The Halloween season is fast approaching, and New World Makati is brewing up a cauldron of spooky delights to thrill guests of all ages. From ghoulish room packages to hauntingly delightful dining experiences, the hotel invites everyone to a bewitching celebration on the spookiest time of the year.
A Spooktacular Stay
Indulge in a frightfully cozy Halloween experience with the Spooktacular Stay room package. Valid for stays between 27th October to 5th November 2023, guests have the choice among a Superior, Deluxe, or a Residence Club Deluxe room. Rates start at PHP6,500. The package includes buffet breakfast for two adults and two children aged 11 and below and a Halloween-themed smash cake. Guests who book the Residence Club Deluxe Room get exclusive access to the Residence Club Living Room for up to two adults and two children, where evening cocktails and light bites are served daily amid captivating city views. For room reservations, guests can book online via https://bit.ly/NWSpooktacularStay3.
A Hearty Halloween Buffet at Café 1228
Cafe 1228 will take part in the Halloween celebration on October 31 (dinner) at PHP3,500++ and November 1 (lunch) at PHP3,100++ for a spooktacular dining experience featuring upgraded buffet selections complemented with chilled juices and sodas. Kids are invited to trick or treat in their best Halloween costumes with loot bags provided to all kids. Those who come in their best costume get a chance to win a special prize as the “Best Halloween Costume” awardee. Kids’ rate is PHP1,400++. To reserve, guests can book via https://www.sevenrooms.com/reservations/cafe1228/offers-dir or call/message (63 917) 888-4194.
Boo Rouge: The Hallowen Party at Bar Rouge
Step into a night of fright at Bar Rouge for Boo Rouge, an exclusive Halloween party. For only PHP1,200, indulge in 2 drinks of choice among the bar’s crafted cocktails, basic spirits, local beer, sodas, and chilled juices, including a special Halloween cocktail and mocktail. Attendees are encouraged to flaunt their spookiest costumes for a chance to win the “Best in Costume” award, with the winner receiving a special prize. For inquiries and bookings, guests can call or message (63 917) 888-4194, e-mail fbreservations.manila@newworldhotels.com, or send a direct message to the hotel’s official Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Celebrate with dad this Father’s Day with New World Makati Hotel’s array of experiences when guests stay or dine at the property. From the “A Toast to Dad” room package that includes breakfast and dad’s cocktails of choice, a hearty buffet feast at Café 1228, all-you-can-eat dim sum at Jasmine, as well as decadent cakes and sweets at The Shop, there’s always something memorable for the superhero dad in our lives at New World Makati Hotel.
A Toast to Dad: Father’s Day Staycation
Whether dad’s drink of choice is a whisky, gin, or rum-based concoction, the “A Toast to Dad” room package starting at PHP8,500++ comes with two creative cocktails from Bar Rouge as well as a complimentary bowl of chips and dip. Dad can choose from nine cocktails inspired by and named after iconic figures both on and off-screen such as “The King” inspired by Elvis Presley – a banana and coffee cocktail that pays tribute to the King of Rock’s favorite fruit, banana with Darkness 8 Years Whisky, banana liqueur, and coffee liqueur; “Shaken, Not Stirred” inspired by James Bond –a suave drink with Christian Drouin Gin, Mancino Secco Vermouth, and olive brine; “Mr. President” inspired by Marilyn Monroe –featuring the icon’s favorite indulgence: chocolate with Sazerac, Mancino Rosso Vermouth, Mancino Chinato, and chocolate bitters; “Symphony” inspired by Beethoven – a homage to his favorite form of libation with Buffalo Trace Bourbon Whiskey, Graham’s Ruby Port Wine, Campari, and lemon bitters; and Bohemian Rhapsody inspired by Freddie Mercury – a heady mix of flavors that are just as layered as the Queen front man with Smoky Joe Islay Whisky, lime juice, Earl Grey syrup, mint, and egg white; to name a few.
The room package also includes an overnight stay in a Deluxe or Residence Club Deluxe room with breakfast for two. Residence Club room bookings get exclusive access to the 24th Living Room lounge. For reservations, guests can book online via https://bit.ly/NWMFathersDayStay.
Buffet Delights for Dad at Café 1228
What’s more, he can feast on buffet delights at Cafe 1228, where highlights include roasted ribeye, smoked barbecue ribs, an array of sashimi and sushi, crispy prawn tempura, the freshest crabs, shrimp, scallops, and other seafood selections, freshly cooked pasta and pizza with various sauces and toppings, as well as decadent desserts. Rates start at PHP3,000 with an option to upgrade and include alcoholic beverages such as beer and wine.
