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Fine dining etiquette course at Makati Shangri-La

MANILA, Philippines - Makati Shangri-La lets you learn the essentials of fine dining with image enhancement and etiquette consultant Lia Bernardo. Acquire the skills to elevate your demeanor from simply eating to fine dining in “The Fine Dining Eating” session from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with a six-course lunch menu and wine. The session is available for P2,500+ on June 19, July 24, and Aug. 21. The step-by-step hands-on session will cover table settings and eating difficult food, as well as how to be at ease as a guest or host in social arenas while dining or entertaining.

For information, call restaurant reservations at 813-8888 local 7588/7599. 

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Polpog and gising gising at Dencio’s

Dencio’s introduces three popular Pinoy dishes, namely, Ilocos polpog, Nueva Ecija’s gising gising, and kilawing tuyom from the Visayas. 

Gising gising is a spicy mix of finely chopped Baguio beans, siling labuyo, ground pork, and coconut mix.  

Polpog is loaded with grilled and chopped pork jowls, bituka and liver in tuba vinegar and mayo.

Kilawing tuyom is sea urchin soaked in a special vinegar sauce.

Dencio’s truly Pinoy delicacies are also offered with the New Beer and Pulutan Combo loaded with five beers and a plate of pulutan at barkada-friendly prices.

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50 percent off on birthday noodles at Super Bowl of China

Offers its birthday noodles at 50 percent off its regular price until June 15.

Treat your palate with the mouthwatering taste of e-fu canton noodles with fresh shrimp, cuttlefish, quail eggs, pork asado bits, sliced pork, and mixed vegetables in a spicy and dark soy sauce.

Each order is good for three to four persons at P122.50. Other dishes are lemon chicken, yang chow fried rice, crispy noodles with assorted seafood, fried crispy chicken, steamed fish fillet with garlic, sweet and sour pork, and lechon Macau, to name a few.

Super Bowl of China branches are located at the fourth level, The Atrium, SM Megamall; second level, Glorietta 4, Ayala Center Makati; third level, Chef’s Avenue, Festival Mall, Alabang; third level, Gateway Mall, Cubao; ground floor, Main Mall, SM Mall of Asia; M1 Activity Center, TriNoma, North-EDSA; ground floor, Midtown Wing, Robinsons Place, Manila; and the affiliated Big Buddha restaurant at the second level, Greenbelt 3, Ayala Center, Makati.

For delivery, call 737-8888. For catering and party needs, call 747-2845.

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Free volleyball at Shakey’s

Shakey’s makes volleyball more fun through a pre- or post-game meal called Shakey’s V-League Bundle at P799.

Get a large thin-crust Hawaiian Delight Pizza, four pieces Chick ‘n’ Chips, a pitcher of Coke, and a special VLeague Volleyball in a limited-edition 35 years Shakey’s tote. 

The Shakey’s V-League volleyball comes in yellow, black and red with the Shakey’s and V-League logos.

Promo runs until June 19.

For delivery, call 77-777.

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Healthy smoothies at Rawlicious

Rawlicious offers a line of healthy smoothies and juices that are nutrient dense and delicious.

The super green drinks are a mix of organic leafy greens, fresh fruits, coconut water, and wild honey — all blended together to produce an honest and nutritiously yummy beverage.

It contains no artificial sweeteners, preservatives, colors, and chemicals, addressing the importance of a natural and holistic well-being.

Everything about Rawlicious is raw and green, all the vitamins, enzymes, chlorophyll, and fiber from the super green smoothies and juices are in their natural state.

The purity of raw food, fruits and greens combined in this healthy drink can help boost the immune system, promote good digestion, and give more raw energy.

The Rawlicious team is present every Sunday at the Legaspi Organic Market and delivers on weekdays.

For information, call or SMS Angela Lichauco or Joanna Salvosa at 0915-8503081 or e-mail rawliciousplanet@yahoo.com

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Hot wings by the dozen at Yellow Cab

Yellow Cab introduces Hot wings by the dozen, 12 pieces of spicy chicken wings served with bleu cheese and garlic ranch dip for that extra layer of savory goodness.

The hottest item on the Yellow Cab menu is packed in a carry-out box and is available for dine in, take out or delivery at P595.

For inquiries, visit www.yellowcabpizza.com or call 789-9999 for delivery (within Metro Manila only). 

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Win a trip to Hong Kong Disneyland at The Peninsula Manila

The Peninsula Manila offers a “Celebrate the Magic Summer Package!” Two adults and two children can stay in a Grand Deluxe Room starting from P8,500+ per night.

The entire family gets one “Celebrate the Magic” raffle coupon and a chance to win a four round-trip Manila-Hong Kong-Manila economy class tickets courtesy of Cathay Pacific Airways, a two-night accommodation for four (two adults and two children below 12) at Disney’s Hollywood Hotel, and four Hong Kong Disneyland Park admission tickets.

A buffet breakfast is included at the Escolta restaurant, for two adults and two children below 12 and a serving of The Lobby’s 19-scoop ice cream blitzkrieg.

The package also includes a 15 percent discount on food and beverage services, a 20 percent discount on spa treatments, kids’ amenities, access to the gym and outdoor pool, use of the daytime shuttle to Greenbelt and Glorietta malls, unlimited local calls and wired and wireless Internet access. The promo runs until June 30.

For inquiries, call 887-2888 local 6630, 581-2288, e-mail reservationpmn@peninsula.com or visit www.peninsula.com.

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P295 lunch promo at T.G.I. Friday’s

T.G.I.Friday’s introduces a “Special Lunch” promo for P295. Choose from penne pasta with breaded chicken; fiery white fish sandwich served with mango salsa and Friday’s fries; and dragon fire chicken with Friday’s kung pao sauce with rice pilaf, chips and salsa.

Diners can opt for the “Extra Special Lunch” for P395. Indulge in sizzling seafood gambas and Keywest shrimp basted with citrus spice sauce served with savory rice and a side salad; mojito white fish (baked white fish marinated in Friday’s mojito mix with pico de gallo and lime and served with rice pilaf and side salad) and Friday’s buffalo wings tossed with spicy wing sauce paired with grilled pacific porkchop.

T.G.I. Friday’s Lunch treats are available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mondays to Fridays.

T.G.I.Friday’s has branches in Glorietta, Malate, Tomas Morato, Robinsons Galleria, Alabang Town Center, Sta. Lucia East Cainta, TriNoma, Mall of Asia and Ayala Center-Cebu.

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Sausage and egg pandesal at Jollibee

Jollibee Breakfast Joys offer a variety of options from rice meals to pancakes. 

Pinoy rice meals include longganisa, beef tapa, crispy bangus, hotdog, breakfast steak and corned beef or the two-piece pancake meal with butter and maple syrup. 

A new breakfast choice is the sausage and egg pandesal at P35 for solo and P45 with drink.

Jollibee Breakfast Joys are available daily until 11 a.m.

For delivery call, 8-7000.