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Mini Ice Cream Macaron @ Diamond Hotel

Do you love ice cream? I do! Do you love macarons? I do too! How about combining the two?

Diamond Hotel

Diamond Hotel

Well, there’s good news for you as Diamond Hotel introduces a new take on the Ice Cream Macaron craze by making them into mini round versions in delightful flavors of Rum Raisin and Cherry Kirsch.

An order of a Mini Ice Cream Macaron is P 40 a piece, or you can get the Ice Cream Macaron Dessert Plate for only P 390 which includes 6 pieces of Mini Ice Cream Macarons in 2 variants served in a homemade waffle cone with one scoop of Pistachio Ice Cream. Woah! 🙂

Macaron Ice Cream

Macaron Ice Cream: Just in case the mini ones are not enough for you. 🙂

DIAMOND HOTEL PHILIPPINES
Roxas Boulevard, corner Dr. J. Quintos Street, Manila Philippines
Telephone (632) 528-3000 or (632) 305-3000
Email: bizcenter@diamondhotel.com

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So for those with a special penchant for sweets, let’s troop to Diamond Hotel Philippines‘ lobby lounge the soonest. Alternatively, the Mini Ice Cream Macarons and the Ice Cream Macaron Dessert Plate are also availbale at The Cake Club at Power Plant Mall in Rockwell, Makati City.

 

Creating Memories @ The Aristocrat Wedding Showcase

I can still remember our wedding reception from two years ago. Aside from our union and the marriage ceremony itself, it was the food of the reception which made a big impact to our guests, they were satisfied and praised the good food served them. It all came back when we attended the “Wedding Showcase” hosted by Aristocrat Restaurant a few weeks ago at their Roxas Boulevard branch.

Aristocrat Wedding Showcase

Aristocrat Wedding Showcase

Aristocrat Wedding Showcase

An iconic Filipino restaurant in the Philippines, The Aristocrat is well known for the outstanding Filipino dishes they serve, most specially the Boneless Chicken Barbecue.

Acknowledging the changes in time and market preference, Aristocrat similarly levels-up the ante of food service in the events hosting industry. The Wedding Showcase highlighted the brand’s efforts in positioning itself as the preferred wedding reception venue for those who wants to make their occasion memorable while at the same, having good food.

The “Wedding Showcase” exhibited different wedding reception themes and setup from the quaint and simple ones up to the colorful and elaborate arrangements.

The Aristocrat Restaurant

The Aristocrat Restaurant

Wedding Theme & Motifs

Wedding Theme & Motifs

Reception Setup

Reception Setup

Of course, lovely wedding gowns and groom’s suits by well-known designers were also showcased.

Varying wedding suppliers and service contractors also had booths for couples who are looking for other wedding services needs.

Wedding Gowns

Wedding Gowns

Wedding Gowns

Filipiniana Wedding Gown & Groom Suit

Bridal Gown

Bridal Gown

Dangwa Flowers

Dangwa Flowers

Meldy's

Meldy’s

The Aristocrat Wedding Packages

Here is an example ‘Menu 4‘ set menu for a wedding reception which costs Php 5,500 per table called Aristocrat Spanish Fusion:

Aristocrat Catering

Aristocrat Catering

  • Fried Chicken Honey
  • Lengua in Brown Sauce
  • Callos
  • Sotanghon Guisado
  • Steamed Rice
  • Choice of Dessert (Leche Flan, Buko Pandan, Ice Cream Scoop)
  • Glass of Soda

The menu package comes with a complete dining set-up, in-house sound system, well-lit and fully air-conditioned room for 2-hours.

Other wedding-related inclusions in the package is a two-layered wedding cake, signature frame for the couple, 10 giveaways for the Principal Sponsors, 30-50 guest souvenirs, wine bottle for toasting, a pair of white doves, and a decorated cake and gift table.

Wedding Showcase Launch

“Wedding Showcase” Launch

Food Tasting

During the launch, just like in a wedding reception, of course, we had food care of The Aristocrat Restaurant.

We were able to have a taste of their Pork Barbecue, Embotido, Callos, Lengua in brown sauce, and Fresh Lumpia Ubod, among others. It was a nostalgic experience from a brand that started since 1936.

