Pasta Mania and Graduation Treats at Shangri-La Mactan

The month of March brings in extraordinary offers at Shangri-La's Mactan Resort and Spa.

At Acqua, go crazy over fettucine with the week-long Pasta Mania promotion from March 18 to 24. For only Php395++, choose from over 20 homemade pasta creations whipped up by Executive Italian Chef Marco Anzani like Pan-tossed Pappardelle with Tiger Prawns and lemon, Fusilli with Vodka and Salmon, Sardinian Gnocchetti with olive and capers, Lasagnette with Ossobucco (veal shank), and Strozzacavalli with Smoked Chicken in vermouth cream and Asiago cheese, among many others.

With summer's first rays peeking through, try Tides' Drink of the Month: Purple Sunset. A comforting blend of ube ice cream, shaved ice and corn kernels, Purple Sunset brings in memories of summers past and coming.

Celebrate the graduate in the family with a feast for kings at Tea of Spring. Choose from the Honour and Happiness Set Menus. At Php1,688++ per person, the Honour Set Menu is for eight persons, and serves the following items: Tea of Spring Barbequed Combination Platter, Eight Treasures with Seafood and Beancurd, Steamed Green Lapu-Lapu with supreme soy sauce, Roasted Chicken with garlic crisps, Braised Mushroom and Pacific Clams with seasonal vegetables, Pineapple Seafood rice, and Chilled Mango Puree with pearl sago and ice cream.

For 10 persons or more, the Happiness Set Menu is an excellent choice. At Php2,288++ per person, it includes: Tea of Spring Happiness Combination Platter, Braised Shark's Fin Soup with Crabmeat and Dried Scallop, Roasted Chicken, Szechuan style, with sesame and garlic sauce, Steamed Green Lapu-Lapu with supreme soy sauce, Sauteed King Prawns with homemade spicy fragrant sauce, Braised Black Mushroom with Limpet Abalone and Pak Choy, Tea of Spring Fried Rice, and Chilled Black Glutinous Rice with buko ice cream.

If al fresco ambiance is more your thing, choose Cowrie Cove's Graduation Set Dinner. For only Php1,800++, it includes Skewered Prawn and Scallop with mixed greens and olives, Seafood Chowder, Charcoal grilled Salmon in teriyaki sauce, served with mashed potato or the Black Pepper Prawn and sautéed Asian green vegetables with udon, and chocolate mille faille with raspberry coulis.

Advanced reservation is recommended. For further information and reservations on rooms and restaurants, please contact 231-0288, or email [email protected].