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‘Ispesyal na Handa’ at Mangan

MANILA, Philippines - Mangan’s food is simple yet so delicious and down-to-earth. The Kapampangan word for it is manyaman. The restaurant boasts the Ispesyal ning Bale (house specialties), including favorites like bibingka with quesong puti or queso de bola and salted egg (P100); puto bumbong with grated coconut and mascuvado (P95), and the best-seller merienda favorites seafood pancit luglog (P112). The Ispesyal na Handa selection includes tofu sisig (P98), a light and healthy alternative to the usual sisig. Its Sisig ni Mely (P112) is served hot and wrapped in banana leaf. There’s lengua in mushroom sauce (P236), and the kare-kare buntot ng baka (ox tail) (P259) soaked in a rich, thick sauce. Bigger groups can opt for a variety of platters such as the Inihaw Pyesta (fiesta) platter (P620) loaded with inihaw na liempo (grilled pork belly), chicken barbecue, alabos na hipon (steamed shrimp), inihaw na bangus (grilled, stuffed milkfish), inihaw na talong (grilled eggplant) with burong hipon, inihaw na tahong (grilled mussels), dahon ng mustasa (mustard leaves) and a variety of sawsawan (dips). 

Mangan restaurant imposes no service charge.

Mangan has branches at Robinsons Place Ermita, 400-4784; Robinsons Galleria, 636-1120; SM Mall of Asia, 556-2783; The Annex, SM City North-EDSA, 332-2320; and SM City Sta. Rosa, Laguna, 901-0940/049-502-5349.

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Pirates’ sinugba at Blackbeard’s Seafood Island

Eat like a pirate: The Pirates’ Sinugba at Blackbeard’s Seafood Island

At Blackbeard’s Seafood Island, guests can’t get enough of the Pirates’ Sinugba, which is loacded with grilled tilapia, hipon, pusit, tahong, liempo, nilagang okra at talong, ensaladang mangga, and itlog na maalat. Other best-sellers include crispy sisig, grilled liempo, bulalo Batangas, sinigang na baka, kare-kare, crispy pata, fried chicken, and crabs by the bucket. The hot plates include Sisig Kapampangan, tuna and crabmeat sisig, gambas, Crazy Chili Calamari, baby squid sisig, and sizzling bulalo.

Blackbeard’s Seafood Island is at Greenbelt 3, 728-3056; UP-Ayala Land Technohub, 322-2256; TriNoma Mall, QC, 901-3608; Eastwood City, Libis, 913-2694; Fiesta Market!, Market!, Fort Bonifacio, 886-7692; and Araneta Center, Shopwise Arcade, Cubao, QC.

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Joyful party and sushi platters at Häagen Dazs

Women love ice cream: The Joyful Party selection at Häagen Dazs

Häagen Dazs launches its new menu for women. It features iconic creations only available at Häagen Dazs shops. Signature fondue (with a mouthwatering 16 mini-scoops of macadamia nut, strawberry, cookies & cream, and coffee ice cream, among others), new sushi platters (choose from dulce de leche, strawberry gunkan, kiwi gunkan and mango sorbet sushi), and its refreshing take on the classics such as the all-time favorite banana split. The new offering for Filipino women is the Joyful Party with mini scoops of vanilla, green tea, and strawberry ice cream, raspberry sorbet, and mango sorbet on griddle cake and decorated with almonds, cherries, pretzel sticks and chocolate sauce. The Fruity Journey is loaded with strawberry ice cream, raspberry sorbet, mango sorbet, and strawberry cheesecake ice cream with fresh fruits.

Häagen Dazs’ new menu is available at SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall (The Atrium) and Robinsons Place Ermita.

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Winebar at Chateau 1771 in Pasig

Café 1771 at El Pueblo Ortigas Center in Pasig City has a Winebar on the second floor. Partners Ricky Gutierrez and chef Vicky Pacheco have come up with an interesting concept for the new restaurant. A number of classic to vintage and contemporary bottles from all the known wineries in the world are available. Café 1771’s Winebar is a large event place, which can accommodate 120 persos. Two intimate private rooms can accommodate 10 to 25 persons.

