The Food Alphabet: 2017

Friday, December 29, 2017

Introducing Jollibee’s Chicken Noodle Soup—the best comfort soup paired with your favorite Chickenjoy

A piping-hot bowl of soup is truly a delight on cold, gray days or whenever you’re in need of filling pick-me-up. There’s nothing better than the classic chicken noodle soup for a dose of warm comfort, especially when paired with an all-time favorite meal like the Jollibee Chickenjoy!

Jollibee, the country’s number one fast-food brand, is bringing comfort and joy together in the newest Chickenjoy P99 Perfect Pair with the all-new Chicken Noodle Soup!

A deliciously complete way to enjoy your favorite crispylicious, juicylicious, fried chicken, the Chickenjoy P99 Perfect Pairs offer a satisfying dining experience by pairing a one-piece Chickenjoy meal and regular drink with your choice of the perfect side: Jolly Crispy Fries, Mini Sundae, Creamy Macaroni Soup, Mashed Potato, or Buttered Corn—and all for just P99.00*

Reyal: New Look, Same Sauce-Sarap, Sauce-Sulit Taste

When it comes to saucy and flavorful litson manok, there’s nothing like having Reyal on the dining table. Though unassuming in appearance, Reyal is something Filipino families love and look forward to for sauce-sulit, sauce-sarap litson manok. In two years’ time, it successfully captured the market’s appetite for roasted chicken that comes with a unique sauce.

In time for its second anniversary, Reyal is unveiling a new look for its brand, switching its bright yellow colors to a warm orange and changing its text logo to a much more striking cursive. The rebranding is definitely much saucy-er than ever, drawing attention to what they’re really known for — their signature litson manok sauce.

The year is about to close and yet Bonifacio Global City’s F1 Hotel Manila doesn’t run out of surprises.

Make your way to 2018 by celebrating with F1 Hotel Manila’s New Year Splash Countdown. Drizzle and party all night with unlimited booze and be hyped with feel-good music from the featured DJ’s. Celebrate the upcoming year with a tropical-vibe within the city in the Canary Lounge, perfect place for the pool party. Standing tickets are at Php1,888 net, while VIP tables are also available. Doors are open at 10pm to 1am, in partnership with Stella Artois.

Most would hold their coffee mugs with much passion, enjoying the scent of the coffee granules melting in hot water. Some would even say they won’t trade that precious time for anything. Yet only a handful would reach an understanding that, in between sips and slurps, they would be enjoying the fruition of a three-to-five-year process.

This Christmas, Starbucks shares its coffee story with Filipinos. By bringing in store the Hacienda Alsacia—a prized coffee harvest from the company’s own farm in Costa Rica—the global coffee brand encourages its customers to appreciate their favorite handcrafted beverages from the seed and discover in its markings the work poured into it by farmers.

The Hacienda Alsacia is sourced from the company’s first-ever farm in South America, acquired by Starbucks in 2013 as an investment to the coffee industry’s sustainability. In this 240-hectare lot, agronomy experts work alongside farmers to develop coffee varieties, improve yields, and overcome diseases in crops.

Stay at Taal Vista Tagaytay for only P78 on your second night!

Taal Vista's Year-End Promo

Yuletide celebrations are extra special here at Taal Vista Hotel. Make the festive season merry, magical and bright!

Mark your calendars on December 26 to 30, 2017 for the much awaited Taal Vista Hotel Year End Promo!

Cantonese dishes bringing a new flavourful experience as Marco Polo Ortigas Manila’s Lung Hin introduces a new menu that is set to excite the senses, transporting diners to Hong Kong through the fine art of Cantonese cuisine cooking with well-trained Chinese Chefs.

In the advent of a more discerning food market in the Philippines, Marco Polo Ortigas Manila takes the stage with Lung Hin – a Cantonese restaurant located at the 44th level of the hotel. It features contemporary Chinese flare offering traditional and authentic Cantonese food and fresh seafood made by its very own Hong Kong chefs. Lung Hin has been recognized globally as it receives the award for one of the most outstanding Chinese restaurants outside of China, at the 16th China Hotel Industry Golden Horse Awards Gala, organized by All-China Federation of Industry & Commerce, the award is known as the “Oscar” in the hotel industry as it symbolizes the highest recognition in the industry.

