Category: Food & Drink

  • Starbucks Traditions Unveils Latest Collection

    Every holiday season Starbucks effortlessly brings people together with their highly-anticipated and well-loved Starbucks Traditions collection. But this year, there’s more than just the collections to celebrate, as the brand celebrates 25 years of filling our days with more than just coffee in the Philippines.

    #Fillitforward this Holiday

    “The holidays are an exciting time for us all at Starbucks, and for our customers who celebrate with us,” shared Jamie Silva, Senior Manager for Marketing, Digital Customer Experience & Loyalty at Starbucks Philippines. 

    “For our 25th-year celebration, we pay homage to our partners (employees) and customers who have grown with us and have opened up opportunities to touch the lives of local communities.”

    The brand released a series of videos based on real-life anecdotes. Each persona represents the communities Starbucks Philippines has built over the years, and where featured partner and customers share how the brand has and continues to fill their days forward.

    Watch these videos through *Starbucks Philippines’ official social media channels:

    Mark, Collector

    Mark has been a collector of Starbucks planners for almost a decade. Because he loves coffee so much, he redeems multiple planners every year and shares it with friends and family. 

    Here’s Mark’s first reaction upon seeing the 2023 Starbucks Traditions Planner with Organizer:

    Annika, Enthusiast

    Annika Yanez, a sought-after filmmaker and director, loves capturing through the lens of her camera. She starts her day with a lot of coffee and understands the   role in being kind to the planet with reusable tumblers. 

    Get to know Annika and hear what she thinks of the 2023 Starbucks Traditions Cold Cup on our social media channels in the next coming days.

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    Dianne, Starbucks Partner for 6 years

    Dianne is a 6-year Starbucks partner who believes being a barista is more than just making the perfect cup of coffee. It’s about connecting with customers every day and filling their days with warmth and positivity. 

    Listen to Dianne share how it is to be a partner while she peeks into the 2023 Starbucks Traditions Tumbler in the next coming days.

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    2023 Starbucks Traditions

    Starbucks is proud to showcase their 2023 Starbucks Traditions collection! This year’s collection showcases a sophisticated new look that gives homage to Starbucks’ famous Siren, but with thoughtful details that celebrate the brand’s silver anniversary. Customers have their choice among two (2) limited-edition planners with organizer designs, a classic cold cup, and a durable stainless-steel tumbler. 

    Perfect to jot down inspiring thoughts and plan your days, the two 2023 Starbucks Traditions Planner with Organizer options come in a premium ring binder notebook format with a matching pen and cover. An ode to the Siren and a visible manifestation of Starbucks Philippines’ 25th anniversary, this year’s edition features a sleek Siren tail design and is available in two elegant colors — Champagne and Black.

    The leather cover features both a pocket and pouch to store your files (or Starbucks cards!), and the plush material is accentuated with gold hardware. The ring bind style allows for the Planner with Organizer to be used well beyond 2023.

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    Inside, the beautifully illustrated pages feature 12 monthly special artworks highlighting inspiring quotes to help you welcome each month on a great note.

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    Taking its cue from the success of last year’s sets, Starbucks wanted to bring back multiple options for its customers who love using reusable vessels. This year’s line-up includes a 15 oz. Steel Tumbler and 22 oz. Cold Cup featuring a similar Siren design as the Planners.

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    From November 2, 2022 to January 2, 2023, customers will earn a sticker for every purchase of a Tall, Grande, or Venti handcrafted beverage. One (1) Reward Voucher can automatically be redeemed every eighteen (18) stickers collected. For easy tracking of stickers, opt-in through the Starbucks App and join using an e-Promo Card. 

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    For those shopping for their Christmas gifts online, here’s some good news.  A registered Starbucks Rewards member with a linked Lazada Philippines account will automatically earn one (1) Reward Voucher on the Starbucks PH app e-Promo card for every P5,000 purchase in a single receipt after 7 days from successful delivery. ​ 

    You can collect all four options from this year’s line-up to take good coffee and the holiday cheer wherever you are! Visit starbuckstraditions.ph to learn more.

  • Ready To Scare Halloween Party at Hard Rock Café!

    Come in your spookiest, strangest, oddest costume, scare everyone out of their wits and win special prizes!

