Proposals and 'Staycation Gimmicks'
Those who are planning to propose to their special someone must
check out 22 Prime, the fine dining restaurant at Discovery Suites.
Apart from the superb food, the staff are so used to staging such
magical moments.
Quite a number of "will you marry me" lines have been
22 Prime, truly worth the trip |
Quite a number of "will you marry me" lines have been
uttered this restaurant. And just like in the movies the
magical question is of course followed by an emotional "yes".
magical question is of course followed by an emotional "yes".
Unless one has experienced dining at 22 Prime, its intriguing appeal
will never be appreciated. Yes there are other trendy restaurants
in more convenient locations. 22 Prime is right at the midst of a busy
Ortigas district at the 22nd floor. No doubt is easier to park in
Serendra and Greenbelt, and just walk towards the
restaurant of choice.However engagement moments need to
be away from the maddening crowd. It also needs an exciting build-up and the elevator ride to might just do the trick.
From the elevator, guests will be led to an open lounge with a
bar, a main dining area and a soup and salad buffet.
If your on a date then chances are you will be given the table
by the window. A mini divider separates the table from the
rest of the diners. The only link to the outside world are waiters
who will be bringing in your food and drinks.
Hearty Surf and Turf Special |
To minimize the hassles of choosing your dishes, the Surf and
Turf special is highly recommended. It consists of soup, salad,
Grilled US Angus Rib Eye (200g), prawns potatoes and vegetables
glass of wine and dessert sampler all for P1695++ per
person.
The Angus steaks are prime cuts and USDA certified. The cuts
are unusually big, in face two people can share one piece. The
Steak prices start at 1695++ for T-Bone and Fillet Mignon and
P2200 for Wagyu Striploin.
For real value, two people can start with the soup and salad
buffet, which is P300 per person and then share a T-bone or
Filet Minon. This will amount to a first class steak dinner for
less than P2500++ without wine and dessert.
By the way the servers will be asking you to choose your own
steak knife, so don't be surprised.
By the way 22 Prime is listed among the top five Philippine
restaurants by the International Miele Guide.
The magic doesn't have to end after the proposal. Most of
the couples who got engaged in 22 Prime, usually celebrate
their anniversary in the same romantic spot. However with its
reputation as an engagement venue, booking
a table during the peak season might be challenging.
Serendipity
Discovery Suites maybe right in the middle of Ortigas but
if you do not have time to bring yur family to that much-
needed holiday, a weekened in one of their suites can easily
The hotel recently launched their Serendipity Suites, junior
rooms, one-bedroom suites, twobedroom suites, three
bedroom suites located at the sixth, seventh and eighth floor.
The suites are actually luxury homes, mixing five star
amenities with the warmth of a private home. Business
travelers have ample work space with direct internet
connection and wi-fi. The kids will likewise appreciate
the play space from the kitchen to the living area, not
to mention the 2 LCD TVs, sound system, ipod docks
and jacuzzi.
Guests at the Serendipity Suites will also be visited by
Never running out of welcome treats. |
Guests at the Serendipity Suites will also be visited by
the pillow concierge. To guarantee a good night's sleep,
guest can select the head rest of their choice - goose
feather, foam, cotton or hypo-allergenic pillows are also
available.
All units have fully-equipped kitchen, guests can actually
cook and have their meals in the room or they can head
to Restaurant 5 at the 5th floor which offers all-day buffet.
For late evening snacks the room service menu is
conveniently printed right behind the channel guide.
During the day, the kids can have fun in the pool while
the adults can check out Terra Wellness Spa's Hilot
Haplos, a local healing art which soothes aches and pains.
Five star 'staycation' |