Category: Food & Drink

  • 2023 Holy Week Dining: Metro Manila Restaurant Operating Hours Guide

    Whether you’re staying in Metro Manila or just passing through, it’s important to know the operating hours of your favorite restaurants during this time. If you’re planning to dine out during Holy Week, worry not! We’ve got you covered with a list of restaurants in Metro Manila and their operating hours.

    Las Flores

    1) BCN BY LAS FLORES (BGC)
    Indulge in Barcelona-inspired cuisine at BCN by Las Flores. They will be open during the following hours for Holy Week:
    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): 11 AM To 11 PM
    • Good Friday (April 7): 11 AM to 12 MN
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 11 AM to 12 MN
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 11 AM To 11 PM

    2) DIN TAI FUNG 
    Experience world-renowned Taiwanese cuisine at Din Tai Fung. Their branches will be open during the following hours for Holy Week:
    DIN TAI FUNG (SM MOA)

    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): 10 AM to 10 PM
    • Good Friday (April 7): 10 AM to 10 PM
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 10 AM to 12 AM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 10 AM to 12 AM

    DIN TAI FUNG (BGC)

    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): 11 AM to 11 PM
    • Good Friday (April 7): 11 AM to 11 PM
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 10 AM to 11 PM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 10 AM to 10 PM

    DIN TAI FUNG (Power Plant)

    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): CLOSED
    • Good Friday (April 7): CLOSED
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 12 NN to 10 PM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 10 AM to 9 PM

    DIN TAI FUNG (Greenbelt)

    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): CLOSED
    • Good Friday (April 7): CLOSED
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 10 AM to 10 PM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 10 AM to 9 PM

    DIN TAI FUNG (SM Megamall)

    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): CLOSED
    • Good Friday (April 7): CLOSED
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 10 AM to 10 PM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 10 AM to 9 PM
    Italiannis

    3) ITALIANNIS
    Craving Italian food during Holy Week? Italiannis will have the following operating hours:
    ITALIANNIS (Greenbelt)
    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): 8 AM To 9 PM
    • Good Friday (April 7): 11 AM To 12 MN
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 8 AM To 12 MN

    ITALIANNIS (Glorietta)
    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): CLOSED
    • Good Friday (April 7): CLOSED
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 10 AM To 10 PM

    ITALIANNIS (Eastwood)
    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): 10 AM To 10 PM
    • Good Friday (April 7): 10 AM To 10 PM
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 10 AM To 10 PM

    ITALIANNIS (Bonifacio High Street)
    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): 11 AM To 10 PM
    • Good Friday (April 7): 11 AM To 10 PM
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 8 AM To 11 PM

    ITALIANNIS (Trinoma)
    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): CLOSED
    • Good Friday (April 7): CLOSED
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 10 AM To 9 PM

    ITALIANNIS (Shangri-La)
    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): CLOSED
    • Good Friday (April 7): CLOSED
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 10 AM To 9 PM

    ITALIANNIS (Vista Mall)
    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): 11 AM To 10 PM
    • Good Friday (April 7): 11 AM To 11 PM
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 10 AM To 10 PM

    ITALIANNIS (EVIA)
    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): 10 AM To 10 PM
    • Good Friday (April 7): 10 AM To 9 PM
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 10 AM To 10 PM

    ITALIANNIS (Ayala North Exchange)
    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): CLOSED
    • Good Friday (April 7): CLOSED
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 11 AM To 9 PM

    ITALIANNIS (UP Town Center)
    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): 10 AM To 9 PM
    • Good Friday (April 7): 10 AM To 9 PM
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 10 AM To 10 PM

    4) LAS FLORES
    Experience modern Spanish cuisine at Las Flores. Their operating hours during Holy Week are as follows:

    LAS FLORES (Greenbelt 3)
    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): CLOSED
    • Good Friday (April 7): 4 PM to 10 PM
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 11 AM To 11 PM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 10 AM to 12 MN

    LAS FLORES (BGC)
    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): 11 AM To11 PM
    • Good Friday (April 7): 11 PM to 12 MN
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 11 PM to 12 MN
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 11 AM to 11 PM

    LAS FLORES (Uptown Ritz, BGC)
    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): 11 AM To 12 MN
    • Good Friday (April 7): 11 PM to 1 AM
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 11 PM to 1 AM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 10 AM to 12 MN

    LAS FLORES (Robinsons Magnolia)
    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): CLOSED
    • Good Friday (April 7): CLOSED
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 10 AM to 10 PM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 10 AM to 10 PM

    LAS FLORES (Okada Manila)
    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): 11 AM To 11 PM
    • Good Friday (April 7): 11 AM To 11 PM
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 11 AM To 11 PM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 11 AM To 11 PM

    LAS FLORES (Alabang)
    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): CLOSED
    • Good Friday (April 7): CLOSED
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 10 AM To 11 PM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 10 AM To 10 PM

    LAS FLORES (Podium)
    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): CLOSED
    • Good Friday (April 7): CLOSED
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 10 AM to 10 PM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 10 AM to 10 PM

    LAS FLORES (Salcedo)
    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): 11 AM To 10 PM
    • Good Friday (April 7): 11 AM To 10 PM
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 11 AM To 10 PM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 11 AM To 10 PM

