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The Peninsula Manila
THE hotel’s Old Manila restaurant has teamed up with Holy Carabao Holistic Farms to create a menu that respects one’s health, one’s food, and our planet. On offer until June 2 is a six-course menu that is organic, refined, and sugar-free. Meanwhile, over at Spices one can try “A Spicy Touch” focusing on the tastes of North India — the Punjab, Delhi, Lucknow and Kashmir — with guest chef Radhey Shayam. Available until June 11, at 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Over at The obbyn its signature Afternoon Tea takes on a local twist. The Lobby’s premium teas can be enjoyed on weekends from until May 27 with an array of all-time favorite Filipino comfort food including (spring roll), (egg noodle soup), (noodle dish with shrimp sauce), (rice congee in ginger and chicken broth), chicken
(rice cake), pie and cheesecake. Available Fridays to Sundays until May 27 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., for P2,050 (adult), P900 (children under 12 years old), and P2,450 (with a glass of Champagne). The Classic afternoon tea set is available daily at P1,250 and at P1,650 per set with a glass of Champagne.
Ice cream at Makati Diamond
MAKATI DIAMOND Residences serves refreshing, specialty ice cream including its bestselling Supermoist Chocolate and Baked Cheesecake. Other flavors include Honey and Taro & Jackfruit, made of some of the finest products locally sourced from its community of farmers. For an alternative tart, fruity flavor, order an Ispahan, made with raspberry puree, lychees and rose essence. There are also unique Japanese creations like Genmaicha for a sweet, toasted rice flavor, and Mont Blanc, for a roasted blend of chestnut and cream. Each single serve cup sells at an introductory price of P100. Pints and half gallons are also available for advance order. For inquiries and orders, call Baked at 317-0999 local 1116 or e-mail dine@ makatidiamond.com. Visit for more details. Makati Diamond Residences is located at 118 Legazpi St., Legazpi Village, Makati City.
Tori Momo Yakitori
THE first branch of Tori Momo Yakitori has opened in Robinsons Place Manila. It offers authentic Japanese-style using the three traditional seasonings — barbecue, salt, and spice. The restaurant’s concept was created in partnership with Dai-Sho Co. Ltd. and iFoods Group, Inc. The restaurant’s house-made sauces use ingredients from Dai-Sho, the award-winning manufacturer of dipping sauce, soy sauce, and seasonings in Japan. The interiors of the restaurant echo the simple yet iconic look of traditional in Japan.
Unlimited lobsters on Mondays at the Marriott Café
LOBSTER is the newest addition in Marriott Manila’s buffet spread at Marriott Café. Here’s the catch: this fancy delicacy is unlimited only on Mondays starting May until August. Available, along with the rest of the array of international dishes, during lunch and dinner for P1,950. The Canadian lobsters are used in Lobster Thermidor, Garlic Lobster flambéed in white wine, or grilled with lemon accent. A different kind of pop-up station comes with this promotion: Claw Machine, exactly like those seen in the arcades. Each guest will be given a token to play the Claw Machine with a goal to capture a lobster stuffed toy to bring home. Another prize in store for catching one is a special platter of 400 grams of lobster.