Eastwood Richmonde Hotel’s goodies are yours for the holidays

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Just in time for your parties and get-togethers this Christmas, Eastwood Richmonde Hotel has prepared an array of delightful sweet and savory bites to share and enjoy. Choose from freshly baked treats and mouth-watering savory meats to serve at your celebrations or gift to family and friends.

Eastwood Richmonde Hotel’s collection of holiday goodies

Crave-worthy and simply yummy, Richmonde’s signature pastries are all-time bestsellers for a reason. Soft, oversized, and ultra-cheesy, the hotel’s classic plain ensaymada (PhP 195/pc) and ube ensaymada (PhP 225/pc) are great snack choices that go best with a steaming cup of coffee or hot tsokolate. If you want smaller servings, there’s the mini ensaymada in boxes of 6 and 12 pcs, also in plain (PhP 225/PhP 450) and ube (PhP 255/PhP 510) variants. For the perfect dessert to end your feasts, the moist and fudgy Richmonde Chocolate Cake can be ordered in two sizes—4” (PhP 235) and 8” (PhP 745).

Boxed set of Christmas Cookies

For an easy gift for anyone with a sweet tooth, get Richmonde’s Christmas Cookies in boxes of 4 (PhP 495) and nibblers in packs of 6 (PhP 150). They come in Sea Salt Double Chocolate, Oatmeal Craisin, and Santa’s Pantry flavors. For more sophisticated sweet treats from the pastry kitchen, there are fancy chocolate bars with unique but delectable flavors which include White Chocolate and Ube Marshmallow (PhP 695), Dark Chocolate with Dilis (PhP 315), and Milk Chocolate with Roasted Cashews and Candied Pili (PhP 415). To bring some Yuletide flair to your holiday meals, order the Christmas Tiramisu (8”, PhP 2,225) for scrumptious layers of happiness in every bite.

Kesong Puti, Tomato & Basil Focaccia, Banana Chocolate Chip & Walnut Bread,

Brioche Loaf, Chocolate Pistachio Babka

Premium Chocolate Bars (Counterclockwise) White Chocolate & Ube Marshmallow, Dark Chocolate with Dilis, and Milk Chocolate with Roasted Cashews and Candied Pili

Warm, freshly baked bread will always be a great go-to snack when hunger hits. Get these tasty loaves from Richmonde for a satisfying snack you can enjoy as is: Banana Chocolate Chip & Walnut Bread (PhP 385), Chocolate Pistachio Babka (PhP 495), Kesong Puti, Tomato & Basil Focaccia (PhP 215), and Brioche (PhP 285).

Christmas Tiramisu Muscovado Ham & Chicken Ham

What’s Christmas without ham? Preparation is easy with Richmonde’s holiday hams so don’t forget to add it to your order list. Choose between the 1.5kg Muscovado Ham (PhP 2,125) that’s bursting with salty-sweet flavors, and the 1.2kg Chicken Ham (PhP 1,575) for the calorie-conscious. A petite-sized portion of 300g Sliced Muscovado Ham (PhP 525) is also available.

If you wish you share the joy of delicious food this season, simply order Eastwood Richmonde’s Holiday Hampers of assorted goodies packed in a chic purple box. The Sweet and Savory Christmas Bundle (PhP 1,615) includes 300g of sliced muscovado ham, a brioche loaf, 2 jars of jam, and a miniature bottle of Australian Merlot. The Baked Yuletide Bunch (PhP 1,450) has a loaf of banana chocolate chip and walnut bread, 2 pcs of Richmonde’s ensaymada, a pack of cookie nibblers, and tsokolate tablea.

Eastwood Richmonde Hotel’s Sweet & Savory Holiday Hamper

Eastwood Richmonde Hotel’s holiday goodies are on display at the Lobby Lounge and are available for pickup and delivery within Metro Manila until January 7, 2023. A minimum lead time of 48 hours is required. For orders and inquiries, call +632 8570 7777 or +63 917 821 0333. For deliveries, applicable fees will be charged and added to the total amount due. Other terms and conditions apply.

Eastwood Richmonde Hotel is the second Richmonde property under the Megaworld Hotels and Resorts group of the Philippines’ premier real estate company, Megaworld Corporation. It is located within the pioneering mixed-use township of Eastwood City and caters to the hotel room and banquet venue requirements of corporate offices and residents within the vicinity and around Metro Manila. For more information on Eastwood Richmonde Hotel, log on to www.eastwoodrichmondehotel.com.ph and for the latest news on the hotel, follow @EastwoodRichmondeHotel on Facebook and Instagram.

