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The Starbucks Strawberry Cheesecake Frappuccino Review (+Banana Chocolate too!)
June 12th, 2014 — Beverage, Casual, Coffee Shops, Cravings, Cuisine, Dessert, Fusion, New Brews, Quick Service, Restaurants, Western
Gaucho Tops My Magnolia Residences City Food Picks
June 9th, 2014 — Affairs, Appetizer, Beverage, Cravings, Cuisine, Dessert, European, French, Fusion, Japanese, Mexican, New Brews, Promos / Events, Thai, Western
Magnolia Town Center
The Magnolia Residences City Food Picks is a foodie tour at the nearby Robinsons Magnolia Mall that highlights urban comforts amidst a variety of food picks and shops.
Delicious Throwback with Shakey’s Pizza 1954
May 29th, 2014 — Casual, Cravings, Cuisine, Fusion, New Brews, Pizza / Pasta, Restaurants, Western
Shakey’s Philippines
Shakey’s Pizza goodness has been around for decades creating good times and great food. And when the brand hit Philippine shores almost 40 years ago, it revolutionized the way Filipinos eat their pizza, the Shakey’s style.
Shakey’s Favorites
Aside form their world-famous thin crust pizza, Filipinos have come to love Shakey’s for their Chicken ‘N Mojos and Pasta.
Shakeys Pizza 1954
Last week, Shakey’s Philippines introduced a new innovation in their line-up of offerings – the Shakeys Pizza 1954. It was introduced to the media and a couple of bloggers at the Shakey’s Katipunan branch. They unveiled a contemporary gourmet pizza which brings the goodness of freshest ingredients coupled with a unique crust to come up with an awesome new offering.
Shakey’s Pizza 1954
The new Shakey’s Pizza 1954 highlights a new chewy, soft, and delectable dough base pizza customers will love. It is then made more special with juicy slices of Italian sausage, Angus beef, pepperoni, 100% Mozzarella cheese, red onions, and topped with rosemary, Basil leaves, and Parmesan cheese.
The Verdict
We were able to try a few slcies and eventually consumed everything. 🙂 They say “the secret’s in the crust” using a unique crust and a combination of fresh ingredients. I think that’s true especially when paired with chunks of Angus beef. Add to that the herbal aftertaste care of the Basil leaves.
It’s a tasty and delicious throwback indeed that can bring you all the way back to 1954! 🙂
Shakey’s Pizza 1954: “the Secret’s in the Crust”
The Shakey’s Experience
And what do you know, Shakey’s Katipunan branch uses Flat Technology for their tables. Flat Technology is a patented Australian technology which makes table dining experience stable and hassle free.
Have you had your coffee spill on your lap or your tea cup turned on the table just because one of the table’s foot is unstable?
Shakey’s Pizza Slice
The simple problem of wobbly tables has plagued the Philippine restaurant industry for decades and Filipinos usually just “sweep the problem under the rug“. Well, I guess its time to eleveate the customer experience and give diners what they deserve – a sturdy and steady table. And I’m glad Shakey’s Katipunan knows that by using Flat Technology-equipped tables.
I guess that’s another reason to love Shakey’s Katipunan even more. Add to that the new Shakey’s Pizza 1954Â with a price for only Php 450 and we have a great throwback meal!
The new gourmet pizza is available in all Shakey’s branches in the Philippines since last week.
Top 10 Restaurants From My Mega Food Tour
May 23rd, 2014 — Affairs, Appetizer, Bar/Grills, Beverage, Buffet, Casual, Chinese, Cravings, Cuisine, Dessert, European, Filipino, Fine Dining, French, Fusion, Japanese, Korean, Mexican, New Brews, Ortigas, Pizza / Pasta, Promos / Events, Quick Service, Restaurants, Sinaporean, SM Megamall, Spanish, Steakhouse, Sweet Shops, Western, Where To Eat
Arabian Coffee Maker @Lugang Cafe
16 restaurants, 4 hours, 1 stomach. That in a summary, is how you would describe in numbers the SM Megamall “Mega Food Tour” held the other night at the new wing called Mega Fashion Hall. It almost broke my 18-restaurant- food-tour record back in 2009. 🙂
Figaro Offers New Breakfast Sliders & Rice Meals
May 19th, 2014 — Affairs, Casual, Chinese, Coffee Shops, Cravings, Cuisine, Filipino, Fusion, New Brews, Promos / Events, Quick Service, Restaurants, Western
Figaro Taipan Place
The urban lifestyle of the average working Filipino is composed of a busy morning going to work, and of course, the work itself. Amidst all these, the Filipino breakfast diet still loves his cup of rice with his meal. Figaro recognizes this and has come up with a morning energy-food set with the “Rice Meal” set for the rice lovers and the “Breakfast Slider“.
