As innovation matters, staying in the comforts of your private spaces or getting a voucher for special occasion has never been more delectable and rewarding as Novotel Manila Araneta City presents its first resident hotel services cloud, aptly named My Novotel Manila Boutique.
The first property of Accor in the Philippines and the first Novotel brand in Asia to develop an online ordering platform with a variety of hotel services ranging from dining and accommodation to spa and event services. The Novotel Manila Araneta City online boutique is a fresh new retail concept where hotel guests and dedicated Novo-fans can shop for popular staycations, unique spa treatments, buffet goodies, and a variety of items from the hotel’s famed TakeMeOut menu.
All-time favorites, classics, and new delicacies are all available in one click at My Novotel Manila Boutique. Epicures can sample Indulge Boulangeri’s renowned chocolate chip cookies or pan au chocolat with just a few taps of their fingers. Choose from a variety of nutritious salads, and artisanal sandwiches from Gourmet Bar’s farm to fresh dining concept featuring freshly harvested greens from the hotel’s very own organic farm in El Dorado located in San Mateo, Rizal.
Choose one of Take Me Out’s specialty dishes, Butter Chicken Masala, or the 6th Manila’s premium drink menu. TakeMeOut by Novotel Manila will cater to your culinary demands, whether it’s for a casual lunch, a special occasion, working from home, a romantic supper for two, or simply a quick excellent lunch in the workplace. Guests can also customize an intimate gathering through the hotel’s famed Memorable Moments or a wedding preparation for your loved one through the Social tab. Soon, Novo-fans will also have a chance to order more signature hotel services online such as flower arrangements, chef’s catering at home and more.
“My Novotel Manila Boutique is just the beginning of endless possibilities for us to innovate and our hotel guests to have the liberty to choose according to their lifestyle, through various cuisines from our most-loved kitchens and reimagine Novotel brand experience from our exclusive online room offerings, take-out food menu, events, and buffet offerings at the convenience of this digital space. Sharing a well-thought platform for our guests’ journey” shares Novotel Manila’s Resident Manager Darwin Labayandoy.
Score exclusive, limited-time offers at the hotel’s new digital space as Novotel Manila Araneta City brings the joys of dining and purchasing your exclusive room and spa vouchers online. The online boutique is available 24/7 daily and Take Me Out food and beverage offers are available for ordering between 9AM to 9PM daily, and ordered directly through my.novotelmanilaaranetacity.com.
My Novotel Manila boutique also features Accor’s loyalty program, Accor Live Limitless (ALL). Discover a world of rewards, unique benefits and exceptional events. Experience the extraordinary. Membership is free, visit https://my.novotelmanilaaranetacity.com/all-membership/
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!
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.
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.
A little over a year since its launch and a few limited edition flavors later, Bubu Bars is back with yet another decadent dessert. To celebrate World Chocolate Day, they have introduced their newest flavor that took them seven months of R&D — Dark Chocolate Cacao Crunch (P220).
This deep, dark, and decadent bar is priced at P220 just like its older siblings. It is a rich dark chocolate vegan ice cream, covered in a thin shell of Auro 64% single origin dark chocolate topped with crunchy cacao nibs and a sprinkling of Maldon Sea Salt.
Just like its older siblings, it is priced at P220 per bar. It will be available at the Auro Chocolate’s World Chocolate Fair from July 6 to 10, 2022, and online afterward.
Auro Chocolate’s World Chocolate Fair is back for the third time for a five-day event. Sample limited-edition desserts crafted with Auro Chocolate at the Main Atrium of S Maison, Conrad Manila from July 6 to 10, 2022.
In a pursuit of vitality and Swiss hospitality, Swissôtel Clark opens its 10th restaurant to date, Ristorante di Verona, an authentic Italian restaurant using contemporary and modern culinary techniques. Verona is a province in Italy and known to be the setting of the classic romantic novel Romeo & Juliet. Ristorante di Verona is set to welcome guests and customers this 7 July 2022.
Ristorante di Verona interior
Situated in 5th floor of Swissôtel Clark, Ristorante di Verona offers guests a new concept of indoor and an alternative al fresco dining, overlooking the mountainous and natural view of the Zambales Mountain Ranges.
