What’s on the Menu for Easter? Easter room packages at Manila Pavilion Hotel

MANILA, Philippines - Manila Pavilion Hotel offers a hassle-free Lenten retreat. There is the Soothing Pleasures room package or the Summer Rush room package. All room packages are inclusive of breakfast for two at Seasons Café and complimentary use of the gym, swimming pool and free unlimited use of Wi-Fi.  At Patisserie, the French-style pastry shop, there is a lineup of Easter goodies like chocolate eggs, chocolate hen and rooster, among others. Ongoing until April 20, Seasons Café will give away a 25-percent discount and free pass to the Easter Egg Hunt at the Boulvar on Easter Sunday, April 20 at 2 p.m.  

Manila Pavilion Hotel is part of the Waterfront chain of hotels and is located at United Nations Ave. corner Ma. Orosa Street, Ermita, Manila.

For information, call 526-1212, 1-800-10-WFRONT8 (937-6688), or visit www.waterfronthotels.com.ph.

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Save up to P245 at Chili’s Big Mouth Day on April 23

Chili’s celebrates its annual Chili’s Big Mouth Burger Day on April 23. Chili’s slashes the prices of its famous Big Mouth Burgers — The Oldtimer (made with pure beef garnished with mustard, shredded lettuce, tomato, pickle, and onion), The Triple Smoked Burger (seasoned with smoked paprika, salt and pepper blend topped with melted smoky chipotle cheese, crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato and red onion), The Mushroom-Swiss Burger  (stuffed with fresh sautéed mushrooms, aged Swiss cheese, mayo, shredded lettuce, tomato, and pickle), and The Bacon Burger (topped with crispy bacon, aged cheddar cheese, mayo, shredded lettuce, tomatoes and pickles) — to more than half its regular price. Yes, for one day you can have any of these burgers for only P175.

Chili’s 7th Annual Burger Day applies to all dine-in customers only, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and again from 6 p.m. to 12 midnight. 

Chili’s is located at Greenbelt 5, Makati City, 729-3022; Greehills, San Juan, 727-2959; Tomas Morato, Quezon City, 372-5017; Power Plant Mall, Rockwell, Makati City, 659-6527; Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa City, 846-2647; and Mega Atrium, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City, 631-0380.

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Binusog na tinapang bangus at Bangus Restaurant

Bangus Restaurant offers a special menu for using bangus for aperitif and salad, and main dish. There are two choices (at P750 each, good for two to three persons): the binusog na tinapang bangus, adobong  kangkong,  lumpiang bangus, plain sinigang soup, plain rice, iced salabat and special turon na saging;  or the adobong bangus sa dilaw na luya, smoked bangus salad, lumpiang bangus, plain sinigang, plain rice, iced salabat and special turon na saging.

Bangus Restaurant is located at the Greenhills Shopping Center, San Juan City; and SM Mall of Asia.  

For information, call 635-0561.

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Fish and chips at Fish & Co.

Fish and Co. brings back its Fish & Chips as it introduces its new “Ultimate Fish-Mates.”  These are burger melt sliders and fish and chips served with nachos; and fish and seafood rice; fish and peri-peri chicken combo served with nachos. Prices start at P295. For groups of three to four, there are combination platters priced at P995. Platter 1 has fish and chips, chicken peri-peri and seafood rice; while Platter 2 consists of crispy pata and fish and chips and seafood rice.

Fish & Co. is located at Greenbelt 3, SM Mall of Asia and Alabang Town Center.

For information, visit www.fish-co.com.ph.

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P188 lunch specials at Tony Roma’s

Tony Roma’s offers its great value lunch specials for as low as P188+. The meals include baby back ribs basted with its original barbecue sauce served with rice and steamed vegetables; USDA-certified black Angus tenderloin steak with sidings of mashed potato and breaded onion rings; tender juicy BBQ half chicken with rice and steamed vegetables; golden-crisp fried pork chop with mashed potato and steamed vegetables, and creamy chicken carbonara seasoned with herbs and spices. The lunch specials are available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Saturday.

Tony Roma’s is on the ground floor, Glorietta 4, Ayala Center, Makati, 757-1926; expansion wing, Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa City, 771-1388; The Fort and The Fort Complex Entertainment Center, 28th St. cor. 5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, 847-2178.

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Staycation at Resorts World Manila

Resorts World Manila (RWM) offers 172 all-luxury suites, including three Royal Villas and a 652 square-meter Presidential Suite aptly named The Mansion. RWM’s Maxims Hotel lets guests experience the high life within each suite, which boasts the latest in hotel technology. With its M Spa and Fitness facility, Maxims provides guests a taste of holistic wellness. Relax beside the Infinity Pool where guests can drink, dine, and enjoy a breathtaking view of the city. Restaurants such as the world-class French Impressions, traditional Japanese and Korean Ginzadon, Cantonese fine-dining Passion, Mediterranean-themed The Terrace and coffee bar and lounge Café Maxims all call Maxims Hotel their home.

Designed for smart travelers, The Remington Hotel lets guests enjoy three-star amenities and comfort for a fraction of the price. With Standard Rooms that offer guests the utmost comfort, Premier Rooms that maximize living spaces, and Serviced Apartments that provide value for long-term guests, the Remington is the hotel of choice for budget-conscious vacation goers.

For information, call 908-8833 or visit www.rwmanila.com.

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Toyland Adventure at Diamond Hotel

Diamond Hotel offers its Toyland Easter Adventure on April 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There are activities like face and egg painting, balloon twisting, cupcake decorating, kiddie salon, photo booth andd live entertainment. Kids in animated costumes will get a chance to win a prizes.  Tickets are priced at P850 per person, which includes a snack box and kids get a chance to win an iPad Air.

Diamond Hotel Philippines is located at Roxas Boulevard corner Dr. J. Quintos St., Manila.

For information, call  528-3000 or visit www.diamondhotel.com.