P255 meals at Friday's

MANILA, Philippines – Have lunch at any TGIFriday’s restaurant, Mondays to Fridays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Order any of the seven scrumptious dishes included in the “15 or free promo.” If your order does not arrive in 15 minutes, it’s on the house! Included in this special offer are delectable Friday’s dishes from as low as P225. Promo runs until Aug. 15.

Enjoy the classic Pinoy adobo with an American twist with Friday’s pork adobo. Savor a slab of premium pork marinated with choice spices and slow-cooked for that fall-off-the bone goodness in every bite. It is served with grilled corn on the cob and rice pilaf or java rice.The country fried chicken (tender battered chicken) is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. It comes with rice pilaf or grilled corn on the cob and gravy.

Also try the chicken yakitori, marinated boneless chicken char-grilled on a skewer with all the juicy goodness of Friday’s marinated sauce and served with rice pilaf and corn on the cob.

Friday’s great-tasting pasta dishes such as the sausage and chicken penne pasta are popular lunch treats. Enjoy perfectly cooked penne pasta with mildly spiced Hungarian sausage and chicken chunks in a creamy red sauce topped with Parmesan.

Meat lovers will surely love the US top blade steak, a hefty serving of seasoned char-grilled blade stake drizzled with either country gravy or mushroom sauce and served with your choice of rice pilaf or cheesy mashed potatoes and corn on the cob.

Another delectable Western favorite gets to you fast with Keywest white fish, a choice cut of broiled white fish with Cajun and citrus flavors, served with steaming rice and chef’s vegetables. Try the chipotle chicken sandwich, toasted ciabatta filled to the brim with chicken breasts, a mix of Colby and Monterey Jack cheeses, sweet banana and choice veggies drizzled with chipotle mayonnaise.

TGIFriday’s has branches at Glorietta 3, Robinsons Place Manila, Alabang Town Center, Tomas Morato, Sta.Lucia, Robinsons Galleria, High Street, TriNoma, Mall of Asia, and Ayala Cebu. For inquiries, visit www.fridays.com.ph

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Viva Italia at Heritage Hotel

The Heritage Hotel, in partnership with the Italian Trade Commission, offers the “Amore–Italian Festival” where a total of P 20,000 worth of Linea Italia gift certificates and a roundtrip ticket for two via KLM to Italy are at stake for diners at Riviera Café’s lunch buffet.

Promo is ongoing until July 4. Indulge in handmade pizza and antipasta such as lamb chop with mint pesto and jus, romaine oxtail stew, grilled fish with anchovy butter and capers, chicken vesuvio, gnocchi alla giordano, pescespada a ghiotta (swordfish with tomato, olives and capers), red snapper livornese, cozze a reganti, chicken calabrese with olives and potatoes, stewed mussel in celery, onion and white wine polenta, steak alla pizzaiola, ratatouille nicoise, osso bucco, and many more.

For dessert there are tiramisu, zucotto, caramel-apple coffee cake and amaretto cheesecake paired with a cup of cappuccino or espresso.

For reservations, call The Heritage Hotel Manila at 854-8888 or e-mail foodbev@heritagehotelmanila.com.

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Fifty percent off on rooms at Diamond Hotel

At Diamond Hotel enjoy 50 percent off on room accommodations on your second night when you avail of the P5,000 net superior room package on your first night. The room package includes breakfast buffet for two at Palm Court Café, complimentary mini bar, free Internet access, waived charges for local city calls and complimentary use of the swimming pool. Fifty percent off is also applicable on gym membership and business center services. Astralis by Diamond Hotel, located at the Power Plant Mall Rockwell, extends the same discount on Astralis cocktails every Tuesday and Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Treat yourself to Diamond Hotel’s award-winning restaurants such as Restaurant Le Bellevue, and Yurakuen Japanese Restaurant and get 30 percent off. Palm Court Café & Bar, Kohikan at the Diamond, and Sky Lounge Music Bar also offers 30 percent less on total food and beverage bill. Relax and rejuvenate your body with 30 percent off on massage at the Diamond Spa and LifeSpan reflexology services. Promo is ongoing until June 30.

For reservations, call 528-3000 local 1141 or e-mail reservations@ diamondhotel.com.

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

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Tapa, paella, and more at Tapella

Tapella — tapas, paella and more by Gaudi — is now serving creative, fun and exciting Spanish cuisine at affordable prices at Greenbelt 5. 

Check out the dishes prepared by Spanish chef Alexandra. She has created a diverse menu of modern tapas, paellas, salads, seafood, and desserts, which are revolutionizing the Spanish bar and dining scene.

Indulge in a truly delightful dining experience with with family and friends.

Savor carefully selected wines from around the world or enjoy a cocktail drink from the wide array of drinks available at the bar. 

Tapella is located at Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center, Makati City. For inquiries, call 757-2710 to 11, visit www.tapella-restaurant.com, or e-mail inquiry@tapella-restaurant.com.

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Chicken yakitori, sake, and donburi at Tokyo Tokyo Metro

Tokyo Tokyo Metro (TTM) is now open in Glorietta 5 and on Valero St., Makati.

TTM distinguishes itself by offering authentic yet inexpensive Japanese food set in izakaya backdrop.

It also offers sake, a popular Japanese rice wine, among other refreshing drinks.

TTM offers other yummy culinary creations, including yakitori (Japanese grilled chicken), ramen, donburi (savory stew on rice), and seafood bento, which go well with sake or beer.

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Classic callos at Gonzo Grill

Gonzo’s Grill and Restaurant specializes in callos. It also offers classic Filipino, Spanish, and American cuisine.

The callos is cooked and prepared the traditional way.

The tender tripe is made even tastier with a tasty sauce of tomato, chickpeas, olives and Spanish sausage. Other specialties include cheeseburger and grilled babyback ribs.

Gonzo’s Grill and Restaurant is at 130 LP Leviste St. Salcedo Village, Makati.