Father’s Day Celebration at City of Dreams Manila

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In celebration of Father’s Day, City of Dreams Manila melds luxury, heartwarming service, dining treats and family entertainment to create an unforgettable experience for all dads.

Indulgent Father’s Day treats at signature restaurants Crystal Dragon and Nobu Manila; a sumptuous buffet at The Café at Hyatt Regency; exclusive dad’s day offer at DreamPlay; a special prize for the lucky dad with the longest recorded swing distance at K-Golf, and a month-long Nobu staycation package for “Dad’s Dream Celebration” and dad’s ultimate pampering experience at Nobu Spa and Nuwa Spa are just some of the perks to honor the hero of every home. 

Crystal Dragon

The award-winning restaurant sweetens Father’s Day with a serving of a complimentary dessert of Mango Pomelo with Vanilla Ice Cream for fathers who will dine on their special day.

Best known for its Cantonese and regional Chinese specialties, Crystal Dragon offers Father’s Day a la carte menu for lunch and dinner from June 1 to 17. This a la carte menu includes: Double-boiled Bamboo Pith with Black Chicken and Pork Stomach Soup; Crispy Smoked Duck with Tea Leaves; Slow Braised Ox Tail and King Oyster Mushroom served in a clay pot; and Poached Baby Chinese Cabbage in Lobster Superior Broth.

Other choices are: Oven-baked Fresh Scallop with Fragrant Cheese in Crispy Potato Nest; Deep-fried Pork Belly served with Pickled Potato; Oven-baked Marinated Lamb Rack in Homemade Mint Sauce; Wok-fried Rice with Eel Meat, Squid, and Fragrant Garlic; and Chilled Lychee Pana Cotta with Strawberry Spher

Nobu Manila

Fathers who will be feted with Nobu Manila’s lavish Sunday brunch buffet from 11:30 to 3:30 PM will be gifted with a complimentary shot of sake. On the same day, one lucky father has a chance to win a bottle of premium sake in the lucky dip activity.

The Father’s Day Nobu Sunday brunch highlights the restaurant’s famed Japanese-Peruvian flavors with Wagyu or Kobe beef sliders and fresh-off-the-grill assorted beef cuts and seafood rice at the Teppan table; grilled items such as pork ribs and umami chicken at the cabana area; and an assortment of Kushiyaki with chicken, vegetable and seafood choices, served with Wasabi pepper, Teriyaki or Anticucho sauce.

The hot buffet line features a selection of salmon with honey soy glaze, vegetable tempura, okonomiyaki, chicken katsu, miso soup, and other specialties. Mussel garlic wasabi and crispy oyster mushroom are served pass around-style. Complementing these are a variety of greens at the salad station; and an array of sashimi and rolls that use the freshest choice of salmon, tuna, tachiuo, and shrimps, among others.

The dessert table includes breakfast pastries: croissants, pain au chocolat, blueberry muffins, madeleine, Danish pastries and cookies; and decadent sweets such as warm homemade green tea brownie cake with black sesame ice cream, hazelnut streusel with yuzu cream and mango jelly in glass, amaretto tiramisu cake, and ube crème brulee with almond biscotti; and milk chocolate fountain with fresh strawberry, choux and yellow meringue, and served with condiments to name a few.

The Nobu Sunday brunch buffet with regular beverage package of sodas, juices, mocktails and iced tea is offered at Php 2,950 net. A standard alcohol package for an additional Php P1,096 net, and the premium drink package for an additional Php 2,204 net are also available.

The Café at Hyatt Regency

For the ‘MVPs’ of the family, The Café at Hyatt -- known for its interactive show-kitchen restaurant featuring vibrant live cooking stations -- is highlighting a sumptuous basketball-themed buffet on Father’s Day. For Php 2,999 net per person with an option for alcoholic beverages for additional Php 200 net, the offer comes with a souvenir photo and a special gift.

DreamPlay

Incomparable fun and family entertainment at DreamPlay awaits fathers and their families, which offers a complimentary ticket to fathers who are accompanied by at least two DreamPlay ticketholders on the day especially dedicated for them.

For fathers who are up for an exciting challenge, the first DreamWorks-inspired play space in the world is bringing back the Po’s Five-Fingered Blast Punch, where challengers must conquer a punch machine to win a thrilling prize.

K-Golf

Similarly, golfing dads are in for unparalleled entertainment at K-Golf on June 16, where they have a chance to win a Tommy Hilfiger watch and other exciting prizes when theyachieve the longest recorded swing distance. K-Golf is City of Dreams Manila’s indoor golf simulator that features the latest and cutting-edge digital simulation technology that can match the high standard of professional golfers.