    LAS FLORES (Conrad)
    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): CLOSED
    • Good Friday (April 7): CLOSED
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 10 AM to 10 PM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 10 AM to 10 PM

    5) MANAM COMFORT FILIPINO
    For a taste of Filipino comfort food, head to Manam. Their branches will observe the following hours during Holy Week:
    MANAM (Uptown BGC)

    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): 8 AM to 10 PM
    • Good Friday (April 7): 8 AM to 10 PM
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 8 AM to 2 AM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9):  8 AM to 2 AM

    MANAM (BGC Seven Neo)

    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): 8:30 AM to 10 PM
    • Good Friday (April 7): 8:30 AM to 11 PM
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 8:30 AM to 11 PM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 8:30 AM to 11 PM

    MANAM (SM Mall of Asia)

    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): 10 AM to 10 PM
    • Good Friday (April 7): 10 AM to 10 PM
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 10 AM to 10 PM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 10 AM to 10 PM

    MANAM (Power Plant)

    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): CLOSED
    • Good Friday (April 7): CLOSED
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 10 AM to 10 PM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 10 AM to 9 PM

    MANAM (Greenbelt)

    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): CLOSED
    • Good Friday (April 7): 6 PM to 10 PM
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 10 AM to 10 PM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 10 AM to 10 PM

    6) NORTH PARK
    Satisfy your cravings for Chinese cuisine at North Park. Their branches will have the following operating hours during Holy Week:
    NORTH PARK (Alabang Town Center)

    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): CLOSED
    • Good Friday (April 7): CLOSED
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 7 AM to 11 PM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 7 AM to 11 PM

    NORTH PARK (Glorietta)

    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): CLOSED
    • Good Friday (April 7): CLOSED
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 10 AM to 11 PM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 10 AM to 11 PM

    NORTH PARK (P Guevarra)

    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): 8 AM to 2 AM
    • Good Friday (April 7): 8 AM to 2 AM
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 8 AM to 2 AM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 8 AM to 2 AM

    NORTH PARK (Tomas Morato)

    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): 9 AM to 2 AM
    • Good Friday (April 7): 9 AM to 2 AM
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 9 AM to 2 AM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 9 AM to 2 AM

    NORTH PARK (Makati Ave)

    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): OPEN 24 HOURS
    • Good Friday (April 7): OPEN 24 HOURS
    • Black Saturday (April 8): OPEN 24 HOURS
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): OPEN 24 HOURS

    NORTH PARK (Westgate)

    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): 8 AM to 12 AM
    • Good Friday (April 7): 8 AM to 12 AM
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 8 AM to 12 AM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 8 AM to 12 AM

    7) OOMA JAPANESE RICE BAR
    For a taste of modern Japanese cuisine, Ooma is the place to be. They will be open during the following hours for Holy Week:

    OOMA (BGC)

    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): 11 AM to 10 PM
    • Good Friday (April 7): 11 AM to 10 PM
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 11 AM to 10 PM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 11 AM to 10 PM

    OOMA (Greenbelt)

    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): CLOSED
    • Good Friday (April 7): CLOSED
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 11 AM to 10 PM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 11 AM to 9 PM

    OOMA (Molito)

    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): 10 AM to 10 PM
    • Good Friday (April 7): CLOSED
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 10 AM to 10 PM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 10 AM to 10 PM

    OOMA (Power Plant)

    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): CLOSED
    • Good Friday (April 7): CLOSED
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 12 NN to 10 PM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 10 AM to 9 PM

    OOMA (Salcedo)

    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): 11 AM to 11 PM
    • Good Friday (April 7): 11 AM to 11 PM
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 11 AM to 11 PM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 11 AM to 11 PM

    8) RAMBLA (ROCKWELL)
    Savor contemporary Spanish dishes at Rambla. Here are their operating hours during Holy Week:
    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): 11 AM To 10 PM
    • Good Friday (April 7): 11 AM To 12 MN
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 11 AM To 12 MN
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 11 AM To 10 PM

    Rumba

    9) RUMBA (SHOPS AT AYALA TRIANGLE)
    Get a taste of Spanish-Mediterranean cuisine at Rumba. Their Holy Week operating hours are as follows:
    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): CLOSED
    • Good Friday (April 7): CLOSED
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 11 AM To 11 PM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 11 AM To 10 PM

    10) TGI FRIDAYS
    Get your fill of American comfort food at TGIFridays. The branches will have the following operating hours during Holy Week:
    TGI FRIDAYS (Glorietta, Pedro Gil, Galleria, Trinoma)
    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): CLOSED
    • Good Friday (April 7): CLOSED
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 10 AM To 10 PM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 10 AM To 10 PM

    TGI FRIDAYS (Alabang Town Center)
    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): CLOSED
    • Good Friday (April 7): CLOSED
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 10 AM To 9 PM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 10 AM To 9 PM

    TGI FRIDAYS (High Street)
    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): 11 AM To 10 PM
    • Good Friday (April 7): 11 AM To 10 PM
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 11 AM To 10 PM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 10 AM To 10 PM

    TGI FRIDAYS (Eastwood)
    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): 10 AM To 10 PM
    • Good Friday (April 7): 10 AM To 10 PM
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 10 AM To 10 PM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 10 AM To 10 PM

