Chef Jessie accepts events and catering
CHEF Jessie’s Place and Chef Jessie Rockwell Club now accept reservations for events for 12 to 100 people from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. They also do catering for big and small groups with customized menus to suit the needs of every patron. Located at 1997 Pililla St. corner Obrero and Tanay St., Makati City, Chef Jessie’s Place offers numerous options for small and big groups. Its Mezzanine A can accommodate 30 guests while Mezzanine B can hold a smaller group of 12 persons. The Events Hall can seat 60 while the rooftop overlooking the Makati skyline offers enough space for 100 guests. These numbers follow the guidelines set by the government. Meanwhile, Chef Jessie Rockwell Club accepts dine-in reservations for 25 persons at a time. It serves lunch, merienda, and dinner. For reservations, inquiries, and to place take out and delivery orders, call 0917-833-0797, 0917-896-7880, 0917-858-5466; e-mail chefjessiesplace@chefjessie.com or rockwell.club@chefjessie.com. For reservations at Chef Jessie Rockwell Club, call 8890-6543, 8890-7630 and 0917-858-5466. To see Chef Jessie’s menu offerings, visit www.chefjessie.com.
Celebrations with The Plaza
FOR 55 years, The Plaza has been part of people’s milestones and it is still here to help people celebrate special occasions with loved ones, whether together or apart. The Plaza’s Party Packs with themed menus are suited for any occasion. These include The Plaza Classics, the USDA Angus Roast, the Rib-Eye Dinner, Spanish Favorites, The Plaza Hamwich Kits, The Plaza Burger Kits and more. Orders should be placed at least three days in advance. For orders and inquiries, call 7729-0001 to 03 or 0917-718-2200.
Napa de Oro launches wine in the Philippines
THIS year, Philippine global wine brand Napa de Oro launches its luxury line that includes Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Grenache, Merlot, Cabernet and its exclusive Caroline Red Blend — a hearty and spicy Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc — and the rare Au79 Estate Reserve whose name comes from the chemical element symbol and atomic number for gold. These wines are produced in the Coombsville region of the Napa Valley in California. Napa de Oro is a partnership between award-winning winemaker Rudy Zuidema, and a group of Davaoeño wine aficionados: Butchoy and Bing Taojo, Andreas Taojo, and US-based attorney Abe Marapao. Butchoy Taojo says their target market is not just the Philippine wine segment but also a global audience that is starting to appreciate wines that are suited to varied tastes. As such, Napa de Oro will be available in the US, along with an online store in the Philippines and through Bloom Café + Bar at the Greenbelt Mall. Order Napa de Oro’s fine wines at www.napadeoro.com.
Resorts World Manila offers stress-busting desserts
WITH 86% of adult Filipinos stressed because of the pandemic, according to a Social Weather Stations survey, and scientific studies saying that desserts can help alleviate stress, Resorts World Manila (RWM) would like to highlight the plethora of world-class desserts, from Filipino to Korean to Mediterranean, which are available in its restaurant outlets and hotels. Guests can enjoy the wide range of selections, from Marriott Manila’s Marriott Cafe Berliner and Halloween Cake; Sheraton Manila’s Mango Bingsu and Songpyeon (rice cake) from Oori, Ube Macapuno Cake, and Mango Sansrival; Savoy Manila’s Paris-Brest and Baklava Cheesecake; RWM’s Garden Wing Cafe’s Mango Yogurt Cheesecake, Black Forest Cake, and Macadamia Mousse Cake; and RWM’s Casa Buenas’s Emperador Strudel and Tablea Fondant Cake. To know more about RWM offers, visit rwmanila.com or download the RWM Mobile App for free on the AppStore or GooglePlay.
Jamba Juice offers new ready-to-blend and frozen fruit kits
JAMBA Juice introduces its new products: the Live Fruitfully Kits and Superfood Smoothie Tubs. The Live Fruitfully Kits contain fresh frozen fruits vacuum packed into various bundles, depending on the customer’s need or preference. Want different flavors per day? The Daily Mix (P300) contains five packs of 100gm fruit mixes: two packs of strawberry and banana, blueberry and banana, peach and banana, and mango. The kits are also available in 500g Big Packs for those looking to experiment with different flavors or want to stick with their favorites. Starting at P299, The Big Packs come in four different fruit combinations: blueberry and banana, strawberry and banana, five fruit mix (with blueberry, mango, peach, banana, and strawberries), and the kale and mango mix. Meanwhile, the Superfood Smoothie Tubs are creamy frozen versions of Jamba Juice’s all-time favorites. For P225, choose among four different flavors: Creamy Strawberries Wild, Banana Berry Blush, Mango-a-go-go Whirl’d, and PB is a Moo’d. Jamba has also launched new flavors: The BGV — Berry Good Vibes, PB But Better, and Tropical Dreamin’. These are only out for a limited time. The Live Fruitfully Kits and Smoothie Tubs are now available in all Jamba Juice stores, and can be ordered for dine-in/ take-out and via delivery through https://delivery.jambajuice.ph, Grabfood, and foodpanda. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/jambajuiceph/.
