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Hungry Holiday Feast with Yellow Cab Pizza

Yellow Cab Fuels the Hungry with the Hustlin’ Holiday Promos!

HUNGRY? How about lunch in the Big Apple? This Christmas, there’s really #NoStoppingTheHungry with Yellow Cab Pizza. As Yellow Cab is giving its hungriest hustlers new offerings that will surely fuel their need to keep on going this holiday season. It’s literally a win-win situation: good food, great fun, plus a chance to win an all-expense-paid trip for 2 to New York. So stuff your tummies, pack your bags, and bite into Yellow Cab Pizza’s Hungry Holiday Feast!

Yellow Cab Pizza literally takes the HUNGRY to New York

It’s go big or go home with Yellow Cab’s Hungriest Holiday Raffle. Where one lucky, hungry soul gets an all-expense paid trip for two to the Big Apple! We’ve actually just arrived from our big US trip and New York will always be a top destination for us! (Check out our New York Food Tour Reviews here.)

So how do you win? All you need to do is order from Yellow Cab starting now until December 31. To qualify to be part in the hungriest raffle. For every single receipt, qualify for the following entries:

P999.00 to P1,788.00 = one raffle ticket
P1,799.00 to P2,488.00 = two raffle tickets
P2,499.00 and above = three raffle tickets

For those who don’t win the grand prize, 999 winners will get the chance to avail of a free Bronx Creamy Mushroom Pizza. How generous, right? So guys, the bigger the purchase, the more entries for the Hungry Holiday Feast promo. And the more chances of bagging that much coveted trip for 2 to the big NYC!

Hungry Holiday Feast: The most complete Yellow Cab bundle ever!

Back-to-back celebrations are sure well on their way this holiday season. And what better way to feed the hungry crowd than with Yellow Cab’s Hungry Holiday Feast?

With almost everything their menu has to offer, each order comes with an 18” 2-in-1 Pizza featuring the pizza joint’s bestsellers New York Finest and #4 Cheese, three pastas namely Yellow Cab’s signature Charlie Chan (my fave!), Chicken Alfredo and Spaghetti & Meatballs.

It also comes with a 12pc. Chicken Box in Hot Chix, Garlic Parmesan and Salt & Pepper flavors, and two 1.5L bottles of Mountain Dew. Finish it off with Strawberry and Pistachio ice cream, the Hungry Holiday Feast really has everything. And it’s all for only P2,789.00!

And that’s not all, every receipt order of the Hungry Holiday Feast is worth 5 raffle tickets for the Hungriest Holiday Raffle. So order one now to up your chances for a FREE trip to New York! Whoa, what a #HustlinHoliday!

Disclaimer: The new Bronx Creamy Mushroom Pizza was so tempting that my family couldn’t help but take a bite even before I got home. Thus the half eaten pizza (oops!) It was creamy, light, yet savory!

Ain’t no party like a Yellow Cab Ultimate UnliParty

Don’t wait to get invited to a party, why not throw the party yourself with Yellow Cab’s annual Ultimate Unli Party?

And this year, it’s even bigger than ever. On December 5, enjoy unlimited slices of Hawaiian or The Bronx Creamy Mushroom pizza and free-flowing Mountain Dew for only P399.00. The Ultimate Unli Party now also comes with one serving of regular Hot Wings and Charlie Chan Chicken Pasta or Spaghetti & Meatballs for dine-in customers.

For hustlers who prefer to bring the food to where their crowd is via takeout, delivery, or curbside pickup, there’s also something for you. You can avail of the 14” Hawaiian and The Bronx Creamy Mushroom pizzas for only P999.00. Generous, complete, and value for money, Yellow Cab’s Ultimate Unli Party is the most awaited event for foodies and hustlers everywhere.

Don’t miss out on these holiday specials. Visit your nearest Yellow Cab branch today. Order a Hungry Holiday Feast and have a very #HustlinHoliday! See you in New York!

#HungryHolidayFeast #NoStoppingTheHungry

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November 26, 2018 0 comment

Makati

Nono’s by Classic Confection (Three Central, Makati)

written by hilaryhao

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Christmas is just around the corner and we all know what that means—back-to-back reunions and get-togethers with family and friends. While traditionally celebrated at home, it’s becoming more and more common to celebrate these at a restaurant—I, myself, contribute to this growing trend (no need to wash the dishes after the party? Count me in!)

With Metro Manila’s growing food scene, I love looking for new places to hold these get-togethers in and I particularly adore restaurants with cozy interiors. I’ve been eyeing Nono’s with their retro 60’s interior when they opened their first two branches north in UP Town Center and in Podium and was happy to see them finally open a branch towards the south at Three Central in Makati.

Interiors of Nono’s

The team at Nono’s probably also thought of the upcoming holidays because they recently launched 7 new dishes—just in time for the holidays 😉 The new menu, called Wine Pairing, stays true to Nono’s comfort food offerings and pairs well with their new wines from Happy Living Philippines. These seven new dishes are: Burrata Cheese Platter, Fresh Burrata Salad, Sole and Chips, Pizza Pull Apart, Steak and Mashed Potatoes, Penne with Stracciatella, and Beef Burgundy.

Wine Pairing

Burrata Cheese Platter (Php455)

Pair with White Wine

Suggested Wine Pairing:

Chateau Gantonnet Bordeaux Blanc (Bottle – Php1,200)

Burrata Cheese Platter (Php455)

When this arrived on our table we wondered if we had ordered ice cream with chocolate sauce but quickly realized that what was in front of us was actually a generous serving of Burrata served with fresh tomatoes, basil, grilled sourdough, and walnuts. Nono’s Burrata, while tasty on its own, is best topped on the sourdough and accompanied by all the fresh ingredients.

