Mercato Centrale is coming to Pampanga this June

Mercato Centrale Invites Pampanga and Central Luzon-based food entrepreneurs

The Mercato Centrale Group is bringing the premier food and lifestyle night market experience to the culinary center of the Philippines – Angeles City, Pampanga in Ayala's Marquee Mall! 

“We’re inviting food entrepreneurs from Manila, Pampanga and the surrounding provinces of Central Luzon to join our newest market - Cocina Centrale! It will be a culinary showdown where the best of Pampanga will meet the best of Manila!” said RJ Ledesma, co-founder of the Mercato Centrale Group.

AQUABEST, RCFBGC LAUNCHES NEW BOTTLE RECYCLING PROJECT

Aquabest the country's premier water refilling franchise has partnered with the Rotary Club of Fort Bonifacio Global City to launch the Eco-Bin Project a recycling and livelihood program. Launching the project are (LtoR)Rotary Club of Fort Bonifacio Global City First Class President Glen de Guzman, Aquabest Brand Manager Paul Tan, and Rotary International District 3830 First Class Governor Robert F. Kuan. 

Trash will turn to treasure as Aquabest teams up with the Rotary Club of Fort Bonifacio Global City (RCFBGC) in a bid to aid impoverished Filipinos while encouraging recycling efforts throughout the country.

Tame the mid-year madness with Nestea RTD

June is a time of transitions in the Philippines. It signals the end of summer and the start of the school year. It’s the month when we declared our independence from colonial rule. It is the halfway point to a year that was hopefully good and is just about to get better.

So how to cope with this high-stress period of mid-year, when everything – from school starting to mid-year office reviews to higher-volume traffic turns your comfortable home ground into a battleground?

Start by taking the year not as halfway done, but halfway there. With this glass half-full perspective, it’s a great time to create new habits and start refreshed – after all, there’s six more months to go before we start anew.

Take time to relax. If you took the first half of the year at breakneck speed, accumulating leaves and not taking any sick days, then you’ve banked enough goodwill to take a break. School just starting? Read ahead and be ready. Don’t stress out just as the year begins. There will be plenty of time to do that between now and exam time.

Get off the beaten path. Bored with the same old day-in-, day-out monotony? Get ready to break out and do small things to spice things up. Change your route going to work or school, find a new hangout to unwind, even learn a new song for the monthly videoke session.

Sugarleaf Workshops for June and July

You may be interested in these health workshops conducted by Sugarleaf for June and July

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June workshop
Join our Colon & Liver Cleansing Session with SuperFoods and Superherbs
June 29 Saturday at 2pm to 6 pm
SugarLeaf MEDICard Center Buendia corner Paseo de Roxas
P2000 per person, less 200 for early bird confirmations

A Fruity Twist on a Beloved Dunkin' Classic

Living in the tropics means we have classic go-to fruits for every season. What’s even better is that we can enjoy them year-round, come rain or come shine. Looking for specialty fruits per region is also an exciting adventure, because the Philippines seems to have as many fruits as it does regions.

Year-round fruits are a constant delight, and in this area, the banana leads the pack. Whether you like the Lakatan, Saba, or Señorita, it is great as is ripe, or sugared with ice and milk. Legend has it that the first banana tree grew somewhere in Mindanao, and came from the heart of a young maiden who refused to marry someone she did not love.

Aquabest Celebrates World Environment Day

Aquabest and its mother company GQWEST Inc would like to join the world in celebrating and working towards the ideals of World Environment Day (WED).

Environment Day was started in 1972 and aims to stimulate environmental awareness and spur public action. Since then it has been celebrated every year on June 5. This year the theme for the celebrations is Think.Eat.Save. Think.Eat.Save is an anti-food waste and food loss campaign that encourages you to reduce your food print. According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), every year 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted.

Eastwood Levante : Q and A with Mr. RJ Ledesma

Here is a Q and A with Mr. RJ Ledesma, the Co-founder of the Mercato Centrale Group About Levante:

1. What makes the launch of Levante in Eastwood City significant for the Mercato Centrale Group?

Levante in Eastwood Citywalk 2 is our first collaboration with the Megaworld Lifestyle Malls group. We are very excited to work with the Megaworld group because they have always been supportive of original food concepts – from their selection of innovative and progressive restaurants to the gourmet weekend markets.  We feel that the Mercato Centrale experience will complement the dining experience of an Eastwood mallgoer. 

