Manila’s biggest ChiMac Festival is happening at Solaire Resort Entertainment City

 

Catch the Hallyu wave at Solaire Resort Entertainment City and immerse yourself in the finest of Korean culture and cuisine with a week-long celebration of live music, games, and entertainment. Savor Korean comfort food with ChiMac, a combination of “chicken” (chi) and “mac” (beer) in Korean. Watch out for the ChiMac Festival happening on September 7 at the Grand Ballroom starting at 5PM, where you can indulge in mouthwatering Korean dishes and showstopping performances by the renowned DJ Kara and one of the Philippines’ most beloved bands, The Itchyworms. 

Itchyworms

Start the feast with a variety of Tteokbokki flavors, kimbap, and kimchi. You can also try Korean- style sausage (Sundae) or skewered fish cake soup, a popular street snack and a healthier option among Korean fish cakes. Visit the Korean pancake station to enjoy your favorite Buchimgae with choices like kimchi, potato, seafood, zucchini, or shiitake mushroom. Indulge in fried Korean snacks such as fried dumplings, sausage and rice cake skewers, and sweet and sour fried chicken balls. At the Korean noodles station, choose from 3 types of noodles—guksu, glass or instant — with your choice of kimchi, sweet and sour or deep soy sauce. The Korean hot station features chicken skewers, herb-marinated fresh pork belly (Samgyupsal) skewers, Bulgogi, and braised spicy pork ribs.

No ChiMac festival is complete without the renowned South Korean fried chicken, voted as the world’s most popular K-food. Pair it with your favorite Korean beer and join the festivities which include a chicken and beer drinking contest, a beer pong tournament, an electrifying performance by DJ Kara and the groovy rock beats of The Itchyworms. Dive into Korean culture with activities like a traditional Hanbok dress experience and photoshoot. Hosted by Miss Korea Philippines 2018 and Korean Philippine TV personality, Shine Kuk, it will be a night to remember for all!

Enjoy a continuous flow of Korean delicacies and unlimited beer and celebrate a night filled with fun and laughter. Call +632 8888 8888 or email chimacfestival@solaireresort.com to save your seat.

Embark on a Culinary Adventure at Solaire Resorts with Solaire's Lifestyle Reward Cards

 

Solaire Rewards Lifestyle Card

Solaire Resort invites you to a world of unparalleled culinary delights at both its stunning locations: Solaire Resort Entertainment City in Paranaque and the new Solaire Resort North in Vertis North, Quezon City.

Solaire Resort Entertainment City invites you to embark on a delightful culinary journey. Indulge in a luxurious feast at Fresh, a haven for seafood enthusiasts. Savor an abundance of fresh lobsters, perfectly cooked to your preference. And to sweeten the deal, enjoy a 20% discount and rebate when you dine at Fresh with your Solaire Rewards Lifestyle Card.

Solaire Rewards Lifestyle Card

For a taste of Italian extravagance, elevate your dining experience with Finestra's "Tartufo Nero" set menu. This four-course culinary masterpiece features an array of dishes infused with the rich flavor of black truffle sauce. From roasted scallops and pork belly to homemade tortelli and king prawns, US angus beef tenderloin, and a decadent dessert, this is a true feast for the senses.

Craving authentic Japanese flavors? Look no further than Yakumi's luxurious brunch. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Japan as you explore eight live buffet stations overflowing with culinary delights.

For a heartwarming family-style meal, head over to Red Lantern. Their lavish spread boasts an impressive selection of dishes, including wok-fried Wagyu beef, melt-in-your-mouth "dong po" braised pork belly, and a unique braised grouper fish maw simmered in a flavorful broth.

Pool Café at Solaire Resort North

Looking for a taste of Singapore? Oasis Garden Café offers a delectable array of sumptuous dishes, featuring satay skewers, the fragrant nasi lemak, and the iconic chili crab bee hon.

With your Solaire Rewards Lifestyle Card, you can unlock exclusive savings at these restaurants. Enjoy a 10% discount and earn a 10% rebate on your bill, making your culinary adventure at Solaire even more rewarding.

