Chinese Angel's Food Trip

Bakersville Boulangerie and Patisserie Bagels

2012-02-10T08:14:00.000-08:00

I believe in the saying that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I never let my day start without ofcourse having breakfast. I grew up eating rice meal for my breakfast, with fruits. In other countries, they prefer bread for their breakfast such as Bagels. It’s a donut shaped bread, first boiled and then baked with chewy interior and crisp exterior.

It was my Dad who bought my first bagel and after tasting the bread, I instantly liked it. Bagel comes in different flavours or and dough types. Bakersville Boulangerie & Patisserie is a new bakeshop that recently launched their Hand-Made Bagel line.

One of the most prominent styles of traditional bagel is New York or NY Style Bagel. Bakersville NY Style variants are Plain, Savory Onion, Roasted Garlic, and Whole Wheat. The NY Style variants are better for the health compared to other breads in the market because the recipe doesn’t include egg and milk, it uses honey instead of sugar.

Other variants include Cinnamon Raisin and other custom order flavour. As with any other bread, proper storage and reheating are required in order to maintain freshness and original texture. Know that microwave over tends to dry up the bread so use Oven Toasters instead. I like my Bagel plain with brewed coffee, really perfect. But if I wanted more than just plain bagel, I usually put in egg, bacon, and cheese or just put the spread I like.

Now, bagel lovers no longer need to import their bagels from New York or New Jersey. NY Style Plain Bagels are available for p100 for a pack of 3 (very affordable) and NY Roasted Garlic, NY Savory Onion, & NY Whole Wheat Bagels are available for p120 for packs of 3 and Cinnamon Bagels are available for p130 for a pack of 3.

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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® comes to One Archer’s Place

2012-01-29T18:57:00.000-08:00

Taft Avenue just got more exciting as the famed street welcomes the latest addition to its line of dynamic dining and lifestyle establishments —The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®.

The new The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® shop in One Archer’s Place on Fidel Reyes St. near De La Salle University (DLSU) just opened it's doors today to its first customers, serving everyone with their full selection of internationally-acclaimed signature blends and gourmet treats and dishes.

“Manila is a good market for us,” shares Walden Chu, President of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®. “A place that’s right in the center of a burgeoning coffee culture in the country, this new branch will not only compliment the busy lifestyle of people in the area, it will also make it easier for more to enjoy the specialty drinks that our brand is known for.”

In line with its debut, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® branch in One Archer’s Place will be holding a special promotion that will coincide with DLSU’s 100th year celebration. During the promo period that will run from its opening day till February 05, 2012, customers can come to the store from 12:30 to 1:30 in the afternoon and purchase any of their favorite drinks for only Php 100.

Kris Aquino found true love in San Marino

2012-01-17T08:41:00.000-08:00

The Queen of all Media, Kris Aquino recently announced her search for true love is over. After her romantic trials and tribulations Kris is now careful with every relationship that she would be involved with. She protects and takes care of her relationship specially those that involve her heart.

She boldy declares, “My search is over, I found true love in San Marino.”

“It didn’t take me a hundred years to find true love. I realized that I am surrounded by it,” explains Kris.

Kris realized that true love is not limited to romantic relationships and can also be found in the simplest thing closest to one’s heart, and in her case it’s her family and how she wanted to spend more time with them by living a full and healthy life.

Kris is now particular with the food that she eats and the product also that she endorse. Such is the reason why Kris chose San Marino Corned Tuna, it has less oil that the usual tuna flakes and has lots of tuna. . “It has Omega-3 DHA which is good for the heart, ” Kris shares. Every 180-g can of San Marino Corned Tuna has 1,125 mg of Omega-3. Omega-3 DHA contributes to having a healthy heart as it lowers cholesterol and blood pressure, and reduces risks of heart attack and other cardio-vascular diseases.

“I believe in San Marino and what it stands for – good health beyond appearance. I find it deeply satisfying. I won’t settle for anything less than San Marino.” Says Kris.

You too can choose to be like Kris who is health conscious by being particular with what she eats, a corned tuna that satisfy more of your nutritional needs and has the delicious taste of corned beef and the health benefits of tuna.

