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  • This Butternut Bakery Cake Will Surely Sweeten Up Mother’s Day

    Butternut Bakery has done it again.

    If you’re looking for a unique way to express your love for Mom for this year’s Mother’s Day, look no further. Treat the Queen that she is with their specialty cake featuring fresh mangoes and fragrant pandan.

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    The Pandan Mango Swoon Cake (P1,850/whole cake; P390/baby cake) has delicate layers of pandan sponge cake, slathered with housemade pandan custard and bits of fresh mango. It is then finished off with a fluffy pandan-flavored frosting and garnished with fresh mango swirls that are exceptionally sweet, and 24k gold flakes to make it extra special. Just like their other creations, it’s as delectable as it looks. Each spoonful will leave you wanting more!

    This Mother’s Day special is now available for pre-orders via their website, and will be available from May 1 to 31, 2022.

  • This Is Your Sign To Check Out Nono’s Flavors of Summer Menu

    It has been hot and humid these past few days, and what better to refresh ourselves than Nono’s summer menu? Available only until May, the new summer menu features bounties of the sea and the return of a classic Nono’s dish.

    Begin your journey into the sea with a serving of Mediterranean Salad with Shrimp which has mixed greens, dates, candied walnuts, julienned apple, feta cheese, and plump shrimps tossed in a refreshing balsamic vinaigrette dressing and drizzled with honey. It’s light, crisp, and every bite is so indulgent!

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    Meanwhile, the Salmon Croquettes is best for those who are looking for that irresistible crunch. These breaded  salmon cakes are fried until crispy and then served with paprika aioli dip and a side salad. It’s the perfect appetizer to share with your family or friends. The Vongole is another crowd-favorite. This light and flavorful seafood pasta features al dente spaghetti noodles with fresh clams flavored with white wine, butter, olive oil, chili flakes, and roasted garlic. Make sure to wipe your plate clean with the crusty sourdough bread that’s served with it!

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    Lastly, a holiday favorite makes a comeback this summer! The Steak & Shrimp a la Pobre is Nono’s take on the  classic surf-and-turf dish — steak cooked just the way you like it and juicy shrimps sauteed in their special garlic  sauce. It’s served with a side of garlic rice so expect a delicious and flavorful treat in every mouthful!

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    Try these in any of your favorite Nono’s branches until May 30, 2022.  Nono’s restaurants are located in UP Town Center, The Podium, Three Central Makati, Festival Mall, Glorietta 2,  Power Plant Mall, Ayala Malls Manila Bay, S Maison, High Street South BGC, Uptown Mall Taguig, and Nuvali Sta. Rosa. We’re also on foodpanda, Grabfood, and Pickaroo.  

    Visit nonos.ph and @nonos.ph on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok for more information and to get in touch. 

  • Here’s How You Can Get Nono’s Fried Truffle Cheese Wontons or Cookie Skillet for Only P5

    Nono’s is five years old now!

    Since opening its first branch in UP Town Center, the brand has grown to become one of Manila’s well-loved restaurants known for its exciting takes on comfort food classics, now with 11 branches around the metro (and counting!). 

    On their fifth anniversary, you can get Nono’s best-selling Fried Truffle Cheese Wontons or the Cookie Skillet for only P5 with every P2,000 dine-in purchase. You can avail of this at any of Nono’s branches from April 16 to 20, 2022!

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    Nono’s restaurants are located in UP Town Center, The Podium, Three Central Makati, Festival Mall, Glorietta 2,  Power Plant Mall, Ayala Malls Manila Bay, S Maison, High Street South BGC, Uptown Mall Taguig, and Nuvali Sta. Rosa. We’re also on foodpanda, Grabfood, and Pickaroo.  

    Visit nonos.ph and @nonos.ph on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok for more information and to get in touch. 

  • GUIDE: Where to Get the Cheesiest Sandwiches in Metro Manila

    If there’s something everyone can agree on food that’s simple yet amazing, it’s a sandwich oozing with cheese. Imagine taking a bite of your favorite sandwich and getting that ooey gooey cheese pull everyone wants! Sure, you can never go wrong with a classic grilled cheese sandwich but we’ll give you more to pine on. Here, we list down where you can get the cheesiest sandwiches in Manila

    Bun Appetit

    Starting as a stall in Salcedo Market, Bun Appetit has taken Manila by storm with its seafood offerings. They have premium offerings like lobster and crab rolls, ikura toast, truffle scallop mac & cheese, and more.

