Super-size your summer at Diamond Hotel

MANILA, Philippines – At Diamond Hotel Philippines, check in with the whole family for only P5,000 net for a superior room and chill by the pool to enjoy jam-packed activities. 

For a day of pure relaxation, guests can luxuriate poolside to soak up the sun, take a dip or enjoy an outdoor massage. Every Saturday afternoon, kids can immerse themselves in fun water games, creative art activities, origami making, exciting chef’s demos and try their hand at beverage mixing. 

Accommodation also includes breakfast buffet for two, complimentary mini-bar, free Internet access in the rooms and lobby, waived charges for local city calls, and complimentary use of the swimming pool for 2 adults and 2 kids. Stay another night or get another room for a discounted rate of P4,000 net, exclusive of breakfast.

To beat the heat, avail of the hotel’s Super Summer Coolers at the Poolside Bar featuring the Halo Halo Fiesta Grande, Ice Cream Paradise with multiple scoops of ice cream, Refreshing Fruit Smoothies, cool Summer Mocktails, and Fresh Fruit Shakes.

The Super Sized Room promo is valid until June 15. Rooms are subject to availability and advance reservations is advised. Rates may not be combined with other promotional programs, packages or used for corporate or group bookings. All prices are inclusive of 10 percent service charge and local government tax. These promotions are not valid in conjunction with other promotions or discount offers.

Diamond Hotel Philippines is located at Roxas Boulevard corner Dr. J Quintos St., Manila. For inquiries and reservations, call 528-3000, 305-3000 or e-mail bizcenter@diamondhotel.com. For more information visit www.diamond hotel.com.

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Food and drink sharing at Tsoko.Nut Batirol

Share a delicious meal and healthy drink with your officemates and friends at Tsoko.Nut Batirol.

Go for the pata pinaksiw lechon for only P195, with generous servings good for two to three people.

Try it with the Dalandan Salabat Twist (P125) good for three or four.

Tsoko.Nut Batirol branches are located at De La Rosa Carpark, SM Makati, RCBC Plaza, and Excelsior-Eastwood in Quezon City, with more branches soon to open at Southgate Mall at Magallanes/EDSA Station and Worldcenter at Shaw Boulevard corner EDSA.

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New Southwest flavors at Texas Roadhouse Grill

Locked and loaded – these best describe the new flavors at Texas Roadhouse Grill, the first authentic modern Western cowboy saloon in Manila.

Texas Roadhouse Grill’s new Loaded Meatloaf is stuffed to bursting with Parmesan cheese, garlic, onions and a touch of marinara sauce. Topped with gravy, a hefty side of mashed potatoes and fresh steamed vegetables complete the authentic cowboy meal.

The Wild West experience will not be complete without premium, tender Braised Beef Short Rib, slow-cooked till fork-tender, topped with braising sauce and sesame seeds. Guaranteed to satisfy hearty appetites with a serving of Texas rice and fresh steamed vegetables.

For bonfire nights out, Texas Quesadillas deliver heft and taste in grilled chicken, fajita onions and mixed cheeses in buttery toasted flour tortillas topped with salsa, sour cream and tomatoes.

Texas Roadhouse Grill is located at Bldg 1., Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig (tel. 856-1547 to 48) or at El Pueblo Real de Manila, Ruby Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig (635-6715 to 16).

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Goldilocks whips up a mango dessert

Known for always offering its customers something new, Goldilocks, the country’s number one bakeshop, has unveiled its latest creation, the Mango Angel Torte.

This delectable dessert features velvety meringue, a heaping mango cream layer and crunchy sansrival shell entirely covered in cubed mangoes.

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InterContinental Manila to raffle off weekend stays

Dine at InterContinental Manila’s restaurants from March 1 to April 31 and get a chance to win weekend accommodations at its sister hotels: InterContinental Singapore, Crowne Plaza Manila, Holiday Inn Galleria and Holiday Inn Clark.

A minimum total food bill of P10, 000 entitles you to a raffle ticket for a chance to win a weekend stay for two (three days/two nights) at the beautiful InterContinental Singapore, inclusive of roundtrip plane tickets, while a minimum total food bill of P5, 000 earns you one raffle ticket for a weekend overnight stay for two at Holiday Inn Clark, Holiday Inn Galleria or Crowne Plaza Manila. Grand raffle draw will be on May 4. 

InterContinental Manila will likewise give out five free Yellow Swiper games from Timezone to diners with a minimum total food bill of P 2,000.

The hotel has four restaurant outlets, namely the Prince Albert Rotisserie, which specializes in French and continental cuisine fine-dining style; the folksy and colorful Café Jeepney, which serves up hearty lunch and dinner buffets in addition to a la carte items of popular local and international dishes; Gambrinus Bar at the lobby, where guests can dine and listen to live music performances; and the Sol Y Sombra poolside restaurant, which is famous for its Filipino street eats, thirst quenchers and delicious snacks that can be taken inside native bamboo huts (bahay kubo).

Call 793-7000 for information and reservations.