Figaro Rice Meals @ Php 99
Figaro, the first Filipino coffee company, brings the Filipinos’ favorite Rice Meals all day any day. Choose from delectable Classic Asado, Pork Tenderloin in Asian Pesto Sauce (top photo), Traditional Adobo, and Breaded Fish with Plum Sauce for Php 199.
The first one is a bite of sweet Classic Asado Rice Meal composed of slices of Chinese-Filipino braised pork asado with rice and a cup of Figaro’s 8oz brewed coffee. The second one is a garlicky Pork Tenderloin Rice Meal (top photo) drizzled with Asian Pesto Sauce served with cucumber and tomato salsa with rice.
Classic Asado Rice Meal
The last two are the Traditional Adobo and the Breaded Fish with Plum Sauce. The former is symbolic of Philippine
cuisine pride called Adobo. Although different regions in the Philippines have their own unique way of  cooking their adobo, it is basically a soft stewed pork cooked in soy sauce, vinegar and garlic combining sweet, sour, and salty tastes. Figaro‘s version is served with tomato-cucumber salsa and rice to complement the complete Filipino meal.
Traditional Adobo Rice Meal
Breaded Fish Rice Meal
Finally, if you are not in the mood for some meat, you can enjoy the Breaded Fish Rice Meal. The seemingly simple breaded cream dory fish crisp-fried served with cucumber-tomato salsa and rice is made  special and unique with the plum sauce.
Recommendations
After trying all four earlier tonight in a taste-test party at Figaro Taipan Place in Ortigas, NomNom Club highly recommends the Pork Tenderloin Rice Meal in Asian Pesto Sauce. It uniquely combines the salt, sweet, and sour taste into the tender pork hihglighted by Figaro’s sweet pesto sauce.
This is followed by the sweet Classic Asado which taps Filipino’s inclination for sweeter entrees. Lastly, you can
also try the Traditional Adobo Rice Meal.
Breakfast Sliders
Figaro also crafted something new for people on-the-go – the Breakfast Sliders. For only Php 139, you get a choice of 2Â from the 4 Breakfast Slider choices with a cup of your favorite brewed coffee.
Figaro Breakfast Slider
The variants include the Egg Slider, Bacon and Egg Slider, Tapa Slider, and Zucchini Slider.
The Egg Slider obviously comes with scrambled eggs and has tomatoes and lettuce to match while the second one includes a crisp-fried bacon. On the other hand, the Tapa Slider has mushrooms and, of course, tapa. The last one is an all-veggie favorite consisting of zuchhini, peppers, grilled eggplant slices, tomatoes and lettuce with a slice of cheese as well.
So grab a bite of sandwich anytime of the day or before going to an important business meeting.
Breakfast Sliders (Php 135): Egg Slider & Bacon and Egg Slider
Figaro Summer Fusion (Banana Mocha, Coco Cappuccino, Lychee Cucumber)
Whether you want to binge on rice meals anytime of the day or have a quick bite, you can drop by Figaro Coffee for some Rice Meal set or Breakfast Sliders. Both are served with a cup of 8oz brewed coffee.
Know more about Figaro Rice Meals or Breakfast Sliders at www.figarocoffee.com, https://www.facebook.com/ figarocoffeecompany, or @figarocoffee on Instagram and @figarocoffeeHQ on Twitter.
CaliBurger in Century City Mall: A Quick Visit
May 16th, 2014 — Casual, Cravings, Cuisine, New Brews, Quick Service, Restaurants, Western
Century City Mall
As part of Lenovo Philippines‘ 18 Hr Challenge on the Yoga Tablet 8 for Let’s Go Sago, a snack break at CaliBurger in the new Century City Mall in Makati City was one of our pit stops.
