RED letter Day

MANILA, Philippines - Double celebrationat Traders Hotel, Manila Welcome the Chinese New Year with a lion dance performance on Feb. 10, 11 am, at the hotel lobby.

On Valentine’s Day, delight in a romantic affair at the Embassy ballroom with a dinner buffet which includes a rose for the ladies and two glasses of wine, or with his and hers bento boxes at Kitsho. Enjoy after-dinner cocktails at the TLounge amidst the magnificent view of Manila Bay.

For inquiries and reservations, call 708-4888 ext. 2402.

Discover love in Tagaytay

Discovery Country Suites unveils Valentine-inspired offerings that will set all romantic hearts aflutter. Room packages are inclusive of complimentary country breakfast for two, wine and cheese cocktails at sundown, and milk and cookie turndown at bedtime. 

Restaurant Verbena travels to the Mediterranean, and conjures up the flavors of Spain for him, and Italy for her, available from Feb. 11-17 for lunch and dinner. 

For inquiries call 529-8172 or e-mail [email protected].

Manila Hotel’s 8 ways of love

First, take your special someone to a gastronomic journey at Café Ilang-Ilang. Enjoy the Champagne Room with its French cuisine, or have a hearty Chinese feast at Mabuhay Palace.

Show your love with a Sweet Seduction cake made of dark Belgian chocolate mousse with red raspberry jelly and almond crunch. Give your special someone Manila Hotel signature chocolates.

Dine under the stars where you can enjoy a churrasco dinner buffet. Taste the wines of the month.

Finally, celebrate with a special room package which includes buffet breakfast, one hour Manila Hotel Signature Massage, a bottle of wine, and more. For inquiries and reservations, call 527-0011 or visit www.manila-hotel.com.ph.

A gustatory Valentine’s at Raintree Restaurants

Treat your significant other at the Raintree Restaurants (Museum Café, Chelsea Market Café, Momo, Mr. Jones, Stella, Rocket Room, and Kabila) and experience the specially prepared menus perfect for this romantic occasion.

Museum Café, Kabila, and Momo Café offer set menus for lunch and dinner from Feb. 14-16.  For reservations, call 757-3000.

For the entire month, enjoy marked-down sparkling wine from the Savoie region of France in Momo Café and Chelsea Market Café, and marked-down Moet Brut Champagne in Museum Café, Kabila, and Stella.

Fall in love at Discovery Suites

Discovery Suites rolls out the red carpet for lovers this Valentine’s season.  22 Prime offers a lavish dinner buffet on Feb. 14, 15 and 16. Couples can experience a dreamy overnight stay in Discovery’s newly-renovated Serendipity Suite, available from Feb. 1-16. Couples who book the Valentine room package will be entitled to a discounted rate for the Valentine’s dinner buffet at 22 Prime.

For inquiries and reservations, call 719-8888 or e-mail [email protected].

A delightful dinner at CCA Market Café

Bring out the romance as CCA Market Café offers a four-course dinner for two, prepared by CCA Market Café’s very own Chef Mark Manlapaz.  Valentine’s dinner consists of soup, salad, grilled salmon, pasta trio and your choice of mini home-baked pie.

CCA Market Café is located on the 5th floor of Podium Mall, ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.  For inquiries and reservations, call 696-9083.

Celebrate love at Taal Vista Hotel

Beat the Valentine rush and lavish your significant other with a private 5-course dinner under the stars. Dinner set-up can be done at the patio, mid-garden, or at the viewing deck. Take your family on a culinary tour of the world with our themed dinner buffets at Café on the Ridge.

For inquiries and reservations, call 0917-8225. Taal Vista Hotel is located along Kilometer 60, Aguinaldo Highway, Tagaytay City.

Sweet rendezvous at Dusit Thani Manila

Let Dusit Thani Manila turn your holiday into a sweet tryst filled with luxurious pampering and sumptuous delights. The Just For Two room package includes overnight accommodations in a deluxe room, daily buffet breakfast for two, in-room wine set-up with fresh strawberries and pralines, bathtub garlanded with rose petals and scented oil burner, a couple’s massage treatment at Devarana Spa and a romantic dinner for two at Tosca. A discount entitlement equivalent to the number of years together as a couple also awaits when you dine at Basix All-Day Dining Restaurant during your stay. Package is valid from Feb. 1 to Dec. 31. For reservations and inquiries, call 238-8888 or e-mail [email protected].

