Food

The pandemic’s saving grace has been al fresco dining. Providing safe, entertaining ways to enjoy a wonderful meal and rediscover the love of being outside. Most of the time, though, al fresco dining is only offered in out-of-town eateries, which is inconvenient if you don’t feel like driving. The good news is that you don’t have to leave town to find must-try al fresco eating options. You can locate all-time crowd favorites and date places offering alfresco eating on Bonifacio High Street (BHS), allowing you to sample a variety of cuisines without having to travel far.

What’s more exciting is, BHS offers a variety of cuisine choices. If you can’t make up your mind, it’s easy to go through your options around the estate as it is known for being a 15-minute city where nothing is too far away.

At Bonifacio High Street, you can choose from a variety of al fresco dining options:

1. The Wholesome Table

U/GF C3 Bonifacio High Street Central

Located at BHS Central, it offers a variety of healthy food made from organic ingredients, including gluten-free and plant-based dishes and desserts.

2. Sentro 1771

2F The Terraces, One Bonifacio High Street

Enjoy classic Filipino favorites made with a twist in a spacious outdoor dining area where you can bond over good food with family and friends. Aside from the delicious food, the whole experience brings you to a whole other level of al fresco dining with the stunning view of the One Bonifacio Park.

3. 205

U/G C2 High Street Central, Bonifacio Global City

Savor must-have comfort food favorites such as sandwiches, pizza and pasta and enjoy their cocktail bar, and coffee shop all rolled into one ultra-chic and vibrant location in their al fresco dining area. With the variety of food available, you can pair it with their wide selection of specialty wine or craft cocktails perfect for a nightcap with your friends or colleagues. Also known as a pet-friendly spot, you can even dine with your furry pal in tow.

4. Wolfgang’s Steakhouse

LG/F One Bonifacio High Street

Get a fine-dining experience outdoors, with Wolfgang’s selection of premium dry-aged New York style steaks, to be enjoyed with a wide selection of wines and cocktails. Steak is always a good idea. Get the full fine-dining experience outdoors, with their mouth watering dry-aged steaks, seafood and wine.

5. Sunae Asian Cantina

2F The Terraces, One Bonifacio High Street

Travel within Southeast Asia as you treat yourself to its flavorful cuisines from Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, made by award-winning chef Christina Sunae. Their delectable and carefully curated menu offers the breadth of Chef Sunae’s years of experience and multicultural background.

6. Cafe Mary Grace

G/F C2 Bonifacio High Street Central

Enjoy an afternoon of catching up with friends while savoring the freshest plates of pasta and homemade cakes and pastries in a relaxing outdoor setting at the flagship store of Cafe Mary Grace. Relish your classic favorites in a place with gorgeous design, homey ambiance, and a view that faces the lush greens and some of the best city skyscrapers.

7. Kashmir Indian Restaurant

3/F One Bonifacio High Street

Established by Sehwani sisters Kamla, Indra, and Sita in 1975, Kashmir is a must-try Indian restaurant. This is where you can experience delectable Indian cuisine such as mutton, veal, and satays, infused with spices and herbs for a truly delicious meal.

8. Ooma

G/F C3, Bonifacio High Street Central

Experience bold Japanese flavors and the freshest sushi in an al fresco setting. You’ll love their ebi tempura, hanger steak, cheese katsu curry don, aburi mixer, and many others.

9. TGIFriday’s

B3 9th Avenue, Bonifacio High Street

Unwind while listening to a live DJ on deck on Fridays and Saturdays from 5 pm onwards as you sip mojitos, paired with your choice of steaks, ribs, burgers, and other comfort food at the place where it always feels like a Friday – TGIFriday’s.

10. La Picara Manila

2/F The Terraces, One Bonifacio High Street

A modern taste of Spain kissing Manila, La Picara is known for its fusion of Spanish dishes with a touch of Asian cooking. It has a spacious terrace overlooking High Street where you can dine and relax in comfort. Fancy a drink or two at one of the sought out places for their famous sangrias and other specialty drinks.

11. Nikkei Nama Bar

2/F View Deck One Bonifacio High Street Mall PSE Tower

Enjoy happy hour specials at the balcony outdoor seating area, where you can also indulge in  Japanese-Peruvian dishes at Nikkei.

12. Italianni’s

B5 Bonifacio High Street

Share extra large servings of pasta, pizzas, and other heartwarming meals, capped with Italianni’s iconic Focaccia bread served with olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar, in its spacious outdoor seating area.

13. Kiwami Food Hall

C3 Bonifacio High Street Central BGC

Up for anything Japanese? One of the newest spots you cannot miss at Bonifacio High Street is the Kiwami Food Hall which brings together all-time Japanese favorites such as Yabu, Ippudo, and many more. If you and your friends cannot decide that one place where everyone can satisfy their cravings, this food hall is the perfect place to be.

