Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila Presents Culinary Family Favorites for Mother’s Day

This Mother’s Day, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila honors the light of the home in a heartwarming gastronomic presentation of beloved household dishes from May 11-13, 2018. Join celebrity mothers Christine Jacob-Sandejas and Suzi Entrata-Abrera as they collaborate with Spiral’s Master Chefs in showcasing their family’s culinary favorites. Enjoy an enriched selection spanning Spiral’s 21 dining and treat mom to a sumptuous journey of taste.

Japanese sushi platter for Suzi Abrera’s family

The Spiral Master Chefs heighten the gastronomic experience for the family as they present an expansive selection of dishes featuring family favorite dishes of celebrity working moms Christine Sandejas and Suzi Abrera. Christine teams up with French Master Chef Julien Cosse in showcasing the family-favorite Calamari Fritti, Beef Lasagna and Tiramisu while Suzi Abrera teams up with Japanese Chef Masaaki Ishigawa to create curry salmon maki and California maki; Spiral’s culinary artisans also concoct the Moroccan Chicken Tagine with preserved lemons and olives and the Banana Chia Pudding. Indulge in scrumptious specialties dedicated by Spiral’s Master Chefs to their mothers featuring: Beef Tongue with Pickled Sauce from the French Stove, Yong Tau Fu (vegetables stuffed with minced seafood served with brown bean sauce) from the Chinese Wok, Bengali Mustard Fish Curry from the North Indian Atelier, Flower Pork Belly Shabu-Shabu and Cake Sushi from the Japanese Atelier, Clam Stew with Basil from the Thai Atelier, Fried Fish with Chili Paste Sauce from the Korean Atelier and the classic Menudo from the Filipino Atelier. La Pâtisserie presents delightful desserts in big and small versions for Mommy and her young prince or princess.

Paco Sandejas and Christine Sandejas with their kids Jaime, Luis, Nina and Gabby with Sofitel Manila’s French Master Chef Julien Cosse

CHRISTINE JACOB-SANDEJAS

Olympian and television host Christine Jacob-Sandejas is an epitome of a working mom, successfully balancing her showbiz career and big family. Currently host of a morning news program and a lifestyle talk show, she is a full-time mother of five: 18-year old Paolo, 17-year old Gabby, 15-year old Nina, 12-year old Luis and 8-year old Jaime and loving wife to engineer Paco Sandejas. Christine shares fond memories of her childhood spent at Sofitel: “I remember when I was a young girl, my parents would treat my siblings and I to a day of swimming and indulging in good food at the Philippine Plaza. I also had my prom here so the property definitely holds a special place in my heart.”

Lamb chops with mashed potato – Christine Sandejas’ family favorite prepared with French Master Chef Julien Cosse

Christine takes pride on being a hands-on mom, making sure she spends plenty of time with her family and bonds with them through their love for sports. While the boys Paolo, Luis and Jaime play football, Gabby and Nina regularly play tennis after school. With a physically active lifestyle and being surrounded by family members like their dad and aunts who are likewise health buffs, Christine’s children have followed a healthy diet that include Caesar or Greek salad, fish, chicken, brown rice or quinoa. Saturdays are family days for the Sandejas brood as they regularly hold themed nights for dinner like pasta night, Japanese night, Hainanese night and Chinese night. They also love to indulge in hearty and savory dishes like steak, grilled chicken, lasagna, pesto pasta, risotto, mashed potatoes, quesadilla and desserts like tiramisu, chocolate cake and gelato.

Nella Abrera, Leona Abrera, TV host Suzi Abrera and Jade Abrera with Japanese Chef Masaaki Ishigawa and Bhryan Ulano

SUZI ENTRATA-ABRERA  

Television host Suzi Entrata-Abrera is another personification of a working mom who has maintained a tight family bond amidst a demanding television career. A television host for nearly 20 years in one of the country’s longest-running morning programs, Suzi is a full-time mom to three daughters, 15-year old Leona, 14-year old Jade and 12-year old Nella and wife to television host Paolo Abrera. Like Christine, Suzi prioritizes her family above all else. Aside from her daily morning show, Suzi also shares her own motherhood tips in a lifestyle talk show aimed towards moms. Sofitel holds a special place in the Abrera family’s hearts as Suzi and Paolo spent their honeymoon in the hotel 17 years ago. “Since then, the family has been fond of spending staycations in Sofitel Manila and the kids love dining at Spiral especially during breakfast which is their favorite,” Suzi delightfully shares.