    TGI FRIDAYS (Evia)
    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): 10 AM To 10 PM
    • Good Friday (April 7): 10 AM To 9 PM
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 10 AM To 10 PM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 10 AM To 10 PM

    11) TOMATITO (BGC)
    Enjoy Spanish tapas with a modern twist at Tomatito. Their Holy Week operating hours are as follows:
    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): 11 AM To 11 PM
    • Good Friday (April 7): 11 AM To 12 MN
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 11 AM To 12 MN
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 11 AM To 11 PM

    12) TIM HO WAN
    Known for their mouth-watering dim sum offerings, Tim Ho Wan will remain open throughout Holy Week. Their operating hours are as follows:
    TIM HO WAN (SM Megamall, SM MOA, Robinsons Ermita,  SM North EDSA)

    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): CLOSED
    • Good Friday (April 7): CLOSED
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 10 AM to 10 PM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 10 AM to 10 PM

    TIM HO WAN (Glorietta, Alabang Town Center)

    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): CLOSED
    • Good Friday (April 7): CLOSED
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 10 AM to 9 PM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 10 AM to 9 PM

    TIM HO WAN (Uptown Mall)

    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): CLOSED
    • Good Friday (April 7): CLOSED
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 10 AM to 11 PM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 10 AM to 11 PM

    13) WILDFLOUR CAFE + BAKERY
    This popular café and bakery, famous for its delicious pastries and cozy ambiance, will have the following operating hours during Holy Week:

    WILDFLOUR CAFE + BAKERY (BGC)

    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): 7 AM to 10 PM
    • Good Friday (April 7): 7 AM to 11 PM
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 7 AM to 11 PM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 7 AM to 10 PM

    WILDFLOUR CAFE + BAKERY (Uptown)

    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): 7 AM to 10 PM
    • Good Friday (April 7): 7 AM to 12 AM
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 7 AM to 11 PM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 7 AM to 10 PM

    WILDFLOUR CAFE + BAKERY (Rockwell)

    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): 7 AM to 10 PM
    • Good Friday (April 7): 7 AM to 11 PM
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 7 AM to 11 PM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 7 AM to 10 PM

    WILDFLOUR CAFE + BAKERY (Salcedo)

    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): 12 PM to 10 PM
    • Good Friday (April 7): 7 AM to 11 PM
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 7 AM to 11 PM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 7 AM to 10 PM

    WILDFLOUR CAFE + BAKERY (Rada)

    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): 7 AM to 10 PM
    • Good Friday (April 7): 7 AM to 11 PM
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 7 AM to 11 PM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 7 AM to 10 PM

    WILDFLOUR CAFE + BAKERY (Greenbelt)

    • Maundy Thursday (April 6): CLOSED
    • Good Friday (April 7): CLOSED
    • Black Saturday (April 8): 7 AM to 11 PM
    • Easter Sunday (April 9): 7 AM to 11 PM

    Navigating Holy Week Dining in Metro Manila

    Planning your dining options during Holy Week doesn’t have to be a daunting task. With this guide to restaurant operating hours in Metro Manila, you can enjoy a variety of delicious cuisines even during this sacred season. Be sure to call ahead and confirm with the specific restaurant branch, as hours may vary, and always remember to observe proper health and safety protocols while dining out.

  • The Splendors of Easter at City of Dreams Manila

    Families can relish the joyous occasion with a fun-filled Easter event at DreamPlay or a splendid Sunday brunch at Nobu Manila and complement their revelry with Eastertime chocolates and delicate pastries and cakes at Café Society. A staycation also beckons with a special welcome Easter amenity.

    DreamPlay’s Ultimate Easter Eggstravaganza 2023

    To amp up the season’s celebration, DreamPlay, the world’s first DreamWorks inspired family entertainment center, presents the annual Ultimate Easter Eggstravaganza. This exclusive Easter event for passholders will be held on April 9, 10 AM to 3 PM, and registration starts at 9:30 AM. The facilities will be open to the public from 3 to 8 PM. 

    1 Ultimate Easter Eggstravaganza 2023

    Especially curated for children, the VIP pass (P3,999.) allows participants access to egg-citing activities and 12 attractions, a brunch buffet, and a meet and greet with well-loved DreamWorks characters –Shrek, Princess Fiona, Puss in Boots, Master Ping Xiao Po, Mei Mei, Tigress, King Julien, Alex the Lion and Trolls Poppy and Branch. The activities include chocolate egg hunt at 11 AM; a separate hunt for DreamPlay special eggs to win prizes; magic show with balloon twisting; egg mold coloring; and parade at The Shoppes at the Boulevard.       

    For parents and guardians accompanying their children, non-participating pass (P1,999.) comes with access to the Easter event, a brunch buffet and meet and greet with DreamWorks characters. 

    The brunch buffet at Chez Gingy will be open from 11 AM to 2 PM. The kid-friendly Easter event at DreamPlay is open to only 150 VIP and 100 non-participating passholders, for an engaging and immersive experience for. Activities are for ages five years old and above. Children below five years old with a VIP pass must be accompanied by an adult with a VIP pass to participate in the activities. Reservation is ongoing. Terms and conditions apply. 