You too can find true love in San Marino.

Crustacia Asian Bistro

2011-10-20T19:08:00.000-07:00

I am a proud Asian and one of my favourite cuisines is a fusion of Asian dishes. I actually feasted in Crustacia before and they really serve the best buffet crabs and other Asian dishes, if I may say. I was so excited when I was invited for dinner in the newly renovated Crustacia Asian Bistro in Rockwell.

Crustacia Asian Bistro in Rockwell is newly renovated. You could clearly see the Asian feel from the lights to the chairs and almost everything about the ambiance in the place. The China inspired place is simple yet very artistic and modern; though the place looks elite you will feel comfortable because of the friendly staff and crew.

The Asian feel does not only start and end in the ambiance alone but more importantly on the menu! I became familiar with some of the dishes because I already went to Singapore, Hong Kong and Macau plus my Dad loves Indian food so I know some too. The food that was served was so overwhelming that after taking pictures I hurriedly ate the lot.

I chose the Thai Ice Tea because it’s their specialty. If you have heard of Nai Cha then you will definitely like this. It’s basically tea and coffee combined with sugar or milk. This cold drink is a perfect neutralizer for the spicy, sweet and sour foods that was served.

The Appetizers

The Grand Javanese Sampler (P295). The heavy appetizer is composed of Indonesian Bread stuffed with eggs and meat curry, Spicy Anchovies (Dilis) and peanut, Indonesian Assorted crackers and Corn fritters.

The Sichuan Boiled Catfish (P395). This is one of their Seafood Spicy Pots and this is one hellofa spicy meal. If you think you’re a spicy person then i dare you try this dish. Though this is a soup dish, the soup is not meant to be sipped, you can only eat the catfish and the beansprouts.

Thai Catfish Salad (P245). This is one of my favourite among the dishes that was served that night. I think I even finished it all. It’s not your usual salad and the crunchiness is just delicious.

The Main Dishes

Hunan Cumin Ribs (P465). Hunan cuisine is one of the regional cuisines in China and is famous for its spicy flavour and fresh aroma. I love the aroma of this spicy dish and liberal use of chilli and garlic with the cumin spice makes this dish a hefty spicy main dish.

Kepiting Masak Sauce Mentega. In English, this is Indonesian Sweet Soy and Butter Crab. I love seafoods and besides from fish I fancy CRABS. The enormous Mr. Crab got me all excited in tearing it apart and consuming it all. I love the combination of the sweet soy and butter flavour of the dish. The price depends on the weight of the crab available that you will order.

Thai Style Grilled Squid (P285). For me, grilled squid is always a must order in any restaurant if ever it is available. It’s one of the well loved seafood too. The texture and the softness of the squid is perfect, healthy too because it’s grilled.

All Meat Sate Sampler (P685). Dining experience ofcourse will not be complete if you won’t have any meat dish and this meat sates will definitely complete your dinner. The sates are grilled to perfection and for me it feels like you’re eating barbecue the Asian or other countries way in small portions.

The dining experience won’t be complete ofcourse without meeting the persons behind the meal. After the meal, we were privileged to meet the foreign Chefs, a Chef from Indonesia and Thailand. We were informed as well that most of the ingredients (spices) were imported from Indonesia and Malaysia. Like most of the dishes that was served that night, some of them were foreign cuisines.

You don’t need to go to Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and China just to taste and experience their dishes because Crustacia Asian Bistro is here to bring you authentic Asian dining that you and your family will surely enjoy.

Crustacia Asian Bistro

Rockwell Power Plant Mall

Makati

No Tricks, All Treats at Reyes Barbecue all Saturdays of October!

2011-10-13T07:02:00.000-07:00

This month, Reyes Barbecue offers a ‘no tricks and all treats’ for kids with a Halloween candy pack treat for every P500 single receipt purchase of their delicious barbecue meals, all Saturdays of October, absolutely free!

Enjoy a yummy Grilled Pusit Meal for Mom and a juicy Pork Barbecue Meal for the tween. Try the classic Boneless Chicken Barbecue Meal for Dad paired with the new Reyes Barbecue Kiddie Meal – a Pork Barbecue and Spaghetti combination – for the youngster and get treated to free Halloween Candy Packs for your kids for every P500 single receipt minimum purchase.

