“To thank all Goodles fans and loyalists for making our store their favorite place for deliciously fresh pasta to go, we are giving them one day, November 24, to enjoy a great tasting meal made with all-natural, farm fresh ingredients at an amazing price –P100! This is our way of sharing our love for pasta and letting others enjoy their Goodles favorites on this momentous day.” shares Sharlene Tan, Goodles’ General Manager.

The P100 promotion is available on November 24, 2010 from 11AM to 9PM for dine-in and takeaway orders only. Three of Goodles’ best-selling pasta tubs will be sold for only P100 on various times, including its famous Seven Layer Lasagna. To get the complete details and schedule of the promotion, Goodles fans and loyalists must visit the store, log on to the website www.ilovegoodles.com or visit the Goodles Facebook page on November 22.

Those who are ordering via the Goodles delivery hotline 2121212 will instead get 1 order of Free Iced Tea for a minimum P500 purchase. Bulk orders for this promo will be accepted and may be ordered in advance by calling the Goodles hotline at +63922.8737758 beginning November 22.

ABOUT GOODLES

Goodles is the Philippines’ first pasta-to-go concept store specializing in serving fresh and modern pasta creations in portable tubs. Goodles uses traditional imported Italian pastas and handcrafts its deliciously rich sauces using all natural farm fresh ingredients, pure dairy products, hormone-free meats, extra virgin olive oil and fresh herbs and spices. Add Goodles on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ilovegoodles or follow ilovegoodles on twitter to get updates on future promotions.

If this is your dilemma, then worry no more. Yes, you don’t need to worry about dining the cowboy way with an authentic taste of the real wild wild west anymore as TEXAS ROADHOUSE GRILL is here to indulge your cravings for grilled dishes. It’s hard to describe how delectable their foods are without trying them, so we grabbed the chance while we can.

You know, I’m not the type of person who eats medium rare steak, I mean…why eat foods with “blood” on it when I can order for a well done one; but hey! It’s not that bad after all. After trying it with this one-of-a-kind saloon, I’ve decided that medium rare rib eye steak should be considered one of my favorites. But what really makes this rib eye stand out? It is served juicy with vegetable seasoned over it.

"The Great Ribeye"

I also tried their corn soup, which is supposed to be an appetizer, but then again, I was amazed of how it turned to be heavy in the stomach. I suggest that you really try this soup. After talking about the appetizer, I can’t wait to tell something about the dessert. So pardon me if I’ll jump my story from appetizer to dessert, ok?

Now, here we go…. the dessert part of the dining. It’s called Mighty Oreo Mud Pie, well, what really makes me drool about this aside from its name- which sounds really mouth-watering – is that, it has snickers in it, my favorite! Indulge me , please… mmmm

"Mighty Oreo Mud Pie"

Anyway, to make your stomach stop from rumbling because of these best-tasting story of mine, I have to end it now. But, I must tell you, the total experience with Texas Roadhouse Grill is something that tells me “I know you’ll come back, I’m sure”, and it’s really true…

So, next time, I also would like to try their ocean-fresh seafood, their chicken dishes, the Ol Texas Burger and Cheesesteak Sandwich, their pasta foods like the Geronimo’s Seafood Marinara and Billy the Kid’s Shrimp Pasta, and then there’s the Parmesan Crusted Fish Fillet and the Loaded Meatloaf…aaaahhhh…the choices are endless…I really can’t wait until my next dine at Texas Roadhouse Grill, which is, by the way, located at Bonifacio High Street and El Pueblo Real de Manila, Ortigas Center.

So, the search for the ultimate grilled dishes stops here. I guess I have to say, “See you there”!

The Talangkanin meal is based on the signature dish developed for the remake of the koreanovela ‘Only You’, the “Aligue Bibimbap.” In the said show, Jillian, played by Angel Locsin, prepares a rice dish called “Aligue Bibimbap” or “talangkanin”, a spicy-flavored-rice topped mostly of seafoods with “aligue” or “taba ng talangka” as the primary ingredient.

Are you wondering how Jillian’s secret recipe of “Talangkanin” tastes? Wonder no more for Kaya Restaaurant offers the Talangkanin Meal for Php220.00 (Kaya’s express branches) and Php310.00  (Kaya’s fine dining branches).

What are you waiting for? Run to the nearest Kaya Restaurant and order Jillian’s secret recipe, Talangkanin, and satisfy your craving palates and growing tummies with its unique flavor.

Kaya Restaurant are located at Jupiter, The Podium, Rockwell Powerplant, Glorietta VI, Paseo Center, Robinsons Place and SM Megamall.