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    It’s one cool, fun party on October 31 at 7 pm.  Dance, swing, sway and sing along with DJ Eera Amor and Blue Grass Band at Hard Rock Cafe Manila and with Progeny and Innervoices  at Hard Rock Cafe Makati. These exceptional performers are out to give you the ultimate in live entertainment. 

    Door charge is P500 that comes with a complimentary beverage perfect to pair with orders of burgers, wings, and more.

    To book a table at Hard Rock Cafe Manila call +632-89909809;  at Hard Rock Cafe Makati, call +632-79003353.

  • Happy ‘Hole-loween’ Donuts from Randy’s

    It’s going to be a  Happy ‘Hole-loween’  when you bite into Randy’s Halloween treats!  Choose from these fluffier, airier, huge donuts: Choc-O Spider Web, Vanilla Icey Web, Spider-rrific and Monster Eye!  All treats, no tricks!

    RANDYS Halloween Donuts

    Simply delicious, made fresh everyday and delivered to your doorstep by Pick-A-Roo.

    Randy’s Halloween donuts are available until November 15 at the following stores:  Uptown Parade, Robinsons Magnolia, Conrad S’Maison and Okada Manila.

  • Celebrate Halloween at Marriott Manila and Sheraton Manila with Scary-Good Treats and Spooky Feasts

    Marriott Manila and Sheraton Manila has thought of ways on how you can get into the Halloween spirit with
    a spooky feast at Marriott Café and S Kitchen, and scary-good treats and drinks at Marriott Café Bakery and
    The Lounge.

    Get lost in the enchanted forest at Marriott Hotel Manila
    Wear your spookiest costume and enjoy a creepy buffet spread set in a whimsical woodland scene along with forest friends who will greet you as you enter Marriott Café. Photobooth and loot bags filled with candies await those who will join the celebration. The best in costume gets a special prize, too! The Halloween Buffet at Marriott Café is on October 30, 2022, lunch (12 p.m. to 3 p.m.) at P3,688 nett per person and dinner (6 p.m. to 9 p.m.) at P3,188 nett per person. For inquiries and reservations, please call (63 917) 584-9560.

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    Burnt Basque Cheesecake

    For those, who would like to take home or send ghoulish treats to a friend, Marriott Café Bakery definitely has something in store for you. Six-inch cakes are available for P1,400 each in three varieties: Burnt Basque Cheesecake, Black Crown, and Spider Web Paris Brest. A selection of mini cakes for P300 each are also for the taking: Brain Damage, Black Poison Apple, and Spiced Pumpkin Tart. Of course, Halloween would not be complete with creepy cookies such as the signature Halloween Cookies at P500 for six pieces, Dracula Denture at P80 per piece, and Witch Finger at P100 for two pieces. For inquiries and reservations, please call (63 917) 859-9521. 48 hour advance order is required.

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    Brain Damage Mini Cake, Black Poison Apple Mini Cake, and Spiced Pumpkin Tart

    Club Marriott, Marriott Bonvoy, and Newport World Resorts members, and government mandated discounts apply.

    Join the spooky carnival fest at Sheraton Manila Hotel
    Bring the whole family and have a fang-tastic Halloween lunch or dinner buffet full of activities at S Kitchen.
    Come in your wicked and creepy costumes and enjoy an eerie-sistable buffet spread. This two-day spook fest filled with fun and games such as ring toss, balloon pop, ping-pong bowl, hidden trick or treat, pastry decoration, and even loot bags to take home.

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    Adding to the excitement is a costume contest for the kids (lunch) and adults (dinner) where guests can get a chance to win a special prize. The Spooky Carnival Fest at S Kitchen is on October 30 and 31, 2022, lunch (12 p.m. to 3 p.m.) and dinner (6 p.m. to 9 p.m.) at P3,700 nett per person. For inquiries and reservations, please call (63 917) 859-7496 or (63 2) 7902-1800.

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    The Lounge Halloween Mad Mix: Hypnosis and Wake The Dead cocktails

    Apart from the buffet feast, Sheraton Manila’s The Lounge is serving some exciting cocktails for P425 nett. Get to try Hypnosis, a mix of absolut kurant, jagermeister, zonin prosecco, grenadine, homemade cinnamon, and citron syrup and Wake The Dead, a mix of tanqueray, ricard, freshly squeezed lemon juice, apple monin, and butterfly pea syrup. Available from October 31 to November 6. For inquiries, please call (63 2) 7902 1800.

