Showing posts with label food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label food. Show all posts

Sunday, June 6, 2021

Foodie Alert! The Manila Hotel’s Café Ilang-Ilang opens doors to diners



 Are you excited to visit your favorite hotel restaurant again? Which food station will you be making a beeline for? Which favorite dish will you be asking for first? Well, I have good news for you fellow foodie!!

The Manila Hotel’s famed Café Ilang-Ilang has once again opened its doors to valued clients. The hotel has been responding to queries about the outlet’s reopening. After reviewing the guidelines, as well as heightening health and hygiene protocols, the decision to open Café Ilang-Ilang is an answer to persistent inquiries from its loyal guests and those who have yet to experience it.


The food stations will once again be teeming with exciting dishes, and the aroma of your favorites will surely call out to you as you approach them. As the world-class chefs are busy behind glass enclosures, diners can go around the restaurant in their face masks and face shields to check various food stations. Because of existing guidelines for dining establishments, Café Ilang-Ilang has implemented the Order & Eat-All-You-Can System, where guests can point to what they want from the spread, and it will be plated for them.Café Ilang-Ilang serves international selections from Japanese, Chinese, Italian, Korean to everything in between; even Halal. You can get your grilled meats at the popular Churrasco station, or the beloved lechon at the Filipino station. You will surely be spoiled in this gourmand’s haven. See if you can resist the selection of desserts, or the local fave and Halo-Halo—the perfect treat to beat the heat!


A gastronomic feast also awaits guests with an amazing gift voucher deal, giving you more reasons to come and visit us. For just P3,000 nett (lunch) and P3,500 nett (dinner), diners can indulge in our vast array of culinary creations. These non-expiring dining vouchers for two are available for purchase until June 20, 2021. They can be redeemed anytime at Café Ilang-Ilang but prior reservation is recommended.

Café Ilang-Ilang still implements physical distancing and reduced capacity measures that are compliantwith the IATF and DOT guidelines for restaurants, so you can be sure that #YouAreSafeHere when youcome and visit.

The outlet opens for lunch at 11:30am, and dinner at 5:30pm with last call for orders at 8pm. For moreinformation and reservations, please call 8527-0011 or 0998-9501912 or email torestaurantrsvn@themanilahotel.com. You may also book via https://www.manila-hotel.com.ph/dining/cafe-ilang-ilang/.


Much Love 

xx Alice 

Thursday, July 28, 2016

Say Hello Again to the Chef Next Door!










I am a big fan of food related shows, I can spend a whole day just watching them because I learn a lot from the hosts and also their adventures and I am so glad to see a one of a kind television show on its 2nd season!


The Group Entertainment together with Lifestyle Network channel welcomes another feisty, hot character on the block this July with Chef Next Door and its host Chef Jonas Ng. 

Being the head chef and owner of Huat Pot Hotpot restaurant in Greenhills and Le Jardin in Bonifacio Global City, Chef Jonas will take us on a whole new culinary journey to the intricate food industry not just by the food but also showing us the faces, places and stories behind the food we love and enjoy.

Just like any other culinary shows, Chef Jonas shares his tips on how to prepare food the easiest and most practical ways. There are also some chef hacks that he has learned over ten years of working inside the kitchen.




The whole media launch was held in Le Jardin in BGC last week. We were served a lot of delicious food from different establishments that Chef Jonas also loves that honestly if you ask me to prepare them, I might just say please help me chef! 



If you are like me - which has a bit knowledge but still does not know if I have the skills to be like the experts watching Chef Next door is possibly the best show I can recommend since each episode teaches us how to come up with restaurant quality output from modern urban limitation because lets face it - with the limitation of space, budget and materials some of us would break down in tears in recreating that restaurant favorites in the comfort of our home...or maybe that is just me.


I had the pleasure of interviewing Chef Jonas along with some bloggers during the press launch and I asked him what can he suggest for that ultimate comfort food for the brokenhearted ones - yes humuhugot ako guys pagbigyan nyo na! 


And it might be something you guys have to check out on the next episodes of Chef Next Door. 

Something that I can also say you need to check out is Chef Jonas' #ChefNinjaMoves as he is also known as the "MacGyver" (PS Google what that word means to the younger millenials *wink*) for his ways to come up with creative and informative solutions in every kitchen crisis that is thrown to him that we can also use when the time come. 

As I have seen the first and second episode I can describe the show in 3 words: Comical, Adventurous and Passionate. 

So make sure to check out Chef Next Door and be prepared to fall in love (sige na nga pa-friendzoned nalang ) with Chef Jonas' adventures! 

Chef Next Door Season 2 will air regularly on Lifestyle every Wednesdays at 9:30pm, Thursdays at 1:00AM, Saturdays 6:00PM, Sundays 10:00AM, Mondays at 3:30PM, Tuesdays at 12:00MN. The show is a joint production venture by the Group Entertainment and iSnap Creatives. 

