Max’s Restaurant, the iconic restaurant chain famous for its Sarap-to-the-Bones® Fried Chicken, is celebrating the Christmas season with its new Pinoy holiday offers. It’s that time of the year when parties and reunions are starting to line up, so this gives us all the more reason to have festive feasts once again.
Paskong Pinoy Favorites
One of the highlights of the season is definitely food that brings enjoyment to everyone, therefore Max’s is bringing Pinoys holiday favorites that are a hit in any celebration.
Lengua Blanca – Lengua Blanca is a premium dish made with moist and tender ox tongue and potato slices slathered in rich, creamy white mushroom sauce. It is topped with a mixture of shitake and button mushrooms and garnished with fried garlic chips and curled onion leeks. This is perfect to share with loved ones in time for yuletide gatherings.
Red Velvet Panna Cotta – Panna Cotta is a sumptuous dessert made with layers of red gulaman, custard-like pudding with soft cream cheese filling, and sprinkled with toasted red velvet cake crumbs. This serves as a perfect ending to any meal.
These can be ordered either ala carte or as a set. Diners can get the Holiday Supreme Set complete with these two new offers plus a Whole Fried Chicken, Sizzling Tofu Con Pork Sisig, and Rice for only P2,099 (dine-in), good for a group of four. For delivery, Buko Pandan is included instead of Red Velvet Panna Cotta. This special holiday set is available until December 31 only.
The Return of Pinoy Holiday Cheesecakes
The sight of Puto Bumbong and Bibingka is surely a sign that Christmas is in the air. Max’s Corner Bakery is bringing back the well-loved cheesecake version of these Filipino Christmas delicacies. The Puto Bumbong and Bibingka Cheesecake are great to give as gifts to family and friends or consumed as dessert after a joyful meal. These holiday exclusives start at P350 and are available until December 31 only.
For more information, visit the official Facebook page at @MaxsRestaurant.
Blended Scotch whisky Chivas, is celebrating its ongoing partnership with one of the world’s most influential K-Pop musicians, LISA, with an exclusive drop of its iconic Chivas 18, in collaboration with the global music sensation.
Just like LISA, Chivas 18 made its debut in 1997 making it the perfect bottle to showcase her creativity and allow her personality to shine through. Splashes of bold blue and hot pink feature across the design, completed with the addition of the star’s signature in a striking neon font. LISA’s contemporary influence on the design comes in the form of a detachable 18-karat gold plated logo charm which fans can keep, and the iconic Chivas Luckenbooth is also given a LISA makeover, sharing centre-stage with her trademark star logo across the bottle’s outer box.
LISA’s limited edition bottle, perfectly complements Chivas 18’s luxuriously rich and complex taste that masterfully blends malt and grain whiskies from distilleries all over Scotland. To celebrate the ongoing collaboration between Chivas and LISA, a specially tailored cocktail recipe, ‘Pink Spice’ has been developed by the brand in partnership with the musician. The recipe blends notes of tea, citrus and spice inspired by the LISA’s Asian heritage alongside Chivas 18’s elegantly layered blend.
LISA commented:“I had so much fun working with the team at Chivas on this limited edition bottle. The bottle is typical LISA – bright, bold, and unique – and I’m so excited for everyone to finally see it. It is amazing to now have my own bottle – and cocktail too!”
The limited edition bottle is the next move in Chivas’ partnership with LISA, who earlier this year was announced as the first female face of the brand in Asia. The partnership comes under the global ‘I Rise, We Rise’ platform which demonstrates Chivas’ continued commitment to celebrate and elevate the next generation of hustlers who are forging their own paths to success.
Chivas Global Marketing Director, Nick Blacknell said: “As we continue to elevate Chivas for a new generation, it is important that we collaborate with people who represent this new generation of whisky drinkers. Our partnership with LISA resonates with people across several passion points – whether that’s fashion or music – and brings a convention-breaking, contemporary cool to the world of Scotch whisky. It was a natural next step in our collaboration with LISA to add her flair to one of our most prestigious blends, bringing to life the bold attitude that both Chivas and LISA share. With this limited edition launch, we are offering fans a taste of the creativity and innovation behind the partnership, and we look forward to seeing how people react to it.”
