The cafe name says it all, F for Fabulous! This cafe is housed at the newly opened F1 Hotel at Bonifacio Global City in Taguig. The hotel is a franchise from world renowned hotelier, Best Western International.
Best Western hotels are known for modern and edgy interiors and at the same time tasteful. F1 Hotel did quite well on this.
F, located at the hotel’s 5th level is also a sight to see. It will certainly not fall short in your expectations as it has almost 300 courses and desserts in a spread to satisfy your palate. F restaurant sports a light and relaxed atmosphere with tables positioned with the glorious view of the pool deck.
The cafe serves buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner and like any other buffet, the courses change daily.
Gorgeous Furniture pieces at F1 Hotel
Dining in a buffet could be tricky because you easily get overwhelmed with all the food you see and end up full at your 2nd course.
With F, the concept is simple and well sectioned, most of the dishes are separated per type and helpful chefs are stationed to serve you.
My best tip on buffet dining is to eat less rice or pasta and go though each dish section by section, that way you make sure you tried everything the cafe offers.
This is the new beverage available this season only. Starbucks signature espresso is combined with freshly steamed milk and luscious white chocolate, then topped with whipped cream, a tart cranberry drizzle and crystallized cranberry sugar.
Toffee Nut Latte
Toffee Nut Latte
Back by popular demand! The rich, buttery flavor of sweet toffee combined with toasted nuts, blended with Starbucks smooth espresso and velvety steamed milk, topped with whipped cream and toffee-flavored sprinkles.
Peppermint Mocha
Peppermint Mocha
Good news to all peppermint lovers, watch out for the return of Peppermint Mocha! Enjoy the warm combination of espresso, steamed milk, bittersweet chocolate and peppermint flavor in this seasonal favorite. It is topped with classic whipped cream and red sugar sprinkles.
Christmas Coffee Blend
This Christmas, as you gather your friends and family offer them the warmest of greetings by welcoming them with a delicious cup of Starbucks coffee. Choose from the spicy, full-bodied flavor of the Christmas Blend, the rich, caramelly flavor of Starbucks Christmas Blend Espresso Roast or the instant Starbucks VIA Ready Brew Christmas Blend.
Starbucks Christmas Blend
Starbucks Christmas Blend
This full-bodied favourite combines the liveliness of superb Latin American coffees with the mellow smoothness of Asia-Pacific coffees, but is truly noteworthy for the spicy notes from aged Sumatra beans. This coffee is best paired with White Chocolate Cranberry Cookie – big and chunky, chewy and crunchy. Perfect for this season!
(Retail Price P500)
Christmas Blend - Espresso Roast
Starbucks Christmas Blend Espresso Roast
Made from Sumatra and aged Sumatra coffees, combined with beans from the Bella Vista F.W. Estate in Tres Rios, Costa Rica, and finally roasted in Starbucks signature Espresso Roast for an intense flavor and spicy finish.
(Retail Price P500)
Starbucks VIA Ready Brew Christmas Blend
It is an instant and microground coffee that provides a comforting taste if the holidays wherever you go.
(Retail Price P495)
Starbucks VIA Ready Brew Christmas Blend
By now, most of you would have probably tasted the Starbucks Christmas beveragesin some branches of Starbucks. Which one was your favourite? How about among the Christmas Coffee Blends?
No, it’s not a new drink offering by Krispy Kreme. But the same owners of the Krispy Kreme franchise in the Philippines – Max’s Group of Companies – is bringing the brand from the US to our local shores – Jamba Juice.
Jamba Juice is one of the top fresh juice brands in the United States catering to health buffs who want their juices natural and pure (You might have heard of the brand in some western movies shown recently).
Celebrities Vanessa Hudgens, Paris Hilton, Fergie of The Black Eyed Peas and football superstar David Beckham with their Jamba Juices!
“No sugar, no chemical preservatives” -Â says Krispy Kreme Marketing Manager Mark Gamboa who shared the news to NomNom Club 2 months ago during the Krispy Kreme Alabang branch opening and gave hints of this upcoming development.
