Sinigang na lechon soup, adobo ni Jake at KKK Food Revolution

MANILA, Philippines - KKK Food Revolution is a Filipino restaurant with an Asian twist. Upon entering KKK, the first thing you would notice is their use of indigenous materials and eye-catching murals in sepia tones featuring Jose Rizal eating with his revolutionist buddies. Best-sellers include sinigang na lechon soup. The sinigang spice adds an unexpected yet appetizing twist to the crispy lechon. The ensaladang inihaw na talong (grilled eggplant salad) is filled with onions, tomatoes and eggs. The bacon-cut inihaw na liempo (grilled pork) is marinated and grilled until tender. It’s lip-smacking good. The Adobo ni Jake Espesyal is made with adobo flakes and bananas. The bistek flakes is cooked to a crispy crunch and drizzled with tomatoes, onions, and sauce. Pla-pla na inihaw sa asin, a succulent fish wrapped in salt, is grilled to crisp perfection. Other interesting dishes are the laing sa gata and banana fritters ala mode with mantecado ice cream.

KKK Food Revolution is located at the ground floor, Entertainment Mall, SM Mall of Asia, 556-0755; third floor, Midtown Wing, Robinsons Place Manila, 567-2186; upper ground level, The Annex, SM City North-EDSA, 332-2325; ground floor, Annex I, SM Fairview, 351-6131; and ground floor, SM Cubao, Araneta Center, 709-2467.

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Premium ensaimada at Cara Mia Gelateria

Cara Mia Gelateria recently launched its new premium ensaimada, scrumptious premium dough topped with layers upon layers of parmesan cheese.

Cara Mia is located at all Amici Pizza, Pasta outlets in Don Bosco, Makati; Bellagio Square in Tomas Morato; Connecticut and Missouri Sts., Greenhills, San Juan; The Atrium, SM Megamall; and The Annex, SM City North-EDSA.

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Friendster donuts at Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme and popular social networking site Friendster introduces the newest treat, the Friendster donut.

“It’s a team-up that will surely make friendships tighter,” says Mark Gamboa, marketing manager, Krispy Kreme Philippines. The Friendster donuts come in delectable lemon- and raspberry-filled variants, which are both topped with the new Friendster smile.

Krispy Kreme branches are located at Bonifacio High Street, Greenhills Shopping Center, SM Mall of Asia, TriNoma Cinema Level, SM Megamall, SM Mall of Asia, Ayala Avenue, Robinsons Galleria, Gateway Mall, Glorietta 4, SM City Annex (North-EDSA), Annex 2 SM Fairvew, third floor Cinema Level Gateway Mall, Eastwood, Marquee Mall. Visit www.krispykreme.com.ph and be a friend of Krispy Kreme to get updates.

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Baby back ribs at Fish Out of Water

Fish Out of Water now offers baby back ribs with humba sauce, an interesting twist on the usual baby back ribs. 

Fish Out of Water restaurant has a menu built around new world recipes and the best of Philippines seafood.

Other best-sellers include crabs, lapu-lapu, seabass, fried frog legs, and gambas, to name few.

Dishes are cooked in Creole, Latin-American, Tex-Mex, and contemporary Asian ways. Fish Out of Water is at the third level, Greenbelt 5, Makati City. For inquiries, call 729-3858.