“We are overwhelmed by the continuous support that our guests and customers showed since the hotel’s soft-opening last 1 March 2022. We are fascinated with the warm acceptance to the #SwissHospitality and #SwissTastes concepts from us. After three months of soft operation, and as we continue to offer unique dining experiences for our guests, we are hoping for your continuous support as we open our 10th dining outlet in the newest vibrant destination within Clark – Ristorante di Verona.” said Tarek Aouini, General Manager of Swissôtel Clark.
While Swissôtel Clark opens yet another restaurant, it promises to deliver a range of culinary concepts that the guests will surely love. The opening of Ristorante di Verona marks another milestone, being the newest Italian fun-dining restaurant in Clark Freeport Zone.
Prosciutto San Daniele, melone
Great views, warm service and authentic Italian food – for those looking to enjoy a romantic vibe or a well comfortable but refined alfresco dining, Ristorante di Verona offers the best of both worlds. Be charmed by the dash of creative nature of the interiors, starting from the atmospheric windows and wall installations, spacious halls, private dining rooms, up to the contemporary architecture of the ceiling that takes customers back to the timeless aesthetics of Italy.
Insalata di mele, gorgonzola, balsamico di Modena 25 anni 550
Inspired by the Italian precision of fine-dining, Ristorante di Verona features an all-encompassing menu, starting from the aperitif to digestivo. Enjoy a different culinary approach to the eminently satisfying Italian dishes such as Prosciutto San Daniele, melone or Insalata di mele, gorgonzola, balsamico di Modena 25 anni 550, backed with the sound of contemporary Italian music.
To get the full experience, customers can choose from the rich-flavoured wines to accompany their sumptuous lunch or dinner. Ristorante di Verona offers more than 300 extensive wine selections sourced from various regions, including a 1958 Pio Cesare Barolo from Italy and a 1990 Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1er Cru Classe from France.
Ristorante di Verona’s signature cocktail Princepessa is a nice match to an eloquent dining experience. A simple, crisp and refreshing cocktail that is a sure hit to the senses.
Allow your palate to travel in different places of Italy with Ristorante di Verona’s very own Balsamic Reduction that is suitable for the most special occasions, to top off their Italian bread with a light and fragrant touch. Ristorante di Verona houses a 25-year old Balsamic Vinegar of Modena used mainly as an ingredient for reductions, following all the rules of a century old tradition.
To close out the decadent Italian meal, Ristorante di Verona offers selections of Digestivo, including Italian Herbal liqueur, a perfect after-meal digestif, and more than ten types of Grappas, a zero-waste wine-making process.
Heading Ristorante di Verona is an international-renowned chef Alessio Loddo, hailing from Sardinia, Italy. Starting his experience from the free-standing restaurants in Italy, he ventured in international regions as early as 2000s in Dubai, and has opened multiple Italian Restaurants on 5-star hotels all over the world, including BiCE Ristorante of Hilton Dubai Jumeirah, Le Meridian Phuket Beach Resort, and La Gritta Restaurant in Bangkok.
Chef Alessio Loddo of Ristorante di Verona
He was also in-charge of quite a few Italian restaurants located here in the Philippines, including: Tosca Italian Restaurant of Dusit Thani Hotel Manila, Waterfront Cebu City, Crimson Hotel Filinvest City Alabang, and Taal Vista Hotel in Tagaytay before joining Swissôtel Clark.
With 27 years in service, he has continuously embedded Italian heritage in cuisine, inspired by his roots in Sardinia. The place is known all over the world with its clear, pristine beaches, and its local Mediterranean and Italian cuisine, including cheese and wine selections.
Chef Alessio has been part of Swissôtel Clark since 2021, long before its pre-opening.
Swissôtel Clark, the newest destination in north Metro Manila, soft-opened last 1 March 2022 and offers 372 rooms and suites, and a total of 10 dining outlets to choose from.
Located at the ground floor of Hann Casino are Nasi, Kai, and Spice, offering specialty cuisines in Filipino, Korean, and Asian variations. Discover the newest casino-inspired nightlife destination in Clark, Bar 20, renowned for its themed nights and mixology-focused drinks menu.
Ristorante di Verona
Within Swissôtel Clark, guests can discover a selection of restaurants located in the area. First on the list is the signature European all-day dining restaurant, MARKT, embracing the Swiss heritage with a tribute to the atmospheric marketplaces of Europe through its open-plan, plaza-style dining concept. Facing MARKT is the laidback atmosphere of The Atrium, where guests can enjoy their choice of vitality-infused drink or a cup of coffee in a tropical-inspired lobby lounge. The Atrium is home to more than 40 collections of artisan gin and tonic, making it one of the biggest gin and tonic selections in the country.
