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An abundance of love: Valentine happenings around the Metro
Valentine’s Day is almost upon us. And whether you want a romantic experience apart from the sex, texts, and passionate kisses or simply want to have a good time out with friends, here are parties, restaurants, concerts, and other potential gimmicks in and around the Metro that you may want to check out.
Screening of documentary 'Jazz in Love' in UP
On February 14, Baby Ruth Villarama's “Jazz in Love,” which premiered to great acclaim at last year's Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival, will be shown at the University of the Philippines Cine Adarna in Diliman. Screening times are 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 7 p.m. The film follows 22-year-old Davaoeño Ernesto “Jazz” Tigaldao, who must pass a Deutsch-language test so he can marry 56-year-old German Theodor Rutkowski. The docu tells of how they met on Facebook, their 11-month courtship, Jazz’s dreams of donning a gown at their wedding and living in Germany, and Theodor’s trip to Davao to ask the blessings of his unaccepting family.
It may sound like the title of a dating simulation game, but this year’s edition of the UP Fair’s concert in the Sunken Garden on February 14 is no less about the fun or the love. Performers include Yeng Constantino, FREESTYLE BAND, Never the Strangers, Join the QUEST, Sabado Boys, Audiocity, and quite a few more. Tickets are going for P120, available at all SM Ticket outlets. For more details, contact Jan (09179534060) or Karlo (09162493495).
Meanwhile, outdoor Valentine event UP Counting Stars will be occurring at 6 p.m. at the CS Ampitheater. The UP Circle of Entrepreneurs are generously celebrating their 23rd year by giving the attendees short film screeenings, live acoustic performances, games, activities, and more surprises. The first 100 attendees get a free picnic kit, snacks, and souvenirs.
Mandarin Oriental's “Moments of Love”
From Feb. 12 to 16, the Mandarin Oriental's four restaurants—The Tivoli, Paseo Uno, Tin Hau, and the Mandarin Deli—are offering enticing gourmet menus and luscious chocolates on the day of love. The hotel stay enables guests checked in on Valentine’s Day to enjoy a hearty dinner buffet in Paseo Uno at P2,400 per person; a sublime five-course dinner menu at The Tivoli created by Executive Sous Chef Remi Vercelli at P 3,500 with an option for wine pairing for an additional P1,500 per person; or a selection of the more Oriental flavors of Executive Chinese Chef Hann Furn Chen’s exquisite set menus at Tin Hau, starting from P 1,500.
The Valentine room package, which starts at P6,500 per night, includes: international buffet breakfast for two, a bouquet of red roses from the Flower Shop, unlimited high-speed internet access, and complimentary local calls. For reservations, call 750 8888 or email momnl-reservations@mohg.com.
Detalle’s bar and kitchen in Pasig is offering at P1,800 for the price of two people the following: appetizer samplers, mixed greens, squash soup, seared halibut, house steak, dessert, and two glasses of wine. For reservations, contact +639175600988.
The 5th Philippine International Pyromusical Competition in Manila
This one's a day after Valentine's, but who says romance is only for Valentine's? Fireworks companies from the world over will be competing for the most fantastic spectacle in the biggest fireworks competition around from February 15 to March 22, 2014—every Saturday at 7 p.m. for the nightly competitions at the SM Mall of Asia.
Wrap, Rock, and Romance at Eastwood Mall
Scrambling for a Valentine's gift? Fear not, there just might be something to suit your loved one's tastes at the Valentine Fair at Eastwood Mall from Feb. 10 to 16—you might even find matching outfits, accessories, or furniture to your liking. There will also be a photobooth from Feb. 14 to 16.
At 7 p.m. on Feb. 14, 15, and 16, Eastwood will come alive with music, with performances from The Philharmonic Orchestra, Christian Bautista and Karylle, and MYMP, respectively. For those who want to get the adrenaline going, Neon Night on Feb. 28 will be a blacklight party featuring the musical stylings of DJ’s Mars Miranda, Deuce Manila, Ron Poe, Nina Saputil and Ace Ramos, with the ultimate Hypeman MC Pao.
For more information on Megaworld Lifestyle Malls’ Valentine activities in other branches and malls, call the Megaworld Lifestyle Malls Concierge at 709-9888 or 709-0888 or visit the website.
The Peninsula Manila
Pinoys consider Paris the most romantic city. In light of that, it seems only fitting that the Peninsula Manila is going for a French theme this year: from French wines and hors d'oeuvres at The Lobby (P1,900 per person), a five-course modern European menu in Old Manila (P4,750), a sumptuous buffet in Escolta (P2,200 per person or P3,100 with a glass of champagne), delightfully Asian cuisine in Spices or the groove of retro dance music in Vinyl Valentines at Salon de Ning, where there shall be a Valentine Single's Night Party that couples can join in. Ladies will receive a long-stemmed rose no matter which place they choose to dine.
For gift ideas, The Peninsula Boutique (7 a.m. to 9 p.m.) has an excellent selection of wines, chocolates and gourmet items. Flowers are also available at The Peninsula Flower Shop (Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.). For inquiries or reservations, call (63-2) 887 2888 or e-mail: diningpmn@peninsula.com.