Jamba Juice Launch and Location
And here we are, tomorrow, November 11, 2011, Jamba Juice Philippines formally establishes its presence locally as they open their first branch in the new extension of the posh Bonifacio High Street – 7th Avenue Boni High Street SOUTH – in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. It is right across R.O.X. (Where is R.O.X.)
Even though I’m currently in Taiwan and will miss this, I am just as excited as I am fruit juice lover myself who prefers them natural. Moreover, they will be having the same launch date of 11-11-11 as my newest gadgets and tech blog – GadgetGambit.com (GG)!
I surely hope to have a taste of Jamba Juice concoctions soon when I come back tot he Philippines in December!
Jamba Juice Fruit Juices and More
Jamba Juice Menu
Some of the Jamba Juice Menu and fruit juices I’m looking forward to are the nutritious “Freshly Squeezed Juices,” fiber-rich “Steel Cut Oatmeal,” and “Creamy Smoothies” when I want it rich. 😛 Feel free to share you Jamba Juice Philippines experiences below when you’ve tried it in the next few days. Share some photos as well in our NomNom Club Facebook Page. 😛
It’s Christmas season once again! Christmas decors all over, we hear our favourite Christmas songs, and start planning gifts for our family and love ones. Christmas without food is not-so-complete, so this year, Starbucks brings more reasons to be merry - 15 of the Starbucks Christmas Food items.
Are you ready for the treat?
Starbucks Hazelnut Stollen Bread
Christmas Food Items (New)
1.   Pecan Butterscotch Twirl (Top Photo)
A delicious, light and flaky spiral roll stuffed with aromatic cinnamon and creamy vanilla pastry filling topped with roasted pecans drizzled with butterscotch sauce and white chocolate.
Retail Price P85
2.   Hazelnut Stollen Bread
A German festival bread that is popular during Christmas season not only in Germany but all over Europe. A sweet yeast bread packed with scents of toasted hazelnut paste perfectly balanced with raisins.
Retail Price P65 slice/ P595 whole
Starbucks S'mores Cake
3.   S’mores
With its buttery graham crust filled with gooey melted marshmallow cream and intense dark chocolate then topped with chocolate ganache.
Retail Price P70
Starbucks Triple Decker Cheesecake with Snickers
4.   Triple Decker Cheesecake with Snickers
Love peanuts, chocolate and caramel? This one is for you! A scrumptious three (3) layer cheesecake loaded with chunks of Snickers candy bar in a chocolate cookie crust topped with a chocolate fudge icing and topped with roasted chopped peanuts.
Retail Price P130 slice/P1250 whole
Warm Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
5.   Warm Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
Serve your loved one with this giant chocolate chip cookie made into a cake then topped with thick and chocolaty dark chocolate mousse filled with mini chocolate chip cookies. Best served warm from the oven topped with whipped cream and drizzled with Starbucks caramel drizzle.
Retail Price: P110 slice/P950 whole
6.   Sun-dried Tomato and Basil Roll (served with butter and jam)
A crispy, crunchy crust with a slightly chewy and soft center made more flavorful with sundried tomatoes and basil. Best served with jam and butter but you can eat on its own.
8.   Texas Chicken BBQwrap
You’ll love the sweet, spicy, smoky flavour of strips of chicken breast fillet fried to perfection tossed in barbeque sauce with Texas style salsa, grated cheese and drizzled with sour cream wrapped in a soft chewy flour tortilla.
Retails at P140
9.   Glazed Ham with Apricot Spread on Multi-grain Bread
Juicy slices of glazed ham and creamy mozzarella cheese with tangy and sweet apricot dressing on a hearty crisp, crunchy and soft center multi-grain bread.
Retail Price P140
Glazed Ham with Apricot Spread on Multi grain Bread
Turkey & Chicken with Apple Stuffing on Whole Wheat Walnut Bread
10.   Turkey & Chicken with Apple Stuffing on Whole Wheat Wallnut Bread
This spells Christmas! With slices of moist and tender turkey and chicken breast served with delectable apple stuffing and cranberry spread on a crusty whole wheat walnut bread.
