MANILA, Philippines - Chef Him Uy de Baron will prepare the dinner for the “Sibling Revelry” concert of Raymond Lauchengco and Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo on Feb. 14, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at the Rockwell Tent. For starters, there is focaccia bread with olive tapenade or fresh pomodoro with basil, followed by duck meat parcel with arugula and mixed greens in raspberry dressing. Enjoy a bowl of slow-roasted tomato soup with basil oil. The main entrée consists of braised beef with lemon gremolata, haricot verts and truffle-infused mash. Cap the dinner with Le KitKat with strawberry sauce. The show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets, priced at P3,300 (inclusive of dinner and two drinks), are available at Ticketworld, 891-9999. For free ticket delivery within Metro Manila, call or SMS 0939-128-6569.
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Say it with Chef Florabel
For Valentine’s Day, Florabel restaurant and Felix restaurant have each whipped up a set menu. not only for couples but for families and groups of friends. “People’s view of Valentine’s Day has evolved,” chef Florabel said, “and we are responding to it.”
Chef Florabel invites couples and everyone else to try out her specially designed Valentine’s Day four-course set menu at Florabel restaurant and at Felix restaurant. Each set menu comes with a glass of wine. Ladies who dine at Florabel restaurant will receive a free gift — a one-day South Beach trial.
Florabel restaurant is at the Podium and Felix restaurant at Greenbelt 5.
For more information, call Florabel at 638-7527 or 667-3220, or call Felix at 729-9062 or 710-1690.
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Swing with Manila Philaharmonic Orchestra at TGI Friday’s
On Feb 13 at T.G.I.Friday’s-Bonifacio High Street be serenaded by the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO). Billed “Philharmonic in Stripes,” get a chance to enjoy your favorite dishes while listening to the beautiful music of the MPO’s 20-piece orchestra. Start your dinner with your favorite salads and starters, then move on to Friday’s winning entrees. Interested parties are advised to make their reservations early. Tickets are priced at P1,000 with P250 consumable on meals. For more information, call T.G.I.Friday’s at Bonifacio High Street at 856-2996 or 97.
Get Friday’s limited-edition tiger stuffed toy for only P100 when you order a triple barrel combo — a combination of Jack Daniel’s triple barrel chicken, pork chop & shrimp; Jack Daniel’s ribs, chop & chicken; Jack Daniel’s salmon, chicken & chop; and Jack Daniel’s ribs, chicken & shrimp.
TGIFriday’s branches are located at Glorietta, Malate, Tomas Morato, Alabang Town Center, Cainta, Robinsons Galleria, TriNoma, Mall of Asia and Ayala Center-Cebu.
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A dose of suite romance at Discovery Suites
The package includes an overnight stay and dinner for two at the cozy Restaurant 5. Spa-holics will enjoy Discovery Suites’ “Suite Surrender” package. On Feb. 13 and 14, couples and friends may avail of an international dinner buffet priced P850+ per person at Restaurant 5. Sweet hearts can savor a dinner buffet at 22 Prime at P1,400+ per person.
Discovery Suites will dress up the Columbus Function Room as a romantic garden in the middle of the season of Spring. Couples will be ushered into tables where they will be served a gourmet five-course dinner at only P1,500+ per person.
This special menu is inclusive of a glass of sparkling wine and romantic giveaways from L’Oreal Paris, Bloombiz Flowers and Crabtree & Evelyn.
For further inquiries and reservations, call 719-8888 / 719-6931 / 719-6821 or email fbds@discovery.com.ph.