What’s on the Menu? Special mooncakes at Sofitel Philippine Plaza

MANILA, Philippines - Sofitel Philippine Plaza celebrates the mid-autumn festival with special mooncakes designed by executive sous chef Mok Chee Wa.  The mooncakes are made with green tea sourced in cooperation with Sofitel Ponte Macau. In keeping with the tradition, the mooncake boxes are especially designed by Sofitel Ponte Macau. Sofitel also offers mini mooncakes in winter melon, mixed nuts, chestnut, white lotus and red bean. There is also a choice of four big mooncakes such as the snow-skin mooncake with mango chocolate; snow-skin mooncake with coconut chocolate (pink); snow-skin mooncake with strawberry chocolate (green). The mooncakes are available in a mini box of eight starting at P1,998 net or a normal box of four at P2,488 net. Spiral brings back the private wine and cheese tasting classes. After a magnifique Sunday brunch, discover a variety of artisanal cheeses cultivated from different regions of France as well as other countries including our very own Malagos cheese from Davao.  Enjoy cheese paired with rich wines.

The classes are held every Sunday at L’Epicerie (Cheese Room) from 4.30 to 5.30 p.m. at P1,500 per person with a maximum of eight participants per class. Discover the pure luxury of an afternoon high tea and revel in the tradition with family and friends. Rate is set at P700+ at Salons de Thé (Tea Salons) at Le Bar. Add a touch of luxury by upgrading your High Tea with champagne. Add only P1,400+ to enjoy two glasses of champagne with your afternoon high tea.

For information, call 832-6988 and 551-5555 loc. 6988, or email fbreservations@sofitelmanila.com.

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Aussie burger at Murray and D’Vine

Murray and D’Vine offers the Aussie Burger, which is topped with tomato, lettuce, beets, fried egg, bacon, pineapple and cheese. Other specialties include craft beers, gourmet burgers, baby back ribs and imported wine.

Murrau and D’Vine is located at the ground floor, retail area, Serendra, Bonifacio Global City.

Memories of the best of the best at Mandarin Oriental

Mandarin Oriental offers “MeMOries: Best of the Best” buffet promotion at Paseo Uno.   Ongoing until Sept. 5 Paseo Uno offers a spread of signature dishes  with free-flow white wine and select beverages.  Guests can expect the famous foie gras with an array of homemade condiments, luxury seafood such as lobster, tuna, and sea bass, roast beef, homemade pasta, a tempting selection of desserts and pastries, and other classic selections. The Luxury Buffet is priced at P1,950+ per person.

For information, call 750-8888 extension 2411.