ECQ Eats: Get Ready To Roll with Hanamaruken Ramen TriNoma's New Sushi Line

 Hanamaruken Ramen TriNoma is rolling out some exciting offerings...

California Aburi, Salmon Belly Aburi Sushi, Kakuni Aburi Sushi and Spicy Tuna Mentaiko Aburi Sushi, each one delivering fresh and bold flavors. Now included as Hanamaruken Ramen TriNoma's newest selection of exclusives, the savory Sushi Line adds even more tasty options for dine-in, pick-up and delivery through tasteless.ph, GrabFood, FoodPanda and Pick A Roo. Let's roll and take a closer look, shall we?

ECQ Eats: All Squared Up with the New Detroit Style Pizza from Corner Pizza

Crisp and chewy with a crunchy crust and double the cheese loaded with edge-to-edge toppings, here's a treat to get you squared up for an exciting new pizza experience...

The much loved pizza is enjoyed the world over with different regions and cities showcasing their own distinctive culinary style. Kenny Rogers Roasters brings the classic Detroit Pizza to the metro with their newest concept, Corner Pizza. A unique pizza style, the distinctive rectangular or square shape isn't the only feature that sets it apart from the rest. There's a whole lot more, from the crust to the toppings. It's high time for a new pizza experience, and there's no better time to dare to be square with the new Detroit Pizza by Corner Pizza.   

ECQ Eats: Experience a #TasteOfRendang by House of Rendang Delivered to Your Doorstep from the Cloud Kitchen of Kraver's Canteen

In a changing culinary landscape swept by a lingering pandemic, it's hard to imagine that you can still experience authenticity conveniently delivered to your doorstep. Finding legit Indonesian cuisine in the metro was always a challenge. Not anymore...

Kraver's Canteen, the country's fastest growing cloud kitchen, recently launched House of Rendang co-created with Albert Kurniawan showcasing an authentic taste of Indonesia's rich culinary heritage. Beef Rendang, Ayam Bakar and Sate Ayam prepared the traditional way, that's just some of the specialty dishes from House of Rendang. It's a flavorful addition to Kraver's Canteen's growing portfolio of brands and dining concepts from local entrepreneurs and chefs (for more on Kraver's Canteen, see my previous post, #BakBAKAnNa: Get It On with the Let's Get Litson by Kraver's Kanteen). 

ECQ Eats: Inventive Spins with The Croissaymada by The Croissant Lady and Empanaditas from The Empanada Lady

Flaky and buttery croissants in a variety of creative and inspired expressions, The Croissant Lady takes viennoiserie to a whole new level with her traditional and inventive offerings...

The Croissant Lady ups her baking game with the introduction of new and unique croissant variants to tease your palate. From classic viennoiserie with its light, flaky and buttery texture to novel creations, The Croissant Lady expands her growing menu offerings with the Croissaymada along with the rustic and homestyle specialty Empanaditas from her new line, The Empanada Lady. With a convenient online ordering system in place via https://my.forms.app/croissantladyph/croissantladyph-order-form, The Croissant Lady and The Empanada Lady are more than ready for the new normal. Ready to try some fresh baked treats at home? 

ECQ Eats: Get Schmeared. The Pork Project Introduces The Schmear Trio with Balut Pate, Chorizo Crema and Dulong Olive Oil

A good and proper schmear on a bagel, toast or cracker always sets the tone even before that first bite. Here's three tasty options from The Pork Project for that perfect schmear...

The Pork Project by Chef Redd Agustin continues to expand its growing menu of sumptuous offerings with the recent introduction of The Schmear Trio, unique and inventive spreads bottled in handy jars. The savory trio includes Chorizo Crema, Balut Patĕ and Dulong Olive Oil, each one bringing its own distinct set of flavors and textures with a local twist to the palate. Bring out the baguette and crackers, time to take The Schmear Trio for a test drive.

