Food News: Gerry's Grill Opens in SM Southmall

Gerry's Grill opens its 58th branch at SM Southmall, part of an aggressive expansion program with plans to open eleven more branches scheduled for the second half of 2013. 

"The demand for dining continues to grow with the economy picking up, and with more malls opening in major cities around the country. We hope to ride the surge of demand in food service," Gerry Apolinario, president and chief executive of Gerry's Grill operator Prime Pacific Grill Inc. (PPGI), said.

The country's leading grill restaurant recently opened at Centrio in Cagayan de Oro; Ayala's The Districy in Imus, Cavite; Robinsons Place Palawan in Puerto Princesa City in Palawan; Market! Market! in Taguig City; and Resorts World Manila's Newport Mall in Pasay City. Good food. Good times. Now, you can have your favorite grilled dishes, there's one that's bound to be near you...

For more information on Gerry's Grill, log on to www.gerrysgrill.com.

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The Cheese Steak Shop Introduces New Dishes...And A Cool Discount

Philly Cheesesteaks. Deep fried. The Cheese Steak Shop's cooking up a new line of dishes with a cool twist on the cheesesteak, and here's a sneak peek...

Established in California back in 1982, The Cheese Steak Shop specializes in Philadelphia-style cheesesteak sandwiches using grilled steak, onions, sweet and hot peppers, American and provolone cheese and the iconic Anoroso roll. Just like the real thing back in Philly, only at The Cheese Steak Shop. To maintain the standards and authenticity of their products, The Cheese Steak Shop imports most of the components for the iconic cheesesteak, including the mandatory hearth-baked Amoroso roll, made by the family run Amoroso Bakery from Philadelphia. 

Alex III: Serving Comfort Food For Over 27 Years, And Still Hungry For More...

Classic comfort food, familiar flavors from traditional home style family recipes. A winning formula that has worked so well for Alex III for the past 27 years. And it just keeps getting better leaving you hungry for more... 

From the same family behind the iconic Aristocrat chain of restaurants and the Reyes Barbecue, Alex III has been serving familiar favorites from family recipes, including the popular chicken barbecue with Java rice and sweet barbecue sauce as well as other Filipino and Japanese dishes. Familiar and comforting, Alex III continues the family tradition of serving timeless classics, all made from scratch, sourcing the best local and imported ingredients for all its dishes. With the second generation at the helm of Alex III, the family recipes are preserved to savor and enjoy for many more years.  

Quick Bites: Sunday Surf and Turf

Sundays at my aunt's place are always special. But today was extra special. It was Surf and Turf Sunday...

Premium Wagyu Ribeye and grilled prawns with a side of creamy mashed potatoes and buttered vegetables.  Just doesn't get any better than this.

New Lunch Specials at Relik Tapas Bar and Lounge

The fading late afternoon light usually signals the perfect time to hit Relik Tapas Bar and Lounge, and go for some tapas and cocktails to end the day. But there's a new reason to visit Relik in the middle of the day and see Relik in a whole new light...

Long known for its cool tapas, cocktails, Spanish and continental cuisine, Relik Tapas Bar and Lounge now offers a range of Lunch Specials at a reasonable price of P 199, with complimentary iced tea. More than enough reason to stop by Relik while the sun is still up.

While at Relik Tapas Bar and Lounge, why not enjoy some of their signature tapas? Start your meal with Relik's Pinchos, an assortment of crisp crostini topped with Bacon and Egg, Chorizo Pamplona and Aioli, Confit Tuna with olives and capsicum, Chorizig and Aligue (crab fat) cream, and Sauteed Shrimp with mango and pepper salsa.

Or you can try another of Relik's bestsellers, Relik's Baked Australian Brie (P 530), a creamy Yarra Valley Brie wrapped in jamon and lightly glazed with honey, and Deep Fried Manchego Cheese (P 300), panko coated Manchego cubes with honey and cayenne, served with crostini and a side of fresh tomato salsa. A cocktail or two before lunch? Why not.

Food News: CPK Celebrates Sixteen Years with Tenth Branch at Eastwood

Sixteen years since the opening of the very first California Pizza Kitchen branch in the country, CPK continues to be the "pizza authority" in the premium pizza segment with its innovative pizzas inspired by global flavors and premium ingredients. California Pizza Kitchen was the very first foreign franchise managed by Global Restaurants Concepts back in 1997, and GRC's current portfolio now includes IHOP, PF Chang's, Morelli's Gelato, Gyu-Kaku and Mad for Garlic. Sixteen years later, CPK opens its tenth branch at Eastwood, with an eleventh branch in the works.

Unique, premium pizzas made with the finest ingredients established CPK as different and distinct from the rest, and sixteen years later, CPK remains true to its brand DNA with its signature gourmet pizzas. This commitment to quality often results in the frequent air freighting of premium products and ingredients just to maintain  CPK's standards and brand DNA, bringing some of the best pizza creations and flavor combinations. 

Mario's Sunday Brunch Buffet

Cochinillo. Roast Beef. Eat all you can. Just can't get any better than that...

Every Sunday, from 11am to 2:30pm, Mario's holds its grand Sunday Brunch Buffet, showcasing a variety of Mario's signature dishes. Including Cochinillo. And Roast Beef. And more...

Lolo Dad's: Dinner at Manila's Finest

If I were to choose just one restaurant in Manila, for whatever and any reason, it would be Lolo Dad's. It's just that kind of place, and well worth hitting the road despite the color coding. It was raining that evening, as I weaved through the back streets to avoid being spotted, but this was definitely one of those days to risk the color coding ban. It was, after all, dinner at Lolo Dad's. 

An ancestral home of the Ayuyao clan for generations, the property has survived some of the most violent chapters in the city's history, including the fall of Manila in the second world war, and its equally violent liberation. And if you look closely, you can still find isolated bullet holes in the old wooden walls, a reminder of turbulent times. In 2000, the property was given new life, converting the old home into one of Manila's finest restaurants. And for thirteen years, chef Ariel Manuel continues to create some of the best dishes in the metro. If you're looking for the best Rack of Lamb, Chilean Seabass and pan-fried foie gras, this is the place.

The Cake Club: More Than Just Desserts

Elegant cakes and pastries, probably the best desserts at Bonifacio High Street. And now there's more to The Cake Club than desserts...  

The Cake Club serves some of Diamond Hotel's savory bestsellers from its Lobby Lounge, more than enough reasons to start your evening at The Cake Club. Comforting dishes using the best and freshest ingredients, with a wide selection of wine and tea to go with your meal, not to mention The Cake Club's signature desserts. All in one place.

Sommelier Wine Flights at The Cake Club

A glass of wine and an indulgent dessert. I was always curious about pairing wine with dessert, and doing it right. Now you can ditch the complex guesswork, and leave the often mysterious process of pairing wine and dessert with the experts. The Cake Club, in collaboration with Sommelier Selection, introduces Sommelier Wine Flights, a unique dessert experience.   

Indulgent desserts and a selection of premium wines, all in one place. Diamond Hotel's The Cake Club offers some of the best and elegantly crafted desserts at Bonifacio High Street, with its extensive line of exclusive and signature creations.

Partnering with Sommelier Selection, The Cake Club's latest offering takes dessert to the next level, and having dessert at The Cake Club becomes an experience like no other.