Romancing the palate at Shangri-La Mactan

On the day of romance and roses, indulge your special someone to a dinner she will never forget. At the Shangri-La's Mactan Resort and Spa, walk along lush tropical landscape, with balmy sea breeze and a canopy of stars, to an array of gastronomic delights at Tides, Acqua and Cowrie Cove.

At Tides, the Valentine's Day Special Dinner Buffet offers a variety of choices in interactive kitchen stations. Leave room for the Chocolate Fountain at the dessert station - an unending cascade of premium Callebaut chocolate - the perfect dip for strawberries and other fruits.

Speaking of strawberries, it's a must to try Tides' Signature Drink of the Month: Love At First Blush, a sweet potion of vanilla ice cream and fresh strawberries, sprinkled with cinnamon powder. Creamy delight with a kick of spice - Love At First Blush brings you to that familiar feeling of falling in love.

In Acqua, fire up that feeling with a sumptuous Italian buffet overlooking the infinity pool. Sample the Salmone All' Aneto (fresh marinated salmon with dill) and a bit of Risotto Porcini (rice with wild mushrooms) with Agnello Pizzaiola (oven baked rack of lamb with oregano, tomato, apricot and chickpeas), or Filetto Vald' Aostana (beef fillet with sage, crisp proscuitto, Fontina cheese and baby potatoes). Top off with the dreamiest dessert showcase this side of town: Torta di Noci con Fragole Balsamiche (walnut cake with strawberry balsamic sauce), Torta di Ricotta (cinnamon ricotta cheesecake with chocolate) and Bigne alla Crema di Maraschino (ice cream profiteroles with maraschino liquer crème).

Experience a different level of wining and dining at the Cowrie Cove. Dine al fresco under a canopy of stars in the most romantic spot in the resort or feast in air-conditioned comfort with an amorous set that will leave the two of you starry-eyed. Start with Poached Prawn and tender young greens with roasted pear and mango mustard dressing, then choose from either a Seafood Combination of Grilled Chilean Seabass and Baked Lobster Tail, or Rosemary marinated Grilled US Beef Tenderloin and Tiger Prawns. Then have some White Chocolate Mousse with Strawberry Jelly and Berries Compote, while you relax amid the sea

When you dine in any of these restaurants on 14 February, get a complementary stemmed rose and 25% off Moet & Chandon champagne including Lobby Lounge.

Advanced reservation is recommended. For restaurant reservations and further information, please call (63 32) 231 0288 extension 68224, or email [email protected].