Filipinos love to add a dose of fun and festivity during the holidays, so what better way to please your family and friends than dishes that will lift their spirits up? With Casillero del Diablo wines’ choicest array that goes perfectly with a number of Filipino recipes, going for a thematic holiday feast is not a daunting task at all.

As one of the most versatile wines, Casillero del Diablo has an amazing capacity to spice up a recipe, which culinary rock star, Curiosity Got the Chef host, and sought-after pop-up dinner Chef Sharwin Tee swears by. From Merlot, Chardonnay, Chile’s famous Carmenere and Cabernet Sauvignon, each variety is supremely adaptable to different flavors and profiles.

So drink, eat, and be merry. Take your cue from these easy-to-follow, wine-infused recipes of Casillero del Diablo brand ambassador Chef Sharwin Tee, which are all guaranteed to bring comfort and joy to your partakers.

Holidays specials at Mango Tree BGC

Gai Satay P380 - Chicken Satay served with
sweet vinegar and peanut dipping

Holiday specials at Mango Tree BGC for the whole family

Christmas is here, joyous times are here and what better way to spend it than with family and friends over a bountiful feast.

We usually spend our nights before Christmas at one of our family's home with our brothers and sisters, our mom and our relatives, we always end up having a festive meal over dinner then chatting our way to the wee hours of the night. This year means a lot more to us as we spend our 3rd Christmas with our son Sky. Never have we been more complete, but we're always wishing for maybe a baby sister along the way to have in our small family, to keep our son company and me and wifey a little more busy.

AirAsia celebrates inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur to Davao, Philippines

Passengers and crew happily waving onboard AK590

AirAsia has celebrated its inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur to Davao, Philippines. The new route will operate with four times weekly flights between Davao and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

A receiving ceremony was held at Francisco Bangoy International Airport to celebrate the maiden flight AK590 at 2.25PM with a 100% load factor. All guests on board the flight were presented with souvenirs.

Rousing Revelries: Enjoy the Holidays with The Cravings Group

Throwing a Christmas party need not involve countless phone calls and several stops - The Cravings Group (TCG) has everything you need and crave for that will make the holidays truly feel like a holiday.

The Cravings Treatment

Give your events the ultimate Cravings treatment from the buffet table to the dinner table.

Starting at P650 per person, Cravings' delectable set menu options are full of comforting dishes and indulgent entres such as Classic Paella Valenciana (Set A), Roast Chicken with Sticky Rice, Chorizo and Shiitake Mushroom (Set B) and Grilled Lemon-Rosemary Chicken (Set C).

Paskong Pinoy: Suggestions for a stress-free Noche Buena

Spend more time with your loved ones and spend less time in the kitchen, with Fresh Options’ one-step easy-to-prepare Pinoy dishes

What’s a Filipino occasion without tables laden with food? Every Filipino family gathering is centered around the dining table, with its array of dishes that have been cooked by our lolo or lola, tito or tita, and our own nanay or tatay, who spend hours in the kitchen to be able to serve their specialty dishes. The traditional Filipino Noche Buena, held on the eve of Christmas is one of the most anticipated family occasions precisely because of the home-cooked food that are a labor of love, and that fill our stomachs and warm our hearts.

Although we look forward to our family reunions, it often gets more hectic as Christmas Day draws near, what with having to shop for everyone on our gift list, set up all the Christmas décor, and make sure the home is ready to receive guests. However, for those with busy schedules, especially for many who are balancing a thriving career with managing their home, preparing a hearty Noche Buena spread may be challenging.

Some Noche Buena favorites that are usually served are:

Ramen lovers in the north of the Metro don’t need to travel far to enjoy Japanese culture in a bowl. They can now indulge in the authentic, passionately-cooked ramen recipe of Hokkaido Ramen Satouka as it opens its 12th branch in Ayala Malls Cloverleaf, Balintawak, Quezon City.