    Easter Sunday Brunch at Nobu Manila

    Over at Nobu Manila, the restaurant hosts an Easter edition of its popular Sunday brunch that indulges diners into the “Nobu experience” featuring the innovative new-style Japanese cuisine globally popularized by the famed Chef Nobu Matsuhisa and some dishes with local flavors. 

    2. Easter Sunday brunch at Nobu Manila

    The Nobu brunch concept combines an all-you-can-eat dishes in an a la carte menu with  a buffet  spread of:  freshly prepared Nobu sushi, sashimi and maki rolls;  a selection of salads; hot dishes; chilled seafood bar; live carving and action station for kushiyaki (grilled skewered meats and vegetables); and a dessert corner with a chocolate fountain, cakes and an ice cream section.

    Taking the Nobu Easter dining experience up a notch, the seafood bar offers fresh oysters, blue crabs, shrimps and slipper lobster; The carving station will feature two specialties,  roasted whole wagyu beef leg with choice of wasabi mushroom or creamy wasabi sauce, and smoked wagyu beef brisket.

    The indulgent Nobu Easter brunch is open from 11:30 AM to 3 PM and price starts at P4, 303. net per person for the Regular package, inclusive of non-alcoholic beverages and mocktails. 

    Whimsical Easter treats at Café Society

    Until April 9, Café Society will delight chocoholics and the sweet-toothed with a selection of Easter treats and showpieces that are almost too cute to eat. Handcrafted chocolates masterfully prepared by chocolatiers showcase Easter bunny and duck chocolates, oversized chocolate eggs containing eight praline eggs, whimsical egg chocolates with bunnies, and chocolate chicks.

    3. Easter chicks at Cafe Society

    The visually appealing Easter cakes consist of: Carrot Flower; Chocolate Basket with Easter chocolate eggs as toppings; Mango Egg Hunt decorated with fresh slices of mangoes and Easter chocolate eggs; and Chocolate Basket with Easter chocolate eggs and a fanciful bunny with its head burrowed in the cake.  

    Other equally delightful Easter goodies are comprised of chocolate fudge loaf, white chocolate cranberry loaf, Easter egg sugar cookies, rabbit sugar chocolate cookies and meringue lollipop; and an assortment of pastries: bunny cinnamon twist, chocolate hot cross buns, egg bread, Nutella danish bread and ube bun rolls

    A Lenten Staycation at Nuwa Manila, Nobu Hotel, and Hyatt Regency Manila

    4. Nobu Hotel Manila Nobu Suite living room 1

    Guests availing of a luxurious staycation experience at the three Forbes Travel Guide-rated hotels Nüwa Manila, Nobu Hotel and Hyatt Regency Manila, from Maundy Thursday (April 6) to Easter Sunday (April 9), will be treated to a special welcome gift of Easter meringue lollipops.  The Easter welcome amenity is available for bookings made via direct channels and applicable Best Available rates or Rack rates should be booked to avail of the amenity. Terms and conditions apply. 

    For inquiries, call 8800-8080 or e-mail guestservices@cod-manila.com or visit www.cityofdreamsmanila.com. Explore more of City of Dreams Manila’s promotional offers, rewards, or instantly check Melco Club points with the new Melco Club App, available for free download on iOS and Android.  

  • Hop on to the Easter Fun in the City at Shangri-La The Fort

    Celebrate Easter in style at Shangri-La The Fort, Manila, where the city comes alive with a vibrant and bountiful celebration.

    Shangri La Fort Easter 2023 Easter Treats


    Easter Flavours and Treats
    Get ready to indulge in the egg-citing seasonal menus specially prepared by the culinary team:

    Shangri La Fort Easter 2023 Afternoon Tea

    –       Enjoy your afternoon with High Street Lounge’s Tea o’ Clock offer. The afternoon high tea set includes savoury and sweets good for two and comes with Alexander Easter special cocktail. 

    Shangri La Fort Easter 2023 Easter Feast

    –       Expore the egg-stra special international buffet at High Street Café from April 7 to April 9, 2023. Your favourite neigbourhood café will be open from breakfast to dinner. 

    Shangri La The Fort

    –       The flavours of Peru come alive at Samba on April 3 with Semana Santa Easter Specials ala carte menu. 
    –       It’s a show of grit and grace in special ala carte menu offers at Raging Bull Chophouse and Bar starting April 3 to April 9, 2023. 

    Shangri La Fort Easter 2023 canton Road

    –       Celebrate with Spring at Canton Road’s special set menu for 5 persons for only PHP 16,888 starting April 3. On top of that Canton Road offers special Catch for the Week  ala carte menu. 

    Don’t forget to visit Bake House booth at the hotel lobby to purchase Shangri-La The Fort’s exclusive Easter treats.

    Shangri La Fort Easter 2023 Carrot Cake

    Easter Holiday in the City

    Make the most of the Easter holiday and Enjoy panoramic views of the metro with its Hoppy Staycation promotion at PHP 21,000++ or our Egg-citing Luxurious R&R offer at PHP 20,045++. Both offerings include a well-deserved off-the-grid celebration, hearty breakfast at High Street Café the morning after, and complimentary access to Kerry Sports Manila.

    Make sure to book your table and room in advance. For more information, please call (632) 8820 0888 or visit https://www.shangrilafortexclusives.com/. Feel free to follow Shangri-La The Fort, Manila on Facebook and Instagram for updates.

