A Fusion of Flavors: New York Comes to Manila at Resorts World Manila's New York Pinoy Deli

Fly to New York with just the tip of your fork...

Let Resorts World Manila take you to The Big Apple and back, only at New York Pinoy Deli, or NYPD, their newest restaurant concept. NYPD offers that unique Manila-New York connection with its wide range of classic New York-inspired flavors plus innovative new dishes combining local flavors for a unique dining experience.

Offering a lavish feast for food lovers, NYPD serves a line-up of juicy and mouth-watering burgers, over-the-top sandwiches, pizza, and pasta creations, as well as a host of classic favorites that combine the core of New York's culinary senses with the familiar zest of local cuisine. It's an exciting fusion of flavors, only at NYPD.

And in typical New York style, NYPD opened with all the glitz and fanfare of The Big Apple in an evening of inventive and creative flavors orchestrated by Resorts World Manila's Director for Culinary Arts, Chef Cyrille Soenen (R) and his team.

At the formal launch, Cyrille Soenen (R) was joined by other key officers including Marriott Manila's General Manager, Bruce Winton; and Resorts World Manila's Vice President for Food & Beverage, Hubertus Cramer (R) in welcoming guests at New York Pinoy Deli, or simply, NYPD.

The opening of NYPD was made official with the ceremonial breaking of bread, led by Resorts World Manila's Chief Hotel Operations Officer, W. Scott Sibley (center), and NYPD's Chef de Cuisine Angelo Timban (L), accompanied by other officers including Hubertus Cramer and Cyrille Soenen, and the feast began...

"This place is built on the strong foundation of a New York Deli," says RWM Chief Hotel Operations Officer Scott Sibley. "The idea was to bring a very chic, wholesome, home-cooked food from New York to Manila. This is something diners here have never seen before with the decor, the lighting, the feel, and the flavors of New York."  The signature dishes from NYPD's kitchen were then presented, reflecting the flavors from the East Coast, all-time Filipino favorites, and playful creations combining the very best of these two culinary worlds, starting with the iconic and traditional 5th Avenue Fresh Roast Turkey Sandwich, with roast turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato and onions on a sesame seed bun. Served with a side of fries, the delicate flavors of the tender roast turkey are pumped up with the bold and smoky notes of the bacon, as the lettuce, tomato and onions round out the flavors and textures in the dish.

No New York dining experience would be complete without the classic Reuben Sandwich, and NYPD recreates this iconic sandwich with thinly sliced pastrami, Gruyere cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing on rye bread. The perfectly grilled rye bread, with its light layer of crispness, absorbs the rich notes of the flavorful pastrami, Gruyere cheese, the sharpness of the saurkraut and creamy Russian dressing in every bite. It's The Big Apple in a sandwich.

The parade of New York flavors continue with the Rainbow Room Monte Cristo, with ham, turkey, and Camembert Cheese on loaf bread, served with fries and honey. Simply dip your Monte Cristo in the honey for a burst of contrasting flavors. Sweet, savory, and creamy, it's a light snack packed with so much flavor, and another winner at NYPD.

"While we do offer solid comfort food from the tri-state area, we also have local Filipino dishes as well as a few fusion items which make our menu unique," adds Scott Sibley. NYPD offers local favorites as well, including its homestyle Chicken Adobo, the traditional chicken leg fillet stewed in vinegar and soy sauce. Other comforting local dishes available at NYPD include Bistek Tagalog, Ginataang Isda, Chicken Galantina, Seafood Kare-Kare, Pampanga's Famous Sisig, and Pork Humba.

Chefs Cyrille Soenen and Angelo "Chubby" Timban then present their unique dishes combining the flavors of New York and Manila with their Tinapa Spaghetti, with smoked fish, crab roe, ripe tomatoes, salted egg, garlic, olive oil, and spaghetti pasta....

...and the equally inventive Laing Lasagna, a spicy vegetable dish with dried taro and coconut milk in lasagna sheets. The combinations are delightfully surprising, and that's what you can expect at NYPD. Brooklyn Style Linguine alongside Caldereta Fettucine, Pulled Lechon Kawali and the Manhattan Burger, and Bacolod Chicken Inasal with the Philadelphia Cheese Steak Hoagie, only at NYPD. Then, there's NYPD's pizzas...

At NYPD, all the pizzas are made fresh as you order, all prepared ala minute, and baked in their very own brick-lined wood-burning oven. The station chefs demonstrate just how fast they can prepare an order of pizza, from laying out the pizza dough and adding the various toppings...

...and just after a few minutes, your pizza is ready, fresh out of NYPD's brick oven. The rustic, homemade Sourdough Crust gives NYPD's signature pizzas that distinct new York look, feel, taste, and vibe, but Chefs Cyrille Soenen and Angelo "Chubby" Timban have even more flavorful surprises in store for you with their line of pizzas.

Like the Filipino-inspired Embotido Pizza, with local flavors topped on a New York style pizza crust...

...the savory Barbecue Pizza...

...the Gambas Pizza, a personal favorite...

...and the classic New York Cheese Pizza.

At NYPD's Carving Station, rolls of Boneless Cebu Lechon were sliced for NYPD's Lechon Wraps, one of the popular stations that evening. In addition to NYPD's signature dishes, you can also enjoy their Central Park Island Buffet with its selection of savory soups, fresh salad greens and compound salads, as well as a Crepe Station that creates custom wraps with different sauces and ingredients, including generous amounts of hearty Lechon Kawali.

For dessert, head over NYPD's Gelato Station and choose from one of many freshly churned batches, including unique flavors like Roasted Garlic, Kaffir Limetta, and Baileys and Edam Cheese.

Or you can have a slice of one of NYPD's signature tall cakes, over a foot high, in a variety of flavors like the vibrant and elegant Red Velvet (L) and the chocolatey and moist Devil's Fudge (R). Have a slice, or have the whole cake with the gang, the wide variety of options at NYPD should satisfy any craving.  

And as you enjoy one of NYPD's many signature dishes, don't forget to look up at the ceiling and enjoy dramatic views and stunning perspectives of New York's famous skyline for that vibrant cosmopolitan vibe. Traditional and familiar flavors from both New York and Manila, along with innovative fusion dishes, NYPD has everything you want, matched with impeccable service. "It's much better than anything you'll get in the city. This restaurant is topnotch. It's an experience that you will not find anywhere else in Metro Manila," explained Scott Sibley. Ready for a culinary journey to New York and back? It all begins at Resorts World Manila's NYPD, now open to take you on a memorable culinary flight.    

New York Pinoy Deli, or NYPD, is located at the Ground Floor, Main Casino Area, Resorts World Manila, Newport City, Pasay or call the Tourist/Visitor Hotline at (02) 908-8833 or visit http://www.rwmanila.com/ for more information on Resorts World Manila's culinary offerings.

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