Al fresco dining at City of Dreams
THREE City of Dreams Manila restaurants step up to offer al fresco experiences with five-star service. Tucked in their respective spaces, the patios of Nobu Manila, Wave, and Breezes also provide misting fans for the added comfort of diners. Nobu Manila is now open for lunch, serving donburi (Japanese rice bowl meal) specials and Bento lunch meals daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Al fresco dining happens at Nobu Manila’s floating cabanas and patio. Nobu Manila is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for dine-in and take-away. For dinner, a la carte and Nobu’s signature Omakase menus are offered. Meanwhile, two restaurant-cum-bar venues situated at the urban enclave’s scenic pool deck — Wave, which is adjacent to Nobu Manila, and Breezes at Nuwa Manila — also make for pleasant open-air all-day dining. Guests can choose from an array of all-time favorite fare and quick meals in a menu that includes breakfast favorites, salads, savory sandwiches, signature burgers, pizzas, and pasta varieties to complement homemade sauces. Fish and chips, deep-fried calamari, and nachos, are among the traditional light snacks that go with the extensive array of smoothies, juices, cocktails, and spirits. Open daily, Wave and Breezes accept dine-in guests and take-away orders from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. The al fresco restaurants seat guests at 50% capacity, in observance of physical distancing. Reservations are encouraged due to limited seating. For inquiries and reservations, call 8800-8080 or e-mail guestservices@cod-manila.com or visit www.cityofdreamsmanila.com.
Conti’s opens first cake drive-through concept store
CONTI’S Bakeshop and Restaurant launched its first cake concept drive-through store on June 22, at the Phoenix Gas Station in Anabu, Imus, Cavite.
Jollibee launches Ube Cheese Pie
JOLLIBEE has just launched its Ube Cheese Pie: savory cheese and sweet ube, balanced by a golden, crunchy pie crust. The Jollibee Ube Cheese Pie is now available in Jollibee stores nationwide for P35 (Solo), P100 (3 Pies To-Go), and P199 (6 Pies To-Go). Pies can be safely delivered via the Jollibee Delivery App, JollibeeDelivery.com, #87000, GrabFood, and foodpanda. They are also available in Take Out and Drive-Through.
Shake Shack opening in Alabang Town Center; offers vaccine treat
SHAKE Shack is opening its new branch in Alabang Town Center (ATC), and customers are invited to take part in some fun activities and giveaways leading up to the opening. From July 4-11, dream up a clever name for one of Shake Shack’s signature frozen custard treats. Made exclusively for Shack ATC, is a vanilla frozen custard blended with Bungalow Café’s Auro chocolate glazed donut, chocolate chunks and caramel coffee sauce. Reply to @shakeshack_ph’s tweet with a creative “Concrete” name entry and get a chance to win a P500 Shack Gift Card. The new branch includes interactive areas such as a community wall, marquee lights, and bike racks. Strike a pose for a chance to win exclusive Shack swag designed by Plus 63 Design Co. (which designed the branch) and headline in your own fashion editorial shoot with Shaira Luna behind the lens. Drop by the location and snap a pic or video of your OOTD by the Shack hoarding. Post it on your feed with a caption saying why you are the “ultimate Shack fan.” Tag @shakeshackph and a friend to qualify. One winner and a friend will be selected at the end of the contest. Entries are accepted from July 12 to Aug. 1. Follow @shakeshackph on Instagram for more details. Meanwhile, Shake Shack is giving away free custard to any guest across the country who chooses to get vaccinated. From July 1 through Aug. 31, they are serving a free single cup of vanilla frozen custard to vaccinated guests for a minimum single receipt of P1,000 purchased in store. To redeem, show a Team Member your vaccine card before ordering in-store at Shacks in Central Square BGC, SM Megamall, and Greenbelt 5. Valid for dine in and takeaway transactions only.
Mimi & Bros. celebrate National Fried Chicken Day
IN CELEBRATION of National Fried Chicken Day on July 6, Mimi & Bros presents a five-day-long offering. Enjoy Buy 1, Take 1 on their flavored wings or pair them with happy hour classics San Miguel Pale Pilsen and Light beers at Buy 1, Get 1 at 50% off. Both promos run from July 5-9, 3 to 6 p.m. The signature Mimi & Bros Chicken Wings come in three variations: Bobby’s Honey Lime Wings, Eddie’s Buffalo Wings, and Mimi’s Truffle Honey Butter Wings. While Mimi & Bros is already accepting dine-in reservations for the promotions, people can still order take-out or delivery and enjoy the promo with the chicken wings. The Buy 1 get 1 at 50% off promo for beer is only available for dine-in customers. Mimi & Bros implements strict health and safety protocols. Al fresco dining is also an option for dine-in customers. Make a table reservation by sending a Viber message at 0945-798-5176.
