An Intimate Masterclass with Solaire Resort Entertainment City’s Culinary Virtuosos

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Embark on an exclusive Culinary Masterclass Series across continents with talented chefs from Solaire Resort Entertainment City

Food is more than a reflection of place; it is through time-honored delicacies and culinary traditions that we gain a deeper sense of the people, identity, and heritage. Beyond savoring these gastronomic expressions, there is a more profound understanding when we experience the craft firsthand in the kitchen. This September, Solaire Resort Entertainment City invites its patrons to go beyond the dining table with an exclusive Culinary Masterclass Series led by four acclaimed experts, each showcasing the distinctive flavors of Latin America, the Philippines, and China.

Through the masterclass series, guests can sharpen their cooking skills under the guidance of seasoned professionals and gain insider techniques while discovering authentic ingredients and stories that give every dish its character. The experience promises to satisfy every food enthusiast’s appetite, with guests indulging in the sumptuous creations they have prepared before taking home beloved signatures from Solaire Resort Entertainment City’s renowned restaurants. 

Solaire Resort North Makes Things Twice as Fun for its 2nd Anniversary

This May, special occasions, date nights, and gatherings level up as Solaire Resort North brings double the fun with its special anniversary offers. Find more reasons to celebrate everyday, and discover that two is always better than one as Quezon City’s first luxury integrated resort welcomes its 2nd year with amazing deals and discounts on food, stays, and more. Whether for solo visits, spending time with friends and loved ones, or treating the family out, Solaire Resort North shares the best this May 23 to 25.

For its 2nd anniversary, better turns into best with Php 2 steaks, pizza, gelato and more. Savor succulent steaks grilled to perfection by Finestra’s very own Italian Chef Joel Manchia, or grab a bite of hand-made Neapolitan pizzas fresh from the oven along with a sweet scoop of gelato at Trattoria e Dolci for twice the fun. At Lucky Noodles, guests may also indulge in a warm plate of siomai ready 24/7, while Cafe Mangrove serves up its signature Sticky Toffee Pudding for a sweeter aftertaste. Relish in these exclusive treats for just Php 2 with every Php 525++ spent at Solaire Resort North’s various outlets.

Continue the Php 2 weekend revelry with the finest whiskey, gin, Macallan, or Dalmore shots available at Quezon Club, Skybar, Pool Cafe, or Dragon Bar. Refreshments and speciality beverages such as milktea and an ice cold draft beer at Food Court and Pool Cafe make beating the summer heat even easier at Solaire Resort North.

NUSTAR Resort Cebu Honors the Queens of the Home with Refined Culinary Experiences across Signature Outlets

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Celebrate Mom’s special day at NUSTAR Resort Cebu, where a refined collection of dining experiences comes together in honor of the most important woman in the family.

NAGI SUSHI AT AYALA TRIANGLE

 

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Sometimes the best finds are hiding in plain sight 👀🍣

In honor of my Godson Gael's Birthday, I'm sharing the time we dropped by @nagisushiph , part of the @ramennagiph family—best known for their famous ramen, but quietly serving a wide selection of premium sushi and rolls, freshly sliced and assembled to order.

Tucked away at the Lower Ground Floor of @shopsayalatriangle at Ayala Triangle, it’s easy to miss… but worth the stop!

And don't worry.. Ramen is still on the menu 🍜😉

Here’s what we ordered 👇
🍣 Aburi Otoro Salmon Nigiri (3 pcs) – ₱550
🍱 Salmon Set (5 pcs)
• Sushi only – ₱920

• With Butao Ramen – ₱1,220 

EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC TABLE AT GRAND HYATT MANILA

 

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Where fine dining meets illusion, and every course feels like a reveal..

Step into The Magic Table at Penthouse No. 66, Grand Hyatt Manila — an immersive dining experience where a five-course meal meets a live mentalism show by the world-famous The Clairvoyants 🧠✨
With stunning 3D projections mapped right onto your table, every course feels like part of the illusion.

