#BritishInvasion In The Philippines With #LondonStyle Costa Coffee

Coffee shops, they are almost everywhere in the metro. And they come in different forms and services that gives them their identity, and this year a new player in the Coffee Shop industry will invade Manila with the Union Jack as its banner and of course their special kind of blend.

Costa Coffee is known to be the leading coffee brand in Great Britain and has made a lot of branches overseas. This all started out in 1971 when two brothers, Bruno and Sergio Costa, would make premium coffee which they retailed at first but eventually proceeded in starting their own cafe.

Now fast track to today wherein they are now a global coffee shop brand with over 3,000 stores worldwide. Now they will do another epic history for their books with the opening of the first Costa Coffee Branch in the Philippines this June 29.

FOOD STOPS: Kamuning Bakery And Cafe

When we had the impromptu Food Crawl in Quezon City, we have encountered.  have been to this historic bakery which was established way back in 1939. Although it was brief and the cafe part was still in the works.

Regarded as Quezon City’s first bakery, Kamuning Bakery is more of an artisanal  and pugon-style type of bakery. It is also historical and also a place where key figures of Philippine entertainment and politics also buy their favorite breads.

On Independence day, we went back to Kamuning Bakery to celebrate liberation with their menu that they now offer on the newly opened cafe. The Cafe, which used to be a space rented for other tenants like a dentist clinic, a salon etc. But since the lot was acquired by current owner Mr. Wilson Lee Flores, he developed it into a cafe that will compliment the bakery beside it.

A Toast to the Tastes of our Fathers - A whisky gifting guide for dads of all sorts

Since time immemorial, a classic gift for remarkable men has always been that perfect bottle of whisky. And with Father’s Day just around the corner, what better time would there be to once more pay tribute to the most remarkable men of all by giving them the blend that suits them just right?

The local whisky market has grown to provide gift givers the chance to take that extra step this Father’s Day—with a range of products that allow for a tailor-fitting of tastes and even of personalities. With this, however, it becomes more important that we pay attention to getting dad that blend that’s best for him. Here is a fail-proof guide to giving the most remarkable men of the world their kind of whisky.

Ramen Sora's Father's Day Treat

Made by Japanese chefs from Sapporo, the culinary center of Japan, Ramen Sora’s variety of noodle soups is your best ticket to culinary heaven on June 21, Father’s Day.

Not only does Ramen Sora offer delicious ramen, it also serves well-loved, authentic Japanese cuisine like Gyoza, Tempura, and Chicken Karaage, among others.

Whatever the occasion is, dads and their families and friends flock to Ramen Sora to enjoy tripadvisor.com's highly-rated restaurant.  

“We have guests from Manila who drive all the way to Subic to visit us, especially during weekends. The same in Cebu, we have locals and tourists flocking to Ramen Sora to experience Sapporo's best,” said Senior Marketing Manager Francis Villaluz.

Enjoy a Different Tea Experience with Serenitea’s Tea Confections

As the country’s leading homegrown milk tea brand, Serenitea has always been at the forefront of the industry, introducing new flavors and pairings when it comes to their offerings. Now with their Tea Confections line, tea lovers can enjoy Serenitea’s flavors in various forms with chocolate bars, candy bits, and tea jams.

“We are always looking for innovative ways to give customers a different kind of milk tea experience which is why we added a line of sweets and other treats to our ever-evolving menu,” said General Manager Juliet Herrera.

Adobo as the Pinoy National Dish?

The Filipino people are a patriotic nation. We take pride in our heroes, from Jose Rizal and Andres Bonifacio, to modern-day heroes like Manny Pacquiao. We are blessed with some of the most beautiful beaches and mountains in the world. We are also characterized by our fondness for food, so it is suprising that we do not have a national dish.

Informally, ask any Pinoy what our national dish should be and he or she will instantly say, "Adobo!" complete with a twinkle in their eye and a rumble in their stomach. Adobo is deeply personal dish to every Filipino. From Batanes to Tawi-Tawi, every Filipino family has their own special heirloom recipes handed down from their mothers. The versatility of Adobo makes it so that you can adjust and fine tune the recipes according to personal taste, and to the availability of local ingredients.

Two New Gerry's Grill Stores With Amazing Concepts!

The Gerry's Grill that we all love continues to expand and reinventing itself with innovations and concepts that others did not dare to even try. These changes made Gerry's a very dynamic food company which never complacent with the norm, with the changes aiming for better customer experience that goes well with the food and beverages that they are known for.


They recently launched two new store with unique concepts that they are very proud of. One is located at the Ground floor, Mega Strip B of SM Megamall in Mandaluyong while the other one is located in Aseana City along Macapagal Avenue.