This Mother's Day, Leave it to The Peninsula Manila...

Still wondering what to serve for that special festive feast for mom at home? No worries. Just leave it to The Peninsula Manila...

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Despite the sweeping changes to our daily routine due to the global pandemic, honoring mom on her special day remains a much-anticipated celebration even in the new normal. Read on and let The Peninsula Manila show you the countless ways of celebrating mom's special day with their lavish offerings available for pick-up for the whole month of May. 

Bringing Regional Southeast Asian Flavors Home from Pandan Asian Cafe

Asian flavors come alive at Pandan Asian Cafe, geared up for the new normal with breezy al fresco dining...

Chef Myke "Tatung" Sarthou shares his comforting palette of colorful and vibrant southeast Asian flavors at Pandan Asian Cafe for pick-up, take-out and delivery in the new normal. Drawing inspiration from the wide array of iconic regional dishes from Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines all converging at Pandan Asian Cafe, diners can now enjoy al fresco dining at its spacious second floor and ground floor veranda area on a limited capacity following the latest health and safety protocols (for more on Pandan Asian Cafe by Chef Myke "Tatung" Sarthou, see my earlier posts, Southeast Asian Flavors Shine at Pandan Asian Cafe by Chef Tatung from last year and Keeping it Simple: Chef Myke "Tatung" Sarthou Launches Simpol The Cookbook at Pandan Asian Cafe on his latest recipe book also from late last year). Or you can always opt for pick-up and take-out for your peace of mind and bring home the flavors you missed...

Have It All with the Croissant Lady PH Product Sampler

Croissants, pain au chocolat, cinnamon rolls and spinach puff pastry, all in box. You too can have it all with the Sampler Box from the Croissant Lady PH...

There's just nothing like the aroma and flavors of buttery baked Viennoiserie packed in a box. The Croissant Lady PH introduces her new Sampler Box containing a lavish assortment of fresh-baked Croissants, Cinnamon Rolls, Pain Au Chocolate and Spinach Puff Pastry conveniently delivered to your doorstep. When you just can't have enough of the light and flaky baked creations of the Croissant Lady PH, all you need to do is call or send a quick message with just a few easy taps on your mobile device (for more on the Croissant Lady, see my earlier post, The Lady Bakes Too. Fresh Baked Croissants and Pain au Chocolat Delivered to Your Doorstep by the Croissant Lady PH).

Set Sail for Adventures From Home with Capitan Del Mar

The new normal may have limited our options for celebrating summer, then again, you just need to be a little more creative and set sail for Adventures From Home with Capitan Del Mar...

When you can't go out and enjoy the outdoors due to quarantine restrictions, why not bring it home? Capitan Del Mar, a proudly Filipino brand offering canned and smoked milkfish and canned sardines, launches their innovative Adventures From Home promotion on May 1, 2021 where you can showcase your creative ideas in bringing your favorite outdoor activities inside your home. At Capitan Del Mar, the brand is guided by a single-minded vision built around the idea that Filipinos deserve a better seafood experience. And Capitan Del Mar seamlessly weaves their vision of a better seafood experience with memorable family activities. With its premium selection of seafood products, Capitan Del Mar is ready to transfer your outdoor activities indoor with its novel Adventures From Home promotion. To kickstart your creative juices, winners will receive attractive cash prizes and gift packs by simply sharing their entries. Game? Read on...

Al Fresco at Brotzeit For A Tipple and Take-Out

The sweeping changes due to the pandemic continues to transform our daily routine, including dining out. Brotzeit adapts to the new normal with al fresco dining, pick-up, take-out and food delivery for the new normal...

The country's leading German Beer Bar and Restaurant, Brotzeit, evolves with the times to tap emerging new consumer habits in the new normal so you can still enjoy all your Bavarian favorites with safety and peace of mind. Go al fresco dining or opt for pick-up, take-out and food delivery with safety and confidence at Brotzeit. And when that craving for a sumptuous platter of Ripperl or Honey Bavarian Ribs hits, you can rest easy as you can enjoy it one of three ways with outdoor dining, pick-up or food delivery. 