Aside from the Platter, Nono’s also serves their burrata in a salad tossed with strawberries, cherry tomatoes, arugula, and raspberry vinaigrette dressing.

Sole and Chips (Php475)

Pair with White Wine

Suggested Wine Pairing:

Beringer Main & Vine Chardonnay (Glass – Php250; Bottle – Php950)

Sole and Chips (Php475)

Comfort food at its most extreme—a timeless plate of fish and chips. Nono’s take on this classic dish replaces the common Dory with Sole and coats the fish in beer batter. The fish and the fires were tasty, tender and crispy—but I felt falls behind compared to the other dishes in the new menu.

Pizza Pull Apart (Php355)

Pair with Red Wine

Suggested Wine Pairing:

Beringer Main & Vine Cabernet Sauvignon (Glass – Php250; Bottle – Php950)

The Pizza Pull Apart filled with Chorizo, Mozzarella Cheese, and Herbed Tomato Sauce was easily everyone’s favorite dish. Aside from oozing mozzarella cheese (I don’t think anyone can get enough of mozzarella), its playful take on the crowd-favorite margherita pizza made it a fun dish to share with everyone else at the table.

Pizza Pull Apart (Php355)

Penne with Stracciatella (Php375)

Pair with Red Wine

Suggested Wine Pairing:

Beringer Main & Vine Cabernet Sauvignon (Glass – Php250; Bottle – Php950)

Penne pasta cooked al dente, heaped with a generous serving of Stracciatella and parmesan cheese, and topped with a delicate leaf of arugula makes for a cheesy and rich red-sauce pasta. Recently I’ve been watching Frankie Celenza’s pasta videos on YouTube and seeing how Nono’s pasta sauce has a nice sheen immediately tells me that their pasta is cooked just right 😉 (it tasted just right too and the sauce had just the right consistency!)

Beef Burgundy (Php455)

Pair with Red Wine

Suggested Wine Pairing:

Beef Burgundy (Php455)

Domaine de Mauperthuis Pinot Noir (Php 2,750)

A red wine infused dish paired with red wine has never been a bad idea—but, while the beef was cooked to incredible tenderness, I felt that the taste of red-wine was a bit too faint and could be made a bit stronger.

In case you do visit Nono’s, don’t forget to check out the cakes they have on display! Fun fact, before Nono’s came to be, it was originally called Classic Confections and served cakes, pastries, and cookies. Nono’s Chocolate Oblivion (the two chocolate cakes on the top shelf) is my absolute favorite and I’d buy a slice or two back when Classic Confection was still at Greenbelt 5

CONTACT

Nono’s by Classic Confections

Address: Ground Floor, Three Central, Valero Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City

Phone Number: +63 2 901 6748

Average Cost: Php800-1000 for 2 persons

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October 20, 2018 0 comment

Featured Makati

Soban K-Town Grill: Mega Meat BBQ Set

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Korean Barbecue Greenbelt: Soban K-Town Grill

Korean Barbecue for a party of 4? Grab three of your buddies and have a meaty feast with the new Mega Meat BBQ Set from Soban K-Town Grill. For only Php 2,000, Soban K-Town’s Mega Meat BBQ Set comes with a whopping 1,200 grams of Premium Meat. Plus you get unlimited rice, soup, and side dishes (selection of 6).

Mega Meat BBQ Set: The Meats!

Okay I know what you’re thinking. Yes, it’s not unlimited like other sprouting samgyupsal joints offer. But, personally I’d rather go for premium quality (and taste) rather than quantity. And I mean 1,200 grams not much for 4 people? That’s already a feast, right? 🙂

And there are three things that I loved about the Mega Meat BBQ Set of Soban K-Town Grill. To begin with, each kind of meat is freshly cut and served for cooking. Second, each type is beautifully-marinated in distinct flavors (from light, to heavy, and spicy). And third, should you have uncooked meat leftovers, you can bring them home. And for only Php 500 per head, get treated to this selection of premium Korean barbecue meats:

300g Fresh Beef Belly

180g Marinated Beef Belly

180g Fresh Pork Belly

180g Garlic Pork Belly

180g Chili Bean Pork Belly

180g Boneless Fried Chicken

Quick tip 1: According to their staff, best to cook your meats from light to heavy flavors.

Out of the six meats, I enjoyed the Marinated Beef Belly and Chili Bean Pork Belly best. Love the savory flavor of the beef belly and the spicy twist of the pork belly. The fried chicken was a clear winner too! Crunchy outside and tender inside.

Note: The Mega Meat BBQ Set is just for 4 persons max. So any additional pax ( must order either a Solo Set or A la Carte as well.

Mega Meat BBQ Set: The Sides

Of course no Korean barbecue will be complete without the famous sides. And for Soban K-Town’s Mega Meat BBQ Set, you get 6 side dishes, unlimited – for free! It includes Kimchi, Gyeranmari (Rolled Up Egg Omelette), Kangkong Doenjang, Gamja Sarada (Potato Salad), Sangchoo Geotjori (Lettuce with Vinaigrette) and Myeolchi Bokkeum (Stir-fried peanuts with anchovies). The Gyeranmari and the Myeolchi Bokkeum as they complimented my savory meal best.

For obvious reasons, Kimchi is my default side to go inside my samgyupsal wrap. The set also comes with unlimited lettuce, rice, and soup as well. Just add Php 20.00 for an instant upgrade to unlimited kimchi rice. I personally stick with plain rice though to contrast all the savory flavor in the meats. 🙂

Drinks aren’t part of the Mega Meat BBQ set though. I had their Mango Banana shake and it was so refreshing for just Php 105.00 per glass! Wow!

