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June 13th, 2010 — Affairs, Casual, Cravings, Makati, Ortigas, places, Promos / Events, Restaurants, The Fort, Where To Eat
In a recent Jollibee Breakfast Joys breakout party, Jollibee introduced their new Sausage and Egg Pandesal with a surprise performance involving the members of the media.
Jollibee Breakfast Joys Breakout with Bloggers Arpee, Ryan and Eric
Jollibee Sausage and Egg Pandesal
It came as a surprise when fellow morning diners and strangers begun standing up, singing, and dancing. This was followed by media practitioners from print and TV. Then suddenly, fellow bloggers Eric, Arpee, and Ryan who were with us at the table, also broke out into a song and dance number.
Jollibee Breakfast Meal
The Jollibee Sausage & Egg Pandesal I was holding almost fell of my hand. However, naturally, I had to put it down for a while as my blogger instincts kicked-in and powered up my camera – I took pictures and a video of the once-in-a-lifetime chance to record a song and dance number by some of the most prominent food bloggers in the country. 🙂
Here’s the short video of fun and celebration :)Ă‚Â :
Jollibbe Breakfast Joys Breakout Event
And yes, the new Sausage and Egg Pandesal is Jollibee‘s morning breakfast answer to McDonald‘s Sausage McMuffin with Egg. 🙂
June 1st, 2010 — Bar/Grills, Casual, Cravings, Fine Dining, Hotels, Restaurants
By good fortune and friend Rowena, I recently had a satisfying lunch at 22 Prime in Discovery Suites at Ortigas, Pasig.
22 Prime Wines
I was ecstatic when the invitation came as I am aware of 22 Prime‘s reputation including a recent distinction including the recent Gold Spot Awards recognizing Manila’s Best Restaurants which I also covered. 22 Prime won in the Best Steak House category, as they also did the previous year.
The star of the day was 22 Prime’s Australian Tomahawk Chop.
It all begun when Discovery Corporate Chef – Chef David Pardo de Ayala, presented the Tomahawk Chop in its raw form and enormity – including the extra-large rib bone (in photo).
“Wow, that’s what we’re having for lunch in a while!” I said in my mind. 🙂
Australian Tomahawk Chop
It’s a 1 kilogram 6-star tenderplus Australian Beef Rib Eye Steak. You don’t actually order it by ‘serving‘ since each individual will have varying capacity to consume the Grilled Tomahawk Chop. But I say, on the average, you could share it with 4 of your other friends. 🙂
Chef David Pardo de Ayala
Chef David adds that meat should be prepared in room temparature before cooking.
This helps the cook have more control on the cooking temparature and hence achieve the desired browning of the outside meat.
When asked about his secret, “It’s all about the meat – quality, sourcing, and how it’s prepared“.
And so the Grilled Tomahawk Chop was finally served.
It came sliced with a casserole of baby vegetables and a bowl of Caesar Salad of which 22 Prime is also famous for.
Grilled Tomahawk Chop with Vegetables and Caesar Salad
Verse 1 by Brookland Valley
As expected, the beef rib eye steak was juicy and its prime cut meat, tender.
The sides and the Caesar Salad are also commendable.
At P4800, this specialty menu is paired with a bottle of Verse 1 Cabernet Sauvignon wine by Brookland Valley to complete the meal.
22 Prime in Discovery Suites
Get your power lunch or filling dinner of the Grilled Tomahawk Chop as this is only available starting today, June 1 until June 15, 2010.
22 Prime is located at the 22nd Floor of Discovery Suites. For reservations, call 683-8222.
May 31st, 2010 — Appetizer, Casual, Cravings, places, Restaurants, Where To Eat
East for Eastwood, that is. About a month ago, I found myself with some friends trying out the new Korean restaurant in Eastwood City Libis, Quezon City – Kogi Bulgogi.
Kogi Bulgogi Appetizers
They are conveniently located at the second floor of the new Eastwood Mall. Because of our large group, we had to dine alfresco. From the outside, the interior looks simple but stylish and cozy.
Now, the food. We started with the traditional Korean complimentary appetizers consisting of potato slices, crispy dilis, string beans, vegetables, and of course – Kimchi.
We had the pan fried Korean Tofu Steak and California Roll for appetizers. The fresh crabsticks, mango, cucumber strips and rice rolled in fish roe packs the California rolls.