TRIVIA:

• Bibimbap is a popular Korean dish which literally means “mixed rice” or “mixed meal.” Bibimbap is served as a bowl of warm white rice topped with sautéed and seasoned vegetables and chili pepper paste. A raw or fried egg and sliced meat (usually beef) are common additions. The ingredients are stirred together thoroughly just before eating. It can be served either cold or hot.

• Angel Locsin took a cooking lesson in preparation for her role as an aspiring chef.
• Angel Locsin got completely hooked into cooking. She’s planning to continue her cooking training while she’s doing ‘Only You.’

Located in La Jolla, San Diego California, Trattoria Acqua is a casual dining place with a great view. The interiors of the place give you a Mediterranean Italian ambience.

Their menus feature fresh pastas, grilled fresh fish, fowl  and salads with a large selection of wine and beverages.

They also have private rooms that you can use for banquets. The Gazebo can accommodate up to 24, while the Wine room can accommodate up to 3o and the main dining room can accommodate up to 60.

Trattoria Acqua has been recognized and received many awards from some of the top publications in the country. There’s no doubt they received many awards because of their service and authentic Italian recipes.

So if you want to experience San Diego dining with a view whether it is for business meeting, a romantic date or a casual dinner, Trattoria Acqua is definitely the place for you.

Now, you don’t need to circumnavigate the world to get the best taste of it. This summer, get hooked with your continental seafood cravings as Fish & Co. launches its Fish Around the World Platter and the new Fish & Chips MALAYSIAN, PHILADEPHIA, INDIAN and JAPANESE world flavors!

Cast your nets to this gastronomical treat and have a whale of a time with Fish& Co.!

In line to their Fish Around the World Platter, Fish & Co, in cooperation with Yehey.com, had a bloggers’ event called Prep Up the Fish & Co. Platter. We were grouped into Teams of 4 and we were challenged to squeeze our creative juices in uniquely food plating the four flavors of Fish & Co. Fish Around the World Platter namely Malaysian, Philadelphia, Japanese and Indian.

Each group was given Php 500 each to but the ingredients needed for our food plating.  Take note, most of us were wearing a sash and we need to run to the grocery, imagine the look of the shoppers around us.

After we bought all of the ingredients we need, we headed back to Fish & Co to start to food plate our respective Around the World Platter comprising of Fish & Co. Fish and Chips.  After 30 minutes, here are the results:

In the end, only one group will take home the crown (we felt we were in Ms. Universe Pageant that time)., and that is the Philadelphia Team. They are the first place for the Fish and Co. Food Plating event.

After the contest, we had a feast of fish-tacular dishes. So after all, we are all winners.

Though we didn’t win, we enjoyed the International Fish & Chips platter. Thanks Fish & Co. and Yehey.com.

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Here in Fish & Co., the food is good and fresh, as expected, and it’s so fresh, it’s served straight up in a pan! Fish & Co. took this cue from the simple practices of Mediterranean fishermen who caught seafood fresh and cooked them immediately in the pan, and made it their own. Favorites are Mussels, Calamari, and Fish and Chips, Seafood Platters and a specialty menu of their own home creation drinks and desserts.

This is not your usual fish and chips that tastes vaguely of breadcrumbs soaked in oil that could have fish in it somewhere. Using only the freshest fish and seafood, as well as natural ingredients like olive oil, herbs and various spices; Fish & Co. pans out great tasting meals in generous portions, all the better to feed you with. At Fish & Co., all seafood is prepared in a simple straightforward manner, letting the ingredients speak for themselves, while served up in their own fishy flair.

A FISHY TALE

It all began in 1998… the first Fish & Co. restaurant was opened at Plaza Singapura, Singapore. It was during the most challenging of times at the peak of the Asian and regional economic crisis. Recognizing a niche for a mid- level casual dining restaurant specializing in fish and seafood, the owners took the bold move in starting the business.

Visited by shoals of people, the first Fish & Co. was well received and well liked by all who visited. Encouraged by the overwhelming response, the second Fish & Co. was opened at Suntec City mall barely a year later.

There after, Fish & Co. has seen an aggressive and impressive growth and development trend. Within the first five years of operation, the restaurant has already made a strong presence in the Singapore market and anchored beyond the local shores into Malaysia, Middle East, Australia, Indonesia and is still foraying into many different parts of the world.

With the very same passion, that started the first ever Fish & Co., the owners have in their vision to bring Fish & Co. to every part of the world and to serve seafood in a pan all around the world.

