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  • Rumba: The Newest Mediterranean Restaurant in Makati That Will Make Your Tastebuds Dance

    Located at The Shops at Ayala Triangle Gardens, The Bistro Group’s Rumba is now open to tickle your tastebuds. It is helmed by Chef Alfredo Rodriguez Sangrador who has been living in the Philippines for 8 years now and is the Head Chef of the Bistronomia group with restaurants like Las Flores, Rambla, Tomatito, and BCN by Las Flores.

    The flavors were inspired by countries that surround the Mediterranean Sea where guests can expect a taste of Spanish, Italian, Greek, and a bit of French. Upon entrance, you’ll notice the rich patchwork of textures ranging from white floral blooms to a compelling wood ceiling and furniture accents in colors that carry the characteristics of the Mediterranean landscape. Definitely a perfect date place or if you’re grabbing a bite with your colleagues.

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    Rumba focuses on a cooking method using a charcoal oven which infuses smoky flavors into the chef’s specialty dishes. The paella is cooked to perfection using a cast-iron casserole and is placed inside the Mibrasa charcoal oven using 100% charcoal imported from Spain. “We don’t call our charcoal rice, paella, because we don’t use a paellera,” Chef Alfredo explains. “90% of our dishes are cooked in the said oven including French-style free-range chicken, local squid (lumot), lamb chops, duck confit, octopus, shrimp, cheeses, and the mouth-watering cochinillo or suckling pig.

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    An open charcoal grill, meanwhile, sizzles with other fares such as salmon, tomahawk steak, and tenderloin. There is also a pasta section with choices such as vongole, carbonara, and lobster pasta, along with risottos in choices of seafood or foie.

    Chef Alfredo brings his culinary expertise to other Mediterranean favorites such as hummus, lamb, and chicken gyros. He also gives a nod to his Spanish heritage with out-of-the-ordinary takes on traditional food, with croquettas, scallop ceviche, tuna and scallop empanadilla, Spanish cod omelette, and gambas that are not the typical style. The open kitchen provides an inviting feel and connection between the guests and the chefs.

    Rumba is located at The Shops at Ayala Triangle Gardens. For reservation or inquiries, call +639158564264,

  • WATCH: DC’s ‘Zatanna and The Ripper’ Reveals Webtoon Trailer

    Zatanna is bringing her magic to the Victorian era where she must track down the notorious Jack The Ripper in the new digital comic from Webtoon and DC, Zatanna and The Ripper.

    Webtoon has just revealed the trailer for this new title they’ve created with DC. Watch the video below:

    Popular DC heroine Zatanna Zatara is attacked by a mysterious sorceress on her 21st birthday. Her father saves her at the last second, sending Zatanna back to 1888 at Whitechapel, London. Zatanna soon discovers that the serial killer Jack The Ripper is lurking on the streets and so she sets out to capture him with the help of the denizens of Whitechapel and the assistance of John Constantine while trying to find her way home.

    Created by writer Sarah Dealy and illustrator Syro, Zatanna and The Ripper is the latest title under DC and Webtoon’s partnership, joining Batman: Wayne Family Adventures and Vixen: NYC. You can now read the first three episodes of Zatanna and The Ripper for free on the Webtoon website.

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  • WATCH: Vecna Actor Apologizes to Eddie Munson for ‘Stranger Things 4’ Finale

    Stranger Things‘ Jamie Campbell Bower, who plays Vecna in the show, is seeking forgiveness from Eddie Munson’s actor Joseph Quinn and his fans for killing off the character in the season four finale.

    In a video released by Netflix, Bower and Quinn go face to face, with the former making a humorous apology for Vecna’s behavior during the latest season of the show. Watch the clip below:

    “Today, I’m here to apologize,” says Bower. “But my apology isn’t just for you. It’s for the main victim of all this.” Joseph Quinn enters the scene to face Bower, who continues to do his spiel. While it seems like Quinn isn’t ready to accept his apology, Vecna’s actor gives him a gift which he happily accepts.

