Chocolate Mud Cake is Diamond Hotel Philippines’ 2021 Father’s Day Cake
DIAMOND Hotel Philippines salutes all fathers—dads, grandfathers, uncles, brothers, and other father figures—with an array of exceptional dining offers this Father’s Day weekend.
Corniche sets the tone for Dad to indulge at the Corniche A la Minute Eat-All-You-Can for Lunch or Dinner on June 19 and 20, 2021. At Php1,600 nett per person, Dad can feast on cuisines of the world, hot and fresh, delivered right to his table.
Yurakuen’s 2021 Father’s Day Set Menu includes Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura
You can also bring Dad to Yurakuen, which features a Father’s Day Set Menu that is sure to satisfy his appetite for authentic Japanese cuisine for Php1,880 nett per person for lunch or dinner. The set menu consists of Agedashi Tofu, 3 Kinds of Sashimi, Mango Salad, Egg Custard with Unagi, Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura, Salmon Teriyaki and Beef Negi Roll Teriyaki, Seafood Fried Rice, Miso Soup, and Homemade Ice Cream with Mochi and Ogura.
Dad and his party can also choose to dine a la carte or occupy a teppanyaki table at Yurakuen.
Essence of Forest Mushroom Consomme, Vegetable Ragout in Pouch is the soup in Al Fresco By the Bay’s Father’s Day Set Menu
The seafood choice for main course is Pan Seared Salmon with Grilled Scallop, Topped with Lumpfish Caviar and Orange Beurre Blanc Sauce
The meat choice for main course is Grilled U.S. Beef Tenderloin Crusted with Mushroom Duxelles, Green Peppercorn Sauce, Gratinated Potatoes, Vegetable Bundles
At Al Fresco By the Bay, the chefs have prepared an exquisite outdoor Set Dinner for Php2,800 nett per person. This is a selection of hand-picked dishes, starting with Pistachio Crusted Candied Goat Cheese, Mixed Greens, Drizzled with Guava Glazed Dressing (appetizer); Essence of Forest Mushroom Consomme, Vegetable Ragout in Pouch (soup); Pan Seared Salmon with Grilled Scallop, Topped with Lumpfish Caviar, Orange Beurre Blanc Sauce or Grilled U.S. Beef Tenderloin Crusted with Mushroom Duxelles, Green Peppercorn Sauce, Gratinated Potatoes, Vegetable Bundles (main course); and Coco Mango Petit Gateau (dessert).
But just in case the family decides to treat Dad to a hotel-caliber Father’s Day celebration at home, Diamond Hotel is ready to take orders via www.onlineshopping.diamondhotel.com. There are three exclusive Father’s Day Set Menus to choose from, and Chinese Set Menus are also available for those who prefer an Oriental meal. For savory platters, the Slow Cooked Beef Belly in Red Wine Sauce should be a good choice. The Premium Grazing Box and the Sandwich Grazing Box are both guaranteed to please the most discriminating palates. The online shopping site also carries a whole range of yummy desserts, including decadent Chocolate Mud Cake with layers of rich chocolate ganache.
Slow Cooked Beef Belly in Red Wine Sauce
Premium Grazing Box
As a souvenir, dads dining at Diamond Hotel this Father’s Day weekend will receive a special edition tote bag and face mask courtesy of the hotel for every qualified spend.
For restaurant reservations, call 8528-3000 extension 1121 or email restaurant_rsvn@diamondhotel.com.
(Diamond Hotel Philippines can be found at Roxas Blvd. corner Dr. J. Quintos St., Manila.)
Exquisite cakes for dad are available at The Peninsula Boutique
AFTER a whole year of working hard to provide for the family, dads certainly deserve a break. Some serious “Me Time.” A special day to make him feel that he is fully appreciated for all that he is worth. From mighty meaty platters at The Lobby, al fresco dining in Spices, a lavish brunch buffet in Escolta, boozy iced treats, giant tiramisu tubs to fancy mixology sets, The Peninsula Manila has got the most perfect gifts for the Man of the House.
If you’re spending Father’s Day at home, you can enjoy a special Father’s Day picnic en casa prepared by The Peninsula Boutique. Dad-sized platters can be ordered in advance for pick-up at The Peninsula Boutique satellite counter at The Lobby tomorrow, Sunday, June 20, 2021.