“Kids will surely enjoy our specially designed Halloween Candy Packs! Our free Halloween Candy Packs promo is our simple way of adding fun and enjoyment to the lives of our kiddie patrons, especially during this month of October when all kids look forward to the goodies of Halloween!”, says Reyes Barbecue founder, Frank Reyes.

The free Halloween Candy Packs promo is valid on all Saturdays of October (1, 8, 15, 22, 29), from store opening to closing, at the following Reyes Barbecue participating stores:

SM Mall of Asia, SM Marikina, SM Bicutan, SM Marilao, SM Baliwag, SM Tarlac, SM Clark, SM Pampanga, SM Bacoor, SM Las Pinas, SM Lucena, SM Naga, SM Supercenter Pasig Taste Asia, Shangri la Mall, Robinsons Galleria, 168 Mall Foodcourt, 168 Mall Phase 5, Divisoria Mall, Baclaran, Emerald Mansion, Cash & Carry Mall, UP Ayala TechnoHub, Nuvali, Pavilion Mall Sta Rosa, Alabang Town Center Foodcourt, Cash & Carry Mall, Waltermart Makati.

BenMore Scotch Whisky

2011-10-13T06:33:00.000-07:00

Everybody loves to celebrate and celebration always comes with something to drink. I was invited to attend the launching of a new brand of Whisky that is sure to hit the bars. For some of you who still don’t know, Whisky or whiskey refers to a broad category of alcoholic beverages that are distilled from fermented grain mash and aged in wooded casks (generally oak). Different grains are used for different varieties, including barley, rye, wheat, and corn. I have tasted whisky before and I find it something not to consume on a daily basis, that’s just me.

BenMore Four Casks Scotch Whisky is the newest whisky that is produced and distilled in Scotland; it is made by Diageo – a leader in the liquor industry. It is matured in four different types of oak casks to achieve depth and complexity to match the standards of whisky drinkers.

The special selection of whiskies in BenMore Four Casks has been matured in four different types of oak casks namely, Sherry Casks, Bourbon Casks, Charred Casks, and Refill Casks. This deluxe Scotch whisky puts much attention to details in preparation and even in production.

Of course, we did not only learn of the whisky, we even had a taste of BenMore Scotch Whisky! Alcohol content is 40% vol. so I give you 5 ways to drink and enjoy BenMore Whisky – Drink it straight up or on the rocks, drink it with water, with ice tea, with tonic/soda and with cola.

We were also able to meet the BenMore brand ambassador, Borgy Manotoc. He believed in the product and the quality that BenMore gives thus making him the brand ambassador.

Both bottles bottle and box are embossed with the iconic stag that symbolizes leadership, superiority and masculinity.

BenMoreFour Casks Scotch Whisky is now available in the market at the very affordable price of P330-P385 per 700ml bottle.

Drink responsibly!

Bizu - 10 years and more

2011-10-02T22:05:00.000-07:00

I was invited to experience Paris in one night thru the Bizu blogger event last September 7, 2011.

It was indeed a night to remember. French Cuisine is originated in Paris, France. The French Cuisine is also known to be European Dining; you will be served with multiple courses or meals. Paris is also known for pastries, the dessert and sweet treats that we enjoy.

Pastries here in the Philippines are now achievable thru Bizu Patisserie.

Bizu, which came from the French word Bisous meaning kiss or beso, has managed to change the pastry landscape in Manila as it introduced artisan cakes (unique, handmade, and delicately designed cakes) in personal sizes that are both appealing to the eye and the palate. It was the first patisserie to bring in cakes with modern flavors, textures and forms not yet known or experienced by many Filipinos.

Our Le diner (dinner) consists of 3 courses.

Our hors d'œuvre or entrée is soup and salad,

our plat principal or main course is roast beef and

dessert is a combination of cakes and pastries.