Experience a sophistication of flavors at Solaire Resort North. Get utmost relaxation at the Pool Cafe and indulge in your favorite dishes like a luscious sausage platter, Solaire’s Signature angus burger as well as local favorites including lechon kawali, BBQ liempo, chicken or pork adobo, and more. With your Solaire Rewards Lifestyle Card, enjoy serenity by the pool and get 20% discount and 20% rebate. Savor Kapampangan delicacies with a modern twist like Sipo Egg or Morcon at Manyaman. Have an exquisite 4-course lunch at Finestra where you can savor Italian dishes featuring Carpaccio di Bresaola, Tagliolini al Ragu di Agnello, Pollo Al Matone, and Affogato.

Explore a wide range of unlimited dim sum including deep fried “Jiao Zi” pork dumpling, Siew mai steamed pork dumpling or Ha gao steamed shrimp dumpling at Red Lantern. Relish on authentic Japanese dishes at Yakumi including pan-grilled Japanese abalone or Patagonian toothfish teppanyaki. Get 10% discount and 10% rebate when you use your Solaire Lifestyle Card in these restaurants.

Sign up now to become a member by downloading the MySolaire App or scan the QR code at any F&B or participating resort outlets at Solaire Resort Entertainment City and Solaire Resort North. Make the most out of your 5-star experience and get access to unforgettable culinary experiences like no other.

A bountiful array of lobsters at Fresh

 

Lobster with Tom Yum sauce by Chef Goh Fukuyama

Enjoy a magnificent meal at Fresh, with an acclaimed seafood buffet and a tour of world cuisine. Featuring live cooking stations that highlight Japanese, Mediterranean, Italian, Filipino, and Chinese cuisines. Immerse yourself in culinary expertise and revel in a bounty of live lobsters. Perfectly prepared to your preference, whether steamed, roasted, or poached. Fresh offers a unique gourmet dining experience.

Poached lobster salad by Chef Cristina Bowerman

Start the feast and delve into a seafood cascade of steamed lobster claw, citrus-poached lobsters, lemon sweet shrimp, ginger-steamed blue swimmer crab, and poached New Zealand black mussels. Chef Xu Fan, the maestro of Sichuan cuisine and the visionary behind the Michelin- starred Xujia Cuisine in Chengdu, creates a Szechuan Boston lobster adorned with a tantalizing Szechuan spicy umami dressing, guaranteed to heighten your senses, and leave you wanting for more. Satisfy your Chinese cravings at the Chinese station of Fresh, where you can indulge in flavorful curry laksa soup, classic dumplings like the pork and shrimp dumpling and Hargao, and Chinese roasted specialties such as Char siu pork and Peking duck.

Szechuan lobster by Chef Xu Fan

If you're hungry for fantastic pasta, come on over to the handmade pasta live station and taste a delicious Lobster claw, angel hair pasta, cheese ravioli alla puttanesca, or Tuscan-style gnocchi. For pizza enthusiasts, the Italian area provides freshly made pizzas with varieties such as four cheese, Honey truffle or spinach ricotta. Chef Cristina Bowerman, Chef Patron of Glass Hostaria, a 1. A Michelin-starred restaurant in Rome serves a poached lobster salad with Boston lobster. Mixed lettuce, celery, and green apples with seaweed mayo. Complement this delicious lobster. Complement this refreshing lobster delicacy with a succulent roasted prime rib accompanied with cabernet and dried cherry sauce, and Yorkshire pudding from the carving station. Enhance your dining experience with a glass of smooth white wine, such as Chardonnay or Prosecco.

Experience the culinary artistry of Chef Goh Fukuyama, the chef behind La Maison de la Nature Goh, a culinary haven in Fukuoka that secured a spot in "Asia's 50 Best Restaurants" 

boasts a Michelin Star. Chef Goh prepares a twist on the classic Boston lobster dish consisting of Homard Tom Yum sauce. Accompany this with steamed rice and indulge in a sweet sukiyaki dish to complement the bold spice of the sauce. You can also pair it with Japanese-inspired delights such as Japanese-style crab meat salad or Gomae salad or choose from other authentic offerings like seafood yakisoba, squid teppanyaki, or a comforting bowl of ramen noodle soup.

Beyond the seafood and meat offerings, prepare to be enchanted by a decadent dessert bar,

where a tantalizing array of heavenly treats awaits. Indulge in your favorite cakes like an ube macapuno cake or a pistachio & strawberry cake or try some Filipino delicacies such as sapin- sapin, suman, biko, or cassava. You can also get yourself some frozen delights like mango yoghurt and strawberry ice pops, perfect for cooling off in the summer heat.

