This Valentine’s Season, Macao Imperial Tea pairs up with award-winning tree-to-bar local chocolate brand Auro Chocolate for the Auro Series.
Auro Series: Cream Cheese Auro Dark Chocolate, Auro Hot Dark Chocolate, and Auro Iced Dark Chocolate
Starting February 3, lovers of fine chocolate can indulge in three different specialty drinks curated for the month of love. The premium flavors are the Auro Hot Dark Chocolate, Auro Iced Dark Chocolate, and Cream Cheese Auro Dark Chocolate. The two cold drinks will be available in two sizes, while the special hot chocolate will be offered in Alto size. The limited-edition drinks feature Auro’s popular dark chocolate combined with Macao Imperial Tea’s signature milk tea.
Cream Cheese Auro Dark Chocolate, Auro Hot Dark Chocolate, and Auro Iced Dark Chocolate
PRICELIST Hot Auro Dark Chocolate –Alto: P185 Iced Auro Dark Chocolate – Alto: P185 | Maior: P205 Cream Cheese Auro Dark Chocolate –Alto: 195 | Maior: 215
If you needed more reasons to indulge in chocolate this month of love, these three drinks are something chocoholics and their plus-ones can sip and savor.
Auro Hot Dark Chocolate and Auro Iced Dark Chocolate
The Auro Series will be available starting February 3, 2022, across Macao Imperial Tea outlets nationwide. Order online via order.fredleygroup.com. Follow Macao Imperial Tea Philippines on Instagram and Facebook for updates.
And just like that, the month of love is upon us once again, and with it comes that desire to show our love for the people most special to us– whether it’s a bouquet of flowers, lovely balloons, or a gift they’d surely appreciate. But for those who love sweet treats every February, chocolate desserts are surely the way to go!
If you’re on the lookout for delicious chocolate desserts to give to your special someone this season of romance, look no further! Here’s a list of shops in Metro Manila where you can order such delights just in time for Valentine’s Day!
Mad Bakes
Madly in love? Here are cakes to give to your beloved! Mad Bakes by Mad Eats currently offers three kinds of chocolate cakes in trays: the Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cake with Praline, Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake, and Sugarfree Chocolate Cake. Order now via their website, madeats.co.
Photos from the Mad Bakes website
Butternut Bakery
Sweeten up that Valentine’s date with some of Butternut Bakery’s chocolatey offerings such as the Chocolate Mousse Cake, White Chocolate Tres Leches, and the Single Origin Chocolate Cake. For this special occasion, Butternut Bakery is also offering the Cupid Strawberry Chantilly Cake. Order now on their website, www.butternutph.com.
Photo from the Butternut Bakery website
Nono’s
Nono’s never fails to deliver delectable cakes whatever the occasion. Aside from their Valentine’s Gift Set packed with their cookies and other nummy treats, you can opt for their sweet cake offerings such as the Nono’s Chocolate Oblivion, Vitto’s Moist Chocolate Cake, and the Opera Torte. Order via their website, www.nonos.ph.
TSOKO’s pull-me-up Mascarpone Cake and Hazelnut Fudge Cake are also satisfying to the eyes as they are indulgent, but if you want a personalized cake, you can also check out their Tsoko Cake that can be topped with your dedication. Order through this form.
Photo from TSOKO
Apicapica
Enjoy a dreamy chocolate cake with Apicapica’s Chocolate Fantasy Cake made even more luscious by a layer of caramel. Order now by sending them a message on Facebook or Instagram.
Bizu Patisserie offers a rich lineup of desserts that are perfect for your Valentine’s celebration. Just some of the treats and pastries you can purchase are their Romance Cake, Truffle Pyramids, Valentine Cakesicles, and their eye-popping Chocolate Bars. You can also check out their Love Boxes filled with delightful desserts. Order through their website, bizu.ph.
Photo from the Bizu Patisserie website
Big Al’s Cookie Jar
Aside from their delicious cookies and ice cream, Big Al’s is also known for its trays of delicious chocolate cakes. Indulge in their bestselling Decadent Chocolate Cake topped with deep chocolate icing. If you love caramel, you can also try out their Chocolate Caramel Cake. Order via bigalscookiejar.com.
Photo from the Big Al’s Cookie Jar website
Kevin Ong Patissier
Looking for elegant cakes that will wow your significant other? Kevin Ong Patissier offers such cakes which include chocolate infused creations. Aside from these cakes, you can also order their beautiful bonbons that are just as elegant. Order through this form.