Tofu Steak
California Roll
Japchae Noodles
Japchae Noodles (stir fried vermicelli) with beef and mixed vegetables came next. Japchae noodles never fail me as I love the soft noodles made flavorful with the spices.
The main dishes came in droves with Chicken Kalbi, Bulgogi, and Kimchi Rice served at the same time. There was an instant rush of desire to indulge but we had to restrain ourselves and take some photos first (blogger’s nature).
Chicken Kalbi is a set of grilled spicy chicken thighs accompanied by three sauce variants (which I cannot remember anymore 🙂 ) while Bulgogi is marinated beef with mushrooms. The owner also mentioned that the beef they use are all imported US Prime.
Chicken Kalbi
Bulgogi
The stir-fried Kimchi Rice came with pickled cabbage, white radish, and cucumber flavored with garlic, green onion and chili pepper.
Dulsot Bibimbap
The highlight of the dinner for me would be the Dulsot Bibimbap (Beef with raw egg). Bibimbap is steamed rice with beef, seasoned vegetables, and egg served in a heated stone pot.
The dish is served with ingredients neatly placed separately within the bowl. The traditional prepration is to stir-mix all the ingredients inside the bowl and pour the raw egg while it is smoking hot. This will lightly coook the egg which mixes well with all the ingredients (top photo).
After dinner, as the usual me, I was already anticipating dessert. However, my seatmate Rowena enlightened me that traditional Korean cuisines are not actually fond of the usual sweet desserts we Filipinos are used to. They are usually limited to simple servings of mixed fruits. With this, I managed my expectation and realized that this is the reason their menu is not fond of desserts.
Kogi Bulgogi Eastwood City
Expect the possibility of some changes in their menu as they were only about a month in operations when we dined in (which makes two months as of this writing). The serving sizes are also good for two to three persons only. We failed in this area as there were five of us in the table. It’s good that there were a number of dishes.
Overall, it was a good Korean dinner at Kogi Bulgogi highlighted by the Bibimbap. 🙂
May 30th, 2010 — Casual, Cravings, Makati, Ortigas, Pizza / Pasta, places, Restaurants, Where To Eat
I was recently invited by a friend to try out Angel’s Pizza Pasta in their Ortigas-Pasig branch at CityGolf Plaza , Julia Vargas Ortigas Center corner meralco Avenue beside Ortigas Home Depot.
It was a simple and homey pizza store with enough space for about 20 dine-in customers. My friend also mentioned that Angel’s Pizza * Pasta * Combo‘s owners were previous franchisers of the Domino’s Pizza we were familiar with a few years back.
They offer 11 variants of original hand-tossed pizza in Medium, Family and Big Family sizes with price range from P249 to P555.
We tried out a number of pizza from their menu including Tuna Pesto and the flagship Extra Feast; but two variants caught my attention well.
Angel's Double
First was the Angel’s Double Cheesy Melt. Angel’s Double are double-decker thin crust pizzas with literally two kinds of pizza on top of the other for a standard Big Family size (P599 ).
Tthe Angel’s Double Cheesy Melt consists of Mozzarella and Cheddar cheese on top and a spread of pepperoni between the 2 thin crusts. This reminded me of what I sometimes do with my pizza – having two slices and making a sandwich out of them; although this time with two different flavors 🙂
Angel's Double Cheesy Melt
As far as I know, this is the only pizza chain which offers this style of pizza preparation. The other two Angel’s Doubles flavors are BBQ and Cheesy Burger.Ă‚Â You could also order three extra sauces namely: sour cream, cheddar and tangy tomato.
Second to surprise me was the Angel’s Style hand-tossed pizza. It has the usual pizza toppings such as Mozzarella cheese and onion (mushroom too) but what sets it apart are the chicken chunks in barbecue sauce! Yummy! To put it plainly and direct to the point, NomNom recommends this for the pizza lovers with discriminating palates. 🙂 I so love it!
Angel's Style
The Angel’s Style pizza is available in size choices of 14“, 12 Slices(₱555), 12“, 8 Slices(₱435), 9“, 6 Slices(₱315).
My imagination wishes for an Angel’s Doubles of Angel’s Style – that would be a truly doubly amazing combination!
Angel's Style with Chicken Barbecue and Angel's Double
As of this writing, my fingers are itching to call their delivery hotlineĂ‚Â 922-22-22, but I know there’s none near me; yet. However, they haveĂ‚Â branches in Makati, Kalayaan QC, Pasig, Sucat Paranaque, Fairview, Recto, Malate, UN Avenue, and Dagupan.
