The newest integrated resort destination in Manila celebrates French culture and cuisine this July as it hosts a special dinner prepared by 2-starred Michelin Chef and Chef de Cuisine William Mahi of The Tasting Room, City of Dreams Manila’s modern European restaurant on July 14, Bastille Day. Enhancing the festivities are special price reductions on globally-renowned French wines by the country’s noteworthy estates, which are offered for the entire month of July.
“1789 Prise de La Bastille”: An Exceptional Five-Course Celebration
On July 14 at dinner, guests can delight in a rare and exclusive opportunity to indulge in a carefully curated five-course menu. Dubbed the “1789 Prise de La Bastille”, the dinner pays homage to the rich and vibrant heritage of France highlighting the myriad flavors, textures and scents synonymous with the character of its people.
Chef William Mahi, who hails from France, incorporates the best of his home country in the evening’s menu. One highlight is the main course, Poulard de Bresse with Brussels sprouts, beetroot, celeriac puree, black truffle and almond cream. The dish features Bresse chicken, a free-range chicken from France with a reputation of being the best quality in the world.
French Wines at Special Prices
On July 14, The Tasting Room will offer its vast selection of French wines at half price, and a reduction of 30% on the same assortment for the entire month, to pair with the special menu. Included in this selection are premium vintages, including 1982 Chateau Latour; 1989 Chateau Haut Brion; 2004 Chateau Margaux; 2005 Cristal Roederer Rose; and 2005 Bordeaux White, Pavillon Blanc du Chateau Margaux and other wines in The Tasting Room’s collection comprising champagne, white wine, rose wine and red wine, all hailing from topnotch French vineyards and estates in Burgundy, Loire Valley, Alsace, Rhone Valley, Bordeaux, Margaux, Saint Julien, Pauillac, Saint Estephe, Graves, Pomerol, Saint Emilion,and the southern region.
Chef de Cuisine William Mahi
With 19 years of culinary experience under his belt, the 33-year old Tasting Room Chef de Cuisine William Mahi has received numerous accolades, including a Gold Medal as Best Apprentice of France in 1998; Best European Restaurant in 2010 by Shanghai Travel and Leisure (for LAN Club Shanghai); Running Chef of the Year award in China by the City Weekend Magazine in 2011; Best Hotel Restaurant in Turkey for 2012 (for Gaja Restaurant); and 2 Stars in the Michelin Guide (2014).
From 2013 to 2014, he was Consultant and Chef de Cuisine at Spondi Restaurant, one of the best restaurants in Athens. Spondi has 2 Michelin stars, and was ranked #97 in the list of San Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2013. Mahi grew up in the Basque area of France. His experience hails from working in Paris and Lyon in 1, 2 and 3-Michelin Star restaurants, where he rose from apprentice to Sous Chef. He has since worked as Chef de Cuisine in other parts of the globe, such as Beirut, Shanghai, Istanbul, and Athens before coming to City of Dreams Manila.
Interested parties may book a restaurant reservation online through City of Dreams Manila’s website www.cityofdreams.com.ph and click the “Make a Reservation” tab on the upper right of the page. They may also call (63 2) 800-8080 or e-mail guestservices@cod-manila.com.