If you want to gift the classic chocolate bar this Valentine’s Day but want to skip the typical brands in the groceries, try 1919’s chocolate bars, including the classic Dark Chocolate and Milk Chocolates, plus sweet creations for the curious, such as the Dulce de Leche Chocolate and Horchata Bar. Order now through their website, 1919chocolate.ph.
Royce Chocolate
Japan’s Royce Chocolate continues to bring us confections for different occasions. This season of love, Royce is offering their limited-edition Valentine’s Day Collection, including the Sweet Season Box that’s already packed with Royce’s most beloved sweets. Order now through their chekk.ph page.
Photo from Royce Chocolate on Chekk.ph
Auro Chocolate
Auro Chocolate is a Filipino brand that found fame with its quality products and delightful collaborations. This Valentine’s Day, have your special someone indulge in Auro’s rich roster of chocolate bars, coins, and other offerings as you make some sweet memories on this special day. Order now through their website, aurochocolate.com.
Here’s another Filipino chocolate brand with so much to offer! Tigre Y Oliva offers flavorful chocolate bars, chocolate barks, Dulce de Gatas Bombs, and other delectable treats. You can also order their Hazelnut Dream Cake made with a single-origin chocolate fudge cake layered with hazelnut mousse, dark milk ganache and hazelnut praline. Order now on their website, tigreyoliva.com.
This Valentine’s season, Chew Chocolate lets you choose from three bundles on their Lovesent Gift Sets. The bundles include Chew Chocolate’s luscious Nama Chocolates and Crisps that are ideal gifts for your special someone. Order now through their website, chewchocolate.com.
It has never been just like any other Valentine’s Day for Discovery Suites since the year 2000. With the hotel opening its doors on Valentine’s Day 22 years ago, there are so many reasons to celebrate that no alert levels can stop. It is for our guests turned into family, supportive clients and the new generation who have yet to experience that genuine Filipino hospitality and talent.
On February 14 & 15, all roads lead to 22 Prime, the hotel’s award-winning steakhouse and part of Tatler Dining Guide’s Best Restaurant List for 2022. Executive Chef Gerwin Bailon curated a lavish 5-course set dinner of Baked Oyster, Salmon Crudo, Broccoli Soup and Sous Vide SRF Wagyu Hanging Tender. Ending your dinner on a sweet note with petit fours featuring a selection of our signature desserts. Experience a romantic dinner of great culinary creations with Manila skyline as backdrop and with the company of the person you love most for only PHP 6,000 nett good for 2 persons. Spice it up with free-flow of wine for only PHP 1,500 nett per person or a bouquet of fresh flowers for only PHP 1,800 nett per person. Be one of the first ten (10) early love birds to confirm a reservation on or before February 7 to get a complimentary bottle of wine.
Premium seats by the window are available at PHP 8,500 nett for two (2) persons inclusive of a FREE bottle of wine and a rose.
Steak At-Home
Celebrations at home can never go out of style. For safe and intimate Valentine’s dinners in the comfort of your homes, go hassle-free with 22 Prime’s Steak at Home. Enjoy a 4-course set dinner composed of Mixed Greens Salad, Lobster Bisque, Grilled USDA Ribeye Steak and Discovery Suites’ Signature Salted Caramel Cheesecake for only Php 5,000 nett good for 2 persons. Steak at Home is available for pick-up and delivery.
Suite For Your Sweet
Need a break? Have a “Steak-Cation!” Couples can book an overnight stay in a 1-Bedroom Suite and have a private 4-course steak dinner by 22 Prime for 2 for only PHP9,999 per night. Bring your staycation and date game to the next level.
Private Dining and Events
22 Prime is now open for intimate gatherings and private dining reservations. Make celebrations memorable with well-planned and properly executed event details and carefully crafted menus from PHP 2,500 nett per person.
Book early and avoid Valentine’s Day rush. 22 Prime is located at the 22nd floor of Discovery Suites, 25 ADB Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City, and is open by reservation from Tuesday to Sunday from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. For inquiries and reservations call +63 2 719 6822, e-mail ds-fnb@discovery.com.ph, or visit https://www.discoverysuites.com/love-alert-level22/.
There’s no better way to ring in the Chinese New Year than with lucky deals from McDonald’s! Bringing back the nostalgia and memories of traditional McDonald’s angpaos, the much-awaited coupons in celebration of the Chinese New Year festivities are now digital. From January 29 to February 28, 2022, customers can enjoy great fortune through the Swerte Deals available in the McDonald’s App.
