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  • Family Recipes Inspire Tinapayan Festival to Recreate Favorite Desserts for its Customers

    Over the past years, it has been known that Filipinos not only enjoy consuming food but are also avid chefs and bakers when it comes to cooking for their loved ones Tinapayan Festival, a local bakeshop in Manila offering soft and sweet baked products for over 40 years, is no stranger to that. 

    Adelaidas Torte
    Tinapayan Festival’s Adelaida’s Torte is a tribute to its founder Lucito ‘Chito’ Chavez’ late mother, Adelaida “Diday” Chavez. 

    While the bakeshop’s patrons come back for its bestsellers like ensaimada, cheese rolls, eclairs, napoleones, and its slew of over 200 baked products, nothing stops them from sharing and recreating family recipes so that more Filipinos can enjoy delectable treats made from the heart. 

    “It was always a dream of ours to share what we have not only in the knowledge and skills in baking but as well as the family recipes we have grown to love. Our customers are very dear to us and our growth, so it is just right to share products that are inspired by our own family recipes and memories,” shares Lucito ‘Chito’ Chavez, Founder and General Manager of Tinapayan Festival. 

    Fit for a Queen

    In 2020, Tinapayan Festival offered for the first time its bestselling Queen’s Chocolate Cake, which was launched at a time when Mother’s Day was just around the corner. It is made with the finest Couverture chocolate and the highest quality cream. The team behind Tinapayan Festival answered a growing need for celebratory cakes during Mother’s Day when the Philippines underwent its first lockdown back in 2020. 

    Queens Chocolate Cake
    Queen’s Chocolate Cake

    “When most of the local bakeries across Manila closed shop in 2020, we had to stay open to serve the community in need. We received a lot of inquiries for special cakes and thought why not create a premium chocolate cake befitting a queen for our deserving mothers. Using premium chocolate depicts how special our mothers are for us and we knew that our customers would love it, too,” says Potenciano Clarito Chavez, Operations Manager of Tinapayan Festival. 

    Aside from it being created in honor of Queen Elizabeth, this premium chocolate cake was also made in honor of the hard work, commitment, and love the family had for Maribel “Belen” C. Chavez, one of the co-founders of Tinapayan Festival and the wife of Chito. 

    Celebrating Fond Memories

    It’s not enough to just celebrate with good food. Oftentimes in Filipino culture, celebrating a small or big win, a birthday, anniversary, or anything else for that matter entails having a great dessert to top of a joyous occasion. This month, Tinapayan Festival launches its Adelaida’s Torte, its special torte made of meringue with chopped nuts, filled with chocolate ganache using premium quality couverture chocolate, butter icing, and caramel, and topped off with rich butter icing made specifically for the dessert. 

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    Nanay Diday with Tinapayan Festival Founder and GM Lucito ‘Chito’ Chavez

    Inspired and a tribute to the founder’s late mother, Adelaida “Diday” B. Chavez, who loved planting cacao beans that were later then made into local Batangas tablea the family gave out as gifts to friends and relatives back in the day. It was just recently when the Chavez family decided to create a chocolate torte taking inspiration from Nanay Diday’s love for chocolate. 

    Nothing beats family recipes

    Meals are much more special when based on recipes that have been passed down by ancestors. The legacy they leave behind remains in delectable treats and baked goods that leave the heart and tummy happy. 

    Nanay Didays Polvoron
    Nanay Diday’s Special Polvoron

    This month, Tinapayan Festival revives its special polvoron now dubbed, Nanay Diday’s Special Polvoron, which was based on Nanay Diday’s homemade polvoron recipe and features full cream powder, which complements all the other ingredients and ensures that each flavor is tasted by consumers. 

    Nanay Diday was known back in the 60s for molding polvoron using her hulma purchased in Escolta. This specific hulma was used by her family up until the late 80s and was kept as a reminder for the family for all the years Nanay Diday gave to creating handmade polvoron that she served not only to her family but to close friends as well. This time around, the bakeshop has improved on the traditional family recipe to introduce this special polvoron. 

    Supporting Local Farmers

    Planting has been one of Nanay Diday’s hobbies in the past. One staple agricultural product she time and time again planted and used for her recipes was the all-time Filipino favorite, ube. 

