April 17, 2018
9:45 AM
by: Dolly Dy-Zulueta

Foodpanda Offers Big Discounts
This Summer

foodpanda - Hot 'N HungryTIMES are changing, and so it is even when it comes to food delivery service. Nowadays, food delivery via online ordering has become a common service provided by most restaurants and food chains. Foodpanda, an on-demand food delivery service provider, has further revolutionized the food delivery system by making its online platform available to different restaurants, so that consumers have to log into only one website or app to look for restaurants and cuisines of their choice in their area, check out the menu, and order the food that they like. All they have to do after that is to prepare their payment and wait for the food to arrive.

As if this is not enough, discounts overflow.

Delicious, fluffy pancakes from Pancake House

Delicious, fluffy pancakes from Pancake House

It's pizza heaven at S&R

It’s pizza heaven at S&R

This April, foodpanda has launched the biggest food sale event this summer. It is called Hot ‘N Hungry, and it is ongoing until April 30, 2018. The perfect way to satisfy cravings under the intense summer heat, Hot ‘N Hungry is available in Manila and Metro Cebu restaurants on the foodpanda platform. It allows consumers to enjoy massive discounts on a wide range of restaurants specializing in international cuisines, be it American (Pancake House, S&R, New York Style Pizza, or Chili’s), Italian (Amici), Japanese (Nanbantei or Omakase), Filipino (Dencio’s) or even Cebuano (Bollywood Tandoor).

Japanese food from Omakase

Japanese food from Omakase

“Summer brings crowds, long queues and traffic into shopping malls. We, at foodpanda, want our customers to enjoy the food they love while beating the heat and so we are offering these discounts this summer season. Simply download the app and order food you love during the Hot ‘N Hungry promo period and get good food delivered to your doorstep,” says Iacopo Rovere, foodpanda CEO.

Bento boxes, rice bowls, noodles and more offered by Yoshinoya

Bento boxes, rice bowls, noodles and more offered by Yoshinoya

With over 50 restaurant brands participating in the summer promo, Hot ‘N Hungry will definitely be featuring jaw-dropping offers, huge discounts and exclusive bundles the whole month of April. For more updates on the summer offer, visit foodpanda’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@foodpanda.ph) or head on to www.foodpanda.ph.

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April 13, 2018
3:15 PM
by: Dolly Dy-Zulueta

Mais con Yelo
(Jolly Corn)

Mais con Yelo

Mais con Yelo

SUMMER’S here, and the season isn’t complete without a tall glass of summer cooler, such as Mais con Yelo. The subtle sweetness of corn, paired with milky smooth shaved ice and the crunch of corn flakes on top is just perfect for the hot and humid afternoons of summer.

Jolly, which is a canned fruits and vegetable brand marketed and exclusively distributed by Fly Ace Corporation, offers the wholesome sweet goodness of freshly harvested corn in this Mais con Yelo recipe:

1 425-gram can Jolly Cream Corn
1 can Jolly Condensada
6 cups shaved ice
1 cup corn flakes

1. Scoop 3 Tbsps. Jolly Cream Corn into a tall glass.
2. Add 1-1/2 cups shaved ice. Leave an empty space on top, about half an inch, for topping.
3. Top shaved ice with 3 Tbsps. Jolly Cream Corn, 2 to 3 Tbsps. Jolly Condensada, and corn flakes.
4. Serve immediately.

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April 11, 2018
3:09 PM
by: Dolly Dy-Zulueta

Thai Basil Chicken

Thai Basil Chicken

Thai Basil Chicken

I RECENTLY ‘discovered’ Homegrown Organics, an online site that sells farm-fresh vegetables and fruits, plus some other agricultural produce, that are all grown organically. Its e-ad kept popping up in my Facebook and Instagram accounts, so one time I decided to check out their products and found some really interesting items, such as fresh strawberries, basil leaves, wansuy, lime, green peppercorns and lots of salad greens. The beauty of it is that not only are the products grown organically, they are also delivered straight to your doorstep and should your orders go beyond Php450, delivery is for free. Lucky for me, they deliver to a lot of different places, including Cainta!

My last order included a pack of fresh basil leaves, which I promptly turned into this Thai dish, Thai Basil Chicken, which I love. I always make pasta with basil chiffonade, so this time, I thought I’d do something Asian, and Thai Basil Chicken instantly came to mind because it is so good. Despite using the breast part, the chicken never gets dry or tough, and it is easy to prepare.

2 pcs. whole chicken breasts
2 Tbsps. soy sauce
2 Tbsps. oyster sauce
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pc. bird’s eye chili, chopped
1 cup basil leaves

1. Cut chicken breasts into strips. Marinate in soy sauce and oyster sauce for 15 minutes.
2. Heat pan. Add oil. When oil is hot, add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add just enough chili for your desired level of heat.
3. Turn up fire to high. Add chicken with the marinade. Cook, stirring constantly, until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
4. Add basil leaves, which have been picked from the stem, and cook until leaves are wilted.
5. Serve with hot, freshly cooked rice.

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March 29, 2018
4:19 PM
by: Dolly Dy-Zulueta

Eggs-traordinary Easter Celebration
at Richmonde Hotel Iloilo

Easter staycation in a Deluxe Twin Room at Richmonde Hotel Iloilo

Easter staycation in a Deluxe Twin Room at Richmonde Hotel Iloilo

ILOILO serves as a serene sanctuary to guests who want some peace and quiet this Holy Week, and Richmonde Hotel Iloilo, the city’s premier world-class hotel within the cosmopolitan township of Iloilo Business Park, can be their home for the moment.