    In the finale of Stranger Things 4, the misunderstood Hellfire Club founder Eddie Munson sacrificed himself to further distract Vecna’s Demobats, following his epic performance of Metallica’s Master of Puppets in the Upside Down. In the end, the gang won against Vecna but not without consequences. Besides Eddie losing his life, Max almost lost hers while the Upside Down seems to continue to bleed through Hawkins.

    Stranger Things is set to have its epic conclusion next season, but details about its release are yet to be announced. Created by the Duffer Brothers, Stranger Things also stars Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, and Sadie Sink. You can stream all four seasons of Stranger Things exclusively on Netflix.

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  • WATCH: Jamie Foxx & Snoop Dogg are Vampire Hunters in ‘Day Shift’ Trailer

    Netflix has released the trailer for their upcoming film Day Shift— an action-comedy that follows Jamie Foxx as a vampire hunter. Also starring Snoop Dogg and Dave Franco, the trailer already braces viewers for a wild ride filled with vampire-slaying mayhem.

    Watch the trailer for Day Shift below:

    In this film from J.J. Perry, Jamie Foxx plays a hardworking dad who provides for his quick-witted daughter by cleaning pools. But his blue-collar job turns out to be a front for his real source of income: hunting and killing vampires for the International Union of Vampire Hunters.

    Day Shift streams on Netflix this August 12. Follow us on  Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to get the latest news on film, TV, and more updates around the city!

  • Now Streaming: Horror Flick ‘Valley of the Dead’ Features Zombies Made by Nazis

    Spanish film MalnaZidos, also titled Valley of the Dead, is now streaming on Netflix! The horror-comedy flick is set during the Spanish Civil War where two conflicting factions must band together to put a stop to a zombie invasion unleashed by Nazis!

    Check out the trailer for Valley of the Dead below:

    With an hour and 42 minutes of runtime, the movie begins with a wedding celebration. The party is then interrupted by the arrival of a fascist troop led by a cold commandant, who gives the signal to gun everyone down. After donning their gas masks, they then unleash a mysterious gas that engulfs the corpses. As the film would soon reveal, this chemical begins the invasion of the undead.

    Based on the novel Noche de Difuntos del 38 by Manuel Martín, the film is directed by Alberto del Toro and Javier Ruiz Caldera. It stars Miki Esparbé, Aura Garrido, Luis Callejo, Álvaro Cervantes, and Jesús Carroza. A video game adaptation for Malnazidos has also been released for PC and PlayStation.

    Valley of the Dead is now streaming on Netflix.

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    Homestream image from Netflix.

  • Xiaomi 12 Lite Revealed with a Pretty Pink Variant

    The Xiaomi 12 Lite has been confirmed to join the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro in the smartphone brand’s latest lineup. Quite a latecomer, the Xiaomi 12 series has already launched in the Philippine market back in March, but the new Lite variant still catches our attention with its stylish look and decent specs for a mid-range device in the market.

    The new Xiaomi 12 Lite boasts a 6.55″ FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay with 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, Kryo 670 CPU that goes up to 2.4GHz, and Adreno 642L GPU. It has LPDDR4X RAM and UFS2.2 for storage, available in the following combinations: 6GB+128GB, 8GB+128GB, and 8GB+256GB. It is powered by a 4300mAh battery that supports 67W turbo charging.

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    Photo: Xiaomi website

    For the Xiaomi 12 Lite’s camera setup, it has a 108MP main camera, 8MP ultra-wide angle camera, and a 2MP macro camera on the rear, and a 32MP selfie camera in the front. Some of the rear camera features include SkyScaping, Magic cutout, depth control, and AI portrait mode just to name a few.

    What makes the new device further stand out is its stylish appearance, as its matte finish is available in eye-catching colors: Lite Pink and Lite Green, as well as the more classic Black.

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    Photo: Xiaomi website

    The international price for the Xiaomi 12 Lite starts at $399 (around P22,300) for the 6GB+128GB variant; $449 (around P25,100) for the 8GB+128GB variant; and $499 (around P27,900) for the 8GB+256 variant. It is yet to be revealed when the smartphone will be available here in the Philippines.