French Onion Soup, classic onion jus braised with balsamic vinegar, croutons, and gruyere cheese

Truffle Salad, warm mushroom with asparagus, truffle jus dressing on mesclun

10-Hour U.S. Roast Beef, slow-cooked USDA beef belly, potato gratin, grilled vegetable, horseradish and mushroom espagnole

Trio Desserts, Strawberry Chiboust, Opera Cake, and Macaron de Paris (Lemon)

During our stay in Bizu we were not only filled with delicious dishes but we were only given Kodak Cameras. These are not digital cameras, mind you, these are manual cameras , we were asked to take pictures of the “joyful moments”. They will develop the pictures and will post it in their facebook page. The gimik is their on-going photo contest, Joie devivre Photo Contest - a French term which means “The Joy of Living”, a photo contest that seeks to capture life’s joyful moments. Bizu, now celebrating 10 good years of joyful living , is inviting you to join and share your own captures of joyful moments.

The rules can be found in their facebook page. Here are some of the joyful pics taken with my Kodak camera. The contest will run from August 15, 2011 until October 25, 2011, there’s still time to join!

Before we head home from a Paris inspired evening, we were given sweet treat to take home. Macarons de Paris was first introduced here in Manila by Bizu and since then it was a sweet hit! I so loved the personalized note that comes with my macarons. Thank you Bizu, it was indeed a memorable night for me.

Highlands Corned Beef

2011-09-20T08:01:00.000-07:00

Beef lovers would be thrilled to know that high quality beef can now be found in a can, a can of Highlands Corned Beef!

Highlands Corned Beef is the very first corned beef in the market that’s made with Angus Beef. As a popular choice of fine dine restaurants, Angus Beef is a premium breed of cattle that gives high quality beef and Highlands Corned Beef is filled with rich beef taste of Angus and has long and juicy beef strands.

Angel, being an Angus Beef lover is very happy about this new corned beef brand.

I personally tasted Highlands Corned Beef in their press launching event, in which I won an iPhone 4 in the raffle! They served the Highlands Corned Beef Wrap, it’s a very simple cocktail dish. They served the corned beef in soft taco and I was really delighted with the natural taste of Angus Beef, it’s evident that it has no artificial flavors.

During the launching of Highlands Corned Beef, the 5 premium breed ambassadors were presented too. They were named premium breed of exceptional talents because Highlands Corned Beef is a premium breed of corned beef and the Angus Beef is from a premium breed of origin.

Though Angus Beef is famous among steak buff, and is widely known to be a bit expensive, you can still enjoyed Angus Beef at a very affordable price of P41.50 per 180g, the rich taste and fine texture of corned beef that’s worth every peso.

New Frost and Latte at Figaro

2011-09-19T07:32:00.000-07:00

Figaro Coffee Company has come up with yet another delightful drink that set spirits on a high at a very affordable price.

Banana Berry Delight (145p), a double, fruity and refreshing mix of strawberry and bananas with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top sprinkled with banana chips and strawberry syrup drizzle.

I super love this drink! I love the combination of banana chips on top of my vanilla ice cream. The combination of banana and strawberry flavors is just perfect!

Raspberry Mint Latte (110p), espresso-based coffee with raspberry flavors.

Experience coffee in Figaro the raspberry way. This drink is a fruit with a hint of mint. I also love this drink, perfect during cold afternoon or after dinner coffee time with friends. I also appreciate the Latte Art, in the coffee foam. Flavored by Monin, the world leader in manufacturing flavored syrups with ultimate taste and creativity.

Banana Berry Delight Frost and Raspberry Mint Latte is already available in the following outlets since September 15, 2011. Don’t forget to like Figaro Coffee Company’s facebook page.

Alabang Town Center, Cattleya, Emerald, Glorietta, Greenbelt 3, Shangrila Mall EDSA, Robinson's Manila, Festival Mall, Gateway Mall -Araneta Center,Tomas Morato, Asian Development Bank,BPI Medical Plaza, Citibank Libis, College of St. Benilde, Pioneer Highlands, PNB, Phil. General Hospital, SGV Bldg, SM Sky Garden, BPI Paseo Makati and SM Sta Rosa.

Indulge in Crispy Pata in Pig Out!

2011-09-19T06:29:00.000-07:00

September Fever at Pizza Hut!

2011-09-17T19:03:00.000-07:00

It's September Fever at Araneta Center!