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Still dazzling at 11: Solaire unveils culinary brilliance with Michelin Star Chefs for an unforgettable epicurean journey

Chef Cristina Bowman

Solaire Resort Entertainment City, the country's leading integrated destination resort, has introduced Michelin Star chefs to the Philippines. In honor of its anniversary month in March, Solaire is pleased to announce the visit of these legendary culinary artists for a memorable culinary experience. Three Michelin Star chefs will serve their trademark dishes at Solaire's restaurants, Finestra, Yakumi, and Red Lantern, from March 13-16. The event will conclude with a spectacular buffet brunch on March 17.

Chef Cristina Bowerman, known for her culinary enthusiasm, improves her profession through the perspective of creativity and innovation. Chef Bowerman, who has a bachelor's degree in culinary arts and a specialization in flavor concentration, moved to Rome to become the Chef Patron at Glass Hostaria, a stronghold of contemporary Italian cuisine, which she has led for seventeen years. She became Italy's only female winner of the prestigious Michelin Star in 2010. Finestra offers a six-course evening showcasing Chef Bowerman's hallmark dishes, beginning with a modern take on vitello tonnato and ending with a classic risotto à la delicious Italian gyoza. Enjoy marbled beef wagyu ribeye with mulberry reduction, celery root terrine, and spicy garlic, oxtail foam. Indulge in a perfect dessert pairing of popcorn and passion fruit dulce de leche, ensuring a perfect finale to your dining experience.

Chef Goh Fukuyama

SOLAIRE RESORT AND CASINO LAUNCHES ITS NEW MARKETING CAMPAIGN

The Philippines' premier world-class resort, Solaire Resort and Casino recently partnered with another well-known and trusted company, Air Asia. Set to launch is a breakthrough project in the country where Solaire collaborates with Air Asia via its popular Airbus A320, which is scheduled to embark on its first ever flight this month of July. This is a momentous event as Solaire is the first-ever consumer brand to fully wrap and brand a commercial airline, with an underlying thrust of further promoting the Philippine tourism and in the whole of Asia. 

Solaire and Air Asia's collaboration is indeed a huge step towards providing modern travel and leisure experiences for its customers, with a fresh approach towards their target market. The said partnership will surely facilitate more passenger and cargo traffic in both regional and domestic flights, at the same time will foster stronger trade, cultural and tourism ties within greater parts of Asia.  

 “This milestone is a key undertaking between two passionate brands with entrepreneurial and dynamic mindsets. This unprecedented branding project in the Philippines may be taken as a "leadership statement," which attests to Solaire's strong growth momentum in the industry. Yes we are again raising the bar; this time we're taking it to the skies.” says Donato Almeda, Board Director of Solaire Resort and Casino.

Photo Caption: Solaire Owner Mr. Enrique Razon Jr. and Air Asia Global CEO Mr. Tony Fernandes

Currently, Solaire’s brand colors are donned by just one airplane, but nothing is stopping them from further rolling out this innovative wrap on additional aircrafts in the future with broader partnership arrangements.  The campaign will continue until 2016 and it is envisioned that this high-impact ad in the sky will generate more hype and publicity as the partnership progresses.

 

Jasper Evangelista, Vice President of Brand & Marketing, Solaire Resort and Casino said, “This aircraft-branding campaign is a strategic branding initiative which would allow us to literally take our brand to greater heights. We have created amazing moments for our customers since Solaire launched last year, and now we’re aiming to further connect with our local & foreign guests and travellers by reinforcing our brand presence in the country’s airports. Sky Solaire will enable us to get immediate traction on this effort and even take it to a level all its own.”

Solaire has launched their “Create Your Moments" campaign, which highlights Solaire as the perfect place to create unforgettable memories, this fitting partnership with AirAsia, one of Asia’s leading and multi-awarded airlines in their category, harmoniously evokes the key thrusts of customer service, hospitality, and excitement for both their industries.  This marketing initiative is also primed to open up new revenue streams for both the integrated resort and the airline carrier.

 

AirAsia Philippines Chairman Maan Hontiveros said, “AirAsia Philippines is a sociable and innovative brand. We also take pride on our collaborative nature. This new livery demonstrates our creative approach to partnerships and marketing opportunities especially with companies that support our vision to grow tourism. We are thrilled to carry Solaire’s brand in the sky and on the grounds at the airports here and abroad extending to as far as our destinations in Malaysia, China and Korea.”