If classic Chinese cuisine is more his liking, Jasmine is renowned for its all-you-can-eat dim sum bestsellers such as Siu mai, Xiao long bao, and Har gao, but guests are in for an indulgent experience as they dine on appetizers Pickled cucumber, radish, carrots, Soy chicken, Marinated spiced beef shanks, Marinated pork knuckle, and Honey roasted pork. There’s also Seafood soup with abalone, mushroom, Chinese mushroom and dried scallops, Chicken with shrimp and abalone dumpling, Shrimp with pork bean curd roll and satay sauce, Beef rice roll, Beef ball with black pepper sauce, Barbecued pork buns, Seafood taro puff, Barbecued pork pastry puff, Seafood net spring roll with jackfruit, and much more.
The all-you-can-eat dim sum is at PHP2,488 nett for adults and PHP1,244 nett for kids.
Set Menus suit a group of four diners starting at PHP9.888 nett and comprise the restaurant’s premium highlights including Imperial Peking duck served two ways, Seafood, asparagus cream corn soup, Stir-fried garoupa fillet with asparagus and abalone mushroom, Stuffed beef tenderloin with Mandarin sauce, Shrimp and Chinese sausage fried rice, Chilled mango cream with mixed fruit, and Chinese egg tart.
Kahlua Toffee Chocolate Cake and Father’s Day Hamper at The Shop
There’s nothing quite like ending a delectable meal and end on a sweet note with a luscious cake for a truly memorable Father’s Day celebration. The Kahlua Toffee Chocolate cake consists of Kahlua mousse layers, caramel and a chocolate sponge cake priced at PHP1,300 nett.
The Father’s Day hamper features a selection of goodies including wine, chocolate bonbons, and a bottle of Single malt for PHP7,800 nett.
As Mother’s Day approaches, New World Makati Hotel offers a fun activity for those who book their Mother’s Day package – a scented candle-making class for two – complemented by an array of dining options at Jasmine and Café 1228, as well as a gift-worthy sweet treat at The Shop.
Mother’s Day Stay
From May 12 to 14, 2023, guests can book the Mother’s Day Stay room package in a Deluxe room at PHP8,500++ that includes a hearty buffet breakfast at Cafe 1228 or a Residence Club Deluxe room at PHP11,500++ with exclusive access to the 24th floor Living Room. Both room packages come with two scented candle-making kits, perfect for learning a new skill or hobby and for creating new memories with mom. In addition, the room package includes breakfast for two adults and two kids 11 years old and below. To book, they can visit: https://bit.ly/NWMMothersDay2023.
Scented Candle Making Class
On May 13, guests who book the room package can join a 45-minute scented candle-making class anytime between 2 to 5 PM. The class is an opportunity for moms and their families to learn the art of scented candle-making and cherish this new experience together. They will also be able to bring home the candles as a keepsake.
All-You-Can-Eat Dim Sum Delights at Jasmine
Guests can also treat mom to an indulgent all-you-can-eat dim sum lunch or dinner at Jasmine, priced at PHP2,488 nett on May 14. Mom can savor all her favorites from a range of appetizers such as Soy chicken, Marinated spiced beef shanks, Marinated pork knuckles, and Honey roasted pork; Seafood wintermelon soup; delectable dim sum such as “Har gao” shrimp bamboo shoot dumpling, “Xiao long bao” Shanghainese pork dumpling, “Siu mai” pork and crab meat dumpling, Chicken with shrimp and abalone dumpling, Shrimp with pork and bean curd roll, Beef rice roll, Seafood taro puff, Barbecued pork pastry puff, Seafood net spring roll with jackfruit, Pork and chive dumpling, and ‘Sichuan’ style pork dumpling.
Main dishes include Diced chicken in salted fish fried rice, Stir-fried noodles ‘Hongkong style’, Fish fillet congee, Stir-fried fish fillet in Manchurian sauce, Wok-fried shrimp with celery and X.O chili sauce, and Wok-fried sesame chicken fillet in hoisin sauce. For dessert, moms can choose among the bestselling Egg tart, Mango cream sago and Deep-fried sesame balls with lotus paste. To book, they can visit: https://www.sevenrooms.com/reservations/jasmine/offers-dir.
