(SPOT.ph) Holy week is upon us, Spotters! A lot of folks in the Philippines are celebrating the end of Lent—during which many practice some form of abstinence to pay ode to Jesus Christ's 40-day fast as he ventured into the desert—by marking Easter Sunday, where the resurrection is celebrated with church services, egg hunts, and lots of great food. Should you be looking to fill up with A+ eats or share the Easter fun with family and friends, these dining events, deals, and other Easter treats have you covered.
Also read: The Fascinating History of How Eggs Became Associated With Easter
Don't miss these Easter 2022 treats and dining events:
City of Dreams
Over at City of Dreams' Café Society, you can pick up whimsical chocolate treats shaped like ducks, bunnies, eggs, and more—perfect for gifting or for treating yourself to. And for the ultimate Easter feast, make it a date at the Easter brunch of Nobu Manila this Sunday, April 17; they'll be serving their signature sushi, sashimi, and other Japanese-Peruvian eats for P2,950 nett per head.
For reservations and inquiries, contact 8800-8080. You can also check out City of Dreams Manila's Facebook page.
Grand Hyatt Manila
How's about a swoon-worthy cake with layers of cinnamon shortbread, carrot sponge biscuit, citrus cream cheese, and praline eggs? That's precisely what you get with Grand Hyatt's Easter Carrot Nest Cake (P1,850/seven inches)—talk about a great centerpiece for your Easter spread. For gifting, they've also got chocolate eggs (starts at P1,590), chocolate pralines in limited-edition flavors (P960/box of nine), Hot Cross Buns (P225), and a special Easter Hamper (P3,500).
For orders, contact 8838-1234 or visit Grand Hyatt Manila's delivery website. You can also check out their Facebook page.
Shangri-La at the Fort
Shangri-La at the Fort's busting out the sweet treats—from chocolate eggs like the Get Crackin' (P1550) stuffed with assorted candies, to bunny-shaped Chocolate Minis (P380), to lighter Easter Meringue Kisses (P250), they've got you covered. These are available until April 17th.
For orders, visit the Easter section of Shangri-La at the Fort's delivery website. You can also check out their Facebook page.
Sofitel Manila
Love variety? Sofitel's resident buffet Spiral is holding the Le Grand Easter Brunch on April 17, which lets you have unlimited servings of their range of brunch faves and other Easter specials across their 21 dining ateliers; rates start at P4,900 nett per head. You can also opt to go al fresco via the Easter Carnival at The Food Truck, which lets you eat all you can of A+ meat dishes and free-flowing drinks from April 14 to 17, for P3,400 nett per person. And if you can't head out, you can still bring the experience home with Easter Chocolate Set (P2,500) from Spiral at Home; included in the set are a cronut kit, a chocolate Easter bunny, 12 pralines, and a homemade chocolate bar.
For reservations and inquiries, visit the Special Offers section of Sofitel Manila's website. You can also check out their Facebook page.
Bizu
It's all about all things sweet at Bizu this Easter—starting with with the special Easter Carrot Cake (P1,250/midi, P2,580/grande) adorned with carrots, eggs, and bunnies! You can also treat your inner child (or just release your pent-up frustrations) to the Easter Egg Hunt set (P2,299), a piñata-esque chocolate treat made for smashing that's shaped like an egg and filled with all sorts of confections. Should you be looking to hold an Easter feast at home, go for the Easter Family Set (P6,365)—a good-for-five, all-in-one meal set with Citrus Salad with Arugula, Steamed Halibut and Vegetables in Pernod, Porchetta with Paella Rice, Mixed Seafood Spaghettini, and Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Eggshells.
For orders, visit Bizu's website. You can also check out their Facebook page.
Crimson Hotel
Eat your heart out at Crimson Hotel's Café Eight as they're holding a buffet with local and international eats on April 17, for P1,900 net per person. You can also get your Easter sweet fix with Baker J's Easter Gourmet Box (P2,500), filled with chocolates in fun shapes, a loaf of artisanal bread, and a bottle of wine.
For reservations and inquiries, contact 0998-591-5227 or send an email to dining@crimsonhotel.com. You can also check out Crimson Hotel Filinvest City, Manila's Facebook page.
Seda BGC
You'll want to take the fam along to Seda BGC's Misto restaurant on April 17, as they'll be holding their Easter Brunch Buffet at 11:30 A.M. for P1,888 nett per head (rates are slashed 50% for kids between ages 5 and 11!). Apart from unlimited servings of hearty eats, the event also includes activities like egg painting and an egg hunt.
For reservations, fill out Seda BGC's restaurant reservation form. You can also check out their Facebook page.
M Bakery
Talk about clever: M Bakery's come up with special limited-edition Easter Cupcakes that gives you the egg-hunt experience in one sweet and compact package as it's got a chocolate egg hidden inside! Also on the dessert shop's seasonal lineup are layered cakes, egg-shaped cutout cookies, and more that are perfect for bringing sugary magic to your Easter spread.
For orders, contact 0917-822-1262 (Rockwell), or 0917-6331718 or 8847-9829 (BGC). You can also check out M Bakery PH's Facebook page.
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