The world is your oyster at Shangri-La Makati

MANILA, Philippines -Makati Shangri-La, Manila offers “Oyster Mondays,” a new weekly themed dinner buffet that highlights the best of oysters done in a variety of dishes, happening every Monday evening at Circles Event Café. Makati Shangri-La’s area executive chef Paul Lenz says, “The best oysters are produced in winter season, when the water drops to freezing temperatures. They are at their prime at this time of year.” Diners may enjoy their oysters either in an amuse bouche with vegetable vinaigrette, mango salsa, Thai dressing or a simple squeeze of lemon. Going through the buffet, oyster dishes are available in each section starting with an oyster maki sushi rolled with narrow strips of tempura oyster, the seafood on ice counter featuring a minimum of 10 different kinds of oysters with the option to eat them raw or with different sauces, baked oyster with cheese and garlic, Rockefeller or Kilpatrick, oyster pizza with blue cheese, and oyster tempura in the Asian section. The oyster-themed dinner buffet every Monday is priced at P1,635+ per person.

For information, call 813-8888 or e-mail rric.slm@shangri-la.com, or book a table online at www.shangri-la.com.

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Authentic Cantonese cuisine: Combination of crispy duck sandwich with shredded duck fruit salad at Crystal Jade Dining In

Crystal Jade Dining In opens at BGC

 Crystal Jade Dining In recently opened its first Philippine branch at the Bonifacio Global City. 

Cantonese cuisine, considered the finest among China’s regional cuisines — it’s even earned the reputation of being “China’s haute cuisine” — is the most popular outside of China. Crystal Jade Dining In offers specialties and popular items like dim sum, a roasted and marinated selection, double-boiled soup, live and dried seafood, Cantonese dishes, a Sichuan and Shanghai selection, a healthy selection, and desserts.

“Crystal Jade takes pride in promoting and preserving Chinese culture and its practices,” said Cherry Chu-Lo, Crystal Jade operations vice president in the Philippines. “Through our menu and specialty dishes that are faithful to Cantonese traditions, we are offering a distinct Chinese dining experience. It’s not just about the authentic meal but also about enjoying it with contemporary service and ambience.”

Crystal Jade Dining In is at Unit SEUG201, Bonifacio High Street Central, 7th Avenue corner 30th Street,

Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.

For information, call 519-8191.

More than just fish: Bangus barbecue at Binalot

Bangus barbecue and sisig at Binalot

Binalot offers its bangus barbecue and bangus sisig. Binalot’s bangus barbecue is served on a sizzling plate; the bangus pieces are dipped in a Pinoy-style barbecue sauce served with steaming white rice. Binalot bangus sisig is a reinvention of a Pinoy pulutan classic made from marinated whole bangus, deep-fried and sautéed in a mix of onion, ginger and green chili. It is served with rice and a sunny side-up egg.

Visit any of Binalot’s 40 stores nationwide. For orders, call 467-8888 or online via their Multiply store at www.binalot.multiply.com.

Graduation treats: Mango Chantilly cake from Goldilocks

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Mango Chantilly cake from Goldilocks

Goldilocks offers its new Mango Chantilly Cake made with two stacked layers of mango and vanilla chiffon, filled with Italian butter icing and mango jam, and decorated with sweet mango marshmallows. Also try the mango tarts, which are mango mousse singles.

Visit any Goldilocks store or call 888-1-999 Goldilocks Go-Delivery.

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Eat’s a treat: Baked oysters at Somethin’ Fishy

Eat-all-you-can for graduates at Somethin’ Fishy

Somethin’ Fishy offers its eat-all-you-can fresh and baked oysters, seafood rice, grilled salmon in lemon butter sauce and grilled squid, sizzling sisig, seafood kebab, seafood kare-kare, sushi, sashimi and many more dishes in its “Somethin’ Fishy Free Graduate Buffet.” Until April 30, all graduates dining with one companion get one buffet free, and with a party of 10 or more, get two buffets for free. Simply present any of the following: your diploma, school ID, graduation photo, or graduation program with the graduate’s name.

Somethin’ Fishy is at unit B2 and B3 Eastwood Citywalk, Bagumbayan.

For information, call 421-6412 to 13, 421-2121, or e-mail somethin.fishy@yahoo.com.

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Revamped deluxe rooms at Manila Pavilion

Manila Pavilion Hotel offers its new Deluxe and Deluxe Premium rooms. The new rooms have been technologically revamped and redecorated with subtle finesse — lush textiles, vibrant-colored furniture putting the enchanting and tranquil turquoise couches in the spotlight as contemporary art pieces anchored by a view of the bay. Unwind in a guest room that features a spacious work desk while staying connected with friends through Wi-Fi access.

Visit the Manila Pavilion Hotel at United Nations Avenue corner Maria Orosa Street in Manila.

For information, call 526-1212 or visit www.waterfronthotels.com.ph

You made it: The superior room at Mandarin Oriental Manila

Special room packages for graduates at Mandarin Oriental Manila

 At Mandarin Oriental Manila, ongoing until April 28, graduates get a complimentary buffet meal at Paseo Uno when they dine for lunch or dinner with at least four paying companions. In addition, they will also be presented with a limited-edition MO bear. As a fitting reward, the parents will receive a P500 cash voucher, which they can use on their next visit to Paseo Uno. To avail of the offer, graduates must present their school diploma. The hotel also offers its special Graduation room package, which starts at P6,200+ for a Superior room and includes international buffet breakfast for two, 50-minute massage treatment for the graduate at The Spa, complimentary local calls, and a limited-edition MO Graduate Bear. If booked at the exclusive Mandarin Oriental Club, the graduate will get added amenities available at the exclusive Mandarin Oriental Club Lounge.

For information, call 750-8888 or email momnl-reservations@mohg.com .

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Perfect combination: Cullen wine at New World Hotel

Cantonese dinner paired with Cullen wines at New World Hotel

New World offers a special Cantonese dinner at Jasmine Restaurant today. Authentic Cantonese dishes, specially prepared by chef Wong Kam On and his crew, will be paired with an exquisite selection of wine from Cullen Wines of Australia. This culinary experience is composed of a six-course meal including steamed king prawns with garlic paired with Cullen Kevin John Chardonnay; deep-fried fish fillet in salted egg yolk and steamed egg white with Cullen Mangan Vineyard, Merlot Petit Verdot Malbec; beef short ribs in black pepper sauce with Cullen Diane Madeline, Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot; and a duo of chilled mango pudding and tapioca pearl cake with milk cream for dessert matched with sparkling wine. The special Cantonese cuisine and Cullen wines set dinner is priced at P1,700 per person.

 For more information, call 811-6888, local 3338.

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Japanese king crabs at Traders Hotel

Traders Hotel offers Japanese king crabs, specially prepared by executive Japanese chef Masahiro Mizumoto at Kitsho Japanese Restaurant and Sake Bar until March 31. The meal starts with grilled king crabs with zest of lemon, followed by the sweet tang of steamed king crab dipped in a mixture of tosazu and ponzu sauce. The king crabs are served in a hot pot with a variety of mushrooms, vegetables and Japanese tofu in a light savory soup. The set menu ends with a bowl of noodles or congee. The King Crab set menu is priced at P4,200+ per person. À la carte servings are also available.

For information, call 708-4888.