Category: Food & Drink

  • Score These Treats for Singles and Couples at Cinema ‘76 Café This Valentine Weekend

    Whether you’re single or coupled up, Cinema ‘76 Café in Anonas, Quezon City got you covered this Valentine’s Weekend. The movie-themed al fresco café annexed to a state-of-the-art microcinema is the perfect dining and dating spot this love month.

    Singles Happy Hour 

    Single Awareness Day does not have to be all that gloomy. You and your friends can celebrate with unlimited cocktails on Friday, February 11 starting at 6 pm until midnight. For only Php 499, you can enjoy glasses of Tequila Sunrise, Zombie, Daiquiri, Screw Driver, and Amaretto Sour. Consume responsibly so you won’t end up having an “I’m drunk, I love you.” confession that you would regret.

    Singles Hour FA

    Valentine’s Package

    Keep your love stronger with Cinema ‘76 Café’s Couple’s Valentine’s Packages available on Feb. 12 – 13 from 5 pm until midnight. Both come with a charcuterie board of sumptuous snacks, Package A is partnered with two glasses of red wine while Package B includes two cocktail drinks, either Vodka Cranberry or Tequila Sunrise. Each cost Php 1,299. For continuous enjoyment, add Php 200 to upgrade to bottomless drinks.
    Reserve your spot this Valentine Weekend by filling out the form here: https://bit.ly/C76CafeValentine.

    Valentines Package A

    Package A: Charcuterie Board + 2 Glasses Red Wine Php 1299

    Valentines Package B

    Package B: Charcuterie Board + 2 Glasses Cocktails (Choose from Vodka Cranberry or Tequila Sunrise) Php 1299

    Enjoy our Valentine Drink – Red Velvet Latte

    February might as well be red velvet month.  For some alcohol-free Valentine’s treat, immerse in the romantic vibe with the café’s featured drink of the month, Red Velvet Latte for only Php 130.

    Valentine Drink

    Movie Dates at Cinema ‘76

    Why stop at just dining when you can also enjoy a movie or two? Nothing beats old-fashioned movie dates during Hearts’ Day at Cinema ‘76 micro-cinema. You can watch Marry Me, a kilig story between a math teacher and a pop star played by Owen Wilson and Jennifer Lopez. Find out how love ties two people from different worlds.

    If you’d rather solve a mystery together with your S.O., then take your deductive sweetheart to the screening of Murder on The Nile, which stars Gal Gadot, Kenneth Branagh, and Emma Mackey. Learn what happens when you try to steal your friend’s boyfriend in this thrilling detective story. Book tickets now at Cinema ‘76 via bit.ly/c76tickets.

    Indeed, movies, coffee, romance – and even self-love – make a good mix at Cinema ‘76 Café.

    Cinema ‘76 Film Society and Cinema ‘76 Cafe are located at Anonas LRT City Center, Aurora Blvd., Quezon City. For more updates, follow Cinema ‘76 Film Society and Cinema ‘76 Café.

  • Savor 16-Hour Ribs This Valentine’s at Nosh Market

    While most are scrambling on what to get their loved ones, sometimes the easiest choice is right in front of you. There’s a bearing when people say food is the way to a man’s heart. That’s why the good people of Nosh Market came out with Bae-by Back Ribs for February.

    Nosh Market

    For only Php 1,500 you get a dozen Ribs! Yes, it’s Bae-by Back Ribs Season. The rib dozen is a mix of Nosh Market’s best sellers, General Tso’s Ribs, NY Buffalo Ribs & the Ultimate Ribosado. These 16-hour ribs are super tender and luscious. The Dozen of Ribs Sampler comes with Picnic fried rice, buttered corn discs and their special Guava Coleslaw. 

    Nosh Market Ribosado

    To order you may call or text 0917-116-3693, (632) 8740-6550. For more info visit their FB & IG pages @NoshMarketPH 

  • Panda Express to Open its First Delivery and Take-out Store in Quezon City

    Welcoming the new year with a new store, Panda Express®—the world’s largest American Chinese dining concept—is set to open its first Delivery and Take-out store in Quezon City on February 14, 2022. 

    Panda Express

    Located in Don Antonio, Brgy. Holy Spirit, Commonwealth, Quezon City, the new Panda Express Delivery and Take-out store will focus solely on cooking and fulfilling online and take-out orders, providing more convenient access to guests across Metro Manila’s most populous city while maintaining the same food safety and quality standards that the restaurant is known for.