  • Hop on to an Easter Egg-citing Wonderland Tivoli Royale Country Club

    On Easter Sunday, go beyond the usual and hop on at Quezon City’s newest venue to play, dine, and unwind. Happening at Tivoli Royale Country Club’s Game Center, this family-perfect activity is an event no one would surely want to miss!

    Pool Side

    For only P1,200 for adults (12 years old and above) and kids (4 to 11 years old), and 1,000 for toddlers (three years old and below), Egg-Citing Wonderland is set to delight everyone from parents to children. 

    Easter face paint

    Tivoli’s fun-filled Easter event, in partnership with Wonderfun Talents & Events, Lotus Biscoff, and Daily Fix Granola presents an egg hunt adventure to go with a well-rounded 5-star hotel-style lunch buffet. Making the celebration extra special is the chance to bond with everyone’s favorite Disney characters, such as Frozen’s Queen Elsa and Princess Anna and Encanto’s Mirabel.

    Easter egg painting

    Kids have plenty of other activities to look forward to, from face painting to games brimming with wonderful prizes that are up for grabs. With Tivoli Country Club’s reputation for serving a heartwarming collection of comforting and classic dishes, this celebration provides the best opportunity to partake in the freshest and cozy flavors of  Easter. 

    Beef Tapa

    There are four delectable stations, along with a salad bar, prepared by Executive Chef Jonnel Roxas and his team. Dig into an assortment of bread and pastries that include egg brioche and ham and bacon quiche. Tivoli Royale Country Club’s signature hot dishes from Beef Tapa to Country Fried Chicken and Gravy to Hoisin Roaster Pork with Prunes are guaranteed crowd-pleasers, together with brunch favorites such as Mini Pancakes and Waffles. Top it all off with a sweet choice between Bircher Muesli Parfait and Seasonal Fresh Fruit Cocktail.

    Waffles

    This Easter Sunday, enter the dawn of a new Easter party, where family, fun, and food make a delightful surprise for the whole family! Book now at (63 917) 708-1445. 

    The Tivoli Royale Country Club is a five-level sports and leisure complex that sits at the highest point of the Tivoli Royale complex, a sprawling 22-hectare master-planned district in Matandang Balara, Quezon City. Tivoli Royale Subdivision presents a life of exclusivity, prestige, and serenity from trusted developer New Creation 101 Realty and Development Corporation, designed to deliver your dreams of country club living. 

  • Score Your Dream Trip and More with Tic Tac’s Rays of Positivity Promo

    Tic Tac is spreading positivity and giving Filipinos a chance to win their dream vacation with their newest and most exciting “Rays of Positivity” promo! From March 15 to May 9, participants have the chance to win the grand prize of a Php100,000 Philippine Airlines gift card, redeemable for travel to any of PAL’s 44 international or 31 domestic destinations! Weekly prizes include 25 vouchers worth Php1,000 each and one Samsung Z Flip 4 worth Php58,990.

    TIC TAC KV


    Joining is easy! Participants just need to follow these steps: 

    1. BUY limited edition “Scan & Enjoy” Tic Tac packs (available in Mint, Orange, Spearmint, or Strawberry) for Php30 each, and find unique codes inside.
    2. SUBMIT the unique code and your contact details at tictac.com/ph. You will receive an email to confirm that your entry has been received. Each code counts as one entry, there’s no limit to the number of times you can join! 
    3. WIN big prizes!

    Fans of positive, refreshing content can even join in the fun without a purchase, as Tic Tac’s site also includes a variety of curated digital entertainment for them to enjoy and share with others, including fun facts, Spotify music, and simple games!

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    Tic Tac Kit

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    Tic Tac has always provided a refreshing escape from day-to-day realities, from the sound of its distinctive rattle to the endless thrills in its over 100 layers of flavored goodness. And with “Rays of Positivity,” the iconic brand is proud to give consumers a real-life shot at their dream vacation.

    Who would have thought that something so small could bring so much enjoyment?

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  • Khao Khai Brings Authentic Thai Street Cuisine to BGC

    Khao Khai “Thai Chicken House”, the Thai diner concept known for its authentic Northern Thai cuisine, has opened its seventh branch in Bonifacio Global City (BGC). Despite the challenges brought by the pandemic, Khao Khai has continued to grow, thanks to its unique offerings and warm reception from the local dining crowd.

    Khao Khai BGC 8

    Owned and operated by Making Fine Group, the same F&B group behind Tiger Sugar, Gram Cafe & Pancakes, and Chunky Boss, Khao Khai brings to the table some of the least known flavors of Thailand from Chiang Mai and Isan – one that goes beyond the usual Pad Thai or Green Chicken Curry.

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    Seafood Khao Soi, Pork Khao Soi, and Chicken Khao Soi

    Diners coming to Khao Khai will not find the usual Thai staples on the menu. Instead of Pad Thai, Bagoong Rice, or Tom Yum, they will find Phat Mama, or ramen noodles stir dry; Seafood Khao Soi, a classic and aromatic Northern Thai soup with coconut curry broth, fried egg noodles, shrimps, and squid; Red Beef Curry, which are beef sirloin strips cooked in garlic and red paste with a hint of lime and aromatic Thai lemon grass; and Yaowaraj Fried Rice, or Thai-style chicken fried rice.