Enjoy your fave September events

with Pizza Hut's Hot on the Dot Deals!

Choose from Bacon Cheeseburger, Bacon & Cheese, Hawaiian Supreme, Pepperoni, or Supreme Family Size Pan Pizzas!

Dial 911-1111 now or order online at www.pizzahut.com.ph

Bakersville Hand-made Bagels

2011-09-13T16:04:00.000-07:00

It was my mom and dad who introduced me to eating bread in the morning, since then I love hot pandesal with butter and a hot cup of coffee for my breakfast. Breads nowadays is more than just Pandesal, I recently tried a hand-made Bagel given to me by a friend. I was given two packs, one plain Bagel and the other one, topped with black and white poppy seeds.

The instruction that was given to me by my friend is to re-heat it in the toaster instead of microwave. I love the crispy and a bit salty exterior of the Bagel and the soft and chewy interior. I even place butter and garlic powder on my second plain bagel and loved it even more. I wish I tried jam or cream cheese or even ham and cheese! I will do it next time.

Bakersville Bagel is found in Mercato Centrale, and costs p100 per pack. I believe that delicious and healthy food is always worth your money. The same goes for this Bagel.

Bulgogi Brothers is here!

2011-09-12T17:10:00.000-07:00

My Red Ribbon Tiramisu Meltdown Birthday Cake

2011-09-12T10:32:00.000-07:00

I was given a surprise birthday cake by my CBC Family last Sunday during lunch time.

Red Ribbon's Tiramisu Meltdown is a personal favorite, it's even made more attractive because of the colored candles around.

Thank you loves!

Nachos of Olymus at National Sports Grill!

2011-09-09T19:59:00.000-07:00

Great Dole Cook-Off

2011-09-06T14:52:00.000-07:00

My love for eating caused me to start this food blog and hopefully start learning how to cook too. My cooking skills though are limited only to frying, sautéing and boiling. I can prepare simple meals with the help of cooking books and online recipes. Just recently, I attended an event in that does not only teach me valuable lessons about cooking, but also lessons on food and its nutrition, Magsaysay Institute for Hospitality and Culinary Arts or MIHCA is the hosted the place for the event.

The Great Dole Cook Off is a launch of the Dole Philippines Tomato Sauce. Dole, being the world’s largest producer and marketer of highly fresh fruits and vegetables and packaged foods, has committed itself to further health and nutrition in their wide array of quality products such as canned pineapple solids, canned mixed fruits, canned beverages and packaged fruit snacks.

I was a bit late and when I arrived it was almost the second half of the program. The event was divided into 2-segments, cooking demonstration and cook-off between the bloggers. Chef Jeremy Favia demonstrated two easy-to-cook culinary delights with Dole’s new line of tomato sauces.

I was surprised that there are other dishes that delight into tomato sauces other than pasta. Chef Jeremy did not only give tips on cooking pasta and sautéing spices but also the nutrition of the ingredients of the dishes. The two dishes are very easy to prepare and cook. Chef Jeremy demonstrated how to use tomato sauce in pasta and even in fish thru these two dishes he prepared, Cherry Tomato and Eggplant Ragu Penne and Dory Braised in Tomato Sauce.

DOLE Tomato Sauce is naturally rich in lycopene, Vit A, Vit C and is a good source of Vit K which promotes good eyesight, builds resistance to infection and healthy blood functions. The sun-riped cooked tomatoes found in the flavorful sauce have up to five times more of the antioxidant Lycopene than fresh tomatoes. I know always think of these every time there’s tomato sauce on my food. Haha!

After the cooking demo, the bloggers were challenged to demonstrate their cooking skills in the cook-off competition. They are to imitate the first dish and make it the finest dish among the others.

Among the 5 blogger contestants, Enzo’s dish favored the judges’ taste buds and won! Congrats Enzo!

It was indeed a healthy and informative night, not to mention delicious event, for bloggers.

Yellow Cab is all Fresh and Natural

2011-09-06T09:55:00.000-07:00

In line with a decade of celebration of great pizza, Yellow Cab invited bloggers and introduced Fonterra Brands Philippines, Yellow Cab’s source of dairy products that they include in their great pizza and pasta.