ECQ Eats: A One Pot Dish of Comforting Flavors with Kinamatisang Baboy

A pot of gold? Not quite. Then again, maybe. Simple, hearty and comforting, a bowl of familiar flavors may well be worth its weight in gold... 

Staying home and dining at home allowed us to rediscover old recipes taking us all back to simpler, less complicated times. I still my remember my aunt's pot of pork belly soup simmered with tomatoes and vegetables, and it still hits all the right spots. In this lingering quarantine, a taste of the familiar goes a long way to get us through another day in a difficult new normal. 

ECQ Eats: Indulgence at Home with the Creamy Mac And Cheese by Chef Mike Santos of PINCH.mnl

You know it's true, and you've experienced it time and again during the long days of quarantine. There's just nothing a good bowl of comforting mac and cheese can't fix to make your day better. Chef Mike Santos proves it with his indulgent Creamy Mac and Cheese...

The simple yet sumptuous macaroni draped in layers of cheese always tops our list of favorites, and our love and appreciation for this familiar staple grew even stronger during the quarantine. But this familiar classic gets a lavish upgrade. Chef Mike Santos weaves an indulgent spin to comforting dishes available for pick-up and delivery with all-time favorites like the Creamy Mac and Cheese, just one of many savory options at PINCH.mnl. Hungry? Read on...

ECQ Eats: Good Vibes at Quezon City's Newest Dining Destination, Supersam Burgers, Chicken, Shakes

As the entire metro slowly and cautiously opens up with the easing of quarantine restrictions, dining out returns on a controlled and limited capacity with mandatory health and safety protocols in place. After more than a year in a lingering pandemic, we all just can't wait to dine out again at our favorite establishments. But it's also a good time to discover exciting new finds...   

Good food, no matter how simple, often triggers memories taking you back to a place or time. In a prolonged quarantine due to the global pandemic, we all yearned for the hearty and sumptuous flavors of familiar dishes to warm both the palate and body. Quezon City's newest dining establishment takes you back with their comforting and uncomplicated flavors in a spacious and casual setting for good vibes all around. Supersam Burgers, Chicken, Shakes shares its own take on classic comfort food with their wide and extensive repertoire of dishes from beverages to appetizers, sandwiches, soups, salads and pasta to savory mains, all-day breakfasts and desserts. Rediscover dining out once more in a new normal with the wholesome flavors of Supersam Burgers, Chicken, Shakes now open to satisfy your cravings...   

Ready for Round 2: Bord Bia and European Pork & Beef PH Launches Second Edition of the East Meets West Culinary Competition

At the height of the quarantine experience last year, Bord Bia and the European Pork & Beef PH held its first ever competition using premium world-class quality Irish pork and beef resulting in some of the most inventive and creative dishes reflecting the diversity and promise of the metro's young culinary talents. This year, it's back for a second round...

...with even bigger prizes for the winners. The Irish Food Board, Bord Bia and European Pork & Beef PH formally launched the second edition of the East Meets West Culinary Competition last September 1 injecting excitement to the local culinary scene amidst the lingering pandemic. The world's finest pork and beef take centerstage once more alongside some of the brightest young culinary talents for the much anticipated culinary event of the year. Ready to show off your best pork and beef dishes? 

ECQ Eats: Kenny Rogers Roasters Goes Beyond Deliciously Healthy with Plant-Based Options from Beyond Meat

Access to healthy alternatives isn't easy, more so in a challenging new normal. The choice of eating healthy gets a boost with the new and flavorful plant-based options from Kenny Rogers Roasters...

Healthy food with rich and vibrant flavors? Absolutely. And that's not all. Low in cholesterol, saturated fats and free of antibiotics and hormones from animal-based counterparts, the newest plant-based offering is a refreshing and beyond deliciously healthy option from one of the leading global fast food chains. Starting September 14, discover healthy yet bold savory flavors as Kenny Rogers Roasters and Beyond Meat introduce their Beyond Deliciously Healthy line-up in all branches nationwide for an exciting and unique flavor experience with the Kenny's Beyond Burger and Kenny's Mashed Potato.