The newest integrated resort destination in Manila celebrates French culture and cuisine this July as it hosts a special dinner prepared by 2-starred Michelin Chef and Chef de Cuisine William Mahi of The Tasting Room, City of Dreams Manila’s modern European restaurant on July 14, Bastille Day. Enhancing the festivities are special price reductions on globally-renowned French wines by the country’s noteworthy estates, which are offered for the entire month of July.
“1789 Prise de La Bastille”: An Exceptional Five-Course Celebration
On July 14 at dinner, guests can delight in a rare and exclusive opportunity to indulge in a carefully curated five-course menu. Dubbed the “1789 Prise de La Bastille”, the dinner pays homage to the rich and vibrant heritage of France highlighting the myriad flavors, textures and scents synonymous with the character of its people.
Chef William Mahi, who hails from France, incorporates the best of his home country in the evening’s menu. One highlight is the main course, Poulard de Bresse with Brussels sprouts, beetroot, celeriac puree, black truffle and almond cream. The dish features Bresse chicken, a free-range chicken from France with a reputation of being the best quality in the world.
French Wines at Special Prices
On July 14, The Tasting Room will offer its vast selection of French wines at half price, and a reduction of 30% on the same assortment for the entire month, to pair with the special menu. Included in this selection are premium vintages, including 1982 Chateau Latour; 1989 Chateau Haut Brion; 2004 Chateau Margaux; 2005 Cristal Roederer Rose; and 2005 Bordeaux White, Pavillon Blanc du Chateau Margaux and other wines in The Tasting Room’s collection comprising champagne, white wine, rose wine and red wine, all hailing from topnotch French vineyards and estates in Burgundy, Loire Valley, Alsace, Rhone Valley, Bordeaux, Margaux, Saint Julien, Pauillac, Saint Estephe, Graves, Pomerol, Saint Emilion,and the southern region.
Chef de Cuisine William Mahi
With 19 years of culinary experience under his belt, the 33-year old Tasting Room Chef de Cuisine William Mahi has received numerous accolades, including a Gold Medal as Best Apprentice of France in 1998; Best European Restaurant in 2010 by Shanghai Travel and Leisure (for LAN Club Shanghai); Running Chef of the Year award in China by the City Weekend Magazine in 2011; Best Hotel Restaurant in Turkey for 2012 (for Gaja Restaurant); and 2 Stars in the Michelin Guide (2014).
From 2013 to 2014, he was Consultant and Chef de Cuisine at Spondi Restaurant, one of the best restaurants in Athens. Spondi has 2 Michelin stars, and was ranked #97 in the list of San Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2013. Mahi grew up in the Basque area of France. His experience hails from working in Paris and Lyon in 1, 2 and 3-Michelin Star restaurants, where he rose from apprentice to Sous Chef. He has since worked as Chef de Cuisine in other parts of the globe, such as Beirut, Shanghai, Istanbul, and Athens before coming to City of Dreams Manila.
Interested parties may book a restaurant reservation online through City of Dreams Manila’s website www.cityofdreams.com.ph and click the “Make a Reservation” tab on the upper right of the page. They may also call 800 8080 or e-mail guestservices@cod-manila.com.
About City of Dreams Manila
City of Dreams Manila is a new integrated casino resort that is poised to become a premier leisure and entertainment destination in the Philippines’ capital and within the region. Located at the gateway to Entertainment City, the resort combines electrifying entertainment, an amazing array of accommodations, regional and international dining, together with designer brand shopping as well as a spacious and contemporary casino.
The dynamic and innovative resort complex, located on an approximately 6.2-hectare site at the gateway to Entertainment City, includes the ultimate in entertainment, hotel, retail and dining and lifestyle experiences with aggregated gaming space, including VIP and mass-market gaming facilities with up to approximately 380 gaming tables, 1,700 slot machines and 1,700 electronic table games.
The integrated resort features three distinctive entertainment venues, including Manila’s first branded Family Entertainment Center, a live performance central lounge inside the casino and two night clubs situated at the Fortune Egg, an architecturally-unique dome-like structure, which will be accented with creative exterior lighting design. It is expected to become an iconic landmark of the Manila Bay area.
City of Dreams Manila is destined to deliver an unparalleled entertainment and hospitality experience to the Philippines and will ultimately play a key role in strengthening the depth and diversity of Manila’s leisure, business and tourism offering, enhancing its growing position as one of Asia’s premier leisure destinations. It was developed to specifically meet the needs of the large, rapidly growing and increasingly diverse audience of leisure and entertainment seekers both in the Philippines and those visiting Manila from across the Asia region and around the world.
About Melco Crown (Philippines) Resorts Corporation
Melco Crown (Philippines) Resorts Corporation, with its shares listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE: MCP), is a subsidiary of Melco Crown Entertainment (SEHK: 6883; NASDAQ: MPEL). It is currently developing City of Dreams Manila, a casino, hotel, retail and entertainment integrated resort in Manila, which is expected to open in 2014 and have six hotel towers, including the Crown Towers hotel, Nobu Hotel and a hotel managed by the Hyatt Group, numerous specialty restaurants and bars, gaming facilities, a multi-level car park, as well as three separate entertainment venues. For more information about Melco Crown Philippines, please visit www.melco-crown-philippines.com.
