Hop on to where the city comes alive for your fill of sweets, feasts or a quick getaway where thoughtful touches ensure a truly remarkable celebration this Easter.

At Marco Polo Ortigas

Enjoy a lunch buffet at Marco Polo Ortigas’ Cucina, with a festive spread that includes a generous grazing table of premium meats and cheeses, fresh prawns, crabs and half-shell mussels on ice, sushi and sashimi, together with an array of garden greens. The carving station bustles with juicy 24-hour braised beef shank with black truffle, tender lamb confit, salt crusted lapu-lapu and Kurubota pork belly. Seafood tempura and baked oysters with cheese fondue round up the spread, along with Easter-themed desserts to satisfy one’s sweet cravings. Lunch starts at noon to 2:30 p.m.

Let the kids join the Great Marco Polo Easter Safari on 31 March at Ballroom A, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., for a fun-filled afternoon with a magic show, balloon twisting, face painting and an exciting egg hunt.

Café Pronto’s chocolate goodies are the perfect Easter gift — whether it’s a box of delicately hand-painted chocolate eggs or a variety of animal-shaped confectioneries. Take some or all home until 31 March.

Call 7720-7777.

At Robinsons Malls

It’s going to be a super egg-citing Easter celebration at Robinsons Malls with Candyland-themed activities and prizes.

To join, simply register at the RMalls + App and get everyone excited with treats and access to Happy Easter, Hoppy Kids at Robinsons Malls. 

 Kids can indulge their artistic interests in the “Eggster Fun Art Painting” and create designs on eggs or learn to put together bunny ears to complement the face-painting sessions. On 31 March, Robinsons Malls will hold day-long activities, including an Egg Hunt, an Easter OOTD Fashion Show Contest and “The Best Easter Show Ever,” featuring dance and musical acts, game booths, magic shows and storytelling that will be regaled and remembered by family and friends who visit the malls.

After enjoying specially prepared meals at a variety of restaurants, kids can catch up on the latest flicks from Robinsons Movieworld, where they can watch for free if accompanied by two paying adults.

RMalls+ app is also running the “Pick an Egg, Get a Prize” promo from 30 to 31 March.

At Novotel Manila Araneta City

Join Novotel Manila Araneta City’s enchanting Egg-stravaganza Family Easter Carnival event on 31 March at the Monet Grand Ballroom.

Participate in an Easter egg hunt and indulge in a selection of snacks and treats at various food carts.

Engage in a variety of activities designed for all ages — from Easter egg hunts tailored for kids (aged one to five and six to 10 years) to engaging fun games for older children (aged
11 to 15). Other activities include face painting, balloon twisting and egg decorating stations.

Embark on an unforgettable stay until 31 March with checkout on 1 April.

Call 8990-7999 or mobile number 0949-8865591.

At Shangri-La The Fort

With the vibrant spirit of spring in the air, Shangri-La The Fort, Manila presents an egg-ceptionally delightful Easter.

Spread the Easter blessings through Bake House’s Hoppingly Sweet Treats, rolling out until 31 March at the hotel’s special lobby counter and online at Shangri-La Boutique. Spoil your favorite people with High Street Café’s Egg-citing Feast available for lunch.

Aside from the themed sweet and savory bites, the Easter afternoon tea features a surprise twist from Opulence featuring their Versace by Rosenthal etagere and plates. Raging Bull Chophouse & Bar shows how grit and grace take center stage with decadent Easter Specials highlighting one-kilogram Boston lobster, one dozen freshly shucked Gallagher oysters and a generous seafood board.

Enter Canton Road’s golden doors to get your fill of elevated oriental dishes from set menus: The Flavors of Spring, good for five persons, and Easter with a Cantonese Flair, good for 10 persons.

Invite your loved ones to Samba’s Semana Santa à la carte specials and savor the fresh flavors of the ocean featuring the broiled Boston lobster, river prawns, grouper ceviche and more. Meet the Good Catch at Raging Bull Burgers. With its spiced crispy fried pollock fillet as the highlight, this burger is a seafood lover’s dream.

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