An Indulgent Buffet at Café 1228
Moms can also enjoy a hearty buffet at Cafe 1228, priced at PHP3,000 nett for lunch and PHP4,000 nett for dinner on May 14. Highlights include Roasted marinated rib eye, Louisiana seafood bag, native lechon, and an array of sweet treats. To book, they can visit: https://www.sevenrooms.com/reservations/cafe1228/offers-dir.
A Sweet Treat for Mom at The Shop
For those who want to bring home a special treat for mom, the hotel is offering a decadent Buttercream Berry Blooms cake for PHP1,300 nett — a chocolate Chantilly cake layered with berries and sponge, given a luscious coat of red velvet, topped with buttercream edible flowers. For orders, guests can call or message 09178884194 on mobile, Viber or Whatsapp.
New World Makati Hotel is excited to announce the launch of its “Tea for Trees” Afternoon Tea Set, available until April 22, 2023, from 2 to 6PM daily. To kick off Earth Month, the hotel is donating PHP500 to the Million Trees Foundation for every Tea for Trees set availed for their tree-planting programs dedicated to conserving Philippine watersheds.
The Tea for Trees set is designed to highlight local ingredients and includes a selection of both sweet and savory bites. Guests can enjoy Calamansi white chocolate pralines, Barako chocolate mousse, Pili nuts and chili pepper 72% dark chocolate clusters, Kesong puti cheesecake, Ube puto flan, and Mango chocolate napoleons.
For savory options, guests can indulge in Ilocos mini empanadas, Chicken adobo mousse in wonton cup, Crab and aligue Bicol express in malunggay pandesal, and Kesong puti and tuyo flakes in rice paper roll.
“Together with all Rosewood Hotel Group properties worldwide through our Rosewood Impacts program, New World Makati Hotel is proud to support the Million Trees Foundation with the Tea for Trees Afternoon Tea. We believe in giving back to our community through not only sourcing local ingredients and products that support the livelihood of our farmers and suppliers, but are likewise committed to doing our own part towards contributing to sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint,” said General Manager, Nantha Kumar.
Join New World Makati Hotel in celebrating Earth Month and enjoy a delicious Tea for Trees Afternoon Tea Set, while supporting a great cause.
Love is in the air, and whether you’re experiencing the highs of a brand-new flame or have settled comfortably into a long-term relationship,New World Makati Hotel’s special Valentine’s promotions offers something to spice up the season.
Cocktail Making Class for Couples From February 17 to 19, couples looking for a quick escape while doing a fun activity together can book a stay in either a Deluxe or Residence Club Deluxe Rooms, as well as take part in a fun cocktail making activity, where they can learn how to make either a Classic Mojito, Whiskey Sour or an Old Fashioned. This class comes with some fun burger bites at Bar Rouge and will take place on February 18 from 3 to 6PM. As an added treat, a special welcome amenity in the form of a decadent heart-shaped Love cake awaits them in their room upon check-in. Packages start at PHP7,500++.
Decadent Dinners for Two Share an intimate meal at Jasmine, with specially curated set menus that’ll warm your hearts and fill your tummies. From February 10 to 14 and for PHP2,388nett per person, enjoy a feast that comes with a Suckling pig barbecued combination, Sweet corn cream soup with crabmeat, Steamed garoupa fillet with Chinese ham and vegetables, Pan-fried tiger prawn with cheese and Chinese bao, Wok-fried chicken fillet in black pepper sauce, Seafood fried rice with black olives, and finished off with Chilled honeydew, mixed fruits, and Chinese egg tart. Meanwhile, Set Menu II will have couples starting off their date with a Cold prawn salad, followed by Braised seafood soup with conpoy and bean curd broth, Braised baby abalone and Chinese mushroom, Steamed garoupa fillet with bean curd, shredded pork, scallion, and ginger in soya sauce, Wok-fried beef tenderloin with broccoli in X.O chili sauce, then some Seafood fried rice with crispy conpoy, before ending on a sweet note with Chilled honeydew, mixed fruits, and Chinese egg tart for PHP3,088 nett per person. For an additional PHP688 nett, guests may enjoy free flowing drinks which include red, white, and sparkling wine.
Indulge in a smorgasbord of gastronomic treats amid a romantic candlelit setting when you dine at Cafe 1228 on the Day of Hearts. For PHP3,000 nett per person, groups dining on the 14 th will be serenaded while they dine on special buffet offerings which include pink risotto in a parmesan wheel, cochinillo, rib eye steak, baked salmon, and a wide array of desserts for that perfect sweet ending. Ladies get a glass of sparkling wine, along with the hotel’s signature cake for the season, a heart-shaped chocolate cranberry cake.
