Bread & Bean Cafe: More Than Just Freshly Baked Breads

If you have read my post about Bread & Bean Café along J. Abad Santos St. in San Juan, you probably have an idea how I consider this café as one of those I hold dear to my heart. It has always been one of those I frequent to when I was still in college up to now that I am already working.

Needless to say, it has always been one of the few places I always feel at home. Memories have been accumulated all these years of my countless visits at the café. People whom I have shared a meal or two at Bread and Bean has come and go. Some remains, while others, well, they will always be remembered. Just like the fragments of memories I choose to carry with me, there dishes available at Bread and Bean Café that remains to be on the list of my favorites.

Jasmine, New World Hotel in Makati City

Yesterday I shared with you the Ultimate 18 Treasure Feast we had at New World Hotel’s Jasmine Restaurant in Makati City. It’s one of their special lunch and dinner menus that are available from January 18 to 30, 2012. While the magnanimous basin of 18 treasure feast was enough to satisfy our group, a la cart dishes were also served which left us all the more satisfied and filled.

Located at the 2nd floor of New World Hotel in Makati City, Jasmine boast of its authentic Cantonese fare coupled with impeccable service in an elegant ambiance.  A marriage between modern flair and oriental style, Jasmine’s interior mirrors the aesthetic sense that will play in your palate in every dish that they offer.

The Ultimate 18 Treasures Feast at Jasmine, New World Hotel in Makati

Kung Hei Fat Choi Foodies! I believe that there couldn’t be any other wonderful way to spend this day and the rest of the Lunar New Year celebration than having a magnanimous feast which signifies bountiful blessings for the New Year. Thank heavens New World Hotel’s Jasmine Restaurant has something in store for us.

From January 18 to 30, Jasmine has special lunch and dinner menus which symbolize prosperity and luck in line with celebration of the Chinese New Year.   One of them is the Ultimate 18 Treasures Feast prepared by Chef Choi Wing Ki which my fellow bloggers and I feasted on last week.

P.F. CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO opens its first branch in the Philippines today at the Alabang Town Center

World renowned US-based casual dining restaurant P.F. Chang’s China Bistro opens its door today at The Street in Alabang Town Center. With over 200 branches in the US and 12 worldwide stretching from South America to the Middle East, its opening here in the Philippines mark as its 217th restaurants and its first venture into Asia. 

Related Post:  My Take on Food at P.F. Chang's

P.F. Chang's China Bistro at The Street, Alabang Town Center

A recipient of the 2012 Cheers Beverage excellence Award and 2011 Zagat Survey for Most Popular Service Chain, P.F. Chang’s still continues to constantly try to improve their products and give the best service that their valuable customers deserve, according to Mr. Philip Chiang, co-founder of P.F. Chang’s restaurant chain.

Binondo Food Wok with Ivan Man Dy

Nothing beats being introduced to the place full of rich cultural heritage and history while eating your way through them.  That is what I have experienced at the start of this year when I joined fellow foodies at The Binondo Food Wok with Ivan Man Dy of The Old Manila Walks.

When we were told that our tour isn’t going to be the popular tried and tested Big Binondo Food Wok but rather a tour of Ivan’s personal favorite just in time for the Lunar New Year, I knew that I needed to extend my holiday vacation. On January 23, we will be celebrating Chinese New Year that is why I deemed joining the tour couldn’t be more apt.

Lifestyle and Beauty: BROWHAUS Manila

This is the first time that I am going to write about beauty and lifestyle since I did a bit of revamp here on my blog (noticed my blog header?). I have been receiving invites from everywhere asking me to try their service and products not food related. So I guess now is the best time for me to give way and share my thoughts on these things to you my dear readers. I hope you stay with me as I tip toe my way slowly into expanding my blog. But do not worry, since YedyLicious is still primarily a food blog, I will always be dishing out all things delicious as we all eat our way through living the good life.

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There couldn’t be a better way to start this segment than to write about something I believe in. With that, let me share with you my experience at Browhaus located at the 2nd floor of Serendra in Taguig City.

Browhaus / Tab Abad, the owner

Celebrate Chinese New Year at Pan Pacific Manila

Pan Pacific Manila is inviting everyone to spend your Chinese New Year with their luxurious rooms and suites with personalized Butler service. Join Pan Pacific Manila as they celebrate success and happiness this auspicious year of the Dragon by experiencing overnight accommodation for only Php 4,800++ from January 19 – 27, 2011 only.

The accommodation includes the following perks:

Juan Carlo the Caterer at The Weddings and Debuts Bridal Fair 2012

For years now I have been hearing about Juan Carlo the Caterer. From friends who have become their clients for years now, to others who constantly rave about them after experiencing their superb food and wonderful service. I have attended an event before in which Juan Carlo The Caterer provided the service. I was impressed from the get go. Same goes for the others who was was on the same event.

When our friends from Nuffnang Philippines invited me to attend Wedding Library’s Weddings and Debuts Bridal Fair 2012 Press Conference held at Plaza Ibarra last January 12.  I have once again able to witness how Juan Carlo the Caterer pleased the guests with their delectable dishes and suberb service.

Gong Cha Philippines is Now Open at Il Terrazzo Tomas Morato, Quezon City

When my friend D and I decided to have a dinner last night at Banapple in Il Terrazzo, Tomas Morato, I was happy to know that they already moved their store to a much bigger place. Still at the second floor of Il Terrazo, but this time they are occupying the space right beside their original location. While I am happy about this move, what made me happier is that the seventh store of Gong Cha Philippines is now occupying the space Banapple used to occupy

They opened last January 11, 2012 and they are still on a soft opening as of yet.

