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June 2nd, 2015 — Affairs, Casual, Cuisine, Filipino, Fusion, Promos / Events, Quick Service, Restaurants, Sweet Shops, Western
The new month of June just came in yesterday; and so did the new week greeted by a Monday. From busy professionals to hardworking students, Mondays usually come as a dreaded moment for most.
After a fun weekend spent partying, going to the beach, or simply enjoying stress-free family time, Monday shifts you back into reality. However, it only takes one bright spot to turn your whole day around.
Good news! Beat the Monday blues by treating yourself and your friends to some classic Pinoy desserts from Goldilocks bakeshop. Savor the timeless Leche Flan, now available in a smaller size, making it perfect for a quick, delightful, and delectable snack. Pair this up with a velvety and delicate Ube Halaya, and you have the perfect 1-2 punch to satisfy your sweet tooth.
And as part of its Buena Mano Mondays promo, indulge in these two luscious desserts for only P 175 which is valid every Monday from until June 29, 2015.
Turn busy Mondays into a start of a great week with Goldilocks’ Buena Mano Monday and visit a branch, or go for a Goldilocks Go-Delivery by calling 888-1-999.
September 28th, 2014 — Affairs, Appetizer, Bar/Grills, Beverage, Buffet, Casual, Chinese, Cravings, Cuisine, Dessert, Fusion, New Brews, Pizza / Pasta, Promos / Events, Quick Service, Restaurants, Steakhouse, Sweet Shops, Western
It was a foodie’s haven as SM Megamall once again hosts its second Mega Food Tour aptly called Mega Food Tour 2.
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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. 🙂
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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.
April 22nd, 2014 — Affairs, Beverage, Casual, Coffee Shops, Cravings, New Brews, Promos / Events, Restaurants, Sweet Shops
Something newly blended is out today as Starbucks Philippines introduces their two new interestingly named and refreshing summer drinks – the Banana Mango Frappuccino and the Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino Blended Beverages.
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April 13th, 2014 — Cravings, Cuisine, Dessert, French, Makati, New Brews, Quick Service, Restaurants, Sweet Shops
Cream Melon
Bebe Rouge Patisserie is one of San Antonio Village‘s premier bakeshops located conveniently at the corner of Sacred Heart St. and Metropolitan Avenue.
The quaint and pink bakeshop is owned, managed, and operated by a vibrant Japanese couple–Chef Atsushi and Chef Jun, both French-trained pastry chefs.
Here is a quick set of photos inside Bebe Rouge Patisserie:
Bebe Rouge @ New Hatchin Building
Desserts Sampler including the bestseller Strawberry Shortcake
(left) Earlgrey Financier – Almond Cake rich in ‘Beurre noisette’ with Earl grey ‘ tea powder Php 50; (right) Financier Chocolat – Chocolate flavor financier, almond cake rich in ‘Beurre noisette’with cocoa powder Php 50
Their bestseller is the strawberry shortcake which tasted almost heavenly. 🙂 Visitors also have a wide selection of pastries like macaroons, galettes, and other pastry desserts. They also have a wide selection of tea concoctions at about Php 150. Iced teas are served in glass while the hot ones are in teapots. Hot coffee is at Php 100 while a cold one is at Php 120.
More photos:
Chef Jun of Bebe Rouge
Bebe Rouge Macarons
The Patisserie
Bebe Rouge Patisserie in Makati
Bebe Rouge Patisserie actually has an interesting mix in the aspect of culture – a Japanese-owned shop of French pastries in the Philippines. 🙂
April 7th, 2014 — Affairs, Casual, Cravings, Cuisine, Dessert, Fusion, New Brews, Promos / Events, Restaurants, SM Aura Premier, Sweet Shops, Taguig, Western, Where To Eat
Magnum Manila
The opening of Magnum Manila at SM Aura Premier SkyPark tomorrow is all-abuzz around the metro and in the social media-sphere where those who got first dibs, including NomNom Club, have been sharing their photos online, much to the jaundiced eyes of those who haven’t.
But the day has come, tomorrow, Magnum Manila opens it’s first pop-up ‘pleasure store‘ in the Philippines, following other branches around the world including Paris, Jakarta, Shanghai, Amsterdam and New York, among others.
Magnum Manila Signature Combination
Magnum Manila Pleasure Store
Mr. Bryan Chanyungco
So before you hit the store in it’s grand opening tomorrow, here are 10 Things You Need to Know About Magnum Manila:
1. Magnum Manila is not a Café
No, it’s not  a cafe, as Magnum Manila brand manager Bryan Chanyungco has confirmed in an interview with NomNom Club.
Strictly, it’s a “Pleasure Pop-Up Store“. It means that their main purpose is to support the brand – Magnum.
It would be open for only a little more than a year and the objective of success is then attained!
