The new normal may keep us apart during the holidays, but there are countless ways to reconnect with friends and family in this most anticipated season of the year...
One is never too far away from loved ones, more so in these challenging times with the lingering threat of a global pandemic. In a novel and innovative approach to this new normal, Resorts World Manila celebrates the holidays online with "I'll be ZOOM for Christmas" bringing holiday cheer and a whole lot of good vibes to end the year on a high note.
In a move that reflects the sign of the times, Resorts World Manila takes on the holidays in this new normal with a festive online event last 15 December with a virtual press con and media thanksgiving celebration. It was also a good time to see old friends again.
During the online event, Resorts World Manila sent a sumptuous feast prepared by the various dining establishments of the resort property including Casa Buenas, Silogue, Happy 9, Silk Road and Garden Wing Cafe to complete the celebration, packed and sealed in a woven basket...
...starting with the Garlic Pancit Canton with Crab Meat by Casa Buenas. One of my favorites at Casa Buenas, the local dish combines the rich nutty notes of garlic and butter with the succulent briny sweetness of crab meat for an indulgent noodle dish (for more on Casa Buenas, see my post, Come Home to Casa Buenas, Now Open at Resorts World Manila on their specialty dishes like the Garlic Pancit Canton with Crab Meat and more).
The hearty Angus Beef Tapsilog by Silogue is a meal in itself with fork-tender Angus beef tapa on rice topped with a sunny side-up. Gently break the yolk and experience that comforting richness with each bite with this all-time breakfast favorite from Silogue.
Asian flavors are up next with the Crispy Salmon with Dark Soy Glaze by Happy 9...
...and the richly spiced hints of Chicken Tikka by Silk Road weaves its complex layered notes to a hearty lunch at home while on Zoom.
The sumptuous lunch is capped by the decadent Tablea Chocolate Cake by the Garden Wing Cafe with its deep, bold and luscious chocolate notes. Packed in convenient and environment-friendly containers, each sumptuous meal is easy to enjoy while on Zoom. You too can can enjoy a wide variety of tasty options from Resorts World Manila for dine-in, take-out and delivery (for more on their culinary offers, see my post, Dining in the Next Normal: Resorts World Manila Launches Grand Fiesta Manila Holiday Offerings with 11 Thrills of Christmas detailing the sumptuous dining packages and resort-wide holiday offers). During the online press con, Resorts World Manila shared their plans for a festive new year's celebration...
Resorts World Manila ends the year with the Grand Countdown to 2021 dubbed as "New Year. New Hope. New Thrills," a virtual event featuring Jed Madela, Jona and Morisette, and comedian Jon Santos hosted by Jon Joven and Nicole Laurel Asensio at the Newport Performing Arts Theater on December 31. The event also features a live stream of the Holy Mass celebration at 6pm before the unique online entertainment spectacle. Tickets to the Grand Countdown to 2021 are now available via KTX.ph.
Resorts World Manila also sent their Holiday Hampers with a distinctly local vibe. In support of the #PinasMunaTayo initiative, the festive holiday hampers feature 100% home-grown products from the hamper to its contents. Consistent with its advocacy, RWM supports local businesses with products from Sorsogon and other provinces included in the Holiday Hampers...
...from their fresh-baked items...
...and indulgent desserts...
...to local products like the crisp Bizcocho de Zamboanga Coffee Bread Toast by Baker's Field...
...the spicy All-Natural Basimati Fermented Chili Labuyo Cerveza by Kitchen Witchery...
...the Mango Liqueur by Aldio...
...and the Ilocos Bagnet Chicharon by Chicharona Food Delicacies.
Along with the package from RWM were bottles of San Miguel Pale Pilsen and Smirnoff Mule for some refreshing libation to get you in a holiday spirit while on Zoom. Staying connected with family and friends during the holidays in this new normal is still possible with alternative online options, and Resorts World Manila makes it even more memorable with their sumptuous meals and Holiday Hampers conveniently packed and delivered to your doorstep.
For more on Resorts World Manila's Grand Fiesta Manila 2020 offerings, visit their website at https://www.rwmanila.com/.
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