Dine under the stars at Century Park Hotel
AT CENTURY Park Hotel, a unique Unlimited Samgyeopsal experience awaits guests at Al Fresco by Palm Grove for P669 net. Grill the meats, drink and dine under the stars and relish the relaxing poolside ambience. The package includes unlimited meats (US short beef plate, US Short Ribs, Pork Belly Strips and Marinated Pork Neck), one glass of beer or a cocktail/mocktail, side dishes and one Smore’s set. Seasonal items to watch out for are: Hungarian Sausages, Wienerli, Cheesy Franks, Assorted Taiwanese Balls and Mozzarella Cheese Dip. Guests can also choose from a selection of ala carte items: Wings and Dips, Smoked Baby Back Ribs, Maldivian Grilled Blue Marlin, Mixed Seafood & Meat Grill Platter and a whole lot more. Al Fresco by Palm Grove is accessed by a Tunnel of Love and enter the giant Bird Cage for a selfie or groufie. For more photo options there are art walls by the bar, a giant teepee, and the poolside. There is also a Love Locks corner (P150 per pair of padlocks). Al Fresco by Palm Grove is open Fridays and Saturdays from 5-11 p.m. Under the guidelines for staycation hotels, guests must be fully-vaccinated (at least two weeks after the second dose) or have taken a RT-PCR test 48 hours prior to the visit. This applies to minors as well. Slots are limited so reservations are needed through 8528-8888 local 2500 or 0956-523-2880. For other terms and conditions, visit www.centurypark.com.
Christmas at Edsa Shangri-La
EDSA Shangri-La, Manila has a selection of holiday indulgences at its restaurants including a three-course set menu at the Lobby Lounge (P2,850 net per person), a five-course set menu at Senju (P2,895 net per person) and a festive set menu by Summer Palace (rate starts at P12,320 net for four persons). If a choice beyond all else is wanted, HEAT’s festive buffet (rate starts at P2,850 net) ensures a wide selection. All offers are available on Dec. 24, 25, 31, and Jan. 1. There is also a Festive Afternoon Tea available daily for the whole month of December at P1,450 net good for two persons. If planning an intimate gathering at home, there are Gourmet on the Move themed set menus available starting at P4,800 net per set while the Roast Turkey set is at P5,800 net per set. All sets are good for five persons. Lastly, The Bakeshop has an assortment of holiday treats. There are specially crafted hampers filled with decadent classics, sweet treats, gourmet goods and more that make a perfect gift. Rate starts at P2,000 net. For reservations and inquiries, call 8633-8888 or e-mail manilaedsa@shangri-la.com.
Tinapayan Festival offers holiday treats
CELEBRATE Christmas with Tinapayan Festival, a local bakeshop offering soft and sweet baked products. Lucito “Chito” Chavez dreamt to make bread a part of the daily lives of Filipinos through his own brand, Tinapayan Festival. “A lot of us, most especially the bakers in Cuenca, Batangas, produce really great quality baked goods that we should all be proud of. Through all the initiatives and projects led by Tinapayan Festival over the past years, I am hopeful that we are once again uplifting the status of the baking industry in the country,” said Mr. Chavez. For Christmas, Tinapayan Festival has come up with holiday products including Holiday bread (the bakeshop’s signature soft bread topped with glazed fruits), Cheesy Loaf, Queso de Bola Ensaymada, Fruitcake (made with candied fruits, nuts, and spices soaked in brandy for six to eight months, baked three months before Christmas, and sprayed with brandy and sugar syrup every month), Black Forest Loaf, Don Chito’s Triple Cheese Roll (topped with parmesan, Quezo de Bola, French butter, and sugar), Ensaymada Mallorca with Cabello de Angel filling (a softer and fluffier ensaymada bursting in a sweet jam composed of brown sugar, squash, and secret spices). Tinapayan Festival is at 1650 Dapitan St. corner Don Quijote, Sampaloc, Manila; call 8732-2188 or 0961-715-2714 or e-mail at sales@tinapayan@gmail.com to place advance orders. Tinapayan Festival is also available in GrabFood and FoodPanda.
TWG Tea for Christmas
WITH the cold air breezes, fairy lights twinkling across holly-decked halls to the sound of joyous music, it is the perfect time for a cup of tea like TWG Tea’s Red Christmas Tea. Encased in a limited-edition gift box in shades of ruby-red and gold, this theine-free red tea blend with citrus fruits and spices is the perfect tea to while away cozy holiday evenings. TWG Tea has also unveiled exclusive Christmas Gift Sets filled with TWG Tea favorites and tea table essentials. Each gift set features the best-selling teas from the signature Haute Couture Tea Collection, Cotton Teabags, and Loose-Leaf Tea Collections, along with a selection of tea accessories. Other gift suggestions are its colorful Design Orchid Teapots and Secret Tea Tins, and its Tea Scented Candles for the complete olfactory experience. TWG Tea has also added a special tea cocktail recipe in every gift set. Red Christmas Teabags (P1,355) are available online on TWG Tea eBoutique at LazMall and Trunc.PH, and at TWG Tea Boutiques in Greenbelt 5, Central Square, and Alabang Town Center. Meanwhile, the Tea Christmas Set A (P18,500), TWG Tea Christmas Set B (P15,500) and TWG Tea Christmas Set C (P15,000) are exclusively available on Trunc.PH from Dec. 10-12, and at TWG Tea Boutiques in Greenbelt 5, Central Square, and Alabang Town Center from Dec. 13 to Jan. 31.