The hotel becomes an even more exciting retreat this long weekend with its Eggs-traordinary Easter promotion. Ongoing until April 2, 2018, the Easter promotion lets guests enjoy the cozy and luxurious rooms at nightly Holy Week Room Rates of Php4,300 nett in a Deluxe Room, Php4,800 nett in a Premier Room and Php8,300 nett in a One-Bedroom Suite. The latter comes with a living room, dining area, walk-in closet, powder room, bathtub and separate shower. Room rates are inclusive of breakfast buffet for two adults and two children aged 5 and below at The Granary, Wi-Fi access, and use of the Fitness Center’s gym and pool.

Suite Room complete with living and dining areas

Suite Room complete with living and dining areas

Enjoy breakfast buffet at The Granary

Enjoy breakfast buffet at The Granary

Pool Bar

Pool Bar

What’s more: In-house guests from March 29 to April 1 get to enjoy a relaxed and laid-back Easter Weekend Breakfast Buffet, which means breakfast is extended until 12:00 noon. That is six hours of buffet service starting at 6:00 a.m. Walk-ins can also partake of this extended breakfast buffet at Php675 nett per adult, while children aged 6 to 12 are given a 50% discount and children aged 5 and below get to eat for free.

On Easter Sunday, the hotel treats little ones to Kids’ Day Out, an afternoon full of poolside fun and surprises. The Easter Sunday Kiddie Party takes place on April 1 from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the 7th Floor function rooms and Pool Bar. There are exciting party treats such as a filling snack buffet, swimming pool access, magic and bubble show, photo booth, loot bags, Easter egg hunt, and a chance to win raffle prizes. Tickets are priced at Php895 nett per child and Php650 nett for an accompanying adult.

For inquiries and reservations, call Richmonde Hotel Iloilo at (6333) 328-7888. For room bookings, contact Room Reservations direct at 0917-5809642.

 

(Richmonde Hotel Iloilo is located at Megaworld Boulevard corner Enterprise Road, Iloilo Business Park, Mandurriao, Iloilo City 5000.)

 

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March 28, 2018
3:16 PM
by: Dolly Dy-Zulueta

Easter Promos 2018:
Fun Treats and Staycations

It's an Easter Family Hoscape at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila this Sunday

It’s an Easter Family Hoscape at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila this Sunday

AFTER a week of fasting and spiritual reflection, everyone looks forward to Easter Sunday because it is the culmination of not just Holy Week but of the entire Lenten season. It is the day of rejoicing, as, in the history of mankind, it is the day that Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior, rose to eternal life and saved mankind from the ravages of sin.

This is why everyone rejoices come Easter and hotels and restaurants offer special treats just for the occasion, including Easter Egg Hunting activities, dining promos and exciting staycation packages. Here are some of them:

MARCO POLO ORTIGAS

Marco Polo Ortigas Manila, a Forbes Travel Guide Twice in a Row Five-Star Award winner, offers a relaxing family staycation with premium accommodations inclusive of privileges and benefits that kids will surely enjoy. These include breakfast buffet for two adults and two kids under age 6 as well as complimentary wireless Internet access and use of the hotel’s indoor infinity pool and gym.

It has also laid out special culinary treats in all of its five signature food outlets—freshly baked pastries and a wide variety of coffee and tea at Café Pronto; stylish delights for an afternoon tea at Connect Lounge; live action stations showcasing world-famous dishes at Cucina; authentic Cantonese cuisine at Lung Hin; and cocktails over the stunning views of the metro at Vu’s Sky Car and Lounge.

For inquiries and reservations, call (632) 720-7777, visit www.marcopolohotels.com or email manila@marcopolohotels.com.

(Marco Polo Ortigas Manila is located at Meralco Ave. corner Sapphire St., Ortigas Center, Pasig City.)

RICHMONDE HOTEL ORTIGAS

Richmonde Hotel Ortigas has designed a blissful and relaxing vacation complete with all the essentials that can be enjoyed at discounted rates this Easter.

Superior Room at Richmonde Hotel Ortigas

Superior Room at Richmonde Hotel Ortigas

Heated indoor pool at Richmonde Hotel Ortigas

Heated indoor pool at Richmonde Hotel Ortigas

It's an Easter Break Escape!

It’s an Easter Break Escape!

Enjoy an Easter Afternoon Tea at Richmonde Hotel Ortigas

Enjoy an Easter Afternoon Tea at Richmonde Hotel Ortigas

Available until April 1, 2018, for as low as Php3,100 nett per night for a two-night stay, Easter Break Escape offers a peaceful Holy Week sojourn that includes buffet breakfast for two at Richmonde Café, Wi-Fi access and complimentary use of the Health Club’s gym and heated indoor pool. What’s more: All in-house guests on March 29, 30 and 31 will be entitled to complimentary Afternoon Snacks at The Exchange from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. For regular overnight stays, rates for room accommodation (without breakfast) start at Php3,500 nett.

On Easter Sunday, breakfast will be extra special for little ones with Easter Sunday Kiddie Corner taking place from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. This is open to children of in-house guests availing of the breakfast buffet on April 1, and it allows kids to enjoy arts and crafts activities and bring home loot bags with snack tokens.

On a more serious note, Easter Sunday Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. at the SRS Room on the Third Floor of the hotel.

For inquiries and reservations, call (632) 638-7777 or book online at www.richmondehotelortigas.com.ph.

(Richmonde Hotel Ortigas is located at 21 San Miguel Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City.)

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