    What To Order: Shrimp Grilled Cheese (P390)
    How To Order: Visit their website. They’re available for takeaway, pickup & delivery.

    Elbert’s Cheesesteak & Sandwiches

    Now 11 years old, Elbert’s Cheesesteak & Sandwiches is a small shop focused on serving cheesesteak sandwiches and other American sandwiches like burgers and hot dogs. They also serve specialty offerings like Cubano, Reuben, and Truffle Mushroom Melt.

    What To Order: Truffle Mushroom Melt (P350)
    How To Order: Visit their website. They’re available for pickup and delivery.

    Elephant Grounds

    If you like your grilled cheese using sourdough bread, Elephant Grounds’ is the one for you. It has gruyere and yellow cheddar with sweet caramelized onions that are in between two slices of perfectly buttered crusty sourdough bread. Make sure to dip it into their tangy tomato soup that’s served on the side!

    What To Order: Gruyere Grilled Cheese (P490)
    How To Order: Visit their branches in Podium or BGC.

    Fowlbread

    Fowlbread may be one of the best fried chicken sandwich shops in Metro Manila, but their burger options are a can’t-miss as well. The Fowlbread Cheeseburger has two crispy smashed patties topped with melted cheese, thinly sliced pickles, and their housemade chicken sandwich sauce for a surprising zing.

    What To Order: Fowlbread Cheeseburger (P339)
    How To Order: Visit their store at Bonifacio High Street, BGC, or visit their website.

    SayChiizu

    The cheesiest cheese pull you could ever find. SayChiizu is Bangkok’s Hokkaido-style cheese toast known for its stretchy cheese toast which has a special combination of three types of cheeses. They now have seven variants to choose from — Original Cheese, Chocolate Cheese, Strawberry Cheese, Unicorn Fruit Toast, Charcoal Cheese, Matcha Cheese, and Oreo Cheese.

    What To Order: Original Cheese (P119)
    How To Order: Visit any of their three branches or message them on Instagram.

    Sweet Ecstasy

    It’s no secret that Sweet Ecstasy is loved by many because of its burgers. While The Cheeseburger and The Steamburger are crowd favorites, they have a unique burger that’s in-between two grilled cheese sandwiches that shouldn’t be missed.

    What To Order: The Grilled Cheeseburger (P340)
    How To Order: Visit their website.

    The Fat Seed

    Dining at The Fat Seed is like a warm hug in food form. They specialize in comfort food and have offerings like the Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Ube Waffles, French Toast with Nutella, but one that can’t be missed is their Four Cheese Grilled Cheese served with a side of tomato soup. It is made with four cheese, buttered bread, pesto, and fried basil.

    What To Order: Four Cheese Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
    How To Order: Call their UPTC (02)8936 2113 or BGC (02)7001 1862 branches.

    Wildflour

    This list won’t be complete without a classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich, and Wildflour may have one of the best grilled cheese sandwiches in the metro. Theirs have gruyere and Emmental cheese, and caramelized onions in between two crusty batard. It is served with a refreshing salad and a bowl of hearty tomato soup.

    What To Order: Soup, Salad, Sandwich (P590)
    How To Order: Visit their website.

  • Manila’s Oldest Indian Restaurant, Kashmir, Now in One Bonifacio High Street, BGC

    Established in 1975, Kashmir is the first-ever Indian restaurant in Manila and the longest-running one at that. The 47-year-old family-run restaurant which first opened in Ermita has now opened in BGC under the new stewardship of Leon Araneta. What started as a means to pass the three sisters’ time has become a well-loved institution in the F&B industry.

    Since then and over a long and colorful past, Kashmir has held on to the idea of “Introducing Indian Hospitality to Filipinos by turning Mystique into Magic.” For 47 years, they’ve been serving traditional North Indian dishes using high quality ingredients including curries, dried nuts and fruits, yogurt, ghee, paneer, fresh vegetables, and premium cuts of meats.