For reservations, call 729-9760 to 61 or SMS 0917- 8626467. For banquets and catering services, call 729-9760 to 61 or (0917) 862-6467. 

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French Mediterranean cuisine at Katzer

Katzer, which recently opened, is owned by chef Andreas Katzer. The resto serves French Mediterranean cuisine.

Katzer is at the second floor, Wynsum Corporate Plaza, F. Ortigas Jr. Ave. (formerly Emerald Ave.), Ortigas Center, Pasig City. 

Katzer is open daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. For information, call 638-9819.

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Win P100,000 shopping spree at Sofitel Philippine Plaza

At Sofitel Philippine Plaza, an overnight stay starts at P5,880+ inclusive of breakfast at Spiral for two, plus a chance to win a P100,000 shopping spree at Rustan’s. On Oct. 15 to17, Oktoberfest Manila 2010 rocks Sofitel with Bavarian food, drink, and entertainment. Carnival rides, live Oomptah music by the Günther Friedmann Band, beer gardens, games and awesome raffle prizes add to the Munich Oktoberfest experience. Pasay City Mayor Antonino Calixto will tap the first keg on the Oct. 15. Sofitel’s executive chef presents the Bavarian Food Festival at Spiral from Oct.11 to 24. Oktoberfest Family Day will be held on Oct. 17. It will feature carousels, bumper cars, choo-choo trains, Bavarian fare, fabulous entertainment, prizes, and oodles of kiddie fun.

Make it a Halloween to remember at Sofitel from Oct. 29 to Nov. 1. A night’s stay starts at P6,370+ and includes a Spiral buffet breakfast for two, scary storytelling, ghoulish face painting, a freaky Halloween parade, and a hair-raising trick or treat!     

For information, call 551-5555 local 1991 to 1994, or 832-6993 or e-mail at room.reservations@sofitelmanila.com.

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Win a trip for 10 to Bora on Oct. 10 at Shakey’s

 At Shakey’s, an order of Shakey’s Monster Meal Deals gives you a chance to win a trip for 10 to Boracay. The winner and his friends or family members will receive round-trip tickets to Bora, and accommodations for three days and two nights at a luxurious hotel. For only P1,669, the Monster Meal Deal dine-in includes a large Manager’s Choice thin-crust pizza, a large pepperoni thin-crust pizza, a spaghetti platter, a carbonara supreme platter, Chick ‘n Chips party pack, and three pitchers of Coca-Cola. It’s good for 10 to 12 persons. Dine at any Shakey’s restaurant on Oct. 10, and join the promo. The raffle draw will be held on Oct. 18. Winners will be announced on Oct. 19. 

For delivery, call 77-777 .

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P99 crispy noodles with assorted seafood at Super Bowl of China

Super Bowl of China celebrates its 10th Anniversary Rollback “P99 Crispy Noodles with Assorted Seafood” until Oct. 31. The crispy noodles has crispy fried egg noodles smothered with cuttlefish, boneless fish fillet, shrimp and other seafood, assorted vegetables, and mushrooms in a clear, light seafood sauce for lunch, dinner. Enjoy snacks, too, for only P99 per order. Other dishes include crispy shrimp with sweet & sour sauce, lemon chicken, yang chow fried rice, Chinese chorizo fried rice, fried crispy chicken, steamed fish fillet with garlic, to name a few. 

Super Bowl of China is located at the fourth level, Atrium, SM Megamall; second level, Glorietta 4, Ayala Center, Makati City; third level, Chef’s Avenue, Festival Mall, Alabang; third level, Gateway Mall, Cubao, QC; ground floor, Main Mall, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City; M1 Activity Center, TriNoma, North EDSA, QC; and at the ground floor, Midtown Wing, Robinsons Place Manila.

For delivery, call the Super Delivery Hotline 737-8888 For catering and party needs, call the Super Catering hotline 747-2845.

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