Celebrate The Arrival Of The BER Months With Puto Bumbong And Bibingka At Savoy Hotel Manila

The much-anticipated BER months have arrived, and that means only one thing. Make that two. Puto Bumbong and Bibingka come top of mind this time of the year and Savoy Hotel Manila has a fresh batch just for you...

Recognized as the country's leading airport hotel, Savoy Hotel Manila recently hosted a fun-filled and flavorful afternoon dubbed "Puto Bumbong, Bibingka, Merienda at Pika-Pika" to celebrate the arrival of the BER months highlighted by nostalgic and traditional local delicacies to formally jumpstart the first of many feasts of the season.  Like Puto Bumbong and Bibingka. There's just nothing like the fragrant aroma and comforting flavors to warm the senses for the coming holiday season. Plus some interesting and playfully inventive spins for a refreshing modern take to keep things interesting too. Read on and take a virtual first bite of the season's festive flavors at Savoy Hotel Manila...

The coming holiday season brings us all closer together, as bonds are strengthened with reconnection over a sumptuous meal. The timeless and enduring flavors of Puto Bumbong and Bibingka become the flavorful link that binds us all closer together and Savoy Hotel Manila celebrates this tradition with its classic renditions alongside exciting new expressions with a modern twist. It's been said time and again that food is memory, with familiar notes taking you back to a different place and time. As early as September, Savoy Hotel Manila takes you on a nostalgic journey with their traditional and inventive Puto Bumbong and Bibingka selections. 

Savoy Hotel Manila recreates this festive vibe through familiar flavors and then some. Who doesn't have cherished memories of warm rice cakes from childhood holidays? And it's these same memories that continue to warm the palate and soul as the holidays approach. But why wait when you can already have a taste of the festive flavors of the season at Savoy Hotel Manila...

That day at the Savoy Cafe, excitement filled the air with the fragrant aroma of puto bumbong and bibingka to signal the formal arrival of the BER months...

Guests were welcomed by Savoy Hotel Manila management led by Den Ferdinand V. Navarro (center), Savoy Hotel Manila General Manager and Maria Theresa "Thessa" Dela Paz (right), Savoy Hotel Manila Director for Marketing and Communications alongside the culinary team... 

...shown delicately applying the final finishing touches to the sumptuous spread of comforting and nostalgic flavors of the season. 

At the spread, guests enjoyed the timeless flavors of the Special Classic Bibingka (P 140) with salted egg, a dab of margarine, a sprinkling of Muscovado sugar and shaved coconut in its purest and most nostalgic form...

...along with creative renditions reimagining traditional flavors with a modern and contemporary twist like the Leche Flan & Macapuno Bibingka (P 250) topped with a decadent layer of creamy custard and sweet coconut strips...

...and the sweet and savory Hamon & Queso de Bola (P 250) with mildly salty and delectable hints for that contrasting yet delicately balanced sweet and salty finish. It's the festive flavors of the holidays with Christmas ham and Edam cheese taking the usual bibingka next level. The culinary team led by Executive Chef Christian "Kit" Carpio reinvents tradition with indulgent touches weaving the flavors of the season in imaginative expressions of the enduring Bibingka. 

Then, there's the Special Classic Puto Bumbong (P 140) in its original presentation with margarine, Muscovado sugar and fresh shaved coconut that continues to warm the palate... 

...but Executive Chef Christian "Kit" Carpio and his team gets creative with the Mango & Sesame Puto Bumbong (P 190) with sweet mango, roasted sesame and a generous drizzle of silky smooth and creamy coconut milk. The reimagined puto bumbong with Thai-inspired notes is a refreshing variation to enjoy and discover at Savoy Hotel Manila. 

The Coconut Jam & Latik Puto Bumbong (P 190) is yet another creative variation with a double dose of pure coconut indulgence. The coconut jam not only adds that layer of sweetness but a delectable depth in flavor completed by the textural contrast of the crisp toasted coconut curd. 

The day's program also included a bibingka and puto bumbong eating competition to the delight of guests adding even more fun to a flavor-filled afternoon at Savoy Cafe. 

Each guest was served sampling portions of all bibingka and puto bumbong variants at Savoy Cafe...

...best paired with local Tablea Hot Chocolate or Salabat. And there's more...

The "Merienda" and "Pika-Pika" components of the afternoon were ably represented by a tempting array of local comfort food, like the crisp and sweet Turonitos filled with sweet saba...

...the hearty and comforting Pancit Palabok topped with egg and a variety of the day's fresh seafood catch...

...juicy Pork Barbecue Skewers fresh off the grill with its sweet and savory glaze...

...and the Pandesal Ham Slider with Cheese completing the sumptuous Merienda spread at Savoy Cafe. 

Guests can now enjoy the flavors of the season created by Executive Chef Christian "Kit" Carpio (left) and his team at Savoy Hotel Manila for a flavorful jumpstart to the festive holidays. 

The BER months are here. And what better way to celebrate the festive arrival of the BER months than with bibingka and puto bumbong, right? Enjoy Bibingka + Puto Bumbong + Hot Chocolate for only P 420 at Savoy Cafe in a value-packed bundle you just can't pass up. Kickstart the holiday season with Puto Bumbong and Bibingka at Savoy Hotel Manila, it's time to get into the festive holiday vibe with comforting flavors....

Savoy Hotel Manila is located at 101 Andrews Avenue, Pasay City, 1300 Metro Manila. You can also visit their FB Page and IG Feed at https://www.facebook.com/savoyhotelmanila/ and https://www.instagram.com/savoyhotelmanila/ for more information and updates or call (02) 5317 2869 for inquiries.

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