From Taichung to Manila: Meet the New Kid on the Milk Tea Block, Mizusawa Milk Tea

 It's said to be one of Taiwan's best kept secrets. And it's now here in Manila...

Taiwan's popular Mizusawa Milk Tea of the World and Specialty Coffee opens its very first branch in Manila showcasing the best of Taiwanese tea culture with its specialty product offerings. Read on for a sneak peek at the newest kid on the milk tea block...

Farm-Fresh To Your Table: Make It Real Fresh with Holly's

Happy cows, they say, provide the best milk. And when cows are pampered with the soothing symphonies of Bach and Beethoven, you can expect some exceptional milk...  

You won't find happier cows than the pampered herd at Holly's from Real Fresh Dairy Farm producing some of the purest and freshest cow's milk. In fact, it's the creamy base for the much-loved local ice cream brand, Carmen's Best Ice Cream which uses only 100% pure fresh milk in its growing portfolio of premium ice cream products.  Located at a sprawling 27-hectare farm property in Laguna, Real Fresh Dairy Farm produces a wide variety of farm-fresh dairy products with over 200 Holstein-Sahiwal dairy cows from New Zealand (for more on the premium dairy products of Holly's, see my previous post, At The Source of Carmen's Best's Freshness at Real Fresh Dairy Farms). And when you want it real fresh, just look for Holly's at your nearest supermarket or selected dealer...

That Buttery Ooze with the Specialty Chicken a la Kiev by Kaia's Kitchen

A nostalgic and indulgent dish, Chicken ala Kiev is one of those all-time favorites that still triggers fond memories from countless childhood summers. Everyone remembers their Chicken ala Kiev from Manila Polo Club or Club Filipino, but another home kitchen brings the enduring classic back with a cool modern spin...

The long days of quarantine saw the emergence of home-based food businesses where the kitchen once again became the center of family activities. The family-run Kaia's Kitchen is one those new entries in a growing category responding to changing consumer habits such as dining at home, the rise of the food delivery culture and increased online usage due to the lingering pandemic. What started as a simple project to introduce new dishes to the family soon blossomed into one of the metro's inspiring new food businesses built around the traditional Chicken ala Kiev, reinvented for the new normal. 

Just Chill: Al Fresco Cocktails in the New Normal at The Lounge of New World Makati Hotel

The renewed optimism from the gradual easing of quarantine restrictions is one positive sign from the lingering quarantine experience. Dining out means dining al fresco following the latest health and safety guidelines in this new normal, and that includes enjoying soothing cocktails to end the day right. At The Lounge of New World Makati Hotel, experience a refreshing tipple for the road at the spacious open air area by the lush gardens and tranquil koi pond...

The General Community Quarantine guidelines now allow dining at restaurants with increased capacity, and outdoor al fresco dining remains the preferred option. And when you think about it, it's also a cool way to enjoy refreshing cocktails. Cocktails take on a breezy outdoor vibe at The Lounge of New World Makati Hotel with a selection of exciting new cocktails along with tasty new savory dishes for a unique experience beginning June 1.

Reinventing the Basics: Carmen's Best Brings Quality and Value with Their New Value Line, Arctic Ice Cream

Carmen's Best Ice Cream goes back to basics with its newest range of products offering both value and quality with Arctic Ice Cream...

In a competitive landscape made even more challenging with the new normal, Carmen's Best Ice Cream remains committed to its promise of offering the finest ice cream using the freshest premium ingredients. A rapidly changing environment forced many food businesses to evolve and adapt as Carmen's Best continues to engage with its customer base for continuous improvement. In response to the needs of its customers, Carmen's Best recently launched its newest value line, Arctic Ice Cream created specifically for institutional accounts such as hotels, restaurants and caterers known collectively as Horeca. Offering simple basic flavors such as Vanilla, Chocolate and Ube with many more in the pipeline, Arctic Ice Cream reflects Carmen's Best's continuous commitment in rolling out superior world-class products. And for Carmen's Best's founder, Paco Magsaysay, Arctic Ice Cream is part of an evolving strategy to remain relevant with the times.