K-Golf’s Father’s Day Longest Drive promo runs from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., and is open for fathers who will book an hour of golfing activity. The one-hour rate is Php 1, 500, and can be played by up to six persons.

Nobu Hotel Manila

Forbes Four-Star Awardee Nobu Hotel Manila provides a luxurious Father’s Day staycation with the “Dad’s Dream Celebration” package, which starts at Php 14, 088 net, and is inclusive of a complimentary breakfast at Nobu Manila Restaurant; and Php 5,000 worth of dining credits at any of City of Dreams Manila’s operated restaurants such as Nobu Manila, Crystal Dragon, The Tasting Room, Red Ginger, Jing Ting, and Café Society, and more.

Other inclusions are: a custom Father’s Day turndown amenity box composed of complimentary mini liquor bottles and a set ofleather coin purse, passport holder and luggage tag; 25% discount on food and beverage at any of City of Dreams Manila’s operated restaurants; 20% discount on Dreamplay tickets and K-Golf fees; 10% discount on VR Zone fees at The Garage and Dreamshop items at DreamPlay; complimentary local calls; and complimentary shuttle service to and from SM Mall of Asia.

The room package rates are applicable for two adults and two children under 12 years old; while the buffet breakfast at Nobu Manila Restaurant are provided for two adults, and two children under five years old. Booking period is ongoing until June 29 and stay period is until June 30.

Nobu Spa and Nuwa Spa

Fathers need pampering, too, and for the whole month of June, Nobu Spa and Nuwa Spa are offering them an array of indulgent treatments.

Nobu Spa’s energizing choices include: “The Complete Man’s Treat,” a one-a-half hour of Barako Coffee Glow treatment and signature Juan Hilot’s Pride Massage; “Gentleman’s Booster,” a two-hour spa journey consisting of a Muscle Release Massage and a Vitamin Cocktail Facial; and “Sportsman Energizer,” a two-and-a-half-hour relaxing session of Renewal Massage complemented with Head and Shoulder Massage.

At Nuwa Spa, the pampering treatments are: “Dad’s Energizing Escape,” a two-hour Intensive Muscle Release treatment accompanied by a Blue Diamond Brightening Facial; “Switch Off,” a two-and-a-half-hour pampering session of Coconut Sea Salt Body Glow treatment, Herbal Compress Energizer, and OM Facial Express; and “Total Time-Out,” a two-and-a-half-hour spa journey composed of Heal-ot Massage with Dagdagay Foot Massage as well as a Head and Shoulder Massage. All spa treatments come with a 100ml signature energizing massage oil.

For inquiries, call 800-8080 or e-mail guestservices@cod-manila.com or visit www.cityofdreamsmanila.com.

Mother’s Day treats at City of Dreams Manila

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City of Dreams Manila pays homage to moms on Mother’s Day with diverse choices, from dining specials at its award-winning restaurants Crystal Dragon and Nobu Manila and finely-crafted chocolate gifts at Café Society, to a DreamPlay special treat, Nobu Hotel staycation packages and pampering treatments at NÜWA Spa and Nobu Spa.

Crystal Dragon

Families can express their love and appreciation for their moms with a premium Cantonese feast at Crystal Dragon offered in an a la carte and two special set menus for lunch or dinner especially prepared by Chinese Executive Chef Bong Jun Choi, Crystal Dragon Chef de Cuisine Chan Choo Kean, and their culinary team in the Mother’s Day specials are available from May 2 to May 14.

A la carte dishes include: braised sea cucumber and mushroom meat balls with brown bean sauce; pan-fried stuffed lotus root filled with chopped minced pork, wok-fried grouper fillet with fragrant spices and salted egg yolk; pan-fried scallop filled with minced prawns and abalone sauce; fried crispy stuffed chicken with prawn mousse and almond nibs; and wok-friend noodles with seafood, sliced pork, vegetables and century egg.

The Munificent 6-course set menu is composed of: a combination platter of deep-fried prawn on toast, hand-rolled pong-pong chicken and deep-fried crispy black pepper duck dumplings; braised seafood treasure with bird’s nest and spinach in superior broth; steamed cod fish fillet with shredded pork and mushrooms; oven-baked fresh scallop with fragrant cheese on shell; work-fried flat noodles with sliced beef and vegetables; and warm sweetened coconut flavor custard canton cake.