Exceptional Service at Soban K-Town Grill

I love cooking my own food so I really enjoy Korean barbecues. But should you need some assistance cooking the Mega Meat BBQ Set, Soban K-Town’s staff are more than willing to help! I really applaud this exceptional service. Because based on experience, anyone would of course have the enthusiasm to grill at the start of the meal. But later on as the meats get cooked, you’d of course want to eat too, right? So yey, win-win situation for everyone!

All in all, I think the Mega Meat BBQ Set is really a bang-for-the-buck deal. It’s delicious, satisfying, and generous in servings. So the next time you have Korean barbecue in your mind, swing by any branch of Soban K-Town Grill and try their new Mega Meat BBQ Set. Meat you there!

CONTACT

Soban K-Town Grill

Level 3, Greenbelt 3, Ayala Center, Makati City

Other Branches: Eastwood Mall, SM North EDSA, Robinsons Place Manila, Alabang Town Center

Like Soban K-Town Grill on Facebook for updates.

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September 29, 2018 0 comment

Featured Makati

Barcino’s Party Trays and Packages

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Party Trays Manila: Barcino’s Party Trays and Packages

Who doesn’t love the holidays? Yes, it can be busy. But it’s an atmosphere that can’t be compared! Gifts aside, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year because it brings people together. And alongside with the merriment and cheer, comes all the amazing holiday food. Well, here’s great news for everyone throwing parties this Christmas 2018. Party trays and packages are becoming a trend. Luckily, one of my favorite Spanish restaurants in Manila, offers Barcino’s Party Trays and Packages for the holidays.

Barcino’s Party Trays vs Party Packages

Food at Barcino was always meant to be shared – from special someones to special groups of friends. With Christmas around the corner, you can also share all the great food from Barcino at the comfort of your home or office.

Looking to throw a party for 10-15 persons? Go for Barcino’s Party Packages. For as low as Php 500.00 per pax, savour a curated set of bestsellers from Barcino. Want to pick your own viands? Go for Barcino’s Party Trays. Choose any food tray from Barcino’s food offerings. From Paellas, Tapas, Carnes, to Postres. You decide. Party trays are good for 10 and 15 pax.

Barcino’s Party Packages

As of the moment, Barcino offers three (3) party packages for 10 and 15 pax. The Menu Catalan (Php 5,000/6,000), Menu Asturiano (Php 5,350/7,300), and Menu Gallega (Php 6,800/8,800).

Menu Gallega (Php 6,800 for 10 pax/8,800 for 15 pax)

We had the Menu Gallega and it was a FEAST! The Menu Gallega of Barcino consists of Ensalada de Pollo y Mango, Croquetas Setas, Chorizo Picante Frito, Pollo Empanado con Queso, Paella Negra, and Paella de Marisco.

Ensalada de Pollo y Mango

For appetizers, the Menu Gallega offers a crunchy mix of greens, topped with roasted chicken and mango chunks. The citrus vinaigrette definitely added a sweet and tangy flavor to the mix.

Croquetas Setas

Love Barcino’s croquetas? Don’t worry, this set has the Croquetas Setas (Mushroom Croquettes) in it. And they’re easily in my top 3 dish favorites. Loved how they’re nice and golden brown outside. While inside, a creamy mushroom filling is waiting for your delight.

The spinach version was also very good!

Chorizo Picante Frito

Love meat? Then you’ll definitely pop a lot of the Chorizo Picante Frito to whet your appetite. They’re just a little oily for my liking but the smoky taste definitely made up for it.

Pollo Empanado con Queso

Love chicken? Have a piece (or two) of the Pollo Empanado con Queso (Breaded Chicken with Cheese). I don’t think I was able to taste this one but it sure did look very appetizing.

Paella Negra and Paella de Marisco

Of course, no Spanish feast will be complete without the famous Paella. And good thing is that Barcino’s Menu Gallega offers two different paellas in the set: the Paella Negra and Paella de Marisco.

Paella Negra (regular serving, in store)

Now I know the black squid ink can put off some people but trust me, the Paella Negra is pretty good! A lot of us actually liked this more than the other. And I can totally understand why. It was savory and had a lot of the juicy squid flavor in it. Personally, though, I found it to have too much mayonnaise and needed a lot of lemon to contrast to the dish.

Paella de Marisco (regular serving, in store)

On the other hand, the Paella de Marisco (Seafood Paella) suited more to my liking. It had the perfect balance of flavor and texture. Plus points for the giant prawns that everyone highly coveted for!

Barcino’s Party Trays

Customized according to your liking, Barcino’s Party Trays will definitely steal the spotlight. Order the Paella de Gallina y Cerdo (Chicken and Pork Paella) for only Php 1,300 for 10 pax. Or go big with the Paella de Mixta (Mixed Paella) at Php 2,600 for 10 as well. For tapas, score some Croquetas Mixtas for Php 1,100 for 10. Or maybe some Chorizo & Cheese Platter for Php 2,900 only for 10.

For meat options, I definitely have my eyes on the Lengua Estofada con Patatas (Php 2,600 for 10). We had the Pollo Al Ajilo (Php 1,500 for 10) for lunch and it was just okay. I normally like my meat viands savory, so the citrusy/sour taste it had did not appeal much to me.

Pollo Al Ajilo (Php 1,500 for 10)

To cap off the afternoon, we had the Barcino’s Tarta de Manzana (Apple Pie, Php 860.00 for 10). I super enjoyed how flaky and crunch the puff pastry was. While the apple filling was creamy and had the perfect level of sweetness. The cinnamon topping was good addition too!