Summer Means Enjoying Gelato Cakes by Indulge At Home From Novotel Manila Araneta City

Everyone knows that some of the finest gelato comes up north from Gelato by Indulge at Novotel Manila Araneta City. But have you tried their equally indulgent Gelato Cakes?

Indulge Gelato by Novotel Manila Araneta City has long been one of the metro's best kept secrets for their exquisite and silky smooth Italian style frozen treats made with premium ingredients and absolutely no preservatives. Indulge Gelato takes it a step further with their decadent Gelato Cakes packed and sealed in tins...

Naughty & Nice in Black with J & M Naughty & Nice Cream by Carmen's Best

Innovation never stops at Carmen's Best Ice Cream, one of the country's leading artisanal ice cream brands. Tapping new markets with fresh, novel products is one way of keeping in step with the ever changing consumer to remain relevant in this new normal, and Carmen's Best is one step ahead of the game.   

Carmen's Best Ice Cream expands its growing product portfolio of specialty offerings with the launch of J & M Naughty & Nice Cream, a unique line of premium alcohol-infused ice cream. Ice cream with a spirited shot of alcohol makes it naughty and nice for a refreshingly new way of enjoying the ice cream experience. Ready to raise a toast for the newest member of the Carmen's Best family? Then, read on...

Carmen's Best Ice Cream: The Story Behind Each Pint, Each Scoop and Each Indulgent Bite

What's the real secret behind one of the best ice cream brands in the country? It all begins with the finest ingredients. That means, the best quality fresh milk, real pistachios from Sicily, premium chocolate from Switzerland and prized vanilla beans from Madagascar. And a clear, single-minded vision. Take a closer look behind the brand through the words of its trailblazing founder, Paco Magsaysay...

Each flavor from the local ice cream company's growing portfolio has a story drawing inspiration from the travels of its founder, Paco Magsaysay. It's these experiences that formed the foundation for the success story that would become Carmen's Best Ice Cream. But the story of Carmen's Best began with an unexpected opportunity, how to deal with excess milk from their family's Laguna-based dairy farm. For Paco, the answer was crystal clear. Ice cream. And the rest, they say, is one of the inspiring and best stories yet from the pioneering ice cream brand that continues to innovate and lead the way with one indulgent pint and scoop at a time.   

Pick Your Signature Bundle for Delivery by Texas Roadhouse

Texas Roadhouse makes your food delivery options even easier with their sumptuous Signature Bundles and Combos that's perfect for sharing at home, simply choose what you love...

Texas Roadhouse takes on the new normal by offering even more food delivery options with their Roadie's Bundles and Combos exclusively for delivery as it celebrates five flavorful years in the country. The sweeping changes and the emergence of new consumer habits such as dining at home, the rise of the food delivery culture and increased online usage due to the quarantine experience continue to define another year in the new normal. Texas Roadhouse keeps in step with the times as restrictions on mobility remain enforced to curb the spread of the pandemic. Staying home presents unique opportunities for a memorable dining experience, just leave it to Texas Roadhouse...

#FoodHallYouCan: The Buffet Dining Experience in the New Normal at The Alley by Vikings at BGC

The wide selection of dishes and all-you-can-eat format have always appealed to Filipino diners, and the buffet dining concept remains a popular and enduring option for families and groups. As more restaurants open in the GCQ with limited capacity, the popular buffet dining experience is transformed with the mandatory health and safety protocols in place. Buffet dining may be slightly different from what you remember with social distancing strictly enforced, but the numerous kitchens of The Alley by Vikings in BGC are all fired up once more to welcome you back.

Considered a national sport by many Filipinos, the popularity of buffet dining continues even in the new normal. And no one does it better than one of the leading buffet innovators in the country. The Alley by Vikings takes the food hall experience to a whole new level with a unique concept by literally taking it to the street. From the linear flow of the spacious design to its creative execution of the street-inspired theme, The Alley by Vikings in BGC lets your palate explore the much-loved flavors of the world with just a few steps. Read on and take a peek at buffet dining in the new normal at The Alley by Vikings in BGC...