The opening will give locals a taste of Santouka’s family ramen recipe developed in 1988. Its ramen offerings are masterfully made with imported ingredients—from the noodles to the soup, and cooked for 20 hours daily to keep it fresh and healthier but delicious to the last drop.

The holiday season is truly the most wonderful time of the year with enthralling Christmas and New Year’s Eve dining experiences and other exciting festivities at City of Dreams Manila.

Santa Meet and Greet
During all weekends of December and on Christmas day, kids and kids-at-heart can meet and greet Santa at his log cabin for a photo op and receive a holiday goodie bag with Snickers chocolate bars at the main entrance.

Celebrate with Jumbo Cups 9th Anniversary at Serenitea!!!!!

Happy Anniversary Serenitea!!!

Celebrate with Jumbo Cups!!!

Celebrate the yuletide season and Serenitea's Anniversary this month of December! Enjoy the fun with new Christmas Drinks, the new 2018 Planner and of course the much awaited Jumbo Cups; Serenitea's simple way of saying thank you and Happy Holidays!

Allow us to jumpstart the Christmas spirit with our lush holiday concoctions in partnership with Hershey’s Kisses. Treat a friend or a beloved to our Thai Choco Tea made from steeped high grade Thai tea leaves and our finest spices blended with delectable Hershey’s Kisses Deluxe. Not much in to tea? Spoil them with our Avocado Choco Chip instead. It’s served with extra love from Hershey’s Kisses Deluxe. Available already in all Serenitea outlets nationwide. Go on! Order one for yourself. You deserve to indulge too!

Looking for the perfect present to give your loved ones this Christmas? Epilogue makes it easier for you as its resident Chef Hiroyuki Meno arranged the best holiday package to be shared with family and friends.

Enjoy its selection of Artisan Chocolates, Classic Stollen and Traditional Fruit Cake and pair this with Epilogue's masterfully roasted KRO Coffee Beans.

Guaranteed to be a sumptuous addition to everyone's holiday cheer. Available at Epilogue G/F S Maison, Conrad Manila, Ocean Drive, Mall of Asia Pasay City or to go epilogue.ph/gift-order to order.

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Friday, December 15, 2017

Set sail on the Mariner of the Seas with Citi Credit Cards

Go on a holiday cruise onboard the Mariner of the Seas and

enjoy up to $100 onboard credits with Citi PayLite installment plan

Royal Caribbean International cordially invites Citi credit cardholders to come aboard its luxurious voyager class ship, the Mariner of the Seas!

This is your chance to gear up for an unforgettable holiday cruise that departs from Singapore and brings you to the sublime shores of the Asian continent. Awarded as the best cruise line for years by the international magazine Travel Weekly and considered a Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand in Asia, Royal Caribbean International has made its name by providing the best, most innovative ships, features, destinations and personalized services to its guests. Part of its 21-strong fleet, Mariner of the Seas can accommodate up to 3,114 guests on double occupancy.

Wharf Hotels introduces innovative training programme, setting new road map

Wharf Hotels has introduced a new leadership programme for its senior teams including general managers, executive committees and department heads that will enable Niccolo and Marco Polo Hotels to develop opportunities for the long term sustainability of the company. The Red Ring Philosophy aims to instil a bold and sharp way of thinking where leaders guide, inspire and create an inclusive and aspirational culture for Associates.

December 12 is Day of the Dozen at Krispy Kreme!!! P100 on your second dozen!

It's Christmas at Krispy Kreme!!!

This 12.12 Day of the Dozen

Get your second dozen of Original Glazed doughnuts for only P100 when you buy one dozen of Original Glazed doughnuts. Treat this as our way of saying Thank You for your loyalty and celebrating a fun year with us!

*Available from 10:00 AM (11:00 AM in selected stores) to 12:00 NN only.

*List of participating stores: https://goo.gl/mFQvsp
*Maximum of 2 sets per customer (4 dozens).
*Redemption is valid for dine-in and take out only.
*Not valid in conjunction with other promotions and discounts.