Fonterra Brands Philippines, is the name behind Anchor, Anlene and Anmum – among others. There were two chefs from Fonterra that was invited to give a little talk about their products and their service to Yellow Cab. The dairy that Fonterra has like the Cheese, Milk/Cream, and Butter are on of the all fresh and natural ingredients in Yellow Cab’s pizza and pasta. I learned the different kind of cheese and I somehow picked up how to make cheese, the natural way.

My family uses Anchor Butter all the time and it’s perfect with the dishes mom prepares for us. We grew up with Anchor Butter in our fridge. And now that Anchor has culinary cream, my mom will definitely enjoy preparing food for us because of the wide us of cream.We were told that the cheese used in Yellow Cab's Pizza is from Fonterra also.

The night of course will not be prefect without having a taste of Yellow Cab’s signature dishes from pizza to pasta. The table was filled with pizza and it was such a feast!

Yellow Cab also gave us the chance to visit the kitchen, watch how to prepare a Four Season Pizza and also gave us the opportunity to make our very own pizza! I will blog about it on a different post. For the meantime, enjoy the pizzas!

Yellow Cab Celebrates 10 years of Great Service, Great Pizza!

2011-09-06T08:59:00.000-07:00

Yellow Cab Pizza Co., one of the countries prominent pizza chain just turn 10 this year! I am a fan of Yellow Cab Pizza because of the huge size and very delicious oven baked pizza that they serve and I didn’t even know that they have been serving mouth watering pizza and other dishes for 10 years now. In our office, whenever we have meetings, we always, always order Yellow Cab.

Yellow Cab brings in more than just mouth watering pizza, pasta, and other food offerings. Yellow Cab invites you to have a good time in their year-long celebration. As Yellow Cab turns 10 this year, food lovers are in for a treat!

One Great Decade, One Great Vesparade

Get a chance to win one of the ten exclusive limited edition vintage scooters.

MECHANICS:

1. Promo is open to all Yellow Cab Pizza Co customers in the Philippines from July 1, 2011 to September 30, 2011.

2. Every single-receipt purchase worth at least Php500 which includes any Coca-Cola product for dine in, take out and delivery transaction during the promo period will be entitled to one raffle coupon for a chance to win any one (1) of ten (10) vintage scooter units to be given away in three (3) monthly draws.

3. Customer shall completely fill up the raffle coupon with his/her name, address, telephone number and affix his/ her signature and drop entries in drop boxes located inside Yellow Cab branches.

4. Draws are scheduled on the following predetermined dates to be held at Yellow Cab Food Corp. Central Office and will be witnessed by a DTI representative.

Draw	Draw Date	Period Covered	Prizes
1st	August 10, 2011, 5pm	July 1 to 31, 2011	3 Scooters Vintage Piaggio Vespa Px150e
2nd	September 10,2011, 5pm	August 1 to 31, 2011	3 Scooters Vintage Piaggio Vespa Px150e
3rd	October 10, 2011, 5pm	September 1 to 30, 2011	4 Scooters Vintage Piaggio Vespa Px150e

5. Dine in and take out customers may drop their raffle entries in drop boxes located at Yellow Cab Pizza stores nationwide. Delivery customers must also drop their raffle entries in drop boxes at any store. Delivery customers may not endorse raffle to delivery riders upon receipt of ordered products. Entries may be dropped only until 11: 59pm of every cut off date.

6. A customer may only win once. Customers with raffle tickets that are not picked during the preceding draw automatically qualify for the succeeding draws.

7. Taxes for prizes exceeding Php 10,000 shall be shouldered by Yellow Cab.

8. Winners shall be notified via phone call and registered mail. Redemption period shall be 60 days from receipt of mall notification. GMA winners may claim their prize at Yellow Cab Food Corp. Central Office located at 5484 South Superhighway corner General Tinio St., Barangay Bangkal, Makati City and PROVINCIAL winners may arrange for transfer to their provinces via Yellow Cab Food Corp. Winners must present the winning stub, 2 valid IDs and the registered mail upon claiming the prize.