Barcino’s Tarta de Manzana (Apple Pie, Php 860.00 for 10).

How to Order Barcino’s Party Trays and Packages

All in all, I’d totally recommend Barcino’s Party Trays and Packages. They’re meant to impress on taste, without breaking the bank. For additional information,please visit their Facebook page. For events and catering, please call 0917-7045206 or e-mail eventsandcatering@rcgi.com.ph.

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September 28, 2018 0 comment

Featured Food Events Makati Recipes

Maya Hotcake: Five Easy Pancake Ideas

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Breakfast Recipes: Maya Hotcake Art

Hotcakes are a classic and beloved breakfast staple. Growing up, my siblings and I would look forward to Sunday mornings because of breakfast: Pancakes + Eggs + Bacon/Spam/Sausage. Whether you like hotcakes as is or with a generous slather of butter and syrup, this spongy breakfast food is a sure hit for the whole family. In the Philippines, there’s one pancake brand a lot of us grew accustomed to: Maya Hotcake. And a few weeks ago, I participated in their Maya Hotcake Art event. Check out how we did. And as a bonus, here are 5 easy pancake ideas that your family will love!

Hotcake Art 101. Photo courtesy of The Maya Kitchen.

Try the #MayaHotcakeArt Challenge

There’s a multitude of creative ways to whip up hotcakes. And honestly, no one needs to be a master chef or an expert artist to do them! Because Maya Hotcake Mix is wonderfully easy to make, you’ll want to explore fresh and fun ways to cook, plate and eat them.

Our weapons for the day! Photo courtesy of The Maya Kitchen.

Here are 5 easy ways you can start making #MayaHotcakeArt at home!

Drizzle on some chocolate syrup!

While we love some good ol’ maple syrup, chocolate syrup or spread is dark and thick enough to draw designs with. Not to mention, the delicious flavor it adds too! Use it to create fun patterns or doodle faces on the hotcakes! I personally tried doing this cute little piggy with round Maya Hotcake batter during the event. Not so bad, right?

Tip 1: Don’t forget to oil up your pan. Just enough so the batter won’t stick to the pan.

Cut your hotcakes into fun shapes!

Ube Mouse? Photo courtesy of Harvard of alwayshungry.ph

This one doesn’t even require any effort. Simply use some cookie cutters to turn your hotcakes into stars, animals, and other shapes! You can also make use rubber moulds if you wish. Just don’t forget to oil up your non-stick pan or the insides of the mould/cutter. So the batter won’t stick and popping out the hotcakes will be a breeze. Harvard used a big Mickey Mouse mould to make Ube hotcakes and it was too cute!

Get creative with toppings!

Got some chocolate chips you can use as eyes? Or maybe some whipped cream for a bushy wizard’s beard? Incorporate more sweet ingredients to add some flair to your #MayaHotcakeArt!

In our case, we used fruits (grapes,orange slices,strawberries) as eyes, hearts, ears for our animals. Time to let those creative juices flow!

Use squeeze bottles for easy design-making!

Have more complex designs in mind? Here’s a handy tip: fill a squeeze bottle with hotcake batter to make some amazing designs!

This gives you more control over the shape and look of your hotcake so you (and even the kids!) can draw fun shapes on the pan.

Tip 2: Draw your art on an oiled-up pan before turning off the heat. So the batter cooks evenly.

Have fun with some color!

Last but definitely not the least, add some food coloring to your batter! With the magic of food coloring, you have virtually no limits to making your hotcake art as eye-popping as possible! Just prepare your Maya Hotcake batter, put some McCormick food coloring, mix, and squeeze away! Imagine what you can do with a squeeze bottle for every color in the rainbow!

Tip 3: Want light and fluffy hotcakes? Keep your batter lumpy!

Our first task was to actually make our own Easter Bunnies! I decided to incorporate some color and add some decor like carrots. Check out how my Maya Hotcake Bunny turned out:

Join the #MayaHotCakeArt Contest

Confident in your Maya Hotcake Art creations? Join the #MayaHotcakeArt contest to show off your tasty designs. All you need to do is follow Maya Hotcakes and More on Facebook and Instagram (@mayahotcakesandmore). Then post a photo of your Hotcake Art with the hashtag #MayaHotcakeArt. Don’t forget to make sure that the post is public! Next, spread the fun of Maya Hotcake Art by getting your friends to like, comment, and share the post!

You can send in your entries from September 1 to October 31, 2018. The September winner will be announced on October 7. While the October winner will be revealed on November 7. Submissions will be judged based on creativity, visual appeal, and social media engagement. Two very lucky winners will score P20, 000 worth of Maya products. As well as a free pass to one of Maya Kitchen’s lifestyle classes!

Why wait around then? Whip out your squeeze bottles and let the hotcake designing commence! With Maya Hotcake, all cooking is happy cooking!

Forever Fave: Maya Hotcake Mix! Photo courtesy of The Maya Kitchen.

For more information on this, log on to www.themayakitchen.com, e-mail them at contactus@themayakitchen.com. Or visit The Maya Kitchen Culinary Center every Tuesday to Saturday at 8F Liberty Building, 835 A. Arnaiz Avenue (Pasay Road), Makati City. You may also call us at 8921185, 892-5011 local 108, or +63929 679 6102.

