The Peninsula’s iconic Mooncakes
CELEBRATE the Mid-Autumn Festival with special Peninsula mooncakes that are available only at The Peninsula Manila Boutique. The Peninsula’s mini-egg custard mooncakes feature soft, custard fillings with delicate crumbly exteriors. Competition for these limited-edition mooncakes is fierce, with supply running out fast each year. This year they are available for P3,588 net for a box of eight. For details call 887-2888 extensions 6769 and 6671 (The Peninsula Boutique) or e-mail diningpmn@peninsula.com.
Dining at Holiday Inn Baguio
DINE AROUND the world at the Holiday Inn Baguio City Centre’s Lamisaan Dining and Bar Breakfast Buffet and weekend International Buffet. With a mix of mainstays and rotating specials, Lamisaan’s buffets offer a wide array of Eastern and Western cuisines plus a selection of Filipino specialties. The International Buffet, which is available every Saturday lunch and Sunday dinner, features fresh Cordillera greens, House-Cured Carvery filled with choice cold cuts to be paired with melted raclette cheese and a Carving Station with a variety of meats, including the hotel’s signature Air-Fried Bagnet and the August Special Baby Back Ribs. The Sunday dinner features live cooking stations where one has a choice of carbs at the Pasta, Noodles, and Rice Station, and fresh fish and shellfish at the Seafood “Paluto” Station and have Lamisaan’s chefs prepare it according to one’s liking. At the buffet’s Dessert Extravaganza, sample vanilla mousse, the Cake of the Month, or find different treats like cheesecake, crème brûlée, and tiramisù. The International Buffet also includes free-flowing special Benguet coffee and teas from the hotel’s wide selection.
Tim Hortons in Pasig
TIM HORTONS Philippines has opened two new Pasig City restaurants at Estancia Mall in Capitol Commons and the L&Y Plaza. These two-store openings come on the heels of celebrating the brand’s second anniversary in the country early this year. The chain now has 33 restaurants. The two restaurants are now ready to serve the residents of Pasig City with their famous Tim Hortons Double Double, wraps, signature donuts, and Timbits. Canada’s iconic and popular restaurant chain set up its first shop in the Philippines in 2017 at Uptown Mall, Bonifacio Global City. Since then, it has expanded operations as far north as Commonwealth Ave. in Quezon City and as far south as Tambo, Parañaque. For more information and updates about Tim Hortons Philippines’ new products and offerings, visit www.timhortons.ph or follow them on facebook @TimHortonsPhilippines and Instagram @timhortonsph
New World Manila Bay’s 15 specials
THE New World Manila Bay Hotel is celebrating its 15 years with 15 specials exclusively available for the month of September. Among the special offers is a lineup of culinary treats and dining discounts. Dine and save up to 60% at Market Café for a special rate of P915 for lunch from Monday to Saturday, P1,015 every Sunday and P1,015 for dinner from Monday to Sunday. Enjoy an authentic “Cantonese Dim Sum All-You-Can-Eat” lunch at Li Li for P915 instead of P1,088. Li Li’s anniversary set menu now starts at P15,000 for 10 persons. The Fireplace features a selection of steaks for a special price of P1,500 per serving. Take a break at The Lounge and enjoy hand-crafted cocktails. Go bottomless for three hours for P1,500 per person or purchase a bottle of wine or liquor and enjoy an order of pica-pica at P150. Avail a limited edition Celebration Cake from the Pastry Boutique and get it for P915 instead of P1,500. Or bring a home a bag of cookie at P15 per cookie. There are also anniversary room deals with offers like discounts of 15% and a special upgrade rate. The anniversary room deals are available from throughout September. Anniversary Wellness and Fitness Treats include body massages at a special anniversary rate, and one-on-one professional training sessions at Club Oasis with a special package rate. For inquiries and reservations, call 252-6888 or visit manilabay.newworldhotels.com for more details.
