Wicked sweet
Looking for a sweet Valentine's gift? Wicked has a few
desserts for the occasion: Chocolate-covered Strawberries, or else the
Chocolate Fire, a moist chocolate cake soaked in rum.
Wicked
is located at the 5th Level, East Wing of Shangri-la Plaza Mall,
Mandaluyong City. To order in advance, call 654-0614. Like and follow
Wicked on Facebook. For more details, log on to the website.
Dinner and movie tickets
Dinner or a movie date? Why not both? Cravings is offering such an
option with its “Cravings of the Heart” promo. From Feb. 12 to 15,
diners will be in for “a four-course menu, a cake selection, and
freebies that include a chance to win movie tickets,” according to the
press release.
Reserve tables by calling at
the following outlets: 287 Katipunan Ave., QC (587-9634), 31st Floor
Fraser Place Manila in Makati City (815-4271), 5/L Shangri-La Plaza Mall
(635-6087) and 14 Cluster 2 Molito Lifestyle Bldg., Alabang (556-0927).
Call +63917 883 3344 and drop by Foccacia Italian Restaurant at A.Venue in Makati. Visit their website, and following them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@FogCityCreamery).
Lovers Special menu, Italian style
Personalized message in ice cream
Got something to say, and no method of the digital age will cut it? Why
not say it with something sweet? Fog City Creamery is offering an ice
cream delivery, complete with your personal message hidden under the
lid. According to the press release, a minimum order worth P500 is
required for deliveries. Extra charges may apply based on distance from
pick up point.
Four courses for P1,199 for the entire month of February, containing the following gourmet entrees:
- Crema Di Funghi Tartufata (cream of mushroom with black truffle),
- Calzone or Linguine Alla Botarga e Gambaretti (stuffed pizza or dried Italian caviar with tiger prawns in linguine pasta),
- Ossobuco Con Gremolata Due Profumi (Oven braised beef shank served on a hot cast iron) and
- Crema Della Amore (Red and White Wine colored panna cotta) for luscious dessert.
- Crema Di Funghi Tartufata (cream of mushroom with black truffle),
- Calzone or Linguine Alla Botarga e Gambaretti (stuffed pizza or dried Italian caviar with tiger prawns in linguine pasta),
- Ossobuco Con Gremolata Due Profumi (Oven braised beef shank served on a hot cast iron) and
- Crema Della Amore (Red and White Wine colored panna cotta) for luscious dessert.
Book your reservations by calling (02) 631-9762 or drop by at Lombardi’s at 4/L East Wing, Shangri-La Plaza Mall. Like its Facebook page for more information.
#ShareTheBlush
Using the hashtag #ShareTheBlush and tagging @makatishangrila, couples
may share ways on how they make their loved ones blush until 1 p.m. of
February 13.
Winners will be announced on Feb.
13 by 5 p.m.. The first prize is an overnight stay with breakfast buffet
for two any time in February, and the second prize is a romantic dinner
for two at Sage Bespoke Grill.
Call (632) 813-8888 loc. 71088 or visit the website for more details.
Dinner for two
Marco Polo Ortigas Manila offers lovers a wondrous view of the city
with the Superior Room, inclusive of a morning-after breakfast, at
P5,800 per night.
At P9,800, couples can enjoy
either a special dinner buffet for two at Cucina or a three-course
dinner inside their rooms with a complimentary glass of Strawberry
Bellini and a breakfast buffet the next day.
Cucina, the sky hotel's special buffet, offers couples a spare of
red-themed feast for P2,700 on the evenings of Feb. 13 and 14 and brunch
on Feb. 15.
For more information, contact (632) 720-7777, book online or email manila@marcopolohotels.com. Visit their Facebook page or the website.
Love in 50 shades
Marriott Manila offers a more controversial fare with "Fifty Shades"-inspired food at all of their restaurants.
Marriott Café offers sensual foods and a chance to win a Pandora charm
bracelet at the "Red Room" from the 13th to 15th at P2,650 for dinner
buffets and P2,600 for Sunday brunch.
Meanwhile,
Cru Steakhouse offers "The Dom", a chocolate dome covering a hazlenut
cake, truffle gianduja and chocolate sorbet unveiled by a mouthwatering
chocolate sauce.
A cupcake collection named "My
Sweet 50" offers connoisseurs sweets paired with "Oh My, Vanilla", an
English Breakfast tea blended with vanilla.
The
Greatroom offers its own special English Breakfast blend called "Steal
Steele's Cup", complemented with sweets, scones, and savory pastries for
P550 everyday from two to five p.m.
It also
offers handcrafted cocktails named after lines from the sensationalist
series along with piano renditions of songs featured in the books.
For inquiries and reservations, call (02)9889999 or visit manilamarriott.com. To join ongoing conversations, like the Facebook page or follow @marriottmanila on Twitter and @manilamarriott on Instagram.
For details, call Alexis Araneta (09276257438) or Joyce Reaño (09178726924).
Dreamy Valentine's at the City of Dreams
Orchestra of love
Are you and your love of a cultural inclination? Then at 8 p.m. on
Valentine's Day, look out for the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra
performing timeless love songs at the River Park Ampitheater at Festival
Supermall.
Dreamy Valentine's at the City of Dreams
City of Dreams Manila may have just opened, but it is not behind on
the Valentine's gimmicks. Diners will have their pick of Valentine's
dinners from Feb. 13 to 15 from the following restaurants:
- The Cafe at Hyatt City of Dreams (24-hour buffet)
- Crystal Dragon (Chinese cuisine)
- Crystal Lounge (High tea)Wave (Al fresco dining)
- The Tasting Room (Modern European five-course menu)
Pet soiree
- The Cafe at Hyatt City of Dreams (24-hour buffet)
- Crystal Dragon (Chinese cuisine)
- Crystal Lounge (High tea)Wave (Al fresco dining)
- The Tasting Room (Modern European five-course menu)
And if you should happen to be there on Feb. 14, the Chaos nightclub
will have its grand opening, featuring the electrifying vocals of the
Pussycat Dolls' lead singer, Nicole Scherzinger.
VIP
table reservations can be made through
chaostablereservations@cod-manila.com or 0917 3813398, while tickets are
available at SM Tickets. SM Tickets can be contacted at 470 2222.
Movies under the stars
Sprinkle a little romance into your Valentine's date with Nuvali Night Sky Cinema's Romantic Reels outdoor screening.
Beginning 4 p.m. on February 14 in Nuvali, Laguna, the screening will
include “Sleepless in Seattle,” “50 First Dates,” and “The Fault in Our
Stars.” Transportation will be provided.
To RSVP, call Angel Tudtud (09177050357) or Mikey de Quiros (09178140929).
Pet soiree
Who says love is only for humans? Compassion and Responsibility for
the Animals (CARA) is holding another “Must Love Pets: A Valentine Pet
Soiree” at Eastwood Mall Open Park on Feb. 15 at 4 p.m. Pet owners are
encouraged to dress their pets in costume for the chance to win prizes.
For
more information on Must Love Pets: A Valentine Pet Soiree, call the
Megaworld Lifestyle Malls Concierge at 709-9888, 709-0888, 0917-8380111
or visit their website.— Vida Cruz/BM, GMA
Pet owners can pre-register as early as Feb. 9 at the Eastwood Mall
Concierge. Pet owners must present their pet pass or secure one by
presenting their pets’ latest vaccination papers. Regular registration
starts on Feb. 15, starting 1 p.m.
And who knows? Maybe humans can find love there, too.
source: gmanetwork.com