Exclusive offers, discounts with McDelivery
MCDONALD’S is leveling up their delivery service with the revamp of its McDelivery app and website, providing customers a swift and stress-free way to get their McDo meals delivered wherever, whenever. Customers can now geotag their location, choose their preferred nearest catering store, see the order status in real-time, and easily reach out to Customer Support through Live Chat. Order fulfillment options like Deliver Now, Deliver Later, Pick-up, and Send to Many are also available. There are now a variety of payment options via Cash-on-delivery, Debit/Credit Card, PayMaya, and GCash. Senior Citizens (SC) and Persons with Disability (PWD) cardholders may now register their respective card details to avail their privileges no matter the chosen payment method. McDonald’s gives its delivery customers McDelivery Exclusives such as access to their Secret Menu, Mega Meals, and various McShare bundles that are available only on the McDelivery App and mcdelivery.com.ph. Customers can also expect exclusive discounts like free delivery fee coupons for all weekends from Dec. 4 to Jan. 2.
Chowking now offering Taiwan’s ‘best milk tea’
CHOWKING is now offering Taiwan’s “best milk tea” brand, Milksha. Also known by the brand name Milkshop in Taiwan, Milksha was voted as the “No.1 Milk Tea Brand” by university students in Taiwan and recognized as “The Best Reviewed” milk tea brand by Daily View, an online media platform in Taiwan. Milksha offers “Fresh, Natural, and Handmade Beverages” by using natural and fresh ingredients, without any preservatives or chemical additives. It uses fresh, high-quality milk as a base for its beverages. Milksha now has over 250 outlets, in Taiwan, Hongkong, Melbourne, Vancouver, and Singapore. Now Milksha beverages are exclusively available over the counter and for delivery in select Chowking stores around Metro Manila. Chowking opened its first Milksha counter in Betterliving in Parañaque in early November, and it will soon be made available in Chowking stores in SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City, Unciano Center and Marcos Highway in Antipolo City, Fairview Regalado and Roces in Quezon City, Annapolis Albany in San Juan, Bonifacio Stop Over and Petron C5 Diego Silang in Taguig City, and Valenzuela City Hall in Valenzuela City. Chowking is offering five flavors of Milksha drinks: Honey Pearl Black Tea Latte, Black Tea Latte with Pudding, Valrhona Cocoa Milk, Signature Taro Milk, and Wintermelon Lemon. The honey pearls are Milksha’s signature toppers. On Nov. 4, Jollibee Group disclosed that it will purchase, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Jollibee Worldwide, Pte. Ltd. (JWPL), a majority stake in the firm that owns Milksha. Jollibee Group will purchase shares equivalent to 51% ownership in Milkshop International Co. Ltd. (Milkshop) for approximately $12.8 million. One of the co-founders of Milkshop will continue to retain the 49% ownership of Milkshop. Chowking is part of the Jollibee Group, one of the fastest-growing restaurant companies in the world.
Selecta launches gift bundles
SELECTA launches the 12 Ways of Christmas, special Gifting Bundles available through local retailers, convenience stores, and online delivery apps nationwide. On the brand’s Facebook page, Selecta shines a light on the different kinds of people — from family and friends, to neighbors, officemates, and delivery riders — to share moments of happiness with this Christmas, as well as the ideal Gifting Bundle to be shared with them. Then there is the Selecta Happinas Map — a nationwide tally created to showcase how simple acts of kindness can create a ripple effect of positivity among people. To join the movement and help spread happiness this holiday season, here’s how to take part in Selecta’s 12 Ways of Christmas: on an online post, tag the loved ones you wish to share ice cream with; use the #ShareHappinas and #GiftHappinas hashtag; purchase Selecta Gifting Bundles through any partner retailer and send them to loved ones through online delivery apps. Each use of the hashtag creates a pin that will appear on the Selecta Happinas Map. For more on Selecta’s 12 Ways of Christmas, visit SelectaPhilippines.com/Happinas to view happy moments across the country.
S&R is now available on GrabMart
STARTING this month, online grocery shopping is made more convenient as membership grocery shopping retailer S&R joins GrabMart. Open to customers within Metro Manila, this partnership allows both S&R members and GrabMart consumers to have easier access to S&R’s wide range of global, local, and S&R Member’s Value products. Consumers can also get their orders delivered to their homes in just 60 minutes. Exclusive discounts and promos are also available for S&R members, granting them the same experience they’d have when visiting an S&R branch. By enrolling their S&R membership cards on the Grab app, members will be able to enjoy bigger savings and access to their favorite global brands. As an added treat, all GrabMart users can enjoy P100 off for a minimum purchase of P1,200 just by using SNR100OFF the next time they check out from S&R on GrabMart. For more details on GrabMart’s partnership with S&R, visit https://www.grab.com/ph/mart/ or visit the Grab app today.