Retail Price P140
Returning Favorites
11.   Chocolate Toffee Nut Loaf
Christmas will never be the same without the intense rich, moist and dense chocolate loaf frosted with smooth chocolate icing and topped with chewy, crunchy toffee. A great Christmas treat for all chocolate lovers.
Retail Price P55/P495 whole
Starbucks Chocolate Toffee Nut Loaf
12.   White Chocolate Cranberry Cookie
This cookie has it all – chunky white chocolate, fresh roasted walnuts and chopped dried cranberries. Big and chunky, chewy and crunchy.
Retail Price P55
White Chocolate Cranberry Cookie
13.   Peppermint Brownie
Fudgy, chewy chocolate brownie and creamy, smooth peppermint cream cheese filling topped with chocolate ganache, finished with white, red and green chocolate drizzle and small golden beads for a festive look.
Retail Price P75
Starbucks Gingerbread Cookie
14.   Gingerbread Cookie
Ginger, allspice and cinnamon makes a cookie that is as fragrant as it is delicious. This is a wonderful gift this Christmas and children will surely love the snowman Gingerbread cookie!
It reminded me of the ginger bread from Shrek, only dipped in snow. 😛
15.   Molten Chocolate Cake
Intensely chocolatey, filled with dark chocolate and caramel truffle ernrobed in moist chocolate sponge cake topped with whipped cream and drizzled with Starbucks caramel sauce.
All these Starbucks Christmas Food started to be available since November 3. Aside from those delightful treat, in case you haven’t started, you can start collecting stickers for the Limited Edition Starbucks Planner 2012.
Venice Piazza once again becomes a perfect place for friends and family to get-together with mouth-watering line-up of great food, good booze with the “Platter for 8“.
Ramen Bar
Venice Piazza recently launched the Party Platter Promo. All your food favourites in just one plate!Platter for 8 is available on all weekends from October 15 – November 2011
The Food
For only P800 satisfy your taste buds with scrumptious pasta dish from Empire Deli or Blackwood Bistro.
How about a food trip from Japan, Korea and China – all these restaurants are participating the Platter for 8 too!
Yoshi’s Platter from Ramen Bar
The Restaurants:Â choose from 14 participating establishments.
Pasta Trio Platter from Blackwood Bistro
Fantastic Four Platter from Carlo’s Pizza
Stackers Burger cafe
Empire Italian’s Platter from Empire Deli
Korean Group Meals Platter from KBOP
Salo-salo set from Kuse
Little Asia Symphony of Flavors from the Little Asia
Fish and Steak Platter from the Old Vine Grille
Nachos and Wings Platter from Pinchos Bar & Restaurant
Yoshi’s Platter from Ramen Bar
Arianne’s Platter from The Red Crab Alimango’s House
Aside from the Platter 8, here are other things you can do at the Fort:
Enjoy Everyday Happy Hour with colleagues and a bottle of beer for only P30 on weekdays. But if that’s not enough, enjoy buy 1 take 1 cocktails for only P40.
Rockeoke from Wednesdays at 8pm with 88.8 band. Listen to the music of The Beatles, The Ramones, The Rolling Stones, Oasis, Gin Blossoms.
Draybers every Saturdays at 7pm. With classic rock bands inspired by the likes of Lep Zeppelin, The Easgles, and Samantha.
Spirit of ’67 every Sundays at 7pm. Enjoy good music from the 70s and good repertoire for the classics.
Yoshi's Platter from Ramen Bar has of course, Ramen! 🙂
12 Scoops of Ice Cream Dessert called 'Cheaper by the Dozen' from Sol Gelato - Yum!
So bring a healthy appetite when you come to the Venice Piazza Platter for 8!
