“Food is symbolic of love when words are inadequate.” – Alan D. Wolfelt
A leader in the local food industry, MW Group recently launched its flagship store, the Mrs. Wharton Cake, in Oton, as it continues to expand.
Mrs. Wharton, well-known for its mouthwatering whole and mini cakes for all occasions, has a long sweet list that includes the popular Mango Surprise, Tres Leches, Tiramisu, Ube Cream Cake, and Dream Cake.
“Through the flagship store, Mrs. Wharton will surely make its terrific cakes and cupcakes crafted with premium ingredients accessible to the town’s residents and those who travel to and from southern Iloilo,“ said Anna Marie Wharton, CEO of MW Group. “The cafe features both indoor and outdoor dining areas. Tucked in the middle of a garden with a fountain, it is the perfect place for those who seek some quiet time and a rendezvous with oneself over a slice of cake and a good book.”
And she added “The cafe’s design showcases both contemporary and heritage. It is the perfect spot to take a photo.”
The cafe is located inside the one-hectare ancestral estate founded by Wharton’s mother, Doña Consing Rivera.
Casa Riviera, an events venue
Also at the heart of this estate is Casa Riviera. It is an events venue ideal for private weddings and other occasions. Instagrammable, it is also an ideal place for photoshoots.
Anja Palabrica, chief marketing officer of the MW Group, shared that her grandmother would always find excuses to celebrate events in the house.”She would even go to the extent of renovating a few things in the house in preparation for these events. I remember all our chandeliers in the house would light up, and the fountain outside would turn on. She would also hire several people to do the catering, decorating, and table settings,” Palabrica said. “Now, we have restored the old house to the life of the party it once was.”
MW Group’s Food Brands
Yes, MW Group is more than just cakes and sweets. The company also manages other popular food brands which Ilonggos love. Scones and Clotted Cream Pastry offers fresh bakes such as British scones (plain and with cream), strudels, tarts, puff pastries, and the famous Love Box.
When your choice is something spicy, there’s Lazy Susan. It serves Taiwanese-inspired streetfood such as Sichuan Noodles, Spicy Beef Noodles, Lu Rou Fan, Pork or Duck Bao, Sichuan Chicken Cold Noodles, Scallion Wrap, Sichuan Pork Dumplings, Black Sesame Meat Bun, and Pepper Buns. Lazy Susan is at the food hall of SM City Iloilo’s north wing.
Just like Scones and Clotted Cream Pastry which also carries Mrs. Wharton Cakes, Lazy Susan has a kiosk at the Food Hall of SM City Iloilo North Wing.
“The MW Group continues to make your life exciting, one bite at a time,” enthused Anna Marie Wharton.
