Book and Borders Cafe : A Cozy Nook For Book Lovers

Putting together two of your favorite past times, reading and enjoying a cup of coffee, in just one place, newly-opened Book and Borders Cafe is set to become one of the metro’s more popular hangouts.

Charming and inviting, Book and Borders is the latest themed café to open in Quezon City, catering to customers who have an appreciation for good books and equally good food and coffee.

Located at 281 Tomas Morato, Quezon City, Book and Borders, unlike other crowded cafes where people are more engaged in chit chat, has purposely turned their space into something that is more relaxed and quiet.

Red Ribbon capitalizes on Filipinos’ predisposition to turn the ordinary into unforgettable sweet moments

In a survey released in 2013 by the Annual Survey of Philippine Business and Industry (ASPBI), the number of manufacturing establishments for 2010 reached more than 16,000.  Interestingly enough, manufacturers of breads, pastries, cakes, pies and other similar perishable bakery products accounted for 20.3 percent or more than 3,000 of the total number of establishments.

Getting the Right Nutrition and Maintaining Muscle Health can Help you Stay Strong

Mindful eating,  regular fitness routine and maintaining a positive outlook in life are just some of this year’s practical health trends both for the young and healthy aging population alike.

Edu Manzano, veteran actor, TV personality and businessman, believes that people should gear themselves well into retirement by maintaining a healthy lifestyle even at an early stage. “I may be in my late 50s, but my body feels a lot younger. I observe a strict, balanced diet, a regular fitness routine and surround myself with a regular dose of green space.  These habits help me keep up with the demands of my career and personal life”, says Manzano. 

On the other hand, Manzano continued to explain how the loss of strength can be a challenge for aging Filipinos. He explains, “Change is usually difficult, especially when it comes to our bodies as we age.  I realize that simple tasks such as lifting objects, walking up the stairs and doing other daily physical activities are not as easy compared to doing these ten or fifteen years ago.”

A Pizza For Everyone To Share!

After a long day of studying or working, it’s always a relief to catch up with the family you choose – your barkada. And what barkada bonding session could ever be complete without food? It brings great smile to the face and warmth to the stomach to share in comforting and satisfying meal that everyone loves. When you dine with your barkada at Greenwich, no one has to compromise when you order the Ultimate Overload Pizza.

Topped with mozzarella and cheddar, 4 different kinds of meat, and other favorites toppings for a total of 13 premium toppings on top of a hot, freshly-made thick crust, the Ultimate Overload Pizza has everything you need on it for an #UltimateBarkadaExperience. Meaty’ng Meaty at Cheesy’ng Cheesy – i-ultimate mo na so that everyone in the barkada gets a taste of what they’re craving.

Getting kids into the milk drinking habit

A healthy body and mind are crucial to a strong future.  Therefore, it is important that kids start early in getting the proper nutrition through the food that they eat.  When it comes to this, milk is considered to be one of nature’s nutritious foods.

Milk is a nutritionally loaded food drink, being a good source of Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium and Protein, all essential in the proper growth and development of bones and teeth.

New Birch Tree Fortified Milk has all these nutrients and a lot more.  This is a great tasting milk drink that is particularly suited to the Filipino palette.   It is also the only brand with FibroBoost, a unique set of nutrients fortified with Zinc, Vitamin C and Iron, further enhanced by Inulin Fiber.  Inulin Fiber is proven to help the body absorb up to 18% more Calcium.  “Taking Calcium is not enough.  We should ensure that it is properly absorbed by the body to reap its optimum benefits.  And because New Birch Tree Fortified has a great taste, we are positive that kids will continue to drink this milk” said Leah Macalincag, Senior Product Manager of Birch Tree milk brands.

Wake up to delicious mornings with new breakfast dishes and free coffee at Italianni’s

Set your alarms early because Italianni’s whipping up new breakfast dishes that are so delectable you’ll never want to skip breakfast again.

Available at the restaurant’s Greenbelt and Bonifacio High Street branches from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., the new dishes are Bistro Corporate Chef Josh Boutwood’s way of delighting early birds who come to the restaurant. And you can enjoy all these with free coffee, all the more to perk up your day!

Simple but scrumptious, the Baked Ham and Cheese Bread Bowl is the perfect morning starter - strips of cured ham and sliced shitake mushroom in warm cheese sauce topped with a sunny-side up egg and served in a freshly baked bread bowl.

Savor, share, and save with Italianni's Shareable Combos for only P945!

Go ahead and indulge your craving for excellent Italian-American fare because you can now have your favorite dishes at Italianni’s for an affordable price of P945.  Available all day everyday in all  branches,  the  Shareable Combos are good for 2 to 3 persons to share.  They are generously portioned and offer as much as P520 in savings with every order.

These platters that include some of Italianni’s well-loved classics in one plate cater to discerning customers who want to eat good food without spending so much.  The result is two mouthwatering Shareable Combos, all prepared meticulously using only the freshest ingredients that the Italian-American restaurant is known for.

Fish and Co., Launches Ultimate Fish Mate For Four

Flavor is four times the fun as FISH & CO. launches “Ultimate Fish-Mate” - a perfect meal good enough for you and three others. Aside from the Best Fish And Chips in Town, this Ultimate Fish-Mates will surely be the group’s latest favorite.

Delight in this newest combination platter that includes satisfying servings of Seafood Curry, Leg, Thigh, Peri-Peri Chicken and steamed rice. Enjoy every bite of the savory chicken marinated in spicy Peri-peri as it marries beautifully with seafood drenched in curry sauce. Priced at P995, this could easily be your next combination dish of choice.

Fish & Co always dishes up the best of flavors by offering winning combinations that bring together the best of their menu and  that  get guests hooked all over again!

To know more about Fish & Co., check us out their website: www.fish-co.com.ph,

FOOD STOPS: Xilaimen Seafood Restaurant

Xilaimen Seafood Restaurant is one of the newest Chinese restaurants located in one of the busiest malls in the metro. Serving authentic seafood and Chinese cuisine to people looking for something other than the usual fast food dishes. With their line of dishes to savor, food enthusiasts will definitely go hungry for more.

Last June 19, 2015 was a very significant day for Xilaimen Seafood Restaurant, as it opened its door to people hungry for authentic and flavorful Chinese dishes. This gives food lovers, enthusiasts, and certified foodies more opportunity to enjoy great food in a Chinese fine dining experience.

According to Ms. Andrea Joyce Ng-Wen, “Xilaimen means happiness in Chinese and this is what we want for the customers to experience whenever they dine in at our restaurant.” “An ambiance of joy as they enter the restaurant,” added by Ms. Wen. Not only with the restaurant but with the food that is served as well. By doing so, it makes the food experience more fun and enjoyable, more enticing for everyone to go back and have an exquisite dining experience.

#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.