Richmonde Hotel Iloilo’s The Granary Serves Heritage Cuisine on a Modern Table

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We know that dining is a multisensory experience, but with Ilonggo cuisine, it becomes completely immersive because every bite brings with it the unique character and charm of the region’s culinary history. 

Chef Ariel Castañeda of Richmonde Hotel Iloilo, knows this well, having been born and raised in Iloilo City and exposed to authentic Ilonggo cooking all his life. When he took over the reins of the hotel’s kitchen as Executive Chef in December of last year, he made it his mission to promote heritage cuisine not only to the visitors of Iloilo, but also to Iloilo’s younger generation by introducing creative ways of presenting heirloom recipes and serving them in a contemporary setting that’s worthy of global recognition. And his first step towards achieving this is by revamping the a la carte menu of Richmonde’s all-day dining restaurant, The Granary.

Inspired by the concept of a “modern Filipino table”, the young Executive Chef gave innovative twists to a number of well-loved and popular Ilonggo fare while retaining the essences that made them famous. For instance, the typical pancit molo would consist of a garlicky soup with wonton dumplings. 

Pancit Molo Xiao Long Bao

Batchoy Ramen

In Chef Ariel’s reimagined version, the savory broth and diced pork and shrimp are placed inside the wonton to make a Pancit Molo Xiao Long Bao. Another soup favorite, batchoy, gets a Japanese makeover. The Batchoy Ramen looks like a ramen with its spring onion, nori, and seven-minute egg, but still tastes like batchoy with its broth, lechon kawali, grilled barbecue pork liver, and egg noodles.

 Linagpang na Ilonggo Inasal

Dinagyang Adobo Ilonggo

The menu also features dishes famous for the region’s distinctive cooking techniques like the Linagpang na Ilonggo Inasal where slices of chicken and pork roulade are grilled and added to a linagpang broth with blistered tomatoes; and the Dinagyang Adobo Ilonggo where chicken and pork are combined in a roulade and cooked in annatto sauce and topped with crispy shallots that look like a festive headdress.

Native to the islands of Panay and Negros is the batuan fruit which is a common souring agent in Ilonggo cooking. Thus, it is but natural for Chef Ariel to include Sinigang sa Batuan in the menu. This rich broth which you can enjoy with shrimp, salmon, lechon kawali or beef ribs, is guaranteed to hit the spot when you’re craving for some soupy comfort. But batuan is not just for soups and entrées. 

Batuan & Guimaras Mango Pavlova

To demonstrate its versatility, Chef Ariel combined batuan compote, fresh Guimaras mangoes, goat cheese, and meringue shards to create a one-of-a-kind dessert, the Batuan & Guimaras Mango Pavlova. There’s even a batuan-flavored French macaron!

Baked Talaba Bombs 

Other must-try items on the menu include Baked Talaba Bombs (fresh oysters, milk butter and garlic confit served on white lava stones), L3 or Latik, Liempo, Lukon (puree of kalabasa, coconut milk, lechon kawali, sea prawns, and market vegetables), Green Curry Seafood Adobado (flash-fried sea prawns, butterflied squid, market fish fillet and mussels in Ilonggo green curry), and many more. Richmonde’s signature dishes and local & international favorites are also available.

“As Ilonggos, my kitchen team and I are honored to present our own interpretation of the dishes, ingredients, and flavors we grew up with to our fellow kababayans. With our modern take on classic Ilonggo fare, we hope to bridge the gap between the past and the present,” shares Chef Ariel. General Manager Natalie Lim adds, “There is no replacing Iloilo’s treasured original heirloom recipes. We, however, believe in keeping these fresh, exciting, and interesting. This is our way of preserving the legacy of the region’s food culture.”

Indeed, every item in the new menu of The Granary is an ode to the rich culinary origins of Iloilo and an exciting preview of the future of Ilonggo cuisine. Visit The Granary now and experience for yourself a deliciously unforgettable gastronomical journey in time.

The Granary is open daily from 6am to 10pm. For inquiries and table reservations, call +6333 328 7888 or message Richmonde Hotel Iloilo on Facebook @RichmondeHotelIloilo.

Richmonde Hotel Iloilo is the first hotel outside Metro Manila of local real estate giant, Megaworld Corporation. With its strategic location within the modern 72-hectare development of Iloilo Business Park, coupled with its world-class facilities, Richmonde Hotel Iloilo elevated the standards of the hotel industry in Western Visayas when it opened in 2015. Richmonde is among the growing number of homegrown brands under the Megaworld Hotels and Resorts group. For more information on Richmonde Hotel Iloilo, log on to www.richmondehoteliloilo.com.ph and for the latest news on the hotel, follow @RichmondeHotelIloilo on Facebook and Instagram.

