What's on the Menu: Long-weekend packages at Discovery Hotels

MANILA, Philippines - The Discovery Hotels offers room packages and special treats for the long weekends: Aug. 18-21, and August 24-27. Discovery Suites Ortigas Center will extend a 10-percent discount on Best Available Room rates for guests staying for one or two nights. Guests who stay for three nights get a 15 percent-discount on their room rate. The city hotel’s “Long Weekend Package” is inclusive of complimentary breakfast for two, Wi-Fi Internet access en suite, 10-percent discount on lunch buffet at Restaurant 5 and a P500 voucher redeemable at Terra Wellness Spa. 

For information, call 719-6930-32, 719-6999, 719-8888 or e-mail to rsvn@discovery.com.ph.

At Discovery Country Suites Tagaytay, guests who visit Restaurant Verbena from Aug. 18-21 and Aug. 25-27, and spend a minimum of P2,000, will be given a complimentary dessert sampler of Verbena signature chocolate marquis, panna cota and apple tartin.

For information, call 529-8172, (046) 413-4567 or e-mail dcsrsvn@discovery.com.ph

At Discovery Shores Boracay, local residents get a 15-percent discount on best available rate for a three-night stay, and 10-percent discount for a minimum two-night stay on Aug. 18-25. Discovery Shores’ Long Weekend package is inclusive of complimentary breakfast buffet at Sands Restaurant and airport transfers to and from Caticlan Airport.

For information, 720-8888, 719-6693-95 or e-mail dsbrsvn@discovery.com.ph.   

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Pinoy pizza at Lots’a Pizza

Lots’ a Pizza offers its signature sauce and toppings that are customized for the Filipino palate. Lots’ a Pizza’s 14-inch pizzas are priced from P219 to P279. One pizza can serve eight. Lots’a Pizza is topped with tomato sauce and a balance of spices, first-class pizza cheese and ham, pepperoni and beef toppings that Purefoods Hormel has formulated to be less oily but packed with flavor. Its founders Ed and Tess Ngan Tian figured early that its parbaked crust developed at the American Institute of Baking would allow its outlets to quickly serve its customers. With 188 stores mostly in Luzon, Lots’a Pizza is rated fifth largest in the pizza industry.

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Unagi sasameshi at Makati Shangri-La

Makati Shangri-La offers an authentic collection of Japanese fare until Aug. 31. At Inagiku, Japanese chef Wataru Hikawa prepares dishes such as nijimasu shio yaki (grilled rainbow trout with salt), Wagyu toban yaki (thinly sliced Wagyu beef yakiniku-style), and unagi sasameshi (steamed eel and rice wrapped with bamboo leaf).

For information, call 840 0884 or e-mail rric.slm@shangri-la.com.

Philly cheese steak at Chili’s

Chili’s offers its new “Tastes of America” for a limited time. The Philly cheese steak is chargrilled sirloin steak with sautéed onions, mushrooms and bell peppers and oozing cheese, while the Wild West with Chili’s new Texas cheese poppers are loaded with crisp breaded mini poppers filled with melted cheese and flavored with bell peppers, the mild heat of green onions and the freshness of cilantro.

What’s America without a pit stop at the heart of mardi gras country? Here, you’ll discover Chili’s New Orleans jambalaya, the classic southern dish with a jazzy blend of diced chicken, smoky bacon and mixed veggies. Toss in Chili’s jambalaya rice and it’s an irresistible meal. It’s topped with plump and juicy shrimps and sprinkled with a special blend of spiced seasonings and sliced green onions. Also try the Carolina Golden BBQ Ribs, Chili’s version of baby back ribs that’s slow-smoked in-house, and triple-basted with Carolina’s celebrated BBQ sauce.

Chili’s is at Greenbelt 5, Makati, 729-3022; Greenhills, San Juan, 727-2959; Tomas Morato, QC, 372-5017; and Chili’s Too in Power Plant, Rockwell, 659-6527.

