by Clair Ching
Celebrating happy occasions like graduations always becomes more fun while you dine with your family and friends. Â Graduation season is practically here – do you know where to take your fresh grads? Here are 8 dining deals you shouldn’t miss this week!
GO INTERNATIONAL
Bring your graduate to an international food trip without even having to board a plane. Instead of actually buying them tickets abroad, let them get a taste of famous dishes from another land.
Set meal of Korean dishes good for 6 persons for PhP 1750 (42% off), available at Metrodeal.
Get the K-drama experience at Manna Korean Garden
You’ll feel like you’re in a Korean drama by tasting these Korean dishes. Part of the set meal are the Special Bulgogi , Samgyopsal, Japche, and Bibimbap at Manna Korea Garden in the heart of Makati.
Redtag Rating: 9/10
PhP 1000-worth of Singaporean treats at Orchard Road for PhP 498 (51% off), available at Ensogo.
Singaporean dishes at Orchard Road
For a more casual treat, check out Orchard Road’s offer. Singaporean dishes will surely spice up your day! Just take note that you can’t avail of dimsum and other items on the menu.  The adventurous might try out new things on the menu or savor old favorites.
Rating: 7/10
Sushi buffet at Sakae Sushi for 6 worth PhP 1459 (42% off), available at CashCashPinoy
Say hello Tokyo at Sakae Sushi
If your graduate loves sushi and would like to explore different kinds of it, Sakae Sushi has a Sushi All You Can deal. No more worrying as to how much to order because it’s your sushi paradise at an affordable price.
Rating: 9/10
GO OUT WITH FRIENDS
Reward your graduate by treating them and their friends to a night out. Trusting them that they can take care of themselves and be good boys and girls on a gimik night will make them feel more independent.
Post-graduation partying at The Lounge Bar and Restaurant for PhP 250 (50% off), available at Cleverbuy
Party with fellow grads at The Lounge Bar
Grab this voucher to enjoy food and drinks at The Lounge Bar and Restaurant in Tomas Morato, Quezon City. Enjoy the the music, the food and drinks as you party all night long. Great for high school graduates!
Rating: 9/10
Graduation pizza party with Handuraw for Php 200 (50% off), available at CashCashPinoyÂ
Try Cebu's Handuraw Pizza
Pizza – the staple food for a casual dine-out with friends! Even those who are on a budget can feast on Cebu’s famous pizza with this deal.  Reminisce over high school moments with the barkada at a cozy pizza place in Sikatuna, Quezon City.
Rating: 9/10
Laugh and dine at 22nd St Comedy Bar for PhP 650Â (40% off), available at Ensogo
Try stand-up comedy with the barkada
Grab this to avail a family platter, 1 beer bucket and passes to this comedy bar. Go out with your college barkada to celebrate with laughter throughout the night. Maybe you could even catch a live performance by a band while you’re at it.
Rating: 7/10
ENJOY A FEAST!
Celebrate with Steak for three for Php 1,925 (50% off), available at Deal DozenÂ
Celebratory Feast Good for 3: Perfectly Roasted Angus Tomahawk Steak
When there’s steak, it’s probably something special as Angus beef is something you don’t have everyday. Perfect for a once in a lifetime celebration.
Rating: 8.5/10
Grilled Angus Sirloin Steak from Cuisiner Bistros for PhP 840 (30% off), available at Deal Dozen
Steak at a budget at Cuisinier
If you want to try out steak and French-Mediterrenean cuisine without spending too much, Cuisiner Bistros might seal the deal for you. Even though the deal’s just for one steak, their menu does have interesting dishes.
Rating: 9/10
Graduation is always a great day to celebrate – it is your daughters’ and sons’ ceremonial rite of passage. Wherever you end up dining, the more important thing is to give your graduate the chance to feel appreciated and rewarded for the hard work that has been done. Cheers and congratulations to all the graduates of 2012!
Clair Ching is a tech geek by profession but a cosmetic junkie and foodie by heart. A “craftsy” person on weekends if not spinning poi or taking pictures. Visit her blog at Happy Eclair.