    Learn more about the new Xiaomi 12 Lite on the Xiaomi website.

  • TV Guide: Movies Showing From July 11 to 17, 2022

    Isn’t it a bummer when you see your favorite movie already playing halfway through when you turn on the TV? Fret not! From rom-com and action to horror and thriller, we’re giving you a heads up on all the must-watch movies on TV from July 11 to 17, 2022.

    July 11, Monday

    The Bucket List
    (6:25pm, Cinemax)
    Billionaire Edward Cole and car mechanic Carter Chambers are complete strangers, until fate lands them in the same hospital room. The men find they have two things in common: a need to come to terms with who they are and what they have done with their lives, and a desire to complete a list of things they want to see and do before they die. Against their doctor’s advice, the men leave the hospital and set out on the adventure of a lifetime.

    Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    Sandy Veloso is a modern-day ugly duckling who is obsessed with her boyfriend. After being dumped by her beau, Sandy is left to ponder why she feels unwanted. Matters turn worse for Sandy when she gets laid off from the company she is working at.

    The Hulk
    (7:45pm, HBO)
    Eric Bana stars as scientist Bruce Banner, whose inner demons transform him in the aftermath of a catastrophic experiment; Jennifer Connelly portrays Betty Ross, whose scientific genius unwittingly helps unleash the Hulk; Nick Nolte plays Banner’s brilliant father, who passes on a tragic legacy to his son; and Sam Elliott portrays the commander of a top-secret military research center.

    July 12, Tuesday

    Sukob
    (5pm, Cinema One)
    A Filipino couple working overseas return to their hometown to get married; however, a deadly curse follows the couple, based on the superstition that marriage should not take place within a year of the death of an immediate relative.

    47 Ronin
    (11pm, HBO)
    In feudal Japan, Lord Asano rules his province with fairness. However, jealous Lord Kira fears that the shogun favors Asano over him and hatches a plot that ends with Asano’s ritual suicide. After Asano’s death, his samurai, led by Oishi, are forced to live as outcasts. Oishi wanders for several years but realizes that he must turn to Kai, a mixed-blood warrior he once rejected, to help him and his ronin comrades take revenge on Lord Kira.

    July 13, Wednesday

    Talk Back and You’re Dead
    (5pm, Cinema One)
    Samantha falls in love with a hot-headed guy named Top, the leader of a gang.

    Rumble
    (7:25pm, HBO)
    In a world where monsters are tame and monster wrestling is a popular sport, Winnie seeks to follow in her father’s footsteps as a manager by turning an inexperienced monster into a contender.

    Ulan
    (9:30pm, PBO)
    A young woman tries to overcome past heartaches.

    July 14, Thursday

    My Cactus Heart
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    Sandy becomes a heart breaker after swearing off love. She leaves a trail of heartbroken men — until her friend and a gorgeous co-worker compete for her heart.

    Baby Driver
    (7:10pm, HBO)
    Baby, a music-loving orphan also happens to be the prodigiously talented go-to getaway driver for heist mastermind Doc. With the perfect soundtrack picked out for each and every job, Baby ensures Doc’s violent, bank-robbing cronies – including Buddy, Bats and Darling – get in and out of Dodge before it’s too late. He’s not in it for the long haul though, hoping to nail one last job before riding off into the sunset with beautiful diner waitress Debora. Easier said than done.

    Jowable
    (9:30pm, PBO)
    Despite being surrounded and supported by friends, Elsa still feels miserable and envious of every couple she sees. Finally, Lady Luck smiles upon her and she meets a guy, and the attraction is instantly mutual.

    July 15, Friday

    Dear Other Self
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    Becky has always been torn between living a life of responsibility for her family and living a life of adventure by travelling the world. Little did she know that her life could follow two different paths depending on her responses.

