Lunch and dinner buffets at Red Crab

MANILA, Philippines – At the sumptuous lunch and dinner buffet at Red Crab’s Seafood Club, an a la carte menu is also served.

The menu cycle changes every two weeks (Asian, Spanish, American, modern Filipino), with over 60 items to choose from.

Red Crab is located on the second level of Greenbelt 3, Makati (tel. 757-4129, 757-4716) and on Tomas Morato (374-8406).

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Lamb tortang talong at Fish Out of Water

Fish Out of Water, a restaurant whose menu is built around New World recipes and the best Philippine seafood, serves meat-based items as well, the latest of which is Jerry’s lamb tortang talong.

Fish Out of Water is located on the third level of Greenbelt 5, Makati City, or call 729-3858.

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Free nachos from Tia Maria’s

Tia Maria’s, the restaurant known for serving Mexican favorites for years, cheers this years’ graduates with good food for the whole family.

Families and friends can order Tia Maria’s Super Sampler Platter, which comes with hunky chunks of barbecue pork, chicken wings, cheese flautas, taquitos or small tacos and nacho chips. Served with guacamole, salsa and sour cream dips, the platter is also best enjoyed with any of the restaurant’s flavored margaritas or zombie that can be enjoyed by the pitcher or glass.

Meanwhile, don’t miss any of Tia Maria’s Mexican favorites, including tacos, enchiladas and burritos.  Aside from these, Tia Maria’s also serves a Seafood Platter, with tender and crunchy calamari, deep-fried shrimp and nacho chips that also come with guacamole, salsa and sour cream dips.

As a fitting tribute to the hardships the graduates went through, Tia Maria’s is giving free Nachos for groups of five (5) and more dining at any of its branches with a minimum order of P500.  Simply present any proof that you are indeed this years’ graduate to avail of the treat.  This offer is good until April 30, 2009.

For reservations please call the following branches: Megamall Atrium at 6352326; Malate at 5220429; Festival Supermall at 6592832 and Cantina Katipunan at 4262350.

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Katsudon lunch and midnight snack at Sushiya Westgate

Experience an ultimate family fun dining at Sushi-ya Westgate as it presents its newest offerings to loyal patrons this summer.  The all-time Japanese favorite dish-Katsudon, comes with a free iced tea for only P140 available only between 12noon to 2pm and from 6pm till closing time.

What’s more, kids 10 years old and below who are 3 feet tall gets a Free Yuki or Mori Meal with an order of Bento Box for Two!  Choose from any Bento Box for 2 combinations that start at P370 PESOS.  This includes your choice of Main Course, Mix Sashimi, Mix Maki, Agedashi Tofu, Rice & Miso soup.

Prices are Vat inclusive with no Service Charge and offers free delivery. Call 7711.991 or Text 0917.84 SUSHI (87844) for more details.  Westgate Center is located at Filicity ( Filinvest Corporate City ), Alabang, Muntinlupa City.

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It’s summer 24/7 with Pan de Manila

This summer, you can’t go wrong with pandesal — it’s well-loved, affordable, versatile, easy to carry, and with Pan de Manila’s outlets located on the country’s highways this summer, it can spice up any road trip.

The bakery chain that brought back the traditional way of baking pandesal is making sure motor travelers, especially this summer, can enjoy its products by staying open 24/7. And now a Pan de Manila branch is baking at SM Baguio, giving locals and tourists a taste of the best pugon-baked pandesal in the country.

Located along major highways, Pan de Manila is a hassle-free experience for those who want to grab a bag of pandesal on their way to the provinces. Outlets include Osmeña, South Super Highway; Mindanao Ave; Balintawak before exiting to NLEX; Northwalk Shell Station in Pampanga after the San Fernando exit; PTT Station along MacArthur Highway in San Fernando; and Coastal Road in Bacoor, Cavite; and the latest in Ali Mall, just across from the major bus terminal in Cubao.

Wherever you go this summer, a Pan de Manila outlet is ready to serve warm, freshly-baked breads for the whole family to savor on the road or enjoy in a picnic. For the young ones who prefer to partner the pandesal with spreads or palaman, Pan de Manila offers Spanish sardines that come in tomato, spicy and mild corn oil, and extra-virgin olive oil. There’s even tawilis Spanish-style sardines — a perfect partner to the pandesal.

For inquiries, e-mail pandemanila_jlg@yahoo.com or call 636-0468.

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Ooh-la-lamb at Santi’s

There is a stewing love affair between Australian lamb and Filipino diners, if one is to judge by an increasing demand for the meat on store shelves as well as its growing popularity in dining establishments.

Australian lamb is a protein-dense food packed full of essential nutrients for vitality. All lamb products from Australia are raised on lush green pastureland. The sweet and mild taste is a result of Australia’s clean, pure environment.

Among foodies, spotting lamb lovers isn’t difficult. Aside from the fact that they cannot get enough of the tasty meat, they are sure to have developed a fine-tuned sense of how to eat it best, and even wax nostalgic over the experience.

Santi’s Delicatessen and Meat and Livestock Australia are inviting lamb lovers to share their fancy for Australian lamb in a letter-writing promo, dubbed “What’s Your Lamb Story?” 

Ongoing until April 30, the promotion is open to all customers of Santi’s Delicatessen, Café Silang, Carpaccio Ristorante Italiano, Chesa Bianca Swiss Restaurant, and I’m Angus Steakhouse. To join, simply write a letter addressed to “Mr. Santi’s” about how a lamb dish has made their restaurant or home dining experience more memorable. The letter must be written on special “What’s Your Lamb Story” stationery, available at all their delis and restaurants, where drop boxes are also located. Each entry should have the customer’s name, address, e-mail, contact number and signature. 

The top three letter writers will receive P3,000 worth of Gift Certificates from Café Silang, Carpaccio Ristorante Italiano, Chesa Bianca Swiss Restaurant or I’m Angus Steakhouse.