Fish & Co. is a division of Fish & Co. Restaurants Pte Ltd. Under the umbrella of Fish & Co. Restaurants is also Oceana Seafood Pte Ltd whose main business is in procurement and distribution of fish and seafood.

Together, these business units work in synergistic integration and offers competitive advantage for the company.

Fish & Co. Restaurants is committed to operate the business effectively to ensure long term profitability, though strategic planning and strong people management philosophy.

FISH&CO. Branches:
TRINOMA
Level 4 Trinoma Park,
Trinoma Quezon City
Tel: 63 2 9162028 and 63 2 9162029
Opened since 23 December 2007

SM MALL OF ASIA
Operating hours: 11:00am-11:00pm daily
Unit 113-115 Ground Floor
Entertainment Mall, South Wing
SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City
Tel: 63 2 5560683
Opened since 12 February 2007
Operating hours: Mon-Thu: 11:00am-11:00pm

SHANGRI-LA MALL
Fri-Sun: 11:00am-12:00mn
GD 115 Streetscape
Shangri-la Mall Edsa corner
Shaw Blvd Mandaluyong City
Tel/Fax: 63 2 9102140 to 42
Opened since 27 October 2005
Operating hours: Mon-Thu: 11:00am-11:00pm

GREENBELT 3
Fri-Sun: 11:00am-1:00am
3rd Level Fun Dining Area
Greenbelt 3 Ayala Center Makati
Tel/Fax: 63 2 7297431 to 32
Opened since 26 September 2005
Operating hours: Mon-Thu: 11:00am-11:00pm
Fri-Sun: 11:00am-1:00am

For more information you can visit:
Fish & Co.’s website at
http://www.fish-co.com/main.htm

]]> http://foodstuff.pinayads.com/2009/03/fish-cos-prep-up-the-platter-challenge/feed/ 32 http://foodstuff.pinayads.com/2009/03/crepes-cream-spins-sweet-and-savoury-creations/ http://foodstuff.pinayads.com/2009/03/crepes-cream-spins-sweet-and-savoury-creations/#comments Tue, 03 Mar 2009 07:56:49 +0000 aeirin http://foodstuff.pinayads.com/?p=38 Last Saturday, I was invited to try the crepe creations at Crepes & Cream in SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City.

Crepes & Cream is a modern and trendy cafe that serves a wide choice of cleverly crafted savory and sweet crepe creations that range from a good mix of Asian and Western taste. It allows people on the go to experience an ingenious way of eating crepe as a quick and easy meal.

The centerpiece of this Singaporean franchise is two crepe-making stations. This is where specialists spin the crepes in front of the customers.

There are over 30 types of crepes that are prepared fresh upon order.

Savory crepes that are tummy fillers by themselves include Pork Floss Cheesy Omelete, Smoked Salmon, and Kani Mango. The classic combination of Mushroom Ham is made special with mozzarella cheese, crunchy lettuce and mushroom sauce.

I tried the Beef Mushroom Melt which is made of ground beef, lettuce, tomato, red pepper and its creamy sauce. It is a thumbs up. The freshness of the vegetables and the yummy sauce of the beef will make you ask for more.

For vegetarians and weight watchers, there is the Veggie Crepe made up of sauteed mushroom, fresh lettuce, and juicy tomatoes.

As a meal capper, tempting chocolate, fresh fruits and luscious ice cream are wrapped in crepe for delectable delights like Carribean Cruise, Hazelnut Banana Chocolate and Cappuchoco.

Since I’m a strawberry lover, I tried the Crazy for Strawberries. It is a combination if delectable strawberry ice-cream, loads of fresh strawberry cubes and strawberry chocolate chips wrapped in a sweet crepe. To complete the overload, it is topped with almonds flakes, whipped cream and drizzled with strawberry sauce.

If you are into cheesecakes, popular cheesecake flavors like Strawberry, Mango, Blueberry and Oreo are also available. Cubes of real cake are folded in with vanilla ice cream and topped with almond flakes.

However, if you can’t decide, you can always try the “Create Your Own Recipe”. It lets you make your own sweet and savoury crepe creations. For sweet crepes, choose from banana, mango, peach, strawberry or blueberry, add your choice of premium ice cream flavor and drizzle with your favorite topping like almond flakes, brownie bits or mini marshmallow. For savoury crepes, pick ham, hotdog, tuna, pork floss, shredded chicken, or ground beef to go with your selected cheese, vegetables, and creamy sauces. There are 1,001 sweet and savoury crepe possibilities.

