August Sweets and Brews at Café Pronto

Special beans to pair with sweet treats

Savour the perfect combination of pastries and a good cup of special brewed coffee for breakfast, snack, or dessert with delectable goods at Café Pronto only this August.

Start the day with a special beans sourced from the highlands of Northern Philippines, the Cordillera Sunrise. The Arabica typical beans are grown in the first-class municipality of Tuba which is located in the southwest region of Benguet Province. As a treasured heritage, locals have been farming these beans using traditional methods and sustainable means. Grown 1,600 meters above sea level, the Arabica trees are nurtured by the cool mountain air and are allowed to flourish under the shade of pine trees. This sought-after coffee offers a feast for the senses, with its full-bodied flavour and mild floral aroma. 

‘Knorr® Funlasang Pinoy Year 2’ Luzon Grand Winner Gives Classic Pinoy Sisig a Vegan Makeover

Hizon’s Catering Chef Nikko Roa showcases his culinary ingenuity with his healthier innovation of Filipino favorite sisig, the ‘Toasted Quinoa Vegan Sisig’

We’ve seen the classic Pinoy sisig done and served many ways. From the most beloved pork version, to the healthier alternatives in the chicken, seafood or even meatless sisig using tofu, one can almost say we’ve nearly seen it all.

Enter young and talented Chef Nikko Roa of Hizon’s Catering who has spent hours testing and innovating, all in effort to create his unique version of the Filipino classic - the ‘Toasted Quinoa Vegan Sisig’ – that was recently unveiled at the   Knorr® Funlasang Pinoy Year 2 Luzon Cook-off.

42 Talented Young Chefs from 17 Countries and Regions to Converge upon Lee Kum Kee International Young Chef Chinese Culinary Challenge 2018 to Vie for International Championship

Celebrity Chefs from Gourmet Variety Shows, Executive Chefs from Renowned Chinese Restaurants and Michelin-starred Chefs to Showcase Best Culinary Skills

Organised by Lee Kum Kee and steered by the World Federation of Chinese Catering Industry, the Lee Kum Kee International Young Chef Chinese Culinary Challenge 2018 (LKKIYCCCC 2018) will be held at the Chinese Culinary Institute on 19 and 20 September 2018. 42 aspiring young chefs from 17 countries and regions worldwide shortlisted from the rigorous preliminary rounds of the contest and selection process, including celebrity chefs from gourmet variety shows, executive chefs from renowned Chinese restaurants or the chefs from Michelin-starred restaurants, will converge under one roof to vie for the International championship. 

Starbucks Philippines Coffee Ambassador, Steaven Bueno to compete in Asia Pacific Regional Championships

When Steaven Bueno witnessed the first ever Starbucks Philippines Barista Championships a year ago, he had hoped someday to step on the same stage and share his love for coffee. Now, the young barista is the reigning Starbucks Philippines Coffee Ambassador and is set to compete in the 2018 Starbucks Asia Pacific Regional Barista Championships in Vietnam. 

“It’s so far the best feeling I’ve ever felt,” Steaven shared when asked about the emotions he felt at that moment. “I’m overwhelmed but I’m very excited to represent Starbucks Philippines. And I had no idea I was going to end up here in my coffee journey.”

Cheesy Friday Nights with Alfred's Cheese and Charcuterie buffet

Cheese and Charcuterie Buffet at Makati Diamond Residences

Indulge in an explosion of flavors as Makati Diamond Residences brings to us every Friday, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, the Cheese and Charcuterie Buffet at Alfred.  Enjoy great selections from their grazing menu selection of assorted appetizers, cold cuts, cheese and staples such as U.S. Beef Belly and Paella.

Cast Your Choice and Win PHP 10,000!

Unilever Food Solutions Philippines and Lady’s Choice® call on Filipinos to vote among 87 innovative mayo dip recipes, with P10,000 awaiting one lucky voter until August 31, 2018

The dips are in! 87 mouth-watering mayo dip recipes made the cut as Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) calls on the country’s most talented chefs and cooks to whip up their dip innovations creatively made using Lady’s Choice® Real Mayonnaise. Now, it’s the Filipino diners’ turn to vote for their favorite mayo dip recipes as the Chefs of the Top 10 entries will go head-to-head at the grand cook-off and become the Philippines’ first-ever ‘Choice of the Nation.’ One lucky online voter to cast a vote until August 31, 2018 can bring home P10,000 in cash!

Indulgent Celebrations: Seattle’s Best Coffee Launches Its “Just Desserts” Line

These days, with the hustle and bustle of everyday duties, pampering and indulging has become a luxury. With the incredibly fast-paced lifestyle and never-ending deadlines, treating oneself has become an all-too-forgotten memory. Now is the time to give oneself a feel-good moment. Take a step back from the daily grind and remind oneself, once again, that one deserves to be rewarded for all the great things accomplished for the day.