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10 delicious Valentine's Day promos to celebrate love with
Valentine’s Day is just a couple of days away but it’s not yet too late to make plans for the most romantic day of the year.
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1. Dinner & Music with Asia’s Romantic Balladeer
For the most romantic night of the year, The Manila Hotel is serenading couples with none other than Asia’s Romantic Balladeer, Christian Bautista.
As the internationally acclaimed crooner sings romantic classics like La Vie en Rose and My Cherie Amour on Valentine’s night, guests at The Manila Hotel will be enjoying an extra special multi-course dinner by executive chef Walter Konrad.
On the menu are culinary creations inspired by some of the greatest romances such as Roses of Beetroot Cured Gravlax inspired by Ingrid Bergmann and Roberto Rossellini, Delectable Soup of Mirliton Squash inspired by Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, Duetto di Ravioli representing a twist on Romeo and Juliet, Frozen Chocolate Chili Intermezzo inspired by Spanish ruling couple Ferdinand and Isabella, Carré d’Agneau Vert Pre inspired by John and Jackie Kennedy, The Heart of Velvet Ricotta Mousse as an ode to Antony and Cleopatra, and two Macarons in honor of Napoleon and Josephine. P4,000-P6,000. The Manila Hotel, One Rizal Park, Manila. +632 5270011
2. A Grand Way to Say ‘I Love You’
From a private dinner in a cabana under the stars to a grand celebration with the family, trust Grand Hyatt Manila to give you lavish ways to express your love.
For couples, there’s an intimate four-course dinner waiting at The Cellar (starts at P7,800 for two) or in a quaint cabana by the pool featuring an all-out menu of Boston Lobsters and Australian Tenderloin by their executive chef Mark Hagan (P9,800 for two).
At their newest sky-high attraction, The Peak, couples can enjoy a romantic Sunset Valentine package starting at P3,500, which includes two glasses of champagne (or wine) and a platter of tapas.
Celebrating the day with the entire family? Head out to Hyatt’s Grand Kitchen on Feb 14 and 15 for a Valentine-themed dinner feast (P2,400 per person). Grand Hyatt Manila, 8th Avenue corner 35th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. +632 8381234
3. Sweet Dreams are Made of Cakes
Share the sweetness of love with your significant other — or the entire family — at Italian restaurant hall-of-famer Amici. On Feb 14 and 15, if you spend a minimum of P1,495 (single receipt purchase) at any Amici branch around the metro, you’ll get a whole Midnight Dream Cake free of charge! This promo is available for dine-in and take-out, if you wish to bring home their signature Italian cooking. Facebook. Website. +632 5551000
3. Romance in the Heart of the City
Trying to find romance amid the hustle and bustle of the city? New World Makati Hotel has prepared a special candle-lit dinner buffet at Café 1228 for P2,999. It includes endless chateaubriand steak, sumptuous seafood, and Valentines-themed desserts. Ladies dining at Café 1228 will also receive a special gift in celebration of hearts day. New World Makati Hotel, Esperanza Street corner Makati Avenue, Ayala Center, Makati City. +632) 8116888 ext. 3700
3. Hearty Spreads and Perfect Pairings
Shangri-la at The Fort is giving guests a romantic paradise on earth.
High Street Cafe, the hotel’s buffet hall, is going all out on a dinner feast featuring lavish dishes from its nine neighborhoods (stations) for P3,500. Like any great romance, head to Raging Bull Chophouse & Bar to experience a mix of grit and grace with an intimate four-course dinner (P5,200). For an intimate yet lively evening, go to Samba for a taste of Peru with its four-course dinner (P3,200).
Looking for an even more special way to express your feelings? Reserve a poolside cabana for P18,000 and get an intimate five-course dinner complete with your very own personal butler and a bottle of champagne. Shangri-la at The Fort, 30th Avenue corner 5th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. +632 8200888
4. Celebrate the Many Tastes of Love
Whether you love American food, Korean cuisine, or Japanese classics, The Bistro Group invites you to celebrate the many tastes of love with your BFF — your BFF Card that is!
