List of Discounted/Promo Buffets in the Metro

Dusit Thani Crossover Brunch

Cross over to any four restaurants for under PHP 1,500/head.

For reservations and inquiries: (63 2) 893 1832

Mandarin Oriental Paseo Uno’s Countdown Dinner Buffet

(Sunday – Thursday)

50% off on dinner buffet price of PHP 1,300/head –reservation made at least 5 days in advance

40% off –reservation made 4 days in advance

30% off –reservation made 3 days in advance

20% off –reservation made 2 days in advance

10% off –reservation made 1 day before dinner date

For reservations and inquiries: (63 2) 750 8888 ext. 2412/2413

New World Renaissance Weekend Lunch and Dinner Buffet

1/3 discount of its usual price, which is under PHP 1,000

For reservations and inquiries: (63 2) 910 4203

Manila Peninsula Seafood Buffet

Fridays and Saturdays

PHP 1,300 –includes lobster and unlimited servings of freshly carved rib-eye

For reservations and inquiries: (63 2) 887 2888

Makati Shangri-la Circles Buffet

Unfortunately, after its 50 percent discount promo last Sept. 1-3 (which my friend Mon was lucky to reserve for him and girlfriend Chay), it’s back to its regular price at PHP 1,900.  However, you can still enjoy discounts at The Shang Palace, the second floor Chinese restaurant.

Shang Palace All-You-Can-Eat-Dimsum

Available only during lunch

PHP 800 ++ -includes soup and siding

For reservations and inquiries: (63 2) 813 8888

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The last time I was in Paseo Uno of Mandarin Oriental was in 2005, if my memory serves me right.  I remember it being one of the best, if not the best, buffet in town.

I’m not too certain if the quality of food is still the same since it’s been years since I was last there but there’s now a better reason to check it out and revisit.

Countdown Dinner Buffet Promotion

A minimum of five days’ advanced booking is rewarded with 50 percent off the dinner buffet price of P1,300+++. Four days’ advanced booking receives 40 percent off; booking 3 days ahead gets 30 percent off; 2 days at 20 percent off; and booking at least one day in advance gets 10 percent off

The discount applies to buffet dinners from Sundays to Thursdays, and applies to the food bill only. The Countdown to Dinner promo cannot be used in conjunction with the hotel’s Privilege Card. other discounts or joint credit card promotions. The Paseo Uno promotion bears DTI-NCR Permit No. 82-0507, series of 2009.

Book your lunch or dinner buffet at Circles Event Cafe

on September 1 to 3, 2009, from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm,

and get 50% off the buffet rates when dining on

September 4 to 30, 2009.

Discount is applicable to a maximum of 8 persons.

For more information, please call the Restaurant Reservations

Information Centre at 813 8888 ext. 7588 / 7599.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

- Reservations for the 3-Day Buffet Rush will be accommodated within

the booking window of September 1 to 3, 2009, from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm only.

- Dining period should fall on September 4 to 30, 2009 with no further extensions.

- Discount is for dine-in reservations only.

- The 50% off is only applicable to the total buffet bill (beverages not included),

exclusive of service charge and government taxes.

- Booking should be pre-paid by cash or credit card through the Restaurant Reservations

Information Centre desk located at the hotel’s main lobby,

from 8:00 a.m to 10:00 p.m.

- Not valid for send bill transactions.

- Offer cannot be used in conjunction with other promotions and discount programs.

MAKATI SHANGRI-LA, MANILA

Ayala Avenue corner Makati Avenue, Makati City 1200, Philippines

Tel (632) 813 8888  Fax (632) 813 5068  www.shangri-la.com

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(UPDATED: By special request, here is the actual Circles Buffet Rate)

Regular Price (including service charge and government tax)

Mon- Sat Lunch                PHP 1,424.48 net price

Sunday Lunch                PHP 1,903.40

Mon- Thurs Dinner PHP 1,639.38

Fri-Sat Dinner                PHP 1,903.40

Discounted Price (with the 50% off promo) (including service charge and government tax)

Mon- Sat Lunch                PHP 770.24

Sunday Lunch                 PHP 1,029.20

Mon- Thurs Dinner                PHP 886.44 

Fri-Sunday Dinner                PHP 1,029.20

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$20,000 Gone in New York Minute

President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and her entourage allegedly dined at Le Cirque in Manhattan, a prestigious French restaurant in New York City during her recent US trip, New York Post online’s “Page Six” wrote,

“Philippines President Maria Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo was at Le Cirque the other night with a large entourage enjoying the good life… Macapagal-Arroyo ordered several bottles of very expensive wine, pushing the dinner tab up to $20,000.”

 Theoretical Breakdown of the Bill

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Renato Reyes, secretary general of the militant group, Bayan, said that it is inappropriate for a Third World country president to wine and dine in such lavish manner given that the rest of the country is in the midst of a crisis. He asserts that the NY dinner certainly leaves a bad taste in the mouth, at least for the rest of the Filipino people. The $20,000 is equivalent to almost 1 million pesos, an amount that can probably supply one township a year’s supply of rice or nourishment. 

PGMA’s camp claims that the report was exaggerated and that no taxpayer’s money was used.

Flash Your Age at HEAT

This is the celebration that won’t break your bank or catch the ire of Bayan group.

Birthday celebrants can enjoy great discounts at HEAT during their special day. Enjoy a dining discount equivalent to your birthday age during HEAT’s “Flash Your Age” promotion. It’s valid only on the exact date of the celebrant’s birthdate and will run from August 1, 2009 to September 30, 2009. A total of eight persons will be entitled to the dining discount. The celebrant must present a valid ID (i.e. Driver’s License, Passport, SSS ID only) with the birth date clearly shown to avail of the discount. This promo is not valid on public holidays and in conjunction with other promotions and privileges including Club Edsa, credit card discounts, rewards redemption vouchers, complimentary dining vouchers and special promotions. Prior reservations are required.

Image Source: Shangrila website

HEAT is also throwing in a complimentary birthday cake to the occasion. Share this privilege with family and friends. After all, what is a birthday without them? Flash It! Flaunt It! Age is no longer meant to be kept a secret at Edsa Shangri-La, Manila.

Vilma Santos Plays Cory in FilmBio, MMK Features Cory’s Bodyguard

Batangas Governor Vilma Santos, the Star for all Seasons, is being eyed to portray the role of former President Cory Aquino. Vilma is running for reelection and is not allowed to have a movie shown or appear on TV longer than the permitted time setforth by the COMELEC. The launch of the movie would probably start after the elections next year if Vilma were tapped to play the role.

Image Source: Abante.com

Maalala Mo Kaya, hosted by ABS-CBN’s President, Charo Santos-Concio, will do an episode on one of the two bodyguards of Tita Cory. The bodyguard, who delivered a touching eulogy during the necrological services at the Manila Cathedral, will have his story in the long running drama anthology.

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