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    One of the original founders, Sita Advani, created the recipes in Kashmir. “Having inherited such a wealth of decades-tested recipes from Sita were the greatest gift,” shares Leon Araneta, Kashmir’s new owner. “These recipes are the heart of the restaurant. Her food continues to charm our guests to this very day.”

    At the new Kashmir, classic favorites like the Chicken Tikka Masala, Mutton Seekh Kebab, Palak Paneer, and Rogan Josh are still on the menu. But innovative dishes like Mutton Seekh Burger or the vegetarian-friendly Paneer Burger are also available.

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    In keeping with its North Indian roots, Kashmir is bringing its vegetarian and vegan offerings to the forefront. “After my own travels to India, I realized that we haven’t even scratched the surface of the wealth of plant-
    based dishes,” shares Leon. Vegan and vegetarian dishes like the Organic Mushroom Tandoori, Dhal Chana, Okra Curry, and Kashmir Organic Green Salad will make any meat-loving guest happily reconsider their opinions on meatless eating.

    Their delectable food and drink offerings are just a few things that you will swoon over when you visit. At the new Kashmir, design is what will complete your dining experience. They’ve commissioned a Bangalore and Delhi-based graphic designer, Smruthi Gargi Eswar, to share her India. Her art honors her culture’s historical and artistic past but is portrayed from a more contemporary perspective.

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    While most of the furnishings are new, Kashmir remains grounded, honoring its past. They have kept wall molding from the original restaurant, forty-year-old chairs from the founders’ homes, and have reused them at the new Kashmir. “These are small details. But they are part of our history that we should care for,” Leon adds.

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    Kashmir is located at Level 3, One Bonifacio High Street, 5th Avenue corner 28th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. For reservations or inquiries, visit kashmir.ph or call +639175316023. Follow Kashmir on Facebook and Instagram.

  • Here’s Your Chance to Try Local Sampinit Berry Ice Cream This Summer

    Have you ever tried Sampinit Berry? Now is your chance to try this local berry grown at the foot of the mountains of Mount Cristobal in Laguna and Mount Banahaw in Quezon.

    For summer (until the crops last), local ice cream shop Sebastian’s Ice Cream is featuring the raspberry-lookalike Sampinit in the spotlight with their collection. Flavor and texture-wise, it is less tart than locally grown strawberries and has small seeds that have a crunch exterior. These berries are extremely seasonal with their availability only from January to April, so you better have a taste while you can.

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    The Sampinit Season is a dairy-based ice cream made with fresh sampinit berries. It reminds me so much of Sebastian’s strawberry flavor but has a much lighter and delicately tart taste, and is garnished with more whole Sampinit berries to munch on. If you’re looking for something dairy-free and vegan-friendly, try the Sampinit Sorbet which is a fruit sorbet made with fresh sampinit berries, filtered water, cane sugar, and a bit of glucose for texture. Both are priced at P155 per scoop and P465 per pint.

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    Lastly, the perfect treat for this Manila heat is the Sampinit Ice Pops which is a simple and purest way to enjoy the natural flavor of the sampinit. “I want to give as many people as possible the chance to experience this wonderful ingredient so this ice pop is our way of doing so,” shares Ian Carandang, owner and head sorbetero at Sebastian’s Ice Cream. It is priced at P75 per piece.

    The Samipinit Collection is available in scoops at Sebastian’s Ice Cream’s branch in Podium and in pints at sebastiansicecream.com.

  • Re-Encounters: A Gallery by Chele Tasting Menu That Will Take You on a Trip to Northern Spain

    Chef Chele Gonzales takes diners on a personal journey with his new tasting menu at Gallery by Chele.

    Eleven years since leaving home, Chele Gonzalez decided it was time to revisit his roots in Cantabria, Spain. After many years, he was able to reunite with his family, home, heritage, and what he grew up to know as comfort food. This inspired his newest tasting menu called Re-encounters, a culinary journey from the mountains and sea of Northern Spain.

