Last Sunday I had brunch at Marriott Cafe and this chocolate “scuplture” was causing quite a stir among the patrons. At first I thought it was just an ordinary scuplture – aside from the fact that it was made entirely of chocolate and very lifelike, there appeared to be nothing out of the ordinary. Probably made out of styrofoam, I thought. Boy was I wrong. I got the shock of my life when all of a sudden the scuplture moved! Full details, photos, and videos after the jump.
As it turns out, it was as lifelike as it can get because inside is a real person! It was no other than Chef Art Velayo (cool name for a chef who’s literally a piece of art), coated in liquid milk chocolate – from head to toe. An artist comes in every so often to retouch her “makeup”. Of course I had to try tasting her and yes she was indeed made out of delicious chocolate. How often do you get a living, breathing version of your favourite desert?
So we’ve been talking about live chocolate, but how about a tree made out of macaroons, or a painting made out of milk chocolate? The chocolate bar at Marriott Cafe is like a mini Charlie and the Chocolate Factory!
Couples wanting to have fun should visit Marriott Cafe and head over to the chocolate bar for some sweet love. Don’t forget to bring your camera!
Photo Opp with the Chocolate Chef? Why Not!
Whatever is your relationship status, Marriott Manila hails to the heart’s day with something sweet, tempting, and dreamy. What else? With an ardent universal symbol of love—chocolates! Plus, aside from making it extra yummy, we make your celebration picture-worthy too. Photo op with our chocolate chef? Why not!
Live the love on Valentine’s Day as Marriott Café is dressed up for the occasion from music, lights, buffet, and our huge dessert room, all meant to enliven the occasion. At Marriott Manila, we go the extra mile by ensuring it will make an imprint in the heart–presenting our very own decadent chocolate chef which will make a great photo souvenir for both of you for sure. Imagine a life-size, chocolate covered charming ambassador welcoming you and your honey in a huge room filled with all forms of chocolates, which perhaps you never had before: chocolate mascarpone protiferoles, chocolate tres leches, manjari chocolate bar, chocolate pecan tart, chocolate truffles, chocolate bon bon, milk chocolate tart, macaroon chocolate gianduja, chocolate nougat, plus all types of clusters from rocky road, almond, nuts and fruits! And guess what? It doesn’t end there. How about sinfully luscious cake selections from raspberry ganache pound cake, milk chocolate mousse with caramel gelée, and Maracaibo chocolate cheesecake ? To make you drool more, there’s a grand chocolate fountain with condiments, chocolate-dipped strawberry tree, and chocolate fountain so there’s an activity that will make you both closer than ever. To top off everything, there’s also a devoted station for chocolate carving which displays the iconic symbols of love from heart, cupid, kissing couple and more. We bet all these Belgian and Swiss made, lovingly handcrafted pure chocolate creations by our pastry kitchen will give a different kind of sugar high. Notwithstanding are the wide food selections in the dinner buffet, featuring stations from appetizer to dessert that are all tasty and stellar in quality. Avail these on February 13 and 14 both dates on dinner time for only P2, 000 net per head.
If hunting for a venue that offers family-size steak portions with endearing sides of veggies and carbs, Cru Steakhouse offers these and more. You’ll be surprised how tender, hefty, and flavorful all dishes, an evident mark how the chefs cooked and grilled everything lovingly. Intimate, private, and dimly-lit, the fine dining restaurant is committed to give a romantic glow for only P4, 000 net, inclusive of a four-course dinner. Plus, staffs are accommodating and well-versed on wine pairing so this will give you both a fancier epicurean bonding.
Given that your idea of a perfect celebration is spending it at a fab secret hideaway, have a happy Valentine’s stay no less than at Marriott Manila. Avail the room package from February 13 to 15 for only P12, 500 which includes buffet breakfast for two and with tickets to the Seasons of Love or Love Valentine concert at the Newport Performing Arts Theater of the adjacent Newport Mall.
After all the wining, dining, and a sinful chocolate buffet experience, another fun thing you can also consider is visiting Quan Spa. Located at the second floor, get pampered together the way you deserve it as this month highlights a refreshing combo of aroma salt scrub and aroma fusion massage for two, affordably priced at P6, 750 net. Stress-melting, relaxing, plus the benefit of making the skin soft and smooth all over using the most luxurious, 100% organic gayuma spa essentials. So refreshing, the feel is like you just got out of the shower!
On this special day, treat your l’amour in an extra special way at Marriott Manila where pleasure, indulgence, and romance are rolled into one.
For inquiries or reservations, call 988-9999.
Marriott Manila Chocolate Chef video
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