    “We have seen the evolving needs of our customers during the pandemic, and strengthening our Delivery and Take-out channels is the first step in providing speedy dining solutions to serve the increasing demand for off-premise consumption,” said Allan Tan, Marketing Head of Jollibee Group Foreign Franchised Brands.

    The Delivery and Take-out restaurant is optimized with new efficient equipment that will help Panda Express associates prepare freshly made, delicious American Chinese dishes more quickly and improve the brand’s delivery coverage, resulting in shorter delivery times and better customer experience. The delivery coverage includes select areas of Valenzuela, Marikina, Caloocan and Quezon City.

    Panda Express 2

    Celebrate the new year with Panda’s Family and Party Trays! 

    Panda Express makes it easy to celebrate and share meaningful moments with family and friends through the Family and Party Trays.  Order all of your Panda favorites, including its bestselling The Original Orange Chicken®, a crispy chicken dish wok-tossed in a sweet and tangy sauce; crowd favorite Honey Walnut Shrimp, made with large, crispy tempura-battered shrimp, wok-tossed in a honey sauce and topped with glazed walnuts; and Black Pepper Steak, a delicious and comforting entree, made with tender steak slices and freshly chopped vegetables like string beans, onions, red bell peppers, and mushrooms in a flavorful black pepper sauce.

    What are you waiting for? Celebrate with Panda Express and enjoy a delicious feast via take-out or delivery through order.pandaexpress.com.ph, GrabFood, or foodpanda.

    Aside from the Panda Express store in Don Antonio Quezon City, Panda Express also has other locations in SM Megamall, SM North Edsa, SM Grand Central, and in Double Dragon Meridian Park in Pasay City.To get more information about Panda Express, visit www.facebook.com/PandaExpressPH/ (Facebook) and @PandaExpressPH (Instagram).

  • Celebrate Valentine’s Day The Spanish Way at Las Flores, Rambla, Tomatito & BCN by Las Flores

    Ignite your date with hearty, soulful dishes in Las Flores’ Valentine’s Degustacion Menu. Start with these specialty tapas: Salmon & Salmon and Chorizo Frito. What is Spanish dining like without the paella? Incomplete. Las Flores’ menu includes its famous Paella Negra. For a sweet treat, there are Churros dipped in warm chocolate.

    Bistronomia’s Valentine’s Degustacion Menu is available from February 11-28  at P 1,495/person

    Las Flores Valentine menu

    Over at Rambla, the Valentine’s Degustacion Menu is a filling feast that starts with Salmon & Salmon Air Baguettes and Chorizo Al Vino. They also have Paella Negra and Churros for dessert.

    Rambla Valentines Menu

    Another Spanish restaurant where you can spend a romantic date is Tomatito. Their Degustacion Menu is comprised of Iberian Ham Croquettes and Gambas Al Ajillo for starters.  Mar Y Montana is the featured paella while Churros with Warm Chocolate is a fitting ending to a special meal. 

    Tomatito Valentine Menu

    Indulge in a romantic dinner at BCN by Las Flores with their Degustacion Menu and start off with Mushroom Iberian Ham Croquettes and Gambas. It also includes Paella Mar y Montanya and Churros for a sweet ending.

    Bistronomia’s Valentine’s Degustacion Menu is available from February 11-28  at P 1,495/person. To book a table, please visit bit.ly/bistronomia-ph .For more details, visit Facebook.com/lasfloresph; Facebook.com/ramblaph; Facebook.com/tomatitomanila; and Facebook.com/bcnbylasflores.

  • Celebrate Valentine’s Day with ‘Hearts Off The Charts’ at Hard Rock Cafe

    On February 14 at 7 pm, Hard Rock Cafe Manila at Conrad S’Maison, will rock harder to the music of Highway 54 as they play 80s retro sound, nicest of the 90s plus other music genres.  To book a table, contact (632) 89909809 or visit bit.ly/TheBistroGroupTableReservation

    HRC VALENTINES MANILA Highway 54

    Over at Hard Rock Cafe Makati in Glorietta 3, The Spirit Reclassified, (formerly Spirit of 67) makes a comeback with your fave tunes from the 80s plus a bit of pop. To book a table, contact (02) 79003310 or visit bit.ly/TheBistroGroupTableReservation

    Hard Rock The Spirit Reclassified

    Fee is P1295 per head (P 1000 consumable on food and beverages). Immerse yourself in awesome music, iconic memorabilia plus delicious food, and bring home a Hard Rock Cafe memorabilia as a memento of your visit.  It promises to be one special Valentine’s date!