Valentine’s Afternoon Tea From February 10 to 19, The Lounge’s Sakura Afternoon tea set highlights an array of Japanese-themed items, combining sweet and savory selections. These consist of Cherry chocolate nori, Red bean white chocolate praline, Yuzu macaron, Japanese cheesecake, Nougatine bites, Sakura roll cake, Strawberry and matcha parfait, Matcha tea soft roll with wasabi mayo and marinated salmon, Chicken mousse teriyaki canape, Mini club sandwich with cucumber, tuna, nori and ginger, and Shimeji with ikura, cream cheese and potato chips. Paired with Japanese sencha tea herbal infusion, or freshly brewed coffee, the set is good for two persons at PHP1,800 nett.
Optional add-ons include Hakushika ginjo namachozo, Gekkekan nigori sake, hot chocolate, or signature cocktails Gin Basil Strawberry Smash and Cherry Aviation for an additional cost starting at PHP150.
On Valentine’s Day, the set will come with 2 glasses of sparkling wine priced at PHP2,000 nett. To set the mood even more, a pianist will serenade couples between 2PM to 6PM with sets of 45 minutes each.
Bring Home the Love You can also bring home some love this Valentine season. The Shop offers its signature cake for the season: the Love Cake, a decadent heart shaped chocolate cranberry confection that looks just as good as it tastes. The Love cake comes in two different sizes: a Petite (PHP300 nett) and a 6-inch Whole cake (PHP1,300 nett). Pre-orders are recommended.
The dawn of a new year is a wonderful opportunity to bid farewell to the old as we eagerly anticipate what lies ahead. New World Makati Hotel is hopping to the Year of the Water Rabbit with a curated set of exciting offers – including relaxing room packages, enticing dining experiences, and fun activities to share with family and friends.
Dragon and Lion Dance Officially kicking off the Chinese New Year festivities is the dragon and lion dance at the driveway and lobby on January 22 at 12:30pm. An eye-dotting ceremony followed by the dance and the lions going around the lobby, restaurants, ballroom, and public spaces will take place to attract luck and positive energy throughout the year.
Auspicious Stays Welcome the Chinese New Year from January 20 to 22, 2023, with auspicious room packages. With rates starting at 8,888 nett, enjoy a stay in our Deluxe Rooms or Residence Club Deluxe Rooms that will include a sumptuous breakfast for two, as well as a box of Jasmine’s signature handcrafted round nian gao (tikoy).
Gifts of Good Fortune A proper Lunar New Year celebration is never complete without some sticky treats that symbolize both a healthy bond with your family and the hope of luck sticking to you in the year ahead. Delight those that mean most with Jasmine’s best-selling handcrafted nian gao (tikoy), which come in the koi fish and classic round shapes priced at PHP1,188 and PHP1,088 nett, respectively. Bulk orders get a 20% discount with a minimum of 50 boxes and Club Epicure members receive a 10% discount.
No Chinese New Year feast is ever complete without a decadent dessert. The Shop offers its tangy and sweet combination of the Mandarin Cake, consisting of vanilla cremeux white chocolate mousse cake filled with orange jelly mandarin disk and orange segments, finished in red shiny glaze – perfect to share with friends and family. The Mandarin Orange Chocolate Cake is at PHP1,388 nett. A 48-hour lead time for orders is needed.
Express gratitude and well wishes to loved ones, friends and associates with one of three thoughtfully-curated Chinese New Year hampers, such as the Premium Chinese New Year hamper, which include items that can be used for Chinese New Year celebrations and more such as dried scallops, dried black mushrooms, Chinese sausage, Jasmine’s XO chili sauce, Sweetened cashew nuts, salted espresso cookies, fortune cookies, and a bottle of wine – priced at PHP9,888 nett. Hampers with the Mandarin Cake or nian gao come with fortune cookies and wine, and go for PHP4,288 and PHP3,888 nett, respectively.
Chinese New Year Feasts
Set Menus Jasmine highlights its premium Chinese cuisine befitting the Lunar New Year celebrations with two set menus offering dishes that signify prosperity, longevity and happiness for the coming year. Set Menu 1 starts with the Salmon Yu Sheng salad, also known as the Prosperity Salad, followed by Braised abalone mushroom in crab meat broth, Wok-fried prawns in black pepper sauce, Steamed fish fillet in superior sauce, Braised Chinese black mushroom with sea moss and kailan, and Steamed rice with preserved sausage in lotus leaf. The meal ends on a sweet note with Hot cream red bean soup and lotus seeds and Glutinous rice dumpling with milk chocolate, and includes one box of nian gao.
