Lots'a Pizza Made Tastier and Healthier with Dole

For 25 years, Lots'a Pizza has been one of the favorite pizza brands out in the market. Smoldered by their very own mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce, combined with Pinoy-favorite toppings, the brand is making a great come back as it shares tastier and healthier version of their baked goodies with the country's top producer of tasty and delicious fresh fruits - Dole.

Ready to give what their faithful patrons deserve, Lots'a Pizza recently announced its exciting tie-up with Dole Philippines as its main supplier of fresh and healthy fruit ingredients for their pizza that us, Pinoys, truly love.

If you are one of those people who enjoys eating at a Food Court, I bet you would be delighted to know that our Lots'a Pizza now comes tastier, healthier and even enjoyable too, with its new flavors ready to satisfy one's cravings.

Dinner with Kok's Manok!

A few days ago, I got a message on my Facebook page asking me if I'm willing to try their product and in return, if I enjoyed it, I'll tell about it on my blog. To be honest, I'm quite hesitant to do this, specially that I'll be tasting only one dish, but when I finally had a chance to try it, well, I guess, there's really a reason to write about it and share my experience about Kok's Manok!

Originally from Imus, Cavite, this roasted chicken, which is brought about by some home-cooking experiment of a young lady named Koko Tamura, is what filled my tummy one night at home. And though I'm not really expecting it to be that great, my mom, whom I shared this chicken with, told me as I'm unwrapping it from its foil wrapper that the aroma reminded her of the roasted chicken she used to love when she was still young.

I do not have any idea as to what she's saying because I'm an Andok's generation, but upon tasting this Kok's Manok, I must admit that its taste is fairly unique compared to the other roasted chickens that we have here in Manila. So, yes, I got to enjoy this one. 

Pan de Manila: From Pan de Sal to Donut

The evolution of Filipino food has indeed gone along way. From our favorite tasty dishes that are now turning into exquisitely prepared gourmets, which are being raved about abroad, to our ordinary breakfast meals that has turned into an all-day kind of thing. And guess what, our all-time favorite pan de sal is also paving its way as it takes a notch up through Pan de Manila's newest creation - the Pan de Donut.

A Pan de Sal and a Doughnut in one, Pan de Donut is attracting a lot of attention from regular and extra extraordinaire Pinoy foodies as it shares baked-to-yummy-perfection dough that kids and adults could enjoy. Offering a healthy alternative to our ordinary pan de sal, Pan de Donut is said to be bromate-and trans-fat free, thus expect a mouthful of soft, filling bread that is guaranteed healthy in every bite. 

I had a wonderful, colorful and truly Pinoy experience with these treats last time at Pan de Manila, Market! Market!, where these sweet treats are currently sold at, and I'm telling you now - once, you get a hold and a bite of it, it's very hard to stop.

It's More Fun to Eat With Friends in Zarzuela!

Other than its chic family-friendly ambiance, Zarzuela on the 6th Level, East Wing of Shangri-La Plaza in EDSA could also be a great venue for friends gathering that are sure to bring more color and life to this casual dining place. And a few days ago, together with some good friends from the blogging community, I indulged again into their amazing Filipino food that gave a delightful and fulfilling meaning to the word "play"

Carrying the title "Play on Filipino Flavors," Zarzuela gave a whole new meaning to the word that locals and tourists can definitely enjoy. From the rice dish, down to the chicken, pork, beef and seafood dishes that signify how abundant our country is, Zarzuela is definitely a must-visit place ready to share a modern twist to our all-time favorite meals.

Since some of us have been here before, including me, I opted to try something more to find out how good their dishes go. And so for our gathering, while some of us opted to have the plain white rice, there are some who tried their Chorizo Rice.

Chef Bernard.Com: A Name You'll Love to Taste

He was a former model turned chef after studying at Le Cordon Bleu, and luckily, he chose to go back home after years of residing in Pasadena, California to let us taste his masterpieces that truly speaks of his Ilonggo blood. Chef Bernard Banares recently opens his first restaurant in the heart of Makati for us to enjoy the wonderful fusion of food and style and he calls it simply Chef Bernard.Com.

Located at the the ground floor of Greenbelt Radissons Building in Aguirre Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City, Chef Bernard.Com offers a delectable fusion of Asian and Filipino cuisine as it gives its guests fast, affordable, unique and delicious offerings that is set to be healthy and with a modern twist.

