Sweet Treats by Columbia International Food Products Inc.

I recently got a thoughtful little package and a sweet note from Columbia International Food Products Inc., makers of delectable candy and confectionery that Filipinos have grown to love. The package contains some of their popular products such as iCool, VFresh, Frutos, and Monami candies.

The note on the other hand talks about sharing happiness. And indeed, with the sweet gift they shared with me which in return I shared with others who love candies, happiness follows through.

Columbia International Food Products Inc. has been in the business for quite a while now, being established way back 1937. Despite many competitors in our market whether local or international brand, the staying power of Columbia Foods remains stronger than ever. 

McDonald's Double Choco Crumble Hotcakes

When kindly people from McDonald's gave us a heads up about their new Double Choco Crumble Hotcakes I got a bit excited. Because for one, I love their hotcakes since day one, and two, adding a new flavor to the usual sounds exciting. Not to mention, we're talking about choco crumble here.

McDonald's Hotcakes is one of my default option when having breakfast at McDo, alongside other delicious breakfast dishes I fancy that day. Now, McDo's Double Choco Crumble Hotcakes indeed adds flavor to my morning.

I love the simplicity in appearance of the usual hotcake dabbed with butter then drizzled with maple-flavored syrup. Yet, in terms of aesthetics, the Double Choco Crumble Hotcakes is definitely a scene-stealer!

Beeffalo Restaurant, Antipolo City

Of the Antipolo restaurants I have visited for my Antipolo Food Trip Blog Series, Beeffalo Restaurant is definitely one of my favorites. Case in point, I am writing about it again. Yet, this particular visit happened when I joined my fellow Manila food bloggers in checking out Beeffalo Antipolo's offering.

In my case, since I have visited this restaurant quite a few times already, it was more like checking out what's new on Beeffalo's menu.

As indicated on my previous blog post about Beeffalo by Hotrocks, this one in Antipolo is their second branch following the success of their flagship store in Marikina. They have been in the business for quite a while and as a fan, I am super stoked that they are also doing well in Antipolo.

Free Pizza on California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) National Pizza Day #CPKNationalPizzaDay2016

Free pizza awaits diners as California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) celebrates National Pizza Day on August 15 and 16, 2016. National Pizza Day is an annual event at CPK wherein guests can enjoy a buy-one-get-one-free pizza promo at all CPK branches in Metro Manila.

California Pizza Kitchen is known as the authority in innovative, hearth-baked "California-style" pizza many people love world wide. If you love CPK pizzas as much as everybody does, now is time to mark your calendars.

Read on and check the details about the Buy One Get One Free Pizza promo of California Pizza Kitchen on their National Pizza Day celebration.

Shakey's Chicken 'N' Mojos Monday Madness Promo is Back!

Yes, it's true. Shakey's Chicken 'N' Mojos Monday Madness Promo is back! So for all of you fellow Shakey's fanatic and Chicken 'N' Mojos lovers out there, it is time to rejoice and plan that Monday get together at Shakey's PH branch near you. Indeed, it is manic Monday no more.

This promo is an exclusive offer for all SuperCard holders which entitles them to a whopping 40% discount on all Chicken 'N' Mojos pack every Mondays of the entire promo duration.

The following dates are the Mondays covered for this promo; July 25, 2016 and August 1, 8, 15, and 22, 2016. Plenty of time to take advantage of the discounted promo, right? Yes!

Applebee's Philippines, Eastwood

Applebee's Philippines recently opened its second branch in Eastwood City. It was only a little while back when Applebee's hit the Philippine restaurant scene when they opened their first ever branch located at Bonifacio Global City in Taguig. Now they are ready to take on another side of the Metro with their all-American food and then some.

A lively grill and bar experience brought by the recent opening of Applebee's Eastwood is expected to add to the already colorful food scene in the area. Being one of the world's largest casual dining brands, diners can expect nothing less than world-class quality food and service.

It was only recently that I get to visit Eastwood again. Comparing to the time when I was still working for Dell International Services way back, Eastwood has really evolved in terms of dining scene. And I must say that Applebee's is one delightful addition.

Lunch Buffet at The Crescent Moon Cafe and Studio Pottery, Antipolo City

For a long while I've regarded The Crescent Moon Cafe and Studio Pottery as a place where people can get high quality stoneware ceramic plates created by the famous Lanelle Abueva Fernando. I cannot count how many of my friends who are mainly chefs, restaurateur, photographer, and fellow food stylists have I accompanied to Crescent Moon to buy plates they needed since I am from Antipolo. 

And funny how it was only recently that I took a great interest with their restaurant. Mainly because I find reserving for their lunch buffet a bit tricky. Now don't get me wrong, I love Crescent Moon Cafe.

You see, based on my experience, unless you will be reserving for a big group, there really is no guarantee if you will be scoring lunch buffet or if you will be served a set meal. It depends on how many reservation they have for that day. 

Main Street Restaurant in Kapitolyo

Main Street is one of the popular restaurants at McKinley in Taguig that opened a new branch in Kapitolyo, Pasig City. A brainchild of Adam Tan who has an impressive culinary experience in Canada, Main Street offers Canadian grubs and then some at a very reasonable price.

I rarely visit McKinley area so when my cousin Hefty Foodie and good friend Pepe Samson informed me that Main Street has now a branch in Kapitolyo, I gladly accept the invite to join them.

For sure this one is a good news for those who have not tried Main Street yet due to their proximity to the branch in Taguig as well as those who have become a longtime fan who resides in Eastern and Northern part of the Metro. After all, aren't good restaurants supposed to have branches everywhere? I firmly believe in that, and I am rooting for Main Street.