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September 18, 2018 0 comment

Featured Food Events Makati

An Afternoon Delight with J Cuppacakes

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Manila Events: An Afternoon Delight with J Cuppacakes

I’m a sweet tooth. I cannot end a meal without any dessert. Whether it’s a fruit, ice cream, kakanin, or cake. And why not, right? It makes me happy and puts me in a really good mood. And recently my #SugarRush dreams finally came true. Just a few weeks ago, I had the chance to try my hands at baking at the dainty J Cuppacakes in SM Jazz Residences Makati. Together with some fellow food bloggers, we had An Afternoon Delight with J Cuppacakes. Did we nail it? Read on to find out!

A Sweet Afternoon of Baking

Okay so before anything, here’s some good news and some bad news. The good news is: no cupcakes got burned and ours turned out pretty cute. The bad news is: everything looked and smelled so good, we must have eaten our sugar intake for a full week that day!

Last August 25, me and 19 other food bloggers and media personalities were personally invited by Chef Julianne Bernardo for an afternoon baking session.

Team Cupcake Rush!

We were divided into four groups and were assigned to bake our own Confetti Vanilla Cupcake with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting or Chocolate Cupcake with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting. Being Netflix binge-watchers, I named our team Team Cupcake Rush. I was with Chelsea Robato (@chelseamaey), Julie Lorenzo ((@feedmytummyph)) and Nina Cylene (@vamosviaje). And that afternoon, we had to do J Cuppacakes’ famous Chocolate Cupcake with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting.

Step 1: Ingredients Gathering and Prepping

Each team was given a station to prep while baking was done by the staff in their kitchen. And so the madness ensued!

Chef Julianne Bernardo giving us some quick Baking 101.

First stop: gathering all the ingredients from the common pantry. And it was crazy! I really felt like I was in an actual episode of #NailedIt!

Our other foodie friends Princess, Bettina, and Jen. 🙂

As soon as Julianne gave everybody the go signal, everyone just went crazy scrambling for all that’s needed! Of course I volunteered to do it because I’m competitive like that. Luckily, Julianne and her staff were around to help us figure things out.

Step 2: Batter and Frosting Making + Decorating

Once everything was complete, Jules took on the role of doing the batter. While Chelsea did the frosting in a breeze (she’s been baking since 5)! Then the fun part: decorations. Once the cupcakes were all baked and cooled down, all four of us tried our hands in cupcake decoration. We did the classic rosettes, spirals, and whatnots.

We then proceeded to flatlay our proud creations in the flatlay station. It was hot, crazy, and fun!

They also chose three winners for each category: Best Decorated Cupcake, Best Cupcake Flat-lay, Best Cupcake Selfie.

Although I would have wanted to win, but unfortunately, your girl isn’t as creative as many others (haha!) But I’m super glad my teammates Jules and Chelsea did for best decorate cupcake!

Step 3: EATING!

Of course, who bakes without eating? We must have baked 2 dozens so all four of us packed away a box to of cupcakes to bring home. The rest we ate after our baking session, alongside the wonderful dessert and meryenda spread prepared by J Cuppcakes that afternoon. Super proud how moist our cupcakes were! (AKA ‘MAY FUTURE’!)

All in all, I could attest that my afternoon delight with J Cuppcakes is one of my best and sweetest (literally and figuratively) foodie events to date. It wasn’t easy to say the least but I’m super delighted I did it. Who knows, this might be the start of a new passion project, right? Thanks J Cuppacakes for having us!

Thank you too for the awesome gift box I got to take home to share with family.

I absolutely loved the oatmeal cookies and fudge bars! As well as to the following event sponsors: Magnolia, All About Baking, Celebrations Party Central, Kitchen Aid, April Son Photography & Design, I Do Nails, and Stuarts Tea PH. Till the next!

#JCuppacakes #ArtInYourCravings #AfternoonsWithJCuppacakes

About J Cuppacakes

J Cuppacakes is the delightful place for your memorable, special, and “must be celebrated” events. It is your venue that fits gatherings such as baby and bridal showers, christening, and birthdays. Or even just simply catching up and hanging around with friends.

But their service doesn’t end there. J Cuppacakes aims to be part of your important dates in your life. As they cater “personalized” cupcakes and cakes, and dessert buffets. Even in-house and outside catering, decorating workshops and more.

Currently, J Cuppacakes has two (2) branches. The first one in Eastwood opened in 2012 and the second one in SM Jazz Residences. I’m sure the sweet tooth in me will be delighted even more as they will open their third branch soon in Marmico Bldg. in Katipunan Avenue.

Craving for more sweet surprises? Follow J Cuppacakes over at Facebook or Instagram.

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September 15, 2018 0 comment

Featured Makati Tops and Bests

Chao Shan Beef Taste Shabu-Shabu

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Shabu-Shabu Restaurant in Makati: Chao Shan Beef Taste

Attention Beef Lovers! A new shabu-shabu Restaurant in Makati is about to delight all your nmeaty cravings. Welcome to Chao Shan Beef Taste!

We couldn’t decided to we checked (almost) all in the menu! Oops!

Fresh and Authentic Chinese Shabu-Shabu

Chao Shan Beef Taste just opened their first store in Two Valero Building, Valero in Makati this month. This new shabu-shabu place proudly serves authentic Chinese Shabu-Shabu with the freshest beef everyday.

Look at all that beautiful meat! Oh the marbling!

In fact, it’s so fresh that all their meats are served within 6 hours after it’s been butchered. The result? Tender and extra flavorful meat every time. Here are 6 steps on how to have a delightful dining experience at Chao Shan Beef Taste:

1. Thou Shall Not Forget The Dips!

Before anything indulging in their shabu-shabu, thou shall not forget the DIPS! We loved that Chao Shan Beef Taste has a full condiments bar so you can make your own pairing sauce. Choose from three special sauces: Chao Beef (strong + little salty), Satay (mild + sweet), Special Chili (spicy).

