Buddha-Bar Manila to host Cabaret Night for its 5th year anniversary

Buddha-Bar Manila, a world-class bar that offers fine dining and entertainment experience, will celebrate its 5th anniversary with an evening of spectacular entertainment, heart-stopping music, exquisite wine, and non-stop dancing on Saturday, January 28, 2017.

The event dubbed “Cabaret Night” will feature live performances by the Silk Band, Can-Can Dancers, and Buddha-Bar’s Resident DJ Joseph Alturas. Former Myx VJ and Kulay Band member, Angel Jones will host the evening of festivities, which also coincides with the celebration of the Year of the Rooster.

“Buddha-Bar is known for bringing multiple dining and entertainment experiences for our customers. That is why aside from our relaxing lounge bar area, the culinary pleasures from the restaurant, and the good music vibes distilled by our resident DJ, we also conceptualize themed events. This time, we are bringing the extravagance and glamour of a cabaret night for our customers,” said Angelito Agustin, Head of Operations of Buddha-Bar Manila.

KFC Adds Hope To Over 60,000 School Kids In War-Torn Mindanao

Continuing its global commitment to ending hunger, KFC Philippines through its Add Hope initiative donated PHP6, 798,811.61 to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). The money raised will fund WFP’s School Meals Program, which provides hot, nutritious lunch meals to thousands of children from conflict-affected areas in Mindanao, enabling them to perform better in school.

Every child deserves a chance for a better tomorrow. Don’t let hunger stop them from making their dreams come true. Take part in adding hope to their future with your PHP10.

Visit any KFC store to drop your donations. For more information, visit www.AddHope.com.ph

About Add Hope

Add Hope is KFC’s global platform for ending hunger, done in collaboration with WFP. KFC’s commitment to the cause began in 2007 after Yum! and its subsidiaries established a partnership with WFP through World Hunger Relief. The participation of nearly 38,000 Yum! restaurants across 120 countries have raised over USD110 million, out of which USD28 million is from KFC alone.

Kamuning Bakery opens at SM North Edsa, 1st branch in 77 years

Quezon City’s pioneer and iconic bakery Kamuning Bakery Café has opened a new branch on December 23 at SM City North Edsa’s East Bridgeway, 2nd floor, this is its first ever branch in its colorful 77 years history.

Founded in 1939 upon the invitation of Quezon City co-founder the media tycoon Don Alejandro Roces, Kamuning Bakery Café’s founder was Atty. Leticia “Letty” Bonifacio Javier, it was bought and revived in 2014 by writer and realty entrepreneur Wilson Lee Flores.  

Kamuning Bakery Café has steadfastly continued its unique pugon-style, artisanal, no-preservatives, all hand-made and Filipino/Spanish baking traditions.

Bon AppeTea Opens Flagship Store, Christmas Drinks and Planner!

One of the fastest growing tea café franchise, Bon AppeTea makes news before the year ends with a back to back to back celebration. As they have already  35 branches in the country, and still expanding, they have revealed their latest store not in Metro Manila but in the cool and fun Tagaytay City.

The newest branch located at The Lanai at Kasa Luntian Tagaytay City is also the newest community in the tourist destination is also revealed as the flagship store which will be the template of all future stores. The location is also accessible as Kasa Luntian is just along the Tagaytay-Calamba Road and has a great indoor and outdoor features.

A sweeter season of giving awaits with McDonald’s new McFlurry flavors

Another year is coming to an end but that doesn't mean McDonald's sweet surprises are over! The holiday season is a time to be extra generous and indulgent and what better way to celebrate it than by sharing a treat with a friend, family member, or someone that made your day just a little bit better?

With Christmas just around the corner, McDonald's introduces two new limited-time offer McFlurry flavors, KitKat® McFlurry and KitKat® Green Tea McFlurry, that are sure to spark the spirit of joy and giving this time of the year. 

The luscious vanilla soft serve mixed with either crushed KitKat® Milk Chocolate bits or crushed bars of KitKat® Green Tea will definitely bring smiles to anyone and will satisfy their sweet cravings. Delicious and worth sharing, the new McFlurry flavors will inspire Filipinos to create more sweet moments for and with others in this season of giving.

16th Grand Wine Experience: A Taste of Noble Grape

There are well over 5,000 known grape varieties in existence but only a chosen few thatstand heads above the rest and achieve the lofty status of “Noble Grape.” These classic exemplars are defined by their unsurpassed quality, ubiquity across regions and firm reputation. These are also the hallmarks of upcoming 16th Grand Wine Experience! Happening at The Grand Ballroom of the Marriott Hotel Resorts World Manila, Philippines on November 4, 2016, the Grand Wine Experience promises to be an unforgettable night for wine enthusiasts, experts and novice, alike. With over 500 eminent wines and spirits to choose from and a buffet as lavish as it is endless, oenophiles and epicureans will bask in the majesty of the country’s most

prestigious and most extravagant wine and spirits event.

Spoil yourself: Indulge in Jollibee Creamy Floats

Get ready for the coolest surprise from Jollibee: the Jollibee Creamy Floats in Chocolate and Coffee are back!

The country’s number one fastfood chain is giving its customers another reason to indulge their Jolly cravings with this specialty beverage line-up. Made from real coffee and chocolate, these beverages offer the perfect indulgent drinks you deserve! The Jollibee Chocolate and Coffee Floats are topped with vanilla soft-serve and Jollibee’s well-loved chocolate syrup for a treat packed with cool, creamy indulgence. These Creamy Floats are the perfect reward to a long day at school or work, or as a way to celebrate anything and everything.