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    Diners get a choice of a six- or ten-course for the Re-Encounters tasting menu. We started our journey to Cantabria, San Sebastian, and Bilbao, with our first stop at the restaurants’ bar counter with Chef Chele’s photograph of the Cantabrian Sea. Here, we enjoyed some tapas — tortilla de patatas, crisp callamari in brioche, gambas al ajillo, pulpo a la gallega, and croquetas with cebu lechon.

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    These tapas are served with a refreshing welcome drink called Calimocho that’s equal parts red wine and cola, a taste that’s actually quite similar to kombucha. We were then brought to a different room with a wall covered by a photograph taken by Chef Chele again. While there, we had some pastrami pintxos and crab canapé, a crab mixture on top of a light meringue and topped with a grated hard-boiled egg.

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    After the tapas, we walked to our designated table for the night where “The Journey,” which is the six- or ten-course, begins. The first part consisted of seafood dishes — from raw tuna with a gazpacho sorbet, bangus belly pil pil with collagen emulsion, and a white snapper with sayote. Next is the Huevos con Jamon which features a perfectly cooked egg topped with generous truffle shavings. We then moved to meatier territory with the Cocido Montañes, melt-in-your-mouth stew meat wrapped in kale, and the Txuleta which uses Wagyu tenderloin served with potatoes and bell pepper confit. Both were hearty and are definitely a favorite from the tasting menu.

    At this point, we were already full but of course, we still had room for dessert. We were introduced to the Spanish delicacy Sobao which is a dense sponge cake soaked in milk, served with berry compote and milk ice cream. Next is Chef Chele’s famous Burnt Basque Cheesecake topped with chantilly and truffle shavings, an experience that I didn’t want to end. The Journey ended with a trio of desserts — Corte de Leche Flan, Quesada, and Sago con Leche, served with a beautiful photo of Gonzalez’ family from his last trip.

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    Re-Encounters is available until June 2022. Guests can choose between a 10-course tasting menu for PhP4,400+ 10% service charge or a 6-course tasting menu for PhP 3,400+ 10% service charge. Wine, cocktail and non-alcoholic beverage pairing options are available.

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    Gallery by Chele is located at 5/F Clipp Center, 11th Ave corner 39th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. For reservations or inquiries, visit gallerybychele.com, call +639175461673; follow Gallery by Chele on Facebook and Instagram.

  • Where to Get Imported Cereals and Breakfast Snacks in Metro Manila

    Whatever anyone says, breakfast is the most important part of the day. And for the times you are extra busy in the morning and have no time to whip up a complete meal, grabbing a box of cereals is the next best thing. Although let’s be real, cereals are not just for breakfast and they are not just for kids as well. Have you always wanted to switch it up a bit but don’t know where to begin? Below, we list down where you can get imported cereals and other breakfast snacks for a quick and easy bite. And yes, all of these are available in the metro:

    As Nature Intended

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    Just one look at their website, you’ll already know you’re in the right place. As Nature Intended is an e-grocery offering local and international products that make eating healthy much more achievable and less intimidating. They have granola and overnight oats, and they also have frozen food, skincare, health supplements, and workout equipment and beverages.

    Shop here.

    Coop Fresh

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    The newest kid on the block, Coop Fresh is an online grocer with a wide assortment of fresh food: from vegetables to poultry. On the side, they have the usual home essentials and other food items — including cereals and granola.

    Shop here.

    GERALD.ph

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    If you’re planning to start caring for what you’re consuming, check out GERALD which is a healthy & gourmet grocer. They have a selection of items imported from the US, Italy, and Peru, perfect for making healthy breakfast.

    Shop here.

    Healthy Options

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    Known to be a go-to place for all things healthy, Healthy Options has an assortment of breakfast cereals whether you’re looking to cut on sugar, add more protein to your diet, or would just want more fiber. They have Love Grown’s Power O’s, Choco Chimps, Love Crunch, and more.

    Shop here.

    Landers

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    Choose from local and international products in-store and online. Landers has Lucky Charms, Koko Krunch Maxx, Oceanix, Unicorn Froot Loops, and so much more.

    Shop here.

    Lazada

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    If you can’t find your preferred cereal anywhere, chances are, it’s on Lazada. With just a quick query, you’ll find unique cereals like Kellogg’s Strawberry Corn Flakes, Kellogg’s Froot Loops, General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch.