    To know more visit: Hard Rock Cafe Makati and Hard Rock Cafe Manila on Facebook.

  • Bistro BFF Members Get 30% Discount for Dine-in This Valentine’s

    Bistro Group’s BFF Members get exclusive Valentine treats! 

    First up, there’s a 30% discount for dine-in guests on February 14  across all Bistro Group restaurants in over 100 branches nationwide.

    Bistro Valentine 30 off

    For those who’d rather spend memorable moments at home, a 20% discount on delivery service await them through Bistro Delivers via a special promo code exclusive to BFF members from Feb 7-13.  

    Imagine this amazing spread of dishes, from American comfort food, burgers, ribs, pizzas, pasta, steaks, sushi, dim sum, BBQ meats, paellas, and more! 

    They say the way to a man’s heart is through the stomach.  Or to paraphrase it, the easiest route to make someone smile and feel loved this Valentine season is through delicious, awesome food from The Bistro Group.

    BFF members are solely the recipients of these LOVEly offers valid for dine-in, take-out, and delivery.  

    No BFF? Or not a BFF card member yet?  You can purchase the card at any Bistro Group of Restaurants branches for only Php 2, 500.  Exclusive perks you can check details here  https://www.bistro.com.ph/. Follow @thebistrogroup.

  • 7-Eleven, Lugang Cafe team up to create budget-friendly authentic Asian specialties 

    Gone are the days when specialty restaurants were viewed as a high-priced, one-time experience only. 7-Eleven, the leading convenience retailer in the Philippines, has consistently gained a reputation for making restaurant-quality dishes more affordable and accessible for everyone. With them bringing in a new Chef Creations collaboration with world-renowned Chinese restaurant Lugang Cafe, it further underscores its commitment to provide a convenient solution to Asian cuisine cravings and meal prep woes of on-the-go and work-from-home individuals. 

    Customers can choose from two variants to take home or to baon: the Three Cup Chicken (P99) and all its tender chicken goodness cooked in a sweet and savory glaze of sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice wine and the Sweet & Sour Chicken (P105), 7-Eleven’s take on crunchy fried chicken strips coated with Lugang Cafe’s signature sweet and sour sauce. Both are served with steamed white rice. 

    These single-serve, microwaveable versions of Lugang Cafe’s best-selling dishes are available for purchase in select 1,600 7-Eleven Luzon stores, beginning February 9. 

    Eager customers ready to try these new offers are reminded to wear a face mask, observe physical distancing, and follow safety protocols inside the store. Contactless payment methods like CLiQQ e-wallet and GCash are also encouraged for safety.

  • Grand Hyatt Manila Celebrates Valentine’s Day with Special Room and Dining Offers

    Grand Hyatt Manila celebrates the season of love with romantic staycation and dining experiences this February. Couples are invited to experience an ultimate R&R – romance and relaxation – with the hotel’s special Grand Escape stay offer inclusive of a hearty breakfast for two, flexible check-in and check-out, dining credits of up to PHP 3,000 worth, and more for PHP 9,888 net. Guests can enjoy a complimentary access to the swimming pool, fitness center, the spa’s wet floors, and its high-speed Wi-Fi.

    Grand Hyatt Manilas Grand Executive Bedroom

    Take your romance to another level by surprising your queen with a sweet and intimate dinner in one of the hotel’s specialty restaurants with al fresco dining options – The Peak, Pool House, The Lounge, and The Cellar. Couples will delight in specially curated Valentine’s Day set menus, from a delectable 6-course dinner under the stars overlooking the stunning city night lights at The Peak to an exquisite 4-course treat for two at The Cellar, an al fresco 4-course wine and dine at the Pool House, a Valentine-themed afternoon tea at The Lounge, and more. View the hotel’s full list of special dining offers at bit.ly/GHMValentines2022.

