Crimson goes pink
FOR THE 3rd year, Crimson Hotel Filinvest City, Manila holds a campaign about breast cancer awareness. It starts off with the Project Pink Cocktail Lounge on Sept. 24, 5 p.m., at The Lobby Lounge where pink-inspired handcrafted tipples will be served with matching hors d’oeuvres, and the Pop of Pink art exhibit from Sept. 24 to Oct. 25 at the Gallery which brings together pink-hued and inspirational art pieces to give tribute to the breast cancer awareness campaign. The campaign will then run through October with pink chocolates and pastries offered throughout the month at The Lobby Lounge; the special Bloom in Pink room package where a portion of every booked room will benefit Stagezero by Project Pink Support Group; the Tickled Pink Pool Party on Oct. 4, 7-11 p.m. at the Deck Bar, with unlimited pink cocktails, bubbly, and canapés covered for the entire night at P913++per person; a special Passionately Pink Wine Dinner with a with special performance by Jinky Vidal on Oct. 18 at the Crimson Grand Ballroom (P3,500 net); the Pink Positivity Wellness Event on Oct. 19, 9 a.m, at the Calder Function Room which will includes wellness talks and activities including learning how to grow healthy food with love, and demonstrations on healing with aromatherapy, Kundalini Yoga, and the Art of Momentism. There will also be the Think Pink Meetings packages in which part of the sales proceeds will benefit the Stagezero by Project Pink Support Group. Among the inclusions are the Welcome Pink Meeting amenity kit, Pink Fil-The-Bear, pink-themed snacks, and a Passionately Pink Certificate for the company. For details visit https://crimsonhotel.com/manila/privacy-policy or e-mail dpo.alabang@crimson
Century Park anniversary treats
AS Century Park Hotel (CPH) celebrates its 43rd anniversary this September, it offers a plethora of treats. At Deli Snack, the hotel’s Anniversary Cake will be available for P270 net. It also has a set of mini cakes — Matcha Opera Cake (P215 net), Tiramisù Cake (P225 net), Pistachio Salted Caramel Cake (P225 net), Chocolate Praline Dome (P235 net), and, Raspberry and White Marquise (P225). Hungarian Sausages are available for P780 net a kilo. Check out the Atrium Lounge’s Drink of the Quarter — Cranberry Apple Whiskey, for P350 net — where it is also a buy-one take-one on local beers and cocktails at Happy Hour from 7-8 p.m. The Atrium Lounge also offers an Anniversary Crossover Special all Saturdays of the month for P1,600 net which includes a dinner buffet at Café in the Park, and one round of pica-pica and two standard drinks at the Atrium Lounge while listening to the evening’s house band or lounge singer. For a dose of Japanese cuisine, Century Tsukiji offers a Yakitori Set Menu for P895 net. A complimentary Shake Aburi Roll is also available for a minimum spend of P1,500 as a way of saying “thank you” during the anniversary month. Over at Palm Grove, the water amenities — which include outdoor temperature-controlled pools and jacuzzi — is open from Mondays to Sundays from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Entrance fee for walk-in guests is P450 for adults and P250 for kids. After a swim, dine on classic comfort food: Century lomi, arroz caldo and varieties of mami. For details visit www.centurypark.com, e-mail information@centurypark.com.ph, or call 528-8888 and 0917-528-5888.
Merienda choices at Mang Inasal
MANG INASAL now offers its Solb Merienda choices — value-for-money choices ideal for afternoon snack times. These include meaty Palabok for P59; Pinoy Halo-Halo at P55; and hearty Molo Soup at P45. For more information, visit www.manginasal.com.
Breakfast spots at Shangri-La Plaza
BREAKFAST is called the most important meal of day and Shangri-La Plaza has a strong offering of bistros and cafés that early birds swear by. From US Angus Beef Tapa to Eggs Benedict, 26th St. Bistro by The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has a wide selection of morning fare and desserts that can be paired with its signature coffee and tea brews, served all-day long. For hefty breakfast servings, Wobbly Pan has Spanish breakfast staples like Tortilla Paisana, an omelette dish with potatoes and ham, as well as local faves such as Boneless Milkfish and Chorizo Frito and Eggs. Café Lyon has an extensive breakfast menu which includes classics such as Country Breakfast with all the breakfast must-haves like hash browns and bacons, Dome Breakfast that has Italian sausages and eggs paired with garlic rice or toasted bread, and Banana Caramel Waffles. For inquiries, call 370-2597/98 or visit www.facebook.com/shangrilaplazaofficial.
Happy Birthday from Yellow Cab
SEPT. 19 is a very special day for one of the most popular dishes in Yellow Cab: Charlie Chan pasta. Today, Yellow Cab has a special promo — buy one large Charlie Chan pasta at its original price of P339 and get one regular serving for P19. This limited offer is available for dine-in, take-out, delivery and curbside pick-up transactions nationwide, for one day only. Visit https://www.facebook.com/YellowCabPizzaOfficial/ for details.
Oktoberfest at Vu’s Sky Bar and Lounge
GRAB A bucket of beer, feast on authentic German sausages, and celebrate Oktoberfest from Sept. 27 to Oct. 31 at Vu’s Sky Bar and Lounge at the Marco Polo Ortigas Manila. Pair a half-liter of Paulaner draft beer with the special German sausage platter for P999. This craft Munich beer will also be available for P340.00. With Vu’s Sky Bar and Lounge’s live entertainment options, a great time with friends is surely in store. This special order is available from 5 p.m. to midnight. For reservations, call 720-7720 or book via http://bit.ly/ReserveVUs.
