July Dining Delights at The Manila Hotel

This July, The Manila Hotel invites guests to savor an enticing selection of culinary experiences across its renowned dining outlets.

Fresh Offerings at the Lobby Lounge and Tap Room

In celebration of World Chocolate Day, the Lobby Lounge presents a mouthwatering Chocolate Afternoon Tea available from July 7 to 13, between 11:00 am and 6:00 pm. Guests can delight in an elegant array of chocolate-infused bites including Chocolate Scones with Raspberry Syrup, Chocolate Bibingka, Tart au Chocolate, Pralines, Chocolate Madeleine, Banana Chocolate Turon, Tablea Chicken Adobo Sandwich, and Eggplant-Chocolate Napoleon. Each set is served with a choice of freshly brewed coffee, premium tea, or the hotel’s signature hot chocolate. 

Also available throughout July is the Dark and Stormy cocktail, a bold and refreshing blend of rum, ginger beer, and lime—perfect for sipping through the rainy season.

Bastille Day at the Champagne Room

Celebrate Bastille Day with a taste of France at the Champagne Room from July 9 to 15. A specially curated French set menu, available for both lunch and dinner, includes Country Pork Terrine, Onion-Wild Mushroom Soup, Lamb Rack in Herb Crumble, Ratatouille, Brie de Meaux, Cherry Clafoutis, French Macarons, and a choice of coffee of tea. This menu is priced at Php 4,688 nett per person.

Delicatessen Specials

Discover new favorites at the Delicatessen, featuring freshly baked delights and decadent sweets. Enjoy the soft, pillowy Brioche and Shokupan ideal for breakfast or gourmet sandwiches. For a luxurious bite, try the Dubai Pistachio Chocolate, a decadent fusion of pistachios and fine chocolate.

Vegan-Friendly Offers

The Manila Hotel also unveils a lineup of vegan offerings, catering to plant-based lifestyles and wellness-conscious guests. At the Lobby Lounge, the Vegan Burger featuring a hearty Portobello mushroom patty served in a vegan bun, accompanied by sweet potato fries. This dish is available at a special rate of Php 600 nett per order.

The Champagne Room presents an elegant Vegan Degustation Menu that includes Duo of Chickpea Purée and Eggplant Salad with Tortilla Chips, Tuscan White Bean Soup with Vegetables and Kale, Mixed Mushroom Potato Ravioli, Vegetable Sofrito sautéed in Truffle Oil and Herbs, Green Mango Sorbet, Strudel of sautéed Vegetables and Tofu in Curry Cream Sauce, and fresh seasonal fruits.

Over at the Delicatessen, guests can also enjoy the Vegan Chocolate Almond Cake, a rich and moist dessert made without dairy or eggs, ideal for health-conscious chocolate lovers.

Mid-Autumn Festival Early Bird Offer

To celebrate the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival, The Manila Hotel offers and exclusive early bird offer on its Mooncake Box of Four. Guests can enjoy 30% off the regular price of Php 3,888 nett, now available at Php 2,721.60 nett per order, valid until September 15. Each set is crafted with the finest ingredients and presented in an elegant commemorative box that pays tribute to the iconic façade of The Manila Hotel, making it a delectable gift and a timeless keepsake. Pick-up of orders starts on September 16. The early bird offer is subject to terms and conditions. Per DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-229154 Series of 2025.

For more information, call +632 8527 0011 or +632 5301 5500, email restaurantrsvn@themanilahotel.com, or visit www.manila-hotel.com.ph. 

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Perfect Holiday Gift for Coffee Lovers

Spread the joy of the holidays with Villa Del Conte Coffee Bean Dragees, a chocolate masterpiece of perfectly roasted coffee beans, with an irresistible aroma and crunch, covered in mildly sweet, extra dark chocolate. An invigorating treat for coffee lovers, the Villa del Conte Coffee Bean Dragees is available at Greenbelt 5 and SM Megamall or contact 893-2575. You may also visit www.villadelcontecioccolato.com, or follow Villa del Conte on Facebook and Instagram: @VillaDelContePh and on Twitter: @villadelconte.