Valentine fever at Gourmet Farms

Treat her to lunch or dinner at Gourmet Farms from Feb. 14-17. If you are planning a “big proposal” that weekend, we will throw in the champagne with our compliments.

Gourmet Farms Coffee is now available for orders online. Visit www.gourmetfarmsonline.com.ph and have your gift baskets delivered directly to your recipients.

Gourmet Farms is located at Km 52. Aguinaldo Highway, Buho, Silang, Cavite. For inquiries, call (046) 414-1049 or e-mail [email protected].

Suite escape at the Intercon

Take advantage of the Suite Romantic Escape package available from Feb. 14 to 17, inclusive of in-room Valentine breakfast for two, Valentine turndown service, free entrance to ICON Ultimate Club, late check-out, P500 credit at the Suriya Spa for every night of stay, and a romantic poolside dinner for two.

On Feb. 13 and 14, Prince Albert Rotisserie offers a 5-course set dinner. At Café Jeepney’s Valentine’s Day dinner buffet, diners will receive surprise gifts. Mia dela Cruz and the Jazz Knights dish out soothing acoustic jazz music at Gambrinus Bar. For more information, call 793-7000.

Viva valentine concerts

A Very, Very, Very, Very Viva Valentine is an exciting blend of beautiful music and humor starring hitmakers Basil Valdez, Verni Varga, and comedian Jon Santos at 8 pm, Feb. 13 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila.

Love X 3 is a pop music lover’s delight with the songs of the Side A joined by former Freestyle lead vocalists Jinky Vidal and Top Suzara at 8 pm, Feb. 14 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater.

All For Love, a new edition of the famous 70’s Today concert series with an even bigger cast and new production numbers featuring old favorites, is set at 8 pm on Feb. 14 and 15 at the Music Museum in Greenhills.

Call Ticketworld, 891-9999 or Viva Concerts, 687-7236 for inquiries and reservations.

Valentine revelries at Diamond Hotel

Make your Valentine dining extra special at Corniche Restaurant’s lunch and dinner buffets. Taste the passion in the authentic flavors of Japan at Yurakuen Restaurant lunch set menu and dinner buffet.

Hearts beat in sync with the tune of romance at the Sky Lounge Music Bar. Shows on February 13 and 14 with the music of Retro All Stars.

Stay for two nights at the beautifully-appointed Superior Room inclusive of breakfast and a 1-hour massage for two. A romantic dinner in the privacy of your own room can be arranged on Feb. 14 with Diamond Hotel’s 3-course Valentine set menu inclusive of a bottle of red wine.

For reservations call 528-3000 ext. 1141.

Sweets at Java+

The Java+ assortment of sweets are pouncing with romantic flavors. Bring the color back to life in your relationship with strawberry mango cake or the Venus cake with raspberry & strawberry compote, cheese & lime mousse and raspberry cream in almond meringue biscuits.

For something out of the ordinary, try the honey supreme cake made of mousse with light chocolate cream in almond biscuit.

Also available are the heart-shaped cheesecake with fresh strawberries, caramel mango cake, white strawberry cake, strawberry cheesecake, Valentine’s truffles, and more. For inquiries or reservations, call 988-9999.

Quality timeat Mandarin Orientlal

At stake in a raffle are two necklaces from Marilou Jewellery for ladies who dine for dinner at The Tivoli, Paseo Uno and Tin Hau on Feb. 14.

This month, the Lovebirds room package is inclusive of buffet breakfast, a bottle of premium red wine, chocolate-dipped strawberries, one-hour massage for two persons at The Spa, and and more. A stay in a Club Suite offers more indulgent treats, including a bottle of champagne and a luxurious couple’s treatment at The Spa.

The Mandarin Deli offers premium homemade chocolates, cakes and more. Personalized bouquets created by the hotel’s resident florist are available in the Lobby Shop. Discounts offered at Marilou Jewellery shop. For details and reservations, call 750-8888 or email [email protected].