Chivas 18 x LISA drops 1st November 2022 via select retailers – for more information please visit Chivas.com or follow us on Instagram @ChivasRegal.
Mixed seafood or All-meat? Hard Rock Cafe has two great options for your Christmas parties, reunions and other celebrations.
Its “Festive Shareables” are brimming with flavor and deliciousness that can be enjoyed by 4 persons. Look at the at the Mixed Seafood Platter! It’s filled with One Night in Bangkok Spicy Shrimp; Manhattan Fish and Fries; Crispy Crablets; Jalapenos and Twister Fries. The All-Meat Platter, meanwhile, is a carnivore’s dream come true. Imagine all these hearty food – Roast Beef, Spicy Hungarian Sausage, Wings, Barbecue Corn Ribs and Twister Fries.
Rock and roll with Hard Rock Cafe, enjoy live entertainment surrounded by classic, awesome memorabilia and great-tasting food.
Festive Shareables are available at both Hard Rock Cafe Conrad and Glorietta.
Contact Conrad branch at (63 2) 8-990-9809 and Glorietta branch ar (63 2) 7-900-3353 for inquiries.
Follow @hardrockcafemanila & @hardrockcafemakati on Facebook & Instagram.
Rich, savory and hard to forget, just like Christmas memories, is Modern Shang’s Holiday special Braise Pork Knuckle (P998)
Cooked low and slow in a sweet and savory sauce, this popular Chinese dish is well-loved by Filipinos all over because of its melt-in-your-mouth texture that is so flavorful. It is definitely a good addition to your Christmas feast.
Order one or two for your Holiday gatherings at Modern Shang with branches at Trinoma Shangri-la Mall, ATC, My South Hall, Mall of Asia, Mckinley, Greenbelt, UP Town Center, Robinsons Magnolia, NOMO, Evia, Global South and Glorietta (soon to open).
There are new reasons why we say “It’s always Friday at TGIFridays! “ These are their new cocktails – some sweet, boozy, fruity , sour but all spot-on whichever you choose.
These cocktails can be a great part of any Holiday celebration. Imagine being awed by skillful and energetic bartenders displaying their bartending flair, tossing bottles and glasses mid-air and catching them at the perfect time without a spill! Check out these new drinks you can pair with your favorite dishes – Mango Habanero (vodka, triple sec, monin pomegranate, fresh sour, agave nectar, tabasco, lime wheel and rosemary); Disco Mule ( vodka, fresh sour, ginger beer, blue sparkle, silver sparkle, butterfly pea); Dazzling Combo (vodka, cranberry juice, cotton candy, edible glitter, gummy bear skewer); Negroni ( Campari, vermouth, premium gin); Teqtonic (tequila, tonic water, dehydrated lime wheel, butterfly pea) and Guabana ( white rum, fresh sour, Guyabano syrup, mint leaves).
Make It A Double This Christmas!
At Fridays, the number two is a happy number. Make it a double or make it two! That’s their Christmas promotion meant for sharing by 2 to 3 persons. The hearty servings of these shareable platters include Catch of the Season (whiskey-glazed salmon and whiskey glazed shrimps – P945); Sweet Savory Combo (teriyaki chop and leg quarter)- P845; Top Shelf Pairing (whiskey glazed baby back rib and whiskey glazed grilled chicken breast – 960) and Seared + Frizzled (teriyaki chop, cajun shrimps- P795). All are served with seasonal vegetables and choice of mashed potato or garlic rice.
Everywhere in the world, sports and football fans are looking forward to the FIFA WORLD CUP 2022 with heightened anticipation. It is with much excitement then that Buffalo Wild Wings announces the live streaming of this much-awaited event at their branches at Estancia Mall, Capitol Commons in Pasig and at the Uptown Mall in BGC. Watch the exhilarating games on high-resolution monitors all over the stores. Guests have access to these wherever they look. Can’t miss the action!