Aristocrat Catering

Aristocrat Catering

Pork Barbecue

Pork Barbecue

Embotido

Embotido

Fish & Fries

Fish & Fries

The Aristocrat Bakeshop

In addition, I also saw a setup of The Aristocrat Bakeshop, something I was unfamiliar with as I didn’t know beforehand that they have a separate bakeshop group. I loved their buko pandan while the Torta delos Reyes cake is something I am looking forward to try.

Aristocrat Bakeshop

Aristocrat Bakeshop

More from Aristocrat

Although the event featured wedding packages and wedding menus, The Aristocrat Restaurant also hosts related events such as debuts, baptism, kiddie parties, seminars, and meetings.

A 50-guest debut package can range from P52,000+ to P58,000+ with a varied choice of set menus. The Baptismal Package for 50 guests can go as low as P37,000+ while the Kiddie Party Packages is P20,650 for 30 guests.

They are also open to customising the menu or even an inclusion of a BBQ Party or on-the-spot cooking to make any event more special.

The Aristocrat Restaurant

The Aristocrat Restaurant

 Aristocrat Manila

@ Aristocrat Manila – Roxas Boulevard

In addition, they can also accommodate parties and functions at their Aristocrat Shaw Blvd branch!

Aristocrat Shaw Boulevard

They can also accommodate parties at the Aristocrat Shaw Blvd branch.

Aristocrat Restaurant Shaw Boulevard

Aristocrat Restaurant Shaw Boulevard

Aristocrat has branches in Manila Roxas Blvd., Robinsons Place Manila, SM City San Lazaro, SM Manila, SM Mall of Asia, Makati Jupiter, SM City North EDSA, Subic Bay, South Luzon San Pablo, Banawe Quezon City, and #238 Mall in Banawe, as well.

The ARISTOCRAT Restaurant Main Office
Manila Roxas Blvd
432 San Andres Street, Malate, Manila
Phone: 524-7671 to 80
Email: aristocrat_catering@yahoo.com
Website: aristocrat.com.ph
Aristocrat Delivery: 8940000

The Aristocrat Restaurant

The Aristocrat Restaurant Since 1936

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Are you or a friend getting married soon? Do consider The Aristocrat Restaurant as your wedding reception food and even venue host for the memorable occasion and good Filipino food.

Foodie Feature: Goldilocks’ Duo Marble Cake

Me and my wife just had our birthdays the past two months, July and August, respectively. And we had a gamut of cakes at home during that time; not that we are complaining. 😛

I always think of children when I think about cakes. You can see the delight in their eyes when they see cakes, specially the colorful ones from Goldilocks. Be it their own birthday cake, or their friends’, they have the same level of glee and excitement.

So imagine if you double the delight with a duo cake such as the Goldilocks Duo Marble Cake.

Goldilocks' Duo Marble Cake

Goldilocks’ Duo Marble Cake

Goldilocks Duo Marble Cake

Mastering the flavor of both vanilla and chocolate, Goldilocks Bakeshop has combined the goodness of the two in the new Duo Marble Layer Cake!

The Duo Marble Layer cake is a delightful combination of vanilla and choco chiffon cake iced with vanilla buttercream, lined and decorated with streaks of chocolate frosting.

Its creaminess, sweetness, and boldness in flavor will surely bring double delight to your kiddies!

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Know more about Goldilocks’ Duo Marble Cake from the Goldilocks website at www.goldilocks.com.ph or Twitter & Instagram – @GoldilocksPH.

Chocolate Love w/ Starbucks’ New Duo Cocoa Mocha

Starbucks Philippines fuels your coffee curiosity anew with their newest beverage offerings – the Duo Cocoa Mocha and the Dark Caramel Latte.

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Where Coffee & Gadgets Mix

Having a coffee break? Let me guess, while you’re holding a cup of hot cafe latte on one hand, the other is holding your smartphone while listening to your favorite music with a pair of Marshall headphone on your ears. 🙂

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Rainy Days & Goldilocks’ Beef Mami

The rainy days in the Philippines are here! Aside from cancelled classes and work days, the time for hot soups, noodles, and beef mamis are back. It’s the best way to deal with the cold weather by warming yourself up with a hot meal. And this is where Goldilocks Foodshop‘s new Beef Mami comes in.