The more lavish 9-course Virtuous menu, alluding to moms’ virtues of unconditional love and kindness, offers : specialty appetizer platter of aromatic duck roll, deep-fried prawn ball, simmered shredded pork ear with spicy vinegar and Shanghai marinated fish slices; braised sea treasure and bamboo piths with crab meat in superior broth; home-made style steamed grouper fillet with ginger and cordy ceps flowers, crispy roasted chicken in double flavor preparations; wok-fried butter prawn with crispy pumpkin; braised abalone with mushroom, bean curd and broccoli, wok-fried egg noodles with abalone, vegetables and century egg, special dessert platter and chilled mango puree with steamed walnut custard bun.

The Mother’s Day Munificent and Virtuous set menus are at P2,380++ (minimum order for 2 to 8 persons) and P4,380++ per person (minimum order for 8 to 10 persons), respectively. Chinese tea is served with the set menus.

Nobu Manila

Moms and their loved ones craving for renowned Chef Nobu’s Japanese Peruvian fusion artistry will be delighted with the Nobu Mother’s Day Sunday brunch buffet on May 13. 

Nobu Manila Head Chef Mike de Jesus, Sushi Chef Kirika Oi and the culinary team will showcase Nobu hot items such as black cod miso, soy glazed salmon, Nobu style sisig; a selection of sushi and sashimi; yakisoba station with a selection of noodles and condiments; carving station highlighting whole fish lapu-lapu, roasted prime ribeye and vegetable fried rice; robatayaki at the cabana grilling station with various charcoal-grilled meats, seafood and vegetables; and a Mother’s Day themed dessert corner.

As a special treat, all moms will be given a gift of Nobu chocolate petit fours. Nobu Mother’s Day brunch is at P3,880++ per person, with sodas, juices, mocktails, and iced tea; additional of P990++ per person to avail of the standard alcohol package and P1,990++ per person for the premium champagne drink package. Children ages six to 12 years old dine at half price while those five and below are free-of-charge.

Café Society

For moms with a sweet tooth, the stylish delights at Café Society are the perfect Mother’s Day gifts among which are gourmet chocolate stilettos and purses in pink, red and zebra print at P1,200 net and P1,400 net, respectively. Other gift choices that would elicit smiles from moms are the jam flower brioche at P1,400 net and the pop cake at P425 net.

DreamPlay

At the only DreamWorks-inspired play space in the world, each mom is treated on Mother’s Day to a complimentary DreamPlay ticket when accompanied by at least two DreamPlay ticketholders. Moms can enjoy special bonding moments with loved ones in the more than 12 interactive and fun activities inspired by DreamWorks animations Shrek, How to Train Your Dragon, Kung Fu Panda, Madagascar, Puss in Boots and Trolls. Together they can create their own 3D animation inspired by Trolls, Kung Fu Panda or Madagascar movies, attend Gingy’s Cooking Class, learn fun martial arts moves from Po at Kung Fu Fighting Fast As Lighting Dojo, build and fly dragons at How to Fly Your Dragon, take an adventure at Shrek’s Swamp, watch Madagascar Puppet Show at DreamTales library starring King Julien and immerse in DreamWorks short films in 4D at the Dream Theatre. DreamPlay ticket on Mother’s Day is at P880 net per person.

Nobu Hotel Manila

Nobu Hotel Manila offers a month-long Nobu staycation package in celebration of Mother’s Day. The package includes an overnight stay with complimentary buffet breakfast for two at Nobu restaurant, P5,000 dining credits valid in City of Dreams Manila-operated outlets such as Nobu Manila, Crystal Dragon, The Tasting Room, Red Ginger, Jing Ting and Café Society. A special welcome amenity awaits moms. 

Guests can choose from Nobu Deluxe or Nobu Premier rooms with either city view or pool view, Nobu Executive, and Nobu Suite with the package net price starting at P15,888. The Mother’s Day offer is available until May 31, 2018.

NÜWA Spa and Nobu Spa

To honor moms and provide them a respite from their busy schedules, the 2018 Forbes Travel Guide Four- Star awardee NÜWA Spa and Nobu Spa offer curated Mother’s Day spa packages for a delightful pampering experience available from May 1 to 31. While gift vouchers are available, bookings can be made directly at the two spas.

NÜWA Spa at the 2018 Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star awardee NÜWA Manila, draws inspiration from Nüwa, the goddess who created mankind in ancient Chinese mythology. Among many of her great deeds, Nüwa smelted together five colored stones to patch up the azure sky, saving the world from destruction. The myth about the five stones encapsulates the fundamental principle of Chinese medicine that equilibrium can be achieved by honing the power of nature. NÜWA Spa captures the power of these “healing elements” and incorporates the soothing power of nature in the spa therapies.

In celebration of Mother’s Day, NÜWA Spa has hand-picked a few of the highly-acclaimed holistic spa treatments for an indulgent experience for moms. 