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Fill Your Tummies and Souls This Christmas at RACKS and Tenya

Spread the festive spirit this Christmas to our kin in need, as RACKS and Tenya partner with Habitat for Humanity, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation, respectively. Throughout the holiday season, the well-loved restaurants will be donating a portion of their limited time sets to the two non-profit organizations.

With cuisine and a place that’s truly Thai at heart mixed with the geniality and gracious hospitality, the revamped version of Benjarong is the newest, most exciting authentic Thai dining hotspot to rediscover in Manila.

Coming from the pinnacle of heritage of the Land of Smiles, Benjarong literally means ‘five colors’ and pertains to a unique kind of Thai porcelain embedded with stunning intricate patterns. Just like its namesake, the restaurant Benjarong exudes of elegance in both its interiors and in its center, thanks to its renowned designer Manny Samson.

At the stroke of midnight, raise that glass to a good year that was, and embrace another year of feasting and new opportunities, while enjoying the beautiful fireworks at Vu’s Sky Bar and Lounge this New Year’s Eve.

Amidst the stunning skyline of the metro, toast through a sky full of twinkling fireworks to greet the new year. The nightlife odyssey in Ortigas brings two special packages that guests can enjoy with the dear ones. Have a taste of the sky bar’s signature dish, Beef Salpicao with Roasted Garlic Cloves, Shallots, and Scallion, with other filling dishes like Breaded Spaghetti and Cheese Parcels with Tomato Salsa, and Shrimp Tempura with Pickled Ginger and Wasabi Mayonnaise, for the Shimmer Package, good for three to four persons. The Dazzle Package includes Sizzling Pork Sisig; Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce, Compressed Rice Cake, Cucumber, and Onion; Goujons of Garoupa with Lemon and Tartare Sauce; and Potato Wedges with Bacon, Chive, and Yoghurt Dip, good for five to six persons.

The return of the Starbucks red cups puts love on the spotlight

This holiday season, Starbucks, through its red cups, encourages everyone to express their affection and take simple gestures to make this Christmas an extra special one.

Say ‘thanks’ or ‘you’re great’ with a little encouragement from the red cup. This year, the Starbucks red holiday cups returns with a new look. The ‘Hearts of the Season’ red cups feature hands that form a heart. In the middle of the shape, customers can make it personal by writing the names of their loved ones or even fill it with scribbled messages.

Build the courage to show people just how special they are. Part of the challenge of the red cup is putting your ‘heart’ in your cup for other people to see. Celebrate the spirit of the season by recognizing the people who have shown generosity and kindness and enlivened these values all year-round.

Shrimp to your heart's content and so much more at Shrimp Bucket's 5th Anniversary Cook Out at BGC!

Shrimp lovers out there! Hear Ye! Celebrate with Shrimp Bucket on their 5th Anniversary with the Shrimp Bucket Cook Out at BGC!

Shrimp Bucket will be having a Pop-Up Event at the corner of 30th and 9th on December 9, 2017 at 7pm in celebration of 5 great years of serving great seafood you have loved all through these years! Enjoy a night of great music, good company and of course lots of shrimps!!!

Peri-Peri celebrates 12 flavourful years of great food and festive dining experience

Homegrown with an international flair, Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken and Sauce Bar is set to soar even higher in 2018 as it expands its distinct dining exPERIence.

Renowned for its Charcoal Grilled Chicken, BBQ Back Ribs, and 8 character-filled sauces, the restaurant has been steadily carving out its space among hearts of foodies in and out of the Metro since opening its first branch back in 2005.

Mix and match your favorite ice cream flavors and build your own fun and colorful snowman with Baskin-Robbins. For only Php31, you can easily upgrade your value scoop purchase to snowman scoops.

Enjoy this holiday treat in either a cup or cone. To indulge in a waffle cone upgrade, simply add Php35. Have a fun and delicious holiday season with Baskin-Robbins snowman scoops.

For more details, visit Baskin-Robbins website at www.baskinrobbins.ph or check out their Facebook (facebook.com/baskinrobbinsph), Twitter and Instagram (baskinrobbinsph) accounts.

