Next time you use your HSBC credit card, enjoy a treat from California Pizza Kitchen for free. From December 15,2010 to April 30, 2011n HSBC cardholders get a free dish when they present their HSBC charge slips:

• P1500-2999: Herb Onion Focaccia with Checca
• P3000-4999: Garlic Cream Fettuccine with Chicken (Personal)
• P5000 and above: Adobo Chicken Pizza

The “Delight in every swipe” promo is available in all CPK branches: Glorietta 3, Alabang, Shangri-la, TriNoma, Rockwell, and. Greenbelt 5.

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Last November 2009, the Philippines was once again making headlines when the People’s Champ, Manny Pacquiao, made boxing history by winning his 7th title, in the much-awaited match with Miguel Cotto. Right after the match, audience members were heard chanting another boxer’s name as Pacquiao’s next opponent. And just when everybody thought that the fight was happening, organizers pulled the plug due to negotiation conflicts. Enter Joshua Clottey.

Nobody had Clottey in mind as Pacquiao’s next opponent but come March 14, the fight dubbed as “The Event” is on. As everyone anticipates another triumph from Pacquiao, California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) offers boxing enthusiasts to watch this megabuck fight as it happens. The cozy ambience and appetizing menu offers make CPK the place to gather and celebrate another imminent victory. Watching “The Event” at CPK takes everyone’s viewing experience up a notch. And for P800, boxing aficionados can watch Pacquiao go head to head with Clottey live, while enjoying hefty servings of their favorite CPK dishes.

Tickets for “The Event” are now available at CPK’s participating branches: Glorietta (8939898), Alabang (8508771), Shangri-La (6877841), Greenhills (7257377), and Greenbelt 5 (4017160).

In this time of economic crisis, spending can sometimes be seen as a luxury. Unless something is really needed, that is the only time that one’s peso is spent. Meanwhile, owning a credit card presents itself as an alternative in terms of purchasing something in an instant, while buying some time to actually pay for it– until the billing statement comes. And while paying for the purchases can hurt a bit, nothing beats getting additional perks from making credit card purchases. It somehow lessens the guilt of having to spend on something.

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) has partnered with credit card giant Citibank to give its cardholders exclusive perks. For a minimum food purchase of P2000.00, guests who use their Citicards at CPK can enjoy a FREE Dish of the Month. This January, guests who would pay for their CPK food purchases will get a Thai Chicken Pizza to go with the rest their CPK dishes.

The Citibank World Privileges with CPK runs from February 1, 2010 to January 31, 2011. Cardholders can get this exclusive freebie from all branches of CPK: Glorietta 3, Alabang, Shangri-La, Greenhills, Rockwell, TriNoma, and Greenbelt 5.

Filipinos are known to love food; and this passion for good food is often coupled with great company. Whether they are just having a small dinner at home or going out to enjoy a night in the town, food is, and will always be, a part of the Filipinos’ way of getting together.

The idea of pairing wine with some well-loved dishes can be quite daunting to some since most Filipinos as are more familiar with having their dishes with familiar drinks, either soda, juice or iced tea. But what is enlightening about wines is their ability to make or break the dish it is partnered with. The choice of wine can determine what kind of taste the person would like to bring out from the dish. Having wine to go with one’s meals also stimulates the senses, making the dining experience more enjoyable and memorable. From the appearance to the smell and finally to its taste, having wine even with just a regular meal can make a whole lot of difference, but ultimately, it has to complement the dish.

This February, California Pizza Kitchen is giving its guests the experience of having CPK dishes paired with select wines. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, this wine pairing activity is ideal especially for those who are still planning on how they want to spend this all-important day. For P595, guests can enjoy a featured CPK dish and a glass wine that will take their dining experience to a whole new different level, compared to their usual soda or iced tea. Aside from the most basic “like-colors-go-together” guideline, which suggests that red or brown dishes go well with red wines and light-colored dishes go with white wines, guests are also in to discover which wines they should go for when they want a certain flavour to stand out in a specific dish.