    Ube Loaf
    Ube Loaf

    Growing up exposed to ube being incorporated and cooked as a staple dessert at home, Chito was inspired in the early 2000s to create and incorporate this agricultural crop into their soft and sweet breads at Tinapayan Festival. Two of the products they created inspired by Nanay Diday’s love for ube are Tinapayan Festival’s Ube Loaf and Ube Twirl. 

    The Ube Loaf is the bakeshop’s twist to the soft and moist bread with real ube halaya, low protein flour, eggs, milk, and refined sugar. Meanwhile, the Ube Twirl features real ube halaya filling, perfect for those on-the-go and want something that’s ready and easy to eat any time of the day. 

    Ube Twirl
    Use Twirl

    Visit Tinapayan Festival at 1650 Dapitan St. corner Don Quijote, Sampaloc, Manila or call (02) +8 732 2188 or (63) 0961 715 2714 to place your advance orders. Send them an email at sales@tinapayan@gmail.com 

    Tinapayan Festival is also available in GrabFood and FoodPanda. You can also place bulk orders in advance. To learn more about Tinapayan Festival’s Mother’s Day products and treats, follow them on Facebook or Instagram. 

  • Chip the Squirrel Powers Up in “DC League of Super-Pets”

    He’s here to electrify this mission.  Diego Luna (Andor, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) is Chip in Warner Bros. Pictures’ animated action adventure “DC League of Super-Pets.”  

    Video: Warner Bros. Pictures

    Chip is content to spend his days within the sleepy confines of Metropolis’s Tailhuggers animal shelter, terrified by life and thankful for the safety of a cold, steel cage. But when his beloved sanctuary is suddenly under attack, this scaredy squirrel suddenly gets the power to shoot lightning out of his paws! Now the reluctant hero must overcome his fears—and find the will to power up—in order to help save the Justice League.

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    Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures

    About “DC League of Super-Pets”

    Dwayne Johnson stars as the voice of Krypto the Super-Dog in Warner Bros. Pictures’ animated action adventure feature film “DC League of Super-Pets,” from director Jared Stern.  

    The film also stars the voices of Kevin Hart (the “Jumanji” and “Secret Life of Pets” films), Kate McKinnon (“Saturday Night Live,” “Ferdinand”), John Krasinski (the “Quiet Place” films), Vanessa Bayer (“Saturday Night Live”), Natasha Lyonne (“Show Dogs”), Diego Luna (“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”), Marc Maron (“Joker”), Thomas Middleditch (“Godzilla: King of the Monsters”), Ben Schwartz (“Sonic the Hedgehog”), and Keanu Reeves (the “Matrix” and “John Wick” films).

    DCPets Chip
    Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures

    In “DC League of Super-Pets,” Krypto the Super-Dog and Superman are inseparable best friends, sharing the same superpowers and fighting crime in Metropolis side by side. When Superman and the rest of the Justice League are kidnapped, Krypto must convince a rag-tag shelter pack—Ace the hound, PB the potbellied pig, Merton the turtle and Chip the squirrel—to master their own newfound powers and help him rescue the Super Heroes.

    Stern, a veteran writer/consultant on the “LEGO®” movies, makes his animated feature film directorial debut, directing from a screenplay he wrote with frequent collaborator John Whittington, based on characters from DC, Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The film is produced by Patricia Hicks, Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia and Jared Stern. The executive producers are John Requa, Glenn Ficarra, Nicholas Stoller, Allison Abbate, Chris Leahy, Sharon Taylor and Courtenay Valenti.

    Warner Bros. Pictures Presents A Seven Bucks Production, “DC League of Super-Pets.”  The film will be released by Warner Bros. Pictures in Philippine theaters July 27.

    Join the conversation online and use the hashtag #DCSuperPets

  • Supercharge Your Skin with this Breakthrough Combo: Hyaluronic Acid + Marula Oil

    Hyaluronic acid and marula oil are the hottest actives in modern skincare. If used independently, each ingredient can give your skin nourishment. Put them together, and their benefits complement each other to bring out your best skin that will make you feel sexy from within!