Do it the al fresco way the next time you want to celebrate with friends or just meet up for coffee. Visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/BoniHighStreet to remain up to speed on Bonifacio High Street and the estate’s al fresco dining places!

When you think your food options during Lent are restricted, Panda Express®, the world’s largest American Chinese eating franchise, has you covered with delectable selections like Kung Pao Fish, its newest savory dish. This seafood-based option, which will be offered on the menu starting March 11 and is exclusively made for Panda Express in the Philippines, will be available for a short time only.

“Filipinos love to add variety to their meals and fish is among their top choices. Whether guests are abstaining from eating red meat during lent or just looking for seafood options, Panda’s newest dish, Kung Pao Fish, is a delicious and filling entree that our loyal guests should try,” said Nina Niguidula, Panda Express Marketing Manager.

Kung Pao Fish is inspired by a classic Panda entrée, Kung Pao Chicken. It is a classic American Chinese dish with Sichuan flavors, packed with vegetables, spices and different textures. Panda Express puts its own unique spin on the dish by using lightly breaded boneless fish, a wide variety of freshly cut vegetables along with crunchy peanuts, all tossed in a flavorful sauce with a kick.

All participating Panda Express outlets, including Don Antonio and SM North EDSA in Quezon City, SM Megamall in Mandaluyong, SM Grand Central in Caloocan, Robinsons Place Mall in Manila, and Double Dragon Meridian Park in Pasay, will offer this new menu addition.

Apart from Kung Pao Fish, customers can choose from a wide range of plant and seafood-based meals to suit their dietary preferences. Fresh eggplants, bell peppers, and protein-rich tofu are wok-tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce in Panda’s Eggplant Tofu, a must-try dish. Honey Walnut Shrimp, made with giant tempura-battered shrimp, wok-tossed in a sweet honey sauce, and topped with glazed walnuts, is another guest favorite.

So, what exactly are you waiting for Order.pandaexpress.com.ph, GrabFood, or foodpanda for dine-in, take-out, or delivery of the rich taste of American Chinese delicacies.

Visit www.facebook.com/PandaExpressPH/ and @PandaExpressPH for more information about Panda Express (Instagram).

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Summer is almost approaching, and children and parents alike are planning summer activities to learn, play, and explore together. McDonald’s is ready to give families a Summer of Wonders with its new Happy Meal promotion!

Every Happy Meal comes with a fun surprise toy or book for the kids! By simply adding Php 50 to each Happy Meal order, they can also earn a new Wonder Apron! These limited-edition McDonald’s apron designs are ideal for playtime, crafts, and everything in between.

This summer, families won’t have to worry about running out of things to do thanks to McDonald’s Happy Meal! Allow kids to use their imaginations and discover new ways to play with their Happy Meal toys and books, as well as collect all five Wonder Apron designs: the iconic McDonald’s Burger, the world-famous Fries, the Chicken McDo, McSpaghetti, and Drink.

The great summer isn’t over yet! Select drive-thrus will be done out in summer-themed decorations to provide a fun experience for the whole family.

With each Happy Meal, unleash a summer full of marvels for your kids! Until March 29, 2022, you can order by drive-thru, dine-in, or take-out. Visit McDonald’s Philippines on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram for more information and updates on this item.

Greenwich unveils its seafood discoveries with its new Cajun Shrimp Overload Pizza and
Creamy Shrimp Spaghetti.

Find out who the SEAson’s biggest star is! Starting February 25 (in Luzon) and March 1 (in Visayas and Mindanao), Greenwich will introduce two new savory seafood items to its menu, but only for a short time! Greenwich is putting its own touch on pizza and pasta staples with fresh seafood tastes in its Cajun Shrimp Overload Pizza and Creamy Shrimp Spaghetti.

“Greenwich aims to continuously elevate the experience of every Filipino barkada and famkada, by introducing exciting offerings that respond to their meticulous cravings. We know that they will enjoy our new ultimate seafood discoveries that is shrimply overloaded in deliciousness and perfect for every bonding moment,” said Pam Reyes, Greenwich’s head of marketing.

One cannot go wrong with the Cajun Shrimp Overload Pizza which has an interestingly unique flavor. Its crust is topped with flavorful cajun sauce and is loaded with a generous sprinkle of seasoned shrimps, mushrooms, green bell peppers, sauteed onions, and three types of cheese. A 9-inch double-size pizza is priced at P319 only, whenever a pizza craving calls or when just spending quality time together.