Most of their stores are for take-out only with a few dine-in stores like the branch where I had my pizza in Ortigas (I also hope they can fix the air conditioning system immediately).
Angel's Pizza * Pasta * Combo
Angel’s Pizza Corp Stores PROMOS
Buy 1 Take 1 Promo
(DI – dine in;Ă‚Â TO– take out; DE – delivery)
Makati Store
10am-1pm DI TO DE
12mid to 3am DI TO only
Kalayaan Store
10am to 1pm DI TO DE
Fairview Store
All day dine-in/take-out only —Buy BF free BF
10am to 1pm DI TO DE
Pasig Store
10am-1pm DI TO DE
10pm-12mid DI TO DE
Sucat
10am-1pm DI TO DE
10pm-12mid DI TO DE
Recto
10am to 1pm DI TO DE
Malate
All day B1T1-DI TO DE
SM Advantage Card, Prestige, BDO Rewards cardholders & Boardwalk members get 20% discount on every pizza purchase or get free Medium Pizza for every purchase of Big Family Pizza in Angel’s Pizza Pasta Combo.
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May 23rd, 2010 — Beverage, Casual, Coffee Shops, Cravings, Makati, Ortigas, places, Restaurants, Sweet Shops, The Fort, Where To Eat
The Philippine national weather agency recently announced that the Philippines will experience a lengthened summer extending from May to end of June.
Figaro Summer Frost Peach Lychee Sunrise
This means that the 38 or so degrees Celsius temperature everyday would most likely to be experienced up to next month.
Thank goodness that in this country, drink coolers abound. One such to be sought for is Figaro‘s Summer Frost line of icy cool drinks to quench that heat-drenched throat.
Figaro Summer Frost Summer Beverages
Figaro‘s Summer Frost is a mix of finely blended ice for that smooth refreshing gulp that comes in three varieties namely Watermelon Grape Breeze, Green Apple Cucumber Whirl, and Peach Lychee Sunrise.
Having tried all those three, my favorite is the sweet Watermelon Grape Breeze with grape skin fiber. Peach Lychee comes next with the strong lychee flavor and finally the Green Apple Cucumber.
Try one now as Figaro‘s summer quencher Summer Frost is available only until June 22, 2010 at P125 each.
May 15th, 2010 — Affairs, Appetizer, Bar/Grills, Beverage, Casual, Coffee Shops, Cravings, Dessert, Fine Dining, Hotels, Makati, Ortigas, Pizza / Pasta, places, Promos / Events, Restaurants, Street Fare, Sweet Shops, The Fort, Where To Eat
ManilaQ's Corned Beef Pansigang
The Ultimate Taste Test 4.0 was concluded aĂ‚Â few hours ago – May 14 – at the NBC Tent in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig.
I’m usually slow in publishing my stories taking a few days or more. So, I’m first releasing some of the photos I took earlier in the Ultimate Taste Test 4.0 foodie event organized by Anton Diaz of Our Awesome Planet and hosted by foodies Ivan Man Dy and Spanky Enriquez.
Marty's Baconette Strips Snack (chichirya)
A lot happened and so much food consumed within the three solid hours of food tasting by more than 1000 foodies being served by about 50 food suppliers.
There’s even a voting / ranking system of the best tasting food in the UTT.
For now, feel free to feast on some photos of the Ultimate Lamon, este, Tasting event:
Main Courses / Entrees
Denim Kitchen
Ultimate taste Test Lechon
The Fruit Garden (leftmost top), Happy Green (Right bottom)
Ultimate Taste Test 4.0 - ManilaQ
Empanada Avenue
Roast DucK Siopao
Desserts:
Chocolate Moist Cake
Purple Dough Desserts
Frozen Meringue by Tina Raines
Divinr Drsserts (Leftmost Top ); Dulceline Gourmets (Leftmost Bottom); Monterey (Upper Right)
Kraze Kitch Bakeshop
Ultimate Taste Test Desserts (I forgot the dessert place name) 🙂
More Brands
ManilaQ, Crave Burger, Muscovy, Swirls
The People / Crowd
Mombloggers (upper left); Performers (lower left); Bobby Yan (lower right)
Arpee Lazaro of Aqua Health Alkaline Water
Ella Ganda's Liempo (upper left); college orgmates (upper center); Crave Burger (upper right)
Ivan Man Dy of Old Manila Walks (night's host with Spanky Enriquez)
Ultimate Taste Test 4.0
The stories behind the photos and my recommendations of the Ultimate Taste Test 4 will follow in a few days so visit this blog again to check out which servings made it to NomNom‘s top list. 🙂
May 12th, 2010 — Affairs, Appetizer, Bar/Grills, Beverage, Casual, Coffee Shops, Cravings, Dessert, Makati, Ortigas, Pizza / Pasta, places, Promos / Events, Restaurants, Sweet Shops, The Fort, Where To Eat
After the successful Ultimate Taste Tests in the previous years, Anton Diaz of Our Awesome Planet, with the participation of about 50 food suppliers invite you to the Biggest Ultimate Taste Test in the Philippines!