The famous The Lobby of The Peninsula Manila
Now that The Peninsula’s legendary The Lobby has reopened after closing a month ago, Dad can order from the lavish Meaty Man’s Menu at The Lobby on June 19 and 20 (Saturday and Sunday) and enjoy an array of rare cuts of meat that is cooked to perfection.
Spices Under the Stars
With 2021 acknowledged as the year of outdoor dining, Spices is offering al fresco dining on Father’s Day weekend, June 19 and 20. Father’s Day Under the Stars has set up gorgeous tropical backdrops for dinner, and dads get to enjoy a complimentary dinner when dining with three paying guests at Php2,490 per person.
Spices is welcoming back guests with even more stringent health and safety measures like adjusted table seating arrangements while you enjoy the exotic flavors of India, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam with the 20% Off “We Meet Again” Lunch Promotion from Wednesdays to Sundays.
Sunday Brunch Buffet at Escolta
If brunch is more up Dad’s alley, you can spend a momentous Sunday Brunch Buffet with Dad in Escolta over Father’s Day weekend on June 20. An array of delightful dishes presents itself, including juicy meat carving stations, roasted seasonal vegetables, alluring dainty cakes and desserts, umami-rich seafood and sashimi, a wide selection of cold and hot dishes, and delicate sweet delights, at Php3,100 per person.
Giant Tiramisu Tub Cake
For takeaways, there is the Giant Tiramisu Tub Cake, which is all of 8×8 inches and can be shared by 12 people. It’s got Savoie Biscuit (the lightest, airiest, fluffiest sponge), amaretto (almond liqueur), mascarpone (Italian cream cheese), and ristretto (strong espresso) all in one, available at The Peninsula Boutique at Php2,490 per tub.
Also available is a brand new line of alcohol-infused ice creams and sorbets for Dad to enjoy, including Boozy Irish (Brownies and Bailey’s Irish Cream Swirl Ice Cream), Dark and Stormy (Dark Chocolate, Pecans and Glenmorangie Whisky Ice Cream), Tickled Pink (Grapefruit and Campari Sorbet), and Papa’s Secret (Banana, Passionfruit, and Don Papa Rum Sorbet), at Php490 per pint.
Peninsula x Urban Bar Cocktail Shaker and Tool Box Set
You can also get your dad a Mixology Set, Peninsula x Urban Bar Cocktail Shaker and Tool Box Set. It comes with a one-liter small batch craft cocktail bottle of Peninsula Negroni, Margarita, Aperol Spritz, or Beast of Burden that’s ready to serve. Price for each set is Php8,000.
For inquiries or more information, call +63 (2) 8887-2888 extension 6694 (Restaurant Reservations).
(The Peninsula Manila is located at Ayala Ave. corner Makati Ave., Makati City.)
Mango and Coconut Crème Cake is the Father’s Day Cake of Marco Polo Ortigas Manila this 2021
DADS are sure to get the delicious rewards they deserve when they celebrate Father’s Day at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila. With the hotel’s culinary promotions lasting all June long, the Man of the House gets to enjoy delicious specialty dishes as well as limited-time savings for those who place their orders during this happy occasion.
The pastry geniuses of Café Pronto have whipped up a light tropical treat for dads in the form of Mango and Coconut Crème Cake. Available until June 30, 2021, for Php1,600, this cake celebrates the best of summer’s tropical flavors before the rainy season rolls in. It is a blend of milk chocolate, an airy sponge cake, sweet ripe mango, and refreshing coconut. What’s more: Marco Polo Elite members get to enjoy 15% savings on their orders upon presentation of their valid membership numbers.
Over at Lung Hin, a limited-time treat awaits families who wish to mark Father’s Day weekend at home. From June 14 to 20, guests may place their orders through the new Flavours-To-Go e-Shop to enjoy 20% off on its Roast Peking Duck (for both One- and Two-Way options, and for whole and half-sized orders). To avail of this offer, guests must place their orders on http://bit.ly/FTGeSHOP.