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Bountiful Catch of the Sea at Cucina

Redefine your seafood culinary experience with special and delightful catches, live at Cucina’s newly upgraded seafood station, starting this December.

Bringing in new experiences to the table, the all-day dining restaurant, Cucina, elevates one of its most well-loved live action stations, the Seafood. Feast on the lavish seafood spread, bringing the true taste of the sea, at its finest. Start your journey with oysters. Have it as fresh, or request for the baked version by the restaurant’s expert chefs.

TRENDING: McDonald’s new #SingleBellsKeribels video is the Ultimate Holiday Anthem for all the single people out there

Let’s be honest—most people think it’s sad being single during the holidays. After all, who doesn’t want a special someone to share the yuletide moments with? In a season that tends to pressure most people to be in a relationship, McDonald’s newest holiday anthem is a breath of fresh, independent air!

Welcome in the holidays with the fun and catchy tune of McDonald’s latest online video, Single Bells, Keribels. Watch it HERE.

Citi Philippines recently launched its newest credit card product, dubbed Citi Simplicity+, which is touted as an industry first for the country – offering no annual fee, no late payment fees, and no overlimit fees, as well as 10% back on interest charges for on-time payments. The introduction of Citi Simplicity+ responds to the needs of consumers for a card that’s well-suited for busy lifestyles, by providing a remarkable customer experience that’s simple and convenient.

This Christmas, here’s one sure way to bring joy to your loved ones!

New Jollibee Christmas TVC stars the Legaspi family as they bring joy to their loved ones this holiday season

Jollibee, the Philippines’ number one fast-food brand, is on a mission to bring more joy to Filipino families this Christmas.

That’s why its latest heart-warming and mouth-watering video for Chickenjoy, launched last Nov. 19, 2017, features the celebrity Legaspi family: Carmina, Zoren, Mavy and Cassy, sharing joy with family and friends by giving them buckets of crispylicious, juicylicious, and gravylicious Chickenjoy.

AirAsia adds more domestic flights to/from Clark Airport Promo fares from as low as P990 for Clark to Iloilo, Tacloban and Puerto Princesa are now up for grabs via airasia.com today

AirAsia is flying to brand new destinations from and to Clark Airport in Pampanga starting next year. The world’s best low cost carrier for nine consecutive years will begin to fly from Clark to Palawan, Iloilo, and Tacloban starting January 26, 2018 with introductory fares now on sale from as low as P990 only.

Holidays are just around the corner, and traditions are made even better as Marco Polo Ortigas Manila brings the spirit of Christmas for all its guests.

As the hotel launched a sweet Christmas with its Chocolate Tinsel Town last November 21, guests were given a peak to what is in stored for them. The performance of the Sisters of Mary Boystown started the weekly performances from weekly choir groups. Listen to the sweet symphony of Christmas carols as you gaze around the halls of the tinsel town with the group, together with the Psalm of David Orchestra and the Children’s Joy Foundation, from Fridays to Sundays, 7PM to 9PM, for the whole month of December, to make you feel the holiday light.

Starbucks celebrates its 20th Anniversary in the Philippines - A tribute to Filipino craftsmanship

Celebrating 20 years of Starbucks

in the Philippines!

The Philippines’ traditional woven design makes an unexpected debut in Starbucks 20th Anniversary collection. In celebration of two decades in the country, the coffee brand honors the market that has warmly welcomed its coffee servings, with merchandise that pays tribute to Filipino craftsmanship.

On December 1, Starbucks will release a special collection inspired by local textiles and designed with fine materials including Swarovski® crystals and real white gold.

The limited-edition items will be exclusively available from 2PM to 8PM, at Starbucks 6750 on Ayala Avenue, where the Seattle brand first opened its doors.

Shakeaway celebrates their 1st year anniversary with P20 milkshakes!!!

Good news to all our fans! The world’s largest milkshake bar company turns 1 year old in the Philippines. Shakeaway, hailing from the UK, is celebrating its 1^st anniversary this November 25 – 26, 2017 with a bang!