So make sure to check out Chef Next Door on Lifestyle! 

Much Love! 

xx Alice

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

When in Subic.... eat at My Mommy's House of Kare Kare!

Subic Freeport is a melting pot of diverse people - both local and foreigners love visiting Subic Freeport not just for the outlet stores of our favorite brands but also the food - I basically grew up in Subic so you can say I can also mingle with the locals since I was born in Olongapo and went around the streets of Subic bay during Summer.
 
From Japanese, Korean to Indian food Subic has a lot to offer. But the best is still home cooked meals prepared by our Mommy. If craving for some you can have your home cooked meal by Mommy at My Mommy's House of Kare Kare.

Its quaint design brings a very homey feel to its customers that they keep coming back for more. You wouldn't actually notice My Mommy's House of Kare Kare because it is behind a huge track oval which serves as a venue for its citizens to run during the late afternoons and at night, but thankfully they have signage that tells you how to go to there.

And being known for their Kare Kare, My Mommy's House of Kare Kare brings you delicious Kare Kare that is so good that even without the preserved fish paste it still tastes great.

If craving Italian, My Mommy's House of Kare Kare also offers authentically made Pizza - all its ingredients are all from Italy to be true to its word and also cooked in an oven for that perfect bite.

One of the things I really love is when they are making the pizza they are actually making it in the store with fresh dough so you will be assured that the pizza is fresh and great tasting. 

Check out My Mommy's House of Kare Kare when you are in Subic.


Much Love!

xx Alice

pictures will be uploaded later.

Sunday, September 14, 2014

THE FIRST EVER BELLYSIMA FOOD FESTIVAL HITS GLORIETTA


Last September 6 2014, Glorietta once again gave their shoppers another exciting reason to celebrate and create memories by giving their valued customers a belly-full of goodness in partnership with Mercato Centrale Group and Our Awesome Planet as they brought BellySima - The first ever food fair. 

BellySima features artisans, gourmet and organic food and also non-food items in one stop. 

Its also the first ever buffet the features all things healthy and organic from home made cakes, juices and snacks made from organic ingredients that are fresh from the farms! 

I was able to sample some and to be honest I was bit floored with all the choices. One of the top picks I would say is Moo-La-la homemade ice cream because they have flavors that are so good like coffee and strawberry! 


Second pick is Tummy Topps because they have this very yummy basil pesto spread that is good with anything. This is also home made and I was able to chat with its owner. 

For shoppers who have a 1,000PHP receipt from Glorietta 3 and 5 merchants and restaurants and also Palm Drive restaurants may enter for FREE. Also VIPinoy and Amore cardholders may enter for FREE as well. 

 Tickets are sold via The Mercato Centrale Group will also be available at P50 at the Registration Booth.

Once inside those that have bought a ticket are given a card in which they can score each participant of the fair 1 being the lowest to 5 being the highest!


Glorietta continues to push the boundaries and provide shoppers with unique, one-of-
a-kind selection of products; shoppers will also get to discover new holiday gifts and 
delicious new food alternatives for a healthier lifestyle! 

The BellySima Food Festival will continue to please your bellies by being a weekly sight at Glorietta, to know more about it, log on to http://www.facebook.com/Glorietta.AyalaMalls; http://twitter.com/gloriettatweets, http://instagram.com/iloveglorietta , https://www.facebook.com/BellysimabyMercato; www.ourawesomeplanet.com/ . 

I will surely be back to buy some treats for the family! 

Much Love! 

xx Alice

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Livestock Food Review


If you are in the QC area and you are looking for a place to hang out and have dinner or lunch with your friends who are meat lovers this is a place you can try out for sure. 

Is Your Belly ready for Belly-Sima?



I am so excited to attend an event that is perfect for both artisanal & gourmet food lovers and natural, healthy & organic food advocates will definitely enjoy!  
 
OUR AWESOME PLANET, MERCATO CENTRALE, MOMMY MUNDO and GLORIETTA bring to you BELLY-SIMA – the FIRST-EVER FOOD-FAIR THAT CELEBRATES ARTISAN, GOURMET AND HEALTHY, ORGANIC FOOD FINDS this coming September 6 (Saturday) from 11am to 8pm at the GLORIETTA ACTIVITY CENTER, MAKATI!  
 
This for foodies of all ages to discover artisan and gourmet food from professional chefs, culinary students, home bakers or simply anybody who loves to bake and cook; and natural, healthy and organic food products from passionate healthy food advocates and local farm producers.  
 
For food suppliers who want to join the market, there is NO joining fee! But please get in touch with the organizers as soon as possible as slots are limited.