Swissôtel Clark façade
Oma’s Dessert Bar, located just beside The Atrium, will surely satisfy the guests need for sweet-fix. Swiss Tropic, located at 5th floor of Swissôtel Clark, offers great food platter selections and a full view of the magnificent Zambales Mountain Ranges. With the mantra of “life is a journey,” Swissôtel aims to help the guests live well through its vitality offerings in every corner – rooms, food, amenities, and activities around and within the hotel.
Swissotel Clark is located at Lot 2A, Lot 2B, Lot 2E1 Manuel A. Roxas Highway corner Claro M. Recto Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga 2023. For more information contact (045) 306 2000.
For more information about Ristorante di Verona, follow our official Facebook and Instagram pages at facebook.com/SwissotelClark and @swissotelclark for more updates and promotions.
It is undeniable that Japan has blessed us with some of the most delicious dishes out there. And while hot meals like ramen, tempura, and katsu are more familiar to Filipino palates, it is no question that the distinct flavors that Japan’s sushi delivers also capture the hearts of many Filipino foodies.
If you’re currently craving delicious sushi, then this list is for you! If you’re rarin’ to go sushi-hopping now that most restos are back on track, then here are some places you should visit for an awesome sushi feast!
Ooma
The Moment Group’s Ooma offers bold and creative takes on Japanese favorites, including a rich lineup of reinvented maki. Some of the must-try sushi you can order from Ooma include the Salmon Skin Aburi Maki, Truffled Steak Aburi Maki, Ebi Tempura Maki, and the Taco Maki.
Locations: Bonifacio Global City | Greenbelt | Molito | Rockwell | SM Megamall Order online
Established in Japan back in 1946, Botejyu now has over 20 branches here in the country. Having been around for over 70 years now, Botejyu is known for its authentic Japanese offerings including their sushi selections comprised of the California Roll, Crispy Fried Prawn Tempura Mayo Roll, Sukiyaki Beef Roll, and Pork Tonkatsu Cutlet Sushi Roll to name a few.
Nikkei is known for its dishes that fuse together the delightful flavors of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine using ingredients from both cultures. Available in 5 and 10 pieces per order, their exquisite lineup of sushi includes the Wagyu Skirt Nigiri, Foie Gras, Ceviche Roll, and Aburi Roll just to name a few.
Tsukiji has been serving premium Japanese cuisine since 1989. Their premium sushi and sashimi are sourced from all over the world and made with special Koshihikari rice. Some of the Tsukiji staples include the Hontoro, Uni, Hotate, Hamachi, Botan Ebi, Local Tuna, and Sake. You’d also want to ask for seasonal offerings when you pay a visit.
Location: 3rd Floor, Milky Way Building, 900 Arnaiz Avenue (Pasay Road), corner Paseo de Roxas, Makati City
Genki Sushi offers you a modern dining experience while serving your classic favorites. Aside from having a wide selection of sumptuous sushi, Genki Sushi also makes the dining memorable with a cute little train on a revolving belt bringing you your food.
Hailing from Japan, this casual restaurant now has over 700 branches in the Asia Pacific region. Besides their popular offerings such as the Tonkatsu ChasuRamen and Spicy Salmon Bowl, Watami also has some mouthwatering sushi platters including the King Dragon Roll, Ebi Dynamite Roll, Spicy Salmon Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, and Salmon Maki with Miso Sauce.
Sushi Nori is another source of tasty rolls in the city, offering them in flavors such as the California, Ninja, Aburi Roll, Crazy Kani, and Ay Caramba just to name a few. If you have quite a big appetite, you can also give their tempting Classic Sushi Cake a try.
Here’s a sushi place to check out when you’re in Alabang. Sushi Ninja satisfies one’s cravings for sushi through its rich menu which includes traditional sushi and modern sushi, as well as a curated selection of unique creations such as the Okinawa Toshi, a deep-fried sushi with salmon, fish roe, and truffle oil.
Location: Westgate Center Filinvest, Alabang, Muntinlupa City
KFC’s elusive 11 secret herbs and spices is one of the biggest mysteries that people all over the world are trying to decode. From Youtube tutorials to Tiktok hacks–every fried chicken fan has tried to replicate the original–all claiming to have finally solved the secret recipe.