I chose both the beef and satay sauces before topping them off with my favorite spring onion and garlic. There’s also minced onion and kinchay for a more aromatic taste. Both sauces were actually pretty good but I liked the sweeter profile of the satay with my meat and soup.

2. Next stop: SOUP

How’s this for a feast? Shabu-Shabu made delightful at Chao Shan Beef Taste

Start your shabu-shabu feast at Chao Shan Beef Taste by choosing your warm soup. Chao Shan offers three options for diners: Beef Bone Stock, Vegetable Stock, or Beef Spareribs Stock.

Care for some sweet broth? Go for the coconut/vegetable stock

In our case we had the beef spareribs and vegetable stock. I like my broth thick and flavorful so the beef spareribs was such a delight for me. The meaty savor of the spareribs has really sipped in the soup, giving it a rich flavor.

On the other hand, the vegetable stock was also a new tasty option. A sweet and light variety since it’s actually made with actual coconut juice and meat.

3. GO BEEF CRAZY!

As mentioned, Chao Shan Beef Taste Hotpot takes pride in their ultrafresh selection of beef. Chao Shan’s beef selection includes Chuck Eye, Short Loin, Shank, Brisket Deckle, Chuck Flap, and Beef Ball. We wanted to go all out so we ordered one platter of each!

Beef Balls

Which turned out to be a very good call. Because we got to experience all the levels of tenderness and flavors each cut had to offer. And since we had two different broths, we just split the meat from each platter.

Tip 1: Best to throw in the beef ball first since it takes the longest time to cook. In our case, we were almost halfway through all platters when the beef balls got ready.
Tip 2: We learned that there’s actually a proper way to cook the other cuts in the shabu-shabu. Once the broth is boiling, pick up some pieces of meat and pass them through the broth two to three times. Once the meat has changed color, then they’re ready to eat. Add flavour with your prepared dip(s).

4. Balance your shabu-shabu with veggies

Balance all that rich and savory flavor of the beef with something light and healthy: veggies. And Chao Shan Beef Hotpot has a variety of these.

Choose from their selection of corn cubs, potato, carrot, enoki mushroom, spinach, lettuce, tofu, and a lot more. Good to have these in between to cleanse the palate and remove any ‘umay’ factor.

5. Complete the Meal with Some Carbs.

Because #RiceIsLife

Need some carbs to complete all that savor? Go and throw in some flat rice noodle or beef meatball rice noodle into your hotpot.

Or you can also go for their ala carte Chao Shan Fried Rice with Beef or their other cooked viands.

6. Seal the Deal with Refreshing Drinks

We’re more of water-drinkers but we couldn’t resist trying Chao Shan’s selection of unique drinks. According to their staff, top must is the Coconut Drink, which we had. Or you may also opt for their Apple Apple Vinegar Juice, Vita Lemon Tea, Wang Zai Milk.

Overall, Chao Shan Beef Taste ranks number one taste wise in my hotpot/shabu-shabu list, so far. Sure I’ll still enjoy my seafood balls and whatnot but having premium quality beef as flavor base is 100x better. Will definitely be back!

Been here? Comment down your Chao Shan Beef Taste experience! #ChaoShanBeefTaste

CONTACT

Chao Shan Beef Taste

Ground Floor, Two Central, Valero Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City

Store Hours: 10AM-10PM Daily

Phone: 0905-284-2091

Follow Chao Shan Beef: Facebook | Instagram

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August 30, 2018 0 comment

Featured Makati

The Wine Club : Taste of California Wines here in the Philippines

written by HungryTravelDuo

“The best wines are the ones we drink with friends.”

We like our Fridays or any days we can get our day off, to be quiet and chill and just reflect on the activities we’ve had. And we’re fortunate enough to have stumbled on Wine Club – just the perfect club to end a hectic week.

Started as a retail store and eventually have grown into one of the most sought-after restaurants, the Wine Club gives you the vibe as if you’re living the F.R.I.E.N.D.S or How I Met Your Mother usual hangout place because it has this hip and cozy aura designed to of course, bring a group of friends together through wine.

With its 300 wines all the way from California, paired with their superb food, I think your TGIF just got a real deal. And not just that, there is no corkage on wines purchased and consumed on premise, which even makes the Wine Club the sweetest deal of your weekend.

According to the owner, they mostly import from California since it’s the place where most wines are fruit forward, which is one of the reasons they are the most in demand supplier of wines to high-end hotels around Metro Manila aside from the fact that you can avail these mouth-watering wines for less than PHP 1,000.00

We had sausage platter for PHP 750.00 which is best paired with Cline. The staff here are not only very accommodating, they are also well knowledgeable with their wines that they gave recommendations for us on what works best with the food that we like to eat. I do think it’s kind of rare to find wine restaurants wherein their staff are enthusiastic enough to suggest the best wines for the food you prefer to eat.

Sausage platter in Wine Club

We also had their salami pizza and I can tell you that it’s quite close to authentic Italian pizzas compared to those around the vicinity. Also, their one of a kind Wagyu Salpicao Strips that has just the good taste of salpicao I’ve never tasted anywhere yet is best paired with Dado Cabernet Sauvignon.

If you’ll visit, you might want to pair your Pepperoni Flat Bread for PHP 550.00 with Bogle. The Pepperoni Flat Bread has a meaty taste and satisfactory crust topped with cheese that we couldn’t resist. While Milanesa Napolitana (PHP 850.00) is best with Esser.

