Halloween Chills and Thrills

CEBU, Philippines - A big Halloween treat awaits everyone on October 31, starting at 6 p.m., in a massive themed-buffet at Quest Hotel and Conference Center Cebu.

The fare includes a salad station with stuffed jack o' lantern bell peppers and a bread station serving skull-shaped breads with an assorted cheese platter - for starters. Then there's buttered vegetables, steamed fish fillet with soy and ginger sauce, rellenong manok and pasta, dimsum, and carving stations.  The fang-tastic Halloween dinner happens at the hotel's Pusô Bistro & Bar. Diners may choose from a selection of expertly-crafted cocktails and mocktails, like the rum and cherry brandy-based Flaming Vampiro.

The hotel also offers local resident's rate for those who want to chill out the rest of the night in one of its intriguingly-designed rooms.  Quest Hotel and Conference Center Cebu's phone number is (32) 402-5999. (FREEMAN)