Mezza Norte List of Vendors

Just in case you may pass by MEZZA NORTE in Trinoma, you can check out these food establishments offering unique menu that makes every visit a one of a kind food trip. Mezza Norte is available Friday to Sunday from 5pm to 3am.

For this stop, we chosen 3  best food stalls which we have tried their specialties.

• Chicken Choppers - best for tasty chicken pops inspired from the delicacy of Taiwan.

• PAJ Grill - Big servings, wide array of choices, BBQ heaven!

• Joshua Tree - great and interesting style of noodles with toppings and flavors that are truly asian and one of a kind.

Going beyond the afterburn

Fitness. It is not always about laboring with weights or cardio for hours. Rest and recovery are just as important as any other rigorous activity we invest our time on. And maybe it is about time to rethink your game plan and add recuperation to your list of fitness must-dos.

Recuperation. The state of recovering and replenishing the lost energy until it comes back to a considerable normal state. It’s not rocket science and is as natural as gaining weight after a long bout of overeating. Because it seems easy and natural, we often take it for granted. However, something as easy as recuperation can cause your plans of staying fit to go awry around if taken lightly. Philosophers, though they are no sportsmen, have it right. In everything, we must find balance. And the ratio of working out to recuperation is no exemption.

Workoutholics, we hear you. Nothing beats the adrenalin rush in every additional kilo lifted, every kilometer conquered, every pose perfected, and every smash, hit, or punch unleashed. And sweat? It can be addicting. Yes, you may get exhausted, but on top of that, it makes you feel invincible. The natural endorphins released during periods of strenous activity can make you feel superhuman. But if even Superman has kryptonite, then so do you.

Sleep is one of the body’s best ways to recuperate, allowing not only your body but also your mind and heart to relax and replenish its reserves, in time for another grueling day. A partner to sleep? Hydration. Because in our intense activities, we not only inflict unseen damage on our bodies, we also lose immeasurable amounts of fluids.

The good news is, there’s a drink especially formulated to replace the energy we lose while working out. Perfect for on-the-go folks, meaning almost everyone, who seems to work – and work out – round the clock. 100Plus is a mildly carbonated drink that has the ability to replenish lost body fluids and minerals during intense activities, making it the perfect afterburn and recovery partner.

So worry not, gym buffs and sports aficionados, not even time can stop you from doing what you want. What did we tell you, balance in everything, right?

199 Reasons to Love Dunkin’ Donuts Combos

With over thirty Classic donut flavors we all know and love, their mini versions in the Munchkins, over 18 Premium donut variants for the sophisticated palate, Bunwich creations to sate your savory tooth, and fresh coffee brewed or over ice, there’s truly countless ways to fall in love with Dunkin’ Donuts.

As if that’s not enough, the Philippines’ leading donuts, coffee, and baked goods chain launched P199 combos, giving us another reason why there’s only Dunkin’ for us. Whether you want to satisfy a craving for a childhood favorite, share a snack with office friends, or have coffee with a friend, there’s always a combo for you.

Need a take-home treat for the family? Classic Donuts and Munchkins are crowd pleasers that you can bring at home, also to children’s parties, picnics, and as snacks for outings and school.

Food Trip: SM City San Lazaro

This summer, its a good idea to get out of the hot weather and have a food trip at the nearest mall. One of the community malls in the area is SM City San Lazaro which houses hundreds of food choices for those adventurous or just want something different.

Me and some fellow bloggers went to taste some of the offerings in the mall particularly at the food court. This is where you can find all-time favorites like Binalot, Sisig Hooray and Master Shomai.

Tanduay Ice Light: Indulge more this summer, sans the guilt

Light drinkers come alive and celebrate, as Tanduay Ice Light gives you more and more reasons to drink, sans the guilt. Body conscious, weight watcher, but a party buff? You’ve just been given the liberty to enjoy the night without the belly worry.

Tanduay Ice Light comes in deliciously refreshing citrus flavors, with the perfect 4.5% alcohol kick, but with fewer calories. Set aside that calorie tracker, and just be your natural life-of-the-party self, for this drink has 30% less calories than your regular beer.

Ristorante Bigoli All-You-Can-Eat PIzza and Pasta Challenge!

Ristorante Bigoli is known for their service and also thier Italian menu especially for favorites like Pizza and pasta. And recently they offered "All You Can Eat" Pizza and Pasta for customers who could not get enough of their cuisine. Also don't forget the breadsticks which goes well with every dish and also a great appetizer. 

Bigoli launched the All-You-Can-Eat Challenge in their stores and they can qualify  when they avail of the All-you-can-eat Pizza and Pasta meal.