Edsa and Makati Shangri-La Hotels present 'Signature Weddings'

MANILA, Philippines - Edsa Shangri-La and Makati Shangri-La Hotels will launch “Signature Weddings” on Aug. 27 to 29, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. with a bridal fair on the second-floor gallery of Greenbelt 5 across the Celebrations at Shangri-La store.

The bridal fair is a one-stop-shop for couples who wish to plan their wedding day well. Check out Edsa Shangri-La and Makati Shangri-La’s four “Signature Wedding” packages, which include accommodations in a luxurious bridal suite, various wedding amenities, Shangri-La-branded wedding collateral, signature dishes created by master chefs, an exclusive honeymoon offer in select Shangri-La hotels and resorts worldwide, and a memorable gift for the couple’s first anniversary celebration.

For information, call Celebrations at Shangri-La at 729-6626.

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Monggo tinapa at Bagoong Club

For a limited time only, Bagoong Club offers “Kainan sa Tag-ulan” dishes. Indulge in monggo tinapa, monggo soup topped with smoked bangus belly chunks, chicharon, and crispy malunggay leaves. Bagoong Club is at 122 Scout Dr. Lazcano, Sacred Heart, QC.

For information, call 929-5450 or 929-0544.

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Gourmet burgers at Chili’s

Chili’s offers its new burger selections. Must-try items are the Gourmet Burger, ground beef encrusted in peppercorns and served with fried pickles, smeared with Dijon aioli and topped with Gouda cheese; Patty Melt, a grilled burger with chipotle-glazed onions and crispy bacon served with Jalapeño-ranch dressing; Smoked Meatloaf Burger, a thick, flavorful chunk topped with crispy onion strings on a sesame-seed bun with shredded lettuce, tomatoes and pickles; and the Ultimate Mushroom Burger, grilled burger with melted Swiss cheese, topped with a rich mushroom sauce and crispy onion strings.

Chili’s has branches at Greenbelt 5, 729-3022; Greenhills, 727-2959; and Tomas Morato, QC, 372-5017.

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Free slice of cake at Goldilocks

Order P150 worth of your favorite Goldilocks fare and get a slice of choco roll or a mocha-nut crunch roll, absolutely free. 

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Mid-Autumn Moon Festival at Manila Pavilion

Manila Pavilion celebrates the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival with Oriental dishes prepared by executive Chinese chef Lee Yan Feng at Peony Garden available until until Sept. 30. The Mid-Autumn set menus start at P8,000 for a table of 10 persons. Dishes include seafood bean curd with polon chay in thick soup; roasted duck; steamed garoupa fish with shredded ginger and shallots; stir-fried fresh scallop and shrimp with long cheng tea leaf; stir-fried eve noodle with chicken egg; deep-fried spareribs with honey lemon sauce; and moon cake combination, to name a few. Regular a la carte and set menus are also offered daily. Regular set menus start at P5,888 for a table of 10 persons. Moon cakes are available on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Patisserie.

For information, call 526-1212 local 2303 (Peony Garden) and 2326 (Patisserie).

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Wagyu steaks at Melo’s

Melo’s provides an array of mouthwatering marbled Wagyu steaks.

“We at Melo’s believe in personalized service — we give you the steak that you want and deserve,” says Caron Santiago Macasaet, daughter of founder Melo Santiago.  “We get our Wagyu beef from an exclusive supplier because we want to give our guests the real steak experience.”

Melo’s Wagyu rib eye is juicy with marbled fat; the Wagyu tenderloin is soft and savory; the Wagyu striploin steak melts in the mouth; while the T-bone and Porterhouse steaks are the best-sellers. For information, visit or call Melo’s at Westgate Filinvest Alabang 771-3945; Jupiter St. Makati City, 899-9403; Sgt. Esguerra St. Quezon City, 924-9194 and Burgos Circle, The Fort 403-5968.