What’s on the Menu for Father’s Day? A sake toast to Dad on Father’s Day at Kimpura

MANILA, Philippines - Kimpura offers a sake toast to all dads on Father’s Day. Let Dad enjoy the cook ‘n dine cuisine at the teppanyaki section as the chef prepares meat, seafood and vegetables with a touch of wine and special teppanyaki sauces on the misono table.

Kimpura has branches on the fourth level, Greenbelt 5, Phase 2, Ayala Center, Makati City, 621-6791, 621-6793; Greenhills Shopping Center, San Juan City, 721-8816, 721-8869;  and third level, Garden Park, TriNoma, Quezon City, 901-0813, 901-0692.

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Treats for Dad at Resorts World Manila

Resorts World Manila restaurants Passion, The Terrace, Impressions, Café Maxims, Ginzadon, Prosperity Court, R Bar and Bar 360 offers their “Treat for Dad” dining specials. Passion offers its “Kingly Feast” until June 15. For P1,280+, feast on a menu of  Asian classics like barbecue honey pork spareribs, deep-fried prawns, wok-fried New Zealand beef cubes in black pepper sauce, Shanghai fried rice, steamed cream crystal ball, and more. Dine at Passion on June 15, and Dad gets a limited-edition crystal mug for every P20,000 worth of food purchase. On June 14 and 15, The Terrace offers its “Weekend Blowout.” For P1,200+ per person and P800+ for kids, there is a buffet of choice meat cuts at their new carving station. At Impressions, there is a luxe dinner from June 13 to 16. Indulge in servings of sorbet, lemon and ossietra caviar, cream of watercress with crisp, soft boiled egg and bacon cream spheres with herring caviar, roast lamb with snail cromesquis canneloni of eggplant caviar, tomato marmalade and snail caviar; and Le Chocolat Tout Simplement for only P2,500. Café Maxims offers its “Hearty Platter” for P1,299+. Enjoy bite-sized fried chorizos, crab meatballs, chili and cheese rolls, buffalo wings, potato wedges and calamari salad. The sampler comes with a choice of Manila Sunrise cocktail or iced tea. At Bar 360, there is the “Beer Mate” offering. For P700+, share a beer tower of San Miguel Light or Pale Pilsen and pair it with a pizza of your choice.

For information, call 0908-8833 or visit www.rwmanila.com or

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Barbecue bonanza at Cravings

Cravings offers a barbecue bonanza board from June 13 to 15 for lunch or dinner. The meal is loaded with barbecue ribs and pork belly served with steak rice, grilled corn and organic salad at  P575 per plate. Cravings also offers the limited-edition Coffee Delight cake (whole P995; junior P425). Luscious Coffee Delight is fudgy brownie imbibed with coffee Bailey syrup, creamy coffee Bavarian topped with coffee jelly, garnished with chewy coffee cubes. 

Cravings has branches at Katipunan Ave. (Loyola Heights), fifth floor, Edsa Shangri-La Mall; third floor, Eastwood Mall (Libis), Il Terrazzo Lifestyle Mall (Morato Ave.), Molito Lifestyle Bldg., Zapote Road (Muntinlupa City) and Fraser Place Serviced Residences (Makati).

For information, visit www.my-cravings.com or follow on Facebook (cravingsphilippines) and Twitter (@cravingsphils).

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Angus beef at Manila Pavilion Hotel

Manila Pavilion Hotel offers its all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner at its interactive lifestyle restaurant Seasons Café for P1,500 on June 15.  At Patisserie, Manila Pavilion’s French-style pastry shop there is the Pastillas Cheesecake at P1,100. Its signature Black Angus beef rib with bone marrow, shallot jus, fresh Yorkshire pudding and baked potatoes is available at P30,000 per slab. Drink of the month Mind Eraser, a vodka-based cocktail with Kahlua and soda, is available at P330 in all outlets and P340 net for room service. The featured house wine Merlot Pupilla pairs well with spicy grilled meats, while Chardonnay Pupilla is perfect for light fish dishes, both available in all outlets starting at P305 per glass. Book Dad in one of the Manila Pavilion Hotel rooms starting at P3,600 for a standard room inclusive of buffet breakfast for two at Seasons Cafe, access to swimming pool and gym, and free use of WiFi.

For information, call 526-1212 extension 2408 or 1-800-10-WFRONT8 (9376688) or visit www.waterfronthotels.com.ph.

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Peking duck, Hunan spicy prawns at Peking Garden

Peking Garden offers its set menu. The meal includes four kinds of appetizer, mashed pumpkin with shredded abalone soup, whole Peking duck, Hunan spicy prawns, sauteed lapu-lapu with cordyceps sinensis flowers, poached seasonal vegetables with ginseng, deep-fried peppercorn crabs, fried hand-made noodles with spring onions and shrimp roe, steamed supreme soup and pork dumplings. For dessert , there’s chilled mango and pomelo with sago shake. The meal is priced  at P14,800+ and good for 12 persons.

Peking Garden is at the fourth level, Greenbelt 5 Phase 2, Ayala Center, Makati City.

For information, call 729-0567 or 729-0820.

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Pink Sunday brunch at Raffles and Fairmont Makati

Raffles and Fairmont Makati offers its “Pink Sunday Brunch” every last Sunday of the month.  Indulge in a variety of specialty sushi creations, a selection of local and international dishes, seafood, cheeses and charcuterie, artisanal breads, top-notch carvery items, and à la minute specialties, highlighted with pops of pink. Cap the meal with a blush-hued array of confections and cakes. Savor Pink Sunday Brunch with endless pours of Veuve Clicquot Rosé. The Pink Sunday Brunch is available at P2,777 net per person, while the Pink Sunday Champagne Brunch is at P3,888 net per person.

