Diamond’s Mexican fiesta
THE Diamond Hotel Philippines will celebrate a Mexican Fiesta at the Corniche restaurant from Sept. 15 to 17. Guacamole, ceviche Costeño, cochinita pibil, taco Al Pastor (a taco shell filled with seasoned pork fillets, coriander, onion, lime wedges and pineapple), taco de canasta con frijol y chorizo (corn tortilla stuffed with chorizo, white onion, garlic and black beans), and tequila ice cream are some of the items one will find at the Corniche’s lunch and dinner buffet, available for P2,680 net per person. Meanwhile, jazz up your evenings with an All-Out-Mexican Mix at Bar 27. Explore a selection of Mexican tequilas, or, if you prefer something with a twist, try the mixtos with 51% agave and skip the hangover. Enjoy tequila straight, as a margarita or other cocktail. As a special treat, Mexican nationals and Mexican embassy employees are entitled to a discount at the dinner buffet. For restaurant reservations, call 528-3000 ext. 1121.
Drink specials at RMW’s Bar 360
ENJOY world class entertainment acts while sipping on premium drinks at Resorts World Manila’s (RWM) Bar 360. Early birds are in for a special treat from with Bar 360’s Happy-Happy Hour – from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays to Saturdays, guests get one round free with every purchase of classic cocktails, house wine, liquor shots, and other select drinks. Diners can also load up on Franks’ Nachos, French Fries, and Wedges at 50% off. Guests can also drop by at 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Sunday to Tuesday and enjoy unlimited refills on select cocktails and shooters, as well as buy-one, get-one-free deals on selected drinks, and 15% off on all food items. For inquiries and reservations, contact Tourist/Visitor Hot line at 908-8833 or visit www.rwmanila.com for more details.
Baskin-Robbins’s colorful waffle cone
Baskin-Robbins makes eating ice cream even more fun with its Waffle Cone Wonderland. Add more color and crunch to one’s favorite ice cream flavor with an orange, blue, or green waffle cone. Just add P70 and get a fancy colored waffle cone which comes with premium white chocolate, rainbow sprinkles, or mini marshmallows. Also try the premium fancy cones made with almonds for P99. For more information, log on to www.baskinrobbins.ph.
Okada Manila’s mooncakes
OKADA MANILA takes part in the Mid-Autumn Festival by offering a premium selection of mooncakes and special discounts on early and bulk purchases. On offer are a choice of flavors such as red bean, purple yam, white lotus with double yolk, and red lotus with double yolk. Encased in stylish and sophisticated boxes, these traditional treats are the ideal gifts for family, friends, and colleagues. Selling period is from Sept. 1 to Oct. 8 at the Lobby Lounge, Red Spice, and Crystal Corridor. Prices start at P1,088 net per box of two red bean and purple yam mooncakes, P1,288 net per box of two white lotus and red lotus with double yolk mooncakes, and P1,788 net for a box of four mooncakes with the guest’s choice of flavors. Enjoy 10% savings for purchases made on or before Sept. 10. Bulk orders with a minimum of 10 boxes will likewise receive a 10% discount. For a personal touch, send these mooncakes with the signature Okada Manila stuffed bear, decked in traditional a cheongsam for an additional P1,100 net. Rates include taxes and service charge. For more information, call 888-0777 or e-mail RestaurantReservations@okadamanila.com.
New barbecue joint
NUMBER 1 BARBECUES, the newest barbecue joint in town, is serving up a unique dining experience at prices that won’t burn a hole through your pockets. Located at the Ground Floor of SM City East Ortigas, it features a variety of grilled specialties from around the world. The menu offers a wide range of grilled dishes, from steaks to yakitori. Savor the 12-hour smoked US beef, or dig into the lechon belly, BBQ pecho (breast and wing) and paa (leg and thigh), and BBQ fried chicken. For those wanting to try something new, try the BBQ beef koobideh and BBQ chicken souvlaki. There are also chicken and cheese rolls, kani bacon, and chicken teriyaki, all of which come with a side of coleslaw, mashed potatoes, baked beans, or fries. There’s always room for dessert, so end the meal with classic halo-halo, chocolate cake a la mode, crème brulee, and more. On offer until Oct. 31 is free unlimited rice for all the American, Filipino, Japanese, and Mediterranean rice meals.
September’s new dishes at Marco Polo
SAVOR the newest signature dishes by executive chef Alisdair Bletcher’s, together with the versatile lineup at Marco Polo’s Cucina live action stations this month. The new spread at the Signature Dishes station at the all-day dining restaurant includes a selection of seafood in crisp lemon pepper-scented beer batter with Romescu salsa, saffron garlic aioli, and basil pesto dipping sauce. Have a tasty marinated lamb brochette with roasted garlic, olives, and spiced charred eggplant yoghurt, or breaded baked chicken thighs with spinach, walnuts and Roquefort cheese. Cucina is located at the 24th level of the Marco Polo Ortigas Manila. For more information, call 720-7777 or e-mail manila@marcopolohotels.com.
Authentic tonkatsu at Katsu Sora
TONKATSU, Japan’s breaded and deep-fried pork cutlet, is the focus at Katsu Sora. Derived from Japanese terms “katsu,” which is short for tonkatsu and “sora,” which means sky, Katsu Sora is dedicated to offering only the highest quality tonkatsu and a host of other Japanese dishes. This goes with a salad bar with a wide range of greens and fruits. Katsu Sora uses four kinds of world-class pork: Iberico from Spain’s black pigs; Shimofuri pork, also originating from Spain from a pure line of Duroc pigs; Kurobuta pork, from a line of heritage pigs called Berkshire, bred in Kogoshima, Japan; and, Sakura pork, from a grain-fed pig from Canada specially bred for the distinct Japanese taste buds. Customers at Katsu Sora can choose their rice, soup, and ingredients to create their own salad (unlimited refill at the salad buffet bar for all sets).There are also chicken katsu or seafood sets for those diners who are not into pork. Katsu Sora has branches at SM City BF in Parañaque City, TriNoma Mall in Quezon City, Glorietta 4 in Makati City, Promenade Greenhills in San Juan City, Eastwood Mall in Libis, Quezon City, Ayala Malls Serin, The District in Tagaytay City, Solenad in Nuvali, Sta. Rosa, Laguna, and SM Clark in Pampanga.
