The Pen’s Christmas tree and Gingerbread House
THE FESTIVE spirit arrives at The Peninsula Manila on Nov. 8, 5:30 p.m., when children from the Make-A-Wish Foundation Philippines light up The Lobby’s 45-foot-tall Christmas tree, and the musicians of the Manila Symphony Junior Orchestra play holiday music. The resulting scene, which resembles a holiday greeting card brought to life, heralds the start of the season. On that day, the Gingerbread Store will open at The Lobby, and guests may make holiday dining reservations, order Christmas hampers, or take selfies. The store will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. In support of those less fortunate, six “Stories from the Tree” characters will be available to purchase in the form of tree ornaments and pins, with P250 from each purchase donated to Hands On Manila Schools’ “Galing Mo Kid” program that mentors high-achieving public school students.
2K Prime Thanksgiving
‘TIS the season to be jolly as 2K Prime again partners with Premium Wine Exchange on Nov. 28. Guests can look forward to indulging in unlimited servings of soup, USDA Prime Rib, sides and wine again. This time around, in celebration of Thanksgiving, the menu also includes unlimited servings of roast turkey, all for the same price of P2,000 nett. Meanwhile, the restaurant is offering three take-out holiday party packages, good for 10 persons and which feature a wide variety of 22 Prime’s Signature Holiday dishes such as Kung Pao spaghetti, Grilled ham and queso de bola sandwich, Bonton fried chicken, Turkey slices with cranberry sauce, Seafood paella, Cajun fish with mango salsa, Pork cracklings with prune sauce and Slow roasted beef with garlic sauce. Prices start at P6,800 nett. 22 Prime is located at the 22nd floor of Discovery Suites, 25 ADB Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City. For inquiries and reservations call 7719-6822, e-mail reservations@ds.discovery.com.ph, or visit https://www.discoverysuites.com/bars-restaurants/dining-offers/
Jollibee’s Cookies ‘n Cream Sundae Twirl
JOLLIBEE has added Cookies ‘n Cream Sundae Twirl to its roster of desserts. The vanilla soft-serve is now with crushed Oreo cookies, with sweet white chocolate coating, and topped with a whole Oreo cookie. Cookies ‘n Cream Sundae Twirl is available for P39, dine-in, take-out, delivery, and drive-thru at all Jollibee stores nationwide.
McDonald’s Happy Meal throwback
MCDONALD’S around the world celebrate 40 years of Happy Meal with throwback toys from the past four decades. Filipinos can join in starting Nov. 21 (promo runs while supplies last) at select branches. Fourteen of the most memorable Happy Meal toys of the last 40 years will be offered. Diners are in for a surprise as they will not known which throwback Happy Meal toy they will receive when purchasing a Surprise Happy Meal as each one is packed in a blind bag.
