The Short + Sweet Theatre Festival 2016 marks its third season in a brand-new venue—the Power Mac Center Spotlight at Circuit Makati.

Beginning as a small festival of 10-minute plays in Sydney, Australia, it has grown into a worldwide event.

Featuring 30 plays, 30 directors and nearly 100 actors, the festival will be held in the last two weekends of October and the first weekend of November.

The Short + Sweet Theatre Festival Manila 2016 runs Oct. 21-Nov 5 at Power Mac Center Spotlight at Circuit Makati. Call 0918-8770011

Pancake House

Pancake House has new offerings: Mac Ní Cheese with Crispy Bacon for P144; Kids Mac Ní Cheese for P92; Chicken Fingers Spicy or Classic, either for P195; Chicken Bites in Spicy and Classic flavors, for P128. They come with Pancake Houseís famous rich gravy.

Special packages: Choose from the Chicken Fingers with Spaghetti for P198, and the Chicken Fingers with Mac Ní Cheese for P188.

Cravingsí 28th year

For its 28th anniversary, Cravings offers classic dishes and a special promo.

For P280, guests can enjoy dish creations of Cravings founder Annie P. Guerrero, such as Chicken Cordon Bleu (crispy chicken roulade stuffed with ham, grated cheddar and carrots), American Baked Ribs (slow-cooked smokey pork ribs marinated in barbecue sauce), Baked Fish Provencal (pan baked cobbler fillet with tomatoes, olives and capers). All dishes come with Cravingsí signature Unlimited Soup and Salad.

The dishes are available at Cravings Katipunan and Molito, Oct. 14-16; and Cravings Fraser Makati, Oct. 12-14.

Diners who come in orange attire (top, bottom, footwear) could have their meal for free at the following participating outlets: Cravings Katipunan and Molito on Oct. 16 and Cravings Fraser on Oct. 14.

Cravings is at Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City; Molito Complex, Ayala Alabang; and Fraser Place Manila, Makati City. Call 277 2436, 0917-8981937.

October at Bellevue

Bellevue Manila offers food promos this October. Chinese restaurant Phoenix Court is holding the Salmon and Crab Special until Oct. 28. CafÈ díAsie will offer Spooky Buffet on Oct. 31. Diners can have a large beer mug and a plate of dynamite cheese sticks at Bellevue Manilaís Vue Bar, which is offering Whatís Hot Ahead promo for the entire October.

Call 771 8181; e-mail [email protected]; visit www.thebellevue.com, www.facebook.com/thebellevuemanila.

British food at Crimson

Crimson Filinvest City, Manila is holding the Great British Encounter Oct. 14 to 23.
Cafe Eight features authentic English cuisine: Grandma Evaís Sherry Trifle, Beef & Ale Pie, Shepherdís Pie. Buffet lunch is priced at P1,227 net; buffet dinner is at P1,533 net; Sunday brunch is at P1,600 net.

British Afternoon Tea is available at the Lobby Lounge until Oct. 31, 3-6 p.m., for P750. Enjoy a selection of sandwiches, chocolate praline, carrot cake, tea or coffee.