The 2-hour One Mom-ent in Time package consists of a bespoke body polish, gold hydration intensive facial and head, neck and shoulder massage at P5,800. For an immersion in Philippines’ age-old healing techniques, traditions and ingredients handed through generations, the 2 hour-and 30 minute Mother’s Day Out comprises Heal-ot massage with Dagdagay foot massage and NÜWA Radiance facial at P6,800 net. An option for Ayurvedic therapy to balance mind, body and spirit is available with the 2 hour-and-30 minute Mum Me-Time which includes Shirodhara treatment, Abyanga massage and OM facial express at P7,800 net. All packages come with a long-stemmed American rose and a signature chocolate bar.

The Nobu Spa situated at the Nobu Hotel Manila offers a fully-immersive rejuvenation in an elegant and contemporary Japanese oasis. The 1 hour-and-30 minute Super Woman Retreat consists of chocolate body glow treatment and Juan Hilot’s Pride massage at P3,800 net. For a more youthful radiance, the 2-hour

Flawless Mom package includes pink salt body polish and collagen skin booster facial at P4,200 net. For a total revitalizing experience, the 2 hour-and-30 minute Ageless Beauty package comes complete with a renewal massage, Dr. Babor BTX lifting facial and For Your Eyes Only treatment at P4,600 net. All packages come with a special Ikebana flower token and a signature chocolate bar.

For inquiries and reservations, guests can call 8008080 or e-mail guestservices@cod-manila.com or visit www.cityofdreams.com.ph.

Holy Week Staycation and Easter Treats at City of Dreams Manila

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Families and friends looking for a Holy Week getaway can choose to visit City of Dreams Manila and avail of the Nobu family staycation package with complimentary DreamPlay access and more, or the Easter “Eggs-perience” at DreamPlay packed with thrilling activities and goodies for the season.

Nobu Hotel Manila

Nobu Hotel staycation package during the Holy Week consists of a minimum two-night stay with buffet breakfast for two at Nobu Manila restaurant, four DreamPlay passes, complimentary Zumba classes during the guests’ stay, and free shuttle services on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Black Saturday for the Visita Iglesia and other Lenten services at the Shrine of Jesus church, near SM Mall of Asia. 

The four DreamPlay passes included in the staycation package enable families to bond together in more than 12 thrilling attractions and activities. They can bake and design gingerbread cookies, build and fly dragons, experience the excitement of DreamWorks short films in the 4D theatre, train to be a Kung Fu master, and a lot more.

Over at the Nobu poolside deck, families can indulge in a summer swim at the modern lap pool and dance their way to wellness with complimentary Zumba classes from 8 to 9 am, 9 to 10 am, and 4 to 5 pm.

The drop-off and pick-up schedule of the complimentary shuttle services from Nobu Hotel Manila to the Shrine of Jesus near Mall of Asia are at 10 and 10:30 am, 3 and 3:30 pm, and 7 and 7:30 pm.

The staycation package starts at P20,888. in a Nobu deluxe room, with booking period until March 28, 2018 and stay dates: March 29 to April 1, 2018. The complimentary buffet breakfast is for two adults and two children five years old and below. Children six to 12 years old enjoy 50% off the buffet breakfast price while those 13 years old and up pay the adult rate. Other terms and conditions apply.

DreamPlay

The Easter Sunday egg hunt, inspired by DreamWorks Animation’s “How to Train Your Dragon”, is one of the highlights of DreamPlay’s “Dragon’s Ultimate Easter Eggs-perience” on  April 1.

Guests who avail of the DreamPlay Easter package at P1,488 net per person get to also decorate their own plaster dragon egg, bake and design egg-shaped cookies, watch the limited-time run of the “Book of Dragons“ movie in 4D, enjoy 10% discount on all How To Train Your Dragon merchandise and enjoy an all-day pass at the DreamWorks-inspired play space for the rest of the day. 

For more information, call 800 8080, e-mail guestservices@cod-manila.com, or visit www.cityofdreamsmanila.com .

FamilyMart gives you the chance to have a fun-filled Summer getaway

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Summer is coming and it’s time for you to go on vacation mode. After working for so many hours, you deserve that break to relax and recharge. That’s why your go-to for daily essentials FamilyMart is giving you the chance to win awesome getaway packages where you get to bring along your barkada or family! 

FamilyMart celebrates its 5th anniversary in the Philippines as it brings you the 5x the Summer Fun Raffle Promo from March 15 to May 31.

FamilyMart celebrates its 5^th anniversary in the Philippines as it brings you the 5x the Summer Fun Raffle Promo from March 15 to May 31.