And a quick tip: try the Grilled Wagyu Flat Iron Steak on medium and ask for salt, and also pair this with Bogle Cabernet, then thank me later. For the dessert, I’m sure that their vanilla ice cream with chocolate win sauce is just the kind of dessert to end the night.

Not only you can bring your friends here, but I guess this is also a perfect place to have your first date, or have a business meeting, and for the most part, enjoy late night dinners with your loved ones

The Wine Club is located at 101 Aguirre Street, Legaspi Village, Makati and they are open from 03:00 PM to 10:00 PM. You can email them at info@wineclub.co.ph or call them at (02) 893-7784

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August 22, 2018 0 comment

Makati

Salcedo Village Restaurants : Bodega Kitchen and Bar

written by HungryTravelDuo

Our Score

This sure is definitely a hit to millennials and those young at heart – the chill and comforting vibe of Bodega Kitchen and Bar are just one of the many reasons why we’d like to go back here, aside from the fact that it was crowded when we reach the place and we’ve been dying to have some cocktails!

Our Thursday night was filled with acoustic songs while we fill our stomachs with their Filipino foods and enjoying a good laugh.

Fun fact about Bodega, it was named like that as you can see on the concept of the restobar how they like to keep old items or memories in the place itself, it was sort of the idea or concept that the owners, which are friends, would like their customers to feel.

We had Macho Nachos (PHP 390.00) which has cheesy tortilla chips, pica de gallo and sour cream – which is just the right combination of nachos that any of us would love to indulge on. Who wouldn’t miss the famous and our favorite food in the streets tusok tusok sampler (PHP 185.00) which tastes like exactly the street foods we used to devour ourselves on.

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Tusok Tusok Sampler photo by Spoons Around the World

To give a more Filipino vibe for this hype restaurant, they took a Filipino take on the Mediterranean Greek Inasal Gyros (PHP 350.00), they also have Lechong Bagnet (PHP 395.00) and Sinarabsab (PHP 280.00) which is an Ilocano grilled liempo with roasted eggplants and green mango with bagoong – just the kind of putok batok foods you can’t resist and willing consider a cheat day just for once.

Greek Inasal Gyros ( credit : Spoons Around the World)

Lechong Bagnet Photo by Spoons around the World

A typical Filipino favorite as well, which has also a witty name, Bodega Kitchen Bar has also crispy pata also known as Jogging Bukas (PHP 1,000.00) which we’ve tried and will definitely thought of giving jog a shot the next day. My friend decided to walk back to her place right after our hang-out. I guess, it did motivate her to exercise.

Jogging Bukas Platter

For PHP 270.00, you can have Ensaladang Katipunero that fresh greens, salted egg, tinapa, and adobo flakes which is just a perfect pair for the amount of meat we’ve stuffed ourselves with.

Ensaladang Katipunero

We also had fried tikoy roll and vanilla ice cream – the so-called Kung Hey Fat Choi (PHP 165.00) alongside Begging for Smore that has milk chocolate and marshmallows (PHP 300.00) for our dessert. I couldn’t stop eating this. I had to ask my friends to remove the plate in front of me, it was so good.

Begging for Smore

The Entertainment doesn’t stop all day long here on Bodega, on Wednesdays, they have standup comedy which is the Barrel of Laughs from 09:00 PM to 11:00 PM and then Bodega Beat Down during Saturdays from 10:00 PM to 12:00 MN.

Jalapeno Sisig ( Photo by Spoons Around the World)

And they also have exciting promos! On Wednesdays, they have unli cocktail for PHP 350.00 per head, 50% off on your second bottle on Fridays all on 05:00 PM onwards. On Saturdays, from 10:00 PM to 12:00 MN they have unli cocktail and sangria for PHP 399.00 per head and six shots for PHP 500.00. They also offer 50% off on second bottle from 12MN onwards during Saturdays.

We’ll make sure to visit the place again and hitting that promos. Bodega Kitchen Bar is located at G/F, Two Central, 109 Valero Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City, Metro Manila and you may contact them at (02) 824-4542.

Photos taken by : Neil of Spoons Around the World

Address: Two Central, 109 Valero Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines ( google maps)

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August 13, 2018 0 comment

Featured Health and Fitness Makati Tops and Bests

7 Days with Fit Food Manila

written by HungryTravelDuo

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Must-Try Healthy Food Delivery Service: Fit Food Manila

For a few months now, I’ve been looking for ways to eat healthy (-ier). It’s been very hard, I’d be honest, especially with the all the food events I attend to but I still try. After all, we all have just one body to take care right? So a month ago, I finally decided to give one of the more popular healthy food delivery services in Metro Manila a try: Fit Food Manila.

I was up for a big trip with Karla in Sri Lanka (blogging about it soon) and I knew I had to ‘make space’ for all the curries, roti, and whatnot. I basically signed up for 7 days with Fit Food Manila Original Package, 1200 Kcal with 3 meals + 2 snacks per day. Was it worth it? Read more to find out!

Initial Thoughts on Fit Food Manila Delivery Service

I messaged Fit Food Manila over FB and I was pleasantly surprised that I got a fast reply. Loved that they instantly reply with a link to their website so clients can readily view their meal plans, prices, and access their order form. I was leaving for Sri Lanka on July 2 so I booked a slot from June 25-July 1, just in time for the 7-Day Fit Food Manila package.

Here’s how the program works:

Select your Fit Food Manila package (5 or 7 days, then choose your meal plan: Fit Food Original, Fit Food Plus, Fit Food Keto, and Fit Heart)
Supply Fit Food Manila your complete delivery address (name, address, and contact number)
Wait for your food delivery at your doorstep. In this case, Fit Food Manila delivers your meals for one full day the night before.

