MANILA, Philippines - The heat is on, school’s out, and while in the city, the mall is the perfect destination to have fun this summer. With its ongoing redevelopment, SM City North-EDSA has many new attractions as well as old favorites for you to explore with your family and friends. Here are the top 10 ways to have summer fun at SM City North-EDSA.
Take A Food Trip At The Newly Opened Restos
You’ll have foodie fun with your family and friends by trying out the mall’s newly opened restaurants, all located at SM City Annex. The Old Spaghetti House has pasta and pizza specialties like Supremo Pizza and Seafoods Marinara; Holy Cow Ranch American Grill has prime cut steaks and healthy salads like their signature Fruit of the Loom; Mangan offers nouvelle Kapampangan specialties; while KKK has delightful Filipino specialties with a twist. And while you’re on your summer food trip, make a stop at your favorite restaurants as well.
Chill Out With Cool Treats
Discover whole new ways to chill with the many cool treats at the Annex. There’s always something different with Dairy Queen, and give yourself a summer treat with their new Tropical Delights — Mango Pleasure and Almond Pleasure Blizzards. White Hat, on the other hand, has authentic frozen Italian yogurt with marshmallow, candy, and fruit toppings — all natural and 98 percent fat free. If you love ice cream, you simply won’t be able to resist Sebastian Ice Cream at the Third Level of The Block with its premium flavors like Butter Pecan and Blueberry Cheesecake.
Play It Cool At The Block Cinema
With its Hollywood blockbusters and homegrown hits, you’ll laugh, cry, fall in love, and get into some action and suspense at SM Cinema’s 16 screens at SM City North-EDSA. World-class interiors and state-of-the-art equipment bring watching movies to a whole new level especially at The Block, where you can watch the Jonas Brothers in 3D at the D-Cinema, as well as its current attractions — Race to Witch Mountain, Watchmen, and You Changed My Life.
Tech It Out At The Cyberzone
You’ll enjoy checking out the latest gadgets, phones, laptops, and computer games at the newly opened Cyberzone at the Annex. It’s the ultimate tech experience as it is the largest Cyberzone in the SM malls.
Create Your Own Summer Style
Stand out on the beach and beyond with great fashion finds from SM City North-EDSA. Swimwear and boardshorts are hot at the SM Department Store, and you’ll enjoy making your own summer statement with clothes from SM’s fashion boutiques.
Make It Best For Baby
If this is your baby’s first summer, check out the many ways you can let your little one join you on your summer holidays with strollers, playpens, and baby carriers. The newly opened Baby & Co. store at the upper ground floor of The Annex is a one stop shop for baby needs — from furniture for your nursery to feeding accessories, toys, toiletries, and much more.
Bring Out The Child In You
Kids will have a lot of downtime this summer, and it’s the best time to bond with them by bringing out the child in you. Make a splash in your own backyard with inflatable pools or head for the beach safely with colorful floaters and fun toys they can play in the sand. Available at Toy Kingdom in The Block.
Discover Spa Pleasures At The Mall
You’ll enter a world of wellness, serenity, calm, and Zen at the different spas at SM City North-EDSA. Relaksasi at the Main Mall has Indonesian style massages as well as body treatments and facials. The Block has Body Tune and Pan Pacific spas, Amazing Touch, as well as wonderful ways with your hands and nails at Nail Spa and Tips and Toes. The newly opened Foot for the Gods Reflexology will pamper your tired feet and body with their foot spas, foot reflexology, and body massages.
Work Your Way To A Fit And Fab Summer
Before you head to the beach this summer, tone your abs and work your way to that six-pack at Fitness First at the fifth level of The Block at SM City North-EDSA. Or simply walk around the mall, and exercise for a healthy lifestyle. It’s a fun way of looking good and feeling great.
Join The Concert Crowd
While you’re shopping or trying the many restos, take time for great entertainment at the mall. At The Annex, catch live performances of The Dawn on March 25 at 5 p.m. and The Speaks on March 28 at 5 p.m. Balladeer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid will also make a stop at The Block for a mini-concert on March 28 at 4 p.m..
Other great events to look out for: The Flavors Grand Culinary Challenge on March 29 at 4 p.m. at the Main Mall; and Toy Kingdom’s Monsters and Aliens on March 29 at The Annex.