But it doesn't end there—Valentine's does not have to be limited to romantic love. The Peninsula Academy will mount Spanish-Filipino photographer Francisco “Bobby” Guerrero's photo exhibition titled “To the Philippines, with Love.” These photos will shed light on the Filipino way of culture, lifestyle, cuisine, arts and history, as seen through the eyes of the hotel's pageboys and pagegirls. For inquiries, call (63-2) 887 2888 or e-mail: conciergepmn@peninsula.com.
My Bloody Valentines Concerts
Love and horror go hand-in-hand at Halloween Haunts Scream Park Manila for several days this February. Open from Wednesday to Sunday, catch Daryl Shy on Feb. 14, DJ Katsey Lee and the Philippine All-Stars on Feb. 15, and The Oktaves featuring Ely Buendia on Feb. 22. Visit their website for more details and buy your tickets at TicketWorld.ph. Inclusive of service charge, ticket prices are as follows: P 566.50 for adults, P 1,339 for VIP Express, and P 412 for kids under 13 and above 3 feet in height. Warning: Thursday to Saturday is not recommended for kids.
Café 1771
If you and your friends or better half have more refined palates and rather sizeable wallets, wine and dine at Café 1771 with their Valentine’s Dinner menu. Delectable French macarons are also available. Call 470-6559 for reservations.
The King and the Diva: Beyond Classic
If you are tired of the same old barrage of love songs, Kuh Ledesma and Leo Valdez will certainly stun the audience with their wide-ranging repertoire of current pop tunes, Broadway medleys, OPM hits, and more. Also performing is Tanya Manalang, who returns from London where she is preparing for her role in the West End revival of "Miss Saigon." The show is under the musical direction of Homer Flores.
Catch The King and the Diva: Beyond Classic on February 14, 2014, 8 p.m. at the Newport Performing Arts Theater. Tickets are available at Resorts World Manila Box Office (02-908-8000 loc. 7700) and TicketWorld (02-891-9999).
Raintree Restaurants
For gift ideas, The Peninsula Boutique (7 a.m. to 9 p.m.) has an excellent selection of wines, chocolates and gourmet items. Flowers are also available at The Peninsula Flower Shop (Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.). For inquiries or reservations, call (63-2) 887 2888 or e-mail: diningpmn@peninsula.com.
But it doesn't end there—Valentine's does not have to be limited to romantic love. The Peninsula Academy will mount Spanish-Filipino photographer Francisco “Bobby” Guerrero's photo exhibition titled “To the Philippines, with Love.” These photos will shed light on the Filipino way of culture, lifestyle, cuisine, arts and history, as seen through the eyes of the hotel's pageboys and pagegirls. For inquiries, call (63-2) 887 2888 or e-mail: conciergepmn@peninsula.com.
Love and horror go hand-in-hand at Halloween Haunts Scream Park Manila for several days this February. Open from Wednesday to Sunday, catch Daryl Shy on Feb. 14, DJ Katsey Lee and the Philippine All-Stars on Feb. 15, and The Oktaves featuring Ely Buendia on Feb. 22. Visit their website for more details and buy your tickets at TicketWorld.ph. Inclusive of service charge, ticket prices are as follows: P 566.50 for adults, P 1,339 for VIP Express, and P 412 for kids under 13 and above 3 feet in height. Warning: Thursday to Saturday is not recommended for kids.
Café 1771
If you and your friends or better half have more refined palates and rather sizeable wallets, wine and dine at Café 1771 with their Valentine’s Dinner menu. Delectable French macarons are also available. Call 470-6559 for reservations.
The King and the Diva: Beyond Classic
If you are tired of the same old barrage of love songs, Kuh Ledesma and Leo Valdez will certainly stun the audience with their wide-ranging repertoire of current pop tunes, Broadway medleys, OPM hits, and more. Also performing is Tanya Manalang, who returns from London where she is preparing for her role in the West End revival of "Miss Saigon." The show is under the musical direction of Homer Flores.
Catch The King and the Diva: Beyond Classic on February 14, 2014, 8 p.m. at the Newport Performing Arts Theater. Tickets are available at Resorts World Manila Box Office (02-908-8000 loc. 7700) and TicketWorld (02-891-9999).
Raintree Restaurants
From Feb. 9 to 16, the different branches of the Raintree Restaurants will be presenting their unique Valentine's Day specials.
Love Stinks! Let's Drink! Anti-Valentine's Day Bash
Do you loathe Valentine's Day and all it stands for? Do you find yourself single and spectacular or simply cannot bring yourself to append “blessed” to singlehood? Whatever your situation is, join like-minded folks at Imperium e-Sports Bar and Video Game Lounge on Valentine's day, where you can drink all the selected beers and cocktails you want for P700 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. After 9 p.m. 'til closing time, you can chug Well Liquor shots for P50.
