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Festive October

10/13/2008

A merry Octo-BEER at The Bellevue’s 20/20 Bar

This cold month of October, warm yourself by drinking endless bottles of beer while munching on the free featured appetizer of the night. Have a merry Oktoberfest and enjoy this irresistible treat for only P99 per hour from 5:30 to 9:00pm daily or an all-night drink-all-you-can beerfest for only P500. Party your way to your birthday when you celebrate it on a Tuesday at the chic 20/20 Bar. Have a blast with friends while enjoying endless pitcher refills of draft beer, Tequila Sunrise, Mai Tai, Screwdriver, Margarita or Zombie. Embrace all the fun and booze on your special day, simply present a valid ID indicating your birthdate and get complimentary drinks from 8 p.m. to 12 mn. Stressful days are now over with The Bellevue’s happy hour. With cold local beers, fine wines and spirits at half its price, daily from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., enjoy good times and great vibes only at The Bellevue Hotel. For inquiries, call 771-8181.

German activities in October

The worldwide popularity of the Oktoberfest, which stems from a month-long feast thrown by an ancient German king for his daughter’s wedding in 1810, is a tradition that was welcomed by Filipinos with open arms. Since then, Oktoberfest is celebrated with great flamboyance — a time to eat, drink and be merry with friends and family.

This year, the annual Oktoberfest celebration will be held once again at the NBC Tent in Fort Bonifacio on Oct. 17 to 19. Historically speaking, each Oktoberfest aims to be bigger and better than the previous one with the traditional Bavarian brass ensemble, Yodel singing contests and kegs upon kegs of freshly-brewed beer.

In line with the festivities, the commemoration of the country’s reunification is observed on Oct. 3, the German National Day. It is considered the highest official holiday that highlights the destruction of the Berlin Wall — which separates East and West Germany — and adds even more significance to the month of October.

Finally, in the Philippines, the sixth German Ambassador’s Cup invitational golf tournament was staged on Oct. 8 — this time at The Country Club in Canlubang, Laguna — and was attended by foremost personalities from the German-Philippine business community and local luminaries.

A reason to love October weekends

Tuck under the smooth sheets and embrace the soft pillows as The Bellevue Hotel, the luxury destination of choice South of the Metro, indulges you in heavenly October weekends with its old world charm-inspired rooms, luxurious amenities, delectable cuisines and perfectly laid-back ambiance. Led by the visionaries Chairman Johnny Chan, Marketing Director Ryan Chan and General Manager Patrick Chan, The Bellevue Hotel lets you have a pleasurable stay by providing the finest comfort and luxury attended by the most accommodating staff.

Get away from the frenetic city life and enjoy the lazy weekends. Make the most out of your leisurely time by treating yourself with delightful activities at the plush hotel. Connect to the world by indulging in unlimited Internet access, awaken your youthful spirit by having a refreshing lap in the pool, and energize your body by running a few miles at the gym. Embrace wellness as you revitalize your senses with therapeutic treatments and soothing massages from the hands of expert masseurs. Step outside and welcome the glorious sun as you take a stroll in Alabang’s premier district and posh shopping malls. You will definitely love October weekends when you spend it at The Bellevue Hotel for only P5,000 net with breakfast for two and P4,000 net without breakfast. For reservations, please call 771-8181.

Oktoberfiesta at Fiesta San Miguel

Celebrate Oktoberfest and relive the fiesta tradition of beer drinking, merry making and endless feast. Plus join everyone and toast to the bar’s 5th anniversary through the “Take 5 on 5” promotion at Fiesta San Miguel.

Diners can enjoy and choose among the “Take 5 on 5” offerings such as: High Five (For every five guest availing of the Happy Hour, a free pica-pica dish of their choice from either Sausage Platter, Pork Knuckles or Sari-saring Inihaw will be served); Birthday Bash (A birthday celebrato for the month of October shall get his Happy Hour free with every five friends availing the Happy Hour); Ladies Fab Five (Avery Thursday, a group of five ladies gets to avail of the Happy Hour for the whole evening plus a 15 percent discount on food orders); Ladies Night (Order a Margarita, Pink Lady, tequila, Sunrise, Screw Driver or Zombie and get the next round free); and Half Liter Madness (Five friends with half liter beer each from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Get 15 percent discount).

Happy Hour is from 5:30 to 9 p.m. for only P380 net per person. Top bands performing nightly from 9 p.m. onwards.

Fiesta San Miguel is located at the ground floor of Dusit Thani Manila and is open from Mondays thru Saturdays, 5:30 to 1 a.m.. For inquiries and reservations, please call 867-3333.