Richmonde Hotel Ortigas & Eastwood Richmonde Hotel Bring Halloween Fun for Everyone

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Staying in the metro this Halloween long-weekend? Richmonde Hotels has awesome thrills and amazing deals for all, whether you’re young, young once, or young-at-heart.

A Family-Friendly Affair

After a 2-year hiatus, Eastwood Richmonde Hotel is bringing back its much-awaited Halloween event the entire family can enjoy. On October 30, 2022, from 1pm to 5pm, the stage of the hotel’s newly refurbished ballroom is set for an afternoon of shrieks, freaks, prizes, and surprises as it welcomes guests to its Carnival of Screams Halloween Kiddie Party. Kids and adults alike will be treated to a tasty Halloween-inspired snack buffet, assorted food stations, a magic show and musical entertainment for the little ones, game and photo booths, a Horror House for the not so faint of heart, and loot bags of goodies. 

Eastwood Richmonde Hotel’s Carnival of Screams Halloween Kiddie Party

Fill up on tasty treats from the snack buffet spread and food stations at Eastwood Richmonde Hotel’s Carnival of Screams Kiddie Halloween Party happening on October 30, 2022 from 1pm to 5pm at the Ballroom.

The highlight of the party is the costume parade where children and parents who come dressed up in their best and scariest Halloween costume can get the chance to win gift certificates for hotel accommodations. Tickets are priced at PhP 999nett each for children and adults. Toddlers 2 years old and below are free.

For ticket reservations, call +8570 7777 or +63 917 821 0333 or email fb@eastwoodrichmonde.com.

A Drinking Spree with Friends

On October 28, 2022, Richmonde Hotel Ortigas’ The Exchange kicks off the long weekend with a special prelude to All Hallows’ Eve. Revelers are in for an exciting Nightmare to Remember as the bar throws a booze-filled pre-Halloween party from 6PM to 12MN. For only PhP 1,250nett, get treated to unlimited bottles of select local beer, bottomless orders of featured cocktails, soda, and iced tea, an eat-all-you-can spread of delectable bar chow, plus a chance to win hotel gift certificates in the raffle. Taking you back in time with the popular tunes from the ‘80s is the live performance of Big Bash Band.

It will be a drink-all-you-can and eat-all-you-can spree for only PhP 1,250 nett at the pre-Halloween party of The Exchange at Richmonde Hotel Ortigas on October 28, 2022 from 6pm to 12mn.

For inquiries and table reservations, call +632 8638 7777 or +63 917 534 4352 or email fbsup@richmondeortigas.com.

Monster Staycation Deals

Book an enjoyable urban getaway at Eastwood Richmonde Hotel from now until October 31, 2022 at the Richmonde Exclusives rates starting at PhP 3,650nett (room only) and PhP 4,420nett (room with breakfast buffet for two), and inclusive of welcome drinks, 20% off on food & beverage orders at Eastwood Café+Bar and from Room Service, 15% off on all services at Lumiere Skin & Spa located right beside the hotel’s mall entrance, 15% off on select regular-priced items and 5% off on discounted merchandise at Travel Club, and complimentary use of the swimming pool and parking for one vehicle.

Long-Weekend Halloween Staycation at Richmomde

Take advantage of the monstrous deals of Eastwood Richmonde Hotel (left) and Richmonde Hotel Ortigas (right) for the long Halloween weekend and book a staycation with the family.

For inquiries and reservations, call Eastwood Richmonde’s Room Reservations at +632 8570 7777 or +63 917 531 6867 or email stay@eastwoodrichmonde.com. For online bookings, log on to www.eastwoodrichmondehotel.com.ph.

If you want a “Thrilling Escapade” right in the heart of the city, have your Halloween Staycation at Richmonde Hotel Ortigas. From October 28 to November 1, 2022, room rates start at only PhP 3,300nett (room only) and PhP 3,900nett (room with breakfast for two). For an in-room celebration, a room package inclusive of two bottles of beer and a pica-pica platter for two, plus breakfast buffet for two the following day is available for as low as PhP 4,700 nett per night. All room rates come with complimentary use of the Health Club’s gym and heated indoor pool and 15% discount on food and beverage orders at Richmonde Café and from Room Service.