To be held on May 14, 2010, 7 to 10pm at 1,000 foodies are expected to troop to the NBC Tent, Bonifacio Global City in Taguig. The foodies-turned-food critics will taste-test some of the upcoming food concoctions of tomorrow and newest young brands.
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May 13 5pm Update
The 1000 foodie slots are all filled up; even for walk-ins on the day itself
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Not to be dismissed as a simple buffet, it’s like taking a peek inside a foodie’s kitchen and getting a taste of their food. Moreover, participants can rate them and provide feedback.
The event will be hosted by Old Manila Walks food-culture guide and foodie Manila Boy Blogger Ivan Man Dy and Spanky Enriquez, respectively. The Comedy Cartel will also be there a s a special guest.
A contribution fee of P230/head includes a P200 contribution to MASED (Macario Arnold for Socio-Economic Development) Foundation’s Out-of-School Youth Program and P30 for one bottle of any of the San Miguel Lifestyle Brews: San Miguel Super Dry, Premium All-Malt and Cerveza Negra(on ly for 18 yrs old & above) . For children who are 3-6 years old, the contribution fee is only P100.
Participation mechanics through registration as one of the 1,000 foodies in the event is not included in the article anymore since it is two days away. You are encouraged to try coming early as walk-ins. For more details, you may email Rache at rache@diaz.ph
Note: Parking is available at The Fort Strip or around the NBC Tent.
Food Suppliers as of last week
Appetizers / Starters (9)
1. Brazo by Ces Lopez
St. Francis Quiche (with Portobello and Asparagus)
Chicken Pork Adobo Quiche
Classic Quiche Lorraine in Gruyere Cheese
2. Denim Kitchen
Bangus Sardines in Canola Oil
Smoked Mackerel in Olive Oil, Crunchy Garlic, Mango Chutney
3. Chile Vitas
Chile Cheese, Chile Vinegar, Chile Mustard & Chile Pepper sauce
4. Maison de Valere‘s chicken liver pate on toasts.
5. The Fruit Garden Assorted Fruit Jam
6. Joax Ingredients & Food Development Corporation‘s Fried cured meat and Dimsum
7. Emapanada Avenue‘s Empanadas
8. Oishi Smart C+ lemon variant and Marty’s Baconnette Strips
9. Anla’s Congee
Main Course / Meat (13)
10. Lattize’s Lengua Sulipena and Corned Beef
11. Pepita’s Kitchen Lechon
12. Sunrise Bucket Chicken Wings
13. Dulcelin main course + 1 dessert
14. Sakae Sushi Spider Roll Sushi
15. Pepetons Grill
Kapalmuks – deep-fried pig face, it’s like crispy pata
Sinuman na tyan ng Bangus – Bangus belly wrapped in banana leaves
Binalay – Ibanag’s kakanin
Bundok rice – Pinoy version of Thai bagoong rice
16. Goodles Pasta
17. Crave Burger
18. JAM Foods‘ Angus Beef Tapa
19. True Santos Duck Farm’s Muscovy Duck Ham (with special ham sauce)
20. Jay’s Caldereta
21. The Classic Roast Whole Roast Duck and Roast Duck Siopao
22. Qasa 61‘s Marikina Cuisine
Desserts (16)