The games will be live streamed during restaurant hours (11am to 10pm, Sunday to Thursday and 11 am to 11 pm, Friday and Saturday at Estancia Mall and 10am to 11pm daily at Uptown Mall).
While enjoying the games rooting for your favorite teams, have a taste of classic American comfort food, specifically the restaurant’s award-winning Buffalo wings handspun in signature sauces and seasonings ranging from Sweet BBQ to Blazin’.
Then, try their new Chicken Tenders. Crispy has never tasted this good when one bites into these golden brown treats, hand battered, breaded and fried to a delectable crisp. Choose from Buffalo Wild Wings’ arsenal of sauces and seasonings – from tangy, garlicky, sweet, smokey, hot and very hot!!! Feast on these Chicken Tenders with Mojitos in new, boozy yet refreshing flavors – Strawberry, Passion Fruit, Cucumber and Wild Berry. They’re quite a perfect pairing.
It was in 1982 when Jim Disbrow and Scott Lowery founded Buffalo Wild Wings, shortly after the two friends moved to Ohio from Buffalo. Driven by their craving for New York’s popular bar food that was nowhere to be found in Ohio, Jim and Scott opened their own wing joint instead near The Ohio State University campus. Three decades later, the modest wing joint has grown into an influential brand with over 1,000 locations in the United States and in other parts of the world.
Wings. Tenders. Mojitos plus FIFA World Cup. Need we say more?
The wait is finally over. Pâtisserie Le Choux-Colat officially opened its second branch in Building 8 of Molito Lifestyle Center, Alabang, on November 20, 2022.
This homegrown brand was created by Ely Salar, an international award-winning and multi-certified Filipino pastry chef and chocolatier whose culinary endeavors are founded on his desire to elevate the Filipino food experience. With Pâtisserie Le Choux-Colat, he gives classic French confections a Filipino twist through a play of culturally inspired flavors and real and high-quality ingredients, some of which are sustainably sourced from his Elfortunella Farm in Leyte, where he also grows his own cacao.
Since its debut on Facebook and Instagram in 2021, the brand has gained a loyal following, prompting Chef Ely Salar and his business partner and wife Jiannina to open their first physical store in The Podium in July 2022. To meet the growing demand in the south, the husband and wife team decided to expand and open a second branch.
“We’ve been getting a lot of questions about when we’re going to open a branch in the south,” Chef Ely says, “mostly from our regulars, including a good mix of those interested in trying our products and looking for a branch nearby where they can buy cakes for any kind of day or celebration.”
Pâtisserie Le Choux-Colat’s takeout kiosk is a great addition to Molito’s vibrant food scene, with their one-of-a-kind selection of handcrafted desserts and drinks in various flavor combinations familiar to the Filipino palate.
Entremet Cakes and Gâteaux de Voyage
The shop sells the entire entremet lineup, including the White Chocolate Rose Entremet, Yema Cacao, Mango Magnifique, and Strawberry Dark Chocolate, as well as originals like the Chocolate and Coffee Crème Brûlée.
There is also a selection of Petit Gâteau, or mini version of the entremet cake, available in-store.
“We’re also excited for everyone to try our new offering,” Chef Ely says with a big smile. “The Passionfruit Dacquoise is inspired by the classic Pinoy sans rival, but elevated with the complexity of passion fruit and the comforting earthiness of hazelnuts. It has layers and layers of hazelnut passion vanille, homemade hazelnut praline, passion fruit gelée, vanilla bean white chocolate whip panna cotta, citrus sponge cake, tablea chocolate cremeux, almond hazelnut dacquoise, hazelnut mousse, and almond croustillant. We hope families will like this new flavor, specially launched just in time for the holiday season.”