    Wonder Woman
    (9pm, HBO)
    Before she was Wonder Woman, she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, Diana meets an American pilot who tells her about the massive conflict that’s raging in the outside world. Convinced that she can stop the threat, Diana leaves her home for the first time. Fighting alongside men in a war to end all wars, she finally discovers her full powers and true destiny.

    Catch Me I’m In Love
    (9:30pm, PBO)
    An advocate for the poor begins a rocky romance with the president’s spoiled son while accompanying him on an immersion trip to a rural community.

    July 16, Saturday

    Para Sa Broken Hearted
    (4:30pm, PBO)
    Three interwoven stories of broken hearts tackle the pain of heartbreak, acceptance, moving on, and the courage of loving again.

    Crazy Beautiful You
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    Troubled 19-year-old Jackie is sent on a medical mission in hopes of calming her wild-child antics, and finds herself falling for handsome politician’s son Kiko.

    Dune
    (7:25pm, HBO)
    Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence, only those who can conquer their own fear will survive.

    July 17, Sunday

    James & Pat & Dave
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    Pat Reyes is a hardworking hostel manager and online vegetable seller who trains her boss’s hardheaded and exiled grandson as a hostel employee.

    Miss Granny
    (7:15pm, PBO)
    An elderly woman finds a second chance at youth after a life-altering experience at a mysterious photo studio.

    Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life
    (8pm, Cinemax)
    Fearless explorer Lara Croft tries to locate Pandora’s box before criminals Jonathan Reiss and Chen Lo use it for evil. According to myth, the box holds deadly organisms that could kill millions of people. With her old partner, Terry, Croft goes on a hunt that takes her from Europe to Asia to Africa, where pal Kosa helps her. Along the way, Croft rappels down cliffs, scuba dives and decimates many male opponents.

    Tenet
    (9pm, HBO)
    A secret agent is given a single word as his weapon and sent to prevent the onset of World War III. He must travel through time and bend the laws of nature in order to be successful in his mission.

  • WATCH: ‘The First Slam Dunk’ Teaser Trailer Gives the Shohoku Team a 3D Look

    The Shohoku team is finally back, this time with a 3D computer graphics style, in the upcoming movie The First Slam Dunk!

    The first teaser trailer for the new film has been revealed, giving us glimpses of the iconic characters in court, including the well-known rivals Sakuragi and Rukawa. Watch the teaser of The First Slam Dunk below:

    Days prior to the teaser’s release, the character posters for the film have been released for theaters, featuring the Shohoku’s five key players, namely Hanamichi Sakuragi, Kaede Rukawa, Takenori Akagi, Ryota Miyagi, and Hisashi Mitsui. Meanwhile, the film’s official synopsis is yet to be revealed.

    Slam Dunk is a hit manga and anime series created by Takehiko Inoue, who also wrote and directed the upcoming film. The series tells the story of Hanamichi Sakuragi, a high school delinquent who goes head over heels for the girl Haruko Akagi. Upon learning that Haruko likes watching basketball, Hanamichi joins the school’s basketball team despite his lack of knowledge about the sport. But since Haruko is already obsessed with the ace rookie, Kaede Rukawa, the arrogant Sakuragi does not waste a second in creating a rivalry between himself and his own teammate.

    Slam Dunk was first released as a manga in 1990, and was adapted into an anime series that ran from 1993 to 1996. Four films have also been released during the series’ run, with the last movie released back in 1995.

    The First Slam Dunk is set for release in Japan on December 3, 2022. It has yet to be revealed if the film will also be available in Philippine cinemas. Check out the film’s official website for more details.

  • Here’s What To Expect at New World Makati Hotel’s Café 1228 Daily Buffet

    All-you-can-eat aficionados can look forward to indulgent weekdays as well as weekends as New World Makati Hotel’s Café 1228 restaurant, extends operations daily starting July 4, 2022. The venue’s buffet stations highlight best-selling dishes from off-the-grill meats and seafood, Asian and local selections, handmade pasta and pizza, decadent desserts, as well as a selection of bread, charcuterie, and cheeses.

