1. Sala Bistro Weekend brunch at P690+

Enjoy a decadent brunch at Sala Bistro, one of the spots nominated for Best Service in this year's Nescafe Gold Spot awards. Choose from poached eggs, The Bistro minute steak, Omelette Florentine, Croque madame and a selection of puddings and pay only P690 for a two-course brunch or upgrade to get unlimited pours of bubbly wine for only P1,280.

The Sala Bistro weekend brunch is available on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sala Bistro is at the G/ F Garden side, Greenbelt 3, Ayala Center, Makati. Tel. No. 729-4888.

2. Luxury buffet at Paseo Uno at P1627++

Paseo Uno, Mandarin Oriental's all-day restaurant, will offer a luxury buffet on Friday and Saturday evenings. Taking center stage at the dinner buffet is the duck foie gras served in a live station, replete with sweet and sharp-flavored accompaniments, such as cherry mustard, mustard fruits, mango salsa, onion marmalade, and balsamic vinegar. Other specialties to crave for on the buffet include: US Rib eye, whole baked salmon; and a variety of oysters and lobsters.

Paseo Uno is at the G/F Mandarin Oriental Manila, Makati Avenue, Makati City. Tel. No. 750-8888.

3. Je Suis Gourmand's take-out menu items start at P220

'Tis the season to be celebrating with good food and gifting family and friends with the best in town. Plan a trip to Je Suis Gourmand and pick out items for your foodie friends: garlic & parsley paste in olive oil (P220), red wine & roasted shallot sauce (P390), traditional almond macaroons (P180), and dark chocolate sauce (P320) are only some of the items on the take-out menu.

Je Suis Gourmand is at G/F Net One Center, 26th Street corner 3rd Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Tel. No. 815-8801.

4. Breakfast buffet at Brasserie Boheme for P390+

Start your day with a filling breakfast buffet at Brasserie Boheme for only P390+ per person. Assorted starters, desserts, muffins, croissants, bottomless coffee plus your choice of one entrée greets you at the buffet.

The breakfast buffet is served from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Brasserie Boheme is at 119 LP Leviste St. Salcedo Village, Makati City. Tel. Nos. 403-4774, 828-1506.

5. 50% off on mixed drinks and food at New Orleans' Mardi Gras night

On Tuesday and Wednesdays, join the Mardi Gras at New Orleans Bourbon Street Steaks & Oysters. Enjoy 50% off on selected mixed drinks and food. Come in your best mardi gras outfit and win a free gift. All local beers and cocktails are also 50% off from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

New Orleans Bourbon Street Steaks & Oysters is at B6 Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Tel. No. 856-4326.

Images courtesy of Glenda (Sala Bistro), Apples Haravata (New Orleans), mabuhaygirl (Brasserie Boheme) and spot_miake (Je Suis Gourmand).