Smoked Barbecued Spare Ribs of VU’s for Father’s Day
For guests who wish to serve Dad with the Smoked Barbecued Spare Ribs of VU’s on Level 45 of Marco Polo Ortigas, it is still available for dine-in or takeaway until tonight (June 19) only, because the place opens up its al fresco section for dine-in only every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, from 4:00 to 9:30 p.m. Each set, which is good for two and is available for Php2,980, comes with grilled pineapple and truffle mashed potatoes. Marco Polo Elite members may avail of a 15% discount on their orders upon presentation of their valid membership numbers.
For more information, call (632) 7720-7777.
(Marco Polo Ortigas Manila is located at Meralco Ave. corner Sapphire St., Ortigas Center, Pasig City.)
WHEN McDonald’s launched its Flavors of Japan limited edition a few years back, even the fast-food chain was surprised at how strong the promotion turned out to be. The lineup—Ebi Burger (shrimps), Teriyaki Samurai Burger (beef), Nori Shake Shake Fries (seaweed dust), and Strawberry Sakura McFloat—was so formidable that McDonald’s stores everywhere always ran out of supply by mid-day. I tried to order for delivery several times but was always told they had sold out. And so the campaign ended without me getting a taste of my much coveted Ebi Burger at all. I only got to taste it when they made a second run of the Flavors of Japan promotion—with perhaps double the supply they had the first time around—and I happily munched on my Ebi Burger not once but twice.
Now comes McDonald’s Taste of Korea line, which is available for a limited time only. Once again, the buzz on social media was strong, and K-Chicken Burger, K-Beef Burger, Honey Butter Shake Shake Fries, and Strawberry Banana Sundae earned the nod of most netizens, including well-known chefs and influencers.
K-Chicken Burger
The K-Chicken Burger is a huge and crispy chicken fillet slathered with rich gochujang sauce, topped with lettuce, slivers of onion, kimchi dressing and cheddar cheese, sandwiched in a soft black sesame bun. Koreans love their food spicy, but this burger is, thank God, of just the right level of spiciness. Perfect for the Filipino palate.
K-Beef Burger
The K-Beef Burger is a generous beef patty that is also bathed in a mildly spicy gochujang sauce, topped with lettuce, onion bits and kimchi dressing, no cheese but with fried egg, sandwiched in a soft black sesame seed bun.
Honey Butter Shake Shake Fries and Strawberry Banana Sundae
The Honey Butter Fries that goes very well with either sandwich is actually regular McDonald’s fries that comes with a Shake Shake Fries paper bag and a sachet of Honey Butter powder. You pour the fries into the Shake Shake bag, followed by the Honey Butter powder, fold the top to seal, then shake away. Afterwards, you pour the fries back into the famous red McDonald’s fries holder, and enjoy your Honey Butter Fries.
Strawberry Banana Sundae, which serves as a fitting end to a good Korean sandwich meal, is soft serve ice cream drizzled with strawberry banana syrup.
As with the Flavors of Japan promotion, the Taste of Korea offering got me all excited, especially after getting positive feedback from food industry influencers, such as Chef Jackie Ang Po of Fleur de Lys Patisserie and the Pastry Alliance of the Philippines and Spanky Enriquez of RestoPH. My constant FB chatmate and friend—celebrity chef, restaurateur and cookbook author Chef Myke ‘Tatung’ Sarthou—and I decided to try it out, and so he ordered K-Chicken Burger, Honey Butter Shake Shake Fries, and Strawberry Banana Sundae, complete with Coke, for me a few days ago. He had McDonald’s Brookside deliver his treat to my place in Cainta, and he would order his own from a nearby McDonald’s branch in Quezon City later that day.
To cut the long story short, my order arrived. Excited me peeked into the brown bag right away and saw that my K-Chicken Burger was ‘tisoy.’ The chicken fillet was sandwiched in a regular bun and not the black bun that it should have come in. I finished some chores first, and then I sat down to enjoy the burger. It was good, especially with the Honey Butter Fries on the side. The chicken fillet was big, its dimensions exceeding the diameter of the bun, and it was crispy and tasty. I pulled out the onion bits (I don’t like raw onion in my sandwich, or rice, or noodles), and savored every bite. The gochujang sauce was perfect, with the spice level just right for my taste, as I do not like super spicy sauces numbing my taste buds and leaving a bitter aftertaste in my mouth. The only problem was the ‘tisoy’ bun. It kind of took away the full experience of eating the K-Chicken Burger.
