What’s on the Menu: Win a box of six Chococro for Valentine’s Day at St. Marc Cafe

MANILA, Philippines - St. Marc Cafe offers its limited-edition heart-shaped Chococro in dark chocolate for Valentine’s. It is available in a cute pink box of six for P299. Join the #IHeartChococro by following @chococroph on Instagram and get a chance to win a box of six Chococro. Take a photo of you and your box of “I Heart Chococro” with the hashtag #iheartchococro and tag?@chococroph. Winners will be randomly selected.  Promo runs until noon of Feb. 12.   Winners will be announced at 10 a.m.  of Feb. 13 via post. The heart-shaped Chococros will be available until Feb. 15.  St. Marc Cafe is located at the newly opened Greenbelt 3 and at the SM Fashion Hall, Megamall.

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Set dinner at Amici

Amici offers a dinner for two for  P1,188 from Feb. 12 to 15. The set meal consists of beverages, Mediterranean Blue Cheese and Walnut Salad or Parmigiano Pizza al Pesto for antipasti, Linguine al Prosciutto e Tartuffo or Linguine Amatriciana for pasta, Tutta Carne or Al Quattro Formaggi for pizza, and two slices of cake for dessert.

Amici has branches located at Don Bosco, Makati City, 818-4444; Tomas Morato, Quezon City, 376-6458; SM Megamall Atrium, Mandaluyong City, 636-1340; Greenhills, San Juan, 724-4804; Ayala Triangle Gardens, Makati City, 621-6111; Venice Piazza, Taguig City, 555-1000; Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa City, 403-9373; and UP Ayala Technohub, QC, 709-0999.

For information, visit www.amici.ph and Amici Philippines Facebook Fanpage.

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Romantic getaway at Manila Hotel

Set against the famed sunset on Manila Bay, Manila Hotel is the perfect getaway for couples availing themselves of the Romantic Splendor promo room package from Feb. 13 to 15, for P14,000 net or P20,000 net per night. Enjoy an overnight accommodation in one of the hotel’s Superior Deluxe rooms or either Sunset or Sunrise Suites and a complimentary buffet breakfast for two at Café Ilang-Ilang the next day. A relaxation package is also in store for couples at The Manila Hotel Spa with a choice of either shiatsu, Swedish, or Manila Hotel signature massage. For P25,000 net, choose either a dinner for two at the Champagne Room or a dinner cruise by Manila Bay while watching the famed sunset with your loved one. Booking period is from Jan. 15 to Feb. 27.

At the Champagne Room, executive chef Conrad Walter cooks up a special meal for lovers for P9,000++ for two persons, with two glasses of Moet and Chandon Brut compliments of the Grande Dame.

For inquiries and reservations for the Valentine room packages, contact 527-0011 local 1175 to 1179 or visit www.Manila-Hotel.com.ph.

For reservations, call Restaurant Reservations via local 1260 or 1261.

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Side A and Jon Santos at Acacia Hotel Manila

Acacia Hotel Manila has a special show on Friday, Feb. 13 at 8:15 p.m. at the Grand Acacia Ballroom. Ticket prices are at P1,500, P1,800, P2,300 and P2,500 with seat reservation. Cocktails will be served from 7 to 8 p.m. Jon Santos will open the show, which starts at 8:15 p.m. Side A will perform hit classics such as Forevermore, Set You Free, Hold On, Tuloy Pa Rin Ako, Tell Me, among others. Acacia also offers a special buffet spread at Acaci restaurant for P1,288 and a three-course set menu at The Lobby for only P1, 250+ per person. Acacia’s Valentine Room Package is priced at P6,588 inclusive of an overnight stay in a Deluxe Room with buffet breakfast, one-hour aromatherapy massage, Valentine token, use of fitness center, swimming pool and Wi-Fi for two persons from Feb. 13 to 15.

For information, call 720-2000.