Since my program was to start June 25, I got my meals on the night of the 24th. Packaged in a handy brown paper bag with the daily menu. This was my first healthy food delivery so I was dreading the thought that I might receive meals that were small-portioned, had odd combinations, or worst tasteless! And to my pleasant surprise, I didn’t get any of that.

Soon as I opened my first bag, I immediately thought, “Not bad, not bad at all!”. Sure the meals were more compact than my usual, but they looked really good, vibrant, and very tasty. Needless to say, I was super excited to start my Fit Food Manila 7 Day Challenge! I was so ready to “Eat Good, Look Good, Feel Great”! Check out what I had for 7 days, my personal favorites, and my afterthoughts:

Oops! This was supposed to be Day 2 only. No idea why I put 4! Haha

Totally forgot to document day 6 and skipped to day 7. Super sorry!

My Fit Food Manila favorites

Honestly, everything was super good and well thought of. But of course, I had my own personal favorites. For mains, I enjoyed the Grilled Chicken Salad (Day 1), Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce on Red Rice, Fish Fillet with Creamy Garlic Sauce on Red Rice (Day 3). For snacks, I loved the Cinnamon Banana Slices over Banana Loaf (Day 3 – SUPER FAVE!), Cheesy Popcorn (Day 5), and Fruit Cocktail Jello (Day 7). Day 3 was the best day ever, obviously! Haha

Mexican Chili Con Carne Omelet. Creative!

Reasons Why I Love (and you should try) Fit Food Manila:

1. Fit Food Manila is All About Quality.

I learned that first, they screen their suppliers meticulously to get the freshest ingredients. Meaning, Fit Food Manila, gets their vegetables straight from farmers which make it 2 days fresher than those in the supermarket. They use organic meats whenever supply is available. And three, Fit Food Manila spends weekends visiting suppliers and potential suppliers to make sure their standards for sanitation pass their high standards.

Beef Strips on Brown Rice

2. They understand the value of Good Taste.

In my 7 days with Fit Food Manila, I did not have one meal that went to waste because I didn’t like the taste. The flavors were well-balanced, well-portioned and were really appetizing. Why?

Well to start with, all their chefs both have years of experience in Restaurants and Hotels in the Philippines and overseas. Second, the have monthly menu R&D sessions with their chefs and nutritionist. It also helps that Fit Food Manila has a pool of culinary consultants who receive free samples daily and give us weekly reports to help ensure that food quality is maintained. Meaning the quality and taste is regularly calibrated. And last but definitely not the least, they have culinary masters who create meals for them from time to time. The list includes Chef Nicco Santos of Hey Handsome and Your Local, Chef Francis Lim of Nav Thai Cuisine / Tipple & Slaw, and Chef Sharwin Tee of Lifestyle Network’s Curiosity Got the Chef.

My fave! Loved Jello so this was a perfect healthy week-ender!

3. Fit Food Manila Gives their Clients Top Priority!

And I completely agree. From my initial inquiry, actual ordering, down to my mid-program concerns I was attended to well. In fact, I had to change my delivery address twice on my last day at such short notice and their team was very helpful and accommodating. Talk about top-notch service!

Innovations and New Food Programs by Fit Food Manila

For those with special dietary needs and requirements, Fit Food Manila has recently launched 3 new programs:

- Fit Heart Manila (P600-720/day)
  - a low fat, low sodium, and low cholesterol diet
  - for people who want to lower blood cholesterol and have a healthier heart
- Fit Food Plus (P550-670/day)
  - A low carb and low sugar diet
  - For people who want to lower blood sugar
  - Improves insulin sensitivity
  - Faster results
- Fit Food Keto (P645-745/day)
  - A low carb and high fat diet
  - For people who want fast weight loss
  - Turns body into a fat burning machine

End Notes and Afterthoughts

Fit Food Manila is currently on its fifth year but I’m happy they are constantly evolving their menu to cater to the ever-demanding market. All the while still maintaining their top quality food and service.

So the million dollar question is, will I recommend the service to others? 1000% Yes! Will I do it again? Positively YES! Actually thinking to do a week every other month just to get myself back on track. In seven days, I was able to lose 3.5 lbs. Thanks Fit Food Manila. Now I can say it’s definitely easy to eat good, look good, and feel great, any day, everyday!

CONTACT

Fit Food Manila

Store Hours: 9 AM to 9 PM Daily

Contact: 09177240222

Follow them: Website | Facebook | Instagram

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July 23, 2018 0 comment

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Shabu-Shabu Restaurant in Makati: Chao Shan Beef Taste

Fresh and Authentic Chinese Shabu-Shabu

1. Thou Shall Not Forget The Dips!

2. Next stop: SOUP

3. GO BEEF CRAZY!

4. Balance your shabu-shabu with veggies

5. Complete the Meal with Some Carbs.

6. Seal the Deal with Refreshing Drinks

CONTACT

Must-Try Healthy Food Delivery Service: Fit Food Manila

Initial Thoughts on Fit Food Manila Delivery Service

My Fit Food Manila favorites

Reasons Why I Love (and you should try) Fit Food Manila:

1. Fit Food Manila is All About Quality.

2. They understand the value of Good Taste.

3. Fit Food Manila Gives their Clients Top Priority!

Innovations and New Food Programs by Fit Food Manila

Fit Heart Manila (P600-720/day)

Fit Food Plus (P550-670/day)

Fit Food Keto (P645-745/day)

End Notes and Afterthoughts

CONTACT