    Avon Skin So Soft

    Hyaluronic Acid, or Hyaluronan, is naturally produced by the body and is mostly found in the skin. Its main function is to retain water in your skin layers—when kept at optimal levels, it helps retain moisture and suppleness in the skin, speeds up healing, and has anti-bacterial properties.

    On the other hand, Marula Oil is a newcomer in the beauty oil market and is native to South Africa. It contains antioxidants, amino and fatty acids that have anti-aging, anti-UV, and anti-dryness benefits, which makes it perfect for those living in tropical countries like the Philippines.

    AVON Skin So Soft Super Charged

    While either ingredient can work effectively from one another, you can still enjoy both and get their benefits through the NEW Avon Skin So Soft Supercharged Multivitamin Hand & Body Lotion with SPF 6 that also nourishes your skin with essential vitamins up to 10 layers deep!

    MultiVitamin Charged Complex provides essential building blocks like Vitamins A, B3, B5, C, and E—all of which help maintain intense nourishment and protection for your skin.

    To ensure these sexifying vitamins and ingredients stay with you, Deep Absorb Technology helps penetrate through the skin’s 10 layers for deep hydration and nourishment to bring out that healthy and sexy skin from within.

    Finally, through HydroBoost Technology, every application of Avon Skin So Soft Supercharged Multivitamin Hand & Body Lotion with SPF 6 ensures a healthy dose of Hyaluronic Acid and Marula Oil that instantly locks in and boosts moisture.

    “Avon believes that everyone deserves to feel good in their own skin and that can start by having a healthy one,” shares Dione Cotoco, Avon Philippines’ Head of Beauty. “That is why we are bringing together all these high-performing ingredients, essential multivitamins, and exclusive technologies that will help you get the ultimate skin softness and radiance.”

    The NEW Avon Skin So Soft Supercharged Multivitamin Hand & Body Lotion with SPF 6 is dermatologically tested, provides 48-hour moisturization, is suitable for everyday use, and is available in 250mL size.

    Shop through an Avon representative or online via avonshop.ph. Like and check out Avon Philippines on Facebook to know more about your favorite Avon products!

  • COS Announces COS × Lea Colombo Collaboration Featuring A Mood-Boosting Capsule Collection

    The vibrant, atmospheric world of Cape Town-born photographer and artist Lea Colombo arrives at COS this July. Continuing to champion the creative community, COS × Lea Colombo encapsulates a mood-boosting limited-edition collection.

    Lea X COS

    Of the collection, Lea Colombo commented, ‘These artworks are part of a flower series of mine – I create strong, vibrant, colourful images in the darkroom. The vibrant and contrasting colours are juxtaposed against the softer floral images, reflecting my constant exploration of duality, tension, and balance. They were produced back home in Cape Town, where my creativity is always awakened by incredible natural beauty – to transfer this onto clothing is a beautiful exchange of energy.’

    COS Design Director Karin Gustafsson said, ‘We are always inspired by other creative disciplines – the opportunity to collaborate with Lea and explore her unique processes allowed us to take our brand DNA and truly reimagine the designs through her work. Embracing the synergy between art and fashion, we showcase Lea’s enthusiastic, mood-boosting approach to colour and how she embraces an individual approach to style.’

    The campaign, connected to colour and emotion, which Colombo also shoots, showcases three exclusive prints on warm-weather staples for men and women, including T-shirts, shirts, dresses, and accessories. The Capsule Collection is available at COS SM Aura Premier for a limited time only.

  • Krispy Kreme celebrates 85 happy years with new treats we’re sure you’ll love!

    Mark your calendars because Krispy Kreme is celebrating 85 years of happy and magical moments this month. For decades, the Home of the Originals has been serving its Original Glazed® doughnuts and a variety of delightful creations including unique twists to your favorite snacks and drinks. This year, Krispy Kreme is making its birthday celebration extra special with the launch of three New Original treats fit for every celebration! 

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    A fun take for your birthday cake!

    What better way to celebrate another year than with Krispy Kreme’s new Chocolate Birthday Drip Cake. A tri-color chocolate cake topped with fun birthday sprinkles, no birthday will be complete without this one-of-a-kind unglazed decadent masterpiece piped with yellow, purple, and blue white chocolate. This sweet treat was made for a delicious, doughnut-filled birthday bash. The Chocolate Birthday Drip Cake is available until July 31 only and can be bought per piece or in half-dozen, dozen, and double dozen boxes. Price starts at Php 55. 

