50% off at Marriott Café

IN ORDER to keep Mondays special after the recently concluded Lobster Mondays promotion, the Marriott Café is slicing half off the price of its lunch and dinner buffets every Monday until Aug. 27. This means one can enjoy the Monday buffets for P975. The Marriott Manila is located at 2 Resorts Drive, Pasay City. For details call 988-9999.

Thursday is Tapas Night

THE PAN PACIFIC Manila offers a selection of Spanish, Italian, Arabic, and Asian small plates, designed to accompany the guest’s beverage of choice at the Pacific Lounge every Thursday. Eggs Flamenco on Tostadas, Green Pepper Gaspacho Macédoine, Spanish Tortillas, Gambas al Ajillo Skewers, Chorizo Pamplona and Scallops, and Roquefort on Beetroot Chips are just some of the tapas that are offered along with an assortment of premium delicatessen meats and cheese at the buffet spread. Tapas Night is served every Thursday from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at P980 net per person. Pan Pacific Manila is located at M. Adriatico cor. Gen. Malvar St., Malate, Manila. For details call 318-0788 or e-mail fb.ppmnl@ panpacific.com.

Chocolates for July

ENJOY a choice chocolate treats crafted by the dessert masters of Marco Polo Ortigas Manila’s Café Pronto this month. Guests can try out Chocolate Symphony, the café’s medley of desserts composed of Salted Caramel Dome, Chocolate Amara Tart, Fruity Nutty, and Mini Hazelnut Caramel. As part of the featured chocolate collection, there are also Chocolate Truffle Crème Brûlée, and the hotel’s signature creation, Chocolate Haven — three textures of dark chocolate in its sponge, mousse and glaze. Café Pronto is open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.