I was able to try some of its dishes last week, and though I must say that I do have high expectations from this place after knowing that this is co-owned by renowned designer and HRM degree holder Randy Ortiz, upon entering the place - well, actually, upon seeing the place from the outside, I already know that I'm in for a great treat.

Max's Restaurant: Four Ways to Order

With our busy lives and busy everything, I guess all of you can relate to me when I say that one of the major problems we have is "where to eat?". With millions of food establishment surrounding us now, sometimes its get too confusing on what food we would like eat. Thank God, that with the four ways of ordering food from Max's Restaurant, this major problem can be remedied just a click away.

Last February 18, together with some food bloggers of the metro, Max's Restaurant hosted an event where everyone was treated to a night of sumptuous Max's treat. From their famous chicken to the well-loved home-style food, we indulge and filled out tummies with the heavenly flavors that Max's could only offer.

After having some chit-chatting, the Max's Team lead us to Greenbelt cinema where we will watch their newest endorser's, movie - Coco Martin's newest movie, entitled A Moment in Time, which is distributed by Star Cinema! Wee!

I thought I will finally see Coco, unfortunately, he wasn't there. :-(

Exciting Mornings with Q Bistro Breakfast

Just like what they always say, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And here in Q Bistro, they made the most important meal of the day extra special through the release of their latest offerings that are sure to give you one bright, fulfilling brand new day! With Q Bistro Breakfast, definitely, everyday is cheat day!

Seize the early morning rush in Ortigas District and catch the amazing and delectable offerings on one of recent favorite spots in the metro - Q Bistro. With their recent breakfast meals that are offered everyday from 6:30 to 10:30 in the morning, one can indulge to their amazing selection of Filipino dishes prepared delicately by the owner-chef Mia Capay.

And last Sunday, which is the most perfect time to enjoy the quite surround of Ortigas District, I visited this place again to get a taste of these scrumptious offerings, which I'm sure I'll be craving for again and again and again.

Larry & Mau Diner: A Combination of Good Food and Affordability

Nowadays, finding good food is so easy. There are literally good food everywhere, most specially here in the metro, sprouting in almost every corner of this crowded place. And I'm sure that just like me, one of the many problems you're encountering every meal hour is where to eat. Well, here's another place to try - Larry  & Mau Diner - a place not just far from the crowd but also offering the most delicious affordable meals that you could find in this crazy city.

Located at ground floor of the quiet Two E-com Center, Mall of Asia Complex in Manila Bay Reclamation Area, Pasay City, this almost newly opened diner offers affordable dishes food for two from the food and business partners Larry Cortez and Mauro Arjona Jr.

Larry Cortez and Mauro Arjona Jr. are the men behind the famous Chefs’ Quarter Restaurant, Beurre Blanc Restaurant and Wine Bar, Old Vine Grille, Kuse Traditional Filipino Cuisine and Uncle Cheffy’s Brick Oven Global Cuisine, so there's really no doubt about the quality of food that they are offering here.

BFast-ing with the Laudicos

Since the Ayala Triangle Garden food craze started, Chef Laudico's BFast has been there serving hungry employees of the Makati Central Business District with wonderfully made Filipino foods that are sure to hit the right spot in your heart and tummy. An all-day breakfast diner, BFast's is now happily serving lunch, merienda and dinner buffets that are the nirvana of Filipino dishes in this part of town.

Know from their awesome conceptualization of Filipino food and love to the locally produce ingredients, this husband-and-wife team, Chef Roland and Chef Jaqueline made sure that every visit here in their version of contemporary Filipino diner is as new as ever with their changing buffet offerings every single day.

With the Chef Jac and Chef Roland Laudicos

And last week, just before I go to work, I was happily invited to dine in in this lovely couple's restaurant to talk about the amazing offerings here in BFast as we all as how the two chefs prepare their organic dishes every single day.

Bistro Filipino: The Taste of Modern Filipino

"I predict, two years from now, Filipino food will be what we will have been talking about for six months." - Andrew Zimmern

That's what I had in mind the moment I stepped inside this very modern Filipino restaurant that has been creating a buzz in the metropolis for years now. Established by husband-and-wife Chef Roland and Chef Jackie Laudico, Bistro Filipino leveled up the taste and look of our beloved Filipino cuisine with their organic, modern and classy touch that has taken exquisite Pinoy flavor into a world-class appeal.

With menu that is made to specifically promote organic Filipino cuisine to the discriminating palette of every Pinoy eater, Bistro Filipino put up a wonderful combination of different dishes from the different regions of our country for everyone to experience - amazing gifts that our land is rich of.