All American, All Good Gala at Marriott Hotel Manila
MANILA, Philippines - Through Angus beef, savory pies, exquisite wines, and Southern rock music, the country’s prominent American hotel, Marriott Hotel Manila, has extended the celebration of the 4th of July by pampering its guests with "All American, All Good Food" last July 8.
The jovial event was hosted by G. Toengi and attended by Executive Chef Meik Brammer, Guest Chef John Havens of Certified Angus Beef (CAB), Food and Beverage Director of Marriott Hotel Brendan Mahoney, U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines, Philip Goldberg, and Marriott Hotel Manager Anna Vergara.
Executive Chef Meik Brammer, Guest Chef John Havens of Certified Angus Beef (CAB), Food and Beverage Director of Marriott Hotel Brendan Mahoney, U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines, Philip Goldberg, and Marriott Hotel Manager Anna Vergara (L- R). AJ BOLANDO
Host G. Toengi. AJ BOLANDO
The guests were served with a massive pot of jambalaya rice, savory steaks, shrimp gumbo with homemade sausage, flavorful mini burgers, crispy nachos, cornbread, delectable cupcakes and pies, and free flowing Beringer wines and Jack Daniel’s whiskey.
A pot full of jambalaya. AJ BOLANDO
Tempting and luscious rib eye steak. AJ BOLANDO
Shrimp Gumbo with Homemade Sausage. AJ BOLANDO
Dixie Pie.AJ BOLANDO
Key Lime Pie. AJ BOLANDO
Heavenly pieces of cupcake. AJ BOLANDO
Gracing the event and adding exhilaration is the Russian acrobat performer, Spectacular.
Russian performers gracing the stage with their flawless dance number. AJ BOLANDO
Acrobats entertaining the crowd with heart pounding stunts. AJ BOLANDO
But why commemorate American Independence for a day when you can have it the whole month? To satisfy the most demanding appetite, Marriott Café will serve an extensive American buffet from July 9 to 31, Sundays to Thursdays. The dishes will include rib eye steaks, which will very much delight the meat lovers, and pies and cakes that will satisfy your sweet tooth. All available for only P1,950 net.
Aside from the buffet, "Out of the Box," a casual social event will be held on July 11. Indulge yourselves with Robert Mondavi's crisp wines while being entertained by Chef John Havens’ live cooking demo of appetizers using U.S. Certified Angus Beef from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. On the next day, July 12, Chef John Havens will once again join the fun by sharing his love for American food by providing cooking class for only P2,000 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. And on the July 17, you will get the chance to be one of the selected few whom Chef John Havens will serve dinner to by placing a reservation on a dinner wine set for only P3,250 net.