For information, call 555-9888 local 6840 or email dining.makati@fairmont.com.

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Fresh Encounters room package at Marco Polo Ortigas

Marco Polo Ortigas Manila offers its Fresh Encounters Room package with an introductory room rate of P5,500 per night. It includes a buffet breakfast for two at Cucina, high-speed Internet and access to the hotel’s indoor infinity pool and Fitness Centre at the 22nd floor of the tower. A consumable dining credit worth P800 per room per night will be given. Cucina offers Father’s Day diners dishes like prime rib of beef, crispy pork knuckles, grilled pork barbecue, pork belly and oyster gratins, among others. A chocolate cigar and a pass-around Cognac will also be given to fathers. Treats are up for grabs when Dad dines in with a minimum of four companions. Instant door prizes such as free hotel staycations, buffet gift certificates, spa and wellness packages will be given away along with a chance to win a weekend test drive onboard one of the world’s well-loved luxury sports cars — the Mini Cooper. The Father’s Day Buffet at Cucina is offered for lunch on June 15 at P2,800 net.

For information, call 720-7715 or email manila@marcopolohotels.com.

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Special day package at Regency Hotel and Tower, Cebu

Regency Hotel and Tower in Cebu offers a day package for P1,200 for the use of the swimming pool, indoor shooting, backlight golf, 6D movie, and a special lunch or dinner.  A family of four can stay overnight in a superior room with breakfast for two for P6,880. Dad can try Prana Media Spa’s signature Indonesian deep-tissue massage, all-natural facial, hand and foot reflex and eye rejuvenation for P1,499. Promo is available until June 30.

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Free platter of Shanghai buns at Luk Yuen

Luk Yuen offers a free platter of Shanghai buns with a minimum food order of P700.

 Luk Yuen has branches in Greenhills Shopping Center, 721-2620, 721-2685; SM Megamall Bldg. B, 633-4396, 633-1610; Cash & Carry Mall, 856-5778,856-5779; and Alabang Town Center, 772-4967,772-3028.

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Win gym membership at Acacia Hotel

Acacia offers room and dining packages on June 15.

For P6,000 get Acacia’s deluxe guestroom complete with a dream bed and a personalized butler service. This room accommodation promo is inclusive of buffet breakfast for two persons, complimentary use of WiFi, swimming pool and fitness facilities. As a special treat, each Father’s Day booking includes a beer buffet good for two persons at The Lobby at Acacia. At Acaci restaurant, there is a buffet for P1,288. Lunch buffet is available from 12 noon to 2 p.m. and dinner buffet from 6 to 10 p.m. The Lobby at Acacia serves new à la carte dishes. The Lobby is open from 6 a.m. to 12 midnight. Join Acacia Hotel’s Facebook giveaway promo and get a chance to win a one-month unlimited gym use at Acacia Hotel with a whole body massage at the newly opened Lurra wellness spa for two persons. Just follow Acacia Hotel Manila on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and post a “Now & Then” photo of yourself with your dad with the caption stating why he’s the greatest dad ever.

For information, call 720-2000 or email enquiry@acaciahotelsmanila.com.

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Dim sum lunch at New World Hotel Makati

New World Makati Hotel offers a dim sum lunch and dinner at P1,500 per person for unlimited servings at Jasmine restaurant. Dishes include xiao long bao, barbecue pork puffs and shao mai, among others. Guests can also enjoy the unlimited Yum Cha, which includes soup, rice or noodles, choice of main course a glass of soft beverage. For groups and families, Jasmine has also prepared a selection of set menus.

At Café 1228, the special Father’s Day brunch features a buffet spread of international fare for P1,995 per person. Guests can enjoy five interactive live stations offering an assortment of salads and appetizers; specialty hams and cheeses; a Japanese sushi and sashimi corner; dim sum and hot noodles prepared on the spot; tailor-made pasta dishes; continental favorites; and Asian specialties such as Chinese and Southeast Asian dishes.

All Dads get a special treat when they dine at Jasmine and Café 1228.

For information, call 811-6888, follow New World Makati Hotel at www.facebook.com/NewWorldMakatiHotel or at Twitter and Instagram @newworldmakati.

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A day of fun at Movenpick Hotel Mactan

Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu offers a day of fun on June 15. From 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., enjoy the hotels’ private white sand beach, outdoor swimming pool and game room. This whole-day package entitles guests to snack on the famous Mövenpick brand ice cream. There is an Asian Fusion lunch buffet at the Ibiza Beach Club. The lunch offers flowing bubbly, a salad and seafood bar, sushi, Cantonese noodle stations, dim sum, Chinese BBQ and a dessert table. Dads will receive a coupon for two free drinks at the Ibiza Beach Club. Walk-in guests can take advantage of “Dads’ Beach Retreat” for only P2,500 per person. Dads who wish for an extension through the weekend can avail of the local residents rate of P6,800+ per room night inclusive of breakfast buffet for two at The Sails, the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant. In-house guests who wish to enhance their Father’s Day experience can avail of the Asian Fusion lunch buffet at Ibiza Beach Club for an additional P1,600 per person.

For information, call (032) 492-7777, 799-1111 or email hotel.cebu@moevenpick.com.