2015 Mother's Day Hotel and Food Promotions in Manila

All About Mom: 2015 Mother's Day Hotel and Food Promotions in Manila

by The Click List
Mother's Day is just around the corner and you can not only say it through flowers--you can honor her with a delicious and unforgettable feast. It's been proven through years with all our fully booked and crowded restaurants every second Sunday of May (did you know the dates change in other parts of the world?) that the way to a woman's heart is also through her stomach.

To celebrate the joy of motherhood, many restaurants and hotels are offering impressive promotions for Mother's Day this year. Still clueless as to where to bring the best woman in your life on May 10? Here's a rundown of hotel, food, and other festive offerings to make this Mother's Day 2015 weekend extra special.


Hotel Promotions

1. Oakwood Premier Ortigas: Celebrate Mother’s Day the Italian way at P1,400 nett per person on May 10 from 12noon to 3pm at The Nostalgia Dining Lounge, located at the 6th floor. Executive Chef Jerome Cartailler will prepare authentic Italian dishes from soups to pastas and dessert, and moms get a chance to win Paradasia Spa gift certificates, a stylish bag from Kate Spade and Marc Jacobs, and an overnight stay in the One-Bedroom Deluxe suite or a two-night stay in a One-Bedroom Deluxe Apartment at Oakwood Premier Cozmo Jakarta for the grand prize. All mothers will also bring home a copy of Working Mom Magazine from ABSCBN Publishing.
2. Richmonde Hotel Ortigas: Mom’s Country Garden Luncheon at Richmonde Hotel Ortigas' Richmonde Café is available on May 10, 2015 for P995 nett per person. Spoil Mom further with an exclusive 3 + 1 deal: for every three guests paying the regular rate, mom gets to be the boss and eats for free. The bountiful spread will have a rustic afternoon theme with antipasto and soup, salads, toast with your choice of dips Shrimp Bisque and Italian Wedding Soup. Mains include comfort food like Lemon Chicken with Artichokes; Vegetable Lasagna with Roasted Red Pepper Pesto; Herbed Roasted Potato; Steamed Kani wrapped in Nori; Roast Prime of Rib with Horseradish Cream & Au Jus; and Beef-wrapped Asparagus with Wild Mushroom Sauce. Various dishes from the show kitchen also available, from pasta treats to fried dishes and grilled items, and a sweet spread of desserts like Hot Apple and Nuts Crumble, Baklava Parcels, Opera Slices, assorted Cupcakes and Cake Pops.
3. Vivere Hotel & Resorts Alabang: Super Mom Heavenly Treat room promo starts at P7,500 nett for an overnight suite accommodation inclusive of buffet breakfast at the rooftop restaurant The Nest Dining in the Sky, and luscious chocolate truffles. Mommies also have a choice of Aromatherapy Massage or Foot Spa with manicure/pedicure at the Vivere Spa & Wellness Center after their complementary fitness work out at the Fitness Edge Gym. All for Moms Mother’s Day lunch buffet at the Vivere Ballroom is at P1,200 nett/adult and P600 nett/child, where families can enjoy a spread of Filipino delights, free 20-minute back massage, and exciting activities and goodies from sponsors. The Nest Dining in the Sky’s new addition for this month of Triple Classic Delight is a must-try dessert for Php250 nett -- a symphony of your classic favorites Sans Rival, Mixed Berries Pavlova, and Bailey’s Panna Cotta in one platter.

4. Century Park Hotel, Manila: Food filled promotions include Café in the Park lunch or dinner buffet for only P1,430+ for adults, half the price for children 6 to 12 years old, and free for children 5 years old and below. Buffet is inclusive of unlimited iced tea or one glass of house wine or local beer. Century Tsukiji, the hotel’s banner Japanese restaurant, is offering a Mother’s day set meal good for two persons is only P1,970+ per order. At the Deli-Snack, treat your mom to a Mother’s day cake -- the Chocolate Raspberry Truffle made of layers of raspberry, chocolate moist and mousse with choco ganache coating topped with chocolate truffles.
5. Diamond Hotel, Manila: Spoil mom with a pampering staycation in a Deluxe Room from May 8-10, 2015 which includes breakfast for two, a free upgrade to a Deluxe Palisade Room and a one-hour free facial treatment for Mom for only P7,000 nett. Dine at either Corniche (Buffet for P2,150 nett/person) and Yurakuen Japanese Restaurant (Ladies Set Menu at P1,988 nett/person) and Mom’s dining experience is complimentary when she dines with a minimum of five persons.
6. New World Makati Hotel: Mother’s Day Weekend Room Package starts at P6,000 per night from 8 to 10 May 2015 - enjoy complimentary breakfast for two, Internet access, access to the pool and Marahai Spa, and a fondant cake to sweeten her day. Love Chinese cuisine? Treat her at Jasmine with any of their two authentic Chinese set menus (starting at P1,495 per person) featuring Chef Wong Kam On’s signature dishes offered during lunch and dinner.  Also available is Jasmine’s Yum Cha lunch with unlimited steamed, baked and fried dim sum specialties paired with soup, noodle dishes and dessert for P1,500 per person. Enjoy a brunch buffet at Café 1228 for P2,250 per person -- all mothers will be presented with a fresh red rose.