Red Crab Alimango House
The Verdict
With the myriad of choices, NomNom’s Top 3 Picks of Recommend platters from among those we were able to try are the following:
Korean Group Meals Platter from KBOP
Salo-salo set from Kuse
Yoshi’s Platter from Ramen Bar
Kuse
Ironically, only one of those three have photos in this article. I think we were too overwhelmed and busy eating hence the absence of their photos. lols 🙂
*Written by Marjorie Pineda and Jonel Uy for NomNomClub.com
There’s always room for more fun at Venice Piazza so bring your family and friends of 8 and celebrate good times. For more inquiries, call the concierge at 709-0888, 709-9888, and +63917817655.
Customers await this time of the year for the return of their favorite Starbucks Christmas products and to start collecting stickers to redeem their favorite Starbucks Planner 2012. But before I reveal the 2012 Starbucks Shared Planet Planner, let’s take a look at the old Starbucks Planners of the past 8 years. 🙂
2012 Starbucks Planners
Thanks to Starbucks, I was privileged to join a group of bloggers at the recent unveiling of the 2012 Starbucks Planners! Everyone was excited to see how the 2012 planner would look like!
Now, on its 9th year, and for the first time, this year, your favorite Starbucks Planner will be available in five (5) unique covers (Polar, Cherry, Spruce, Bamboo and Oak).
Starbucks Shared Planet
The design and materials used reflect this year’s Starbucks Shared Planet theme.
Starbucks Shared Planet is the company’s commitment in doing business in ways that are good to each other and the planet. This year’s planner supports these pillars through the Ethical Sourcing, Environmental Stewardship and Community Involvement.
The planner was produced in a facility that is FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified. This is an organization established to promote responsible management of the world’s forest. How cool is that? 🙂
Features and Designs
This year’s planners are made from recycled paper and engineered wood cover.
Starbucks Planner is Hard bound and has Strap
It is hard bound, light and handy. The size is small enough to fit in your bag. It also has a strap to hold your planner.
The pages are made from 70% recycled paper
Moreover, each planner comes with a pouch – you can place a pen, money or even your mobile phone inside. It is available from light to dark color.
Aside from the sleeve, it comes with a cute bookmark and a freebie – nine (9) different coupons that can be redeemed at all Starbucks stores in the Philippines in 2012.
Starbucks Planner Coupons
At the back is a pocket to keep your coupons.
Starbucks Planner Pages
Starbucks Planner for a Cause
The Starbucks Planner 2012 was made for a cause! For every planner redeemed, a donation will be made to Spark Hope, a program for early childhood care and development in partnership with UNICEF.
Exactly three days from now, you can avail of a Starbucks Christmas traditional  promo card and collect stickers! From November 3, 2011 to January 8, 2012. One sticker is awarded for each Starbucks beverage purchase.
How To Get A Starbucks Planner and Coupon Redemption
Customers have two (2) options in collecting stickers to redeem one (1) Limited EditionStarbucks Coffee 2012 Planner.
Option 1. Collect stickers by purchasing nine (9) Christmas beverages plus eight (8) core beverages except bottled drinks.
Option 2. Purchase 23 core beverages aside from bottled drinks
The Starbucks Planner tradition begins on November 3! Support the cause, buy a drink, collect stickers and have your Merry Christmas and a Planned New Year with the 5 Starbucks 2012 Planners! Which one will you choose? 🙂
If you’re looking for a new chill-out place without the pretensions of being cool-and-all-that, Big Bad Wolf is the place to be at.
Big Bad Wolf in Fort Bonifacio
Effortlessly, the relaxed and homey setup of Big Bad Wolf just makes you feel at home and in the company of your favorite friends with good food. This is what I felt the first time I went there and got to meet 2 of the three owners, Neil Paras and Ponch del Rosario.Â
I wasn’t really expecting to meet them since my meeting there was supposed to be with the people of Brieo Deals. Anyhow, it was a good chat. I came to know that all three were high school buds who had a common goal of establishing a restaurant just like how they envisioned Big Bad Wolf now – cozy, good ambiance, and great food.
Speaking of great food, they serve different preparations of steak, grilled meat, pasta, light meals, and appetizers they call little plates.