The CPK wine pairing is scheduled every Thursday of February, 6pm-9pm. Wines are provided by Happy Living Corporation, Philippines and Premium Wine Exchange. For inquiries, call any of the CPK branches: Glorietta (8939898), Alabang (8505771), Shangri-La (6877841), TriNoma (9013881), Greenhills (7257377), Rockwell (8953447), and Greenbelt 5 (4017160).

The New Year always brings in a mixture of emotions. This suggests two things, a time of looking back and a time of looking forward. For every Filipino, 2009 was bittersweet. There were triumphant times and there were moments of despair. The two typhoons that hit the country seemed to dampen, literally, major parts of the country. Yet, these same events showed the survival spirit of the Filipino and our willingness to come together in times of trouble. There was worldwide concern and assistance and there was even more accolade regarding our ability to rebuild our communities quickly. A Filipino’s pride restored during the most trying of times. That was 2009 leading to 2010.

Celebrating the turn of another year gives everyone a hope that things are always going to get better. People set personal goals and expectations to motivate them to succeed. The new year lends itself to change for the better.

To start the year right, California Pizza Kitchen is giving its guests the go-to dessert. Tiramisu, an Italian term for “pick me up” is just perfect for what it does. It’s a great reward to oneself for a job well done and, just as its name suggests, it’s a pick-me-up dessert that can motivate someone to do better.

Guests can enjoy a free serving of tiramisu when they order from a selection of CPK’s Neapolitan pizzas or Specialty dishes. This sweet treat to start the year runs from January 11 until February 22, 2010. Promo is available in all CPK branches.

For inquiries on reservation or delivery, call California Pizza Kitchen at 867-2115 to 16 (Glorietta 3), 850-5771 (Cortes de las Palmas, Alabang Town Center), 687-7841 to 42 (Shangri-La Plaza Mall), 725-7377 (Greenhills Promenade), 901-3881 to 82 (Trinoma), 895-3447 (Power Plant Mall, Rockwell) and 401-7160/572-5965 (Greenbelt 5).

To make this year’s Christmas more memorable, enter CPK’s Christmas Photo Contest and earn bragging rights as the funniest and most creative photo. It’s so easy.

To register:
1. Open to all residents in the Philippines with Facebook accounts.
2. Employees of CPK Philippines are excluded from joining this activity.
3. Contest opens on December 5 and ends on December 25.
4. To participate, you should become a fan of California Pizza Kitchen. http://www.facebook.com/CPKPhilippines

Photo requirements:
1. Photo should be holiday-themed. It should be funny, creative and family-friendly.
2. Original photos only. The person submitting the photo should own it.
3. One entry per person. File should be in jpeg not exceeding 1mb.
4. To upload the photo, go to the tab “What’s on your mind?” and click attach “photo” icon below it.
5. To judge the winning entry, CPK Philippines fans will vote for their favourite photo by clicking “Like”. Top 5 photos with most number of likes will be chosen. The photo with the highest number of votes will be declared winner on December 28.
6. Prizes include CPK gift certificates.
7. Winners will be notified of the details where to claim their prizes (preferably at the CPK branch near them).
8. To claim their prizes, present a printed copy of their Facebook profile page.
9. CPK Philippines reserves the right to use the winning photos for commercial purposes for unlimited time.

Loyalty cardholders of California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) are in for exclusive treats. Guests using their CPK loyalty cards with a minimum single receipt dine-in food purchase of P2000 are entitled to a free Caesar Salad or a 50% off on their Sicilian Pizza or Jambalaya Pasta. This promo gives cardholders the best of both worlds; they earn points for their purchase, while at the same time getting an additional treat from CPK. The exclusive perks promo is also a good reason for non-cardholders to grab a CPK Loyalty Card now.

The Exclusive Perks for CPK Loyalty Card promo is valid in the following CPK branches: Glorietta 3, Shangri La Mall, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma Mall, Greenhills, and Rockwell. Promo is not valid in conjunction with existing promos, discounts and privileges. Promo period is from August 10 to September 30, 2009. Per DTI-NCR Permit No. 4092, Series of 2009.