McDonald’s Gives Back to Delivery Drivers with a Special Surprise

Manila, Philippines — Because of the hustle and bustle of everyday, we rely on delivery drivers and services to make life more convenient. No matter the weather and traffic situation, we can count on them to deliver our orders. Their hard work and sacrifice often go unnoticed, which is why McDonald’s decided to deliver back to them.

In a recently released video, McDonald’s went around Metro Manila to McDeliverback and surprise delivery drivers with a simple token of thanks. From couriers to food aggregators, McDonald’s gave back to the people who brave everything to bring us anything.

Watch the video on McDonald’s Facebook page and see how the brand gave back to the people who make our lives more convenient.

Through McDelivery, McDonald's helps you satisfy your cravings from the comfort of your home. Get your McDonald’s favorites from the hardworking McDelivery drivers by ordering via mcdelivery.com.ph or the McDo PH App, which is available for download on the App Store and Google Play.

McDonald’s Around the World Celebrates 40 Years of Happy Meal with Throwback Toys from the Past Four Decades!

November 2019 - PHILIPPINES – McDonald’s in 90 countries around the world are bringing happiness to Happy Meal fans as they introduce the limited-edition Surprise Happy Meal in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the first-ever Happy Meal. By bringing back the most popular Happy Meal toys from the last four decades, it invites people of all ages to join in the fun and discover what old or new favorite awaits them. Filipino fans can celebrate with the rest of the world beginning November 21, until supplies last!

“Since the Happy Meal was introduced on the menu, it quickly became synonymous with our brand,” said Steve Easterbrook, McDonald’s CEO. “Today, this iconic red box creates delicious, lasting memories for billions of families annually across the world.”

First introduced in the U.S. in 1979, its global footprint has expanded to more than 38,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries around the globe – with the iconic toy still a beloved staple, serving as a symbol of surprise, playfulness and fun. It made its debut in the Philippines in 1997 and has been bringing happiness to thousands of Filipino children ever since.

For many, Happy Meal has become part of their childhood memories. Every generation can relate to that rush of excitement in receiving and opening one – the sheer delight of discovering what toy lies inside while enjoying their favorite McDonald’s meal with the family. Starting November 21, Filipinos get to relive some of those memories as they would get to unbox fourteen of the most memorable Happy Meal toys of the last 40 years. They’ll get to participate in the surprise of guessing which throwback Happy Meal toy they’ll receive when purchasing a Surprise Happy Meal as each one is packed in a blind bag, building up excitement that comes with unboxing a Happy Meal.

“McDonald’s Happy Meal has been surprising kids and families with shared moments of happiness, and it promises to do so once again by bringing in a touch of nostalgia with the Surprise Happy Meal,” said Christina Lao, Marketing Director of McDonald’s Philippines.

Keep your eyes peeled for the reveal of the toy designs very soon, and make sure to grab your McDonald’s Surprise Happy Meal in participating branches in the Philippines starting November 21, 2019, while supplies last!

Treat Yourself with McDonald’s New Indulgent Holiday Desserts!

October 2019 - PHILIPPINES - As the holiday season is fast approaching, give yourself a dose of self-love by rewarding yourself to four new, rich, delicious desserts than you can enjoy any time of the day – McDonald’s all-new Dreamy Delights: the Rich Chocolate Pie, Coffee McFlurry with Oreo, Brown Sugar Sundae with Pearls, and Milk Tea McFloat with Brown Sugar Pearls.

Enjoy McDonald’s NEW Indulgent Dreamy Delights

Taking the main spotlight is McDonald’s Rich Chocolate Pie. Imagine sinking your teeth into a cocoa-flavored pie crust with hot, thick, luscious dark chocolate filling. The filling is especially made from cocoa beans from Ivory Coast, Ecuador, and Ghana, making this a perfect luxurious holiday treat for just P39.

Try the equally rich Coffee McFlurry with Oreo which is sure to keep you feeling fuzzy and happy. Sweet and smooth, this is an indulgent combination of thick vanilla soft serve sundae mixed with mild roast coffee syrup and crushed Oreos. At P49, it’s a well-deserved gift you owe yourself this holiday season.

