White Christmas Indulgence with Sbarro’s Chicago Super Cheese Deep Dish Pizza

Nothing beats a wonderful Holidays spent with your family and friends – and to make the merry-making more memorable and delightful, wonderful and comforting dishes are served to warm everyone's hearts and tummies. For a family like us, pizza is one of those must-have dishes during the holidays. Not only that this is easy to have, but also, just like a pizza, it brings everyone at the center.

This Yuletide Season, one of the world’s famous pizza brand is sharing a delectable and snow-white treat for all pizza lovers that you and your loved ones could enjoy - Sbarro’s Chicago Super Cheese Deep Dish Pizza. A cheese on cheese on cheese pizza that is set to give a whole new filling and sumptuous eating experience to everyone, this Sbarro’s Chicago Super Cheese Deep Dish Pizza is now available at all Sbarro’s parlor all over the country for only Php189.00 per slice of Php1512.00 for the whole pan size.

I got to enjoy this new pizza a few days after they launched it, and I’d say that if you love their Chicago White pizza like I do, you will love this even more. The magnificent and generous blend of mozzarella cheese and Ricotta sauce gave this Sbarro’s Chicago Super Cheese Deep Dish Pizza that ultimate cheese pizza indulgence which is so fitting this season.

For small and big groups, Sbarro Philippines prepared a delectable package that suits your budget too. Chicago Super Cheese Deep Dish Pizza can go with salad, pasta and beverage, which is just perfect for gatherings or parties.

Best served hot and with their salsa dressing, Sbarro’s Chicago Super Cheese Deep Dish Pizza can also be enjoyed by kids since it's a little sweet and tasteful.

Happy Holidays, everyone!

Learning the Secret of Australian Barbecuing at New World Manila Bay

With the Holidays lingering to our senses and all the delectable dishes are all in our heads by now, I’m pretty sure you are dead crazy thinking what to have on your Holiday table that will still be a hit among your loved ones but without sacrificing your Christmas bonuses.

Well, I’ve learned a little secret just a few days ago from the master chefs of New World Manila Bay in Manila City, and this involves Australia’s good ole barbecuing. Through the help of renowned chef of 2POTS Kitchen, Chef Peter Van Es and New World Manila Bay Executive Chef James Williams and his awesome culinary team, we were introduced to the easy-to-do and truly delectable world of Australian Barbecuing with Australia-based beef supplier, Stockyard.

The Healthy Black

The misconception about black is slowly fading as fashion, tech and even start embracing the goodness about this color. And recently, at the newly opened S Maison Mall at Conrad Manila, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, BLK 513 opens its newest branch offering the undeniably healthy and delicious signature black frozen yogurt.

A massing a cult-like following, BLK 513 is the newest dessert station available in the Mall of Asia Complex, which offers a unique frozen yogurt that’s enhanced with activated charcoal. Owned by Frost Five, Inc., BLK 513 shares a premium gluten-free yogurt imported from the U.S.

Celebrate Oktoberfest History with Draft Gastropub and Paulaner Oktoberfest Bier

On October 15, 22 and 29, Draft Gastropub takes you back in time as it brings to Manila the much-awaited tradition from Germany with lots of eats, live musical performances, fun-filled beer games, and Paulaner Oktobefest Bier, Germany’s number one wheat beer and one of the world’s most favorite brew, to complete an authentic ‘Oktoberfestivities’!

It was over 200 years ago when Paulaner was asked to do a special brew for the marriage of Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen. Munich residents celebrated the wedding in a meadow called ‘Theresienwiese’ now known as “Wiesn”. Soon, the marriage festivities became that romping annual beer celebration known worldwide as “Oktoberfest” where Paulaner played a large part being one of only six breweries invited to serve at Munich’s Oktoberfest. Today, millions of people converge to celebrate Oktoberfest wherever they are, making it one of the largest festivals in the world.

The Home of Sticky Bones is Now at SM Mall of Asia!

Famous for its heavy weight hero Sticky Bones, Morganfield's opened it's second restaurant in the country at the North Wing, Entertainment Mall of the SM Mall of Asia, sharing its well-love American diner experience with their biggest and juiciest pork ribs.