Max’s Group crossover deal
FOR the last quarter of the year, the Max’s Group continues to offer bang-for-the-buck promos across its brands. First there is the Ultimate Chicken Crossover from Max’s Restaurant, Pancake House, and Yellow Cab which focuses on fried chicken. For a minimum of P1,399, the bundle includes three pieces of Max’s Sarap-To-The-Bones Chicken Leg Quarter, six pieces of Pancake House’s Classic Pan Chicken, and 10 pieces of Yellow Cab’s Chicken Wings (choose up to two flavors from Sriracha, Garlic Parmesan, Sweet Soy, and Hot Chix). It comes with a free box of six Original Glazed Doughnuts from Krispy Kreme which can be claimed by presenting the Ultimate Chicken Crossover receipt in select Krispy Kreme stores until Nov. 30, and on Dec. 1 to 31, a free condiment set from NutriAsia featuring a combination of banana ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. The Ultimate Chicken Crossover is available via delivery, take-out, and Curbside Pick-Up from EDSA Eats, Burgos Circle (Max’s Forbestown), Hampton Gardens, and Harbor Square starting Oct. 30, and from SM City Sucat, Waltermart Makati (Yellow Cab Avida), Market! Market!, SM City Bicutan (Yellow Cab Bicutan), and SM City San Lazaro (Yellow Cab San Lazaro) starting Nov. 6. Fried chicken and doughnuts in one bundle? Pancake House teams up with Krispy Kreme to bring a Classic Meets Original experience. Buy a box of five pieces of Pancake House’s Classic Pan Chicken for P499 and get a voucher for a free Krispy Kreme box of six pieces Original Glazed Doughnuts. Dencio’s, together with Max’s, offers the best of both worlds with its Sisig Party Promo: Max’s Chicken Sisig and Dencio’s Krispy Sisig for a sulit price starting at P488. Teriyaki Boy introduces its new bundle in tandem with Krispy Kreme: the newest Original Best Sellers Bundle. Available until Nov. 10, each order of Teriyaki Boy Chicken and Tonkatsu with four servings of Gohan will come with a Krispy Kreme box of 6 Original Glazed Doughnuts for P699. Finally, Sizzlin’ Steak introduces the Perfect Combo Promo with Teriyaki Boy for P299 which features classic Sizzlin’ Beef Strips and Teriyaki Chicken Rice.
7-Eleven Chef Creations launches Rico’s Lechon
CONVENIENCE store chain 7-Eleven has partnered with Rico’s Lechon to offer Filipinos comfort food served with convenience. Through the 7-Eleven Chef Creations line, customers can now enjoy Rico’s Lechon Paksiw (P99) and Lechon Dinuguan (P95) anytime. Both come with white rice. Customers can avail of the two meals in select 7-Eleven stores in Metro Manila stores and soon in stores at the Pampanga and Batangas areas.
Marks & Spencer is now in MetroMart
Award-winning food and wine from Britain’s leading multinational retailer are now available in the Filipino online grocery MetroMart. Marks & Spencer (M&S) is adding MetroMart to its growing list of online channels. Order through the MetroMart website or the mobile app to receive a contactless delivery in two hours. Simply register a free account and purchase a minimum order of P1,000. Even a customer abroad with an active MetroMart account can order for their family and friends in the Philippines as long as the recipient is within MetroMart’s allowable delivery area which is a distance radius of 7 km per store. With the partnership that launched on Oct. 19, one can order from the following M&S branches: Alabang Town Center, BGC Central Square, SM North Edsa, Eastwood, SM Megamall, Rockwell Powerplant, Glorietta 4 and Robinsons Place. Prices in the app are updated live. If an item you ordered has sold out during transit, MetroMart’s Personal Shopper will contact you to make replacement suggestions that you may approve or reject. To get the latest updates, follow Marks and Spencer at facebook.com/MarksandSpencerPH and Instagram @marksandspencerph