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Seafood dinner buffet at The Peninsula Manila

The Peninsula Manila offers a love-laden repast at Escolta on Feb. 13 and 14 with a Seafood Dinner Buffet and a glass of champagne for P3,400 or on Sunday, Feb. 15 with the Ultimate Sunday Brunch priced at P 3,500 with free-flowing champagne. On Feb. 14, the Dinner Buffet in The Lobby is priced at P2,100 per person. On Feb. 13 and 14, Old Manila offers a five-course menu with a glass of champagne for P5,200 or P4,400 without champagne. Spices, which offers the flavors of India, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam, has an à la carte menu and a P1,200 minimum spend. Ladies dining on Valentine’s Day will receive Peninsula chocolates as gift.

Peninsula offers its Say “I Love You” room package inclusive of an Escolta buffet breakfast for two adults and two children under 12, a P1,500 dining credit at The Lobby (once per stay), a special Valentine’s Day gift and a pair of monogrammed pillow cases for the couple. Offer is valid until Feb. 15; room rates start at P10,500.

For information, call 887-2888, extension 6694 (restaurant reservations) or 6630 (room reservations), email diningpmn@peninsula.com or reservationpmn@peninsula.com or visit the website peninsula.com.

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Love set meal at Kimpura

Kimpura offers its Two Much in Love set meal. Set 1 includes nigiri sushi, Angus rib-eye steak, ebi tempura, mixed fried rice, miso soup at P1,900. Set 2 includes salmon sashimi, beef sukiyaki, ebi tempura, and steamed rice. Both sets are inclusive of a pineapple mituni dessert. Offer is available on Feb. 13 and 14 only.

Kimpura has branches at the fourth level, Greenbelt 5 Phase 2, Ayala Center, Makati City, 621-6791,621-6793; Greenhills, 721-8816, 721-8869; and the third level, TriNoma Garden Park, QC.

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Nicole Scherzinger at City of Dreams

The  City of Dreams Manila presents “The Chaos Valentine’s Day Love Ball” featuring Nicole Scherzinger. VIP table reservations can be made through chaostablereservations@cod-manila.com or 0917-3813398, while tickets are available at SM Tickets for P2,612. SM Tickets can be contacted at 470-2222. The Tasting Room offers a Modern European five-course menu with welcome glasses of rose champagne and roses for the ladies for P3,888+ per couple, with wine pairing at an additional P2,000+ per person.

Dinner will be served from 6 to 11 p.m. Crystal Dragon serves a dinner set menu at P3,980+ per couple with welcome glasses of Veuve Clicquot Rose and roses for the ladies. The dinner menu will be available from 6 to 11 p.m. At Wave, for P8,800+, twosomes can enjoy an exquisite dinner menu. A bouquet of roses will be given to the ladies and free-flowing Veuve Clicquot Rose and the Chateau d’Esclans Rose will be served. The same set menu combined with an overnight Nobu Deluxe Room stay and breakfast for two is offered at P22,800+. At Crown Towers’ Crystal Lounge, enjoy an afternoon tea from 3 to 6 p.m. at P1,180+ per head.

The Café offers lunch on  Feb. 14 at P1,688 with a regular buffet and specialty items. Dinner on Feb. 14 and 15 is priced at P2,488 with one glass of Moet et Chandon. Sunday lunch is at P2,088 with bottomless Moet et Chandon. Hyatt at City of Dreams Manila offers its “Simply Red” package, with double occupancy rates starting at P8,300+ inclusive of daily breakfast for two, a bottle of red wine, assorted goodies, welcome fruits, Internet access and free use of the Hyatt pool and Hyatt fitness center. This room rate is valid on Feb. 13 and 14. As an added treat, couples staying in a Hyatt King or Twin room on Feb. 13 or 14 who book their Valentine celebration at the Hyatt Cafe will be automatically upgraded to a Deluxe room.

For restaurant reservations and hotel accommodations for Crown Towers and Nobu Hotel, call 800-8080 or email guestservices@cod-manila.com. For bookings at Hyatt City of Dreams Manila, call 691-1234 or email reservations.manila-cod@hyatt.com.