50% off on 7-Eleven’s signature food products on #711Day
CELEBRATE 7-Eleven’s birthday sale, #711Day, with big discounts from July 7 to 11. On those days, 7-Eleven is slashing 50% off from the original price on over 250 of its signature food items, snacks, liquor, and groceries while other non-food items will also be at 50% off for one day only on July 11. The convenience store giant is also offering a one-day only 50% off special for Crunch Time Carrier (buy 1, take 1 via Foodpanda), 7-Fresh Budget Siopao (from ₱32 to ₱16), and Big Bite Hotdogs (from Php ₱30 to ₱15), on July 11. Customers who visit 7-Eleven stores during the week-long celebration can also enjoy the new flavors mushroom sisig and tuna pimiento from its Fresh Siopao menu and grab a P10 discount on all one-piece Crunch Time Chicken orders. Just in time for the festivities, 7-Eleven is also launching its new coffee brand, City Cafe, with a discount of 56% off on all small coffee cups from July 9 to 11. 7-Eleven is also celebrating a major milestone: opening its 3,000th store nationwide at Meycauayan, Bulacan. Visit https://www.7-eleven.com.ph/whatsnew/7-eleven-day-2021/ for a list of the complete sale items available from July 7 to 11.
Foodpanda celebrates National Fried Chicken Day
FOODPANDA celebrates National Fried Chicken Day this July with Jackson’s Chicken Teriyaki Katsu series, available for a limited time only. Jackson’s is a favorite among foodpanda customers who crave honest-to-goodness, no-frills, crispy fried chicken. This month, Jackson’s American Southern buttermilk fried chicken meets Teriyaki sauce in three dishes: Chicken Teriyaki Katsu Donburi, Chicken Teriyaki Katsu-Sando, and Chicken Teriyaki Katsu Wrap. A special promo code for 50% off on orders from foodpanda for Jackson’s Fried Chicken Teriyaki food trip will be announced soon. Get the latest promo updates at Jackson’s Fried Chicken Facebook and Instagram pages.
Mang Inasal offers Family Size meals
SATISFY your family’s cravings with Mang Inasal’s Family Size meals from its expanded menu offerings and new food products. The inihaw favorites are available for both takeout and delivery. Among the family sized meals are: four pieces of the Chicken Inasal Large Paa (P360), Mang Inasal Sagana sa Sangkap, Pork Sarsarap Palabok Family Size, good for four to five servings (P205); family sizes are also available for the Chicken Inasal Large Paa spicy, Chicken Inasal Large Pecho original and spicy, Chicken Inasal Regular (in six or eight pieces), Pork BBQ, and Pork and Bangus Sisig. Even the newly launched Liempo Inasal comes in family size for P499. Meanwhile, Mang Inasal’s Crunchy, Chunky Chicken Empanada comes in single (P49), three- (at P145), or six-piece (P289) orders. Order via www.manginasaldelivery.com.ph or via GrabFood, foodpanda, and selected food delivery providers in the province. Prices for delivery may vary.
Dining, shopping easier with Smart Lockers
AFTER months of being cooped up at home, people are getting excited to go back to the malls. But since things aren’t 100% back to normal one solution would be to go all out and just spend a whole day at the mall — dine out, shop, do errands, have the pets groomed, get pampered, and cap it off with a few drinks. To make a weekend at the mall more convenient, Robinsons Magnolia in Quezon City is now offering the QUBE 24/7 Smart Lockers where visitors can store their shopping bags while they do other stuff. They can be found at the Ground floor of The Magnolia Residences-Tower A, just in front of the mall entrance and The Garden. The QUBE 24/7 Smart Lockers is the Philippines’ first and only fully functional smart locker system which offers 360º services from laundry, parcel, PUDO (pickup-dropoff), storage, bills payments, online shopping, telemedicine and more. It’s already widely used in malls and residence areas in Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.