    Pool House

    Make your loved ones feel extra special this Valentine’s Day with Grand Hyatt Manila’s exquisite gifts and indulgent treats – from decadent chocolates and designer cakes to classic bouquet and swoon-worth hampers, available at Florentine or through Dine at Home until  14 February 2022. Visit bit.ly/DineAtHomeGHM to shop online.
    For inquiries and reservations, call (63 2) 8838 1234 or email manila.grand@hyatt.com.  For updates in its latest promotions, follow Grand Hyatt Manila on Instagram @grandhyattmanilaph and Facebook, www.facebook.com/GrandHyattManilaPh.

  • GUIDE: Where to Order Grazing Boxes and Deli Platters in Metro Manila

    Whether it’s for special occasion or just a normal evening at home, you can never go wrong with grazing boxes. What’s great about this spread is there’s an assortment of cheese and charcuterie that will tickle your taste buds. Sure, you can make a platter at home to customize everything to your liking but if you don’t have the time and energy to do so, there are a handful of shops in Manila that will gladly take this off your back!

    They use a variety of good quality ingredients that are beautifully prepared in boxes or trays, and you can even give them special requests. So, if you’re planning to stay in by yourself, celebrate something special with your S.O, or looking to have a great time with your amigas, check out these shops that offer a great pair for your favorite bottle of wine:

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    Where to Order Wine in Metro Manila for Valentine’s Day 2022

    Apéritif

    Instagram | Website

    AP Grazing Table

    Instagram | Order Form

    By The Plattr

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    CASED

    Instagram

    Cater and Graze

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    Cheese Box

    Instagram | Catalog

    CHEESEMESA by Dindin

    Instagram

    Edible Box Co.

    Instagram | Order Form

    Grazing Box MNL

    Instagram

    Grazed PH

    Instagram

    La Mar Rosa

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    La Platteria

    Instagram

    Paulino Premium

    Instagram

    Sweet Treats by Cheery

    Instagram

    The Grazing Home

    Instagram

  • Max’s Restaurant’s ‘Bound for Love’ Bundle Brings Back the Red Velvet Mini Cake

    Max’s Restaurant, the iconic Filipino restaurant chain famous for its Sarap-to-the-Bones® Fried Chicken is celebrating the month of love with sweet deals for all loved ones. Whether to show appreciation to friends, co-workers, family, or a romantic partner, these treats can make anyone’s day.  

    Leading up to the upcoming Valentine’s Day, Max’s is offering a special Bound for Love bundle composed of various Max’s favorites plus a special cake to match the occasion. For each set, customers get a Red Velvet Mini Cake from Max’s Corner Bakery. The brand brings back this sumptuous cake with an alluring new design for a limited time only. Indulge in this moist red velvet cake slathered with a rich cream cheese frosting and topped with a hand-crafted heart garnish sculpted out of premium dark chocolate. Capping off Max’s meals with this decadent dessert will surely be a delight.

    With every set order perfect for two, guests can enjoy the following:

    Bound for Love Bundle 1 (Price starts at P1,269 for dine-in. Save P365):

    • Half Chicken
    • Flavored Rice (Medium)
    • Lumpiang Shanghai
    • 2 pcs. 350ml Beverages
    • 5-inch Red Velvet Mini Cake
    Maxs Restaurant Bound in Love Bundle 1 with cake

    Bound for Love Bundle 2 (Price starts at P1479 for dine-in. Save P425):

    • Half Chicken
    • Lumpiang Shanghai
    • Sinigang na Tiyan ng Bangus
    • Plain Rice (Medium)
    • 2 Sides Dishes (Eggplant Tofu and Corn Sisig)
    • 2 pcs. 350ml Beverages
    • 5-inch Red Velvet Mini Cake
    Maxs Restaurant Bound in Love Bundle 2 with cake

    Customers may also purchase the cake separately for only P399 for dine-in. Those who order in advance from Feb 5 to 11 for delivery on Feb 12-14 will get a free Buko Pandan Tub for extra sweetness, so it’s better to plan early for the celebration. The bundles can be ordered for dine-in, take-out, and delivery until February 28 only. The Red Velvet Mini Cake is available in Luzon stores except Naga and Palawan. Orders can also be made through delivery.maxchicken.com or 888-79000. 

    For more information, visit the official Facebook page at @MaxsRestaurant and use the hashtag #EveryKindOfLoveEveryDayToTheMax