Fish Out of Water offers P498 weekend seafood buffet

MANILA, Philippines – Fish Out of Water offers the “Weekend Islands Seafood Buffet” which features the seafood dishes around the Philippines.

From July 18 to 19, indulge in Cebu-Bacolod-Iloilo-inspired dishes like seafood kare-kare, pork knuckles, kadyos, pasta adobo, clams and mussles humba, chicken pandan inasal, fried Visayan seabass with tamarind honey kangkong sambal with fried tofu, stuffed bihod tofu, smoked fish croquettes, dried squid satay, kinilaw oyster, taquitos inasal, eggplant and mango salad with Thai dressing, danggit salad and sinigang.

For dessert, choices are   biscocho mango caramel, mango saba mini turon and fruit platter balls for only P498+. On July 25, 26 and Aug. 1 and 2, the featured dishes are from the north of Manila. Davao Gulf and Zamboanga Peninsula dishes will be featured on Aug. 8, 9, 15 and 16. Bicolandia and Palawan take the centerspread on Aug. 22, 23, 29 and 30.

Fish Out of Water is located at Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center, Makati. For inquiries, call 729-3858.

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Three new tea lattes from Seattle’s Best

Seattle’s Best Coffee introduces its newest offerings: the vanilla, green tea, and black tea lattes.

The black tea latte is a dark Earl Grey tea with bergamot, while the vanilla variant is made of dark Earl Grey with a hint of bergamot mixed with low-fat milk and honey.

The Green Tea Latte is made with matcha extract, which is enriched with vitamins and catechins that help in weight loss.

Seattle’s Best Coffee’s tea lattes, available until September, can be enjoyed hot or cold.

For inquiries, visit www.seattlesbest.com.ph.

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Pata bihon and lechon Macau at Happy Valley

Victor Ayes, a third generation Filipino-Chinese Cantonese, is the foodie behind Happy Valley-Hong Kong Best, a hole-in-the-wall resto at 58 Granada St. (Gilmore Ave. Ext.) Villa Ortigas II, Quezon City.

“Our best-sellers are the crispy lechon Macau and pata bihon,” says Jonnelle Tan, operations manager.

For only P190, pata bihon is good for three persons. Other yummy picks are the sweet and sour pork rice, beef brisket rice, spicy beef rice, fish tausi rice, fish fillet cream corn rice, chicken tomato rice and chicken white rice. Prices range from P115 to P150 per order.

Happy Valley also delivers to establishments and residences within a three-kilometer radius. Those who live in San Juan and Greenhills can call 726-1135 or 707-4577, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Packed lunches are also available. For delivery, call or SMS 0917-8435469 and 0922-8435469.

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Le Coeur de France opens at Gateway Mall

Le Coeur de France recently unveiled its newest branch at Gateway Mall, which boasts modern furnishing while retaining the casual ambience of a French café.

Le Coeur de France offers bread and pastry treats like panini, tarts, cinnamon, croissants, and feuillets (turnovers). Main courses such as pasta, pizza, sandwiches, and soups are prepared fresh daily. 

This means that when one orders ciabatta pizza, he’ll get it hot and tasty. Le Coeur de France boasts a healthy menu. All breads are 100-percent natural and made with no preservatives.

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Strawberry crepes at Crepes and Cream

Savor the goodness of strawberry ice cream, fresh strawberries and strawberry sauce with crepes at Crepes and Cream. 

To complete the treat, the crepe is topped with almond flakes, whipped cream and drizzled with strawberry sauce.

For a savory meal, try the tummy fillers like taco, smoked salmon and kani mango crepes.

Crepes and Cream branches are located at The Podium in Ortigas; Crescent West Park, Fort Bonifacio; SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City; Power Plant Mall in Rockwell, Makati City; SM City Pampanga, Robinsons Midtown in Malate; and the newly opened SM Megamall Bridgeway in Mandaluyong.