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    Signature Gai Tod Fried Chicken

    At the heart of Khao Khai’s menu is its selection of fried and grilled chicken. Their signature Gai Tod fried chicken is carefully battered to achieve the perfect outside crisp and a surprisingly flavorful and juicy meat. Meanwhile, Gai Yang, a grilled chicken dish, popular street food in Isan, marinated for nearly half a day before grilling, giving it a delicious smoky flavor.

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    Gai Yang 

    Sauces are fundamental to Thai cuisine, and Khao Khai takes this seriously. Many of their sauces are made from scratch, including the Nam Jim Jaew (fish sauce with herbs and spices, prepared at least 8 hours before service) and Nam Jim Kai (homemade sweet chili sauce), which pair perfectly with their grilled and fried chicken dishes.

    A roll of sides and salad will further parade across the table as diners enjoy many of Khao Khai’s delicacies, including Som Tam and egg salad sauce – allowing guests to appreciate the unique flavors in these parts of Thailand. From Som Tam Platter (hand-cut papaya salad) in the vegetable selection to Mango Sticky Rice as an ending to a great meal. 

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    Aside from their mouthwatering dishes, Khao Khai also offers a unique Thai street experience in every restaurant, evident with their design that dons all branches and the aromatic and flavorful smell that makes for a signature dining.

    Khao Khai is located in six other branches in Poblacion, Makati; Del Monte Avenue, Quezon City; Mall of Asia; Santolan Town Plaza; SM Manila; and SM Fairview. They also offer deliveries via Food Panda and Grab Food.

    Experience the unique taste of authentic Thai street cuisine at Khao Khai. Follow them on Instagram @khaokhaiph and Facebook.com/KhaoKhaiPH.

  • Egg-chanting Easter Holiday at Novotel Manila Araneta City

    You might be looking for enjoyable Easter activities to do with your family on April 9, 2023. Complete the Lenten season with a staycation at the Novotel Manila Araneta City, which offers a variety of inclusions to make your “Family Eastercation” special.  Indulge in a fun family urban getaway, retreat to a tranquil sanctuary in the middle of the city, or take advantage of Novotel Araneta’s irresistible Easter deals to visit a delightful location where fun and relaxation collide this Holy Week.  Make your Easter Celebration extra fun and memorable this year with your family at Novotel Manila Araneta City. With the Egg-Chanting Room Package and Egg-Chanting Easter Novo-Land at Novotel Manila, you can make the most of this holiday with your loved ones.

    Egg-Chanting Easter Staycation

    With the Egg-Chanting Easter Staycation package available from April 7-9, 2023, Novotel Manila will be offering a special Easter experience. With superior room rates starting at PHP7,888 nett, guests can play, unwind, and reap the benefits of the hotel’s special amenities, including breakfast buffet at Food Exchange Manila, a 15% discount at all food and beverage outlets (except in-room dining), and complimentary access to Novotel’s Egg-Chanting Easter Novo-Land event (for 2 people per stay), which will take place on April 9, 2023 at the Monet Grand Ballroom from 1 PM to 5 PM.

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    Egg-Chanting Easter Novo-Land

    The highlight of the upcoming fun-filled weekend is the hotel’s Egg-Chanting Easter Novo-Land, an exciting and fantastical Easter Sunday event at Monet Grand Ballroom. Along with the egg hunt activity, expect to be entertained with an exhilarating  entertainment like face painting, balloon sculpting, egg decorating, magic performances, bubble show, and enjoyable games. Rate is set at PHP1,688 nett is good for 2 persons.

    Participants are encouraged to come in their best Egg-Chanting Easter Novo-Land costumes to get a chance to win an overnight stay in a Superior Room for 2 adults and 2 kids (15 years old and below), Gift Certificate for Weekend Barbecue Buffet at The 6th Manila, or Gift Certificate worth PHP 1,000 for Indulge Gelato and even special giveaways from the hotel’s partners such as Mossimo Kids, Oishi, CDO, Pizza Hut, DQ, Taco Bell, Art in Island, Goldilocks, Dunkin Donuts, Auro Chocolates, Araneta City to bring home!

    Hop on the Easter fun at Novotel Manila Araneta City. For inquiries or table reservations, please call (63 2) 8990-7888 or email H7090-FB1@accor.com.

    For more exclusive offers, visit Novotel Boutique or Novotel Website.

  • Experience the Solemnity of Lent and Splendor of Spring with Hotel Okura Manila’s Holy Week Offerings

    As the Philippines observes Holy Week and Japan welcomes spring, Hotel Okura Manila invites guests to immerse themselves in a range of heartwarming experiences that include staycations, meat-free dishes, and exciting events for the whole family. Located at Newport World Resorts, the hotel offers a soulful escape in the heart of the city, where the signature Japanese omotenashi and the sacredness of Filipino tradition come together.

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    Step into Japan’s spring season with clear skies, warm sunshine, and a relaxing staycation at the hotel. The Haru room packages offer a magical journey to the land of the rising sun without leaving the metro.

    Hotel Okura Manila Premier Corner Room
    Step into Japan’s spring season with clear skies, warm sunshine, and a relaxing staycation at Hotel Okura Manila, which includes a special welcome amenity, daily breakfast, and Yamazato dining credits.