Get Back to Business with The Peninsula Manila, Makati's Only Essential Business Worker's Hotel

Safety and peace of mind now rank high in a long list of priorities in running and managing a business. The sweeping changes due to the pandemic continues to transform and reshape businesses around the world as The Peninsula Manila adapts to the new normal. But when you take a closer look beyond the new health and safety protocols, this is what The Peninsula Manila has always been doing with their enduring brand of service for over forty-five years...

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The Peninsula Manila faces the new normal head on by providing safety and peace of mind amidst these challenging times for essential business workers with its innovative Get Back to Business offerings. A recipient of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Safe Travels Stamp from the Department of Tourism and the only accredited staycation hotel in the CBD, The Peninsula Manila promises both safety and peace of mind so you can get back to business in this new normal. 

Sumptuous Meals at Home Made Easy with Ya Chou Foods

Noodles, dim sum, Taiwanese sausages and mantho are just some of the familiar Taiwanese dishes we love, but enjoying these comforting flavors at home may be a bit difficult with the on-going quarantine restrictions. From sourcing the fresh ingredients to long hours in the kitchen, there has to be an easier way. And yes, there is...

Emerging new consumer habits continue to define the quarantine experience where dining at home, the rise of the food delivery culture and increased online usage become the norm rather than exception, But going through your long list of usual food delivery options can lead to flavor fatigue and burn-out. 

Why not prepare authentic Taiwanese dishes at home instead? Ya Chou Foods makes it easy with their extensive range of fresh frozen product offerings including noodles and dim sum that you can take straight out of the freezer to your pot, pan or steamer and to your plate in minutes. Authentic flavors without the fuss, that's what you get from Ya Chou Foods (for more on the authentic Taiwanese offerings of Ya Chou Foods, see my previous posts, Dining in the Next Normal: Rich and Authentic Flavors, Packed Frozen and Straight to the Pan by Ya Chou Foods on their popular bestsellers and Steamed or Fried? Mantho, Betso-Betso, Cheng Pao and More by Ya Chou Foods on my first experience with Ya Chou Foods).

Spice Up Your Dishes at Home with the Savory Condiments by Nobu Head Chef Michael de Jesus of City of Dreams Manila

Just how can you punch up the flavors of your home-cooked dishes without the fuss? Easy. Simply open one these jars...

Nobu Head Chef Michael de Jesus of City of Dreams Manila shares his flavorful and savory condiments to spice up your meals at home with the Green Papaya Jalapeño Atchara, Amazu Pickled Chilies and Chili Garlic with New Style Oil for refreshing and vibrant notes. Pairing well with a variety of dishes, these handy jars are your secret ingredients and tasty sides for that perfect home-cooked meal.

Japanese in a Box: Fire Up the Home Grill with Yakiniku Ikouze! by Chef Luis Chikiamco

Premium USDA Short Ribs and Wagyu Tender from Snake River Farms, that's some serious yakiniku for the home grill. And the best part, it's all conveniently packed in a box complete with special sauces. All you have to do is fire up the grill...

Chef Luis Chikiamco pursues his long-time passion project offering premium home D-I-Y Yakiniku kits with Yakiniku Ikouze!, one of the many new home-based food businesses that continue to emerge in this new normal. Dining at home and the popularity of D-I-Y Kits along with the rise of the food delivery culture and increased online usage are just some of the new consumer habits from the quarantine experience, and food businesses are adapting to the shifting trends. For Chef Luis, there's just no better time than now, despite the many challenges, to offer his own unique concept of the perfect yakiniku experience at home with Yakiniku Ikouze!

Food News: Cool Deals Up for Grabs. All-In for Under P 250, Check Out These Sulit GrabFood Deals!

Food deliveries remain the best option in this new normal, even when you're on a budget. Let GrabFood show you how...

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As dining at home, the rise of the food delivery culture and increased online usage continue to define emerging consumer habits in the new normal, staying home doesn't mean busting your budget for hearty meals or snacks. GrabFood makes it easy on your wallet with the value-packed Sulit GrabFood Deals to satisfy any budget or craving. Like the refreshing offerings from Serenitea and their Buy One Get One deals. Chill at home with 2 servings of their specialty Brown Sugar Fresh Milk with Big Pearls for only P 158 or their Hokkaido Milk Tea for only P 125. And there's more...