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Meat specials in Tagaytay
FROM SEPT. 1 until Oct. 31, Restaurant Verbena at Discovery Country Suites in Tagaytay will have a promotion featuring USDA meats, with the cooperation of the US Meat Export Federation. Dishes include Country Spiced US pork chop served with jalapeño mac & cheese, and avocado and grilled corn salsa with grainy mustard sauce; Braised US short ribs slider sandwiched in scalloped potatoes, grilled bell peppers, and caramelized mushroom and onion with three pepper sauces; US Lamb Riblets glazed with gochujang chili, accompanied by romaine hearts and sweet potato fries; and a hefty US Great Country Burger with double-smoked bacon and fried egg, sandwiched in house-made bread and served with fries, onion rings, and a spicy mayo dip. Diners who order the US Meat Promotion Dishes will get a woven bag or complimentary ball-pen (while supplies last). Restaurant Verbena at Discovery Country Suites is located along 300 Calamba Road, San Jose, Tagaytay City, which is open daily from 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. For inquiries and reservations, call (02) 529-8172, e-mail reservations@dcs.discovery.com.ph or visit
Oktoberfest at Sofitel
FROM OCT. 6 to 7, the German Club Manila will celebrate its 79th Oktoberfest at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila. Now on its 8th year at Sofitel, the most authentic German beer festival in the Philippines will be held at Sofitel’s Harbor Garden Tent. The marquee will be transformed into a traditional Around 2000 guests will be expected, and Sofitel’s chefs will showcase a fine feast of Bavarian specialties traditionally consumed a Oktoberfest, such as roasted pork knuckles, roasted calf, laugen rolls, grilled German sausages, and pastries, all washed down with unlimited San Miguel beer. Musical entertainment will be provided by The Bavarian Sound Express, which will be flying in from Germany to play traditional Bavarian Oktoberfest tunes and international hits. A program is lined up featuring the annual beer-drinking contest and a raffle draw with a grand prize that takes the winner to their destination of choice in Germany. For more information on ticket sales and the featured raffle, call the German Club Manila at (02) 894-2899 or e-mail reservations@germanclub.ph. For inquiries, call Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila at 551-5555 or e-mail H6308@ sofitel.com.
September at Marco Polo
SAVOR THE newest line of Chef’s signature dishes, available at the live action stations of the all-day restaurant, Cucina. Choose from Selected seafood in crisp lemon pepper scented beer batter with romescu salsa, saffron farlic aioli, and basil pesto dipping sauce, or a Marinated lamb brochette with roasted garlic, olives and spiced charred eggplant yoghurt. Meanwhile, the Marco Polo hotels in the Philippines showcase authentic Hong Kong made mooncakes, available in red bean with egg yolk and lotus seed paste flavors. There are three special boxes available for gifting ranging in price from P508 (the single cake Yuèliang “Moon” box) to the P3,388 Chang ‘E “The Moon Goddess” box (six pieces). For reservations, call 720-7720 or send e-mail to restaurant.mnl@marcopolohotels.com.
Wine fest at Rustans
ENJOY SPECIAL offers and activities at the wine fair in Marketplace by Rustan’s at the Shangri-La Plaza mall. Have a sip of the best wines from some of the world’s finest vineyards at The World of Wine fair from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1 at the Shangri-La Plaza Grand Atrium. A dozen wine makers from Australia, France, Spain, and Argentina, will be bringing their best to the festival, from some of the rarest bottles in the world to vintage wines that will be available exclusively during the event. The specially curated wine list by Marketplace by Rustan’s features quality choices of the best value. Among the special offers and activities are a 10% discount on all bottles of wine bought at the fair, a 15% discount for purchases of six bottles or more, and the chance to win the grand raffle for those with receipts of P5,000 and above. For details, visit