All-American, All Good at Marriott Hotel Manila

Just because 4th of July has ended doesn’t mean that we can’t celebrate the Fourth of July here in the Philippines. Marriot Hotel Manila can help us celebrate the Fourth of July for a whole month. 

Thanks to Marriot Hotel, the country’s prestigious American hotel brings the merriment closer to home through "All American, All Good" and I’m honored to be part of the event. I was able to get a taste of the the ultimate American food and savor the ultimate favorites from classic treats to modern twists. And to ensure authentic American flavors, guest chef John Havens of Certified Angus Beef (CAB) even cooked some and share why this premium meat is the finest and famous worldwide even with a globally royal price.

If you to want to experience the All-American Buffet Dinner at Marriot, you can do it because from July 9-31, dinners from Sundays to Thursdays will always be a delight because Marriott Café will offer an extensive American buffet—the sight alone will surely spark the red, white, and blue fireworks of your gustatory pleasures!  

 There’s an appetizing array of artisan American cheeses best paired with freshly-baked breads and cold cuts. Part of the Chef’s Salad Creations are the waldorf salad with buttermilk dressing, macaroni chicken, and potato salad. For meat lovers, the Butcher Class is brimming with rib eye steaks, tenderloin, striploin, and pork chops where you can have the liberty to choose your preferred herbs and spices like Marriott Café 13 Spice rub, herbs spice, Cajun spice, rosemary oil, spicy oil, truffle oil, or pomace olive oil. Head to the Rotisserie’s Finest where U.S. Prime Rib of Beef and Crown Pork Ribs are served with hot sides of creole potato wedges, garlic, sweet corn, baked potato stuffed with cheese, and grilled vegetables. The Country Steak Fried Station on the other hand has mushroom gravy and potato mash. For those yearning for Western Specials, there will be homemade meat loaf, homemade mac and cheese, and Jack Daniels Barbecue Pork Belly. Savory treats include pumpkin pie, apple pie, pecan pie, cherry pie, and warm bread pudding with maple crème anglaise and pecan brittle. If you can’t get enough of these American desserts, Marriott Café also has Mississipi mud cake, blueberry cheesecake, maple crème brulee, summer berry trifle, red velvet cake, S’mores cupcake, and classic brownies. Still want more? The gelato station has American-inspired candy bar flavors like Snickers Chocolate Gianduja, M&M’s Dolce Latte, Tiramisu Kit Kat, Hershey’s Cookies and Cream, Butterfinger Dolce Latte, and Black Forest Nestle Crunch.

On top of these, Chef John Havens will serve his signature dishes along with other prime cuts of Certified Angus Beef. All these and more are available for only P1, 950 nett.

Cru Steakhouse Features Chef John Havens and Beringer Wines. Continue your American feast by learning straight from the experts! July 12 will be an afternoon of tasting, toasting, and discovering because guest Chef John Havens will share his passion for American cooking while a wine sommelier will give suggestions on the best wines to go with each dish. For only P2, 000 discover these fun-filled facts from 1230PM-230PM.

If you want to further experience the beauty and the grace of the United States, reserve now for the wine dinner set on July 17 and be one of the select few whom Chef John Havens will serve dinner to. The appetizer is comprised of Cured U.S. Veal Tartare with avocado light mousse and tarragon dressing, and the Shrimp Gumbo soup has homemade sausage and Louisiana crab roll. For the main course, he will cook 220 grams of Grilled USDA Angus Tenderloin with four cheese corn grits and Text-Mex Casserole with Red Wine Jus. These are paired with Beringer wines like Clear Lake Zinfandel 2007, Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2011, and Chenin Blanc 2012—all straight from St. Helena, California! Cap your one-night of pure indulgence with Key Lime Pie Martini and Grapefruit Mint Sorbet for dessert. From the ambiance to the dining pleasure, Cru Steakhouse is the perfect setting for those who seek American indulgence at its finest. Be part of this perfect marriage of class and the classics at P3, 250 nett.

American Greats at the GreatRoom. Bottoms up! Keep the nights merry at the GreatRoom with Budweiser Beer and Jack Daniel’s along with U.S. Angus Beef sliders and other American specials. Harley Davidson’s bikes and RJ guitars will also be on display from July 8-16 to keep the good times rolling. And if you’re there from 6-7PM on July 9-31, Budweiser Beers are up for grabs because it’s Buy 1 Take 1.

A Wine Affair with Robert Mondavi. It’s a delightful mix of music, meat, and Mondavi on July 11! Aptly named “Out of the Box”, this casual social event brings together Robert Mondavi’s brilliantly-crafted crisp wines fresh from Oakville while enjoying Chef John Havens’ live cooking demo of appetizers using U.S. Certified Angus Beef. Bands will play American classic hits to keep the fun flowing from 7:30-10:30PM.  

Enjoy authentic American cuisine added with wines, beers, and music that has made America the world-famous and well-loved country that it is! For inquiries or reservations, call (63 2) 988-9999 follow @marriottmanila in twitter and facebook

All American All Good is presented by: Certified Angus Beef, Jack Daniels, Happy Living Wines for Beringer Wines, Harley Davidson, RJ Guitars and media partners: 2nd Avenue, ETC,  Fox International, ANC, Lifestyle Network, ANC, Business Mirror, PhilStar.com, Interaksyon.com, Homebased and  Hitlist.ph

About John Havens

Chef John Havens has 20+ years (he began his career at KFC at age 16) experience in the food service industry. He has worked for countless high-end restaurants, steakhouses and hotels all across the United States where he honed his culinary skills. Four years ago, Chef John moved to Saudi Arabia to continue to hone his skills and share his contagious culinary passion. In Saudi Arabia he has opened many restaurants including a few Steakhouses. While in Saudi Arabia, John also was the Culinary Advisor for a Saudi distributor that specializes in American Beef- specifically the Certified Angus Beef® brand. In that role, John has traveled the country, and the region, applying his knowledge and experience in supporting the Certified Angus Beef ® brand and teaching owners and Chefs the virtue of using the brand in their restaurants and hotels.

About Marriott Hotel Manila

Marriott Hotel Manila stands as a centerpiece of the dynamic and exciting mixed-use development of Resorts World Manila. Ideally located in Newport City across NAIA Terminal 3 the hotel is a mere 15-minute drive from Bonifacio Global City and Makati Business District. Blessed with a splendid view of the adjoining 18-hole Villamor Golf Course, it boasts 342 exquisite guest rooms that offers luxurious bedding, high-speed internet, 40" full high definition LCDs with IPTV and the new remote jack pack plug-and-play system. Hotel facilities include Quan Spa, 6 meeting rooms and a Grand Ballroom, 5 superb restaurants, outdoor pool and a health club. Underway now is the expansion project, adding 228 Premier Rooms and a Grand Ballroom offering 8000 sqm of flexible function spaces, promising to be the pre-eminent venue in the Philippines for every event.