Keep up with the hustle and bustle of day-to-day with an energizing sip of the Iced Chocolate or Iced Coffee! Brimming with real, refreshing flavors and drizzled with rich chocolate syrup for extra decadence, these treats are great to enjoy on their own or paired with any Jolly meal.

From Hoolala to Kko Kko: Re-conceptualizing the Korean dining experience.

Prominent news anchor and TV host Grace Lee has undoubtedly succeeded in capturing the hearts and minds of the people of the Philippines with her natural grace, beauty, and talent. Recently, however, she has set her sights on another goal: Bringing together her two worlds – Korea and the Philippines, her birthplace and her hometown – through food.

They say that the fastest way to a person’s heart is through their stomach, and in fact, Grace has embodied this maxim with her most recent pursuits as a successful restaurateur, including the successful launching of Buta Wagyu in SM Aura and Atelier Vivanda in Forbestown Road. Of all her culinary ventures, however, the one that remains nearest and dearest to her heart is the rebranding of Hoolala to Kko Kko; from a successful, family-run traditional Korean restaurant to a more specialized restaurant that aims to provide its clientele with a rich and diverse cultural experience that accentuates a delicious yet affordable meal.

Tastee over-the-top beefy goodness of Jolly Hotdog in Cheesy Classic and NEW Chili Cheese variants

Jollibee, the country’s largest fast food chain, has beefed up one of its well-loved product lines, the Jolly Hotdog, with the New Chili Cheese variant, an exciting addition to its Cheesy Classic variant.

Always served fresh, the Cheesy Classic Jolly Hotdog offers over-the-top beefy goodness with its beef hotdog in a warm bun, topped with a slightly tangy special dressing and livened up with grated cheese and tomato catsup.

Just like the Cheesy Classic variant, the New Chili Cheese Jolly Hotdog is a beef hotdog in a delicious bun, but this time topped with a generous serving of mouth-watering meaty chili and cheese sauce.

At the Jolly Hotdog’s core is a beefy, juicy hotdog that makes for a perfect treat you want to savor every bite of.  This certified delish snack is packed with over-the-top flavors and textures you’ll never find in plain and boring hotdog sandwiches.

Jollibee’s Crispy Fries get zesty new flavor the whole barkada will love

Savory BBQ variant now available that’s sweet, smoky, with a spicy kick! Actress Jasmine Curtis-Smith joins the Jolly #FriendsFries

Make room for the newest barkada favorite—the Jolly Crispy Savory BBQ Fries! Made with 100% real potatoes and sprinkled with a special blend of flavorings, the Savory BBQ fries pack a thrilling intensity with every bite. Perfect for pairing with other Jollibee treats or enjoyed on its own, the Jolly Crispy Savory BBQ Fries offer a zesty combination of sweet-smoky, with a spicy kick for a true flavorventure, only from the country’s number one fastfood brand.

Enjoy the good ol’ times with McDonald’s new limited-time offer desserts

Care for a throwback moment? Starting August 19, customers can feel nostalgia as McDonald’s introduces two good old-fashioned desserts. These great-tasting and affordable treats will make customers reminisce happy memories and keep them craving for more.

Remember the sweet pies and other baked goods that mom or grandma used to make? Or the feeling of going home after school and getting that sweet merienda fix? Customers can look back at those sweet moments with the new Banana Crème Pie Sundae. This indulgent treat is made with layers of rich vanilla soft serve with fine graham crumbs and is topped with banana crème pie-flavored sauce.

Customers can also enjoy a classic favorite with the new Golden Rootbeer McFloat, a fun and fizzy rootbeer-flavored drink, topped with vanilla soft serve. It can be enjoyed on its own or together with McDonald’s World Famous Fries with the Fries N’ Golden Rootbeer McFloat Combo and the BFF Fries N’ Golden Rootbeer McFloat Combo — perfect for those who would like to reunite with old buddies and reminisce the laughter and smiles shared with each other.

Coca-Cola and KFC bring fun to every meal with EmotiCups!

Now, there’s an exciting and fun way to show how much diners really feel when eating their favorite finger lickin’ good chicken with families and friends as KFC comes out with the limited edition Coca-Cola EmotiCups.

With the power of emoticons, Coca-Cola together with KFC is giving everyone a fun and creative way to share their feelings using Coke Emoticons, while enjoying the finger-licking goodness of their favorite KFC fried chicken.

Thrid Season Of Food Hero Set To Raise The Bar In 2016!

Asian Food Channel and Food Network’s hunt for the next food host is expected to draw fierce competition across Asia-Pacific The digitally-enabled competition expects to surpass past seasons’ participation numbers and increase engagement among food lovers in the region

Come 23 rd May, the search for the region’s best home cook and host kicks off in Asia as Food Hero returns in its third season. Building upon the momentum and success from previous seasons, the digitally-enabled competition will look to crown one winner who will go on to host his or her own Asian Food Channel and/or Food Network programme.

“As the leader in lifestyle programming with two dedicated regional channels focused on food, we are always looking to grow our pool of on-air and digital talent. Continuing the Food Hero competition is not only a great platform to uncover fresh talent, it is also a great way for our viewers to connect over the common passion point around the love for food,” said Carl Zuzarte, Senior Vice President of Programming and Production at Scripps Networks Interactive, Asia-Pacific.