A perfect place to dine in or hangout in if you are looking for a cool and relaxing ambiance designed with raw and unpolished red bricks, Morganifield's here at the SM Mall of Asia shares a rugged yet authentic industrial barn vibe added seamlessly with recycled, aged wood to lend a vintage feel that is both inviting and comforting to eyes and feelings.

The Cocido de Espana at City Grand Hotel

August in every year, Spain celebrates La Tomatina Festival in which thousands of participants from the town of Buñol throw tomatoes and participate in this tomato fight for pure entertainment. The tradition took place since 1945 and this event lasts usually for an hour that makes the whole town covered with tomato paste.

In line with this celebration, four-star City Garden Grand Hotel (CGGH) launches “Cocido de Espana” for the whole month of August. Cocido de Espana offers lunch and dinner ala carte of well-loved Spanish cuisines in both Spice Café and Firefly Roofdeck.

Zette’s Café: San Juan’s Newest Artisan Coffee Shop

Ever wonder where to hangout these past few days? If you are looking for a place where comfort and inspiration come together, let me tell you this secret place that I discovered just recently in one of San Juan City’s foodie hideaway – Little Baguio.

Owned and managed by businesswoman and art gallery owner Suzette Ramirez Hernandez, Zette’s Café is located at #28 Gen. Gutierrez St., Brgy. Little Baguio in San Juan City. An airy and perfect place for an afternoon coffee break or for some art appreciation day, Zette’s Café offers a wide array of comforting meals and dishes that will surely add some colors and inspiration to your day.

5 Must-Try Dishes at the Newly Opened Chibo Okonomiyaki Philippines

With the opening of one of the luxury hotels in the country, Conrad Manila, comes along the opening of its high-end shopping mall, S’Maison, which houses a great number of well-selected shops and restaurants that mall shoppers, fashion lovers and foodies will surely enjoy.

I was invited a few days back to experience one of the newest restaurants that will open in this part of Mall of Asia Complex. Designed exquisitely, depicting the modern Japanese interior design with a touch of class and luxury, Chibo Okonomiyaki treated invited guests to a great number of Japanese favorites that are set to satiate one’s Japanese cravings.

From their Okonomiyaki, to Soba, to Teppanyaki, Chibo Okonomiyaki will surely be the next Japanese food destination in the metropolis.

The Pleasure hits the Mall of Asia

Just when I thought I’ve explored the entirety of one of the biggest malls in the world, I was surprised and a bit “kilig” to know that one of the pleasurable ice cream shops in the world is finally here at the SM Mall of Asia! Hello, Magnum Pleasure Store! Are you ready for me?

Last week, Magnum Philippines officially open its newest and latest Pleasure Store in the world here at the 2nd Level of SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City. A store inspired by its first Pleasure Store in SM Aura, Magnum Pleasure Store MOA offers a sun-shinny appeal as it strategically located at the Main Wing of the mall. Though, a little small and less private, Pleasure Store in the Mall of Asia offers the same delectable customized Magnum Bars complete with 18 wonderful toppings that you’ll surely enjoy

A Guinness World Record to Empower Filipino Farmers

We’ve witnessed hundred ways of how us, Filipinos, set, tried and beat other nation’s record on the Guinness World Record. There were thousands who lined up to form a giant rainbow, another thousand to form a giant smiley, and there were those who did for a good cause, like these guys from Calata Group who recently bagged the Guinness World Record for the Largest Serving of Roast Pork!

Last November 8, Calata Corporation, one of the biggest agribusiness conglomerates in the country spearheaded an enticing and sumptuous attempt to set a world record for the Largest Serving of Roast Pork at the Liwasang Aurora, Quezon City Memorial Circle. A title which was held by Mexico, where they served 3,094.2 kilos of cochinita pibil, a popular pork dish in its Yucatan region, were now taken by our fellows who took pride of presenting 4,046 kilos of sumptuous lechon, which is a party favored dish among the FIlipino nation.

“This year, we celebrated our 16 successful years in the business by giving back to the community instead of having a lavish party. This a very momentous occasion for us and for the Philippines,” Joseph Calata, Chairman and CEO of Calata Corporation shares.