Gâteaux de Voyage is Pâtisserie Le Choux-Colat’s version of travel cakes in a snackable size that can be enjoyed at any time of day. Customers can choose from six flavors: Chocolate Rocher, Almond Praline, Banana Chocolate, Calamansi Bavarian, Carrot Cream Cheese, and Tablea Nut Brittle.
Chocolate Barks, Coffee, Traditional and Signature Tsokolate
Chocolate lovers are in for a real treat. The store will also feature homemade chocolate barks sold by the gram. Flavors include the 75% Tablea Dark Chocolate Almond, Milk Chocolate Praline, White Chocolate Cookies and Cream, and Dark Chocolate Wafer Crunch.
Cold and hot drinks are available for those in need of a caffeine fix. Customers can take their pick from the Traditional Tsokolate, Signature Tsokolate, Espresso, Americano, Cappuccino, Café Latte, Flat White, and Tablea Café Mocha.
#EverydayMadeSpecial: Treat yourself to a premium dessert experience and visit Pâtisserie Le Choux-Colat’s stores in The Podium and Molito Lifestyle Center. You may also order for pick-up or delivery thru this link https://form.jotform.com/213533794041453. Follow @patisserielechouxcolat on Facebook and Instagram to get updates on new flavors and seasonal offers.
Hidden in the heart of Bonifacio Global City lies a gem of an events place – The Greenhouse at the Urban Farm, located at the corner of 34th Street and 5th Avenue.
The Greenhouse @BGC Urban Farm
Ideal for cozy, intimate gatherings, The Greenhouse Experience @ the BGC Community Farm offers farm-fresh welcome drinks, farm-to-table dishes, as well as giveaways that create a unique and memorable experience for guests. Included in the rental rate are the private use of the 1,500 square meter farm complex with an optional guided tour, lights and sounds, welcome drinks, a greens bar, guest giveaways of potted seedlings, event styling and table setup, assorted artisan bread, fruits, nuts, a platter of assorted cheese, mixed salad with edible flowers, and the option to harvest your greens.
Delightful add-ons are:
Saxophone entertainment by Farmer Gilbert
A gin bar with botanical garnishes (no corkage fees apply to spirits brought into the venue)
Roasted vegetable paella
Gyros in rotating vertical broiler
Whole turkey with stuffing
Farmer Louie Gutierrez, President of Urban Farm, in the dressed up Greenhouse
After two years of the pandemic, when cities had to deal with erratic to no farm supply, something happened. A new breed of farmers – Urban Farmers PH – and Bonifacio Global City joined hands to bring a new kind of spring to BGC. Demonstrating the feasibility of farming in the city and harvesting healthy produce from one’s own backyard, the partnership has brought the community together and promoted sustainable and healthier living.
Urban Farmers can now reap added revenue from their patch of green beginnings. By availing of the event space, you will be participating in their urban agriculture advocacy. All profits go straight into the pockets of the urban farmers.
The team of Urban Farmers and volunteers headed by Farmer Louie Gutierrez (second from left) with Chef Philip Golding, Culinary Director of the Center for Culinary Arts Manila..
The much-awaited celebration of the year is finally here! Sofitel Manila welcome this year’s festivities inspired with its French roots highlighting France’s Christmas capital, Strasbourg. Famous for its unique concept of extravagant decorations of teddy bears and yuletide ornaments adorned in their homes. This year, Sofitel Manila presents a warm and comforting experience this festive season, the French Way, with Art De Noël 2022.
ART DE NOËL MUSICAL LIGHT SHOW
Feel the yuletide magic as we present a French inspired festive celebration with the theme Frost — an experience of Christmas Winter Wonderland. Showcasing a never-been seen before animation as we illuminate the hotel with a sparkling celebration of lights and music. Guests and patrons can witness the Art De Noël Musical Light Show every weekend at 6:30 PM, 7:00 PM and 7:30 PM.
CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS AT SPIRAL THE FRENCH WAY
Create memorable holiday experience to cherish as we take guests to a luxurious gastronomic journey across 21 dining ateliers at Spiral. With a wide selection of signature Christmas and New Year’s Eve highlights we also showcase a premium spread featuring Wagyu Beef Gueridon, Main Lobsters, King Crab, Hokkaido Scallops, Beef Wellington Royal, Tomahawk Steak, Stuffed Roast Turkey, and so much more. Be serenaded by live musical performances by The Bloomfields and Project 201, as they perform melodies of the holidays as you indulge in the perfect yuletide feast with your loved ones.
Christmas Eve Dinner at Spiral is set at Php 6,900 nett per person inclusive of free-flowing wine, champagne, soda, chilled juices, and a welcome cocktail. Christmas Day Brunch at Spiral is set at Php 6,500 nett per person inclusive of free-flowing wine, champagne, soda, chilled juices and a welcome cocktail or you may choose the non-alcoholic inclusive option at Php 5,500 nett per person.
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Spiral is set at Php 8,900 nett per person inclusive of Moët & Chandon champagne, wine, iced tea, chilled juices, and soda. New Year’s Day Brunch at Spiral is set at Php 6,200 nett per person inclusive of free-flowing wine, champagne, soda, chilled juices and cocktails or you may choose the non-alcoholic inclusive option at Php 4,700 nett per person.
For inquiries and reservations, please call (63 2) 8-832-6988 or email H6308-FB12@sofitel.com.
AN AL-FRESCO FEAST AT SUNSET BAR & THE FOOD TRUCK
Dine under the stars this joyful season as we take you into a festive celebration at Sofitel’s al-fresco dining destination, Sunset Bar and The Food Truck. An extensive holiday feast highlighting this season’s specialties and more such as Smoked Prime Rib, Slow-Cooked Beef Brisket, Giant Bringhe Paella, Signature Bellychon and Premium Grilled Meat and Seafood dishes. Feel the festive spirit with live musical performances with Project 201 and acoustic band Ranciv and Basha. Share a fond memory to keep with your loved ones and witness grand fireworks display to celebrate a bountiful year that has passed and a prosperous New Year ahead.
Christmas Eve Dinner at Sunset Bar is set at Php 5,900 nett per person inclusive of free-flowing wine, champagne, cocktails, local beer, and non-alcoholic beverages. Christmas Day Dinner at Sunset Bar is set at Php 3,900 per person inclusive of free-flowing local beer, soda, chilled juices, and iced tea.
For inquiries and reservations, please call (63 2) 8-832-6988 or email H6308-FB12@sofitel.com.
THE BEST IS YET TO COME: A NEW YEAR’S EVE COUNTDOWN CONCERT
Let’s light up 2023 like Dynamite! Dance ‘til the break of dawn as we welcome the New Year with Best is Yet to Come in 2023.
We’re bringing the fire and setting the night alight with exciting games, raffle prizes such as a trip for two to South Korea flying with one of the world’s best airlines, Korean Air and a stay for two nights at Sofitel Ambassador Seoul, performances by phenomenal artists — 4th Impact, VXON, and Merjohn Lagaya, a sumptuous international buffet, and a night of music from the world’s biggest boyband, all while you’re surrounded by the beautiful backdrop of the Manila Bay Skyline.
The Best Is Yet To Come in 2023 New Year’s Eve Concert is set at Php 7,777 nett per person inclusive of free-flowing special curated cocktails, soju & soju mixes, iced tea, chilled juices and soda.
For inquires and reservations, please call (63 917) 3092135 / (63 917) 801 0854 or email H6308-SM14@sofitel.com.
AN INTIMATE FESTIVITY AT LE BAR
Experience a chic holiday celebration at Sofitel Manila’ Le Bar. Enjoy and celebrate in an intimate and plush setting while savouring Le Bar’s Festive elevated 3-course menu.
Christmas Set Menu: 63 Degree Egg, choice of Black Cod or Beef Bordelaise Raviolo, and White Chocolate & Coconut Charlotte. Inclusive of a glass of Champagne. Rate is set at Php 3,900 nett per person.
