‘Man of Steel’ collectible treats at Jollibee

MANILA, Philippines -Jollibee offers limited-edition Man of Steel collectibles. Ongoing until June 30, for only P575, get eight pieces of Chickenjoy in a limited-edition Man of Steel-themed bucket along with four cups of rice, four regular drinks and four Milo Mix-ins. Or get the collectible Man of Steel-themed bucket for free with a six-piece bucket solo for P335 and eight-piece bucket solo for P429. Jollibbee also offers action collection inspired by Man of Steel for every purchase of Jollibee Kids Meal.  Kids can also fight for justice with the Disc Blaster. Thrill-seeking tykes will have an amazing time with the Hero Launcher. Just set Superman on the base and press the lever to send him shooting to the skies. Each toy comes free with every Jollibee Kids Meal Regular Yum Meal (P80), Spaghetti Meal (P82), or one-piece Chickenjoy Meal (P99).

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Puto bumbong shake at Casa Roces 


Casa Roces celebrates its second anniversary with an all-Filipino menu prepared by chef Sau del Rosario. Chef Mira Cruz executes the menu with CCA Manila students exclusively for Casa Roces.  Experience a four-course Filipino menu until July 12, priced at P895 (with puto-bumbong shake) and P795 (without the shake), starting with sinuglaw (sinugba or grilled pork belly with blue marlin kilawin or ceviche with white cheese-stuffed courgette blossoms) and suam na mais (soup of white summer corn, chard and baby shrimps in Manila ginger clam broth), topped with inasal na manok at pinakbet (grilled Ilonggo-style chicken barbecue served with roasted tomato stuffed vegetable mélange, with pickled watermelon on the side).  Desserts include turrones de leche at tsokolate (burnt sugar flan wrapped in paper crepe then fried to a crisp with a chocolate sauce dip) and puto bumbong shake. Diners who avail of the Segundo Aniversario specials also receive complimentary Pinoy-flavored gourmet chocolates from Theo Philo.

Casa Roces is located at 1153 J.P. Laurel corner Aguado Streets in San Miguel, Manila. 

For information, call 735-5896 or 488-1929 or 0917-550-9743, e-mail reservations@casaroces.com, visit www.casaroces.com or their Facebook page http://facebook.com/casarocesphils.

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Seafood ramen at Sumosam

Sumosam offers its newest dish seafood ramen.

For details by like ilovesumosam on Facebook Page and follow the restaurant onTwitter @ilovesumosam.

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Flavors of Japan at City Garden Hotel

City Garden Hotel Makati offers its “Flavors of Japan” menu for P1,680, good for two persons. Start with an assortment of sushi and sashimi. For the main course there are three selections: beef teriyaki udon (steak seared and glazed with teriyaki sauce); katsudon (rice topped with deep-fried pork cutlet and condiments); or maguro yaki (rice with grilled tuna fillet drizzled with teriyaki sauce). Each is served with vegetable teppanyaki. Japan’s traditional sake is also included in the menu. City Garden Hotel Makati offers value-for-money rates with rooms as low as P1,450 per person, twin sharing.

For information, call 899-1111, visit www.ctgardenhotels.com or e-mail makatireserve@citygardenhotels.com.

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‘Gastronomia de España’ at Resorts World Manila

Resorts World Manila (RWM) offers its “Gastronomia de España” in conjunction with the celebration of Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day on June 30. Restaurants like Cantonese fine dining Passion, coffee bar and lounge Café Maxims, and casual-dining restaurant Prosperity Court adds dishes with a touch of Spain to its menu, while the French restaurant Impressions spices up its offering with a complete Spanish a la carte set.  RWM’s all-Filipino restaurant Mercado and Mediterranean-themed The Terrace feature an all-Spanish buffet lineup while entertainment hub and piano lounge Bar 360 offers authentic Spanish cocktails paired with sumptuous tapas. Spanish guest master chef Victor Burgos of Marriott Hotel shares authentic flavors as RWM restaurants showcase a gamut of Spanish dishes.

For information, call 908-8833 or visit www.rwmanila.com.

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‘Irresistible Baguio’ package at The Manor

The Manor at Camp John Hay offers its  “Irresistible Baguio” package until Oct. 15. Special Garden View rates are at P3,600 per night for a Superior Room based on single or twin-sharing occupancy; P3,750 per night for a De Luxe Room (with balcony) based on single or twin-sharing occupancy; P4,900 per night for a one-bedroom suite based on single to triple sharing occupancy; and P7,200 per night for a two-bedroom suite based on single to quintuple-sharing occupancy. Special Forest View rates are at P3,400 per night for a Superior Room based on single or twin-sharing occupancy; P3,600 per night for a De Luxe Room (with balcony) based on single or twin-sharing occupancy; P4,750 per night for a one-bedroom suite based on single to triple-sharing occupancy; and P7,000 per night for a two-bedroom suite based on single to quintuple-sharing occupancy.

The Manor at Camp John Hay is located at Loakan Road, Baguio City.

For information, call: Manila 687-6710 or 687-0351; Baguio (+63 74) 424-0931 to 43, (+63 74) 424-0945 to 47, (+63 74) 424-0950 to 53, Baguio hotline: 584-4892 or 584-4911, e-mail sales@campjohnhay.ph, reservations@campjohnhay.ph, or visit www.campjohnhay.ph.

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XO prawns with sotanghon at New World Hotel

New World Makati Hotel’s Jasmine Restaurant offers its fine Cantonese cuisine until August. Jasmine Restaurant offers four signature sets to choose from prepared by chef Wong Kam On. Each set menu features a signature Jasmine restaurant dish such as XO prawns with sotanghon in a clay pot, steamed codfish with garlic, beef short ribs with black pepper sauce, among other favorite dishes. Signature sets are priced from P750+ per person to P1,450+ per person.

For information, call 811-6888 extension 3338.

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P175 meal at Chicken Charlie

Chicken Charlie offers its “Happy Pops Day” bundle until June 30.

Specially priced at P175, the Happy Pop’s Day bundle comes with Charlie’s signature burger, fries, a regular drink, and a choice of Charlie’s Pops, popsicle treats available in two flavors: green apple Yakult and Oreo pinipig. For branches without Charlie’s Pops (Banawe, Cebu, Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro), the product is replaced by three pieces of Cheese Stick Dynamites.  Charlie’s signature burger is chicken breast in a sesame bun served with Chicken Charlie’s signature soy-garlic sauce. Chicken Charlie is located on Banawe, Katipunan Ave., Eastwood, Congressional Ave., SM Cubao, Alabang Town Center, San Juan, Lucky Chinatown Mall, Adriatico St., Bonifacio Global City, Makati Ave., Greenfield Hub, SM San Lazaro, SM Marikina, SM Bacolod, Cebu IT Park, Gaisano Mall Davao, and Grand Prix Cagayan de Oro City.