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Grab ‘em Burger at Sizzlin’ Pepper Steak

Sizzlin’ Pepper Steak’s newest offerings are Grab ‘em Burger, a 1/3-pound hamburger patty grilled and slathered with cheese, sautéed mushrooms and special slaw. It comes in special Kaiser bun, a braided milky bun, topped with black sesame seeds; and the Snatch ‘Em Ribs, oven-baked and falling-off-the-bone grilled ribs. The two new dishes can be ordered with diablo sauce, creamy blue cheese, or sweet BBQ sauce.

Sizzlin’ Pepper Steak is at Alphaland Southgate Mall, The Terraces Ayala Center Cebu, Eastwood City Walk, Festival Mall, Glorietta 5, Harbour Square, SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, SM Fairview Annex II, SM North Annex II, Robinsons Galleria, TriNoma Mall, Robinsons Summit Ridge Tagaytay, BF Homes Paranaque, Newport Mall and Venice Piazza.

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Two for the price of one at Super Bowl of China

Super Bowl of China offers its “Kung Fu Dimsum Double” promo until Aug. 31. Customers can enjoy double servings for the price of one or opt for a 50-percent discount on a single order of dimsum. On Mondays to Fridays, order regular dimsum menu items and get another order of the same dimsum item for free or enjoy single orders of your dimsum of choice at half the price. These are offered during lunch between 12 noon and 2 p.m. and dinner between 6 and 8 p.m on weekdays only.

Choose from its dimsum menu of hakao for only P 130 or a single order for only P65, steamed pork siomai with meat and shrimp for only P 120 or a single order for only P60, BBQ pork siu pao for only P 110 or a single order for only P 55, double servings of pork ribs taosi for only P 110 or a single order for only P 55, double servings of chicken feet in semi-sweet and mildly spicy taosi sauce for only P95, or a single order for only P47.50, crispy vegetarian spring rolls for only P95 or a single order for only P47.50, and deep-fried wanton filled with seasoned ground pork served with sweet & sour sauce for only P 120 or a single order for only P 60.

Super Bowl of China is at the fourth floor, SM Megamall Atrium, Mandaluyong City; second floor, Glorietta 4, Ayala Center, Makati City; third floor, Chef’s Avenue, Festival Mall, Alabang; third floor, Gateway Mall, Araneta Center, Cubao, QC; ground floor, South Wing, Main Mall, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City; Level 1, TriNoma, North EDSA, QC; and at the ground floor, Midtown Wing, Robinsons Place Manila.

Spa indulgence at G Hotel

G Hotel offers the “Spa Indulgence” at P4,200. The package includes in-room aromatherapy spa massage of your choice, overnight accommodation, and international breakfast buffet for two at Café Noir, and free use of Wi-Fi and pool. The “Life’s a Treat” accommodation starts at P3,900. It comes with an overnight accommodation with breakfast buffet for two at Café Noir, F&B gift check worth P400 and complimentary use of the Wi-Fi and pool. The “Chef’s Special” includes Cajun tilapia fillet, creamy flavors of whipped potato-squash, string beans and Pernod cream at P170. There is risotto niorcina paired with mushrooms, herbs, smoked bacon and homemade longanisa at P225. Also try the cocoa-marshmallow dessert with vanilla at P110.

G Hotel Manila is at 2090 Roxas Boulevard, Malate, Manila.

For information, call 525-0888 or 1-800-10-WFRONT8 (937-6688) or visit www.G-hotel.com.ph.

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Rib eye steak at Patio Carlito

Patio Carlito Old Manila Bistro offers its must-try is its unlimited USDA rib eye steak for only P699+ from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Other dishes lechon baka ni mayor, kare kare, pork humba and rellenong sugpo, among many other dishes. and Steak House is at 84 Scout Tuason cor. E Lopez Sr. Brgy South Triangle Queson City, 352-7140.