What’s on the Holiday Menu?

MANILA, Philippines - Savor flavorful Thai favorites at Soi. Enjoy dishes like pad Thai, crispy catfish with mango salad, chicken leg BBQ and Thai fried chicken, to name a few. 

Save as much as 30 percent when you opt for Soi’s Thai party meals.

For celebrations at home or in the office that require fast, hassle-free and sizeable food preparations, check out Soi’s Thai platter. It offers a complete range of delectable Thai dishes good for a group of five to seven persons.

Soi has branches at the second floor, Glorietta 2, Hotel Dr. Ayala Center, Makati City, 553-0001; ground floor, Greenhills Promenade 3, Greenhills Shopping Center, San Juan City, 632-0267; ground floor, Sta. Monica Atrium, Robinsons Place Manila, 523-1189; ground floor, North Arcade, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City, 836-4177; and the ground floor, Entertainment Complex, Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa City, 551-0819.

‘Tis the season to celebrate at Mangan

Celebrate your Christmas parties or family reunions in any of the Mangan branches around the metro and avail of the function packages.

For as low as P14,450, savor Kapampangan favorites like kare-kare, bulalo, bistig bangus belly and bibingka good for 30 persons. Packages also come with balloons and personalized banners. For celebrations at home or in the office, Mangan offers party trays good for 10 persons and above.

Mangan has branches at the ground floor, SM Mall of Asia with telephone number 556-2783; second level, The Annex, SM City North Edsa, 332-2330; level 1, Pedro Gil Wing, Robinsons Place Manila, 400-4784; level 2, East Lane Wing, Robinsons Galleria, 636-1120 and the second floor, Glorietta, Ayala Center, 625-5288.

Feel the spirit of Christmas at Cabalen

Cabalen joins in the spirit of giving by delighting diners with its special menu this Christmas season and by donating a portion of its fund through the “Cabalen Para sa Kabataan” project, the restaurant’s way of paying it forward.

Since 1996, “Cabalen Para sa Kabataan” has been aiding the youth of different provinces in the Philippines. A portion of the sales generated for December goes into funding a gift-giving project for the following year.

Cabalen urges its loyal patrons to take part in this endeavor simply by celebrating Christmas parties and special occasions in any of its branches. Get freebies, gift certificates and special amenities for function reservations in Cabalen. Savor all-time favorite dishes like kare kare, beef caldereta and beringhe. For the month of December, sample festive specialty dishes such as seafood paella, callos, chicken relleno, and Hawaiian meatloaf. Cap your meal with delectable desserts tibok tibok, fruit salad and Cabalen halo-halo.

Cabalen restaurants are located at 67 West Ave., QC; third floor, Bridgeway, SM Megamall; ground floor, Robinsons Place Manila; ground floor, Alabang Town Center; second floor, TriNoma; 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; ground floor, Market! Market! East Mall, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig; and the third level, City Center, SM City North Edsa.

For inquiries, call 372-3515, 893-9884, 373-2914 or visit www.cabalen.ph and Cabalen Restaurant on Facebook.

Have a hassle-free Christmas celebration

Don’t let holiday preparations stress you out, let Cabalen cater your Christmas events. Make every party a memorable celebration with a special feast catered by Cabalen. Savor delectable food coupled with impeccable service without going over your budget. Choose from a great selection of dishes, which include Pinoy noche buena favorites like chicken relleno, pork morcon asado and lechon. Christmas bestsellers include puto bumbong and bibingka cooked on-the-spot to assure best quality. Cabalen also offers a variety of Thai and Japanese dishes in its catering menu.

Cabalen prides itself with high customer satisfaction be it social, corporate or institutional catering servcice. Its roster of loyal clients include the Senate of the Philippines, the House of the Representatives, GMA 7, SM Supermalls, Ayala Land Corporation and Suyen Corporation (Bench). One of the most recent events catered by Cabalen was the launch of the Congressional Spouses Foundation Inc.’s book Salu-Salo held at the Speaker’s Conference Hall of the House of Representatives. Many prominent figures in the government were pleased with the delicious food and outstanding service by Cabalen catering.

For infomation, call 911-1584, SMS 0922- 8963777, email catering@cabalen.ph, visit www.cabalen.ph or like Cabalen on Facebook: Cabalen Restaurant.

Win a trip for two to Palawan at Diamond Hotel

Diamond Hotel Philippines offers an extensive spread for the holidays. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day lunch and dinner buffets is at P2,550 per person at Corniche. The dinner buffets include Cava (Spanish sparkling wine). At Yurakuen Japanese Restaurant get  a complimentary glass of Umeshu (Japanese plum wine) or Cava for dinner on Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1, 2015. The buffet is priced at  P2,350 per person.

At the Lobby Lounge order a set of Spanish Tapas  with a glass of Clarendelle at P1,280 per person.

The hotel’s Rock Around the Clock Countdown Party happens at Corniche restaurant with live performances from Xarchy Band and FBC Rebirth on New Year’s Eve. For P4,350 per person enjoy a dinner buffet with a glass of Cava, party favors, and a chance to win roundtrip tickets for two to Coron, Palawan.      

Diamond Hotel Philippines is located at Roxas Boulevard corner Dr. J. Quintos Street, Manila.

For information, call 528-3000 or email bizcenter@diamondhotel.com.

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Holiday escape at Raffles and Fairmont Makati

Raffles and Fairmont Makati offers a  holiday escape until Jan.12, 2015. For those who dine in on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day brunches get endless pouring of complimentary champagne.  Guests who join the New Year’s Eve countdown party at Spectrum get access to private Pool Bar Countdown party. Guests are also entitled to special discounts at Willow Stream Spa, dining outlets and laundry services. Overnight accommodations at Fairmont start at P6,900+, inclusive of daily buffet breakfast for two at Spectrum. Rates at Raffles begin at P12,900+, inclusive of daily buffet breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktails for two. On Dec. 31 to Jan. 1, 2015, rates start at P14,900+ per night at Raffles Makati and P8,900+ per night at Fairmont Makati, for a minimum stay of two nights. Raffles Residences offers guests staying a minimum of five nights a special rate of P8,500+ per night, including exclusive add-ons such as daily complimentary buffet breakfast for two at Spectrum per room, use of the fitness center and swimming pool and free high-speed internet access. 

Delight in a Christmas Afternoon Tea at the Writers Bar until Dec. 25, available daily from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for P1,222 per person. Partake in the dinner buffet on Christmas Eve for P3,995 net per person. Enjoy a delectable brunch on Dec. 25 for P3,995 per person or P4,995 with free-flowing champagne. Christmas Day dinner buffet for P3,650  per person.

End the year on a delicious note with a New Year’s Eve dinner at Spectrumis  P4,195 net per person. The New Year’s Eve fete will be held at the 9th floor Pool Bar at Raffles Makati, offering a gourmet feast and endless rounds of fine wine, premium beer and signature cocktails for P6,795 net per person.

Reserve a table of four at the Long Bar for P6,000 (consumable) and a table of eight for P8,000 (consumable). The exclusive 10th floor Belvedere Lounge will also host a chic countdown, featuring DJ Callum David and a vast selection of beverages from Belvedere. Table bookings can be made for a minimum spend of P10,000 (consumable).

For information, call 555-9848 or visit raffles.com/makati and fairmont.com/Makati. Alternatively, email dining.makati@raffles.com or dining.makati@fairmont.com.