    For more information on Marriott Manila’s latest offers and to join ongoing conversations, visit www.manilamarriott.com and follow @manilamarriott on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. For more
    information on Sheraton Manila’s latest offers and to join ongoing conversations, visit www.sheratonmanila.com hotel and follow @sheratonmanila on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Join Make it Marriott Viber Community to be on the loop.

  • Shake Shack in SM Mall of Asia is now open!

    Burgers by the bay can’t get any better as Shake Shack brought out the golden buns in SM Mall of Asia when it opened last October 21. 

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    MOAst scenic Shack to date

    Spacious at over 250 sqm of dining, the fifth Shack located in MOA boasts of an idyllic setting for all-day dining. Within viewing distance of the majestic Manila Bay sunset, it features warm and earthy interiors surrounded by green textured walls to create a soft, verdant backdrop.

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    Inside the Shack is a statement piece by local artist Lee Caces. Lifting some elements from his work on the Shack MOA hoarding, he mimics a visual play of the Shack burger icon against the bright hues of the Manila Bay. 

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    For guests who enjoy the outdoors, an alfresco space is just a few feet away framed by greens and cool string lights great for fun night outs or catch up with family and friends. Amidst the highly dynamic and larger than life atmosphere of Mall of Asia, Shack MOA offers a fine and fun respite to gather over delicious burgers, hotdog, chicken, fries and shakes.

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    MOAre sweet with the ManiPops! Concrete 

    Better make room for sweets and travel back to your childhood with the ManiPops! Concrete. Crafted specially for Shake Shack MOA, this concrete is made with vanilla frozen custard, blended with salted caramel sauce, peanut butter and sliced peanut brittle, topped with caramel popcorn. Combining the Tagalog word for nuts and the overall fun texture brought by the popcorn, the ManiPops! Concrete will surely be a trip down memory lane of after school snacks and hangs. 

    Shake Shack ManiPops

    Available until October 27, get the MOAst out of this dessert as guests also get a savory treat of crinkle cut fries for every purchase of the ManiPops! Concrete. 

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    Stand for good ‘MOA’ments

    Staying true to its commitment to Stand For Something Good, Shake Shack has made its mission to continuously support the community it’s a part of. 5% of its Pie Oh My Concrete sales go to CENTEX, Ayala Foundation’s holistic education program that promotes student, parent & teacher development for underserved Filipino communities. 

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    Not able to make it to MOA? Tap the GrabFood app and get free Cheese Fries for a minimum spend of P1,000, all from the comfort of your own shacks. Offer runs until October 30.

  • Pizza Hut’s Cheesedog Pops Pizza Packs its Pull-Out Pops with Meaty & Cheesy Goodness

    If you think your favorite pizza from Pizza Hut can’t get any more satisfying than it already is, you better think again, because the iconic pizza brand is back to elevate the pizza experience once again with another innovative creation that foodies of all ages will surely love!

    It’s meaty, it’s cheesy, it’s utterly flavorful: It’s the all-new Cheesedog Pops! Make it great with 24 pull-out pops filled with tender, juicy, and cheesy hot dogs and topped with cheddar bits for added crunch, all surrounding your favorite pizza!

    Pizza Hut Cheesedog Pops Pizza
    Photo: Pizza Hut on Facebook

    It’s available in a wide range of pizza flavors, too! Get it with Super Supreme, Carbonara Supreme, or Meat Lovers starting from P529; with BBQ Chicken Supreme, Bacon Cheeseburger, Supreme, Hawaiian Supreme, Bacon Supreme, Bacon Margherita, or Cheese Supreme starting from P499; or with Veggie Lovers, Cheese Lovers, Pepperoni Lovers, or Spicy Pepperoni Lovers starting from P469.

    You can also try it with Pizza Hut’s all-new Tex-Mex pizza! Treat yourself to a pizza flavor like no other with its generous toppings of chili con carne, corn, and onion over mozzarella cheese. Price starts at P499.

    And if all that cheese and hot dog goodness is not enough to reel you in, Pizza Hut has also unveiled several irresistible deals so you can enjoy those Cheesedog Pops in different ways!