If you love brown sugar and pearls, then you absolutely need to try out McDonald’s Brown Sugar Sundae with Pearls. This cup of thick vanilla soft serve sundae is topped with sweet brown sugar syrup, and chewy delightful brown sugar pearls. It’s amazingly affordable at P49 too.

For a quick holiday perk-me-up, McDonald’s Milk Tea McFloat with Brown Sugar Pearls is a perfect choice. Pick from two flavors – a refreshing and sweet classic black-tea base, or a dreamy wintermelon tea base, with chewy brown sugar pearls topped with thick vanilla soft serve sundae. At P75, this milk tea can be enjoyed anytime.

As the holidays approach, make sure you don't leave yourself out. Make the holidays merrier by treating yourself with McDonald’s Dreamy Delights, available at McDonald’s stores nationwide starting October 28, 2019.

Share with us your experience by using the hashtag #McDoDreamyDelights! You may also visit McDonald’s Facebook page (fb.com/McDo.ph) and Twitter and Instagram page (@McDo_PH) for more details.

A Most ideal Corporate Christmas Gift

This Christmas, express your gratitude and appreciation to your business associates and friends. Show them how much you value your partnership in the season of celebration and giving with a sweet token from Villa Del Conte.

Ideal for corporate Christmas gifts, Villa Del Conte gift boxes come with their signature artisanal chocolates from Padova, Italy and a bottle of Italian wine, or a can of Italian coffee elegantly wrapped in a wooden box.

With the Yuletide season just around the corner, now is the best time to start your planning for the best corporate Christmas present. Beat the holiday rush and let Villa Del Conte help you with its premium gift boxes which can be customized according to budget, including ribbons and gift tags making it a perfect holiday present.

To order or know more about how you can make your corporate gifts this season more special, visit Villa del Conte stores in Greenbelt 5 and SM Megamall. For bulk orders and to know more about Villa Del Conte’s indulgent creations, contact 893-2575, visit www.villadelcontecioccolato.com, or follow them on Facebook and Instagram: @VillaDelContePh and on Twitter: @villadelconte.

Fiery Style Southwestern Flaming Grill Now Open in Southwoods Mall!

Hola! Fiery Style is now open down south, well it's down south of Luzon there is! This Mexican resto that has the Best Nachos in Town is the newest food pool in Southwoods mall that is the first ever full-scale lifestyle mall in the South that offers state-of-the-art cinemas, superb shopping stores and major dining destinations. Located in Binan Laguna, this is some resto that you can definitely go to to fulfill your craving for Mexican Food.

This resto is well known for there best tasting taco's but that is not just the only food or snack that you can dive into when you go there. I'm not a taco kind of person but the taco that they have is not only very enticing and instagrammable but delicious as well!

I was able to get first hand experience of the pleasant Mexican Ambiance and dining on their opening last January 12, 2019. This is probably one of the few times that I've seen a resto so jam packed on their start date. I enjoyed all of the dishes that we tried which I will share in a bit.

There is definitely something for everybody's taste bud, from sea food to steaks, from appetizers to dessert even from cocktails to beer.

Some of the dishes we tried are Surf and Turf, Galleon of Bones(shrimp of barbeque ribs, chicken wings, and meaty pork hammers, beef ribs served with southwest chips), Lord of the Wings(A 24 chicken wings set beautifully and uniquely presented with 3 flavors to choose from: the Hot Hot Hot Sauce & Jalapenos, Nacho Cheese Sauce and Bacon and Texan-style barbeque), Assorted Steaks from the family size steaks to my favorite 10 oz. US Rib Eye steak. All are very tasty and meets your expectation when it comes to steaks which is meaty and will sure make your belly full. I suggest that you order the Steak Ala Familia as "Pulutan" if you'll end up drinking cocktails or beer with your friends. I also like the combinations of buffalo wings particularly liked the Jalapeno and Naco cheese flavors.

When it comes to the ambiance and the place, in Southwoods mall alone the location is pretty classy and comfy so much more from the restaurant interior were you can feel the Mexican resto spirit from it, although the band playing is local, you will still enjoy the dining experience on your stay.