Sexy cupcakes, romantic dinners, a pet party and more during the month of love

The day of love is just around the corner once again. If you're running out of ideas regarding where to take your special someone or your friends or simply how to add spice to a potentially sweet date, here are some options around the metro.

 

Dinner and movie tickets

 

Dinner or a movie date? Why not both? Cravings is offering such an option with its “Cravings of the Heart” promo. From Feb. 12 to 15, diners will be in for “a four-course menu, a cake selection, and freebies that include a chance to win movie tickets,” according to the press release.

 

Reserve tables by calling at the following outlets: 287 Katipunan Ave., QC (587-9634), 31st Floor Fraser Place Manila in Makati City (815-4271), 5/L Shangri-La Plaza Mall (635-6087) and 14 Cluster 2 Molito Lifestyle Bldg., Alabang (556-0927).

Call +63917 883 3344 and drop by Foccacia Italian Restaurant at A.Venue in Makati. Visit their website, and following them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@FogCityCreamery).
 

 

Four courses for P1,199 for the entire month of February, containing the following gourmet entrees:

- Crema Di Funghi Tartufata (cream of mushroom with black truffle),
- Calzone or Linguine Alla Botarga e Gambaretti (stuffed pizza or dried Italian caviar with tiger prawns in linguine pasta),
- Ossobuco Con Gremolata Due Profumi (Oven braised beef shank served on a hot cast iron) and
- Crema Della Amore (Red and White Wine colored panna cotta) for luscious dessert.

 

Book your reservations by calling (02) 631-9762 or drop by at Lombardi’s at 4/L East Wing, Shangri-La Plaza Mall. Like its Facebook page for more information.

 

#ShareTheBlush

 

Using the hashtag #ShareTheBlush and tagging @makatishangrila, couples may share ways on how they make their loved ones blush until 1 p.m. of February 13.

 

Winners will be announced on Feb. 13 by 5 p.m.. The first prize is an overnight stay with breakfast buffet for two any time in February, and the second prize is a romantic dinner for two at Sage Bespoke Grill.

 

Call (632) 813-8888 loc. 71088 or visit the website for more details.

 

Dinner for two

 

Marco Polo Ortigas Manila offers lovers a wondrous view of the city with the Superior Room, inclusive of a morning-after breakfast, at P5,800 per night.

 

At P9,800, couples can enjoy either a special dinner buffet for two at Cucina or a three-course dinner inside their rooms with a complimentary glass of Strawberry Bellini and a breakfast buffet the next day.

 

Cucina, the sky hotel's special buffet, offers couples a spare of red-themed feast for P2,700 on the evenings of Feb. 13 and 14 and brunch on Feb. 15.

 

For more information, contact (632) 720-7777, book online or email manila@marcopolohotels.com. Visit their Facebook page or the website.

 

Love in 50 shades

 

Marriott Manila offers a more controversial fare with "Fifty Shades"-inspired food at all of their restaurants.

 

Marriott Café offers sensual foods and a chance to win a Pandora charm bracelet at the "Red Room" from the 13th to 15th at P2,650 for dinner buffets and P2,600 for Sunday brunch.

 

Meanwhile, Cru Steakhouse offers "The Dom", a chocolate dome covering a hazlenut cake, truffle gianduja and chocolate sorbet  unveiled by a mouthwatering chocolate sauce.

 

A cupcake collection named "My Sweet 50" offers connoisseurs sweets paired with "Oh My, Vanilla", an English Breakfast tea blended with vanilla.

 

The Greatroom offers its own special English Breakfast blend called "Steal Steele's Cup", complemented with sweets, scones, and savory pastries for P550 everyday from two to five p.m.

 

It also offers handcrafted cocktails named after lines from the sensationalist series along with piano renditions of songs featured in the books.

 

For inquiries and reservations, call (02)9889999 or visit manilamarriott.com. To join ongoing conversations, like the Facebook page or follow @marriottmanila on Twitter and @manilamarriott on Instagram.

For details, call Alexis Araneta (09276257438) or Joyce Reaño (09178726924).

Dreamy Valentine's at the City of Dreams

 

City of Dreams Manila may have just opened, but it is not behind on the Valentine's gimmicks. Diners will have their pick of Valentine's dinners from Feb. 13 to 15 from the following restaurants:

- The Cafe at Hyatt City of Dreams (24-hour buffet)
- Crystal Dragon (Chinese cuisine)
- Crystal Lounge (High tea)Wave (Al fresco dining)
- The Tasting Room (Modern European five-course menu)

 

And if you should happen to be there on Feb. 14, the Chaos nightclub will have its grand opening, featuring the electrifying vocals of the Pussycat Dolls' lead singer, Nicole Scherzinger. 

 

VIP table reservations can be made through chaostablereservations@cod-manila.com or 0917 3813398, while tickets are available at SM Tickets. SM Tickets can be contacted at 470 2222.

 

Who says love is only for humans? Compassion and Responsibility for the Animals (CARA) is holding another “Must Love Pets: A Valentine Pet Soiree” at Eastwood Mall Open Park on Feb. 15 at 4 p.m. Pet owners are encouraged to dress their pets in costume for the chance to win prizes.

 

Pet owners can pre-register as early as Feb. 9 at the Eastwood Mall Concierge. Pet owners must present their pet pass or secure one by presenting their pets’ latest vaccination papers. Regular registration starts on Feb. 15, starting 1 p.m. 

 

And who knows? Maybe humans can find love there, too.

 

For more information on Must Love Pets: A Valentine Pet Soiree, call the Megaworld Lifestyle Malls Concierge at 709-9888, 709-0888, 0917-8380111 or visit their website. — Vida Cruz/BM, GMA News