And the best part?

This isn’t just a show — the food is genuinely delicious 🤍🔥

This is one dining experience you won’t forget.

Visit @grandhyattmanilaph for information on how to book your seats!
(Tables are arranged by seats 4 and 8, so it's best to go as a group!)

🪄 THE MAGIC TABLE
📅 Schedule: Wednesday – Sunday
⏰ First Seating: 6:00 PM
⏰ Second Seating: 8:30 PM

🍴 Menus:
✨ THE WIZARD'S ESSENTIAL MENU (5 Courses)
₱8,500 net per person

✨ THE GRAND ILLUSION MENU (5 Courses w/ Foie Gras)
₱9,500 net per person

🌿 THE ENCHANTED GARDEN MENU (5-Course Vegetarian)
₱7,500 net per person

🧒 YOUNG MAGICIAN'S FEAST (Kids Menu, ages 6–12)
₱4,000 net per child

 

BIRTHDAY DATE AT CRU STEAKHOUSE

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Celebrated my birthday with Rina at Cru Steakhouse, located at Manila Marriott Hotel, one of the restaurants honored with the Michelin Select Distinction ⭐️

Here’s what we ordered 👇

🍽️ Premium Selection by Cru Steakhouse Set – ₱5,888
• Amuse Bouche
• Seared Scallops
• Tail & Ribs Soup
• Portoro Beef Tenderloin
• Sweet Georgia Blossoms
• Mignardises

🔥 Burnt Ends Truffle-Stuffed Chicken Wings – ₱870
🥩 Rib Eye
• 250g – ₱3,550/ 350g – ₱3,950

🥔 Potato Pave & Blooming Onion
🍚 Steak Rice

Great steaks, a special occasion, and even better company ❤️

Would this be your pick for a celebration dinner? 🍷 

VISITING ANGELES FRIED CHICKEN IN PAMPANGA

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Guys, try natin yung legendary @angelesfriedchicken (AFC),—the longest-running restaurant in Angeles City, Pampanga, and famously known for fried chicken that tastes surprisingly close to the Colonel's recipe!

Here’s what we ordered (2024 menu) 👇

🍗 AFC Chicken Family (9 pcs) – ₱810
🥖 Dinner Rolls – ₱25 each
🔥 Sizzling Sisig – ₱295
🥟 Shanghai Lumpia – ₱305
🦐 Camaron Rebosado – ₱395
🥬 Chopsuey – ₱350

🍜 Pancit Canton – ₱350 

FINESTRA AT SOLAIRE RESORT NORTH

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🚨 DATE NIGHT ALERT 🚨

Italian food, reimagined—with a skyline view to match 🇮🇹✨
Dining at Finestra Restaurant, perched on the 38th floor of Solaire Resort North.

🥖 ANTIPASTI
• Roman Risotto Suppli, Slow-Braised Wagyu – ₱980
• House-Cured Balik Salmon, Green Apple & Fennel – ₱750
• Aubergine “Parmigiana,” Confit Garlic & Semi-Dried Tomato – ₱780

🍝 PASTA
• Fusilli, Confit Tuna, Capers & Black Olives – ₱1,100 / ₱1,950
• Spaghetti Pomodoro, 3 Tomato Textures – ₱880 / ₱1,600
• Risotto Frutti di Mare, Parsley & Lime Zest – ₱980 / ₱1,850

🥩 MAINS & SIDES
• Boneless Veal Saltimbocca – ₱2,500
• Potato-Crusted Pacific Madai – ₱1,450
• Fiorentina Cut T-Bone (1.2kg) – ₱10,200

🍰 DOLCE
• Panna Cotta – ₱450
• My Nonna Hanni Brown Sugar Tart – ₱450
• Warm Chocolate Pudding – ₱450

Which dish would you order first? 👀🍷