9. Yellow Cab Pizza Co. employees, directors, suppliers, third party agencies and their relatives up to the second degree of affinity and consanguinity are barred from joining the raffle.

Per DTI-NCR Permit No. 4607, Series of 2011.

But wait there’s more! In celebration of a great decade of great pizzas, customers will take home or enjoy another round of pizza absolutely FREE! How? In every 10^th of the month, with any 18” inch pizza purchase you will get a 10’ inch NY Classic Pizza for FREE! You actually saved p320!

So, what are you waiting for? You only have the 10^th of September-December for your free pizza! Head on to Yellow Cab now!

Sotanghon Soup for Grandparents by Reyes Barbecue

2011-09-04T08:41:00.000-07:00

Reyes Barbecue celebrates Grandparents Day on September 11. To honor this wonderful occasion, our Lolo and Lola will receive Sotanghon soups, absolutely FREE!

Visit any participating Reyes Barbecue store on September 11 and attain a minimum single receipt purchase of P1,000 to avail of the promo!

“My Lolo, the former Supreme Court Justice Alex Reyes, and my Lola, Engracia Reyes, who was the pioneer restaurateur of the Philippines, were my inspirations for studying hard, and establishing and growing my Reyes Barbecue business. Celebrating Grandparents Day is a great reminder for all of us to honor the wonderful legacies our grandparents left us”, says

Frank Reyes, CEO and founder of Reyes Barbecue.

Order the perfect, healthy grilled meals for your Lolo and Lola – Grilled Bangus Belly, or the delectable Grilled Pusit, or the yummy Grilled Tuna Belly, or the tasty Grilled Salmon Belly, or everyone’s favorite, the classis Boneless Chicken Barbecue! All served with the delicious Java Rice, Peanut Sauce or Pica Pica Sauce, and Atchara or Ensaladang Talong! And to enjoy the sweet celebration more, have Lolo and Lola share a Banana Caramel ala Mode for dessert.

This Free Sotanghon Soup Promo for all Lolos and Lolas is available at the following Reyes Barbecue stores: Shell Magallanes, SM Mall of Asia, SM Bicutan, SM Las Pinas, SM Marikina, SM Supercenter Pasig, SM City Bacoor, SM City Marilao, SM City Baliwag, SM City Pampanga, SM City Clark, SM City Tarlac, SM City Lucena, SM City Naga, Robinsons Galleria, Nuvali Sta Rosa, UP TechnoHub, Pavilion Mall Laguna, Venice Piazza McKinley Hill The Fort, Waltermart Makati, Shangri La Plaza Mall, Cash & Carry Mall, 168 Mall, and Divisoria Mall.

Brownie Chocolate Crepe in La Creperie

2011-09-03T08:13:00.000-07:00

Brownie Chocolate crepe with Vanilla Ice Cream

This was a treat from my dearie, the laugh and short chit chat plus this sweet addition was the highlight of my Friday.

Tin, Me, and Yna.

Eats Asia 3: Thrice as Delish

2011-08-27T08:49:00.000-07:00

Everybody loves to eat, but not everybody can cook, like me. Good thing there are cookbooks, recipe books, and cooking TV shows. Good thing there is Asian Food Channel, the region’s first 24-hour food channel dedicated to airing the best food and lifestyle programming from around the region and the world.

I was invited to attend an event that showcases the best in Asian Food fare and feast in Avenue Hall, Makati last August 13, 2011.

Eats Asia 3: Thrice as Delish is an annual event and this year is hosted by Asian Food Channel and is partnered by country's # 1 cable provider, SKY Cable.

The appetizing culinary and food expo this year was participated in by renowned and respected culinary schools in the country, GCIC (Chinese dishes), Institute of Culinary Arts and Food Service (Korean dishes) CSB ( Vietnamese dishes), MOST Institute (Japanese dishes), Enderun and CCA (Filipino dishes).

The different schools prepared sumptuous dishes, depending on their assigned country, for the guests. It was a fun food expo as the guests explored and really had to journey from one “country” to another to have their food stubs signed and of course taste the dish. Once completed, the food stub turns into raffle stubs. Sadly though, I did not win.

The event was hosted by Karen Pamintuan and together with Bjorn Ching.