7. Discovery Primea, Makati: Mamma Mia! Staycation package includes overnight accommodation with breakfast for two, high tea at Gilarmi Lounge for two, a 60-minute in-room massage from Terazi Spa for Mom, complimentary high speed internet, use of the swimming pool and fitness center, complimentary parking and a signature Discovery Primea gift. Rates start at P10,100 net for the business flat, P12,600 net for the Executive 1-bedroom suite, and P14,600 net for the two-bedroom Primea suite. For Mother’s Day weekend, May 9 (dinner) and May 10 (lunch and dinner), Restaurant Tapenade offers Italy on a plate from the kitchen of Executive Chef Luis Chikiamco for P2,220 nett. Begin with an aperitivo of Bellini to pair with a wide selection of antipasti, followed by primi pasta course, a hearty secondi main course of meat or seafood served wih a family style risotto sampler, and cap off your Italian feast with a family sampler of dolci.
8. Marco Polo Ortigas Manila: Start off with a plush sleep experience starting at P5,800 net a room, inclusive of a breakfast buffet for two at Cucina the morning-after, complimentary WiFi service, recreational activities at the Fitness Centre and the indoor infinity pool. Mother’s Day Lunch Buffet at Cucina on May 10 is priced at P2,700 net per person. A glass of Strawberry Bellini will welcome guests and beautifully-wrapped pralines shall be given to the mothers as gift. Instant door prizes are also up for grabs such as hotel staycations, buffet gift certificates, discount vouchers and an exquisite hand-made ANN ONG jewelry.
9. The Peninsula Manila, Makati: Book seats for Mother's Day Brunch Buffet at Escolta on May 10 from 12 noon to 3pm (P2,400/adult, P3,500/with free-flow champagne, P1,300/child), featuring a smorgasbord of local and international favorites from the restaurant's open-plan kitchens and live stations. For dinner on Mother's Day, head to Escolta for a special buffet showcasing the signature dishes of their chefs, dinner is from 6:30pm to 10:30pm (P1,750/Adult, P970/Child). There's also an Afternoon Tea Buffet (P1,600/Adult, PHP850/Child) at The Lobby served with an array of select teas and infusions while listening to live music played by a classic flute and guitar duo. Shying from buffets? Enjoy a three-course menu (P2,400) or four-course menu (P2,950) for lunch at Old Manila from 11:30am to 2:30pm on May 10, or a Tastefully Thai Tea Set (P990) at The Lobby for a Southeast Asian inspired selection of pastries and delicacies. For ultimate pampering, treat mom to a staycation with MomMeCation Package (starts at P11,500/night) available from May until December 30, 2015.
10. Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila: From May 8 to 10, Spiral Mother's Day Showcase will feature secret recipes tried and tested through generations of culinary families, with dishes presented by Chefs Nina Daza-Puyat, Mia Manuel, Suzette Montinola and Judy Ann Santos. Experience culinary greatness and meet celebrity Chefs Mia Manuel, Nina Daza-Puyat and Judy Ann Santos as they celebrate Mother’s Day at Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila on May 10, 2015 Sunday Brunch at Spiral. Mother’s Day Sunday Brunch on May 10, 2015 is available at P3,650+/adult and P1,600+/child. Rate is set at P2,100+/lunch and P2,700+/dinner on May 8, 2015, P2,700+/lunch and P2,750+/dinner on May 9, 2015, and P2,650+/dinner on May 10, 2015.

