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July 2nd, 2015 — Affairs, Cravings, New Brews, Promos / Events
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.
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.â€
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
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
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
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June 21st, 2015 — Affairs, Bar/Grills, Casual, Cravings, Cuisine, Fusion, Promos / Events, Quick Service, Restaurants, Western
Before this special day for your dad, papa, pop, or daddy ends, make it a bit more special this Father’s Day by spending dinner with him at Wingstop tonight! 🙂
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June 18th, 2015 — Affairs, Beverage, Cravings, Cuisine, Dessert, Fusion, Promos / Events, Western
The “Sip ‘N Go†fever continuous as summer ends in the Philippines!
Starbucks Philippines added two new Starbucks Frappuccino Blended beverages. They are the Caramel Triple Coffee Jelly Frappuccino Blended Beverage and Strawberry Cheesecake Frappuccino Blended Beverage. Continue reading →
June 12th, 2015 — Affairs, Appetizer, Cravings, Cuisine, Japanese, New Brews, Promos / Events
Today is Philippine Independence Day! And to celebrate this further, Japanese Curry House Eri Curry in SM Megamall is launching their Black Series that showcases popular Japanese Dishes such Gyudon, Soba and Tempura in discounted promotions! Continue reading →
June 9th, 2015 — Affairs, Appetizer, Beverage, Cravings, Cuisine, Dessert, Filipino, Fusion, New Brews, Promos / Events, Western
From the organizers of the popular night food market Mercato Centrale and Glorietta mall, Bellysima Food Festival 2015 further showcases the Filipino food revolution happening today.
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June 8th, 2015 — Affairs, Beverage, Cravings, New Brews, Promos / Events
Summer is not over just yet in the Philippines as hot and humid days still dominate our tropical climate this season. And to cool our thirst, TWG Tea recently launched the world’s most luxurious collection of teabags especially crafted for the preparation of iced teas.
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May 21st, 2015 — Affairs, Cravings, Cuisine, Fusion, Japanese, New Brews, Ortigas, Promos / Events, Restaurants, SM Megamall, Where To Eat
Preceded by the tonkatsu, curry, and ramen, another Japanese food staple has come to the Philippines – Tenya’s authentic Japanese Tendons!
Having started by Mr. Yoshio Iwashita in 1989 through his first outlet in Yaesu underground mall at Tokyo Station, Tenya has grown to be one of the famous restaurant chains in Japan known for high quality tendon and tempura at a good price.
Their first foray into the Philippine market is a 50-seater restaurant at the bridgeway of SM Megamall‘s 3rd floor. We’ve visited the restaurant and tried some of their dishes 2 weeks ago.
Tenya Tendon Restaurant in SM Megamall
What is Tenya’s Tendon
Tendon is a culinary tradition from Asakusa, Tokyo which is short for tempura donburi (rice bowl). It is composed of battered, deep fired seafood, meat, or vegetables with Japanese steam rice drizzled with Tenya’s secret donator sauce and served miso soup.
All Star Tendon
Here’s NomNom Club‘s 10 flavorful reasons why should visit Tenya as well:
1. Black Tiger Prawns
Tenya uses Black Tiger Prawns (Suahe) raised with sanitary aquaculture practices assuring a sweet, succulent, and juicy product.
2. All Star Tendon (P325)
A bowl of mouthwatering black tiger prawns, squid, salmon, kani stick, green beans and mushroom tempuras perfectly complemented by steaming hot Japanese rice and Tenya’s signature Dontare sauce.
Classic Tempura Teishoku
3. Infrared Automatic Fryer
Good food nowadays are not just a result of good recipe and cooking, it can get a boost from technology as well. Tenya tempura dishes are cooked using specially developed automatic fryer powered by infrared heat technology for quick and consistently fried tempura.
4. Classic Tempura Teishoku
A Japanese set meal classic. Served with Japanese rice, potato salad, miso soup, tempura sauce, radish, ginger, and pickles.
Isobe Cheese (P 185)
5. Asakusa Special Tendon (P295)
Big succulent black tiger prawns (3) and green beans, battered and deep-fried to perfection with a hint of Tenya’s signature Dontare sauce, served on top of steaming Japanese rice.
6. Isobe Cheese (P185)
Cheddar cheese wrapped in roasted seaweed and tempura fried.
Buta Kimuchi Tendon (P295)
7. Buta Kimuchi Tendon
Big slices of perfectly cooked pork belly (3) served with Japanese Kimuchi and authentic steaming hot Japanese rice.
8. All Star Soba
This is like your ALL Star Tendon but with Soba! High quality soba and udon imported from Japan. Served with choice of hot or cold udon or soba., Japanese rice, tempura sauce, radish, leeks, ginger, and noodle soup.
All Star Soba (although this photo has the Asakusa Special Tendon)
Popsciles & Cheesecake!
9. Popsicles & Cheesecakes for Dessert
The photo says it all! 🙂 I was reminded of Uncle Tetsu’s Cheesecakes here while the posicles are perfect for summer here in the Philippines.
10. Secret Dontare Sauce
As if Tenya’s tendon is not enough by itself, each tendon is made even more special with their secret dontare sauce.The sweet flavour is a perfect combination for the tempura and rice.
So I hope those Ten Tenya Reasons are good enough to make you salivate and try Tenya Tendon Restauran in SM Megamall soon! 🙂
They also have a Kid’s Meal with Yakult for your little ones. 🙂
Tenya Restaurant @ SM Megamall
Aside from Japan and the Philippines, Tenya Restaurant also operates in Thailand and Indonesia.
May 14th, 2015 — Affairs, Beverage, Cravings, New Brews, Promos / Events
No, summer is not yet over! And with the Philippines’ long summer comes thirst quenchers everybody is longing for – some “pampalamig” (coolers) – how about some Goldilocks Thirst Quenchers!
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