As the popular Japanese convenience store celebrates its 5^th anniversary in the Philippines, FamilyMart is bringing you the 5x the Summer Fun Raffle Promo. 

Get a chance to go on that dream #SQUADGOALS vacay, because the grand prize is a trip for four to Bali, Indonesia, which includes a 3-day, 2-night hotel stay and roundtrip airfare. One other lucky winner will receive the second prize of a trip for four to the beautiful island of Siargao. 

Summer is also a great time to spend a chill #STAYCATION with the #FAMBAM. There will be one winner each of either a staycation package at Hotel H20 Manila with 4 passes to Manila Ocean Park, a luxurious stay at Nobu Hotel City of Dreams Manila plus 4 passes to DreamWorks entertainment playground DreamPlay, or a relaxing weekend at 5-star hotel resort Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila. 

Joining the raffle promo is easy. All you have to do is register for free via mobile by typing PFM Summer along with your name, complete address, email and send to 292-908. You’ll then receive a unique bCODE which you’ll scan at the counter every time you make a purchase. Registration is for one time only. 

Get one entry for every purchase worth P80 in a single receipt. You can also double your chances of winning by purchasing major sponsor products to earn 4 bonus entries or minor sponsor products to get an additional 2 bonus entries.  

Don’t just daydream about alarm-clock free mornings or sunbathing at the beach, make it happen! Head on over to FamilyMart for your daily favorites and you might just win one memorable summer getaway. 

Promo runs from March 15 to May 31. Per DTI-FTEB Permit No. 3663. Series of 2018.

For updates, exciting products, and awesome deals, like and follow FamilyMart Philippines on Facebook, @familymartph on Instagram, and @FamilyMartPH on Twitter.  For store locations or more information on FamilyMart Philippines, log on to www.familymart.com.ph.

FamilyMart is the 2^nd largest convenience store chain in the world with over 18,000 stores across Asia. In the Philippines, FamilyMart has branches in Makati, Fort Bonifacio, Quezon City, Mandaluyong, Pasig, Pasay, Alabang and Laguna.

A Nobu-Style Romantic Retreat at City of Dreams Manila

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Love is in the air at Nobu Hotel at City of Dreams Manila where two new accommodation packages and three spa packages are on offer for the love month of February. 

Couples booking the “Moments Made Perfect” room package will enjoy a luxurious overnight stay in a Nobu deluxe room with buffet breakfast for two, P5,000 dining credits that can used for an intimate dinner in any of the City of Dreams Manila-operated restaurants such as Nobu Manila, Crystal Dragon, The Tasting Room, Red Ginger, Jing Ting and Café Society, and a special Valentine’s amenity. 

For a rejuvenating experience, couples can opt for the “Stay Well” overnight accommodation in a Nobu deluxe room with buffet breakfast for two and a Valentine’s treat, a 60-minute renewal massage for two at the Nobu spa and P3,000 dining credits.

The hotel’s Nobu Spa also presents a “Journey to Serenity” offering a choice from three spa packages: Harmony, Couple’s Indulgence and Nobu Sparty. 

The Harmony package consists of a one-hour Renewal Massage – a combination of yoga stretches, Swedish techniques, and acupressure movements using relaxing blended essential oils – and a Nobu Sunday brunch experience for one guest.

The Couple’s Indulgence is a romantic escapade, starting with a soothing floral foot ritual of a refreshing exfoliation and deep therapeutic massage followed by an intensive 90-minute Philippine “Hilot” full body massage, to help calm the senses and aid restoration, and healthy light snacks at the Wave pool side restaurant where the couple can choose two healthy options from any of these: Thai Beef Salad, Santa Fe Salad, Tofu Wrap and Grilled Vegetables, and Grilled Caesar Chicken Sandwich.

The Nobu Sparty is designed for friends looking for an ideal way to celebrate Valentine’s Day together and toast to the good times. This Nobu spa package for three persons includes: a 30-minute express facial using products from the Pevonia skin care line, followed by a 60-minute Muscle Release massage to alleviate tension and muscular stress, easing stiff neck, lower back pain, and sore and tight shoulders. After an immersive treatment, healthy snacks follow at Wave restaurant to cap the pampering experience. 

The “Moments Made Perfect” and “Stay Well” Nobu room packages are at P12,888 and P14,888, respectively. The Spa Harmony, Couple’s Indulgence, and Nobu Sparty packages are priced at P5,398, P5,998, and P7,998, respectively. 

For inquiries and reservations, guests can call 800 8080, e-mail guestservices@cod-manila.com, or visit www.cityofdreamsmanila.com. Terms and conditions apply.