{"id":39126,"date":"2019-01-24T07:00:28","date_gmt":"2019-01-23T23:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/?p=39126"},"modified":"2019-01-24T14:47:16","modified_gmt":"2019-01-24T06:47:16","slug":"spiral-at-sofitel-manila-offers-a-week-long-mediterranean-gastronomic-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2019\/01\/24\/spiral-at-sofitel-manila-offers-a-week-long-mediterranean-gastronomic-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Spiral at Sofitel Manila Offers A Week-Long Mediterranean Gastronomic Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"

Embark on a gastronomic journey in the Mediterranean shores and feast on the fresh and distinct flavors of Europe on a week-long food festival in Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila<\/b><\/strong>\u2019s first-class restaurant\u2014Spiral<\/b><\/strong>, starting on January 21 to January 27, 2019<\/b><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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The\u00a0Mediterranean Food Festival<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0features savory dishes from the European countries of M<\/b><\/strong>orocco, Spain, South of France, Italy, Greece<\/b><\/strong>,<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0and Leban<\/b><\/strong>on<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0inspired by a variety of cultures.<\/p>\n

Each day presents a fine selection of thematic culinary production in Spiral\u2019s 21 dining ateliers. By the end of the week, a medley of all featured specialties will be highlighted in the\u00a0Le Grand Sunday Brunch <\/b><\/strong>on January 27<\/b><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Mediterranean Food Festival<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

First on the festival\u2019s offering is the exotic dishes from the land of Morocco,<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0showcasing the distinct spices and flavor combinations in their national delicacies\u00a0like Chicken Tajine, Chicken Pastilla, Seafood Couscous, Tabbouleh and Chebakia.<\/p>\n

\"\"Morocco’s Chebakia or honey cookies with sesame seeds<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Next on the journey is Spain<\/b>\u2019s<\/strong> iconic flavors influenced by their rich history, geography, climate, and culinary techniques. The quintessential Spanish specialties include the classic Paella, Tortilla de Patata with Chorizo, Chochinillo Asado, Gazpacho and a tasteful variety of tapas.<\/p>\n

\"\"The classic Paella dish made with seafood, beef, Saffron rice, mixed vegetables, and beans<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

Included in the South France<\/b>\u2019s<\/strong> fresh food selections are the Bouillabaisse, Pissaladiere, Proven\u00e7al Beef Daube, Anchoiade, Salad Ni\u00e7oise, and light, tasty desserts like the Tarte Tropezienne and Lavender Cr\u00e8me Brulee.<\/p>\n

\"\"Bouillabaisse\u2014seafood stew loaded with shrimp and mussels<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Guests can get a taste of Italy<\/b>\u2019s<\/strong> zesty and richly-diverse signature dishes\u00a0like the Veal Saltimbocca, Italian Grilled Fish, Caprese Salad, Beef Lasagna, a wide antipasti selection, and dessert favorites like Tiramisu and Panna Cotta.<\/p>\n

\"\"Chocolate Coffee Tiramisu<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The food crawl continues in Greece<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0with its healthy yet tasty dishes such as Moussaka, Gyros, Fasolada, Tzatziki, Greek Salad, and delightfully sweet desserts like Galaktoboureko and Amygdalota.<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Greek Moussaka is a sliced eggplant dish baked with a white sauce on top<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Last is a journey across the Mediterranean sea to the land of Lebanon. <\/b><\/strong>An array of savory specialties and exotic flavors awaits guests in their menu composed of Lamb Kofta, Sayadiyah, Lebanese grilled favorites, Tabbouleh, Hummus Beiruti with Meat, and desserts like Baklava, Umm Ali, Cheese Kunafa and Halawet el Jibn.<\/p>\n

\"\"Lebanon’s Lamb Kofta<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Le Grand Sunday Brunch<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The week-long food celebration ends in Le Grand Sunday Brunch,<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0wherein all Mediterranean highlights from the past days will be featured along with Spiral\u2019s free-flowing champagne. Guests of all ages will be serenaded by live musical entertainment, colorful interactive programs, and animations.<\/p>\n

Spiral\u2019s Mediterranean Food Festival and Le Grand Sunday Brunch are available at the following rates:<\/p>\n