Sweet Beginnings of Sweet Bella Café

Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first. – Ernestine Ulmer

Everybody loves dessert. Period. Some people even prefers dessert over the main course. As a child, I began to like chocolates as a prize and something I should work hard for. The story of Sweet Bella starts with Cristina Santiago-Rivera and her passion for creating the most desirable dessert anyone can imagine. 

Cristina “Tin Tin” Santiago-Rivera is an accomplished pastry chef and a very loving mother. She graduated from California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, USA and came back to Manila to follow the footsteps of her Dad, Melo Santiago, the renowned restaurateur behind Melo’s Steakhouse.

Sweet Bella Cafe, named after her only daughter, Isabella, began as a home based dessert bar in 2006. Since then, her fervour in making only the most delectable desserts and unforgettable experience to the palate led to the inception of Sweet Bella Desserts, now known as Sweet Bella Café.

Something Old and Something New at Chateau 1771

Chateau 1771 has managed to keep up with a reputation of serving the finest No Borders Cuisine since the 80’s back when it was still in its original Malate home. Evoking the feel-good vibe of exquisite flavors of Swiss, Italian, and French, Chateau 1771 was able to make a winning concoction that kept foodies linger over the past two decades.

Now residing in its posh and upscale Greenbelt address, Chateau 1771 remained on top-of-mind for those who wish to experience only the finest in dining. Yes, Chateau 1771 is for people who understand that food is a crucial part of planning in every occasion that deserves a celebration. But of course, those who wish to make an ordinary day transform into something special, starting with gourmet food is the way to go.

So before the year comes to a close and in preparation for Chateau's 25th year anniversary next year, Executive Chef Vicky Rose Pacheco rounds out the quarter with a new batch of dishes bringing back old flavors, which will surely change the way a gourmet food is defined.

REYES BARBECUE Opens 2 stores at Robinsons Magnolia and Festival Mall

Reyes Barbecue recently opened two new stores at the Robinsons Magnolia and Festival malls, making their delicious barbecue meals more accessible to a wider range of customers.

“We are pleased and excited to bring the best barbecue dining experience to new markets, and will continue to work very hard to develop an organization that aims to always keep our customers happy and satisfied,” says Frank Reyes, Founder CEO of Reyes Barbecue.

Festival Mall

Robinson Magnolia

The new stores feature fresh interior designs that encourage family bonding and enjoyment. They also show the brand’s latest “Yes, Yes, Yes, ReYES!”commercial. New crew uniforms, new packaging designs, and the latest new product “Grilled Fish Barbecue Meal” – skewered fish fillet marinated in a special sauce and grilled to perfection, served with the delicious Java Rice, Pica-Pica Sauce and Ensaladang Talong – are also part of the evolving growth of the Reyes Barbecue stores.

Enjoy your favorite Boneless Chicken Barbecue Meal, Pork Barbecue Meal, Grilled Bangus Belly Meal, Reyes Arroz Caldo, Reyes Goto, Garlic Sotanghon, and all the other classic barbecue dishes at the Reyes Barbecue store nearest you!

For customer feedback, inquiries and information, please log on to www.reyesbarbcue.NET, email frankreyes.reyesbarbecue@gmail.com, text 09178684305, or call 7257502. Barbecue. Peanut Sauce. Java Rice. Best way to go!

SEPTEMBER is Soup and Barbecue Month!

Don’t let these rainy days get you down! Take the time to have a hearty meal that will keep your energies up!

 Reyes Barbecue energizes its customers for this month of September with a special Soup and Barbecue Meal combo promo! For all Mondays of September, and for the entire day, all Reyes Barbecue customers get a Free Mini Sotanghon Soup or a Free Mini Molo Soup for every barbecue meal purchase! The delicious combination of a warm, filling and heart soup, with the tasty Java Rice, rich Peanut Sauce, and your favorite barbecue dishes – like the Boneless Chicken Barbecue, Pork Barbecue, Grilled Liempo, Grilled Bangus Belly, Grilled Pusit, Grilled Tuna Belly and the new favorite, Grilled Fish Barbecue – will surely recharge your spirits and energize you for the day!