New Brew: Jollibee Creamy Shakes
May 1st, 2014 — Affairs, Beverage, Casual, Cravings, Cuisine, Dessert, Filipino, Fusion, New Brews, Promos / Events, Quick Service, Restaurants, Sweet Shops, Western
Creamy Shakes
A brand new beverage for a brand new month! Aside from the scorching summer heat, that must be what Jollibee had in mind when they decided to introduce the Jollibee Creamy Shakes today – May 1.
It was good timing as well since May 1 is a holiday in the Philippines. For sure most families would be on the road or in the malls right about now having a good time….and perhaps sharing a meal or two in a Jollibee store. 🙂
Jollibee Creamy Shakes
So what are these “creamy shakes“? They come in a fresh-looking blue paper cup, a contrast from the usual red and white Jollibee theme. The first variant is made with chocolate goodness and topped with a rich Hershey’s Chocolate syrup. If you have the sweet tooth and loves chocolates, this is for you.
Chocolate Creamy Shake
It’s also available in strawberry flavor which is a mix of vanilla soft-serve with strawberry syrup. I prefer the strawberry more over the chocolate as per taste.
Strawberry Creamy Shake
I tried mixing the two and the result was awesome. I loved it even more! My Chocoberry Creamy Shake! 😛 Both flavors are priced at P39 per serving but you can save some more if you pair it with some of Jollibee’s regular combo meals.
NomNom Club’s Mix of Chocolate & Strawberry Creamy Shake!
Jollibee Combo Meals
You can add the creamy shakes with you favorite Jollibee combo meal such as the following :
- Regular Yum + Regular Crispy Fries + Jollibee Creamy Shake = Php 89
- Regular Yum with Cheese + Regular Jolly Crispy Fries + Creamy Shake = Php 99
- Jolly Hotdog Classic + Regular Fries + Jollibee Creamy Shake = Php 99
Jollibee Creamy Shake
I really love their recent dessert offering called Jollibee Kit Kat Mix-Ins which I have been ordering quite frequently the past few weeks. The creamy shake is a good alternative, however it’s categorically a beverage and not a dessert and it doesn’t have crushed ice with it as much as I have hoped.
So check out the Jollibee branch nearest you and try their creamy treat with the all new Jollibee Creamy Shakes! Both chocolate and strawberry flavors are now available in all Jollibee branches nationwide until June 30, 2014.
Heaven & Eggs: Heavenly Seafood for Lent
April 16th, 2014 — Casual, Cravings, Cuisine, Fusion, Glorietta 4, Makati, Restaurants, Western, Where To Eat
Being a dominantly Catholic nation, Filipinos in general abstain from eating meat this Lenten season. As it may be a challenge for most, here are some seaffood suggestion from Heaven & Eggs as they introduce new heavenly seafood fares which range from light and healthy snacks to inventive main courses.
Heaven & Eggs takes on the classic American street grub, Fish n’ Chips into something exciting. The Fish n’ Chips (P299), with its premium Cream Dory fillets in beer batter, are deep fried and served with tangy tartar sauce dip.
Eat to your heart’s content with the generous serving of Heaven & Eggs’ Pan Seared Cream Dory Fillet in Beurre Blanc sauce for only P310.
They also offer the Shrimp Sandwich P295Â (top photo), delectable fresh cubes of shrimps filling prepared with the freshest lettuce and crunchy cucumber in soft French baguettes.
Both light meals come with a choice of house fries or shoe string fries.
For a more delectable and fulfilling meal, you can try the Tuna Fusilli and Pan Seared Cream Dory with Mango Sauce.
Take pleasure in a light and healthy Tuna Fusilli with parmesan-laden French baguette at Heaven & Eggs for P285
Moreover, the Tuna Fusilli has huge chunks of tuna sautéed in olive oil, garlic, slices of black olives and fresh tomato strips, seasoned with Heaven & Egg’s special seasoning. It is also served with French baguette topped with parmesan cheese. Lastly. the seared Cream Dory fillet glazed with whisked butter and mango puree, are served in generous portions with buttered marble potatoes and broccoli in Italian seasoning.