The McDonald’s App, which offers exclusive deals and offers all year round, joins in on a celebration of a prosperous Year of the Tiger through the Chinese New Year Swerte Deals Festival. Just download the McDonald’s App to enjoy a variety of big discounts up to 34% or Php 50 OFF on McDonald’s favorites:
Squeeze in a quick fix merienda with the McCrispy Chicken Sandwich Meal only at P55
Satisfy the craving for something crispy, juicy, and saucy with the McCrispy Chicken Fillet Ala King Meal for P59
Treat your tummy to a 1-pc best-tasting Chicken McDo with Regular Fries Meal for only P99
Indulge in the delicious and filling Triple Cheeseburger Solo only at P99 (that’s Php 50 OFF!)
…and so much more!
Welcome new beginnings and attract signs of swerte to bring you luck and a prosperous year ahead! Stay tuned for more exciting activities this Chinese New Year by downloading the McDonald’s App on the App Store and Google Play Store. Claim these Swerte Deals on the App via Drive-Thru, Take Out, or Dine-In!
No matter what anyone has planned for Valentine’s Day, M Bakery has everything consumers need to make this year’s extra sweet, including their new, limited-time exclusives, beginning February 1.
A Batch Made in Heaven
M Bakery introduces the newest flavor for its world-famous pudding this love month: Chocolate Covered Strawberry Pudding. This limited-time decadent treat is made with oven-roasted strawberries, pieces of chocolate cake, chocolate ganache, and vanilla pudding. It tastes just like a chocolate-covered strawberry and makes the perfect gift for your sweetheart. Purchase a giant tub to enjoy while watching favorite V-Day movies or choose the smaller cups that can easily be shared with others.
An Instant Valentine’s Classic
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Brownie Bites
Also enjoy M Bakery’s Chocolate Covered Strawberry Brownie Bites that are the ultimate sweet treat this Valentine’s. Enjoy every bite of this mini version of M Bakery’s double-fudge brownie bite base, topped with strawberry meringue buttercream, covered in rich, melted chocolate, and finished off with mini heart quins. Get a dozen for Php 1,140.
Say It with Cakes and Cupcakes!
Rose Cupcakes
A dozen roses has never been this delicious! M Bakery’s Rose Cupcakes are delicately piped with vanilla buttercream roses in red, white, or pink over the choice of a classic vanilla, chocolate, or red velvet cupcake. Get a box of 6 for Php 990.
Want something more romantic? Get a box of their Valentine’s Day Cupcakes that comes with two each of their vanilla, chocolate, and red velvet cupcakes topped with vanilla and chocolate buttercream and assorted Valentine’s Day decorations. Avail of a box of 6 for Php 1,140.
Mini Valentine’s Day Cupcakes
For the cupcake aficionado looking for that perfect cupcake-to-icing ratio with every bite, go for M Bakery’s Mini Valentine’s Day Cupcakes. They come in one-dozen boxes are an assortment of classic chocolate and vanilla bite-sized cupcakes topped with chocolate and pink vanilla buttercream icing speckled with mini candy hearts. Avail of the dozen mini cupcakes for Php 840.
Express love with each Heart Sugar Cookie that comes in three heart-shaped butter sugar cookies covered in red and pink sanding sugar. No more delicious way to give one’s heart. The set of three is available for Php 150.
Looking for a “grand gesture” kind of gift? Choose either the vanilla or chocolate Valentine’s Cakethat is available in two sizes: 6” at Php 2,350 and 9” at Php 2,950.
“Best of M Bakery” Date Night Sampler Pack
Date Night
Whether you’re spending Valentine’s Day at home or outside, M Bakery’s sampler pack will surely make your day a lot sweeter. This indulgent bundle contains two Classic Cupcakes plus two cups of their new Chocolate Covered Strawberry Pudding.
For those wanting to give their family and friends freedom to follow their craving of the day on Valentine’s Day, we recommend the exclusive M Bakery Gift certificates which are available in Php 500 and Php 1,000 denominations.
Drop by the main store at Lower Ground, Unit #23 5th Avenue corner 28th Street, One Bonifacio High Street Mall, Bonifacio Global City or call (+632) 847-9829 or (+63) 917-633-1718 to get your baked treats, join a class, or to place your advance orders.
