Sundays Worth Savoring: Café Rizal's Php 999 Family Buffet Special!

Cafe Rizal, the buffet restaurant of Rizal Park Hotel, is thrilled to announce an exciting promotion for the month of September. Every Sunday, families are invited to savor a sumptuous lunch buffet from 11:30AM to 2:30PM for an incredible price of just P999.

This extraordinary Sunday Savings offer is the perfect opportunity for friends and families to gather and create cherished memories while relishing an array of delectable dishes expertly prepared by the restaurant’s culinary team. Delight in a diverse selection of mouthwatering dishes that cater to every palate. The buffet spread includes an assortment of appetizers, salads, entrees, and desserts. From succulent roast meats to fresh seafood, vibrant salads, and decadent desserts, there's something to please every discerning taste bud.

And for the young guests, Cafe Rizal presents a delightful DIY Cupcake Station. Let your kids unleash their creativity as they decorate their own cupcakes with a variety of toppings, creating sweet treats that are as fun to make as they are to eat.

"We wanted to offer our guests an exceptional dining experience at an unbeatable value," said Samantha Paz, Managing Director, Rizal Park Hotel. "Our Sunday Savings Buffet is the perfect way for families and friends to come together and enjoy a memorable meal in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere."

Cafe Rizal is renowned not only for its culinary excellence but also for its commitment to creating an inviting and comfortable environment for its patrons. The Sunday Savings Buffet is yet another example of Cafe Rizal's dedication to providing outstanding hospitality.

This Sunday promo is available only on September 3, 10, 17, and 24 so don't miss this opportunity. Reservations are highly recommended to secure your table for this fantastic family dining experience. To make a reservation or for more information, please call 09177113926.

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The Manila Hotel Celebrates Father's Day (plus a month-long promo)!

For all that he has done for us, Dad deserves a treat on his special day. This Father’s Day, raise your glass to the main man in your life with The Manila Hotel’s Father’s Month treats.

Best dad of the modern era goes to Kang Ha Neul (When the Camellia Blooms).

The Home Buffet surprise

For those who prefer to stay at home, you may pull off a grand celebration with The Manila Hotel’s takeout/delivery service and give the ultimate gift for beloved dads—full stomachs and warm hearts. For the month of June, the take home highlight is the Father’s Month Home Buffet that comes in two sets: the Special and Supreme.

The Manila Hotel's Father's Month home buffet promo.

The Father’s Month Home Buffet sets will be offered the entired month of June. Prices of both sets are subject to 12% VAT and 1% local tax. Plus, an order gets you a special “World’s Greatest Dad” shirt to give him as a gift!

You may also choose from the regular Home Buffet sets like Italian, Japanese, Korean, Filipino, Chinese, and Halal. To check the full menu, visit www.manila-hotel.com.ph/takeout/.

Club Sandwich Treat at The Lobby Lounge

Sometimes, our quiet company is all dad needs, and at the spacious Lobby Lounge, you can enjoy a whopping Club Sandwich with fries, plus two free drinks for only P800++. The giant club sandwich is perfect for sharing and it comes with a side of fries and some spreads and coleslaw. You can order your choice of drinks from chilled juices, iced tea, soft drinks, or beer. This promo rate with the two free drinks is ongoing until June 30, 2021.

Care for some good ol' Club Sandwich?

Prestige Privilege: Father’s Day at The Champagne Room

They say the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, and no man deserves more loving than your dad. Show him how much you appreciate his hard work by treating him to a great meal on Father’s Day [June 20].

The Manila Hotel will be reopening the famed Champagne Room for Father’s Day with a special deal for their valued Prestige members - special lunch or dinner set menu for only P2,800 net (the full rate of P3,500 will apply to non-Prestige members).

The Champagne Room reopens for Father's Day.

This special set is specially curated with fathers in mind and includes the following:  Tiger Prawns in Zucchini Ribbon, Clear Duck Cranberry Consommé, Dry Porcini Risotto, Savory Tomato Sorbet, with a choice of Tranche of U.S. Beef Tenderloin Wellington or Oven Roasted Fillet of Chilean Seabass. For dessert, indulge in some luscious Tiramisu Semifreddo with coffee or tea with macarons.

Café Ilang-Ilang Special Father’s Day Menu

If you are still contemplating on where to head out for your special Father’s Day gathering, a wonderful option is definitely to treat your dad on a Sunday dinner at Café Ilang-Ilang where you can enjoy delectable dishes and various decadent desserts.

The Manila Hotel's Lechon is always a crowd favorite.

Whether your dad is inclined towards exploring and having food adventures or is simply happy with plate of his staple meals, Café Ilang-Ilang offers a myriad of thoughtful and modern dining options.

Taste the gastronomic delights have prepared especially for dads, which gives diners a truly unforgettable epicurean experience like Baby Back Ribs with Whiskey Barbecue Sauce from the Churrasco section; Lamb Cutlets Rosemary from the Italian section; Spider Maki (Soft Shell Crabs) from the Japanese section; Saewoo Sil-Gochu (Spicy King Praws) from the Korean section; and so much more!

