AUSPICIOUS MEALS AND DREAM STAYCATIONS

City of Dreams Manila marks the arrival of the Year of the Metal Ox with festive menus that symbolize good fortune at its signature restaurants, Crystal Dragon and Nobu Manila.

Diners can indulge in a meal of fine Cantonese cuisine and regional Chinese specialties at Crystal Dragon until Feb. 26, beginning with the traditional Yu Sheng.

Crystal Dragon elevates the ritual with the Prosperity Abalone Yu Sheng, a vibrant salad drizzled with oil and sweet plum sauce consisting of sliced abalone, colorful julienned papaya, pomelo, carrots, radish, onion leeks, chopped peanuts and deep-fried flour crisps.

Crystal Dragon is open daily from noon to 11 p.m.

At Nobu Manila, available throughout February are: Sea Bass Tempura with sweet chili cilantro, mixed field greens and sesame seeds; Nobu-Style Pica

Pica Platter, a mouth-watering assortment of Wagyu tacos, Kobe dumplings, black cod in butter lettuce and scallop in phyllo; and Lapu-Lapu in a selection of Nobu-style sushi and sashimi canapés: Tiradito, New Style, Dried Miso, Umamijime and Kobujime.

Nobu Manila is open Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 5 to 10 p.m., and until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

The Dream Staycation promo consists of an overnight stay for two adults and two children; complimentary breakfast for two; 20-percent food and beverage discount; and a special welcome amenity. Available only for residents of Metro Manila and Calabarzon, including expatriates with a valid ACR.

Tel. 88008080; email guestservices@cod-manila.com; visitcityofdreamsmanila.com.