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    Happiness is adding a dash of sprinkles

    Krispy Kreme’s Minis, the bite-sized versions of its world-famous doughnuts, is a celebration of the little things that count. So, in honor of 85 magical years, OGs can now enjoy a limited-edition Mini Chocolate Glaze with Birthday Sprinkles – perfect for whether you’re celebrating a birthday solo or with your closest loved ones. Starting at Php 215, Minis are sold in boxes of 16 and  also available in Mini Original Glazed® flavor.

    Mixed Berry Birthday Chiller Large

    Because we love you berry much

    Now, Krispy Kreme’s birthday lineup wouldn’t be complete without an indulgent beverage to bring everything together. On July 15, keep your eyes out for the Mixed Berry Birthday Chiller, a two-toned drink made with blended blueberry and strawberry kreme, finished off with whipped cream and birthday sprinkles on top. This 16 oz. mix of berry delight will be available for a limited time only at a sweet introductory price of Php 180.

    “For 85 years, Krispy Kreme has spread joy and delight by serving customers new and Original creations featuring our world-famous Original Glazed® doughnuts. This year is no different. We want to thank you, the OGs, for the constant support and being with us from the very start. We look forward to remaining in your happy place for many more years to come,” said Ysabel Cruz, Marketing Manager of Krispy Kreme.

    Come join the celebration of 85 years with Krispy Kreme when you order these three New Originals. Visit your nearest branch today, or have it delivered to your doorstep by calling 888-79000 or ordering online through now.krispykreme.com.ph, GrabFood, Foodpanda, Pick.a.Roo, Mangan, OrderMo, and Groover.

  • 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.

  • WATCH: Joo Won is ‘Carter’, A Man with no Memory, but has one Mission

    About CARTER:

    Carter is an action film directed by Jung Byung-Gil (The Villainess, Confession of Murder) starring Joo Won.

    “Your name is Carter. Please trust me if you want to live.”

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    Poster from Netflix

    Two months into a deadly pandemic originating from the DMZ that has devastated the US and North Korea, “Carter” awakens, with no recollections of his past. In his head is a mysterious device, and in his mouth, a lethal bomb. A strange voice in his ears gives him orders. The bomb may go off at any time — unless he rescues the girl who is the sole antidote to the virus. But the CIA and a North Korean coup are hot on his heels.

    Thrown into a mysterious operation, “Carter” must reclaim his identity and successfully complete his mission on time in this one-scene, one-cut action film.

    Logline: One-scene, one-cut action film. A man wakes up in a motel room with no recollection of who he is, except for a voice in his ear that calls him “Carter.” Following the voice’s orders, Carter goes on an exhilarating mission to save a kidnapped girl.

  • Grab invites local businesses to Dare, Dream, and Deliver as the platform holds its annual GrabNEXT Conference

    In celebration of its 10th year anniversary, Grab Philippines recently held GrabNEXT – an annual merchant conference offering best-in-class learning and networking opportunities to tens of thousands of brands and MSMEs on the Grab platform.

    Aptly themed Dare. Dream. Deliver, this year’s GrabNEXT Conference focused on helping more entrepreneurs on the Grab platform scale, succeed, and become Biga10s with the help of various tools, programs, and initiatives – all made accessible to them through the Grab superapp and platform.

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    The GrabNEXT Conference featured insightful talks with GrabNEXT host Raphael Resus, Let’s Eat Pare’s Mark Del Rosario, media personality Christine Bersola-Babao, culinary artist and TV host Chef Jeremy Favia (left), and Grab Philippines Head for Deliveries Enterprise Martin Luchangco (right)

    Ready, get set, dare to take the next step with Grab!

    Grab Philippines Head for Deliveries Enterprise Martin Luchangco unveiled several key programs and features to better support the continued growth of Grab merchant-partners. 

    ●      Scan to Order – Grab’s latest feature allowing consumers to easily view and place their dine-in orders through the Grab app, help improve operational-efficiency while enhancing consumer dining experience. 