Goldilocks’ Beef Mami is a simple yet satisfying dish that can best be described as soup for the Pinoy soul. For only Php 75, its timeless combination of tasty egg noodles, vegetables, and meat in a scrumptious beef broth will surely turn even the gloomiest, most overcast day around.

As an added bonus, every Monday this month of July is special with Bueno Mano Mondays: enjoy the delicious Beef Mami with two additional pieces of classic Puto, all for Php 75.

Join the conversation on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by following @GoldilocksPH, or visit us at www.goldilocks.com.ph

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Don’t let the rainy days bring you down! Visit a Goldilocks branch and have a hearty bowl of Beef Mami!

Chef’s Noodle Ayala Terraces Fairview Opens

Korean-Japanese fusion Chef’s Noodle restaurant is indeed growing fast as they just opened another branch in Ayala Terraces, Fairview. Yesterday’s launch was attended by celebrities and personalities led by brand endorser Sam Concepcion.

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Oliviers&Co. Unveils New Olive Oil Collection

My wife is a fan of olive oil in her dishes and recipes. Moreso as she delves into more healthy and organic produce brought about by our organic farm tours around the Philippines with the most recent at Old Kano’s & Discovery Country Suites Tagaytay.

Oliviers&Co.

Oliviers&Co.

So it was a delight when we SSI Group invited us over a sumptuous lunch to unveil Oliviers&Co.‘s new olive oil collection at Vask Modern Tapas in Manila earlier today.

Oliviers&Co.

Oliviers&Co. is renowned for its superb catalog of gourmet olive oils, condiments, and seasonings using the finest ingredients and sound processes. Led, by sensory analyst Eric Verdier and CEO Albert Baussan, the company continues to push for precision—from hand-harvesting the olives to tasting pre- and post-bottling with a third test at the boutiques and finally, to packaging.

As Verdier puts it, he measures the oils “by taste, by nose, and by luminescence.”

From a humble history of affiliating with families and small cooperatives to now partnering with 300 mills in France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Croatia, and Portugal, Oliviers & Co. maintains the standards that have made them invaluable to internationally acclaimed chefs.

New Olive Oil Collection for 2015

Oliviers&Co. continues to innovate and surprise the palate with new concoctions. This year, 10 new olive oils have been meticulously selected as part of a new collection that offers deeper eloquence to dishes.

The Agrolaguna is a rare oil from Croatia. Leccino and Picholine olives create a smooth but intense taste, and a flavor that’s both vegetal yet nutty makes it a versatile ingredient for vegetables, meat, cheese, and even desserts.

Azienda Agricola Perotti Olive Oil

Azienda Agricola Perotti Olive Oil

More delicate profiles like seafood and chicken breast benefit from an oil like the Moulin La Cravenco, which was harvested from Baux de Provence, France. It’s exceptionally creamy—almost like butter—and with sweetness reminiscent of apples, it would also complement baked goods and fruits.

Moreover, Oliviers&Co. bottle oils in the tradition of the finest wines, identified with the label “Grand Cru.” One of these is the Monva olive oil. This Spanish gem comes with robust tart notes that could certainly inject life in lighter fare or add extra zing in ice cream!

The Sao Sebastiao, from Madural Cobrancosa, and Verdeal olives, hails from Portugal. Undertones of dry grass, olive leaves, and tomato leaf bring out the best sides of cooked vegetables and meats like veal, chicken, and beef.

Quinta Olive Oil

Quinta Olive Oil

Ravida Azienda Agricola Olive Oil

Ravida Azienda Agricola Olive Oil

Finally, Oliviers&Co. prepares their oils in small, limited batches, just like this new collection.

In the Philippines, Oliviers&Co. (O&CO) is exclusively distributed by Specialty Food Retailers, Inc. (SFRI), a member of SSI Group, Inc. O&CO boutique is located in Central Square, Bonifacio High Street and Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center.

Mayol Olive Oil

Mayol Olive Oil

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Do you use Oliviers&Co. in your kitchen? Share with us your thoughts and feedback about their olive oils in the comments section below!