Hospitality Industry News: Ways to enjoy scrumptious takeaway meals, or upscale al fresco dining, and perks for international travelers

As the world welcomes a new normal, customers continue searching for ways to enjoy delicious meals from the comfort of their homes. The Bellevue Hotels and Resorts (BH&R) steps up to these cravings with top-notch dishes that put quality at the forefront without compromising on sanitary standards and convenience.

Conversely, with restaurant dining restrictions eased in the metropolis, three City of Dreams Manila restaurants step up to offer distinct and upscale al fresco experiences combining picturesque outdoor views with a delectable collection of finest cuisines and five-star service.  Tucked in their respective idyllic spaces, the patios of Nobu Manila, Wave and Breezes also conveniently provide misting fans for the added comfort of diners.

Meanwhile, HotelPlanner dives all in for new local sports association partnerships by teaming up with Singapore Swimming Club. HotelPlanner is the world’s largest seller of online group hotel bookings and a leading provider of custom hotel booking solutions.

  • Bellevue Hotels and Resorts opens doors for exciting new food and beverage offers

The heart of service at Bellevue is an understanding of just how hard it can be to juggle working from home with house chores and meal preps. That is why from Alabang to Quezon City, a unique variety of platters, ala carte specials, and more are ready for guests to enjoy at the Phoenix Court (Bellevue Manila), Prime Cafe (B Hotel Alabang), and Johnny’s Steak and Grill (B Hotel Quezon City) or bring home to their families—minus the stress!

BH&R’s new and improved social media channels have active Shop tabs that take you to their own shopping platforms on Facebook and Instagram! Now, anyone can order their favorites and try out new cuisines with a simple click or swipe of their device. Customers are free to decide if they prefer to pick up their orders at the hotels’ designated drive-through areas or have them delivered via courier service.

For meetings and events, customers may also avail of meals made with love by talented in-house chefs through the innovative “B To Go” delivery service, which provides a generous selection of snacks, packed meals, and food platters for corporate meetings and intimate social gatherings. Every order comes with bottles of water and hypoallergenic Clean Code alcohol spray for the comfort of each guest.

BH&R restaurants all across the Metro are also answering the need for easier access to their offerings through their partnership with GrabFood! Guests are now a few taps away from having Bellevue bestsellers delivered to their doorsteps.

Don’t wait any longer! Rediscover the scrumptious dishes from Bellevue Manila, B Hotel Alabang, and B Hotel Quezon City by placing your orders today.

For more information, please www.visit thebellevue.com or contact (+632) 828 8181.

  • In this season of al fresco dining, City of Dreams Manila hits the spot – at Nobu Manila, Wave, and Breezes

Few places can match the posh feel of City of Dreams’ al fresco spots:

 1) Nobu Manila

Bringing the renowned and hip vibe of Nobu restaurants around the globe that draw celebrities to its doors, Nobu Manila now also opens for lunch, serving to fill, and easy-to-serve donburi (Japanese rice bowl meal) specials and Bento lunch meals daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Al fresco diners at Nobu Manila’s floating cabanas and patio area surrounded by a lush garden, while indulging in the restaurant’s donburi menu which consists of six choices, from premium meats to the freshest seafood, served over steamed rice. These include: the signature Nobu Manila-style Pork Sisig, a mouthwatering dish of sous vide pork belly with aji amarillo aioli, poached egg and bacon furikake; and Nobu-style “Bistek”, a flavorful combination of beef cubes, shitake mushrooms, caramelized onions with yuzu soy; among others.

Nobu Manila-style Pork Sisig

Luxurious Bento meals are also available: the Assorted Sushi Bento, composed of house special cut rolls, salmon nigiri, tuna nigiri, and tamago; and the Nobu Premium Bento, a good choice for diners who opt to upgrade their donburi with field green salad in the signature Matsuhisa dressing, chicken gyoza, miso soup, and assorted fruit slices.

Other delectable items to delight sushi lovers include the spicy big eye tuna, salmon with avocado, eel with avocado, salmon skin, California roll, shrimp tempura roll, and vegetable sushi rolls. For dessert, Green Tea Leche Flan with azuki beans, goma tuile, and mochi bites; and the classic Leche Flan with caramel sauce cap the meal.

Nobu Manila is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for dine-in and take-away. For dinner, a la carte and Nobu’s signature Omakase menus are offered.

2) Wave and Breezes

Two chic and contemporary restaurant-cum-bar venues situated at the urban enclave’s scenic pool deck — Wave, which is adjacent to Nobu Manila, and Breezes at Nuwa Manila – also make for pleasant open-air all-day dining.

Guests can choose from an array of all-time favorite fare and quick meals in an eclectic menu that includes splendid breakfast favorites, salads, savory sandwiches, and signature burgers, sumptuous pizzas, and excellent pasta varieties to complement homemade sauces.

Grilled Ribeye Tagliata at Breezes and Wave

Fish and chips, deep-fried calamari, and nachos are among the traditional light snacks that go well with the extensive array of refreshing smoothies, juices, cocktails, and spirits that complete the tropical vibe of both al fresco restaurants. By night, the two outlets transform into trendy tropical bars, replete with mood lighting.

Lilting music wafting in the background lures diners to leisurely enjoy tempting entrées that include: Grilled Beef Rib Eye Tagliata with roasted onions, confit garlic, and arugula greens; Crispy Pork Belly with snow pea tendrils, mustard and soy sauce with calamansi dip; and Baked Atlantic Salmon Steak with caramelized lemon and Pommery beurre blanc sauce, among others., Well-loved summer desserts are also offered, such as Halo-halo, banana split, ice creams, and sorbets.

Passion Fruit Lemonade and Strawberry Banana Smoothie at Breezes and Wave

Open daily, Wave and Breezes accept dine-in guests and take-away orders from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The al fresco restaurants seat guests at 50% capacity, in observance of physical distancing. Reservations are encouraged due to limited seating.

For inquiries and reservations, call 8800-8080 or e-mail guestservices@cod-manila.com or visit www.cityofdreamsmanila.com. Explore more of City of Dreams Manila’s promotional offers, rewards, or instantly check Melco Club points with the new Melco Club App, available for free download on iOS and Android. 

  • The partnership gives each Singapore Swimming Club member a S$100 hotel voucher and exclusive group travel rates with HotelPlanner

HotelPlanner and the Singapore Swimming Club today announced a partnership that will give Club members exclusive group hotel booking rates around the world, once international travel restarts. Singapore Swimming Club is the country’s largest non-golfing, the members-only recreational club with world-class facilities.

Mr. Christopher Lee, Executive Vice President, Asia Pacific at HotelPlanner, said: “This partnership with Singapore Swimming Club is our first collaboration with a recreational club in Singapore, and we are delighted to support this premier organization. With pent-up demand for travel growing, we are also keen to explore more partnerships with other recreational and sporting associations in Singapore and the region.”

Brenden Gurusamy, General Manager of the Singapore Swimming Club, said: “HotelPlanner has had a long and successful track record partnering with renowned companies and organizations that support sporting activities and events, and we are honored to team up with them.”

HotelPlanner has been a proud supporter and partner of professional sporting events and leagues, including the National Basketball Association’s Philadelphia 76ers, the National Hockey League’s New Jersey Devils, and the Ladies Professional Golfing Association. Most recently, it pledged $30,000 in free hotel rooms in a campaign supporting the WBO cruiserweight world champion, British boxing star Lawrence Okolie.

Featured photos:  Nobu cabanas and BH&R’s food platters

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