50-percent off Birthday Noodles at Super Bowl of China

MANILA, Philippines - Super Bowl of China’s popular Birthday Noodles are available at 50-percent off (now at P130) the original price (P260) whether for dine-in, take-out, or delivery orders with no limit to the number of orders from Aug. 1 to Oct. 31. Indulge in a hot bowl of freshly cooked e-fu canton noodles topped with shrimps, cuttlefish, quail eggs, BBQ pork asado, sliced pork, and mixed veggies made even more flavorful by a spicy sesame and dark soy sauce combination. Promo is available at Super Bowl of China branches at the fourth floor, SM Megamall Atrium, Mandaluyong City; second floor, Glorietta 4, Makati City; third floor, Chef’s Avenue, Festival Mall, Alabang; third floor, Gateway Mall, Araneta Center, Cubao, QC; ground floor, Main Mall, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City; M1 Activity Center, TriNoma Mall, QC; and the ground floor, Midtown Wing, Robinsons Place Manila.

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Ham-ming is fun: The Triple Ham and Cheese Pizza from Greenwich

All-meat overloaded pizzas at Greenwich

Greenwich, the country’s favorite pizza chain, unveils the meatiest pizzas in the country: the new Greenwich Overloaded Pizzas All-Meat Edition. Featuring two mouthwatering flavors — the All-Meat and Cheese Overload (P229) and the Triple Ham and Cheese Pizza (P199) — that are perfect for a macho appetite, the new All-Meat Overloaded Pizzas will beef up barkada bonding moments like never before. The All-Meat and Cheese Overload boasts a delicious fusion of Italian sausage, bacon bits, beef salami, spiced ham, and pepperoni with mozzarella, cheddar, Parmesan, and special cheeses, while the Triple Ham and Cheese Overload is topped with three times more ham — pastrami ham, cooked ham, and spiced ham — and layers of mozzarella, cheddar, Parmesan, and special cheeses.

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Rib-tickling: The baby back ribs at ClawDaddy

Baby back ribs and sausages at ClawDaddy

ClawDaddy satisfies diners’ meat cravings with its delectable baby back ribs, chicken barbecue, and sausages. Those who opt for healthier alternatives can go for salads, fish and chips, pasta, crabs, freshwater prawns, shrimps, New Zealand mussels, and clams. ClawDaddy has branches at Eton Centris Walk, Edsa corner Quezon Ave., QC, 352-3445; The Ledge, sixth floor, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Ortigas, 363-5679; B6 Bonifacio High Street, Taguig, 856-4785; and its newest branch in Solenad, Nuvali, Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

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Eats a treat: A P300 single-receipt purchase entitles diners to a free fruit smoothie at Reyes Barbecue.

Free smoothie at Reyes Barbecue

In celebration of its ninth anniversary on Aug. 8, Reyes Barbecue treats diners to a glass of fresh fruit smoothie. Just visit any of the participating Reyes Barbecue stores on Aug. 8, make a P300 single-receipt purchase to enjoy your free fruit smoothie, which comes in four flavors: mango, watermelon, papaya, and melon. Participating Reyes Barbecue stores are Shangri-La Mall, Robinsons Galleria, Nuvali Evozone, UP TechnoHub, Pavilion Mall, SM Mall of Asia, SM Marikina, SM Supercenter Pasig, SM Las Piñas, SM Bicutan, SM Bacoor, SM Marilao, SM Baliwag, SM Clark, SM Pampanga, SM Tarlac, SM Lucena, SM Naga, 168 Mall, Emerald Mansions, Venice Piazza McKinley Hill, Waltermart Mall Makati, Cash and Carry Mall, Divisoria Mall, Pacific Star Building, Makati.

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Claws open: The Balinese chili crab at Crustasia Asian Bistro

Balinese chili crab, beef semur at Crustasia Asian Bistro

Crustasia Asian Bistro tempts diners with its best-sellers: the satay meat sampler, the Grand Javanese Sampler, Balinese chili crab, beef semur, kung pao chicken, and Shanghai fried dumpling. Crustasia Asian Bistro also accepts catering and reservations. For inquiries, visit or call its branches at Rockwell Power Plant Mall, Makati City, 728-5463; and Shangri-La Plaza Mall, 910-409.

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Curry on: The kari-ayam at Café Noir, G Hotel Manila

Eggs Benedict, kari ayam at G Hotel Manila

Asian and international cuisines highlight the new and improved menu of Café Noir at G Hotel Manila. Featured items are the signature Waterfront Eggs Benedict, US beef burger, southern fried chicken, grilled pork belly with Thai-style fried rice, kari ayam (chicken breast fillet and potato in Indian curry sauce flavored with pandan), and bam-i, among others. G Hotel Manila is at 2090 Roxas Blvd., Malate, Manila. For reservations, call 526-1212 local 2224, or visit www.g-hotel.com.ph.

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Pop it: Indulge in Moet & Chandon and get a chance to win a Jewelmer South Sea Pearl pendant at The Pen.

‘Bubbles and Pearls’ brunch buffet at The Pen

Escolta brings back its popular “Bubbles and Pearls” Sunday Champagne brunch buffet this August. Guests can indulge in Moet & Chandon Champagne Brut and be dazzled by Philippine South Sea Pearls from Jewelmer as accompaniments to the Sunday brunch buffet. The buffet features an extensive medley of gourmet antipasti, hors d’oeuvres and entrees with a choice of European, Mediterranean, and Asian fare. Every Sunday, there will be a lucky winner of a Jewelmer South Sea Pearl pendant. At the end of the promo, all patrons get a chance to win a Jewelmer South Sea Pearl lariat. Escolta’s Sunday Champagne brunch buffet, which is priced at P2,400 (adults, with unlimited Champagne) and P1,700 (adults, food only, excluding Champagne), and P1,000 (children under 12), is served from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For reservations, call 887-2888, e-mail diningpmn@peninsula.com or visit peninsula.com.

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Nuggets, mo?: The Chicken Nugget Crunchers at Jollibee

Chicken nugget crunchers at Jollibee

Jollibee Chicken Nugget Crunchers, the new nugget of choice for moms, is fortified with vitamin A to help develop their kids’ eyesight. Kids will also delight in munching the hand-held and “dip-able” Chicken Nugget Crunchers, especially with its sweet, flavorful barbecue sauce. Enjoy it with rice, a regular soft drink, and the featured collectible toy for only P98. It can also be enjoyed solo for P75, as a value meal with rice and regular soft drink for P99, or with regular fries and regular-sized soft drink for P110. Jollibee Chicken Nugget Crunchers are now available at all Jollibee branches nationwide for dine-in, drive-through, and take-out. For delivery, call the Jollibee Express Delivery Service hotline at 8-7000 or visit www.jollibeedelivery.com.