For inquiries and reservations, call Richmonde Ortigas’ Room Reservations at +632 8638 7777 or +63 917 859 7914 or email stay@richmondeortigas.com. For online bookings, log on to www. richmondehotelortigas.com.ph.

The Richmonde Hotel group is the first homegrown hotel brand established by the country’s premier real estate developer, Megarowld Corporation, under its hospitality division, Megaworld Hotels & Resorts. Currently, there are three Richmonde properties located in key commercial and business districts in Metro Manila and Iloilo City. For more information on Richmonde Hotel Ortigas, Eastwood Richmonde Hotel, and Richmonde Hotel Iloilo, log on to www.richmondehotels.com.ph and follow @richmondehotels on Facebook and Instagram.

Work Week Enders at Richmonde's The Exchange

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If your work week is constantly hectic, then you need to end it right by having a night or two of unabashed good time. Give yourself a well-earned pat on the back and get some after-office perks as Richmonde Hotel Ortigas’ bar lounge reopens its doors to welcome back the city’s busy workforce. Every Thursday and Friday, The Exchange creates a fun hotspot where you can let your hair down, reminisce the good ol’ times, and even let your singing fantasies come true!

All eyes will be on stage as The Exchange holds Thursday Jamming Night and Friday Retro Replay with resident pianist Bobbet Bernades and ‘80s cover band, Big Bash Band, respectively.

Celebrate the almost-weekend with your pals at The Exchange’s Thursday Jamming Night with the bar’s resident pianist, Bobbet Bernades, and take your karaoke sessions to the next level. From 7:00pm to 10:30pm, sing your heart out on stage and take the spotlight with live piano accompaniment or cheer on your lounge-singer-wannabe friend. From acoustic sounds and bossa nova vibes to pop tunes and standard ballads, wow the crowd with your wide range of repertoire.

Relive and rediscover the smash hits of the 70’s and ‘80s as The Exchange’s resident crowd-drawer make its long-awaited a comeback. The Big Bash Band resumes its live performances at the Friday Retro Replay all Fridays of August and September. At no cover charge or minimum consumption, The Exchange will transport you in time as you groove to the band’s infectious beats from upbeat disco, funky pop, and hip new wave songs. The throwback tunes continue all throughout the night with cool remixes and vintage MTVs for an old-school kind of night.

Just a few of the must-try bar chow at The Exchange:  Queso Fundido, Onion Rings, Moules Marineres, and Caroline Pulled Pork Pizza.

Queso Fundido

Onion Rings

Moules Marineres

Caroline Pulled Pork Pizza.

And as you enjoy the bar’s entertainment, get your fix of bottomless fun with drink-all-you-can offers. Happy Hour, available from 6pm to 9pm, gives you limitless orders of local beers and select cocktails, served with chips, crackers, and nuts, for only PhP 850 nett. Wine lovers also get a treat with Unli Pours of house red and white wine for two (2) consecutive hours at PhP 800 nett.

End the week with bottomless fun at The Exchange: Drink-all-you-can Happy Hour from 6pm to 9pm for PhP 850nett and Unli Wine Pours for 2 hours straight for PhP 800 nett.

Complementing your drinks is The Exchange’s bar chow choices which consist of a mix of all-time faves like the classic sisig kapampangan (pork mask, chicken liver, citric acid, chilies, sea salt), sinugba (cured marlin, grilled pork belly, pinakurat, red onions), the popular onion rings (beer-battered onion rings, house-blend ranch, srirachianaise), and Angus burger (beef steak, mozzarella, cheddar, pretzel bun); and house specials like queso fundido (spiced queso dip with pulled pork), moules marineres (sauvignon blanc steamed New Zealand mussels), and jojos & chili con carne (spiced potato wedges, homemade chili, mozzarella), from Richmonde Ortigas’ Executive Chef, Tristan Galang. All takers of Happy Hour and Unli Pours get 20% off on bar chow orders.

The Exchange, located at the 2^nd floor of Richmonde Hotel Oritgas, is open Thursdays and Fridays from 6pm to 11pm. For inquiries and table reservations, call +632 8638 7777 or +63 917 534 4352

As the initial venture of leading real estate company, Megaworld Corporation, into the hospitality business, Richmonde Hotel Ortigas is a proud local brand that opened in 1999 at the heart of the then-burgeoning Ortigas Center. It is now a member of the steadily growing stable of homegrown brands under the Megaworld Hotels and Resorts group. For more information on Richmonde Hotel Ortigas, log on to www.richmondehotelortigas.com.ph and for the latest news on the hotel, follow @RichmondeHotelOrtigas on Facebook and Instagram.