Ice cream lovers can relive their Magnolia Ice Cream Parlor memories at The Perfect Cone located at the San Miguel Bay Area of SM Mall of Asia.
“We wanted to recreate the atmosphere of the ice cream parlor we used to frequent when we were younger. In fact, that’s the idea behind The Perfect Cone,” explains Ruby Ines, operations manager.
Ruby says they even conducted research to get the recipes of Magnolia Ice Cream Parlor’s best sellers such as Coney Island and the choo-choo train to entice old-timers and the new generation of ice cream lovers.
The Perfect Cone is open from 4 p.m. to 12 midnight on weeknights and up to 2 a.m. on weekends.
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Asian buffet at Crustasia TriNoma
Crustasia TriNoma offers an Asian buffet for P395+ from Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and dinner from 6 p.m. to 9 pm. Crustasia is at the second level of TriNoma Mall in QC. For inquiries, call 901-3607.
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14 healthy sandwiches from Kenny Rogers
Kenny Rogers Roasters offers a wide selection of gourmet sandwiches, which are freshly prepared and deliciously healthy.
The grilled smoked salmon with cream cheese is a gourmet treat with smoked salmon slices and fresh vegetables slathered with rich and tangy cream cheese.
The grilled ham and cheese sandwich, on the other hand, has juicy slices of premium shank ham with mozzarella cheese tucked in a wheat roll.
Cheese lovers can opt for the grilled four-cheese sandwich (with a medley of mozzarella, parmesan, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses topped with thick slices of ripe tomatoes with pesto sauce), or the Philly cheese steak (roasted beef slices with mushrooms, caramelized onions and melted cheese).
Health buffs will surely love the tuna melt sandwich (filled with tender slivers of tuna, fresh greens and melted cheese), the chunky chicken sandwich, and the cold chunky tuna sandwich with a slightly sweet and savory dressing.
For a filling meal, grab a cheeseburger sandwich. The 1/3-pound, all-beef burger patty is topped with fresh lettuce, tomatoes and cheese.
There’s also the jumbo chili hotdog sandwich with Mexican-style chili beans and grated cheese.
The feast is not complete without the roast chicken sandwich with slices of Kenny’s trademark roast chicken.
Kenny Rogers has 34 branches nationwide. For delivery, call 533-8888. Visit www.kennys.com.ph. for online delivery service.
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Singapore flavors at the Waterfront Manila Pavilion
Waterfront Manila Pavilion offers Singapore’s national dish — the Hainanese chicken rice.
Prepared by executive sous chef Maurice Toh, the succulent chicken slices are served with a bowl of rice, complimentary viands, and minced ginger and garlic dip. Available for only P350+ per order.
The Waterfront Manila Pavilion is located at United Nations Avenue, Manila. For inquiries or reservations, call 526-1212 or visit www.manilapavilion.com.ph.
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Makati Shang gets hairy and crabby
Makati Shangri-La offers hairy crab dishes ongoing until Oct. 31 at Inagiku.
Flown in three times a week from Shanghai, hairy crab is known for its enriched crab roe and meat. A team of chefs whips up this Chinese delicacy. Enjoy it steamed with plum meat or stewed with wine and Chinese herbs.
Diners can also feast on fresh seafoods flown straight from Hokkaido. Sample the majestic taraba (king crab), scallops, salmon, among others.
For reservations, call at 813-8888 ext. 75888/ 7599 or 840-0884.
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A taste of Thailand at Crowne Plaza
Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila’s Seven Corners Restaurant lets diners sample the complex flavors of Thailand with its “Amazing Taste of Thai” food festival ongoing until Oct. 31, at the restaurant’s seven buffet stations.
Lady chefs Sompong Chomchit and Pranom Kittivarapol from Holiday Inn Bangkok recreate your favorite Thai dishes using authentic Thai ingredients such as curry, kaffir lime, fish sauce, coconut milk and cream, among others.
Seven Corners Restaurant is located at the third floor of Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila. For inquiries, call 633-7222.