Simply buy 1 regular named milkshake during those dates and get the 2^nd one for only P20! For large named milkshake orders, get the second one for only P50!

Chic furniture from Pottery Barn and West Elm through Citi Credit Cards and Citi PayLite

Upgrade your home with designer furniture at easy-on-the-pocket payment terms with Citi Credit Cards ongoing offer at Pottery Barn and West Elm.

If you love entertaining, chic furniture can turn small spaces into cozy spots with the help of Pottery Barn. Fun furniture, beddings, toys and other child-friendly items to make playtime and sleeping fun for children are available at Pottery Barn Kids. With Citi PayLite, you can get multi-functional furniture and other houseware items at 15% off at Pottery Barn stores in Bonifacio High Street Central, Taguig City, and Estancia, Capitol Commons, Pasig City.

And the 3 winners of the Maskape 1-month supply are...

First thing, before we announce the winners, let us say thank you to Maskape for providing us our prizes to our readers of The Food Alphabet. And I would like to thank everyone who devoted their precious time in joining and being part of this giveaway.

So without further delays, the winners are:

The Classic Premium Roast Goose at Lung Hin

The Golden Goose at Lung Hin

Marco Polo Ortigas Manila brings in flavors of Guangdong China with a true and classic traditional Hong Kong staple, the premium roast goose available until this November 21st, at the authentic Cantonese restaurant of Marco Polo Ortigas Manila, Lung Hin.

Taste the rich flavor, the crisp skin, the juicy fat and savory meat, well that is what a premium roast goose is all about. Tender to the bite and one of the best that Chinese cuisine has to offer.

City of Dreams Manila holds a Rockin' October Beer Festival at the Grand Ballroom

It’s all about overflowing beer, authentic German delicacies, rollicking fun with friends, and rock bands during the third annual October Beer Festival at the Grand Ballroom of luxury integrated resort City of Dreams Manila, which kicked off on October 12, the first of three nights of October Beer Fest staged by the integrated resort. Only the October 13 celebration will be open to the public.

The festivities on October 12 were by invitation to the resort’s key corporate and travel accounts. Property President Geoff Andres, in his opening remarks underscored the resort’s awards and accomplishments in 2017 and the importance of the support of industry partners. Subsequently, he led the toast and the beer pouring ceremony to formally kick-off the October beer fest.

Sunday Roast promo at Epilogue

Enjoy a sumptuous Sunday lunch with family and friends as Epilogue Fine Bistro in S Maison, Conrad Manila offers its newest Sunday Roast promo.

Feast on Epilogue’s special Roast Beef and Yorkshire pudding, available in limited quantities every Sunday from 12 p.m. onwards for only P599. Taste the best of global travel cuisine only at Epilogue Fine Bistro. Epilogue is a homegrown brand under the Food Revolution Group.

To know more about Epilogue, go to www.epilogue.ph or visit Epilogue at G/F S Maison, Conrad Manila, Ocean Drive, Mall of Asia, Pasay City.

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Tuesday, November 14, 2017

New Japanese delights at Katsu Sora

Katsu Sora, home of authentic Japanese tonkatsu and other premium dishes, takes Japanese cuisine to new heights as it presents Ten Zaro Soba set and Ebi Tempura, the newest additions to its menu.

Light and refreshing, Ten Zaro Soba is the perfect dish for warm days. It is served chilled on a bamboo dish with delicious Ebi tempura on the side. Dip both noodles and tempura in the soba tsuyu sauce. Add sliced green onions, wasabi, and grated daikon for an extra kick.

Winter Wonderland All Year Round at Snowbing

Mangoes and Cream (P168)

It's always hot in Manila, even in the supposed cold months of December to February, temperature ranges from the 23 degree centigrade up and never really goes down to a cool level... that's why we are a tropical country, just the rain and more heat! But seriously, we are all but loving this weather, but there are days that we just couldn't take it any longer, and need to cool off!

Presenting Snowbing! You're answer to a whole year keeping cool with this hot tropical weather!

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