Visit M Bakery at the 2nd floor across Uniqlo store at the Power Plant Mall in Rockwell, Makati City or call +639178221262 to place your advance orders. You may also find M Bakery on GrabFood, Food Panda and Pick.A.Roo. To learn more about M Bakery’s new Christmas products and treats, follow M Bakery on Facebook or Instagram.
Celebrate new beginnings with a Chinese New Year getaway at Hotel Okura Manila and a special seasonal bento from signature Japanese fine dining restaurant Yamazato.
Relax, recharge, and usher in the auspicious Year of the Tiger with a minimum of two nights’ stay at one of the hotel’s elegant and spacious rooms. The offers includes room accommodation in either a Deluxe Room (PHP 10,000 nett per night) or Hinoki-yu Room (PHP 12,000 nett per night), welcome amenity, daily sumptuous breakfast for two, Yamazato seasonal lunch bento for two (once per stay), 20% discount on In-room Dining and Pool Bar menus, and access to the fitness center and outdoor swimming pool.
Book this exclusive room offer for a minimum of two nights until February 4, 2022 for stay dates from January 30 until February 6, 2022.
Enjoy the Lunar New Year bento, which highlights signature dish buta kakuni (braised pork belly with Yamazato’s original sauce), deep-fried vegetable spring rolls with ponzu, and cold black sesame soup with sweet red beans. Available from January 31 to February 6, 2022 for lunch (11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) and dinner (5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.).
Whenever we eat pizza together with wings, it’s usually when we hang out with family and friends, bonding with them over good food and great stories. But what about those moments when you just want to eat pizza and wings by yourself—you know, when you’re really, really hungry, or when you want to mend your broken heart, or fill the void inside you?
Now you can #gofortheWINg even when ordering pizza just for yourself, because Pizza Hut is rolling out three new irresistible My Box combos featuring the savory yet sweet WingStreet Honey BBQ wings to go with your favorite Pan Pizza and sides!
Get lost in a medley of flavors and textures with My Box Combo A, which comes with 1 Personal Pan Pizza, 2 pieces of WingStreet Honey BBQ wings, and a side of Crispy Fries.
Enjoy your pizza and wings together with an Italian classic with My Box Combo B, which comes with 1 Personal Pan Pizza, 2 pieces of WingStreet Honey BBQ wings, and a single serving of Spaghetti Bolognese.
If you want something more comforting and homey, you can also for My Box Combo C, which comes with 1 Personal Pan Pizza 2 pieces of WingStreet Honey BBQ wings, and a single serving of Mushroom Soup.
For these My Box sets, you’ll be able to choose among three all-time favorite flavors for your Personal Pan Pizza: Hawaiian Supreme, Pepperoni Lovers, or Cheese Lovers! All three sets are priced at P299 (P329 with GrabFood, foodpanda, and Pickaroo) each, and will be available from January 25.
That’s not all! You can make your My Box meals even more satisfying with three sumptuous add-ons for as low as P25. Switch it up and try something new whenever you order for a meal experience that’s as unique as it is satisfying every time!
Refresh after every bite with a 12oz cup of ice-cold and fizzy Pepsi for an additional P25 (P30 with delivery partners). Add more meaty goodness to your feast with 2 pieces of Sausage Rolls for an additional P55 (P60 with delivery partners). End your meal on a sweet note with 6 pieces of KitKat Pops for an additional P45 (P50 with delivery partners).
Give in to your craving and order your Pizza Hut favorites any time by visiting your nearest branch for dine-in and take-out orders, or have your meal delivered straight to your doorstep by calling the 8911-1111 hotline, by visiting www.pizzahut.com.ph, or by logging on to the Pizza Hut Mobile App, available for Android and iOS. You can also order for delivery via Pizza Hut’s official delivery partners GrabFood, foodpanda, and Pickaroo!
Don’t miss out on the latest news, updates, and deals from Pizza Hut by following and giving the brand a like on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
FrozenMNL, an innovative curated frozen food delivery service recently debuted a new selection of frozen delights that can be ordered from its website.
Among the new products are well-reviewed participants of the recently concluded Ultimate Taste test: Master Edition such as the Bomb Pies of the Butter Bros (@bomb_pies) and the Mushroom Sisig by Kabute @thekabutefarm.
A perfect choice for dessert lovers is a New York-inspired pastry called the Bomb Pie, a custard-filled buttery oat crusted pie. This is a dense treat is perfect with your favorite black coffee for breakfast or afternoon snacks. A creation by a pair of thoughtful home bakers, this pie has been growing quite the following on social media. Throw in the bomb of confectioners’ sugar and crack into this one-of-a-kind pie.