We also witnessed cooking demos from world distinguished chefs, including Chef Laudico’s very own, Chef Jackie Laudico.

There was a Gyudon Eating contest before the event finished. The first batch of candidates are from the guests to which Angel joined. The candidates will eat the Gyudon and first to finish will be the winner. The second and third batch came from the students in the participating schools.

Besides from the schools that prepared delectable dishes, the guests also experienced mouth-watering savories, sweets and thirst quenchers from Chef Laudico, Adobo Republic, Coffee Beaner, Yoshinoya, Nestle D Lite Cream, and Nestea – all for free! The event was supported by BDO, Selecta, San Marino, Lady’s Choice, Knorr, Cusinart, Fax Parcel N Print and Bannaple.

I truly enjoyed a one of a kind culinary celebration. Eats Asia 3: Thrice as Delish absolutely captures Asia, with the AFC flare!

Cold Rock in Greenbelt

2011-08-26T11:30:00.000-07:00

After Angel and I attended an event courtesy of Perlas and Luna, we spent some time chillin’ in Greenbelt since we will not see each other this weekend. It was a good thing I still have some vouchers which I purchased online and luckily we have a Cold Rock Voucher courtesy of Metrodeal.

If you dream it, we can ice cream it!

Cold Rock’s tagline is a challenge. Originally from Australia, Cold Rock opened it’s first store in the Philippines last 2005 in Fort Strip, Global City followed by the store in Greenbelt, then Trinoma and lastly Alabang Town Center. To truly enjoy the ultimate Ice cream experience, simply choose you ice cream from a wide variety of flavors that they have, the choose your mix-ins and enjoy!

Our Cold Rock Ice creams

Angel’s choice – Chocochipaholic with candy sprinkles

(since they don’t have mint at that time)

My choice – Coffee with Maltesers

Large cups cost p240 and plus p25 mix-ins. They have almost every mix-ins that you would want, from chocolates to candies to fruits! We are both very happy with our choices of ice creams!

Visit and like their FB PAGE and try Cold Rock now!

Free Smoothies from Reyes Barbecue!

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Reyes Barbecue celebrates its 9^th anniversary with

free smoothies on August 8!

To celebrate their 9^th anniversary, Reyes Barbecue give thanks to their patrons with a free refreshing and delicious Fruit Smoothie!

“It’s been a fulfilling and yet challenging nine years for the brand. We wish to thank all our customers and patrons who have supported us, and we are only too happy to show our gratitude and share our blessings with them via this simple “thank you” promotion of Free Fruit Smoothies on the day of our anniversary. Our barbecue meals are not only delicious, they are healthy too, and our Fruit Smoothies are great complements to the taste and health benefits our food brings,” says Frank Reyes, Founder and CEO of Reyes Barbecue.

Just visit any of the participating Reyes Barbecue stores from opening to closing time on August 8, make a P300 single receipt purchase to enjoy your free Fruit Smoothie. Choose among your favorite flavors : mango, watermelon, papaya and melon.

For two people to avail of the promo, we highly recommend this combination: (1) Boneless Chicken Barbecue Meal at P120, (1) Grilled Hamburger Meal at P95, (1) Sotanghon Soup at P26, and (1) Garlic Sotanghon at P59 – all totalling P300!

Participating Reyes Barbecue stores are : Shangri La Mall, Robinsons Galleria, Nuvali Evozone, UP TechnoHub, Pavilion Mall, SM Mall of Asia, SM Marikina, SM Supercenter Pasig, SM Las Pinas, SM Bicutan, SM Bacoor, SM Marilao, SM Baliwag, SM Clark, SM Pampanga, SM Tarlac, SM Lucena, SM Naga, 168 Mall, Emerald Mansions, Venice Piazza McKinley Hill, Waltermart Mall Makati, Cash and Carry Mall, Divisoria Mall, Pacific Star Building Makati.

For feedback and inquiries : Text 0197 868 4306, Call 726-9725, Email frankreyes.reyesbarbecue@gmail.com, visit our website www.reyesbarbecue.NET.

Barbecue. Peanut Sauce. Java Rice. Best way to go! The Reyes Way is the Way to Go!