Check out some of the latest news in the local food scene.

Potato Corner marks 32nd year

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Homegrown brand Potato Corner is celebrating its 32nd anniversary with a slew of promos this October.

Until October 18, customers can get free Regular Fries when they order any Mega, Giga, or Tera-sized Fries, Snack Bites, or Special Cuts at all Potato Corner stores nationwide as long as they choose the following flavors: Cheese, Sour Cream, or BBQ. 

From October 21 to 25, they can get free Jumbo Fries with every order of Tera Fries or Tera Mix on GrabFood or Foodpanda with at least one flavor in Cheese, Sour Cream, or BBQ. 

More details are available on Potato Corner's website and social media pages.

Pancake House celebrates 50 years

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Pancake Houses has come up with more offerings at it marks its 50th year of serving comforting meals to Filipinos.

Until December 31, diners can enjoy the Choose Any Two promo, which combines everyday bestsellers at P499, complete with a Brownie Bite and a choice of drink.

Featured dishes include the new Hot Roast Chicken Bowl as well as familiar favorites like Spaghetti or Creamy Carbonara with a choice of Classic or Spicy Best Taco in Town, Fish & Chips with a choice of French Fries or Hash Brown Bites, Spaghetti or Creamy Carbonara with Classic or Spicy Chicken Fillet and gravy, and Special Salisbury Steak.

From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday to Thursday, customers can try the Choose Any Two Snacks deal for P299, featuring items such as 2 pcs. Classic Pancakes, Original Chicken Burger Jr., Golden Brown Waffle, Solo Spaghetti with Garlic Bread, and 2 pcs. Best Taco in Town. Each snack pair comes with a glass of iced tea or orange juice. 

On top of this, there's the Snacks All-You-Can Weekend promo that is available every Friday through Sunday until November 30. Guests can indulge in unlimited servings of Spaghetti or Creamy Carbonara paired with either Chicken Fillet or Best Taco in Town, complete with bottomless iced tea for P449. This is valid for dine-in transactions in all Pancake House branches except NAIA 3, Camaya Coast, and Congressional. 

Meanwhile, Pancake House is also bringing back its beloved classic, the Hot Roast Chicken. Priced at P299, this dish is served open-faced on a thick slice of brioche bread, doused in house gravy, and served with corn and carrots salad and a brownie bite. 

Indian weekend menu at Lanson Place

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Lanson Place Mall of Asia has unveiled an Indian Weekend Menu at Cyan Modern Kitchen featuring a medley of cuisines from both the north and south. 

The restaurant's Indian specialty chef, Emmanuel Santos, has prepared a spread consisting of tandoori delights such as seekh kebabs, freshly baked Indian flatbreads, creamy curries, and coconut-rich stews, among others. 

The Indian Weekend Menu is available from from Friday to Sunday at P2,500 nett per person.

Newport World Resorts celebrates Oktoberfest with Weihenstephan Brewery

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Newport World Resorts is set to host a grand Oktoberfest celebration from October 24 to 26. The iconic Weihenstephan Brewery will once again be the official beverage partner, bringing a taste of Bavarian tradition to The Ballroom, Hilton Manila.

Guests can enjoy three award-winning Weihenstephan beers, including the Original Helles, Hefeweissbier, and Hefeweissbier Dunkel. To complement the brews, the event will feature a delicious spread of Bavarian food, live music, and dancing.

Tickets are now available for purchase. For more information and to book your stay, visit www.newportworldresorts.com/oktoberfest-2024.

Jollibee's new Cookies and Cream Sundae

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Jollibee recently unveiled a new addition to its lineup of desserts with the Cookies and Cream Sundae.

The new offering consists of creamy vanilla soft-serve topped with crushed Oreo cookies and a chocolate shell coating. 

It joins the Jolly Sweet Treats menu which also includes the Iced Mocha and Peach Mango Pie, and can be ordered for dine-in, takeout, drive-thru, and delivery.