But what about culinary experts? Can they replicate the finger lickin’ goodness of KFC?
This International Fried Chicken Day (July 6), two renowned Filipino chefs are on a mission to try these viral, “unoriginal recipe” fried chicken creations, to see if any of them even come close to original.
World-class executive chef, Vic Barangan of Richmonde Hotel, and Chef Mark Joseph aka Chef Marky, a veteran of restaurant kitchens over the past decade, will cook 11 of the most popular KFC hacks found online to taste for themselves whether any of these will finally reveal the 11 secret herbs and spices behind the Colonel’s world-famous fried chicken.
While these culinary experts are trying to unravel the mystery behind the secret recipe, KFC will be celebrating International Fried Chicken Day through a free delivery promo to remind fans what makes its Original Recipe Chicken unique to its chain of stores.
There’s no better way to spend a day dedicated to fried chicken, than feasting on THE fried chicken. That’s why KFC is treating customers to FREE delivery when they order from www.kfc.com.ph or KFC mobile app.
For a minimum spend of P550, all they need to do is use the voucher code “KFCTHEOG” on July 6 and orders will be delivered for free.
If you’re always on the lookout for new restaurants in Makati, you came to the right place.
It’s no secret that the pandemic has been tough on the F&B industry but everything has been slowly opening up since late last year, including new businesses. We’ve seen some of our favorites closing down, but new restaurants have opened their doors that are worth the visit, especially in Makati. Whether you’re looking to check out the bustling streets of Poblacion or the much quieter area of the central business district, here are new restaurants in Makati that you need to check out now.
This newly opened café is on the second floor of HMA 773 building along JP Rizal Avenue. It is a bright space with emerald-colored furnishing where you can hang with friends or work while sipping on a cup of joe. Order the classics like the Americano, and Flat White, or go for more unique finds like the Campfire Latte. They serve coffee for now but will soon be serving cocktails as well.
Another newly opened café in Makati, this one is not too hard to miss as it’s screaming in pink. It’s a dreamy café that will almost remind you of Seoul’s café culture, which is huge by the way! They serve a variety of drinks like Cereal Milk Latte, Cafe Fredo, and Pink Horchata, all while serving Filipino and Japanese food favorites.
If you see yourself staying in Poblacion from day to night, Dear Adam / Sweet Lucy is your best bet. A café by day and craft cocktail lounge by night, it is an all-in-one destination where you can enjoy salads, sandwiches, pasta, pastries, coffee, and cocktails all under one roof.
Chef Josh Boutwood does it again with this elegant yet casual restaurant in Greenbelt 3. Its menu does not focus on just one cuisine but focuses on inspiration from multiple cultures. “The meals will be prepared using a variety of cooking methods from convection, ovens, stove tops hearth, and a smoker to infuse a smoked essence in the dishes,” according to Chef Josh Boutwood’s website.
Going back to Poblacion is this new hip spot that serves Japanese and Peruvian flavors. Enjoy dishes like the Anticuchos De Lomo featuring a US tenderloin beef, La Japonesa which is crispy rice, spicy tuna with green chili, or the Maguro Gremolata which is a seared tuna belly dish with salsa and gremolata. Sip on some of their signature cocktails while you’re at it!
Owned by the same people behind the popular pizza restaurant Crosta Pizzeria, Kong is the newest restaurant in Salcedo Village serving not-so-traditional Asian noodles. You’ll see Thai, Malaysian, Balinese, Javanese, and Vietnamese-style food just to name a few when you get a glimpse of their menu. Some must-tries are the #5 which is a stir-fried rolled rice noodles, egg, soy & kaffir lime, and the #6 which is a stir-fried noodles, soy, egg, and dragon oil which is a chili oil that’s exclusively made in-house.
Who doesn’t love Filipino food? This new restaurant in Poblacion serves a fresh take on comforting Filipino classics and regional ingredients. They open as early as 8am so you can expect breakfast bowls, breads and pastries, and of course, coffee. In the evening, they have more filling meals like the Grilled Hamachi Collar, Pork Porchetta ala Binagoongan, and the Lamb Kaldereta.
What started as a delivery-only food brand, Onlypans has finally opened a physical restaurant with people lining up for their birria tacos. Their Quesa Birria Tacos are soft-shell tacos with overflowing shredded USDA beef topped with cilantro and onion and served with a side of consommé. Other must-try tacos are crispy pork, pulled pork, and fish.