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Heat up on Valentine’s Day at Cabalen

Cabalen creates a sumptuous aphrodisiac feast with well-known dishes such as Balot ala Pobre, adobong pugo, and inihaw na talaba. Also fruits in season like chico will be part of the buffet.  For drink of the month, Cabalen offers lemongrass juice.  

Have a chance to win gift certificates in the photo contest. Simply take a photo of the aphrodisiac dishes and post it on Instagram #cabalenvalentines. All Facebook and Instagram followers are eligible to join. Visit Cabalen  facebook page for more information.  

Cabalen has branches at 67 West Ave., QC;  third floor, Bridgeway, SM Megamall; ground floor, Robinsons Place Manila;  ground floor, Alabang Town Center;  third floor, SM Bacoor;  second floor, TriNoma Mall;  second floor, Glorietta 2;  ground floor, Entertainment Mall, SM Mall of Asia; ground floor, Robinsons Starmills, San Fernando, Pampanga;  ground floor,  SM City Cebu;  ground floor, SM City, Clark;  ground floor,  Harbor Point Ayala Mall, Subic Bay Freeport Zone; and ground floor, Market! Market! East Mall, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig. Cabalen  has a branch in San Bruno, USA, 495 San Mateo Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066.

For information, call 372-3515, 893-9884, 373-2914 or visit www.cabalen.ph.

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Heart-to-heart at Mangan

Mangan gives couples a free heart balloon bouquet on Valentine’s Day for every P800 single-receipt purchase. Mangan’s  dish for the month is Turon Halo-Halo, a mix of macapuno, ube, jackfruit, and banana wrapped in lumpia wrapper fried and drizzled with caramel sauce for P160. Also try the bibingka and puto bungbong.

Mangan has branches at Robinsons Place Ermita, 400-4784; Robinsons Galleria, 636-1120; SM Mall of Asia, 556-2783; SM City North Edsa, The Annex, 332-2320; and Glorietta, 729-0547.

For information,  visit Mangan Restaurant on Facebook.

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Have a Valen-Thai Day at Soi 

Soi introduces Red Rubies in Buco Sorbet, a delectable coconut milk-based dessert that is very popular among Thais. The small reddish/pinkish jewels are water chestnut covered with tapioca flour, served with buco sorbet. Other specialties are phad Thai and sukothai. On Valentine’s Day, diners will get Red Rubies in Buco for free for every P1,000 purchase.

Soi has branches at the second floor,  Glorietta 2; Greenhills Promenade 3; Robinsons Place Manila; North Arcade,  SM Mall of Asia, Alabang Town Center and the second floor, City Center. SM North EDSA.

For information, visit www.soi.ph.

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Eight-course Kaiseki dinner at Diamond Hotel

 Diamond Hotel offers its Valentine’s room packages from Feb. 13 to 15. Stay in a Deluxe room for P9,000 inclusive of a three-course dinner in Corniche for two with a bottle of red wine, buffet breakfast, and turn-down service with luscious pralines. Or avail of accommodations in a Deluxe room for P11,000 inclusive of dinner buffet with a glass of Moet & Chandon and a serenade by the Vince Lahorra Quartet, buffet breakfast, and turn-down service with pralines. Staying guests may also partake of the three-course set menu with a bottle of red wine in the privacy of their room P3,880 for a couple. Corniche Restaurant offers a Valentine dinner buffet with a glass of Moet & Chandon at P2,950 per person and a serenade by the Vince Lahorra Quartet. All ladies availing of the buffet dinner on Feb. 14 get a complimentary rose and a special gift. Yurakuen Restaurant offers an eight-course Kaiseki dinner set menu served with a glass of Moet & Chandon at P2,450 per person. Celebrate at the Sky Lounge Music Bar with live music and two standard drinks for only P500 per person. A featured band performs on Feb.13, while the Music Network Band on Feb. 14.

Diamond Hotel is at Roxas Blvd. corner Dr. J. Quintos Street, Manila. For information, call 528-3000 or email bizcenter@diamondhotel.com; for room reservations, 528-3000 loc. 1141; and for restaurant reservations, 529-3000 loc. 1121.