    Shopee

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    Just like Lazada, Shopee has a wide variety of cereals on its platform. They have Kellogg’s Chocos Magic Cereal, Koko Krunch Cookie Breakfast, and Kellogg’s Froot Loop with Marshmallows to name a few.

  • Unique Dining Experience, Le Petit Chef, Is Now in Manila

    Grand Hyatt Manila invites guests to experience the best of theatre and dining combined in an immersive culinary journey at The Peak, starring Le Petit Chef. The world’s smallest chef of French descent who recently made his debut last 1 March 2022, will take patrons on a two-hour unique dining adventure featuring sensational cuisines and cinematic entertainment, alongside the stunning views of the city. Revel in an exquisitely curated 6-course set menu as Le Petit Chef comes to life from the virtual realm for an animated whimsical performance projected right on the dining table, orchestrated with a live presence of a host to enhance sensorial engagement and make the experience even more enjoyable. 

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    Le Petit Chef will be performing two shows per night – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., every Tuesday to Saturday at The Peak’s Veranda Room, which offers a table sharing experience and can accommodate 16 people per session. Price starts at PHP 5,800 net per person for the six-course Classic Menu which features Italian burrata, bouillabaisse with fresh premium seafood, smoked chicken foie gras ballotine, char-grilled Australian beef tenderloin, mascarpone crème brûlée, and homemade baked Alaska. For patrons who opt for an Australian wagyu beef in the steak course, they may upgrade to the Premium Menu priced at PHP 6,300. The First Class Menu at PHP 6,800 features premium set and switches the tiger prawns for lobster tails in the bouillabaisse course. A special 6-course set menu is available for kids. 

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    Le Petit Chef ‘comes to life’ with technology developed by a Belgian-based company, Skullmapping. This innovative dining experience delivers using 3D projection mapping, the story of a small animated chef onto diners’ plates, where he proceeds to ‘cook’ their food in front of the diners. With the help of overhead projectors, the dining table transforms into an immersive theatre where the tablecloth, plates, and utensils become backdrops for the little chef to show off his culinary prowess. 

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    Visit https://bit.ly/GHMLePetitChef to take a sneak peek of the Le Petit Chef multisensory dining experience. For bookings, visit https://lepetitchef.com/grand-hyatt-manila, and for inquiries call (63 2) 8838 1234 or email manila.grand@hyatt.com.  Follow Grand Hyatt Manila on Instagram @grandhyattmanilaph and Facebook, www.facebook.com/GrandHyattManilaPh for updates in its latest promotions.

  • GUIDE: Where to Get Tasty Banana Bread in Manila

    It’s easy to spot a good banana bread — soft, moist, and delicious. Some prefer a classic one, but there are other ones in the market with chocolate chips or walnut for a more indulgent treat. Whether you like to enjoy it on its own, with a smear of butter, or a scoop of ice cream, there’s just something about this baked treat that’s tasty and comforting! Here, we list down shops where you can get your banana bread fix in the metro:

    Bake On PH

    What To Buy: Banana Bread Trio (P260)
    How To Buy: Visit their Instagram

    Baked by the J’s

    What To Buy: Double Daring Chocolate Chip (P280)
    How To Buy: Visit their Instagram

    Baked Eat

    What To Buy: Walnut Craze Banana Cake (P480)
    How To Buy: Visit their Instagram

    Banana Bread & Revel Bars by L

    What To Buy: Banana Walnut + Belgian Chocolate (P365); Banana Bread with Belgian Chocolate (P320)
    How To Buy: Join their Viber community here.

    Mad Batter Co

    What To Buy: Assorted Mini Banana Loaves (P375/box of 6; P725/box of 12)
    How To Buy: Visit their Instagram

    Mom & Tina’s

    What To Buy: Chocolate Chip Banana Bread (P295)
    How To Buy: Visit their website

    The Manila Baker

    What To Buy: Ultimate Banana Cake (P1,100)
    How To Buy: Visit their Instagram

    Wildflour

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    What To Buy: Banana Bread (P1,000/box of 8)
    How To Buy: Visit their website