From new steak offerings and Oktoberfest favorites to early Christmas treats, Mid-Autumn mooncakes and limited-edition collaborations, there’s plenty happening in the food and beverage scene this month. Here’s what’s new in F&B.
Morton’s puts three takes on the New York strip in one plate
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Morton’s The Steakhouse is offering its “Flight of Flavors,” a trio of USDA Prime New York strips finished with garlic butter, blue cheese butter and black truffle butter.
The steaks come with truffle cream corn, sour cream mashed potatoes and sautéed spinach. The limited-time offer runs through October 15 at P6,890.
City of Dreams celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival with Cantonese specialties and mooncakes
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Crystal Dragon at City of Dreams Manila is marking the Mid-Autumn Festival with a special menu featuring dishes such as Hokkaido scallop, fish maw and squid in golden broth; crispy roasted duck with maca and Chinese herbs; braised pork knuckles with sea cucumber; and steamed blue crab with taro and glutinous rice in lotus leaf. The menu is available for lunch and dinner through September 30.
Meanwhile, Café Society is offering Lotus Paste with Double Egg Yolk mooncakes in sets of four until September 27.
Brotzeit brings Oktoberfest to four locations
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Brotzeit Philippines is celebrating Oktoberfest through October 31 at its BGC, Podium, Newport and Alabang branches.
The menu includes roast pork belly, Munich schnitzel, Bayrische weisswurst, leberkäse and stuffed chicken, along with sharing platters designed to go with a stein of beer.
The restaurant is also serving Weihenstephaner Festbier in September, followed by Paulaner Oktoberfest Bier for a limited run in October.
The Anton Show Band will perform at four “Anton Party Days” on Septemebr 26 at BGC and September 27 at Alabang. There is no entrance fee or cover charge.
Belmont Hotel Manila brings out its Christmas favorites
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Belmont Hotel Manila has started its “Paskong Pinoy” celebration with Simbang Gabi Favorites, featuring bibingka, puto bumbong and Tsokolate Baterol.
The hotel is also offering a modern take on puto bumbong with dulce de leche and leche flan.
Available daily from 4 to 9 p.m. through November, the offerings are priced at P200 for bibingka, P150 for classic puto bumbong, P200 for the dulce de leche and leche flan version, and P180 for Tsokolate Baterol.
XONARA brings its own flavor to Bonchon
P-pop girl group XONARA is the latest ambassador for Bonchon Philippines, with the seven-member group fronting the Korean chicken chain’s new campaign.
The group’s members are matched with Bonchon’s seven chicken flavors, including Soy Garlic, Snow Cheese, Crunchy Garlic, Spicy, Honey Citrus, Yangnyeom and Golden Crunch.
The collaboration is featured in Bonchon’s latest EAT 7 video campaign.
Pizza Hut expands its Mix & Munch lineup
Pizza Hut has added a “Make It a Meal” option to its Mix & Munch menu, allowing customers to add two Pepsi drinks and two sides for an additional P299.
The sides can include Bolognese and carbonara pasta, or a combination of tater tots and KitKat Pops.
Mix & Munch starts at P299 for a regular pan pizza and P499 for a large. Cheese-stuffed and sausage-stuffed crusts are also available for an additional charge.
The offer is available for dine-in, takeout and delivery at Pizza Hut branches nationwide.
Snickers teams up with SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu for limited-edition packs
Snickers has teamed up with SEVENTEEN member Mingyu for a limited-edition collection featuring six pack designs inspired by the K-pop star.
The special-edition packs are being released across nine Asian markets, including the Philippines, with each design highlighting a different aspect of MINGYU’s personality and interests.
The packs also feature QR codes that give consumers access to exclusive digital content and Mingyu wallpapers.
Filipino fans can also get Mingyu sticker collectibles through a gift-with-purchase promotion on participating TikTok Shop, Shopee and Lazada purchases, while supplies last.
The six-pack collection is available in the Philippines for a limited time through participating retail outlets and online channels.