Gong Cha Philippines, Il Terrazzo BUilding, Tomas Morato, Quezon City

I had my first try of Gong Cha Milk Teas at their SM North Edsa Branch and decided to visit again to try their other drinks. It didn’t materialize since most of their branches are far from where I am residing, except from SM Megamall which I don’t usually frequent to. Good thing that they opened a branch at Tomas Morato, a place I usually visit if I want to go crazy with many options of restaurants to dine in.

New and Improved FERSAL HOTEL, A Relaxing Experience at the Heart of the City!

Recently, amidst the craziness brought about by the holiday season, I came into a point wherein I would willingly give out a limb in exchange of one night of relaxation away from everything that I was busy with. That time I knew I needed an escape. A break. Good thing that I was able to schedule myself to an overnight stay at the Makati site of the new and improved Fersal Hotel.

FERSAL HOTEL in Neptune St. Makati

Given the rather hectic schedule that I had and other tons of tasks at hand during that time, booking myself a flight somewhere far would spell irresponsibility.  The proximity of Fersal Hotel in Neptune St. Makati from where I am residing is just enough for me to feel that I am far enough to have a breathing space from the usual, but near enough not to spend the entire time I have allotted for my escape on the road.

Yes, It's More Fun in the Philippines!

I guess by now my dear readers all of you have probably seen the Department of Tourism’s campaign, “It’s More Fun in the Philippines”. 

I sincerely believe in it. 

That being said, just like some of our fellow Filipinos, I am showing my support by heeding to DOT’s call to help in spreading the awareness to this campaign. (Read Anton’s post about it here)

I believe that this step is not just following through a bandwagon out of sheer force of habit.  Instead, this is something that must be supported despite the negative criticism, because this is for our country.

Besides, it’s FUN to think of some reasons out of thousands or more why you believe that indeed, #ItsMoreFUNinthePhilippines

CWC Camarines Sur

View from my room in San Juan City

Kamay Ni Hesus in Quezon Province

Balaw-balaw Restaurant and Art Gallery

Kanlungan Ni Maria Home For The Aged in Antipolo City

Pepita's Lechon

Beef Pares at Retiro

These are just few of the many reasons why I believe that it is more fun in the Philippines.  I would love to add more photos but I guess I should just post it on YedyLicious' Facebook account.

How about you? Do you believe that it is more fun in the Philippines? Why note create your own campaign and share it with us? I would love to read your thoughts about it!

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Cocoa Cheese Froth at Teaberi

You probably have an idea by now how Happy Lemon rocked my world, specifically their Cocoa with Rock salt and Cheese.  While I am crazy about milk teas in general, these drinks boasting of cheese on top are something I couldn’t bend my conscience quite enough to ignore.  When I visited Teaberi in Makati recently, it was their Cocoa Cheese Froth which got my attention.

Teaberi at Makati A.Venue Mall

Located beside David’s Tea House just right outside the Makati A.Venue Mall, Teaberi is a new player in the field of milk tea shops which I find promising.

Sparkling New Year Party at Pan Pacific Hotel Manila

I was supposed to write about a teaser about the grand dining experiences ( mind the plural ) I had at Pan Pacific Hotel Manila  but I decided to give way to this post first because our friends from Pan Pacific Manila enthusiastically shared with us the wonderful and sparkling new year’s party they had as they welcomed 2012.

No, I wasn’t able to take part of the celebration because as tradition dictates, I was with my family at home cooking up more than 12 dishes before the clock strikes 12.  ( do you guys also practice this belief?  12 dishes to represent each month of the year, much better if more than 12 for a prosperous year.  We do. All the time. Tiring, but fun.) 

[BORACAY] Don Vito Ristorante Italiano at Boracay Mandarin Island Hotel

During the time I visited Boracay and stayed at Boracay Mandarin Island Hotel, I was faced with a grain of truth that I hold on to as a foodie; Don Vito Ristorante Italiano is one of the restaurants one should not missed when in Boracay. Awarded as one of The Best Restaurants of 2011 by the Philippine Tatler, Don Vito serves authentic Italian dishes in the beautiful Island where most beautiful and enjoyable experiences are bound to happen.

Several meal time spent at Don Vito Ristorante Italiano during our short Boracay stint led us into savoring some of the best sellers that the restaurant could offer.  With the cornucopia of flavors that was laid for us, it was a gastronomical overdrive meant to be remembered and savored.

[BORACAY] Breakfast Buffet at Don Vito Ristorante Italiano of Boracay Mandarin Island Hotel

One of the perks that you can get when staying at Boracay Mandarin Island Hotel, one of the best hotels in Boracay is the breakfast buffet that comes with the accommodation.  The buffet is held everyday at the hotel's award-winning in-house restaurant, Don Vito Ristorante Italiano located at the ground floor in front of the hotel.

It's not as if the feast that we had at Don Vito Ristorante Italiano is not enough, the morning of our stay in Boracay was greeted with a breakfast buffet spread that kept us energized the whole day.

Moshi Koshi Noodle Boss

If Moshi Koshi along Shaw Blvd. is the Noodle Boss, I am willing to be a noodle slave.

This new Japanese Diner which specializes in fresh noodles is a new player in the field that foodies and non foodies alike should not be missed. For those who have penchant for noodles, you may find a new favorite in Moshi Koshi.

The Shape of Things to Come, Welcome 2012!

2011 was good, but 2012 is going to be so INCREDIBLY AWESOME AND BLESSED that 2011 will be very jealous of it. 

That, I know for sure.

Delicious 2012 to you, my foodie friends!

Love,

YedyLicious

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