 For interested parties fill up the Belly-sima form and email it to admin@mercatocentrale.ph. You can also call 09178401152 or 8120102 for more information.  
 
ARE YOU BELLY-READY FOR BELLY-SIMA?  
 
For the foodies out there you can try out FREE artisanal/gourmet food and natural samples from a variety of established and up-and-coming artisanal/gourmet food from all in one place!  
 
Discover new artisanal/gourmet food finds that you can give as Holiday gifts for friends and families!
 
Find yummy new food alternatives to live a healthier lifestyle!  
 
Visitors get to rate the different products on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest.  
 
HOW CAN FOOD SUPPLIERS BENEFIT FROM BELLY-SIMA 
 
There is NO registration fee for home-based food and non-food vendors and suppliers – but you need to provide bite-sized taste portions and/or samples of your products for the attendees.  
 
You can also sell your products to attendees of the event. 
 
The top and best-selling participants will be FEATURED in the food blog site Our Awesome Planet, which has a following of over 1 Million readers and be exposed to a whole new set of food lovers; and will be offered FREE slots in Mercato Centrale’s upcoming weekly artisanal/gourmet and natural/healthy/organic market in Glorietta for the BER Months!  
 

HOW MUCH ARE THE TICKETS?  

P100/person. Inclusive of food taste portions of all participating food vendors (while supplies last) Senior citizens and Ayala VIPinoy Card, the A-Card, BPI-Ayala Malls Amore cardholders get 10% discount.  
WHAT ARE THE TICKET GUIDELINES: 
 
1. HOW TO BUY YOUR TICKETS. Payments are to be settled through cash.  
 
2. Ticket payments can be made through Mercato Centrale Office or Glorietta concierge.  
 
MERCATO CENTRALE OFFICE: 5th floor, OPL Building, de la Rosa corner C. Palanca Streets, Legaspi Village, Makati.  
GLORIETTA CONCIERGE: Glorietta concierge along Palm Drive (near Holiday Inn entrance), Makati
 
3. We recommend that you buy tickets ahead of time. You can buy tickets on the day itself, but there is no guarantee that that there will still be tickets because there are only a limited amount of tickets available.  
 
4. All sold tickets are non-refundable. 
 
5. Children aged 7 and below are welcome to enter Belly-sima but will not be given a score card and wrist band. If the children wish to participate in Belly-sima, they are free to purchase the ticket at the regular price.

Follow Bellysima’s Facebook page at facebook.com/BellysimabyMercato to get constant updates

Sunday, August 17, 2014

Wendy's Salad Bar is Back!


I remember my mm would bring me to Wendy's just to have salad. 

I know. She's weird - now you know who to blame for what I became LOL.

Wendy's salad is something different because 

1. It really fresh

2. You wouldn't get enough of it. 

 
One particular branch I like is at SM North Edsa Annex who just had a renovation with a more clean and fresh look in their store! And also due to popular demand they brought back the Wendy's Salad bar! 


For 199php you get to have a big serving of your greens! and other good stuff of course.






There are some rules of course: 

1. Available for Dine in only. 
2. One trip only. 
3. No left overs
4. One ingredient for ingredients and also dressings. 
5. Last salad bar refill is two hours before closing. 

The rules actually are very easy and beneficial because their salad bar runs out quite fast so its really best to be there early to get the freshest ingredients. 

There are three dressings to choose from: Thousand Island, Ceasar's salad dressing, and strawberry vinaigrette. I would recommend the strawberry dressing since it has a tangy flavor and gives the salad a more fresh taste in my opinion.


Here's my creation! 

Its small and quaint but has a pack of flavor. You can go crazy with how much salad you can put in  your plate and you can share them with your friends and family if you dine in. 



Check out Wendy's Salad bar for a filling and wonderful experience because of course we deserve this. 

Like Wendy's Facebook page for more updates! 

Much Love! 

xx Alice 

Sunday, July 20, 2014

Monday, July 14, 2014

Try out The Old Spaghetti House's Latest Offerings (LOTS OF FOOD SHOTS)


Hey guys!

I remember back in the day...okay that sounded that I am that old but here goes. 

I remember when me, my dad and my siblings would go out and eat just to chat and catch up on what has been happening.

Good times...good times. 

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Enjoy Legit Japanese Food at Akira



If you are feeling some Japanese food and you are in Makati I would suggest visiting Akira, The Art of Sushi and Teppanyaki. 

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Yoshinoya Brings Japan's Famous Beef Bowl Back at SM Mall of Asia!



 Prepare yourself for a new flavor in town - Yoshinoya is re-opening its Mall of Asia branch!


Located at Unit 107 Ground Floor, North Wing of SM Mall of Asia, Yoshinoya opens its doors again to the public famously known for their steamy bowl of Gyudon or Beef Bowls. 


