What's on the Menu?: Torta delos Reyes, Chocolate Icebox at The Aristocrat Bakeshop
MANILA, Philippines - The Aristocrat Bakeshop opens its newest branch at The Loop, ground floor, ABS-CBN ELJ Building in QC.
The must-try item is the Torta delos Reyes, a decadent choco-sansrival cake made with soft layers of white and brown wafers topped with chocolate icing.
The Aristocrat Bakeshop also has branches at 70 Pinoy Shoppers Mall, Scout Gandia corner Tomas Morato, QC; 432 San Andres St., Malate, Manila; ground floor, SM Mall of Asia; and 146 Jupiter St., Bel-Air, Makati City.
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Nestle Kape Ice Cream-filled pan de sal at Pan de Manila
Those who love to dunk pan de sal in hot coffee will wake up to a new twist on an old theme — a scoop of Nestle Sorbetes Kape Ice Cream sandwiched in Pan de Manila’s fresh, warm pan de sal. Thanks to the partnership between Nestle Ice Cream and Pan de Manila. This once street-food fare is now available all day and all night.
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Hainanese chicken, pai tee at The Chicken Rice Shop
The Pancake House Group brings to the country Malaysia’s The Chicken Rice Shop, which opened recently at the ground floor, Padre Faura Wing, Robinsons Place Manila.
As its name implies, the Chicken Rice Shop specializes in iconic Southeast Asian chicken dishes such as Hainanese chicken, roast chicken, and chicken curry.
For starters, try the traditional Malaysian pai tee or top hat — crispy pastry shells with shredded veggies and chicken meat with a sweet-sour sauce.
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Groovin’ Tumblers at Shakey’s
Shakey’s, the “fun, family, pizza” restaurant, offers its colorful Shakey’s Groovin’ Tumblers. The collectible tumblers come in Orange Pizzaman, Red Shakey’s On Wheels, and Black Online Ordering.
The Groovin’ Tumbler is available for P249 for every order of large or party-size pizza of any crust and flavor. All served with a free drink. Bring your tumbler on your next visit to Shakey’s. Redemption of free drinks is until Dec. 31.
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Mooncakes and fine wines at Wine Story
Enjoy fabulous wines by the glass and have your mooncake, too, at Wine Story. In celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Wine Story gives customers who load a minimum of P2,500 in the wine enomatic machine card, a complimentary mooncake. Offer is good until Sept. 22.
Wine Story has branches at Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Mandaluyong City; and Serendra at The Fort, in Taguig.
For inquiries, visit www.winestory.com.ph.
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Delectable pasta dishes at Californiaberry
Californiaberry adds delectable pasta dishes such as lasagna, Bolognese, carbonara, and seafood Alfredo to its menu. Available for only P125 to P145 per serving, all pasta dishes are served fresh with no MSG. The flavor is enhanced by chunky meat, flavorful sauces and fragrant spices.
It also offers CB Yogurt Fruit Blends for P120, an addition to its latest non-fat yogurt menu.
Californiaberry has 25 stores nationwide, including the newly opened branches at Market! Market!, The Fort, and Ateneo de Manila.
For inquiries, call 470-1835 or visit www.californiaberry.net.
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Spinach and feta cheese ravioli at Bistro Ravioli
Bistro Ravioli treats pasta lovers to a delectable treat — spinach and feta cheese ravioli. The delightful flavor and rich aroma of feta cheese is combined with the invigorating taste of spinach for a sure-fire treat.
Bistro Ravioli has branches at the second floor, Glorietta 3, Makati City, 0922-8878379; SM Mall of Asia, 804-0577; and Robinsons Place-Ermita, 0922-8309869.
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Brown rice treats at Teriyaki Boy
Teriyaki Boy introduces its Guilt-free Brown Rice Treats. Indulge in Spicy Brown Raisu Shake Roll, brown rice rolled with nori, salmon leeks, Japanese mayonnaise, crunchy tempura flakes, chili powder, ebikko and black sesame seeds served with custard dip and sweet soy glaze; and the Tori Brown Rice Nabe, a platter of brown rice cooked in soy-based sauce and loaded with boneless chicken, shiitake mushrooms, young corn, leeks, and sprinkled with sesame seeds.