Then there’s the Creamy Shrimp Spaghetti, which is a must-try. The fresh yet familiar taste comes from the variety of pasta and the creamy aligue-flavored sauce with shrimp and mushrooms. To add to the meaty flavors, it’s topped with grated parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. A single serving of this delectable dish is only P109, while a sharing pan ideal for three people, best enjoyed with family or friends, is only P240. Every seafood lover’s dream, these non-meat, seafood-based options provide comfort with every bite!

Greenwich’s newest pizza and pasta tastes will be available at www.greenwichdelivery.com, via the #5-55-55 hotline, Greenwich Barkada Messenger, GrabFood, Foodpanda, for take-out, or for dine-in at any of our stores, which can be located here: https://stores.jfc.com.ph/greenwich.html

About Greenwich 

Greenwich’s story began in 1971 as a small, family-owned store selling a selection of pizzas at the then Greenhills Commercial Center. As the brand’s pizzas grew in popularity, Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) took notice. In 1994, JFC acquired majority shares in Greenwich, infusing what was a family business with industry-leading competitiveness. New pizza variants and a variety of products were introduced through the years, creating a reputation for Greenwich as a maker of mouthwatering pizzas and pastas for the Filipino “barkada.” Today, Greenwich is the country’s biggest pizza and pasta chain with over 270 stores and counting, and home of the best-selling Hawaiian Overload^®, All-in Overload^®, and Lasagna Supreme^®.

About Jollibee Group

Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC, also known as Jollibee Group) is one of the fastest-growing restaurant companies in the world. It operates in 34 countries, with over 5,800 stores globally with branches in the Philippines, United States, Canada, the People’s Republic of China, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Vietnam, Brunei, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Indonesia, Costa Rica, Egypt, Panama, Malaysia, South Korea, Japan, and India.

Jollibee Group has eight wholly-owned brands (Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, Red Ribbon, Mang Inasal, Yonghe King, Hong Zhuang Yuan, Smashburger); six franchised brands (Burger King, Panda Express, PHO24, and Yoshinoya in the Philippines; Dunkin’ and Tim Ho Wan in certain territories in China); 80% ownership of The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf; and 60% ownership in the SuperFoods Group that owns Highlands Coffee and PHO24.

Jollibee Group, through its subsidiary Jollibee Worldwide Pte. Ltd. (JWPL) owns 90% participating interest in Titan Dining LP, a private equity fund that ultimately owns the Tim Ho Wan brand. It also has a joint venture with the THW Group to open and operate THW restaurants in Mainland China. Jollibee Group also has a business venture with award-winning Chef Rick Bayless for Tortazo, a Mexican fast-casual restaurant business in the United States. Recently, the Jollibee Group announced that it will acquire 51% ownership of Milksha, a popular Taiwanese bubble tea brand.

Jollibee Group was named the Philippines’ most admired company by the Asian Wall Street Journal for ten years. It was also honored as one of Asia’s Fab 50 Companies and among the World’s Best Employers and World’s Top Female-Friendly Companies by Forbes. In 2020, Gallup awarded the Jollibee Group with the Exceptional Workplace Award, making it the first Philippine-based company to receive the distinction.

Jollibee Foods Corporation has grown brands that bring delightful dining experiences to its customers worldwide, thus spreading the joy of eating to everyone.

To learn more about Jollibee Group, visit www.jollibeegroup.com

To respond to the growing demand for delicious American Chinese food in the country, Jollibee Group’s Panda Express® opens its sixth PH store in Metro Manila.

A Panda sighting to ring in the Tiger Year! Panda Express®, the world’s largest American Chinese dining concept, will celebrate the Lunar New Year with the opening of a new store on Level 1, Pedro Gil Wing, Robinsons Place in Ermita, Manila, on February 19.

“We are thrilled to celebrate the Lunar New Year with another milestone. Opening a new store in the country’s capital city Manila means giving us the opportunity for us to serve the local community with Panda’s freshly made and wok-tossed American Chinese dishes with our guests,” said Ned Bandojo, Business Development Head, Foreign Franchises Brands of the Jollibee Group.

Since opening its first site at SM Megamall in Ortigas, Pasig City in late 2019, the new restaurant will be the sixth Panda Express in the Metro Manila area. Panda Express’ continued growth is a response to Filipinos’ desire for delectable American Chinese cuisine, notably Panda’s world-famous entrée, The Original Orange Chicken®, a crispy chicken dish wok-tossed in a sweet and tangy sauce; or Panda’s award-winning Honey Walnut Shrimp, a mouth-watering entrée made with premium crispy shrimp wok-tossed in a honey sauce and topped with glazed walnuts.

Delightful Offerings

As part of celebrating Lunar New Year, Panda Express is offering its Family Feast in special carriers. Families can customize their entrees and sides with all their Panda favorites in a Family Feast.