Magnum Manila @ SM Aura Premier
2. Dessert Dishes were Crafted by Chef Miko Aspiras
Chef Miko Aspiras
The Magnum concoctions forming all the dessert dishes were crafted by Chef Miko Aspiras, a globally award-winning pastry chef and is currently one of the pastry chefs in a well-known Philippine premier hotel.
3. Food is by Chef Him Uy de Baron
You may consider Magnum Manila a restaurant since aside from the Magnum Ice Cream creations, there are other sumptuous dishes you could order from appetizers to soup and salad to mains.
Some names from the menu include Asian Steak Salad, Pumpkin Soup, Magnum Braised Beef Cheek, and Carbonara.
The entrees are the creations of Chef Him Uy de Baron, the executive chef of Chef Cuisine Catering and owner of Nomama.
Asian Steak Salad
Make-Your-Own-Magnum
4. The “Make-Your-Own-Magnum” only costs Php 100
Since Magnum Ice Cream‘s launch about two years ago, the brand has already made it’s mark in the Philippine ice cream industry. And with Magnum Manila, the customer’s experience will be elevated by offering them the chance to create their very own Magnum bar for only Php 100!
Most of your favorite desserts from other restaurants costs more!
5. Step 1 Make-Your-Own-Magnum: “Coat It”
The DIY process starts from the choice of ice cream. Choose between vanilla or chocolate truffle.
After selecting your Magnum ice cream base, you get to “Coat It” by choosing a chocolate coating from white, infinity dark, and classic.
Step 1: “Coat It”
6. Step 2 Make-Your-Own-Magnum: “Top It”
To ‘Top It’ is to make you Magnum Bar more exciting by experimenting on 18 different toppings to choose from. You could create more than a hundred thousand combination with all 18 of them!
The default is to add 3 toppings from the varied choices. The toppings include pistachios, almond, chocolate chip cookies, dried raspberries, gold nuggets, and even sea salt or chili flakes for that surprise kick!
Step 2: “Top it” – 18 Toppings to Choose From
7. Step 3 Make-Your-Own-Magnum: “Drizzle It”
Finally, you get to drizzle your Magnum Creation with the same chocolate choices from the coating section. Select either white, infinity dark, or classic Belgian chocolate.
Step 3: “Drizzle It”
8. Magnum Manila contemporary architecture and sleek interiors is designed by Ed Calma.
Magnum Pleasure Store @ SkyPark
Magnum Manila Interiors
9.  NomNom Club’s Top Dessert Choice is the Cookie Dough Skillet
The Magnum Manila menu is quite handy but there are a lot of options to order. So to help you make the right choices, allow us to give you NomNom Club’s top choice which we believe you’ll never regret – the Cookie Dough Skillet.
The Cookie Dough Skillet is a warm chocolate chip cookie dough topped with two vanilla Magnum bars, dark chocolate and chopped pecans.
At P250, it has earned to be one of my favorite desserts of all time. It’s also good for sharing!
Other Magnum Manila creations include the Rainbow Dream & Pink Friday.
The “Rainbow Dream”
The “Pink Friday”
10.  NomNom Club’s Main Dish Recommendations are the Seared Salmon and Mushroom Burger.
For the ‘mains‘, please do try the Seared Salmon with Basil Creme and Chorizo Confit and the Mushroom Burger.
While the Seared Salmon is good for a meal, the Mushroom Burger has that unique meaty texture perfect just before a Magnum Manila dessert creation for snacks.
Seared Salmon with Basil Creme and Chorizo Confit
Mushroom Burger
Free Magnum
But wait, there’s more!
Free 500Â Make Your Own Magnum
Magnum Manila in SM Aura opens its first day with a big crunch! A free crunch for the first 500 customers, so to speak.
They will get their own Make Your Own Magnum dessert creation for FREE!
Be one of the First 500 guests to get a taste of the Make Your Own Magnum experience. Doors officially open at 12NN on Tuesday, April 8 2014. Patrons may physically line up ahead of time (no phone reservations).
1-patron-1-MYO-Magnum-Bar Rule
Magnum Manila Signature Creations
Magnum Manila Pleasure Store
Being a pop-up store which will only be open until sometime in 2015, you should then grab the earliest chance to taste the cold and luxurious Belgian chocolate bar of Magnum made the way you want in thousands of possible combinations.
Know more about Manila’s Magnum at Magnum.com.ph, @Magnum_PH on Instagram, and MakeMyMagnum.com.
And considering that the newest Magnum Gold retails for Php60 each in convenience stores, the Magnum Manila P100 DIY Magnum plus 3 toppings in a full dine-in premium store is actually pocket-friendly.
March 27th, 2014 — Affairs, Bar/Grills, Cravings, Dessert, New Brews, Promos / Events, Restaurants, Sweet Shops
I recently attended the media launch of the newly opened Todd English Food Hall Manila at the 5th floor of SM Aura and guess what I saw nearby? A Magnum Manila  shop! Continue reading →