    The carving station features tender and juicy prime rib or ribeye grilled to perfection with sides of either mashed potato or pumpkin, and roasted vegetables. Other options include porchetta or roasted turkey, beef striploin in herb oil, soy calamansi marinated pork spare ribs, lamb brochette, tanigue, and Hungarian sausage. Sauces paired with each are the black peppercorn, mushroom, and mint jelly.

    The freshest seafood comprising prawns, mussels, and crabs also worth the visit, with options to grill or steam and top with various flavorful sauces. These can likewise be enjoyed as a soup dish and with noodles, for that belly-warming treat. On special occasions, plump and juicy lobsters and oysters are also available.

    The Japanese section also features some well-known items such as salmon and tuna sashimi, shrimp, fish and vegetables and tempura, seaweed or nori salad, as well as the California maki roll, spicy tuna maki roll, inari sushi, and futomaki. Miso soup and pickled vegetables complete the selections at this station.

    New World Makati Hotel Cafe 1228 Buffet

    In the Western kitchen is a range of appetizers and salads to go nicely with any of the meat and seafood selections, such as cold pasta primavera, vegetable bruschetta, tuna ceviche, and salami antipasto. An array of mains include baked stuffed chicken in truffle mushroom sauce, beef bourguignon, seafood casserole, buttered vegetables, and potato and pumpkin gratin. 

    The Asian station highlights a mix of the best Asian and Filipino fare. From beef brisket to salted egg fish fillet, stir-fried kailan with garlic, lechon paksiw, and barramundi head in curry sauce, there are also steamed items such as steamed barramundi, spare ribs, and pork buns. 

    Decadent desserts conclude the hearty feast at Café 1228, which consist of mango cashew sans rival, ube roulade, walnut royale pie, fruit clusters, bread and butter pudding with vanilla sauce, and a crepe station with options of mango or banana paired with chocolate, mango, vanilla or strawberry sauce. Ice cream selections, halo-halo, and mais con yelo are also must-haves for a truly sweet ending.

    Café 1228 offers a Book and Buy promo for lunch from Mondays to Fridays at PHP1,288 net per person extended until July 29, 2022. Prepayment is required to confirm the reservation. To reserve, guests can fill out the online form: https://bit.ly/NWCafe1228BookandBuy.

    For inquiries on weekday dinner and weekend rates, guests can call +63288116888, e-mail reservations.manila@newworldhotels.com, or book a room package directly via the website https://manila.newworldhotels.com/en/. They can also send a mobile message on Viber or Whatsapp via +639178884194, or check out the hotel’s official Facebook and Instagram accounts for the latest promotions.

  • Smooshed!: A New MadEats Concept Serving Smash Burgers, Overloaded Sides, and More

    Almost a year later since MadEats launched its latest concept, the on-demand online restaurant group has yet again blessed us with another brand: Smooshed!

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    Their newest addition to their growing concepts offers smash burgers that are big on flavor and with no frills or extenders. They only have four kinds of burgers — Cheeseburger, Four Cheese Burger, Overloaded Cheeseburger, and BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger, all of which have double patty versions. You must check out the Four Cheese Burger which features a parmesan crisp that adds flavor and texture to the classic cheeseburger. Each patty is smashed on high-heat griddles which makes for a larger surface area for browning, giving off more flavor. Other than the iconic sandwiches, they have a mean Burger Steak Rice Bowl that’s worth checking out.

    Smooshed! Burger MadEats

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    Smooshed! Burger MadEats

    Just like your other favorite burger joints, Smooshed! serves classic sides like onion rings and fries that just like their burgers, are customizable by adding more elements to it. Top it off with some chili con carne, their special sauce, cheese sauce, ranch, cheese, or bbq powder. To complete your meal, choose from a selection of Smooshies or milkshakes with flavors ranging from vanilla to ube cheese.

    Smooshed! is available on madeats.co for a seamless online ordering experience and can be ordered together with anything and everything else MadEats. They’re open for orders daily from 10:00 AM-8:00 PM.