11. Discovery Suites, Ortigas: staycation package and dinner treats ideal to pamper the most important lady: P7,900 nett for overnight accommodation for a Junior Suite and One Bedroom Suite with buffet breakfast for 2 persons, 10% discount on food and beverage, movie passes at The Podium Mall cinema, complimentary WiFi to unlimited devices, access to PressReader with more than 3,500 quality online publications; The Mother’s Day Special Set Menu will be offered on May 10, 2015, available for intimate 3-course set menu for lunch or dinner at 22 Prime (P1,800 nett/person).
12. Marriott Manila: Treat her to an unforgettable Sunday Brunch (P2,800) complete with free flowing sparkling wine or a Dinner Buffet (P2,650) at Marriott Café on May 10. You can also surprise her with a lavish getaway for two from May 8 to 12, 2015 at P15,000++ inclusive of overnight stay in a deluxe room, buffet breakfast for two and P3,000 credit in Quan Spa and Cru Steakhouse.
13. The Heritage Hotel, Manila: the hotel celebrates through a Mother’s Day Buffet entitled “It’s Supermom’s Day” at the Riviera Café. Open for lunch and dinner (P1,300+/Adult, P700+/Child) reservations, the buffet also gives guests  the chance to win a lunch or dinner buffet for two at the Riviera Café on Mother’s Day, May 10, 2015.

Restaurant Specials

1. Cravings and B&P: Treat your mom to Cravings’ Unlimited Canape Station and the Summer Salad Bar; it has a choice of Sunday Roast Chicken or Lengua with Queso de Bola. End with Torta de Yema con Almendras cake. Moms and daughters will get the chance to win surprises from top cosmetics brands Shiseido and Benefit. Take part in the exclusive sale and make-up session at Cravings’ Katipunan branch on May 10 (2 to 5 p.m.) c/o Benefit, while Shiseido will treat moms with exclusive freebies at the Shangri-La branch. Cravings’ sister restaurant B&P is known for their all-day breakfast food, and the featured dish for the month is Mang Benedict -- a different take on Eggs Benedict made with longganisa patty and malunggay pandesal for a Filipino twist. Wash it down with a glass of their new drink called the Pink Slush, a refreshing watermelon and lychee concoction.

2. Sariwon Korean Barbecue: A Feast For A Queen awaits. For P3,450, partake on all your BBQ favorites: Sariwon Bulgogi (silky thin slices of USDA Choice beef served with Sariwon sauce for dipping and homemade sweet potato noodles), Galbi (tender and juicy marinated USDA Choice beef short ribs), LA Galbi (thinly sliced marinated USDA Choice beef short ribs), Haemul Pajeon Korean pancake, Dolsot Bibimbap flavorful rice. The feast, good for 3 to 4 persons and available from May 8 to 10 in Sariwon, also comes with 4 glasses of homemade Red Iced Tea, Banchan Korean appetizers that are refillable and a free coffee jelly dessert for mom!

3. Epicurious and Wicked: Have a wine pairing extravagance at Epicurious: a lavish feast available on May 9 and 10 that starts with a Degustation Platter paired with Altozano White Sauvignon, and for main course, a flavorful Oven-Roasted Provence Chicken served with a duo of Mashed Potatoes and rich truffle gravy that goes perfectly with a glass of Ramon Rogueta Cabernet. Ends with dessert -- a Molten French Dark Chocolate Fondant drizzled with a red berry sirop taken with a glass of Vollie Rose. For the whole month of May, Wicked will have two special cake flavors in celebration of Mother’s Day: a decadent Torta de Yema con Almendras which combines creamy yema filling with a hint of citrus slathered between layers of butter chiffon, enrobed in caramel icing and encrusted with golden almond flakes; and the Orange Marshmallow Fluff -- soft and citrusy chiffon cake filled and topped with guilt-free Vanilla Marshmallow Fluff.

4. BONO Gelato: Celebrate Mother’s Day with the BONO Gelato Super Sundae (P650), 10 scoops of artisanal gelato topped with homemade sprinkles and pretzel crunch, drizzled with caramel and chocolate syrup available from May 8-10. Also, for the entire May you can cool down with BONO Gelato's month long Summer Scoop Sale -- get fresh churned gelato at P100 per scoop for Premium flavors, and special deals on pints and tubs from May 1-31.

5. C2 Classic Cuisine: From May 8 to 10, C2’s specialties are available in special customizable packages -- pick and pair dishes starting with a choice of noodle dish (Bam-I or Sotanghon Guisado), vegetables (Kabukiran Platter with Sumpia and Lumpiang Hubad or Pinasingaw na Gulay), and main entrées (Lechon Kawali, Seafood Inasal, Sisig Express or Mechado). For groups of 4 to 5 people, an additional choice for soup (Souper Molo, Batchoy or Tinolang Binakol) is included in the special package, served with two servings of pandan rice, Buco Pandan for dessert, and a carafe of Iced Tea.

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