Best of all, they also serve the not-so-usual preparations of dishes we know. I’m can be a little adventurous when it comes to food so I do appreciate restaurants who creatively comes up with new fares to gear away from the usual stuff which can become boring in time.
Let the photos and names sell themselves (Top photo is Santol-smoked Pork Belly with Dirty Rice). 🙂
Potato Skins with Boursin Dip (P120)- highly recommended
Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup (P230)
Fresh Tuna Wrap with Wasabi Mayo (P220)
Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Wings (P170) - I call this the Big Bad BonChon Chicken Wolf. 🙂
Poached Egg Carbonara Pasta - very good while it's hot
Goat Cheese & Chorizo Rolls (P240)
Bacon Wrapped Middle Eastern Dates (P280) - I loved this specially if you prefer it sweet
Peppered Chuck Steak (P490)
Dorado Fillet Wrapped in Bacon (P350) - for bacon lovers
They just had a promotions deal with Brieo Deals last month, but you can get updates form their Facebook page as well.
Big Bad Wolf
G/F Fairways Tower, 5th Ave. Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City
+632.822.5833
Big Bad Wolf Restaurant Interiors
Tell your closest friends of this new hideaway called Big Bad Wolf, tucked quietly at the back of Fairways Tower at the corner of 5th Avenue and McKinley in Fort Bonifacio, share some wine or beer, and enjoy the night.
In celebration of our 2nd anniversary this month, “everyone’s food blog” – NomNom Club, together with the KFC Tower Burger, challenges you to “Demolish the Tower Burger with NomNom Club!“
KFC Tower Burger
In addition to the existing official “Demolish the Tower Burger” contest, “Demolish the Tower Burger with NomNom Club!” encourages all bloggers in Metro Manila to participate in this special and limited activity for you to try!
What’s in it For You:
1.) Get to Demolish the Tower Burger for FREE complete with the set meal of fries and a drink.
2.) Be successful in demolishing the Tower Burger completely within 2 minutes (while being recorded with your own video camera) and get an instant P300 KFC Gift Certificate!
3) Be able to upload your video on YouTube, join KFC’s official contest, and get a chance to win and experience the much-awaited Night Race in Singapore! Click HERE for the official KFC contest mechanics.
How To Join:
1) Know Where NomNom Club Is
Monitor the NomNom Club Facebook Page and await the wallpost schedule to be announced everyday from Sept 13 to Sept 16 anytime from 12nn to 8pm. At least 1 wallpost per day will reveal at least 1 KFC branch where NomNom Club is located and what time you can catch him there.
For example (on the NomNomClub FB wallpost):
“Hello guys! catch @NomNomClub at KFC Cubao Branch (back of Gateway Mall) from 5pm to 7pm and get the chance to demolish the KFC Tower Burger!“
“I’m going to KFC <insert branch> at <time> to take on @KFC Philippines Demolish the Tower Burger Challenge with @NomNomClub !”
Don’t forget to tag @KFC Philippines and @NomNomClub (tag by writing “@†first) in the message.
3) Join On-The-Spot
Be there within the announced time, easily look for NomNom and participate! Come early because only 5 contestants per hour can be accepted. When you come late beyond the announced time, he’s not there anymore! (Although you can still buy for yourself a Tower Burger and participate in KFC’s official Demolish the Tower Burger Contest ).
This is how NomNom looks like in person 🙂
Requirements:
1) Subscribe to NomNom Club HERE or join NomNom Foodie Club HERE to get insider tips (through your email) of the locations in advance.
2) Bring your camera. If you don’t have company, NomNom can hold your camera and time you while you devour the KFC Tower Burger.
3) Bring a Valid ID. I will be carrying a tablet with Wi-Fi to verify on-the-spot if your FB profile was able to post the required message and tags and if your FB profile photo actually looks like you! 🙂
Demolish the Tower Burger with NomNom Club!
The big box of KFC Tower Burger got buns, creamy mayo, crisp and fresh lettuce, a hash brown and the original recipe chicken patty. It also stands as a 2-inch high burger (or more) that stack up high!
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