This love month, BFF cardholders will receive various tasty gifts and extra discounts from any Bistro Restaurant: Baker and Cook, Italianni’s, TGIFridays, Red Lobster, Village Tavern, Texas Roadhouse, Buffalo Wild Wings, Denny’s, Hard Rock Cafe, Watami Japanese Casual Restaurant, Bulgogi Brothers, Modern Shanghai, Fish & Co., Krazy Garlik, and Hukad. Simply present your BFF Card on Feb 14 and get 20% off at any Bistro Restaurant.
5. Fall In Love All Over Again
There’s a reason why Diamond Hotel is a constant favorite. For Valentine’s Day, the jewel of Manila Bay is treating lovebirds to a Valentine’s buffet at Corniche (P3,380 per person) on Feb 14 and 15.
Aside from live piano music to set the amorous mood, couples get a chance to win an overnight stay for two for every P5,000 spent.
If your S.O. loves Japanese, there’s no other place to take her but Yurakuen. The whimsical mood set by the glass trees is only made better with the authentic and exquisite lunch or dinner Valentine’s set menu (P2,880 per person).
Enjoy the cool breeze, reminisce on your love story, and dine al fresco under the night sky with a five-course dinner with live musical entertainment for only P2,800 per person. Diamond Hotel Philippines, Roxas Boulevard corner Dr. J. Quintos Street, Manila. +632 5283000
6. A Sweet Five-Star Love Affair
No matter what your special someone is craving for, Marco Polo Manila will surely satisfy every ounce of it. There's the enticing Valentines-themed feast at Cucina from Feb 13 to 15 (P1,399 for lunch, P2,888 for dinner), the equally tempting a la carte dinner menu featuring Chicken Piccata on Tomato and Olives, Ragout with Tagliatelle in Basil Pesto, and Grilled Australian Lamb, and more.
On Feb 14 and 15, Marco Polo Manila’s award-winning Cantonese restaurant Lung Hin has also prepared a captivating set menu for lovebirds that is as authentic as it is captivatingly delicious.
For those who want to be closer to the stars, enjoy Valentine’s night at Vu’s Sky Bar and Lounge with lively musical entertainment and welcome Prosecco to toast the beginning of a memorable evening. Marco Polo Ortigas Manila, Meralco Avenue, San Antonio, Pasig City. +632 7207720
7. Movie and Dinner Just Got Better
For the ultimate movie-loving couple, Director’s Club Cinemas by SM just one-upped their game with ‘Watch Eat Love.’ On February 14, movie-goers will not just watch romantic movies Alone/Together, How to be a Latin Lover, or New Life, but they’ll also be enjoying their choice of meal: Smoked Salmon Pasta, Bolognese Pasta with Meatballs, or Chicken Cordon Bleu with Mashed Potato and Baguio Beans.
Couples can also choose between two bouquets for the loved ones: Red Roses or Pink Lilies. This promo is available at S’Maison, Megamall, Aura Premier, East Ortigas, BF Paranaque, and The Podium for P2,400.
8. Where Luxury and Romance Meet
Whether you’re looking for a fine dining experience, a fun night out, or an exquisite Asian feast, City of Dreams Manila will deliver.
At the recently reopened The Tasting Room, couples can have a Michelin-star dining experience from Feb 13 to 15 with their five-course Valentine’s dinner menu (P6,600 per person), which includes complimentary Henriot Brut Champagne, Mexican hot chocolate cube and lemon cake, and a red rose for each lady.
At the award-winning Chinese restaurant Crystal Dragon, the five-course Valentine’s set menu (P3,880 per person) includes specials like Braised Sea Treasures and Scallop Dumpling served with Black Truffle in Lobster Bisque.
For the more adventurous couple, Nobu Manila entices the palate with its Japanese-Peruvian flavors in a five-course Valentine’s Weekend Omakase with Sake Cocktail Pairing (P5,000 per person) from February 14 to 16, which includes Roasted Slipper Lobster Tail and Sous Vide Australian Tenderloin.
COD Manila’s newest attraction, The Garage, is welcoming lovers, friends, and families for a fun Valentine’s celebration filled with state-of-the-art games at the VR Zone, delicious fare at the food park, and live musical entertainment every night from Feb 13 to 15. City of Dreams Manila, Aseana Avenue corner Roxas Boulevard, Paranaque City. +632 8008080
— LA, GMA News