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Lunch box desserts from Mrs. Fields

Mrs. Fields moist and chewy cookies are made from the finest and yummiest ingredients that children of all ages can nibble on.

Moms and kids can enjoy the soft, oven- fresh, buttery goodness anytime, anywhere with a box of Mrs. Fields cookies straight from the US.

Eight individually wrapped fresh, moist, and chewy cookies like the chewy fudge, milk chocolate chip, semi-sweet chocolate chip, white chunk macadamia, and oatmeal raisin and walnut cookies are packed right.  

Mrs. Fields moist and chewy cookies are available at Cash & Carry, Hi-Top Supermarket, Makati Supermarket, Metro Gaisano, Parco Supermarket, Pioneer Centre, Puregold Duty Free Shops, Puregold Price Club, Robinson’s Department Store and Supermarket, S&R Membership Shopping, SM Department Store, SM Hypermarket, SM Supermarket, The Landmark Supermarket, Unimart, and Watson’s Personal Care to name a few.

Mrs. Fields cookies are imported and distributed by JNL88 Marketing.  

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Misto di salumi at La Dolce Vita

La Dolce Vita serves authentic Italian food in a European-inspired setting.

Best-sellers are the antipasto misto di salumi (assorted cold cuts), the tortellacci ai funghi porcinai (pasta filled with porcini mushrooms in cream sauce), and the homemade tiramisu.

La Dolce Vita is located at Polaris St., Makati City.

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C2 Classic Cuisine, The Coffee Beanery open in Tagytay

The Cravings Group recently opened C2 Classic Cuisine and The Coffee Beanery at the Summit Ridge Promenade along Aguinaldo Highway, Tagaytay City.

C2 serves Filipino cuisine with a modern twist such as lechon rice bowl, crispy kare-kare and seared tilapia fillet in coconut emulsion (tilapia fillet fried to a crisp and served with a creamy coconut sauce and pineapple salsa). Gourmands can try the bulalo in phyllo pastry, a generous serving of beef shank phyllo pastry pouch served with a light beef broth.

The Coffee Beanery offers Pinoy merienda favorites like Philippine mango shortcake, ambrosia and Laguna cheesecake.

The rice meals include the sugar glazed tocino meal, calamansi beefsteak meal, and more.

C2 Classic Cuisine and The Coffee Beanery are located at the Summit Ridge Promenade, Aguinaldo Highway, Tagaytay City. 

C2 has other branches at at Powerplant Mall Rockwell, Robinsons Midtown, The Ledge at Shangri-La Plaza Mall, and The Atrium SM Megamall. TCB branches are located at the fifth floor, Shangri-La Plaza Mall and at Promenade Bldg., West Ave., Quezon City. For details, visit www.cravingsgroup.com.

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Star fusion buffet at Saisaki

In celebration of Tanabata Matsuri (the Japanese Star Festival), Saisaki features a fusion buffet. Enjoy a delightful selection of garlic quail egg fried rice, seafood balls and meatballs with vegetables, giant squid and fish fillet with creamy egg sauce, sauteed seafood rolled in egg wrapper, winter mushroom rolled in beef, broiled chicken and oyster mushroom and a colorful lineup of sushi bar delicacies and more.

Saisaki buffet is priced at P555 and P455 during promo days, VAT inclusive. Saisaki has branches at SM Megamall, Glorietta 3, EDSA, Padre Faura and West Avenue. For reservations, call 636-3785, 413-6359 or 528-1723.

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Viva Lasagna Pizza from Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut’s newest sensation is part-pizza, part-pasta, and 100-percent Italian goodness. 

The new Viva Lasagna Pizza is a unique blend of pasta and pizza rolled into one mouth-watering recipe.

This one-of-a kind pizza is made with lasagna meat sauce, four layers of delectable cheddar, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, and topped by strips of lasagna pasta.

The Viva Lasagna Pizza is only P479 and is good for four to five persons. For delivery, call 911-1111.