23. Kraze Kitch Bakeshop
Lengua de Gato – original, almonds, oatmeal raisin, ube
Flourless Chocolate Cake
24. Adee’s Caramel Bars
25. Savoury Pies
Frozen Lemon and Herb Pie plus Frozen Strawberry Pie
26. Marveron Enterprises
Macaroons, apple pie, food for the gods and fresh lumpiang ubod
27. Purple Dough
Chocolate Chip Cookies/Peanut Butter Cookies
28. Heidi’s Taiwan Snowflakes Ice
29. Craveman Food Ventures Inc.
Shaved Snow with toppings/flavors: Strawberry, Mango,
Chocolate, Banana-choco, Ube-Munggo, Sweet Corn, Peanut
30. Better Sweet Spot’s Cakes & Cupcakes – Dark Chocolate Cheese,
Red Velvet, Chocolate Lava, Chewy Chocolate
31. Crepes & Cream Fiesta Halo Crepe
32. The Bandana Baker Mango Bars, Mega Chocolate Cookies, Cranberry & White Chocolate cookies
33. Anne Hilario‘s Chocolate praline ganache cake
34. Benzi‘s Cheese Brownies, Apple Bavarian Torte Cheesecake Lollipop or Cheesecake Truffle
35. Divine Desserts
36. Jeren‘s Kefir for Vegan from Coconut Kefir Dressing
37. Boracay’s Frozen Swirl Kefir
38. Fruits in Ice Cream Summer Cafe (FIC) Sansrival
Drinks (6)
39. San Miguel Lifestyle Brew’s San Mig Dry, Cerveza Negra, Premium All-Malt
(Tasting Portions for FREE, P50/bottle during the event)
Note: Beer will only be served to Foodies 18 years old and above
40. SodaStream by Max.Ideas Marketing Corporation
41. Conlins Coffee by Conlins Coffee World Inc.
42. El Kapitan Coffee
43. Arpee Lazaro’s Aqua Health alkaline ionized water
44. Paco Magsaysay‘s Holly’s Milk
See you at the Ultimate Taste Test 4.0 on May 14 and let’s take on the food critic’s hat. Everybody’s input will be essential. 🙂
May 7th, 2010 — Affairs, Beverage, Casual, Cravings, Dessert, Makati, Ortigas, places, Promos / Events, Restaurants, Sweet Shops, The Fort, Where To Eat
P10 C2 500ml for Voters
The C2 Green tea brand advocates a cool and clean elections this coming May 10 with their campaign “I keep my Vote Cool and Clean!”. It intends to heighten awareness and encourage Filipinos to vote and promote honest elections.
C2 Cool and Clean Elections!
C2 Green Tea products and some exciting premium items will be made available to voters at C2 booths located in selected voting precincts around Metro Manila on May 10, 2010.
C2 500ml bottles of any flavor would also be available for voters only at P10 in any 7-Eleven and Ministop stores simply by presenting the indelible ink marked on their fingers.
Through the campaign, C2 Green Tea maker aims to empower Filipinos to keep their votes cool and clean while making the voting experience a more meaningful and affirmative experience.
Krispy Kreme Free Orange You Glad Chillers for Voters and KK Friends
Join Krispy Kreme‘s Promo and wait for your corresponding email. On Election Day, bring a print out of the “VOTE” email you will receive (similar to the one below) and visit any Krispy Kreme branch in the Philippines.
Krispy Kreme Encourages Voters!
Present the email print out and show your finger with the indelible ink and enjoy a free Krispy Kreme Orange You Glad Chiller. Let’s DOugh Our Part and Vote!
Noy-Bayani
NoyNoy Aquino
I have also decided to share my choice for president in the person of Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III. In this election, I am giving my vote to the one I believe can make a true change in the government. I decided to choose a candidate who is criticized to lack experience and background but is dedicated to eliminating corruption and has a clear conscience.
Among all the presidentiables, I believe he is the one who will do what he said and fulfill with his best what he promised.
Bayani Fernando
I choose Bayani Fernando for the capabilites he has shown and the changes and improvements he has implemented in Marikina City and the MMDA. A man of action with ideals for a disciplined public society.
For the senatoriables, my longlist include Ople, Hontiveros, Acosta, Cayetano, Guingona, Drilon, Defensor–Santiago, Roco, De Venecia, Osmena (Serge), Tamano, Ocampo (Satur), Lim, Pimentel, and Enrile. Three more needs to be dropped. I still have the weekend to think it through. 🙂
The online community is encouraged to use the #juanvote hashtag for their reports and social comments on May 10, 2010.