Japanese sushi platter and teppanyaki – Suzi Abrera’s family favorites

Despite her busy work schedule, Suzi has built a very close relationship with her daughters together with her husband as they share their love for international cuisine. The Abreras regularly hold the “Monday Night Special,” a tradition started by Suzi four years ago where she prepares a featured cuisine for dinner. It has since become popular among relatives and friends that she also invites them over to join. Suzi’s kids have developed a shared love for Japanese food including sushi, curry, katsudon, tempura and udon. With Suzi’s penchant for cooking, she has learned to cook different cuisines that the kids appreciate. Leona loves salads like Greek or taco salad and pasta like carbonara. Jade loves Filipino food like tinapa (smoked fish), ginataan (dishes with coconut milk) and liempo (grilled pork belly) as well as vegetables like sigarilyas (winged beans), sitaw (green beans) and monggo (mung bean). The youngest, Nella, is a meat-lover and likes to indulge in steak, lamb and Moroccan lamb stew.

This Mother’s Day, Sofitel presents an enriched selection of sumptuous culinary offers plus exciting prizes for mothers spending their special day with their childrend in twinning-inspired ensembles. Featured prizes from Elizabeth Arden await the lucky winner.

Sofitel Manila’s Restaurant Operations Chef Halim Ali Khan, Executive Chef Nicholas Shadbolt, Japanese Chef Masaaki Ishigawa, Nella Abrera, Jade Abrera, Leona Abrera, Suzi Abrera, Christine Sandejas, French Chef Julien Cossém Nina Sandejas, Gabby Sandejas and Luis Sandejas

MOTHER’S DAY AT SPIRAL | 11-13 May 2018

Celebrate Mother’s Day and capture special moments with at Spiral’s featured photo booth. Young VIPs are in for a treat as they enjoy colorful interactive programs and animations at the Kids’ Corner. Enjoy live musical entertainment as featured performers serenade Mom on their special day.

• May 11 (Friday)             Lunch is set at Php2,750 per person while dinner is set at Php3,550 per person
• May 12 (Saturday)         Lunch is set at Php3,450 per person while dinner is set at Php3,550 per person
• May 13 (Sunday)           Lunch is set at Php4,655 per person while dinner is set at Php3,550 per person

Rates are inclusive of applicable government taxes and service charge. For inquiries and reservations, please call +63 2 551 5555 or email H6308@sofitel.com.

MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL POOLSIDE BARBECUE BUFFET AT SUNSET BAR | 11-13 May 2018

This Mother’s Day weekend, treat your Mom to a buffet of her favorite Filipino fare, grilled seafood and meats, fresh salads, native desserts and tropical fruits with free-flowing iced tea, local beers and cocktails amidst a tropical garden paradise. As a special treat, moms get a complimentary glass of wine. Celebrate with family al fresco and enjoy live musical entertainment serenading gourmands in this outdoor soirée.

The Sunset Bar Mother’s Day Special Barbecue Buffet will be held from the 11^th to 13^th of May from 6:30pm to 10:30pm. Rate is set at Php3,119.75 per person, inclusive of applicable government taxes and service charge.

For inquiries and reservations, please call +63 2 551 5555 or email H6308@sofitel.com.

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH AT LE BAR | 13 May 2018

Honor mom on her special day by treating her to an intimate lunch at Le Bar. Enjoy a bespoke dining experience as you spend some quality time with the light of the household while indulging in Le Bar’s special set menu featuring an appetizing soup, a hearty entrée and a decadent dessert.

Rate is set at Php2,580 per person for a 3-course menu and a glass of wine, inclusive of applicable government taxes and service charge.

For inquiries and reservations, please call +63 2 551 5555 or email H6308@sofitel.com.