What's on the Menu?: Croissant, choco cookies, donuts at Marks & Spencer Bakery

MANILA, Philippines - Spend your early mornings with a light breakfast — the all-butter croissant — at Marks & Spencer Bakery located at the ground floor, Eastwood Promenade.

Those who crave something sweeter can opt for the almond croissant. Other must-try treats are the double chocolate cookie and the raspberry jam doughnut, which go well with a cup of hot coffee.

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Perfect pair: Original glazed donut and brewed coffee at Krispy Kreme

Donuts and coffee at Krispy Kreme

When it comes to satisfying your sweet cravings, stick to the classics: original glazed donut and a cup of coffee at Krispy Kreme.

The pillowy donut, topped with a light, creamy glaze that melts in the mouth, goes perfectly with the robust, full-flavored blend of expertly roasted coffee beans brewed fresh and served just the way you love it.

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Crab a bite: The Typhoon Shelter Crab at Crustasia

Typhoon Shelter crab at Crustasia

When the craving for crabs knocks on your palate, Crustasia is the place to be. Try its Typhoon Shelter crab, Crab Maritess, Szechuan, and Singaporean black pepper crab.

Other must-try dishes are Thai spring rolls with shrimps, seafood roll, sharksfin dumplings, baked New Zealand mussels, razor clams in chili black beans, steamed garlic oysters, sate babi ribs, golden fried local duck, Cantonese ribs, shrimp pad thai, Happy Birthday noodles, and salt and pepper squid.

Crustasia accepts catering and reservations. For inquiries, visit or call its branches at Rockwell Power Plant Mall, Makati City, 728-5463; Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Mandaluyong City, 910-4096; and TriNoma Mall, QC, 901-3607.

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Sweet treat: The Dulce de Leche ice cream from Haagen Dazs

Dulce de Leche ice cream at Haagen Dazs

Haagen Dazs lets you indulge this summer in the creamy goodness of Dulce de Leche ice cream. Featuring a delicious mix of caramel and sweet cream laced with ribbons of golden caramel, Dulce de Leche is an ideal treat for the warm and breezy season.

Haagen Dazs has branches at SM Mall of Asia, SM Mega Atrium, and Robinsons Place Ermita.

For inquiries, visit www.haagendazs .com.ph.

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Steak to one: Get unlimited serving of Steak of the Day for P2,000+ per person at the Champagne Room, Manila Hotel.

Epicurean delight at Manila Hotel

Savor the goodness of the finest USDA Angus rib eye steak and prime rib with its Steak of the Day cooked a la minute to your liking at Manila Hotel’s Champagne Room. Complement your meal with fine wines featured in the resto’s “Wine Overflow” promo.

Available during lunch, unlimited serving of Steak of the Day is priced at P2,000+ per person, available from Monday to Saturday, 12 noon to 3 p.m., while the Wine Overflow starts at P880+ available from Monday to Friday, 12 noon to 3 p.m., and 7 to 10:30 p.m.

For inquiries, call 527-9469.

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Claypot indulgence: Braised chicken, preserved sausage and rice claypot at New World

Flavors of Yue 1525 at New World

The New World Makati City, Manila Hotel’s Jasmine Fine Cantonese Restaurant brings authentic Cantonese flavors to Manila, in cooperation with New World Shanghai Hotel’s famous Yue 1525 restaurant and chef Choi Wing Ki.

Enjoy a variety of dishes such as wok-fried crispy noodle with shredded pork and bean sprouts, braised sea cucumber with goose webs, and abalone sauce in clay pot, among others.

For reservations, 811-6888 local 3338.