Set Menu 2 also begins with the Prosperity Salad and features Braised assorted seafood in a fish maw broth, Pan-fried tiger prawn in spicy bean sauce, Steamed live garoupa in superior soy sauce, Braised dried oyster with sea moss in premium oyster sauce, Stir-fried misua in ‘Fujian’ style, followed by two desserts, the Double boiled white fungus with lotus seeds and Steamed piggy buns with milky egg cream. This menu will also include one box of nian gao.
Chef’s Recommendation An a la carte selection of best-selling items will also be available under the Chef’s Recommendations menu, which comprises the Salmon Yu Sheng salad, Braised baby abalone with Chinese mushroom, Steamed live garoupa cooked ‘Cantonese’ style with shredded pork and black mushroom, Braised duck with sea cucumber, Wok-fried prawns in X.O chili sauce, Stir-fried garoupa fillet with snow peas, Stir-fried seafood misua, done in ‘Fujian’ style, and Assorted meat fried rice with Chinese sausage in lotus leaf.
All You Can Eat Dim Sum Jasmine’s sought after all-you-can-eat dim sum will be on offer as well, featuring all of the restaurant’s well-loved dishes such as Crispy pork belly, “Har gao” shrimp with bamboo shoot dumpling, “Xiao long bao” Shanghainese pork dumpling, “Siu Mai” pork and crabmeat dumpling, Seafood taro puff, Barbecued pork pastry puff, and more.
Set Menu 1 is offered at PHP10,888 nett per table of four guests, while Set Menu 2 is offered at PHP13,888 nett per table of four guests. All-You-Can Eat Dim Sum is priced at PHP1,688 nett per person.
New Year Celebrations & Ting Hun Gatherings to welcome the Lunar New Year are also made possible and worry-free with comprehensive Celebrations Packages that include Chinese banquet menus for 50 guests or more, venue use for five hours, free flowing iced teas and chilled juices for all guests, five complimentary boxes of nian gao (tikoy), as well as audio and video set up. The Celebration Package also includes an overnight stay in our Superior Room with breakfast for two persons.
As the hotel is renowned for its Chinese cuisine, engagement or “Ting Hun” packages as well as intimate Chinese weddings are exceptionally planned and executed to honor tradition. A Ting Hun package includes consultation with a highly-experienced events expert specializing in traditional Chinese ceremonies and comes with a choice of flexible event venues such as the ballroom and the Glasshouse, sumptuous Chinese set menu selections, Engagement noodles and sweets good for fourteen (14) guests, an overnight stay in a one-bedroom suite with breakfast for two, an overnight stay in a deluxe room with breakfast for two, free flowing iced tea and chilled juices for all guests, fresh flower centerpieces for all tables, a two-layered fondant cake, and special menu cards.
Celebrations packages start at PHP195,250nett for 50 guests. For inquiries and reservations, guests can call +63288116888 or e-mail events.manila@newworldhotels.com. For Ting Hun and wedding packages, guests can call the Assistant Director of Events, Sapphira Chua, at (63 917) 8119031 or e-mail Sapphira.Chua@newworldhotels.com.
The Yuletide season is upon us once again, and New World Makati Hotel celebrates while giving back to the community through “A Season that Sustains”. From a 25-foot Christmas tree adorned with compostable wood, abaca rope, and paper ornaments, to room packages that come with upcycled coffee capsules as take-home tree décor and supports feeding programs for undernourished children, as well as a charity dinner for the benefit of children with cancer, coming together means having thoughtful and enjoyable experiences that sustain both the environment and the community in this season of giving.
A Christmas Tree with Sustainable Decor
As you enter the lobby, a 25-foot tree and bright, festive décor warmly greets guests while embellished with recyclable and sustainable ornaments made of wood, abaca rope, and paper, enhanced with sparkling lights and garlands, indeed making you feel that the holiday spirit is truly here.
A Season of Stays Holiday Giveaway
True to the spirit of giving back to not only the community but also to guests, every room stay from December until January 1 is equal to one raffle entry to the A Season of Stays Holiday Giveaway raffle. Among the exciting prizes up for grabs are two-night accommodations with breakfast for two in: a Deluxe room at Rosewood Hotel Bangkok with roundtrip airfare, a Garden Pool Villa at Rosewood Hotel Phu Quoc, an Executive room at Rosewood Hotel Phnom Penh, and a Superior Ocean View room at New World Hoiana Hotel.