    Enjoy a meal with your SO with the Cheesedog Pops Meal for 2, which starts at P599. It comes with 1 Regular Pepperoni Lovers Cheesedog Pops, 1 Large Crispy Fries, 2 servings of Mushroom Soup, and 2 servings of ice-cold Pepsi.

    Bonding with the fam? Go for the Cheesedog Pops Meal for 4, priced starting at P1,299 and includes 1 Large Supreme Cheesedog Pops, 1 Family Spaghetti Bolognese, 5 pieces of WingStreet Honey BBQ wings, and a pitcher of Iced Tea for dine-in or a 1.5L bottle of Pepsi for take-out or delivery.

    You can also go for three pizzas with the Cheesedog Pops Family Triple Pizza Treat, which comes with 1 Large Tex-Mex Cheesedog Pops, 1 Large Supreme Cheesedog Pops, and 1 Large Pepperoni Lovers Cheesedog Pops, all priced starting at P1,759.

    The Cheesedog Pops Meal for 2, Cheesedog Pops Meal for 4, and the Cheesedog Pops Family Triple Pizza Treat are available for dine-in, take-out, and delivery via the 8-911-1111 hotline, the Pizza Hut website, and the Pizza Hut mobile app, available for Android and iOS devices. You can also order through Pizza Hut’s delivery partners GrabFood, foodpanda, and Pick.A.Roo (prices may differ).

    That’s not all! Below are four Hot Deal meals that you can order for take-out and delivery exclusively via the 8-911-1111 hotline, the Pizza Hut website, and the Pizza Hut mobile app!

    First is the Hot Deals 1+1 Cheesedog Pops Pair, priced at P929. It comes with 1 Large Supreme Cheesedog Pops and 1 Large Panalo Pan Pizza of your choice, available in Hawaiian Panalo, Cheesy Garlic, BBQ Ham, Pepperoni & Mushroom Panalo, Cheesy Bacon).

    Get more with the Hot Deals 2+2 Cheesedog Pops Combo, priced at P1,129. It comes with 1 Large Pepperoni Lovers Cheesedog Pops, 1 Large Hawaiian Panalo Pan Pizza, 12 pieces of Mozzarella Sticks, and a 1.5L bottle of Pepsi.

    Go all out with the Hot Deals 3+3 Cheesedog Pops Feast, priced at P1,859. It comes with 1 Large Supreme Cheesedog Pops, 1 Large Cheesy Garlic Panalo Pan Pizza, 1 Large Hawaiian Panalo Pan Pizza, 1 Family Spaghetti Carbonara, 5 pieces of WingStreet Honey BBQ wings, and a 1.5L bottle of Pepsi.

    You can also get the Hot Deals Cheesedog Pops Trio, which comes with 1 Regular Supreme Cheesedog Pops, 1 Regular Hawaiian Panalo Pan Pizza, and 1 Regular Pepperoni & Mushroom Panalo Pan Pizza, all for just P759.

    If you don’t want to miss out on the latest news, updates, and deals from Pizza Hut, make sure to give the brand a like and follow it on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

  • The Jollibee Crisscut Fries Makes a Comeback This Holiday Season!

    After the return of their beloved Garlic Pepper Beef, Jollibee is also bringing back their Crisscut Fries just in time for this holiday season!

    The well-loved snack is back in its fun and flavorful crisscross form with a lightly seasoned taste, perfect for diners who like to indulge in its unique fries experience that one can enjoy with friends and loved ones!

    Jollibee Crisscut Fries

    “We are delighted to bring back the Crisscut Fries at a time when people are anticipating and gearing up for a bustling and exciting holiday season,” said Pam Reyes, AVP for Jollibee marketing. “The Crisscut Fries is a must-try for those who look for other snack flavors and textures to level up their experience. It’s a great snack and also goes well with your favorite Jollibee meals.”

    Available starting today, October 25, the Crisscut Fries can be purchased in all Jollibee branches nationwide. But be quick, because this delicious treat for fries fans is available for a limited time only.

    You can now order the Crisscut Fries Solo (Large) for only P75 and the Crisscut Fries Bucket for P280 at your nearest Jollibee branch via dine-in, take-out, or drive-thru. You can also have them safely delivered to you via the Jollibee Delivery App, JollibeeDelivery.com, #87000, GrabFood, and foodpanda.