Crepes & Cream is located in the Podium, Ortigas Center, Crescent West park, Fort Bonifcaion, Mall of Asia, Pasay City; Power Plant Mall, Rockwell, Makati; SM Pampanga, Pampanga City; Robinsons Midtown, Ermita, Manila; and 4th Floor Bridgeway SM Megamall.

Thanks to Ms. Abbey Tomas for the invites. I will definitely go back and try the Kani Mago.

More pictures here: http://irisaeirin.multiply.com/

Inspired by the word kiss in French, the local patisserie pours together a mysterious blend of intoxicating confectionery ingredients to create their own special and lovely creations built around the ultimate, indisputable, most effective “love potion” — chocolate.

Bizu concocted the ultimate aphrodisiac in a sumptuous limited edition chocolate cake. Milk, dark chocolate ganache, kahlua, crème brulee and sable crust topped with strawberry miroir finish and chocolate nougatine combine to create what is well aptly called “Desire”.

Bizu's Desire (Personal size)

Together, the “Love Cuff” and “Desire” can be ordered specially with equally precious and delicate Ecuadorian roses only for the season at all Bizu branches. The gift set (called the Passion Box) comes with free delivery and a donation card to the Virlanie Foundation.

A Red Collection of Macarons de Paris with a limited run this February features Strawberry and Balsamic, Raspberry and Chocolate and Pomegranate and Chocolate to honor the season.

The patisserie also highlights their other romantic and best selling cakes such as the Strawberry Shortcake, Strawberry Chiboust, Babylon, Romance and Samba. Bizu chocolate truffles are also part of this love feast… gifts inspired by what’s most precious and delicate, delivered at the doorstep of the one who deserves all that love.

Bizu is located at Greenbelt 2, Greenhills Promenade, Glorietta 4 and Alabang Town Center. For inquiries please call 757-BIZU or 724-BIZU or visit www.bizupatisserie.com.

Bloggers in Bigby’s Café and Restaurant

January 19, 2009, Bigby’s Café and Restaurant treats some bloggers with their scrumptious meals.

Bigby’s Café and Restaurant is Cagayan de Oro’s pride that started out in 1998. This big name in the food industry is finally in Metro Manila as it opened its 9th branch at SM Megamall Atrium last December 20, 2008.

Its beginning was in such an unusual time, when the people were just barely done coping with the Asian crisis that affected the country the previous year. Most people became inclined to eating out at food establishments offering quick meals and had shied away from treating themselves to a fine dining experience.

The owners saw the opportunity of offering something new for this market who were getting used to such meals, by taking them off the streets and into a nicer dining place but still paying affordable prices. And that is when this big idea began.

From then on, Bigby’s has attracted crowds of regulars and has become a favorite dining choice for its many loyal patrons. The relaxed ambiance of the place has become popular among diners and has successfully hosted many family gatherings and friendly get-togethers.

In 2000, the business was thriving steadily. Bigby’s was adding one branch after the other. The business expanded to 8 branches in Mindanao and the Visayas (2 in Cagayan de Oro City, 2 in Cebu City, 2 in Bacolod City and 2 in Davao City). And before the end of 2008, which was also their 10th year in the food industry, they opened their 9th branch and the very first Bigby’s in Luzon.

Bigby’s is on a roll to make a big mark in the food and dining scene business. If the new branch is also a success – which no doubt it will be – judging from prior forays, it will not be long before it expands to other key cities in Luzon as well.

Bigby’s is not simply a place to sit and dine, but also a destination to experience.
The restaurant’s theme is aptly: travel.

The Manila branch is filled with bits and pieces from different places in the world. Different kinds of visual treats include framed collection of key chains, swords, badges, spoons and wooden crafts displayed on the walls. Its cozy interior is made up of wooden panels and clear glasses, with writings that match the chairs and tables. The members of the crew are even dressed like explorers eager to guide diners to the ultimate Bigby’s food trip.

The menu is an adventure all on its own. Delectable dishes are inspired from here and abroad. A taste of Bigby’s is a taste of the world. And true to its name, Bigby’s serves food in big sizes and allows you to leave the place full and satisfied big time. The portions are so huge that two or more can even share a dish or a lone diner can still have some left to bring home.

Bigby’s wants to serve consistent best quality with every serving and continually leave a big and happy impression on each and every diner. With its new branch at The Atrium in Megamall, let the Bigby’s experience take you on a food trip in comfort through its cozy interiors, with shared mementos from all over the world and ultimate pampering through excellent food.

For more information, you can visit their website at: http://www.bigbyscafe.com/