And Here's The Latest Scoop From Bono Artisanal Gelato...

The dynamic duo behind Bono Artisanal Gelato are at it again...churning out magical flavors and surprising combinations to remind you why you just love this place. For Bono Artisanal Gelato's Rea and Zarah, it's just another day in the office.  But for the lucky few invited to sample the new flavors, it was a game changing afternoon. A few spoonfuls immediately transports you to a happy place, and the new flavors definitely hits the spot.

Bono's current line-up of flavors would be enough to sustain any gelato fan. I can have their Cioccolato, Baci, Caramello al Sale, Malted Cookie Dough and Milk and Cereal everyday, and I'd be perfectly happy and content for the rest of my life. But not for Rea and Zarah, who continuously push the envelope with new and inventive concoctions that are both awesome and surprising. Clearly, both Rea and Zarah are on a different level when it comes to gelato, pure genius at work. And once again, they continue to surprise and amaze with a new batch flavors...

Something healthy with an Asian twist, and the green color gives it away. With Azuki Beans, the new gelato creation is a perfect blend of sweet and a subtle bitter hint to remind you of the natural ingredient. The sweet beans give it an additional layer of flavor and texture for a soothing gelato. And the combo works. It's different, but it works quite well.

Now this one's just perfect for summer. a light sorbetto with a cool tropical sweet and tangy note. The color may give you a hint, but the flavor will just surprise and blow you away. Think local fruit...and childhood summers. I may not be a fan of this local fruit, but I was pleasantly surprised with its transformation to sorbetto. And it works pretty well...

And here's yet another flavor that brings back so many memories of childhood summers. Made with soya and  tapioca pearls, you can probably guess this in an instant. Soya, tapioca pearls, more than enough clues. With no milk at all, the new flavor is unbelievably smooth and creamy, and the familiar sweetness of caramelized sugar syrup kick in gradually. The gelato version of this traditional snack is so comfortingly good and familiar, just like the real thing. Only better. And finally, the next flavor...

This. An awesome blend of Butter Pecan and Toffee, drizzled with Bourbon Caramel. And for a few moments, the world stops. It's that good. 'Nuff said. I just found a new personal favorite, and another worthy addition to my Bono Artisanal Gelato list of favorites.  

And after trying out all the new and exciting flavors, I end the sugar high with one of Bono's current bestsellers, the Malted Cookie Dough. And  I was, well...in a happy place. I swear, if Rea and Zarah could ship out a batch of their gelato to North Korea, world peace can be achieved after just one bite. Game over. This is seriously good gelato. In a few days, we'll know which flavors will make the cut and bear the name of Bono Artisanal Gelato. In the meantime, you can drop by Bono and discover for yourself the exciting new flavors from Rea and Zarah. 

Special thanks to Zarah Zaragoza-Manikan, R&D/Production Manager; and Rea Gomez-Harrow, Marketing Director of Bono Artisanal Gelato for an awesome afternoon. Leave it to the new jedi masters of gelato to surprise and amaze you with their creative and playful new flavors.

Want the latest scoop? The real scoop? Head on down to Bono Artisanal Gelato...

Bono Artisanal Gelato is located at the 2nd Floor of SM Makati. You can also visit their cool website at www.gelatobono.com for more information. 

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