MANILA, Philippines - Conti’s Pastry Shop and Restaurant opened its ninth branch at Westgate Center in Alabang, Muntinlupa City. “We’ve quite established a name for our cakes, and I can say most of them can be considered best-sellers,” says Patricia Marañon-Tan, marketing manager, Conti’s. “All of our cakes have a special character to them. We make sure that there’s a cake for every taste.”
Conti’s is well known for its Mango Bravo cake, baked salmon paired with paella rice, and beef salpicao. It also has a takeout counter with salmon pie and cheese puff, among many others. The Westgate will pilot a brand new look in line with their plans to rebrand Conti’s. It will also feature new dishes that will be launched at this branch. Westgate Center is a 9.2-hectare open-air retail concept that challenges the confines of the mall setting, creating a main street ambience conducive to relaxation and recreation. It is a premiere development project of Filinvest Alabang Inc. in Filinvest City, Alabang, Muntinlupa City.
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P99 chicken dishes at The Chicken Rice Shop
The Chicken Rice Shop offers roasted, Hainanese, or braised chicken with chicken rice and soup for only P99. Another must-try is the Kuching three-layer tea, a smooth and refreshing drink.
The Chicken Rice Shop is at Harbour Square, CCP Complex, Robinsons Place Manila, Sta. Lucia Mall, Pasig City, and at 220 Blue Ridge, Katipunan Ave., QC.
Julie’s kape from Julie’s Bakeshop
Julie’s Bakeshop offers Julie’s kape and chocolate drink. The drink goes well with Julie’s loaves, which come in different flavors including Choco-coffee Overload, Grand Ube Loaf, and red monggo loaf. Julie’s also has a line of breads including pan de sal Pinoy, pan de coco, and ensaymada.
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Sinanglay at Kabisera ng Dencio’s
Kabisera ng Dencio’s offers dishes from Bicol. There is inulukan made from gabi leaves and coconut milk simmered with crab and buco strips. The kandingga made of sautéed minced beef lungs with chopped siling labuyo, and diced onions and simmered in vinegar and coconut served on a hot plate. The sinanglay is fresh tilapia stuffed with onions and tomatoes steamed in spicy ginger-coconut cream sauce and served on a bed of sautéed sigarilyas.
Kabisera ng Dencio’s is at Bonifacio High Street, ground floor, B3 Quadrant, Bonifacio Global City, 856-5545/5543; and Rockwell Plant Mall, 898-0601/ 0660.
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Kureizi kurepu rolls at Teriyaki Boy
Teriyaki Boy introduces its kureizi kurepu rolls. These sushi rolls are wrapped in especially made crepe wrapper. There is the tuna peppa, pepper-crusted tuna with fresh jicama and Japanese sushi rice rolled in crepe wrapper; and the fuji kani spice kurepu with kani strips and crisp Fuji apple in seasoned Japanese rice.
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Supreme sampler for Grandparents’ Day at Burgoo
Burgoo celebrates Grandparents’ Day on Sept. 2. Treat your grandparents to the Supreme Sampler (combination of delicious appetizers such as buffalo chicken wings, onion rings, potato fries, mozzarella cheese sticks, etc.) compliments of Burgoo when you dine with a minimum of four persons.
Burgoo is at Tomas Morato, 927-7424; Rockwell Center, 898-1815; The Podium, 687-5254; Promenade in Greenhills, 912-7939; Gateway Mall, 556-0091; SM Mall of Asia, Robinsons Galleria, 633-6256; Atrium Bldg., SM Megamall; The Block, SM City North EDSA, 442-0115; SM City Marikina, 477-1932; and SM Southmall.
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Calamari fritti at Gumbo
At Gumbo, get free calamari fritti on Sept. 2 when you dine with your grandparents. Other must-try dishes are the New Orleans Cajun and Creole dishes.
Gumbo is at SM Mall of Asia, Robinsons Manila Midtown, Atrium Bldg., SM Megamall, 635-3015; The Block, SM City, North EDSA (now at the 2nd Level), 567-1820; and Gateway Mall, Areneta Center, Cubao, 556-0238.
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Mooncake treats at Makati Shangri-La
Makati Shangri-La, Manila offers mooncake treats in a variety of flavors in celebration of the Mooncake Festival. Choose from different mooncake sizes, individually wrapped and encased in elegant boxes, starting at P268 per piece for a mini mooncake, and P538 per piece for a large mooncake. A rectangular mooncake box of eight mini mooncakes with single salted egg is priced at P1,988, and a premiere mooncake box of four large mooncakes with double salted eggs is at P2,188. A deluxe mooncake box of eight large mooncakes with double salted egg is at P4,088. Guests may choose among flavors of white lotus, white lotus with 30-percent less sugar, red bean, green tea, chestnuts, and mixed nuts. Mooncakes are available at the mooncake booth in Makati Shangri-La, and at Sinfully by Makati Shangri-La in Greenbelt 5 until Oct. 5. A especially created mooncake high tea with Chinese-inspired canapés is available at the Lobby Lounge for P680+ until Oct. 5.
For information, call 813-8888 ext. 7588/7599, the mooncake booth at ext. 7700, or e-mail rric.slm@shangri-la.com.