SUI Gin is made in Japan with a combination of botanicals that are distinctly Japanese: yuzu, green tea, and ginger. Combined with traditional gin botanicals – juniper berry, coriander seed, angelica root, cardamom, cinnamon, bitter orange peel, and lemon peel – the result is a gin that is clear, refreshing, and pairs well with any and all dishes.
It takes its name SUI 翆 after the Kingfisher. On the bottle, the bold Kanji character is inked by master calligrapher Tansetsu Ogino. Kanji 翡翠, which means Jade, is a nod to its tall hexagonal shape reflecting clear and beautiful blue-green accents that speak of Suntory’s hope that SUI will spread its wings and soar high in the gin market.
Yuzu is commonly used to accentuate flavor in Japanese dishes. It lends a refreshing citrus aroma and taste that opens up the palate. Green tea offers gentle umami notes for a rich body that harmonizes with meals. Finally, Ginger offers a mild spicy flavor with a clean aftertaste, leading to an invigorating finish.
The perfect SUI Gin serve
To savor the refreshing taste of SUI Gin, the perfect combination and ratio are important. Imagine getting together with friends for a celebration at your favorite restaurant? All you need is a bottle of SUI Gin with the perfect mixture.
SUI Gin & Soda: This is the classic recommended way to serve SUI Gin. It is a simple mix of soda water to let SUI’s delicate flavor shine through.
SUI Sonic: For depth and complexity, add a splash of tonic water.
Mix it up!: You can make your own concoction for a more customized experience: add a squeeze of lemon, a tablespoon of Yuzu juice, raw grated ginger, or green tea. For more unique flavors, get trendy by adding crushed plum, wasabi, shiso leaves, or frozen oranges. Experience the flavors of SUI Gin that complement every meal occasion.
SUI Gin is now available in S&Rstores nationwide and coming soon at your nearest supermarkets and liquor stores, as well as GrabMart, Lazada, Boozy, and Boozeshop.
For many people, having a cup of coffee is a simple act of rewarding oneself. There’s that appetizing aroma, the comforting warmth, and the calmness surrounding the ritual of sitting down with a fresh cup.
If you can relate, you’ll be happy to know that your favorite coffee mix brand is treating you to two new flavors for your everyday indulgence: Great Taste Supreme Toffee Hazelnut and Great Taste Supreme Black Forest Latte.
Now, you can reward yourself with an indulgent cup of coffee every day for an affordable price!
Relish the nutty linamnam goodness of Toffee Hazelnut, topped with exciting choco brown mallows. Or, savor the choco-cherry linamnam taste of Black Forest Latte topped with delicious cherry red mallows.
Catriona Gray celebrates her everyday wins like a queen with Great Taste Supreme
Your wins — big or small — deserve a reward, whether this means waking up on time for work, working hard on a project, finally catching up with your friends, finishing a great workout, having a well-deserved me-time, or just whenever you feel like treating yourself.
Even better: you can cop these rewarding coffee indulgences for just P8 SRP per 26g sachet from your nearest supermarkets, convenience stores, or at Universal Robina Corporation (URC)’s official stores online.
Try the newest feel-good, everyday reward: Great Taste Supreme Toffee Hazelnut and Great Taste Supreme Black Forest Latte. You wouldn’t want to miss out on this!
Jolibee is spreading joy once more by bringing back its hit dessert from last year– the Ube Cheese Pie!
When Jollibee first introduced the delicious treat, the Ube Cheese Pie was an instant hit thanks to the sweet and savory flavor of its ube-cheese filling and the crispy goodness of its golden pie crust. Now, Jollibee has announced that they are bringing back the beloved pie flavor starting today.
“When we saw just how much of a hit the Ube Cheese Pie was among our customers, we knew we had to bring it back. We’re looking forward to seeing people enjoy one of their favorite Jollibee items, and having even more fans discover the goodness of this sweet and cheesy pie,” Bea Bediones, Brand Manager for Pies, said in a statement.
The Jollibee Ube Cheese Pie is now available in all Jollibee stores nationwide for only P35 for Solo; P100 for 3 Pies To-Go; and P199 for 6 Pies To-Go. You can also order it via delivery through the Jollibee Delivery App, JollibeeDelivery.com, and #87000. You may also order via Drive-Thru and Take Out.
For more info and updates on the Ube Cheese Pie, as well as other Jollibee products and offers, follow Jollibee on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