    These include a special welcome amenity, daily breakfast for two (2) adults and two (2) kids, Php 2,000 food and beverage credits at Yamazato Restaurant, and access to the fitness center and outdoor swimming pool. The Haru room package price starts at Php 15,000 nett per night. Booking dates are from March 20 to April 10 for the stay period beginning April 1 to 15.

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    Easter, a celebration of rebirth, is a little sweeter with a selection of desserts crafted by the hotel’s pastry team. These treats feature themed motifs such as the egg, which represents new beginnings, and the rabbit, which symbolizes prosperity for Php 350++, which are available from April 1 to 9.

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    Indulge at the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant Yawaragi from Holy Monday to Easter Sunday. Choose from an assortment of Meat-free Teishoku lunch sets served with rice and various side dishes made available from April 3 to 9, price starts at Php 850++ per set.

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    On Easter Sunday, Yawaragi will be serving up delectable delights and special surprises for their bountiful Japanese-inspired Easter celebration. The Easter brunch offerings include robatayaki-grilled yakitori, assorted fresh sashimi, Japanese hot dishes, and signature roast carving. To top off the springtime celebration, children can delight in festive fun with egg painting activities and entertainment. The Easter brunch is available on April 9 from 12 NN to 3 PM for Php 3,700++ per person.

    Hotel Okura Manila offers the perfect blend of solemnity and joy this Holy Week season. Book now and experience the warmest offerings that celebrate the traditions of both Japan and the Philippines.

  • Easter Traditions Await at The Peninsula Manila

    The Peninsula Manila invites guests to celebrate Holy Week – April 5 to 8 – and Easter Sunday and Monday on April 9 and 10 with a variety of activities and experiences for the whole family.

    The Lobby:

    “EveryBunny’s Merienda Buffet” of Filipino Favorites

    The Lobby invites guests to a Filipino merienda buffet in its bright and photogenic setting. Enjoy a selection of delicious regional dishes created by our talented culinary team.

    Date:   April 6 to 8 (Maundy Thursday to Black Saturday)

    Time:   2:30 pm to 5:00 pm

    Price:  P 3,800 (with a flute of Champagne)

    P 2,800 (adult)

    P 1,400 (children below 12)

    *Prices are in Philippine Pesos which include VAT, 10% service charge, and applicable local taxes

    “Catch of the Day” Seafood Platter

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    There’s a new addition to The Lobby’s roster of luxurious dining options – the “Catch of the Day” seafood platter that boasts a selection of quality seafood that’s sure to sate and please discriminating gourmands.

    Date:   April 6 to 10 (Maundy Thursday to Easter Monday)

    Time:   11:00 am to 10:00 pm

    Price:  P 4,500 for two persons

    *Prices are in Philippine Pesos which include VAT which is subject to 10% service charge, and applicable local taxes

    “The Peninsula Scooptacular” Ice Cream Station

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    Everyone loves ice cream in all its forms, especially since it is a joyful harbinger of warmer weather. During the long Easter weekend, The Lobby is going to have its own version of old-time ice cream parlors where they’ll be scooping frozen treats like the “Tropicana” and “Strawberry Blondie” sundaes as well as serving ice cream by the scoop.

    Date:   April 6 to 9 (Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday)

    Time:   9:00 am to 5:00 pm

    Price:  P 590 (sundae)

                P 250 (per scoop)

    *Prices are in Philippine Pesos which include VAT which is subject to 10% service charge, and applicable local taxes

    Escolta

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    I Sea Buffet” Seafood Dinner Buffet

    Escolta offers an unparalleled all-you-can-eat dinner buffet experience inspired by the freshness of the sea,

    Date:  April 6 to 9 (Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday)

    Time:   6:30 pm to 10:30 pm

    Price:  P 3,800 (adult)

    P 1,900 (children below 12)

    *Prices are in Philippine Pesos which include VAT, 10% service charge, and applicable local taxes

    “Hoppy Easter Buffet Extravaganza” Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet

    Gather with loved ones and enjoy a delicious brunch buffet on Easter Sunday featuring an expansive spread that will please any palate.

    Date:   April 9 (Easter Sunday)

    Time:   12:00 noon to 3:00 pm

    Price:  P 7,000 (with free-flowing Champagne for 2 hours)

    P 4,500 (adult)

    P 2,250 (children below 12)*Prices are in Philippine Pesos which include VAT, 10% service charge, and applicable local taxes

    Old Manila

    “Fruits de Mer” Seafood Menu

    Old Manila Chef de Cuisine Domenico Nicolino   presents a five-course Easter dinner menu where seafood flown in fresh weekly from Europe and South America takes center stage. 

    Date:   April 8 (Black Saturday)

    Time:   6:30 pm to 11:00 pm

    Price:  P 6,000 (per person)

    *Prices are in Philippine Pesos which include VAT, 10% service charge, and applicable local taxes

    Spices

    “Hooked on Crab” Eat-All-You-Can Crab Feast

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    Be ready to indulge in a feast and savor exceptional crab dishes prepared in a myriad different ways.