For more information and table reservations, please call The Manila Hotel's hotline numbers at (02) 85270011 or 0998-9501912. You may also email restaurantrsvn@themanilahotel.com. The Manila Hotel adheres to protocols and guidelines set by the government and the IATF, and can only accept guests from 18 to 65 years of age.

What Time is It | 2PM Press Conference in Manila!

It's not everyday that Korean boy groups and idol stars come to the Philippines, let alone see them in the flesh. And so when I received an invitation from Hoopla Inc. to attend the exclusive Press Conference for the 'What Time is It' Live Tour in Manila, I was floored. Without thinking twice, I said yes, and confirmed my attendance to the said event.

I may not be the biggest 2PM fan (you know I will always and forever be an ELF and a VIP), but I will never in a million years pass on the chance to breathe the same air as Wooyoung and Chansung. Haha!

2PM! 

With eager anticipation and a giddy heart, I commuted all the way to Manila yesterday, March 1. I arrived at the Manila Hotel around 2PM (no pun intended). I wasn't surprised to see fans complete with placards and cheering goods loitering outside the hotel. I probably would have done that, too, if I were a hardcore Hottest. (That's what 2PM fans are called, by the way.)

After going through the usual security procedures at the entrance, I went to the Registration Area, signed the attendance sheet, and got my Press Kit. There I had the chance to meet Mica, EON Account Executive and the person who made my 2PM PressCon experience possible. :)

Press Kit + Media Pass.

We were told that food will be served prior to the PressCon proper, and by 3PM we were all gathered outside the Tap Room Bar for snacks and coffee.

Bread + Bread Spread from McCormick.

These were a big hit amongst the attendees, too. :)

Cheated on my diet and had coffee, haha. 

Manila Hotel's yummy ensaymada.

There was chicken at the buffet table, too. 

Fried Chicken, KPop style from McCormick.

And they came in all four flavors of the McCormick Fried Chicken Recipe Mix.

Bulgogi, Soy Chicken, Kimchi, and Spicy.

After our tummy fill, we were ushered to the second floor all the way to the Sampaguita Hall. Security began to tighten by then as the fans, who were now inside the hotel, grew by numbers.

Hottest, a throng of them! :)

Inside the hall, I realized how intimate this gathering was. (Like, there was less than a hundred people inside the room.)

This is it! :)

And how lucky I am to be included in this crowd of media practitioners, and seated three rows away from the main stage at that. The boys didn't keep us waiting, and within minutes, this happened.

I had to stifle a scream, lol.

The boys - JunK, Nickchun, Taecyeon, Wooyoung, Junho - appeared before us, looking dashing and dapper in white suits. Yes, Chansung wasn't there. As per Taecyeon, he's still filming for his drama (that's Level 7 Civil Servant, which I'm buffering as I write), but will definitely be there at the concert. So boo hoo. No maknae for me. :(

Now what really caught my attention was Taecyeon. I couldn't believe how fair his skin is! TV sure can be deceiving, as his skin looked olive to me when he starred in Dream High and Cinderella's Sister.

"First of all, the view is great. Just look outside the window of my hotel room..." Taecyeon began.

And boy, his English sure was impeccable. I was impressed!

Cheeky Taecyeon.

I knew beforehand that Nick can speak in English (and Thai, and Korean, and Japanese, and Chinese for that matter), and that he has this irresistible, boy-next-door charm. So it's not surprising that he's the new poster boy for Bench.

Oh Nick, you're so adorbs. :)

I loved how Nick and Taec were smiling throughout the duration of the PressCon. Wooyoung was a bit more reserved, smiling lopsidedly every once in awhile. But I love him nonetheless.

Wooyoungie!!!

I love him too much more than the others, I guess. Because as I went through the photos on my Galaxy Note 2, I realized that almost two-thirds were Wooyoung's solo shots. Haha!

"Our upcoming album will be very great," says Taec.

The boys promised to give their best effort for their concert (which is happening like, right now) - their first in Philippine soil.

As for their messages to their Filipino fans, Jun K said, "Mahal na halo-halo! Mahal ko Filipinos! Mahal ko Philippines!" From Wooyoung, "Mahal kita, salamat po." (Yes, Wooyoungie, Noona loves you, too!)

But nothing can beat Junho's adorable, though grammatically incorrect "Miss you kita!"

The boys of 2PM and their alabaster skin. :)

Ah, the most surreal thirty minutes of my life as a Kpop fan. This noona is happy!

One happy fangirl!

Big, big thanks to Hoopla Inc. for inviting me to the Press Conference (and for the gifts, too), to Big Daddy Entertainment for organizing the 2PM Live Tour, and to JYP Entertainment and CJ E&M for bringing 2PM to the Philippines!

Sending out thanks to McCormick as well - this loot is just what I needed as I have chicken wings stored inside the fridge. Haha!

Loot from McCormick!

Fried Chicken Mixes in all four flavors.

Gifts from Hoopla Inc. :)

More photos from the 2PM Press Conference uploaded on my Facebook page! And I warned you about the Wooyoung overload! :)