Word Class Philippine Bartender of the Year 2021 named
DIAGEO recently concluded the Philippine leg of the Diageo Reserve World Class Bartender of the Year Competition virtually, awarding Poch Ancheta, Bar Manager of Skye, as the Philippine Champion for 2021. Mr. Ancheta will be moving on to represent the country in the Global Finals to be held virtually in London this July against 50 other countries. Now on its 8th year in the country, World Class Philippines is committed to supporting the industry as it elevates the Philippine cocktail culture and scene. It is the biggest and most prestigious bartending competition in the world, where hopeful bartenders go head-to-head at a local level for the chance to represent the country in the Global Finals. The Global Finalists then compete for the title of Diageo Reserve World Class Bartender of the Year. After having had to cancel last year’s competition because lockdowns caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, World Class is back, with the final stretch of the Competition to be held virtually this year. The most unique component in this year’s competition is the presence of Avatar Bartenders, who are skilled bartenders tasked to prepare and present the World Class finalists’ cocktails all in one space for judging. Mr. Ancheta has joined the competition five times, emerging victorious this year as the Philippine Champion, besting 30 other hopefuls over two months with five multi-platform challenges divided into three major rounds. To follow Mr. Ancheta’s journey, check out Project K.O.R.N. at https://www.diffordsguide.com/g/1088/hive-collective/project-korn. To get the latest updates on the competition, follow Diageo Reserve World Class Philippines on Instagram at @worldclassphilippines.
M&S Swiss Chocolates for World Chocolate Day
WHILE World Chocolate Day was yesterday, July 7, one can still celebrate something as sweet as this after the fact with a bite or two or three of chocolate like a 125g Swiss chocolate bar from Marks & Spencer (M&S). Choose from premium extra fine Swiss chocolate milk with a touch of hazelnut, or go extra dark with 72% cocoa solids for an intense and rich flavor. Opt for something fruity and nutty with a mix of rich and extra fine Swiss milk chocolate, raisins, chopped hazelnuts and whole almonds. Try something unique with the Swiss Blond Chocolate Bar with its distinct aromas of caramel and shortbread. Care to share? Choose individually wrapped chocolates with the M&S Swiss Extra Fine Dark Chocolate Discs with 72% cocoa solids that comes in a cylindrical package or the M&S Swiss Dark Chocolate Truffles made with extra Swiss chocolate with smooth chocolate centers comes in a box. In the name of World Chocolate Day, why not have it all with a variety of flavors such as milk chocolate, dark chocolate and milk chocolate with hazelnut individually wrapped mini bars in a box? This also makes for a perfect present for any occasion. M&S Swiss chocolates are available in Marks & Spencer stores; order via the M&S Viber Community at bit.ly/MSPH-VC, The Specialist at ssilife.com.ph/blog/thespecialistbyssi and online at bit.ly/MarksandSpencerPh. Get it in a few hours with same-day delivery apps: Pickaroo, Foodpanda, and Metromart.
TWG Tea tea party sale
FOR an ultimate tea time experience, TWG Tea has put together a Tea Table Essentials Guide that has everything needed to enjoy an idyllic afternoon fête for any occasion — and they are on sale at Lazada until July 11. Choose your favorite tea or one of TWG Tea’s best-selling teas, Silver Moon Tea (a blend of green teas accented with a berry and vanilla bouquet), or, for a stronger infusion, TWG Tea’s signature tea blend, 1837 Black Tea (black tea with notes of fruits and flowers), or Eternal Summer Tea that can be enjoyed warm or iced at any time of day. For the tea table, the TWG Tea Design Collection includes the Design Teapot which has a polished warmer with an inner felt lining that envelopes the ceramic teapot and keeps the tea warm for up to an hour. All the teapots come with a specially designed removable filter which allows the leaves to unfurl and develop their fragrance during the infusion. Match the teapot with the Design Sugar Bowl and Design Creamer to complete the tea time experience. To complete the ambiance, there are scented candles like the Macaron Noir Tea Scented Candle (with the fragrance of black tea and sweets), or the Miraculous Mandarin Tea Scented Candle (black tea, rich spices, frankincense and notes of candied sweetness). Shop for these at TWG Tea Boutiques or online at TWG Tea Lazada Flagship Store to enjoy 7.7 LazMall exclusive promotions from July 7 to 11.