The Mushroom Sisig by Kabute farms is a healthy, delicious treat, you won’t believe it’s not the usual pork sisig. It’s instead made of oyster mushrooms, native onions and chili spices.This Mushroom Sisig is best paired with rice and your favorite sisig condiments like a fresh egg, calamansi and toyo. Kabute Farm is from the famed mountains of Banahaw and their ready sisig packs are convenient to prepare.
Butter Bros Bomb Pies and the Mushroom Sisig are just two of the latest in FrozenMNL’s growing roster of easy to order, chilled treats. FrozenMNL.com curates chilled and frozen food selections made for those who want to prepare easy meals for their homes. It has aextensive selection of ready to eat meals, snacks and including a wide variety of ice creams and desserts. For orders, visit www.frozenmnl.com.
Believe it or not, National Croissant Day is a thing. In case you didn’t know, January 30 is a day dedicated to these flaky and buttery baked goods. And if you want to make sure your household is stocked up with this very important pastry (VIP), you better have this bookmarked. Here is an updated list of must-try croissants you can get in Manila:
This one’s definitely not your ordinary croissant. As the name suggests, its a hybrid of a croissant and the Japanese fish-shaped cake taiyaki. These unique snack is available in sweet and savory flavors like Milk Cream, Ube and Custard, Nutella, Azuki Beans and Custard, Pepperoni Pizza, Meaty Taco, and priced at P135 to P165. They also offer a Discovery Set where you can have a taste of each flavor for only P888.
For orders, send them a message via Viber or Whatsapp at 09563945249. Same-day delivery is available with a cut-off at 6pm.
Eric Kayser
Found in 1996 in Paris, Eric Kayser came to Philippine shores in 2013 and have grown 7 stores in different cities within Metro Manila, with stores in Makati, Taguig, Mandaluyong, and Alabang. An easy best-seller and obvious crowd favorite is his Croissant that’s buttery and flaky, using Eric Kayser’s signature liquid leaven and pure French butter.
Order via website. They offer next day delivery for orders placed by 4pm. For same-day delivery, call their stores.
KOMU
Make sure you’re patient enough for KOMU’s Sourdough Hybrid Croissants (P150)! While it’s available almost daily, their croissant takes 3 days to make and is made with unbleached flour and Belgian butter for a beautiful lamination. Keep your eyes peeled as they post what’s available for that week in their highlights!
Originally from Baguio, they’re now available in Manila! They’re reopening their kitchen in February with their lineup already posted on their Instagram: Butter, Pain au Chocolat, Ham & Gruyere, and Strawberries & Cream. Make sure you stand by for their Pride Croissants which are as colorful as the Pride Flag. These croissants are filled with yema and topped with more yema and roasted cashew nuts.
You’ve probably seen Silly Lily in your Instagram feed at least once. These beauties that are originally from Laguna can easily be transported to Manila so it still counts! Their croissants has the finest lamination butter from France and use both Yeast and Sourdough to enhance the flavor of each pastry. Silly Lily has 12 variants — Chocnut Croissant, Tiramisu Croissant, Rainbow Sprinkle, Triple Choc Au Lat to name a few, and ranges from P95 to P190 apiece.
One of the sought after bakeries in the metro, The Daily Knead’s baked goods are all made by hand and they promise to only use wholesome ingredients with no preservatives or extenders. They have a whole lineup of French pastries that consists of Croissants, Pain au Chocolat, and Danishes. Choose from their flavored croissants collection — Calamansi Caramel, Lychee Strawberry, Coffee Cardamom, Coconut Hibiscus, and Sparkling Strawberry to name a few. Their flavored croissants come in a box of 4s and range from P640 to P1,800.
Kung Hei Fat Choi! What better way to celebrate the Year of the Tiger than dining on your favorite Chinese dishes brought to you by Modern Shanghai!
For the whole month of February, you can avail of the 6-course Emperor’s Feast good for 3 persons for P1,388. Enjoy the savory world of Chinese cuisine and share these with your loved ones- Egg Rice, String Beans, Deep-fried Pork, Sweet and Sour Fish Fillet, Xiao Long Bao and Sautéed River Spinach with Minced Pork. There are also other signature dishes that you can order from the menu. This special treat is available for dine-in, take-out and delivery through Bistro Delivers, GrabFood, and Pickaroo.
It’s going to be an auspicious start of the Chinese New Year at Modern Shanghai. Follow @modernshanghai on social media.
