P5,500 room packages for Halloween at Discovery Suites

Discovery Suites celebrates Halloween from Oct. 26 to Nov. 4 with special room packages priced at P5,500 net for a regular Junior Suite, and P6,500 net for a regular One Bedroom Suite. This is inclusive of overnight stay with breakfast for two at Restaurant 5, discount vouchers from Terra Wellness Spa and two tickets to the Discovery Suites’ Halloween Children’s Party on Oct. 31 at P7,000. The One Bedroom Serendipity Suite with all the inclusions is available for P 8,500.   On Oct. 31, “Play Dead,” the Halloween celebration, begins at 2 p.m. with a merienda buffet, followed by hosted games, raffles and side shows. At the appointed hour, the staff will lead guests to the Horror Gallery, where kids can interact with zombies in various shapes, forms and sizes. Tickets are P600 net per person.

For information, call 719-6930-32, 719-8888, or e-mail rsvn@discovery.com.ph.

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Win an iPad 2 and more at Chili’s

Chili’s gives away gadgets, imported Chili’s merchandise, and premium gift certificates this October for its fourth annual “I Love Chili’s” guest appreciation program. On all Fridays of October (Oct. 12, 19 and 26), up to nine winners will bring home Chili’s merchandise (messenger bags and backpacks, Chili’s Fossil-branded watches, and pepper-shaped USB drives) for the true Chili’s fan, the latest gadgets for certified techies, and premium gift certificates for shopaholics.  Dine in at Chili’s and get a chance to win an Apple iPad 2, a Samsung smartphone, Rustan’s Stores and Fully Booked gift checks worth P5,000 and P2,500, respectively, and the coolest imported Chili’s merchandise. Simply drop your business card in the designated fishbowl for the raffle that will be held on the very same night. 

Chili’s is at Greenbelt 5, Makati, 729-3022; Greenhills, San Juan, 727-2959; Tomas Morato, Quezon City, 372-5017, Chili’s Too at the Power Plant Mall in Rockwell, 659-6527 and Alabang Town Center, 846-2647.

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Just the way you like it: Ribs straight from the grill at Hyatt Hotel and Casino

The Fireplace new style ribs at Hyatt Hotel and Casino

Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila’s The Fireplace extends its “Ribs Straight from the Grill” offer to the end of October. Sous chef Noel Bejasa has prepared a selection of succulent, smoked, barbecued baby back ribs for guests to enjoy for only P950 per order. There are four signature rib creations: Noel’s smoky ribs — braised, smoked ribs complemented by traditional barbecue sauce; The Fireplace new-style ribs — braised, grilled ribs with a hint of sweetness; Asian-style baby back ribs — braised, grilled ribs with a combination of hoisin and ginger sauce; and ribs with a kick — braised, grilled ribs with jalapeño pepper and chili powder. Join the Club at the Hyatt program and get “Ribs Straight from the Grill” for 50 percent off the regular price. The annual membership fee is P4,500. A supplementary card is also offered for just P2,000 net. Other privileges include a special member’s rate on room bookings, as well as dining benefits at participating Hyatt hotels and resorts worldwide.

For information, call 247-8666 or e-mail cath.mn@hyatt.com. 

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Pinakbet-liempo combo at Kusina ng Gerry’s

Mix and match: Pinakbet-liempo at Kusina ng Gerry’s

At Kusina ng Gerry’s (KNG), diners on the go can mix and match and come up with a combo from a variety of offers. Combo includes one main dish with rice (chicken kebab, fried chicken, liempo, pork BBQ, lechon kawali, crispy binagoongan, or inihaw na manok), a side dish of noodles (canton or bihon) or vegetables (pinakbet or kangkong); and soup. Kusina also offers crispy pata, inihaw na pusit, kare-kare and other bestsellers.

KNG recently opened its second branch at the Harbor Point in Subic. Its first branch is located at the third floor, Lucky Chinatown Plaza in Binondo.

For details, log on to www.gerrysgrill.com

Chuck-full of beef: Tomahawk rib eye at Chops Chicago Steakhouse

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Tomahawk rib eye at Chops Chicago Steakhouse

Chops Chicago Steakhouse offers Tomahawk bone-in rib eye USDA certified Angus beef. The steak is served with two side dishes and sauces.

Chops is at the fourth floor, Greenbelt 5, Makati City, 945-8088.

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A cool start: The McCafe Coffee Float at McDonald’s

McCafe Coffee Float at McDonald’s

The McCafe Coffee Float features premium roast coffee brewed from 100 percent arabica beans, ice cubes and soft-serve vanilla sundae and a drizzle of chocolate syrup. Upgrade your drink by adding P25 to your favorite McDonald’s value meal. The McCafe Coffee Float is available nationwide for dine-in, takeout or through McDelivery. 

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Sausage and beer all-you-can at Amorita Resort

Oktoberfest in Amorita: Savor freshly grilled frankfurters, veal bratwursts, schubligs, kielbasas, beef summer sausages and Hungarian sausages at Amorita Resort.

Amorita Resort brings an Oktoberfest experience to Panglao Island with the “Sausage and Beer All-You-Can Promo.” Indulge in brewed beverages from the US and Europe for only 399+, or enjoy a sumptuous buffet of imported German and Hungarian sausages, served with salads, sides and breads for only 699+.

Cap your Oktoberfest buffet with a slice of apple pie or black forest cake, or a few helpings of German chocolate rolls, poached pears drizzled in spiced chocolate sauce or almond bread pudding with cherry sauce.

For information, call +63-38 502-9002 to 03, or 553-9549, 972-1974, 856-1443 or visit www.amoritaresort.com.