Stays and dining experiences at New World Makati Hotel are also being raffled off, such as overnight stays with breakfast for two in a Director’s Suite and Residence Club room, as well as all-you-can-eat lunch or dinner at Jasmine restaurant for four and at Café 1228 for two.
Christmas and New Year Room Packages
Mother and son enjoying Christmas lights
Spending the holidays here for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day includes a customized tree ornament made from used coffee capsules by NVC Foundation. Proceeds from each ornament benefited the foundation’s feeding program for undernourished children from all over the Philippines. On December 24 and 25, a Christmas activity and play area will be at the ballroom from 2 to 6pm with inflatable games, a kiddie salon, and a cupcake and cookie decorating class. Those staying for New Year’s Eve also get a 10% discount to the countdown party at the ballroom.
Festive Stays Throughout the Season
It’s likewise never to early or late to book a memorable holiday stay, as festive room packages from December 1 to January 8 excluding Christmas and New Year include experiences for families, couples, and friends alike. Families can spend quality time in a cozy room with buffet breakfast for two adults and two kids, sharing Christmas-themed cakesicles for four with a jug of milk or juice and a TimeZone Powercard worth PHP500 to be used at the Greenbelt arcade right across the hotel. Friends are treated to buffet breakfast for three, three Christmas cocktails at The Lounge, and three movie tickets to the Greenbelt cinema. As for couples, their room package includes buffet breakfast for two, a holiday cake with a bottle of sparkling wine, evening cocktails at the 24 th floor Living Room, and a special offer voucher from two Greenbelt boutiques.
A Charity Dinner for Kythe Foundation
A charity dinner on December 7 at the Glasshouse indulges diners to an exclusive six-course degustation menu with wine pairing courtesy of Executive Chef Giovanni Sias which includes Pumpkin truffle steamed ravioli, Housemade smoked duck prosciutto with porcini mushroom panna cotta and port jelly reduction, Chestnut cappuccino soup with mushroom muffin, Sous vide lamb loin in parsley crust, Rustï leeks potatoes cake with ube and pumpkin cream, asparagus tips, and balsamic vinegar sauce, Campari and lemon sorbet, Norwegian salmon fillet with edamame beans, vegetable chess board, black and white champagne sauce concluded by dessert, The Saffron Bomb. Proceeds will benefit the Kythe Foundation, whose programs care for children undergoing cancer treatment. The menu is priced at PHP5,000 nett per guest.
More dining experiences as well as gifting options complete the festive activities at the hotel, from hearty Christmas and New Year dinners at the Café 1228 buffet restaurant, to special set menus at the premium Chinese outlet, Jasmine, and gift-worthy sweets and treats at The Shop.
All of New World Makati Hotel’s enticing offers this holiday season can be viewed through the digital brochure: https://bit.ly/NW2022FestiveBrochure. For more information and online reservations, guests can call (63 2) 8-811-6888, e-mail manila@newworldhotels.com, or visit https://manila.newworldhotels.com/en/promotions/. They can also follow the official Facebook and Instagram accounts for the latest news and offers.
After more than two years, Makati’s destination for premium whiskies, spirits and more is finally reopening with a fresh and exciting line-up of renowned top-shelf brands paired with an equally enticing and curated food menu.
New World Makati Hotel’s Bar Rouge is back to welcome guests from 6pm to 1am daily
Premium Whisky Brands
Over 60 single-malt whisky varieties comprise Bar Rouge’s extensive menu highlighting top-shelf brands from Japan such as Hibiki, Yamazaki, Hakushu, Suntory, Mars, and Nikka. Taiwanese brand Kavalan is also included as well as a range of Scotland-based labels from various regions. From the Speyside region are Glen Elgin, Benriach, Cragganmore, Glenfarclas, Aberlour, Balvenie, Singleton, Macallan, Glenlivet and Glenfiddich. Islands varieties are Tobermory, Ledaig and Talisker while from Lowlands are Auchentoshan and Glenkinchie. Highland brands consist of Glendronach, Stronachie, Dalmore, Dalwhinnie, Oban, Clynelish, Glenmorangie, Old Puteney and Aberfeldy. Completing the lineup are the Islay brands Bruichladdich, Ileach, Bunnahabhain, Lagavulin and Ardbeg.
