What’s on the Menu? Easter Staycation at Discovery Primea

MANILA, Philippines - Discovery Primea offers its Staycation until April 5.  The promo includes a two-night stay in a Business Flat, inclusive of gourmet breakfast at Restaurant Tapenade for two adults,  breakfast for two children below 12 years old, parking for one car per suite, use of the pool and fitness center, 15 percent discount on food and beverage, and a special Discovery Primea Easter gift. Rate starts at P15,760 nett for two nights per suite. On Easter Sunday, there is a Spanish-themed brunch menu from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at P 2,000+ per person inclusive of a salad buffet, a choice of one main entree, a choice of Spanish rice, Arroz Chistorrado with Basque sausage and cheese or Mediterranean Paella with Olives and porcini, an appetizing dessert and free-flowing Summer Sangrias, juices, iced tea and soda. Restaurant Tapenade’s Salad Room features a selection of fresh greens, flavorful cold cuts, freshly baked breads, fine cheeses, and savory Spanish tapas. For the main entrées, guests may choose from the following selection: Wagyu Hanging Tender Steak, red snapper with Romesco sauce, Basque chicken, prawns al ajillo, pork belly a la plancha, or a duo of grilled lamb. For dessert, choose from Manchego cheesecake with berries and sorbet, or Flan de Chocolate with caramelized brioche ice cream.

For more information, visit http://www.discoveryhotels-resorts.com/discoveryprimea.

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‘Pororo’s Great Easter Adventure’ at Raffles and Fairmont

Raffles and Fairmont Makati presents “Pororo’s Great Easter Adventure” on April 5. The event starts at 10 a.m. and tickets are priced at P1,500. The fun begins with “bring me” games, balloon twisting, and more. Enter a world of enchantment with magic shows and an  acrobatic extravaganza. Dance with the little penguin and his animal friends, decorate-your-own Pororo Easter basket, go Easter egg hunting, and join the Easter egg-painting activity.

For information, call 555-9840 or email dining.makati@raffles.com.

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Easter egg hunt at Diamond Hotel

Diamond Hotel Philippines transforms into an Enchanted Forest on April 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Enchanted Easter event includes face and egg painting, cupcake decorating, musical entertainment, mime show, glimmer tattoo, kid’s salon, loot bags, photo booth, games and magic show. Kids get a chance to win a GoPro Hero4 Silver with accessories in the grand raffle.  Ticket price is P850 per person, inclusive of a take home snack box. Diamond Indulgence members get P100 off on the price, maximum of four tickets only for purchase.  The Easter Room Package is ongoing until April 5. For P5,500, stay in a Deluxe room inclusive of buffet breakfast for two persons, enjoy 20 percent discount on massage at the Health Club and Spa, and get one complimentary ticket per stay to the Easter Event on April 5. Stay a minimum of two nights to avail of the P4,500 special rate per night, which includes breakfast for two for two nights and one complimentary Enchanted Forest event ticket. A room-only rate of P4,000 per night is also available.  

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

For information, call 528-3000, visit www.diamondhotel.com or follow Diamond Hotel  on Facebook at facebook.com/DiamondHotelPhilippines and Twitter, Instagram and Youtube at @DiamondHotelPh.

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P500 set lunch at Marco Polo Hotel

 Marco Polo Hotel offers set lunches for only P500. Create your own lunch set of three courses with the following choices: soup, salad, or sandwich; bakery, pastry or gelato; and a choice of coffee, tea or beverage special of the day. The lunch set is available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. from Monday to Friday.

Café Pronto is at the ground floor of Marco Polo Ortigas Manila. It is open from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily.

For information, call 720-7777, book online via www.marcopolohotels.com or email manila@marcopolohotels.com. Visit facebook.com/MarcoPoloOrtigasManila or follow @MarcoPoloManila on Twitter or Instagram. 

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Steamed Pacific clams at Gumbo

Gumbo offers its newest seafood dishes: barbecued shrimps, cream dory mango, steamed Pacific clams, cheesy baked oysters, Jumpin’ Shrimp & Peel, calamari friti, shrimp remoulade, Cajun-blackened salmon, Ultimate Seafood Feast, seafood boil, oysters Rockefeller, fish aglio olio, blackened Norwegian salmon, seafood jambalaya and seafood gumbo. A must-try is Gumbo’s seafood aglio olio, made with fresh shrimps, clams, mussels and calamari sautéed in olive oil and garlic, seasoned with Cajun spices and green onions. 

Gumbo is located on the second level, Entertainment Hall, SM Mall of Asia in Pasay; 3rd level, Robinsons Manila Midtown; 2nd level SM City The Block, North EDSA; 2nd level, Atrium Bldg., SM Megamall; and Robinsons Magnolia in Manila. 

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Easter Sunday brunch at The Peninsula Manila

The Peninsula Manila transforms The Lobby into an Easter chocolate garden this Sunday. Other highlights include a visit from Peter Bear, The Great Easter Egg Hunt in the Rigodon Garden with a London-inspired Easter playground at the Rigodon Ballroom featuring Hamleys toy store and a special Easter room package.

Get a chance to win tickets to the Great Easter Egg Hunt and the Easter Playground, plus a two-night Easter staycation. Just take a photo fo yourself at the Easter chocolate garden, post it on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #PenDaysof Easter, and answer the question: “What makes Easter a special time for you and your family?”

Escolta offers an Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet with its signature dishes, carving stations, sushi, desserts and pastries. The buffet is priced at P 1,300 (children under 12), P2,400 (adults) and P3,500. A maximum of two children under 12 years old per table have complimentary access to the The Great Easter Egg Hunt and Easter playground at the Rigodon Garden/Garcia Villa and the Rigodon Ballroom, respectively. Extra tickets are available at P1,200 per child. The Great Easter Egg Hunt: A Very Hamleys of London Easter Playground is on April 5, from noon to 3 p.m.

Old Manila offers a three- and four-course Easter menu at P2,400 and P2,950, respectively, on April 5 from noon to 2:30 p.m. There is a Filipino tapas buffet at The Lobby from 6 to 10 p.m. until April 5 and lunch from noon to 3 p.m. from April 3 to 5. Meals are priced at P1,500 (adults) and P800 (children under 12). The Afternoon Tea at The Conservatory is from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. from April 2 to 5  at P1,600 (adults) and P850 (children under 12)

The Lenten Season Seafood Buffet in Escolta is on April 3-4, 6:30 to 10:30 pm. The buffet is priced at P2,500 (adults) and P1,300 (children under 12).

For information, call 887-2888, loc. 6694, email diningpmn@peninsula.com, reservationpmn@peninsula.com or visit www.peninsula.com.