I'm not an advocate for Greenpeace movement or a saint when it comes to being eco-conscious, but I do believe in green consumerism. Makati Shangri-La, in line with the chain's aim to operate sustainably, is joining the call for this positive eco change! They recently launched their global campaign called Rooted in Nature, and I'm really excited to share this with all of you!
Rooted in Nature targets green consumerism and boosts the economy as well by using products that comes from small, sustainable local farms. For the whole month of April this year, the different Makati Shangri-La food outlets {Inagiku, Sage Bespoke Grill, Shang Palace, Circles Event Cafe} will feature sustainable, prix fixe menu that showcases the best food products in the country. They're not only eco-friendly dishes, they're really delicious, too!
We all want Momma Nature to be happy, but let's face it, the food being delicious is still a go/no-go factor; and if you value heuristic, you'd be pleased to know that since the offerings come in a fixed price, your dining experience won't add up to a scary total.
We all want Momma Nature to be happy, but let's face it, the food being delicious is still a go/no-go factor; and if you value heuristic, you'd be pleased to know that since the offerings come in a fixed price, your dining experience won't add up to a scary total.
sage bespoke grill
Ingredients are flown in from the different parts of the country daily to ensure excellent quality and freshness! Sage Bespoke Grill's Executive Chef, Gilles Gali, made sure that the superior ingredients are not wasted by skillfully preparing dishes that were both immaculately plated and deliciously divine!
Shrimp Carpaccio and Tartar with Calamansi Sorbet
Cucumber Gazpacho, Breaded Slippery Oyster and Goat Cheese
Lapu-lapu, Beetroot, and Clams
Chicken Breast Cooked in Fresh Herbs Rice Crust
Makati Shangri-La's Executive Pastry Chef, Romain Renard, did a fantastic job with this dessert named Baguio's Garden - most of the ingredients are from the City of Pines. It's light, not cloyingly sweet, and super cute! Somehow, it reminds me of Mario Brothers.
inagiku
Makati Shangri-La source seafood from Meliomar - a local processing and export partner of Artesmar. Artesmar is a fishery improvement project that helps small-scale fisheries develop a more sustainable business and better fishing practices. Not only that, they support the livelihood of local fishing communities as well!
Knowing that important info made me appreciate what Inagiku's Executive Chef {Yoshio Ishikawa} has prepared for us more! Fantastic! Simply fantastic!
Tuna Tartar with Mirin Sauce
Grilled Eggplant with Sesame Sauce
Corn Dashi Soup with Sweet Pork - the corn and pork are from Batangas while the potato used is from Cabanatuan.
Steamed Local Sea Bass in Salt Block - the delicate slices of the steamed fish are protected by seaweed to avoid being tainted with salt. The unveiling of the fish itself made me anticipate with great delight. The taste made me happier! The seaweed covering gave a memorable appeal to the ultra fresh and tender fish. So good!
shang palace
Above are just some of Makati Shangri-La's Shang Palace's contributions to the Rooted in Nature campaign. Executive Chef Richard Thong Moon Hong teased our willing palates with slightly spicy Roasted and Boiled Peanuts {sourced from Isabela, Pangasinan, La Union, Quirino, Cagayan, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Aurora, Albay, and Iloilo} and the savory King Prawn Salad {prepared with prawns from Roxas}. We washed them all down with a refreshing Ripe Mango Juice. The mangoes, like the rest, are sourced from the best homegrown producers. They're from Guimaras Island, also known as the Mango Country.
circles event café
The regional food system of acquiring the best sustainable products is also very much evident at Circles Event Cafe. Quality vegetables from Bukidnon, poultry from Pamora Farm in Garreta, Malagos Farm's dairy products, chocolates from Davao, and Gourmet Farm's coffee are just a few that the Circles' chefs uses.
Gigantic yellow fin tuna and other delicious seafood from Meliomar and King Marine Bio Technology.
Baguio Strawberry Melba, Strawberry Marshmallow, White Chocolate Ganache
Tagaytay Cofee and Caramel Delight with Almond Streusel and Orange Jelly
What I love most about this campaign is the awareness Makati Shangri-La is creating. I think consumers are more mindful about what they are eating nowadays. It is important to know where our food is coming from and what impact {environment, economic, ethics} it is causing to everything around us. Environmentalism and all that "Save Mother Earth! Save Mother Earth" thing is not just a trend. It is a reality. I'm not a scientist, but I think that everything is interconnected somehow. What we tend to ignore now will plague us someday in a big way.
PhP 1,500 Inagiku Rooted in Nature set menu
PhP 1,500 Sage Bespoke Grill Rooted in Nature set menu
PhP 1,500 Shang Palace Rooted in Nature set menu
The set menus are available all throughout the month of April 2015.
Makati Shangri-La Rooted in Nature
2/F Makati Shangri-la Hotel Manila
Ayala Ave., cor Makati Ave.,
Makati City, Philippines
Contact No.: (+632) 814.25.80
Website: www.shangrila.com
Facebook: Makati ShangriLa
Twitter: @MakatiShangriLa
Onward and Upward!
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