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Not quite a lobster, not quite a shrimp, the crayfish are coming to Manila by the boatload

Adrian Soriano
Posted at Aug 30 02:31 PM

You can sample these seasonal crustaceans, flown in fresh from northern European waters, at Sofitel Manila’s Scandinavian-style all-you-can-eat Crayfish Party on September 14. Read more »

Feast like a viking with a cause at this crayfish party

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 16 09:59 AM

Get ready to feast like a viking at Sofitel Philippine Plaza's crayfish party. This year's edition promises to be Asia's biggest, according to Joona Selin, executive director of the Nordic Chamber of Commerce Philippines.  Read more »

Healthy gourmet fare still abounds in haute cuisine

Nana Ozaeta
Updated as of May 21 02:41 PM

These days, luxury dining isn’t all about exuberant flavors and rich excesses. With a growing awareness about wellness, chefs are making thoughtful decisions and using different techniques when it comes to the menus in their restaurants. Read more »

Think outside the egg: here's what's happening in Manila's hotels for Easter break

ANCX
Posted at Apr 18 09:51 AM

Check out Manila’s biggest chocolate Easter egg, have a hearty seafood feast, enjoy Pinoy street food, or have some good ‘ol massage. You can do these in hotels around the city. Read more »

More firms cited in Manila Bay cleanup, including SM, PICC

Bianca Dava, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 08 03:53 PM

Seventeen more establishments along Manila Bay were cited for violation of pollution laws, as the massive government-led cleanup of the area continued, authorities said Friday. Read more »

A guide to Melbourne for when you’re in town for the Australian Open

Jean Carmela Lim
Updated as of Jan 22 10:32 AM

Don’t know where to stay, dine, and play during the Australian Open? Here are a few winning matches for each of your needs. Read more »

Sofitel celebrates French week with buffet specials, wine classes

Angelo G. Garcia
Posted at Jul 09 06:44 AM

During this period, the hotel will offer French delights from wine appreciation classes to a French gastronomic journey at the Spiral buffet. Read more »

Experience the unexperienced: New flavors from the metro

Louise Penera
Posted at Jun 30 05:59 AM

For every foodie out there, the metro surely serves as their vast sea brimming with unexplored treasures and wonders to satisfy all kinds of palates out there.  Read more »

Sofitel chefs create their dads' favorite dishes for Father's Day weekend

Angelo G. Garcia
Posted at Jun 15 01:20 PM

From beer-flavored chicken karaage to Indian style roast leg of lamb, these dishes are all father-approved.  Read more »

GSIS cites P101 million unpaid rent as dispute with Sofitel operator intensifies

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 23 04:03 PM

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) on Monday said Sofitel operator owes the government more than P100 million in unpaid rent, as the lease dispute between the two intensifies. Read more »

GSIS chief 'misinformed' on Sofitel rent spat - operator

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 22 11:21 AM

The head of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) was "probably misinformed" when he alleged that Sofitel Manila failed to pay rent on 2 lots owned by the agency, the hotel's operator said Sunday.  Read more »

Lease agreement at center of dispute between GSIS, Sofitel operator

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 22 12:50 AM

The GSIS issued to Philippine Plaza Holdings Inc. a notice to vacate 2 lots owned by the agency, which alleged that the company wasn't paying rent. Read more »

Food shorts: Korean buffet, dim sum lunch, discounts for women

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 05 08:03 AM

Check out some of the latest news and promos in the local food scene. Read more »

New eats: Sofitel celebrates Bastille Day

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 24 01:25 PM

In celebration of Bastille Day, luxury hotel Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila in Pasay City is going French this month of July.  Read more »

Sofitel’s Spiral offers special treat for Mother’s Day

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 06 12:44 PM

Sofitel Philippine Plaza is going all-out for Mother’s Day with a line up of several offerings to treat mothers in their special day. Read more »

Sofitel's Spiral spices up buffet with Indonesian classics

Joko Magalong
Posted at Mar 13 07:48 PM

Sofitel Philippine Plaza’s Spiral restaurant on Monday opened on its Flavors of the World culinary series with a week-long Indonesian food promotion, which runs until March 19. Read more »