Aficionados can likewise sample Bar Rouge’s signature whisky cocktails such as the Single Malt Whisky Sour
Whisky Cocktails
Aficionados can likewise sample Bar Rouge’s signature whisky cocktails such as the Single Malt Whisky Sour, Sazerac, Perfect Manhattan, Peated Amaretto Sour, Boulevardier, New York Sour, Mint Julep, and Old Fashioned.
Over 60 single-malt whisky varieties comprise Bar Rouge’s extensive menu highlighting top-shelf brands from Japan, Taiwan and Scotland
New Menu
Bar Rouge’s refreshed menu by Executive Chef Giovanni Sias was carefully crafted to go well with each of the whisky varieties and cocktails. Bacon-wrapped cheese-stuffed dates with honey whisky, Grilled US striploin cubes with sautéed mushrooms, Pan-roasted chorizo bites with toasted ciabatta, Poached shrimp cocktail with spicy horseradish sauce, Batter-fried onion rings with blue cheese dip, Smoked salmon on rye butter bread, Warm mini quiche Lorraine, and Manchego cheese with warm rosemary focaccia are ideal to pair with any of the drinks available.
Bar Rouge will be open from Mondays to Saturdays starting November 4, Friday, from 6pm to 1am. For reservations, guests can call +63288116888 ext. 3679, e-mail fbreservations.manila@newworldhotels.com, or send a mobile message on Viber or Whatsapp via +639178884194. More news and promos are available on the hotel’s official Facebook and Instagram accounts as well as on the website https://manila.newworldhotels.com/en/.
New World Makati Hotel‘s in-house buffet restaurant Cafe 1228 has recently reopened its dinner buffet, officially bringing back its all-you-can-eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner for guests. Through their overflowing spreads, the hotel continues to deliver service of the highest quality, not only through their hospitality but also through good food!
Located on the ground floor of the New World Makati Hotel, Cafe 1228 offers a spacious interior that can seat up to 90 diners, with wooden accents, chic furniture, and tables that cater to groups both large and small. The restaurant has seven buffet stations that offer indulgent cuisines ranging from Western to Asian and local offerings. They also offer pasta, noodle dishes, and meat and seafood that are fresh off the pan!
Photo: New World Makati on Facebook
For starters, one can dive into their charcuterie station and have your pick on their assortment of cheese, bread, and butter. You can also opt for their selection of salads for a light appetizer.
There are plenty of choices for the main course, as a buffet should, and you sure can find the dishes that would suit your senses with their wide selection of cuisines.
At the carving station, you can enjoy a savory beef brisket on the weekdays and some equally sumptuous ribeye on the weekend. Also part of the station are sausages, chicken, and pork spareribs that are prepped and cooked right in front of you. As for their western offerings steeped in sauce, we got to try their Blue Marlin with bell pepper and mint leaves; Roast Beef with mushroom; and some Pork Stew.
If you fancy Italian, you can also have your pick of pasta and mix-ins and the chef will prepare it for you, and on weekends, you can dig into their hand-tossed pizza that’s fresh off of their oven.
Take a turn at their Japanese station, and you are greeted with seven kinds of sushi, miso soup, and some crisp and crave-worthy tempura– fish and vegetables on the weekdays, and shrimp on the weekends.
Across this station, you can grab more Asian selections such as a hearty bowl of noodles and different kinds of dim sum including pork and beef siomai, siopao, and chicken feet. You can also take your pick on their seafood selections and have them prepared by the chef.
They also have a station dedicated to more delicious offerings from Asia, including Korean Fried Chicken, our very own beef tapa, Chow Mein, and more. These selections are in rotation, keeping their buffet lineup fresh and seasonal.
When you avail the buffet, you also get access to a free flow of drinks such as soda and juices, but if you’d like to add spirit to your meal, they also offer a free flow of red wine, white wine, and local beer for an additional P588 nett.
Finish off your hearty meal at Cafe 1228 with their lineup of sweet desserts, including cheesecakes, ube halaya, pudding, and other sweet treats.
If you want to have a filling breakfast buffet at Cafe 1228, you can enjoy local and international morning staples such as bacon, chicken and pork sausages, hashbrowns, baked beans, egg dishes, and more. The carving station calls with its forest ham paired with grilled vegetables, while you can also have your pick on Pinoy favorites such as beef tapa, chicken tocino, daing nab angus, traditional pork adobo, and more.