Spiral at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza
From Feb. 13 to 16, the main dishes, desserts, and cocktails at Spiral Manila will be sprinkled with fresh, edible flowers, courtesy of Chef Bettina Arguelles. Ladies dining in will be given a rose. To book online, go to their website. Rates are as follows:
February 14
Lunch rate is set at P2,480+++ for adults and P1,300+++ for children 4 to 11 years old.
Dinner rate is set at P3,450+++ for adults and P1,700+++ for children 4 to 11 years old.
February 15
Lunch rate is set at P2,280+++ and P1,300+++ for children 4 to 11 years old.
Dinner, rate is set at P3,250+++ for adults and P1,600+++ for children 4 to 11 years old.
February 16
Brunch rate is set at P3,500+++ for adults and P1,600 +++ for children 4 to 11 years old.
Voices of Love, Martin and Regine
Fans of Martin Nievera and Regine Velasquez-Alcasid will enjoy their duet at 8 p.m. on Friday night at the Mall of Asia Arena. This marks the first time Velasquez will be singing in public after her father passed away. Tickets are available at all SM Ticket outlets. Prices are as follows:
- M Cafe: For P1,295 per person, get a helping of East Asian cuisine—Dumpling In Fragrant Duck Broth, Charsiu ribeye or Sweet shoyu glazed grilled gindara, topped off with Chocolate Lime Cream Marquise for dessert. Call 757-3000.
- Mr. Jones: Does this sound mouth-watering enough? US Beef Patty Stuffed with Tillamook Cheddar, Fries and Beetroot Chops for only P350. For reservations, call 501-3111.
- The Stella Fondue: Cheese lover? Get this—the Stella Fondue is made up of Emmenthal and cheddar melt with grilled meat and vegetable skewers for only P695. For reservations, please call 0917 891-7053/ 621-3111 / 621-3222.
- Saboten: Saboten's Special Sharing Set comes with The Adzuki Bean Cheesecake for only P995. For reservations, call 625-2000.
- Momo: Momo has two sets for your Valentine's perusal and pleasure. Set 1 (P1,250 per person) is composed of Smoked Bacon and Saffron Mussel Soup, and Artichoke, Stawberry Tomato Salad with Cherry Balsamic Vinegar; a main course of Grilled Salmon with Ahi Sauce; capped with Two Berries Chocolate Cake. Set 2 (P1,450) encompasses Tuscan Cream Onion Soup, Grilled Seafood Salad with Creamy Ranch Dressing, Merlot Braised Herb Crusted Short Ribs with Parmesan Mashed Potato, and Two Berries Chocolate Cake. For reservations, call Eastwood branch at 900-1006/900-1007 or Ayala Triangle branch at 621-6161/621-6162.
- Terraz: Terraz's Set Menu boasts of the following delectabilities: Five Spice Oven - Baked US Duck Breast Salad with Raspberry Dressing, Foie Gras, and Balsamic Vinegar; Caramelized Onion Cream of Potato Soup with Crispy Bacon Strip and Truffle Oil; Seafood Medley (Norwegian Salmon Confit with Mussel, Prawn, Scallop, Horseradish Sabayon, Herbed Marble Potato, and Braised Beans); and Cinnamon Coffee Jelly with Rose-Scented Chocolate Mousse and Preserved Strawberry and Candied Ginger. For reservations, call 753-5678.
Do you loathe Valentine's Day and all it stands for? Do you find yourself single and spectacular or simply cannot bring yourself to append “blessed” to singlehood? Whatever your situation is, join like-minded folks at Imperium e-Sports Bar and Video Game Lounge on Valentine's day, where you can drink all the selected beers and cocktails you want for P700 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. After 9 p.m. 'til closing time, you can chug Well Liquor shots for P50.
Spiral at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza
From Feb. 13 to 16, the main dishes, desserts, and cocktails at Spiral Manila will be sprinkled with fresh, edible flowers, courtesy of Chef Bettina Arguelles. Ladies dining in will be given a rose. To book online, go to their website. Rates are as follows:
February 14
Lunch rate is set at P2,480+++ for adults and P1,300+++ for children 4 to 11 years old.
Dinner rate is set at P3,450+++ for adults and P1,700+++ for children 4 to 11 years old.
February 15
Lunch rate is set at P2,280+++ and P1,300+++ for children 4 to 11 years old.
Dinner, rate is set at P3,250+++ for adults and P1,600+++ for children 4 to 11 years old.
February 16
Brunch rate is set at P3,500+++ for adults and P1,600 +++ for children 4 to 11 years old.
Voices of Love, Martin and Regine
Fans of Martin Nievera and Regine Velasquez-Alcasid will enjoy their duet at 8 p.m. on Friday night at the Mall of Asia Arena. This marks the first time Velasquez will be singing in public after her father passed away. Tickets are available at all SM Ticket outlets. Prices are as follows:
- VIP A: P6,340
- VIP B: P4,230
- VIP C: P3,170
- Patron: P3,170
- Lower Box A: P2,120
- Lower Box B: P1,590
- Upper Box: P800
- Gen Ad: P370