    ●      GrabMerchant Community – an exclusive online community where best-practices, tips, and feedback are shared among Grab merchant-partners, encouraging local businesses to empower and support each other.

    ●      Mastercard Business Tool Kit – Grab has teamed up with Mastercard to produce 20 educational videos on financial literacy, digital marketing and business expansion, and will be available to all Grab merchant-partners through the GrabMerchant app this July 2022.

    ●      GrabMerchant Masterclass – exclusive learning opportunitiescarefully designed and tailored to meet the needs of merchant-partners covering courses on business management such as Cashflow and Budgeting, Digital Marketing, and Customer Service, as well as food safety certification courses in partnership with the Food Safety and Hygiene Academy of the Philippines (FoodSHAP)

    MSMEs need the right online visibility to help scale their businesses, and critical to this is finding the right mix of advertising and marketing solutions. GrabAds Philippines Client Partner Manager Rina Laurel shared how merchants can better maximize their online presence through several GrabAds solutions that can cater to any goal whether it’s highlighting a specific product with the Banner Ads or gaining insights on brand visibility through Self-Serve Reporting.

    Miruku Milk Tea Cafe and Rodolfo Pizzeria are two Biga10 merchant partners who were able to successfully grow their businesses through GrabAds solutions. For Miruku Milk Tea Cafe, GrabAds’ Ad Manager helped grow the sales of their Japan-inspired beverages and light snacks – especially when walk-in sales severely dropped during the lockdowns. Rodolfo Pizzeria improved the online visibility and doubled their sales for their Italian pizzas and pastas with the help of GrabAd’s merchant-friendly Search Ads feature.

    Grab Financial Philippines Head of Lending Erwin Yamsuan reinforced Grab’s commitment to the success of merchant partners through Quick Cash – a financial lending program exclusive to Grab Merchant partners. Through Quick Cash, Grab Merchant Partners can access pools of financial support from Grab to help with their daily business needs, and support their long-term growth prospects.

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    Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Assistant Secretary Mary Jean Pacheco (left) gave insights on the growing e-commerce landscape while Country Head of Grab Philippines Grace Vera Cruz (right) assured merchant-partners of Grab’s commitment to being their partner in growth for many more years to come. 

    Turning businesses’ food business dream into reality

    GrabNEXT also showcased several thought leaders and industry experts such as culinary artist and TV host Chef Jeremy Favia, Let’s Eat Pare founder Mark del Rosario, and media personality Christine Bersola-Babao – where they shared various insights and best practices on encouraging culinary creativity, and the value of building a community in empowering small and local food businesses.

    Grab’s government partners such as the DOST and DTI also shared valuable insights to the merchant partners – from trends in food packaging and processing; as well as the latest tools in the growing e-commerce landscape in the Philippines.

    Delivering your products the best way possible

    To equip its merchant-partners with fresh and actionable insights, Grab also released its 2022 Food and Mart Trends which includes the shift in consumer trends from 2021 to 2022, analyses of Grab’s most frequent consumers, and the top categories consumers crave for on GrabFood.

    “Our merchant-partners play a key role in Grab’s mission and journey in the Philippines, and we are truly grateful for the unwavering trust, support, and loyalty that they have given to Grab throughout these years. Grab has been a growth enabler to many MSMEs during the height of the pandemic, and as we continue to invest our technology, expertise, and platform to help more businesses scale and succeed in the new normal, we are poised that Grab will continue to be every MSMEs partner for growth in the many years to come,” says Grace Vera Cruz, Country Head of Grab Philippines.

    Dare, dream, deliver with Grab today! Kickstart your BIGA10 journey by signing up to be a GrabFood merchant and going to https://www.grab.com/ph/merchant/food/, and keep updated on all current activities of Grab Philippines by following their Facebook and Instagram.

  • Hospitality Changer: My Novotel Manila Boutique Takes Hotel Service To New Heights

    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. 

    My Novotel Hotel Buffet

    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.

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    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. 

    Butter Chicken Masala

    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. 

    Novotel Take Out

    “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.

    Novotel Spa

    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.

    Superior Room

    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/ 

  • 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.