So when Chef Tatung—of Simpol fame—asked how the food was, I told him the chicken burger, along with the fries and the sundae, was good, but the bun wasn’t black. I sent him a photo of the burger for him to see. He was horrified. He said we needed to post it and tag McDonald’s so they would know. I hesitated. He said he would post it, not to spite them but to call their attention so that it would not happen again. And he did.
In fairness to McDonald’s Brookside, they got in touch with Chef Tatung and offered to replace the order with the right one. Very quick response. By the next morning, Chef was messaging me, saying he scheduled McDonald’s to send the sandwich at 2:00 p.m., and they were sending not just the K-Chicken Burger but the K-Beef Burger as well, plus the Honey Butter Fries and Strawberry Banana Sundae x 2. Wondering if Chef Tatung was pulling my leg or telling the truth, I got a call from Isa Gutierrez of McDonald’s Brookside. She apologized for the ‘tisoy’ burger, asked what drinks I wanted to go with the double sandwich meals, and reiterated that the food would be delivered at 2:00 p.m.
At 2:00 p.m., the food was there—K-Chicken Burger, K-Beef Burger, two Honey Butter Shake Shake Fries, two Strawberry Banana Sundaes, and two Pineapple Juice drinks. There was so much food in exchange for the ‘tisoy’ burger, which wasn’t bad at all!
While it is true that there is no excuse for a mistake—and McDonald’s Brookside made no excuses for theirs—what matters is that an establishment such as McDonald’s is quick to own up to its mistake, apologize for it, and make amends for it. Everybody makes mistakes.
AS the country copes with the recent surge in the number of Covid-19 cases and waits with bated breath the arrival of more vaccines to help combat the virus, it is important that Filipinos strengthen their first line of defense—their immunity—further.
A stronger immunity is what Calcium Cee pushes for, and Jessy Mendiola, the new ambassador of Calcium Cee, shares her secrets to being fit and healthy in this time of pandemic.
“First, I try to conquer worries and fears with a more positive mindset. I also make sure to pray every day to nurture a sense of calm and remind myself of His love. And I try to keep myself fit and strong with the right exercise, proper nutrition and, of course, my daily dose of Calcium Cee,” says the 28-year-old actress.
As an active individual, Jessy admits that she’s had to make major adjustments to her routines due to the lockdown and has had to find other ways to stay healthy. Today, she stays active by doing more challenging workouts at home and a little weightlifting.
Aside from working out, Jessy says that her secret to staying fit during the lockdown is complementing her healthy eating with supplements. “Calcium CEE is my choice of Vitamin C because it offers double C protection. It has both Vitamin C and Calcium, which help fortify my immune system and protect my body from diseases. Also, it helps keep me healthy, energetic, and protected throughout the day,” says she.
Calcium Cee is a unique non-acidic supplement that combines the potent powers of two essential nutrients – Calcium and Vitamin C.
Calcium helps build strong bones and teeth to combat osteoporosis as well as strengthens the circulatory system. It helps blood vessels and muscles contract, aids in sending messages throughout the nervous system, and plays an important role in the secretion of hormones and enzymes in the body. Calcium is great in correcting imbalances, especially hormonal and mineral (phosphate and potassium) imbalances. In women, in particular, Calcium is seen to greatly relieve common PMS symptoms such as bloating and mood swings, and help in weight loss.Offering greater health benefits, Calcium has also been shown to decrease the risk of kidney stones and colon cancer.
On the other hand, Vitamin C is a well-known antioxidant that neutralizes harmful free radicals in the body. It also helps control infections and healing wounds.
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Contrary to other Vitamin C formulations in the market today, Calcium Cee utilizes a non-sodium ascorbate, which is a healthier form of the vitamin. And, contrary to majority of Vitamin C formulations on the shelves today that use sodium ascorbate, which has high levels of salt that may cause water retention and hypertension.
“If you’re looking for a simple, safe, and gentle means to boost your immunity, try Calcium Cee,” Jessy recommends. “It provides two-for-one benefits of vitamin C and calcium in just one capsule. It’s a powerful and potent combination that can help everyone stay protected.”
Calcium Cee is available at Mercury Drug and Watson’s branches, Merry Mart, All-day Green Pharma, Alturas Bohol and leading drugstores nationwide.