    Date:  April 5 to 10 (Holy Wednesday to Easter Monday)

    Time: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

    6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

    Price:   P 2,000 (per person)

    *Prices are in Philippine Pesos which include VAT which is subject to 10% service charge, and applicable local taxes

    The Peninsula Boutique

    “The Easter Bunny’s Favorites”

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    Pastry Chef Annalyn Solano invites guests to indulge in all things sweet and caloric, with an Easter selection of cakes, hot cross buns, cakes, pastries, and plenty of other Easter treats.

    Date:   Open Daily

    Time:   9:00 am to 5:00 pm

    Easter Egg Hunt Fun for Kids

    The Peninsula “It’s a Small World” Easter Adventure and Egg Hunt

    Peninsula Easter Egg Hunt

    On Easter Sunday, March 9, The Peninsula’s youngest guests can delight in egg-cellent Easter activities in the Rigodon Ballroom, from face painting and Easter toy making, to Easter egg coloring and magic shows. Of course, Easter would not be complete without a visit from the Easter Bunny, who will be helping children fill their Easter baskets with eggs hidden in the “It’s a Small World” maze filled with colorfully vivid and fantastical scenes representing the cities where different Peninsula hotels are located.

    Children from one to 12 can join The Peninsula “It’s a Small World” Easter Adventure and Egg Hunt that takes place on Easter Sunday, April 9, from 2:30 pm. to 5:00 pm.  A lavish afternoon merienda buffet will be served in Rigodon Ballroom.

    The Peninsula “It’s a Small World” Easter Adventure and Egg Hunt activities:

    1. Egg painting, coloring, and tracing
    2. Pin the Crown game 
    3. Paper toy costume making
    4. Face painting
    5. Magic and musical show
    6. Photo booth

    Date:   April 9, Easter Sunday

    Venue: Rigodon Ballroom

    Time:   2:30 pm to 5:00 pm

    Price:  P 4,000 (one child 12 years old and below including one adult)

    P 2,800 (additional child or adult)

    *Prices are in Philippine Pesos which include VAT, 10% service charge, and applicable local taxes

    An Easter Family Staycation

    It’s Hip to Hop to The Peninsula this Easter Room Package

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    This Easter holiday, The Peninsula is turning its hotel rooms into a fun-filled kid’s paradise where they can revel in the fun of a bubble bath, indulge on sweet nibbles, play in the hotel’s outdoor swimming pool, and dine to their little heart’s content on Escolta’s lavish breakfast buffet delectables when their parents book the “It’s Hip to Hop to The Peninsula this Easter” room package.

    Rates start at P 14,200 for a Deluxe Room (exclusive of taxes) and includes a breakfast buffet in Escolta for two adults and two children (12 years old and below) and one passport for one child and one adult to The Peninsula “It’s a Small World” Easter Adventure and Egg Hunt on April 9, Easter Sunday.

    Stay dates are April 6, 7, 8, and 9, 2023 

    Only one complimentary passport per room booking to The Peninsula “It’s a Small World” Easter Adventure and Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday. Only one accompanying adult per one child 12 years old and below. Every additional child or adult companion will be charged an P2,800 (inclusive of taxes).

    For inquiries or more information on The Peninsula Manila’s EASTER OFFERS, please call The Peninsula Manila at (63 2) 8887-2888 ext. 6630 (Rooms Reservations) or email reservationPMN@peninsula.com or ext. 6694 (Restaurant Reservations), or email diningPMN@peninsula.com.or visit peninsula.com.

  • McDonald’s Night Classroom is Back for Students’ Safe and Convenient After-School Studying

    McDonald’s understands the importance of education and the challenges students face in finding a safe and conducive learning environment for after-school work. To address this need, McDonald’s continues to provide solutions that cater to students’ needs.

    McDonalds launches Night Classroom

    In 2020, over 200 McDonald’s Party Areas were transformed into McDonald’s Classrooms that provided teachers with a safe and work-friendly place to conduct their online classes. Building on the success and impact of the McDonald’s Classroom, McDonald’s is taking it to the next level by better utilizing its party areas and maximizing their use during the night time. Starting March 28, 2023, 60 participating McDonald’s stores near key universities across the country will open their doors to students nationwide for the McDonald’s Night Classroom. The Night Classroom will cater to late-night study sessions from 8 PM to 6 AM daily.

    Equipped with solo study and wide table setups, and free WiFi access in select stores, the McDonald’s Night Classroom offers an uninterrupted study and work environment. In addition to a space to work and study, participants can also enjoy big deals and discounts on their McDonald’s favorites with exclusive offers from the McDonald’s App starting April 1. With the Night Classroom, students can now have a convenient and comfortable location to complete their academic tasks, allowing them to maximize their productivity.

    “McDonald’s has always been a safe and trusted space to create feel-good moments for all—whether you’re a family celebrating a birthday, an employee getting their coffee fix before work, or a student looking for a place to pull an all-nighter. Students have already been treating McDonald’s as their go-to place for meetings or study sessions, so the McDonald’s Night Classroom is our special way of supporting them with their schoolwork,” said Oliver Rabatan, McDonald’s Philippines Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer.

    Ready to pull an all-nighter the McDonald’s way? Visit the nearest McDonald’s Night Classroom now. For the complete list of participating stores, please visit http://bit.ly/McDoNightClassroom2023. Follow McDonald’s Philippines on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date with McDonald’s updates.