A valentine treat at Boracay Regency

Treat yourself and your loved one to a relaxing holiday at The Boracay Regency this Valentine season until March 31. The package includes one Kai signature massage, two-night accommodation, complimentary buffet breakfast, lunch and one buffet dinner at Seabreeze Cafe and one buffet dinner at Cristina’s, and more. Also includes complimentary round trip land and sea transfers via Caticlan. For reservations, call 523-1234 or email [email protected].

Love-struck at Marriott Manila

 Try the dessert revelation – a triple treat of vanilla, chocolate and raspberry ice cream flavors at Cru Steakhouse.

If unlimited food is the highlight of your ideal date night, Marriott Café offers a happy stroll in its eight sections from Feb. 13 to 16.

Avail the Suite Surrender room package from Feb. 9 to 16 and get billeted for a night or more in our executive suite, inclusive of in-room breakfast for two. Get into the luxe life with an exclusive pick up and drop off within Manila courtesy of Jaguar!

For inquiries and reservations, call 988-9999.

A romance to remember at Crowne Plaza

 Seven Corners adds a romantic touch to its signature buffet by adding elements of a fine dining service. Executive Chef Angelo Faoro created a special table menu specifically for this occasion featuring a plated duo main course, sorbet and dessert which will be served by a maître d’ to your table.

Treat your special someone to an imperial celebration at Xin Tian Di.

At Bar One, fall in love over a romantic dinner while being serenaded with a live performance of classic love songs on Feb. 14.

This February, we are also introducing a one of a kind room package that you can enjoy with your special someone and family – Stay 24 hours. Check-in anytime of the day and check-out the same time the following day. Book now until Feb. 28 through www.crowneplaza.com/cpmanila.

For inquiries and reservations, call 633-7222.

All about love at Hyatt

Market Cafe delights fun-loving couples with an interactive dining experience filled with sumptuous creations to seduce the palate.

Look forward to making a good impression with a tempting lauriat menu, specially created by Li Li’s Chef de Cuisine Andy Chan.

Cosy up to the warm glow of The Fireplace as Sous Chef Noel Bejasa prepares a special Valentine set menu.

Pastry Chef Johann Dreisger’s Swiss Felchlin chocolate goodies, available exclusively at the Pastry Boutique. Heart-shaped cakes and pastries will be baked fresh daily from Feb. 1-14.

For more information, call 247-8666 or visit www.manila.casino.hyatt.com.

Taste the love with The Bistro Group

The Bistro Group invites diners to taste the love at the latest restaurant to join the group, Modern Shanghai, which brings authentic recipes from the region and serves them in a homey, comfortable environment. It joins Watami, a top food and beverage restaurant in Japan, the first Village Tavern branch outside the US, and Japanese-Western restaurant Ma Maison.

The Bistro Group also launched the Premiere Card, which offers multiple discount offers up to 40 percent off the total bill, complimentary appetizers, and more.

Season of hearts at Makati Shangri-La

Enjoy the ultimate romantic staycation with an overnight stay for two at any of the hotel suites from Feb. 14-17, including access to the exclusive Horizon Club Lounge, romantic dinner for two at Red, welcome gift of chocolate truffles and buffet breakfast for two at Circles Event Café.

Go to the Lobby Lounge far a Valentine’s Day buffet and special performance by K-La Rivera.

Circles Event Café offers its best-selling dinner buffet, while Inagiku opens its utage buffet for dinner. Special set dinner menus are available at Shang Palace, Red, and the Balcony.

Valentine hampers, complete with customized emoti-cake, chocolate hearts and kisses, and an infinity box of chocolate-wrapped marshmallows, all encased in a satin box are available at Sinfully Circles at Circles Event Café and Sinfully by Makati Shangri-La on the second level of Greenbelt 5.

For inquiries and reservations, call 813-8888 or email [email protected].

Season of Love at Crimson Hotel

Be serenaded by Kuh Ledesma, Jose Mari Chan, and Kris Lawrence on Feb. 14, 8 pm, at the Crimson Grand Ballroom. Enjoy the Valentine dinner buffet, inclusive of a box of chocolates and choice of red or white wine.

Write a love message while helping those in need by purchasing special cards, available at the concierge desk. All proceeds will benefit the students of Muntinlupa Elementary School.