Holiday fun with friends at TGIFriday’s and Village Tavern

MANILA, Philippines - The magical combo of friends, good food and drinks is always a perfect way to bring friends closer together, especially during the holidays.
 And so when Christmas rolls in next week, expect fun-loving people to come in droves to TGIFriday’s or Village Tavern — the places to party not just on a weekend or a happening Thursday night, but all year round.

In here, It’s always a friday!

A playful pad decked with American memorabilia, TGIFriday’s is known not only for its iconic red and white striped tablecloths, its jovial and crazy wait staff, and energetic bartenders, but also for its delectable American cuisine and amazing drinks. From burgers to steak and beer to mixed drinks, diners need not wait till Friday to try these out. No wonder the young crowd (late teens to early 20s) makes up a large part of this resto/bar.

For the holidays, TGIFriday’s offers Group Party Packages for worry-free Christmas get-togethers starting at P5,480.

There are three packages to choose from.  Menu A, for instance,  consists of fried mozzarella, Shanghai chicken salad, chicken fingers, Filipino pork liempo, rigatoni brisket bolognese and brownie obsession.

TGIFriday’s also launched its new dishes — great for barkada bonding this Season. Try the Tostada Nachos, crispy tortillas loaded with ground beef and melted cheese; and Tex Mex Mac and Cheese, spicy beef chili quezo mixed with penne pasta.

At Friday’s, you’ll get help in making your choice. All you have to do is place your order.

Bringing people closer together at Village Tavern

Dark walls, statement light fixtures and an elegant wine chiller, make Village Tavern markedly different from the rest.

Village Tavern celebrates exceptional food and service, complete with an award-winning wine list, craft and imported beers and handcrafted cocktails.

Here, you’ll find the sophisticated set — business associates and young professionals — enjoying cosmopolitan fare over a glass of wine and good conversation.

Village Tavern highlights the award-winning dishes of Bistro Group’s executive chef Josh Boutwood, who bagged the title “Chef of the Year” at the Philippine Culinary Cup held during this year’s World Food Expo.

Aptly called “Chef Selects,” now’s your chance to sample chef Josh’s culinary masterpieces, that are available for a limited time only.

Don’t leave the resto without trying the Dory’s Playful Memory, juicy grouper on a bed of infused pearl barley.

Cap your meal with homemade desserts like the Warm Butter Cake, an uber moist cake topped with vanilla ice cream.

At Bistro Group, you can have the best of both worlds: Go to TGIFriday’s for a crazier, louder kind of fun. For a more toned- down version, bring your friends to Village Tavern.