Other breakfast items include miso soup, grilled salmon or white fish in teriyaki sauce, tamago with teriyaki sauce and bonito flakes, beef and chicken noodles soup, and an array of charcuterie and cheeses.
To welcome you back at Cafe 1228, they are treating customers with 50% off at only P1,500nett (from P3,000 nett) on weekdays and P1,700nett (from P3,400 nett) on weekends for lunch and dinner when they sign up for free to the hotel’s Club Epicure loyalty program or present their BDO or RCBC Bankard credit card. For group reservations, Cafe 1228 also offers a 5+1 promo. Daily breakfast is priced P1,200 nett.
For the latest updates and promos at New World Makati Hotel, visit their website at manila.newworldhotels.com and follow their official Facebook and Instagram accounts.
New World Makati Hotel’s buffet restaurant, Café 1228, reopens on Mondays to Thursdays for dinner starting October, officially offering all-you-can-eat breakfast, lunch and dinner on all days of the week. Diners get 50% off at only PHP1,500 (from PHP3,000) on weekdays and PHP1,700 (from PHP3,400) on weekends for lunch and dinner when they sign up for free to the hotel’s Club Epicure loyalty program. A 5+1 offer is also offered for group reservations. Daily breakfast is at PHP1,200. Prices are nett.
Weekday Lunch and Dinner
Now open daily serving weekday lunch and dinner, Café 1228 features an array of grilled meats, fresh seafood, decadent desserts, and much more, starting with the popular carving station – with barbecue beef brisket or rump, sausages, chicken and pork spareribs. Must-have buffet favorites include a fresh seafood section cooked a la minute and topped with a variety of sauces, and a Japanese station with seven kinds of sushi, miso soup, as well as fish and vegetable tempura. Adding more Asian selections are the five dim sum dishes paired well with a choice of steamed noodles, a combination of Filipino and Southeast Asian items, a Western station with European and Mediterranean cuisine, the charcuterie and cheese section, and the fresh salad bar. For desserts, a crepe station offers three ice cream flavors and one sorbet, as well as an assortment of fillings and toppings, while treats such as halo-halo, cheesecakes, pies, cookies, and fresh fruits complete the pastry selections.
Weekend Lunch and Dinner
Succulent roasted ribeye, hand-tossed pizzas and freshly made pasta dishes, salmon and tuna sashimi, as well as crunchy shrimp tempura, are among the highlights during weekends. These and more complement the already enticing lineup of buffet selections offered on weekdays. Best-selling items are always on rotation, as well as new, can’t-be-missed options, to keep the restaurant’s offerings always fresh, seasonal, and something to look forward to.
Daily Breakfast
Café 1228 likewise opens its doors to walk-ins and reservations for its breakfast buffet, with a curated mix of international and local staples such as bacon, chicken and pork sausages, hashbrowns, and baked beans, to name a few, as well as forest ham at the carving station paired with grilled vegetables. Omelettes or egg dishes made a la minute also go well with the protein selections, as well as Filipino favorites beef tapa, chicken tocino, daing nab angus, traditional pork adobo, pancit canton, and of course, garlic fried rice.
Essential Japanese breakfast items are also offered daily such as miso soup, grilled salmon or white fish in teriyaki sauce, tamago with teriyaki sauce and bonito flakes, grilled shimeji, shiitake and button mushrooms, as well as Japanese steamed rice. Other Asian dishes are beef and chicken noodles soup as well as congee with a variety of toppings such as pork, chicken and fish.
An array of charcuterie and cheeses including shaved Parma ham, coppa ham, salami Milano and bresaola, as well as brie, cheddar, Emmental, Manchego and blue cheese are also available, which go nicely with the various nuts, fresh and dried fruits, freshly-baked breads, jams and spreads.
As a special promo, diners get 50% off at only PHP1,500 (from PHP3,000) on weekdays and PHP1,700 (from PHP3,400) on weekends for lunch and dinner when they sign up for free to the hotel’s Club Epicure loyalty program or present their BDO or RCBC Bankard credit card. A 5+1 offer is also offered for group reservations. Daily breakfast is at PHP1,200. Prices are nett. For online reservations, guests can book via: https://bit.ly/NWCafe1228Reservation. To inquire, they can call +63288116888 ext. 3679, e-mail fbreservations.manila@newworldhotels.com, or send a mobile message on Viber or Whatsapp via +639178884194. More news and promos are available on the hotel’s official Facebook and Instagram accounts as well as on the website https://manila.newworldhotels.com/en/.