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  • Chivas Regal Opens Pop-Up Bar Concept at Uptown Parade

    Leading blended Scotch whisky, Chivas Regal, has relaunched its pop-up bar concept in Manila. After a successful four-month run on Bonifacio High St, the brand had pop-up once again at Uptown Parade. 

    Chivas Brand Manager Mary Jane Wong said: “We want to continuously engage with our consumers while providing a unique and memorable brand experience every time; and we are just getting started! Watch out for more exciting news from Chivas Regal.”

    Launching this Friday with a line-up of DJs, live shirt printing, cocktail making and freshly kegged highballs on tap. The bar, located downstairs, offers a specially curated list of refreshing whisky cocktails whilst the upstairs area houses a selfie-ready lounge area complete with its very own throne.

    Chivas Brand Ambassador Owen Roberts said: “After the success of our first pop-up we couldn’t be more excited to be back and in a great new location. We’re bringing the hype to Uptown and everyone’s invited! Get down and explore your new favourite spot in BGC.” 

    Visitors to the Chivas pop-up can register via an app to redeem a free whisky highball and can also complete various tasks to be in with a chance to win exclusive Chivas merch. The Chivas pop-up bar will be located at Uptown Parade from October 21 until the end of January 2023. Operating hours for October are Thursday-Sunday, 6PM-11PM. Must be 18+ to attend.  

    Follow @chivasregalph on Instagram to keep up with all events, activities and promotions running at the bar.

  • Countdown to Halloween this Spooky October at Solaire

    Brave the creepy installations haunting Solaire’s main lobby and atrium for a Spooktober promotion that will wake even the undead with excitement. Visit any day of the week, but if you want a little more horror, dare to sneak a photo with zombies before they sneak in on you, or with an elusive member of the infamous Addams family for an eerie keepsake to commemorate your bravery every Friday or Saturday of the month.

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    Solaire Rewards members and guests are in for great surprises if they partake in exclusive promos for chances to bring home special items and even drive home a MINI John Cooper. As an added treat on Oct. 31 with decadent Halloween cookies for the first 300 members, and a special cocktail called “Zombie’s Kiss” for the first 200 available from 5 to 8 PM.

    The property’s restaurants are also in to scare the dead air away with fun-filled offers and entertainment set for October 29 and 30.

    Solaire Halloween Treats

    Fresh and Oasis Garden Café become one big party playground decked in Halloween décor where guests can fill themselves with delectable dishes even ghosts and ghouls will want to take bites of. To make the event more enjoyable for kids, a Jurassic island with life size dinosaurs is just a stone’s throw away. Other activities and amusement are also set up like an arcade claw machine, a magician and cotton candy artist, caricaturists, as well as other fun games.

    Waterside Day of the Dead Happy Hour

    Waterside comes out with a Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead theme to celebrate the holiday on October 29. Decked in more vibrant colors, the restaurant will have different pop-up bars of different beverages from wines, beers, sprits, to cocktails flowing non-stop from 8 PM to 1 AM, and a serving of a select appetizer. The restaurant’s ala carte menu also has a wide variety of selections to choose from to complement any of your drink of choice. Dance or sing along the rhythm of the DJ’s playlist for a more fun remembrance.

    Put on your Halloween gear or come as you are and have a blast at Solaire this spooky October. Follow @solaireresort on Facebook and Instagram for the latest offers and Solaire Rewards promotions.

    For more information and details about Solaire Rewards Membership, visit www.solaireresort.com or call 8888-8888.

  • Bistro Delivers at 30% Off until October 31

    Go Bistro Delivers and enjoy 30% discount plus free delivery with a minimum purchase of P1,500 until October 31!

    Bistro Delivers 30 off until October 31

    By using the Bistro Delivers mobile app and website, you can feast on a variety of cuisines at the comfort of your own home or office, wherever you are. Enjoy tons of savings across  Bistro’s 18 restaurant brands serving American, Japanese, Chinese, Italian- American, Korean and Spanish food, among others.  Think burgers, pastas, pizzas, steaks, ribs, Korean BBQ, dimsum, paella, waffles, seafood and  more.  No tricks, just treats this Halloween.

    Use the code SPOOKYSEASON30 when you order.  Download  http://onelink.to/25zuvt and check www.bistrodelivers.com.ph.