What’s on the Menu? Kyochon now at SM Fairview
MANILA, Philippines - Kyochon is now open at SM Fairview. The Korean fried chicken restaurant chain offers fried chicken served with a choice of three different sauces: hot and sweet (Kyochon Red Series), salty-savory (Kyochon Soy-Garlic Series), and sweet and tangy (Kyochon Honey Series). Also try the Soonsal Strips, perfectly golden chicken breast with just the right crunch from the special rice batter. It comes with a choice of three dipping sauces. Other dishes include Chili Chicken Steak Rice and Galbi Chicken Steak.
Visit Kyochon at SM Megamall and SM Fairview.
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Halloween weekend packages at Manila Hotel
The Manila Hotel is transformed into a haunted mansion for Halloween. Guests in costumes will receive discounts of up to 50 percent at the Café Ilang Ilang. Book a Halloween Weekend package, available every Saturday and Sunday of this month, for P9,500. Guests can stay in a Superior Deluxe room and have buffet breakfast at Café Ilang Ilang the following day (for two). The package also includes tickets to the Manila Ocean Park’s Oceanarium as well as two tickets for the hotel’s Kiddie Trick or Treat activity every Saturday at 4 p.m..
There will be a mini-cake decorating session before the trick or treat. Tickets are available for only P750 at the Concierge.
For information, call 527-0011 local 1175 to 1179 to find out more about the Halloween Weekend package or local 1382 or 1383 to inquire about the Kiddie Trick or Treat activity, or visit www.Manila-Hotel.com.
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Amici delivers at BGC
Amici Venice Piazza now delivers anywhere in Fort Bonifacio, just call 555-1000. A free 1.5-liter Pepsi will also be given for every two pizzas ordered via delivery from this store. Offer is valid until Oct. 31.
Amici Venice Piazza is at the ground floor, McKinley Hill complex in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. Amici also has branches at Don Bosco, Makati City, 818-4444; Tomas Morato, Quezon City, 376-6458; SM Megamall Atrium, Mandaluyong City, 636-1340; Greenhills, San Juan, 724-4804; Ayala Triangle Gardens, Makati City, 621-6111; Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa City, 403-9373 and UP Ayala Technohub, Quezon City, 709-0999.
For information, visit www.amici.ph and Amici Philippines Facebook Fanpage for more details.
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Osaka Ohsho offers bacon & cheese gyoza
Osaka Ohsho offers its bacon & cheese savory gyoza made with cured bacon bits and gourmet cheeses blended with lean ground pork meat, shredded cabbage, garlic and ginger in a Japanese flour wrap then steamed and pan seared. Best enjoyed with Osaka Ohsho’s original and chili oil gyoza sauces. The bacon & cheese gyoza is available in six-, 12-piece orders priced at P 190 and P380, respectively. Also try the peanut butter & banana dessert gyoza. These mini-crepes are made with Jif Crunchy Peanut Butter and caramelized bananas. Enjoy it with a side of vanilla ice cream for only P210.
Osaka Ohsho is at the third level of the SM Mega Fashion Hall
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Halloween costume contest at Riverbanks Center
Riverbanks Center offers its Halloween costume contest on Oct. 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Ivy Lane grounds. Registration is ongoing until Oct. 25 at the Jollibee Riverbanks branch with a registration fee of P175, which comes with a free loot bag. Scariest costume contest is open to boys and girls 12 years old and below only. As an added treat, the participant who has the most number of family members in costume will win a special prize. There will also be a Riverbanks “Funtasy Run” on Oct. 25, 2 to 5 p.m. at the Ampitheater. A minimal registration fee of P150 will be required for kids who will run only and P250 for those who will run and join the Halloween parade. Adults’ registration fee is at P200 per person. Registration starts from 2 to 4 p.m. The actual run and announcement of winners will be between 4 to 5 p.m.
Riverbanks Center is at the flood-free gateway of Marikina City.
For information, call 570-0701 local 332 or visit www.riverbankscenter.com.
