Embrace the spirit of the Chinese Lunar New Year at The Peninsula Manila, where guests will be invited to step into a world of enchanting festivities and delicious bites until February 14, 2024. Celebrate together with friends and family at The Lobby, Escolta, and The Peninsula Boutique to usher in the Year of the Dragon.
On February 10, from 9:08 to 11:30 am, the traditional Peninsula Lion and Dragon Dance will take center stage at the porte-cochère and The Lobby. This lively performance, believed to dispel evil spirits and usher in luck, will add extra excitement to Chinese Lunar New Year festivities.
Lucky Chocolate Trees
In honor of the Year of the Dragon, The Peninsula Boutique unveils a limited-edition line of Lunar New Year edible fine chocolate trees. Pastry Chef Annalyn Solano and her team have created two Chinese New Year-themed trees: a Mandarin Orange Tree filled with an intense mandarin-flavored ganache, and a Golden Fortune Money Tree with gold-dusted coins embossed with lucky goldfish and made of dark chocolate.
The large Mandarin Orange Tree and Golden Fortune Money Tree are available at The Peninsula Boutique for P 3,888, while the small trees are P 2,888 (inclusive of taxes).
Also available are mandarin orange, green tea and lemon, mango jasmine, rum, and strawberry Chinese New Year Chocolate Pralines for P88 each (inclusive of taxes).
A delicious platter awaits at The Lobby’s dining tables this Chinese New Year for guests eager to welcome the Year of the Dragon. First to be tossed into the platter are slices of smoked salmon, with everyone cheering nin nin yau yu (“let there be abundance every year”). Then the carrots go in, followed by a roar of hong wen dong tau (“good luck”). Then everyone puts in their chopsticks and mixes the ingredients together, tossing them as high as they can. This goes on for a while, as various components of the traditional Chinese New Year lo hei or prosperity toss are added, and the higher they are mixed and thrown, the more good luck there will be in the new year.
Peninsula Manila’s “Lo Hei”
The Lobby guests will have the opportunity to participate in a festive lo hei ritual from February 9 to 10, bringing friends and family together and invoking good wishes for the year ahead. The Peninsula Chinese New Year lo hei is available for lunch and dinner at The Lobby for P5,888 (exclusive of taxes).
Spring into the Year of the Dragon at Escolta on Feb. 10, where a myriad flavors await. It is open for lunch at P2,600 for adults and P1,300 for children 6 to 12 years old, and dinner at P 3,000 for adults and P1,500 for children 6 to 12 years old.
Right after the Chinese New Year, it will be time for a Valentine’s Day indulgence at Old Manila, as diners are invited to savor a special five-course dinner menu.
Valentine’s Day at the Peninsula Manila
Old Manila Valentine’s dining
Indulge in refined delicacies created by Chef de Cuisine Gaël Kubler, such as Toro Tuna Carpaccio with spring onion, wasabi-ponzu vinaigrette, cucumber, and dalandan; Seared Foie Gras Baklava with filo, charred shallots, hazelnut, and port reduction; Calamansi Mint Sorbet; a main course of either Black Angus Beef Tenderloin with arabica crust, potato fondant, horseradish cream, peas, and red wine jus, or Seabass Papillote with leeks, confit of banana heart, bok choy, cherry tomato, and lemongrass beurre blanc; and a ravishing dessert of Raspberry and White Chocolate with compote, gel, and sorbet, while being swept away by the sweet sounds of a grand piano enveloped with red rose petals.
Prior to dinner, Old Manila guests will be invited to the 11th floor helipad for a celebratory photo shoot where they can take in the sweeping views of the Makati skyline. The dinner is priced at P6,990 per guest, inclusive of taxes.
Champagne for The Lobby Valentine’s dining
Meanwhile, you can let romance bloom under the heat of The Lobby’s monumental “Sunburst” sculpture.
Savor the many facets of love with a sumptuous four-course dinner featuring a Valentine’s-themed menu selection: Tuna Tartare with mango pickles, ginger oil, and sesame seeds; Butternut Velouté with roasted pistachio, chorizo, and smoked paprika; a main course of either Grilled Angus Beef Tenderloin with mashed potato, green asparagus, and peppercorn sauce, or Maine Lobster Linguine with Parmesan and bisque sauce; and a pièce de resistance dessert of White Chocolate and Strawberry with crunchy coconut feuilletine and berry confit.
Throughout the evening, guests will be serenaded by the sweet sounds of Martin Avila on the grand piano, accompanied by a guest vocalist. Dinner is at P4,990 per guest, inclusive of taxes.
Savor an exquisite lunch and dinner buffet at Escolta with its Valentine’s-themed selections.
Lunch buffet is priced at P 2,990 for adults and P1,500 for children below 12, while the dinner buffet may be enjoyed at P3,490 per adult and P1,750 for children below 12. All prices are inclusive of taxes.
The Peninsula Boutique Valentine’s Chocolate Pralines
Valentine’s Bouquet
Give the gift of luxury this Valentine’s Day and visit the Valentine’s Pop-Up Boutique at The Lobby. Choose from several thoughtful options, including framed chocolate hearts handmade by The Peninsula’s talented pastry team, and the option to build a floral bouquet with beautiful fresh blooms. Those looking to experience more time spent together can gift their loved ones with Peninsula gift cards.
The Valentine’s Pop-Up Boutique is open from Wednesday, February 7, until Wednesday, February 14, 2024 from 10 am to 6 pm.
The Peninsula Spa Valentine’s offering
Finally, enjoy some blissful pampering and disconnect to reconnect with the serene tranquility of twin spa treatments. Couples can calm their mind, body, and soul with a relaxing side-by-side couple’s massage. Following their treatment, they canindulge in a chilled flute of Champagne and Peninsula handmade chocolates as well as Peninsula Fitness Center and Spa gift cards.
For Valentine’s inquires or reservations, please call The Peninsula Manila at tel. no. 8887-2888 (ext. 6694 for Restaurant Reservations, 6769 and 6771 for The Peninsula Boutique, and 6871 for The Peninsula Fitness Center and Spa), or visit peninsula.com/manila.
