Café 1771 at El Pueblo, Ortigas

Open since mid-March, Café 1771 is the Chateau Group's newest baby, replacing Chateau 1771's space in El Pueblo, Ortigas. With bright, airy interiors, Café 1771 is a full-service café serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and after-dinner drinks. Café 1771 serves hearty Continental and European fare, with areas for casual business meetings, a bar and a soon-to-open wine lounge.   Make sure to save room for the items on their "whimsy menu," which include gourmet sandwiches, pizzas   such as the Holy Cow Pizza (P300) and Salbacho Pizza (P380), and pasta dishes.

Café 1771 is at El Pueblo, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. Tel. No. 631-7340

Muruve by Pino

"Spanish-inspired Filipino," says part-owner PJ Lanot is what best describes Muruve by Pino. Chef Ed Bugia brings "Pino-style" cuisine which are perfect with wine such as Longganisa & Bagnet Paella and Red Wine Adobong Tadyang, to Muruve by Pino.

This April, you can go bottomless on Muruve's wines with Pino's dishes at the Wine Buffet until April 30. From 7 to 9 p.m., they will be serving free-flowing wines at P500 per person. For reservations, contact 706-4617.

Muruve by Pino is at Ortigas Home Depot, Julia Vargas Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. Tel. No. 706-4617.

Society Lounge at the Atrium, Makati

Chef Patrice Freuslon whips up French cuisine specialties at the newly-opened Society Lounge at the Atrium on Makati Avenue. With business lunches that change daily, standard cocktails and a wine list of selwct French bottles to choose from, the leisure venue is a new alternative for your French food cravings.

Society Lounge is at G/F Atrium Building, Makati Avenue corner Paseo de Roxas, Makati City. Tel. No. 408-1852

Thuk Thai has moved to the Rockwell Business Center in Ortigas

Thuk Thai, a former Ortigas hole-in-the-wall has moved to a more posh address: the Rockwell Business Center in Ortigas. From the hidden alleys of Ortigas, the humble eatery now serves its budget-friendly Thai favorites Tom Yam, Pomelo Salad, Pandan Chicken, and Phad See Eaw at the Rockwell Business Center.

Thuk Thai is at G/F Rockwell Business Center, Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City. Tel. No.   215-2524, (0917) 800-8485.

Indian Vegetarian Festival at the Manila Pen until April 25

Savor the spices of India with Indian Specialty Chef Avanish Kumar Jain as he whips ups unique vegetarian a la carte dishes at Spices, The Peninsula Manila for the Indian Vegetarian Festival.

Available for lunch and dinner from Monday to Sunday, 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. until April 25.

Spices is at The Peninsula Manila, Corner of Ayala and Makati Avenues, Makati City. Tel. No. 887-2888 local 6694.