New Year’s Set Menu: Seafood Tian, choice of Hokkaido Scallops or Dingley Dell Pork Tomahawk, and Louvre Cake. Inclusive of free-flowing Champagne. Rate is set at Php 4,900 nett.
Embark in a magical journey with Mr. Noble Nutcracker and our helpful Christmas Fairies asEdsa Shangri-La, Manila opens its doors to Enchanted Wonders this Christmas season. Step inside Your Urban Oasis and discover a magical world of meaningful celebrations, flavourful dining, heartwarming gifts, and special moments captured with our cast of Enchanted characters.
Explore a picturesque wonderland featuring a 20ft tall Christmas tree adorned with natural wood elements, mahogany seeds, pine cones, and abaca. Fabric and delicate eco-friendly material add soft touches to the display of the hotel’s towering Christmas tree. Tabletop adornments of wooden sculptures featuring characters of Enchanted Wonders bring life to the Lobby Lounge and Horizon Club Lounge; décor that are also available for sale at The Bakeshop for your household ornaments. Installations of the Noble Nutcracker, Benevolent Bellhops add color and whimsy to this season’s festive display made possible by our partners, the talented artisans from Paete, Laguna.
Spend holidays with your loved ones tucked away in a cosy city oasis with our Family Adventures Package, curated to make your stay more enchanting for the little ones. You’ll never be truly far from home with our Christmas Eve Room Offer, that features Noche Buena for two, a truly Filipino tradition you can’t miss. Rates start at Php15,500 which includes daily breakfast for 2 guests, high speed internet access, complimentary use of our iconic lagoon-shaped swimming pool and complimentary parking per stay with multiple entries. Book until 24 December 2022.
Have a jolly Christmas get-together with your friends and family over flavourful feasts. HEAT, Senju and Summer Palace brings you special holiday offerings to celebrate with meaningful gatherings. Our culinary masters at HEAT whips up a festive spread highlighting the flavours of Christmas featuring seasonal favourites: Festive Ham, Moroccan Style Roasted Turkey and a succulent Slow Roasted US Omaha Beef Leg. Rate set at Php4,000 net for dinner on 24 and 25 December 2022. HEAT welcomes you on Christmas Eve from 11:30pm to 1:30am in a Noche Buena feast at Php2,500 net per person.
Enjoy a holiday season with a “feast of a thousand pleasures” with Senju’s Christmas buffet at Php3,900 net per person and experience a taste of yuletide specials featuring the flavours of Japan. For authentic Cantonese specialties and yuletide staples, Summer Palace’s Festive Set Menu sets the stage for heartwarming reunions with rates starting at Php10,000++ good for 10 dining guests.
Spend a warm afternoon at the Lobby Lounge overlooking the picturesque greens and enjoy a special Festive Afternoon Tea Set for 2 available until 30 December 2022 at Php1,750 net; or for the hearty gastronome, discover the flavours of the Lobby Lounge’s Festive Afternoon Tea Buffet at Php1,250 net per person.
Celebrate the season of giving with The Bakeshop’s Festive Delights featuring an enchanting lineup of hampers filled with Christmas goodies for gifting or for your personal indulgence. Rates start at Php2,350 net. Tickle your sweet tooth with Festive Chocolate Bars with special holiday flavours of white and dark chocolate, almond and cranberry at Php380 per bar. Santa’s cheeky little helpers worked day and night to bring you five Festive Cakes. Take your pick from The Bakeshops decadent Christmas treats priced at Php1,650 per cake.
Rediscover Christmas traditions with your loved ones in your urban oasis. For more information and arrangements, visit https://www.edsashangrilasignatures.com, call (63 2) 633-8888 local 8803, fax (63 2) 634-7373 or e-mail reservations.esl@shangri-la.com for rooms and restaurantrsvns.esl@shangri-la.com for dining.