For health-conscious foodies, Panda’s Wok Smart® entrees offer dishes with at least eight grams of protein and 300 or less calories, such as Panda’s Black Pepper Chicken, a flavorful stir-fry with marinated chicken, celery and onion, coated in a bold black pepper sauce; or Kung Pao Chicken, a Sichuan-inspired dish made with chicken, fresh vegetables, crunchy peanuts and dried chilis for a slight kick; and the classic Broccoli Beef, a tender beef entrée with fresh broccoli wok-tossed in a savory ginger soy sauce.

Panda Express also offers plant-based options on its menu. A fan-favorite entrée, Eggplant Tofu, is the ultimate comfort food made with lightly browned tender tofu that is crispy on the outside, simmered in a sweet and spicy sauce with eggplant and red bell peppers and pairs well with White Steamed Rice, Mixed Vegetables and some Veggie Spring Rolls.

“Panda Express invites Filipinos to enjoy authentic American Chinese cuisine, prepared fresh and made in small batches. We’re thrilled to bring our world-famous entrees made with quality ingredients to the community through our sustained expansion plans and store openings throughout the country,” said Bandojo.

Safety is always a priority. Panda Express® requires its customers to wear face masks and observe social distancing. All store team members are vaccinated.

Order.pandaexpress.com.ph, GrabFood, or foodpanda will be available for dine-in, take-out, and delivery at Panda Express Robinsons Place Manila. Select districts in Manila, Pasay, and Makati City are available for delivery. Visit www.facebook.com/PandaExpressPH/ and @PandaExpressPH for more information about Panda Express (Instagram).

GrabFood is a trademark owned by Grabtaxi Holdings Pte. Ltd.  foodpanda is a trademark owned by Emerging Markets Online Food Delivery Holding S.a.r.l.

Young Filipinos, without a question, are dreamers. Despite repeated setbacks, they remain committed to their objectives and life goals, remembering the word “hataw” (doing your best). Consider the instance of Raphael Santiago, a 19-year-old multimedia arts student. Together with his friends, they just created a clothing brand, ROLEMODEL.

It is the time of a pandemic; a phase in their lives when the world is almost discouraging for the younger generation. Yet, this “boredom” is what drove Santiago to persevere. “I think my boredom is slowly transforming into a career,” he said.

“I realized that life is short. I wanted to start living my life to the fullest by achieving my goals and making my dreams come true. Luckily, my friends also had the idea of starting a clothing brand,” he added.

They pursued their love for style and life through an online business. It does not only serve as a source of income but also a source of inspiration for young Filipinos. ROLEMODEL conveys messages of inspiration, motivation, and encouragement.

Energy for life

As they continue to face the challenges of the new normal and prepare for the future, young Filipinos are determined to be more energetic than ever. To keep them active and focused all throughout the day, they need a drink that is hataw sa energy and hataw sa sarap.

“We recognize the role of the youth in our society and we hope to help them succeed through the energy and delicious taste of Sting. Their determination is truly admirable. It inspires us to continue producing beverages that help Filipinos to be stronger and more energized,” said Frederick D. Ong, president and Chief Executive Officer of Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc. (PCPPI).

Sting, a product of PCPPI, the country’s exclusive PepsiCo beverage maker, is the ideal partner for any young Filipino’s mind and body. B vitamins, taurine, and ginseng extract are all included. Sting is available in PET bottles with a strawberry flavor in both 300ml and 330ml capacity.

Sting can be found in supermarkets, grocery stores, convenience stores, and sari-sari stores all around the country. Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, 7-Up, Mirinda, Gatorade, Tropicana, Lipton, Mug, Premier, Milkis, and Aquafina are just a few of the well-known beverage brands that PCPPI manufactures exclusively in the Philippines.

PCPPI is committed to create a positive impact on society with programs focused on environmental sustainability, nutrition, education, and livelihood. For more information, visit www.pepsiphilippines.com.

About Pepsi Philippines

Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc. (PCPPI) is the exclusive manufacturer of PepsiCo beverages & snacks in the Philippines, with a relationship spanning 70 years. PCPPI is a listed company in the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE: PIP) with Lotte Corporation which is a holding company of Lotte Chilsung Beverage, one of the biggest beverage companies in South Korea as the lead shareholder co-managing with PepsiCo. PCPPI manufactures and sells well-known food and beverage brands: Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, 7-Up, Mirinda, Mug, Gatorade, Tropicana, Lipton, Sting, Premier, Sips, Milkis, Let’s Be and Aquafina. It has established 14 manufacturing facilities across the country, serving more than 700,000 outlets and providing employment through its extensive distribution network.