Buffets and giveaways are on the menu for Mother’s Day in the metro

While we should celebrate and honor our moms year-round for all their love and hard work, these specifically mommy-geared treats will be available this weekend only. If you're looking for stylish, relaxing gifts for your mom, here are a few ideas.

EDSA Shangri-La

Get ready for some pampering, available for the whole month of May. EDSA Shangri-La is offering accommodations at P7,000 for two adults and two kids below 12 years old, complete with a Mother's Day buffet at HEAT for lunch (P2,505) and dinner (P2,155) on May 11.

And if she's into spas and good wine with cheese, CHI, The Spa is offering “CHI Journey for Mom” with rates from P3,500 and a complimentary pampering treat from Headzone Salon. Meanwhile, the wine and cheese treats are available at the Lobby Lounge for P875.

Call: 633-8888
Email: reservations.esl@shangri-la.com or restaurantrsvns.esl@shangri-la.com

Makati Shangri-La

For all weekends of May, Makati Shangri-La is offering a special room rate starting at P7,504 for a superior room for two adults and two children.

At the Lobby Lounge, Mother’s Day High Tea can be had for P835 until May 11. At Circles Event Café, a Mother’s Day lunch buffet goes for P2,431 and a dinner buffet for P2,271.

Inagiku offers an authentic Japanese utage spread for lunch at P2,431 and for dinner at P3,070 on May 11. Or diners can go for Premium Dim Sum Plus at Shang Palace for P1,581: unlimited dim sum, appetizer, soup, main course and dessert. Special set menus are also available at for a minimum of 4 persons starting at P2,686 per person.

Mother’s Day emoti-cakes and D-I-Y Cake Kits are available at Sinfully Circles in Circles Event Café, and Sinfully by Makati Shangri-La at Greenbelt 5 until May 11.
 
Call: 813-8888
Email: rric.slm@shangri-la.com
Visit: www.facebook.com/MakatiShangrila

Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria

Whether or not your mom is a health nut, helping keep her body fit is a great idea. Crowne Plaza's Mother's Day offering is priced at P3,500 for an overnight stay for two, with complimentary yoga, zumba and workshop on healing juices.

Or, if moving is not too much of an option, there is always the Seven Corners buffet or restaurant Xin Tian Di. Buffet price is at P2,000 inclusive of bottomless freshly squeezed healing juices and organic produce. Xin Tian Di meanwhile will lay out Chinese Executive Chef Sam Lee’s Divine set menus, consisting of Baked Rock Lobster with Mayo Miso and Divine Platter, among others.

Call: 633-7222
Email: cpgm.reservations@ihg.com

Mandarin Oriental

On May 11, the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant Paseo Uno offers moms a hearty international buffet lunch (P2,200) prepared fresh at the restaurant’s four kitchens. Dishes include duck foie gras, homemade pasta, risotto, paella, and meat and seelections from the carving and grill stations.

At Tin Hau, executive Chinese chef Hann Furn Chen offers Mother’s Day lunch and dinner set menus, priced at P1,680 to P1,888 per person depending on the number of courses and the number of diners.

The hotel offers a Mother’s Day room package for on all weekends of May starting at P7,000 for a Superior Room, inclusive of international buffet breakfast for two; complimentary second room or night (room only); a P500 voucher to be used at The Spa or at any of the hotel’s outlets; a 10-percent discount at all restaurants including room service; and complimentary local calls.

The Flower Shop takes advance orders for custom-made floral arrangements prepared by the hotel’s florists at. Delivery service within Makati is is free for a minimum purchase of P5,000.

Call: 750-8888
Email: momnl-reservations@mohg.com
     
Cravings

For only P550+, diners and their moms get the royal treatment as soon as they enter Cravings with a refreshing welcome drink called Pink Lady. There will also be complimentary gifts from sponsors.

Two new choices of dish will be available, as well: Seafood Alfredo Fettuccine or 40 Cloves Garlic Roast Chicken.

Visit: www.my-cravings.com and www.facebook.com/cravingsphilippines

InterContinental Manila

Café Jeepney's Mother's Day brunch buffet of local and international dishes is priced at P1,650 per person. Moms who will dine at the cafe on May 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. will also get the chance to win door prizes that include a free haircut at Empire Salon, a LeSportsac Midi Pouch, or a Jewelmer decorative item.

The buffet includes a sushi and sashimi station, a salad mixing station, freshly baked breads and pastries, a selection of hot items, Mongolian barbecue, tempura prepared a la minute, and a dessert station featuring Café Jeepney’s signature Crepe Samurai.

Brunch options also include Eggs Benedict with Honey Cured Ham and Peanut Butter French Toast with Maple Syrup. At the end of the meal, moms will get the chance to win prizes prepared by the Café Jeepney team.

Call: 793-7000

Casa Roces

For P795 per head, Casa Roces' “Te Quiero, Mama!” Mother's Day Buffet lets moms feast on dishes including Shrimp Bisque, Crispy Lengua Caesar Salad, Penne Pasta with Pesto Sauce and Grilled Chicken, and Salmon Wellington. For desserts, they can choose among Leche Flan Brûlée, Pot de Crème, Brazo de Mercedes, and Choco Caramel.

Groups of 4 get a discounted price of P2,790, while kids 12 years old and below get a special 50-percent discount. Moms can also win a free cooking class at CCA, Manila.

Call: 735-5896 or 0917-5509743
Email: reservations@casaroces.com
Visit: www.casaroces.com or www.facebook.com/casarocesphils
Go: 1153 J. P. Laurel corner Aguado Streets in San Miguel, Manila

Lombardi's

From May 9 to 11, moms can sample Chef David Lombardi's authentic Italian dish, the Osso Bucco di Manzo con Risotto alla Parmigiana. Every order comes with a free mini-cake.

Visit: www.facebook.com/lombardiauthenticitalian

Wicked

Indulge mom's sweet tooth with Wicked's Afters Sweet and Savory Spread platter specials. The Afters platter offers Wicked's fabulous mix of gourmet desserts and best-selling pastries: Baked Mac and Cheese, Mini Red Velvet Cupcake, Mini Campfire Cupcake, Mini Reese’s Cupcake, Russian Fondue, Strawberry Bars and Bite-sized Smores.

The Afters Mother’s Day Sweet and Savory Spread special (P350) is available on May 9, 10 and 11 at the following schedules (11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2 p.m. to 4 pm. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.).

Call: 654-0614

Marriott Manila

Marriott Café’s Sunday Brunch will be loaded with a lavish spread of US Prime Rib steaks, foie gras, chilled seafood, pasta, sushi and decadent pastries on Sunday, May 11.

The health-conscious may rest easy with Cru Steakhouse's Farm-to-Table menu: fresh and organic four-course set meal features Citrus Cured Norwegian Salmon, Organic Sweet Corn Veloute with crab spaetzels, Grilled US Certified Angus Prime Rib Steak and Mango Confit, Peanut Sponge with tamarind ice cream.

Meanwhile, if one would like to give mom a cake with her completely edible picture on it, order two days in advance from Java+.

Bobbi Brown will be giving away make-up for all mothers: a P500 voucher redeemable in Rustan’s Shangri-La and Rustan’s Makati, and special prizes to several lucky winners.

Sunday Brunch is available at P2700 nett and dinner is at P2500 nett. The Farm-to-Table menu at Cru Steakhouse is available only for P2900 while the Java+ cake is only P1350++. Resorts World Manila will be hosting a mass at 11 a.m. at Newport Performing Arts Theater.

Call: 988-9999
Visit: www.manilamarriott.com and www.facebook.com/marriotthotelmanila — Vida Cruz/BM, GMA News