Currently there are six (6) stores in Manila: Fairview Terraces, SM Megamall, SM North EDSA, SM Manila, Robinson's Galleria, Glorietta and SM Mall of Asia.




The event was opened by a blessing of the store and messages from Mr. Timothy James Yang, President / General Manager of Ihanat Foods Inc. and also guests from the Japanese Embassy.

As it is home to delicious modern Japanese comfort food, we were served their famous beef bowls and also other delicacies like their Shiitake shumai and Tiramisu!




There were also cosplayers at the event and also Yoshinoya's 'face' if you might say. The cosplayers at the event were really fun and also they were entertaining.


Since 2001, Yoshinoya has offered high quality food at affordable prices with exceptional friendly service to its patrons. 


you love Japanese food make sure to visit Yoshinoya at Mall of Asia soon and taste their famous beef bowl.


Yoshinoya Mall of Asia is located at Unit 107 Ground Floor, North Wing of SM Mall of Asia. They are near SM Hypermart. 

Much Love! 

Alice 

Sunday, August 4, 2013

Breakfast Bliss at Café 1771


There are times that I am a more of a night owl than be a morning person but I think a hearty a delicious breakfast would be a great reason to get together early - like having it at Cafe 1771, where breakfast is served with enough imagination and charm to make anyone’s day.

Start a busy day in the quiet, library-inspired Lounge, or perk yourself up with Café 1771’s coffee concoctions amid the cheerful blue and fuschia hues of the Whimsy area. Chef Vicky Pacheco’s breakfast menu is carefully thought out, with nearly everything made from scratch, and using only the best and freshest ingredients. 

Consider, for example, the Hole-in-One Corned Beef, made of spiced corned beef hash—prepared in-house, of course—with cubed potatoes and a dense sunny-side-up egg in the center. Served on a sizzling plate with rice or wheat bread on the side, this all-day favorite is big on size and flavor. 
Considered the ultimate reward for egg lovers, Eggs Florentine in a Boat is two poached organic eggs with creamed spinach on a puff pastry and your choice of homemade ham or smoked salmon. This treat comes topped with  a velvety hollandaise sauce poured generously over the perfectly poached eggs. 

Still not convinced? The irresistible aroma of Café 1771’s Adobo Flakes Fried Rice is sure to get anyone out of bed. This comforting offering is made of both pork and chicken adobo mixed with garlic rice and spring onions, then topped with a sunny-side-up egg. 

For cheese lovers, the Croque Madame is a must-try – baked layers of ham, gruyere cheese and creamy bechamel sauce over a slice of English bread. 

Power diners will choose to energize their day with a Spanish Tortilla with Chorizo. This dish is not to be confused with the well-known Mexican tortilla. Rather, it is a hearty Spanish omelette made of chopped potatoes, onions, chorizo and organic eggs.

It’s also been said that Café 1771 has the best pancakes this side of town. With the tang of sour cream playing off the deep sweetness of syrup made from scratch, Café 1771’s fluffy Sour Cream Pancakes are sure to bring cheer to anyone’s morning. Chef Vicky highly recommends the caramelized walnuts and bananas as toppings.

A traditional, fiber-loaded meal made of granola mix, Bircher Muesli is mixed nuts, raisins and yogurt with fresh fruit toppings as a tasty finish, and with just the right amount of sweetness in it.

If you believe that a great breakfast in good company can set the tone of the rest of the day, make sure to give your breakfast all the glory it deserves—at this bright and cheerful space called Café 1771. 

Much Love! 

xx Alice 

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

International Food EXpo 2013


Last May 19 2013, Sunday I was able to attend the International Food Expo 2013 at the SMX Hall with my bebe girl Annelly. 


The International Food Expo is basically an expo to showcase brands all over the world and also from the Philippines to potential investors and also distributors. 

I was really expecting more of just products being showcased but then I was shocked when I saw there were tons of free tasting booths...oh diet I am really sorry..


I did try a lot of food from the participating stalls, there was also one that was giving free bignay wine...but you have to be 18 and above. But quite frankly, there were a lot of products that were new to me like 

Chicharritos - chicaron with different flavors.
  

WillyBee Kalamansi Extract with Honey - I tell you this is so refreshing but not too sweet.



Mango rolls - Dried Mango strips that had been rolled. Its available in different variants. 





Of course since this expo features different products from different countries I went to Korea! 

I was quite disappointed since most products that they featured were Traditional Korean wine like soju and Makgeolli.





There were parts of the expo that has cooking demos but unfortunately I was not able to go there since I left after 45 minutes. As much as I want to stay, I also had other engagements that I had to attend. 


I hope next year I am still able to attend the IFEX 2014 because there are a lot of products that I want to see first in this expo. 


Were you able to attend the expo? What were your experience? 

Comment below! 

Much Love! 

xx Alice