 Visit Reyes Barbecue participating stores now ! Participating stores : SM Mall of Asia, SM Marikina, SM Bicutan, SM Las Pinas, SM Marilao, SM Clark, SM Tarlac, SM Pasig, Greenbelt 1, Alabang Town Center Food Court, UP Ayala TechnoHub, Nuvali Evozone, Pavilion Mall Sta Rosa, Robinsons Galleria, Robinsons Magnolia Food Court, Robinsons Lipa, Venice Piazza McKinley Hill, Waltermart Makati, Cash & Carry Mall Food Court, 168 Mall Food Court, Shangri La Mall Food Court, Emerald Mansion, Pacific Star Building Makati, Puregold Shaw.


 For feedback and inquiries: Text 0197 868 4306, Call 726-9725, Email frankreyes.reyesbarbecue@gmail.com, visit our website www.reyesbarbecue.NET. Barbecue. Peanut Sauce. Java Rice. Best way to go! The Reyes Way is the Way to Go!

Marriott Café sizzles with it’s Newest Teppanyaki Station

Japanese Cuisine is well loved by many because its classic culinary appeal is incomparable to anywhere in the world. The Japanese station is one of the most visited station in any buffet.

Among the large variety of dishes and regional specialties of the Japanese cuisine, I came to love sushi and maki and beside these delicious dishes, Marriott Café now sizzles with it’s newest Teppanyaki Station for buffet dinner which still priced P1750 net.

Marriott Café’s Teppanyaki station offers only the freshest and meaty choices of seafood, fish, pork and chicken, grilled to perfection. Executive Chef Meik Brammer makes everything tastier and satisfying in all aspects from the grill to the plate.

 Derived from the word “teppan” or iron plate, this side of the buffet is loaded with the following choices: Gyuniko (diced beef tenderloin with vegetable in teppanyaki sauce); Tori (diced chickem with vegetable in teppanyaki sauce); Shake Teppanyaki (teppan salmon fillet with vegetable in special sauce); and Kaisen (mixed seafood with vegetable is sweet and spicy garlic sauce).

 It was my first time to try Marriott Café’s Teppanyaki Station and I tried a combo dish. I mixed everything possible, I got Gyuniko, Tori and Kaisen.

 The special Teppanyaki sauce made the dish so full of flavour and tasty to the last piece. I liked my beef well done, the chicken, and squid was perfectly cooked also. The vegetables were a perfect compliment to the meat. I really love my meal, I was even tempted to make another one.

 You can convert it to a complete meal too by adding rice whipped up with meat sauce and spices, where in the mixing results to an aromatic golden brown color.

 While Teppanyaki is the new star section of Marriott Café, the thoughtful daily dinner menu in the buffet from appetizer to dessert can never be left behind in its execution—leaving the choices and great memories almost endless! I would recommend also the fruits dessert station.

I just love the selection of fruits available, compliments to each meal Marriott has to offer. I can't wait for another exciting gastronomic night at Marriott Cafe!

Marriott Cafe
Marriott Hotel Manila, Resorts World Manila
988-9999

Buddha Bar Opens Doors for a Special Ladies Night this August 31, 2012!

To all the jovial, lovely ladies of the cosmopolitan Metro, brace yourself to celebrate this August 31, 2012, as Buddha-Bar Manila stirs up an enthralling revelry that will surely enliven Manila’s party scene. Buddha-Bar Manila is opening its doors for Ladies First!—a night for all women who know how to party in style. Manila’s hottest DJ trio of Ornusa Cadness, Mia Ayesa, and Sanya Smith—collectively known as The Zombettes, will provide the unique world-famous Buddha-Bar music, soothing yet sensual that will transport you to a place away from the clatter and clutter of everyday life. The affair will be hosted by iconic radio DJ Sam YG, plus prizes like an e-gadget and a French designer bag will be raffled to all the lady attendees. Ladies First! is truly set to fuel the fabulous crowd all night.

But what makes it even more exciting is that the place is not just a typical setting with an open dance floor and couches on the sides. As a franchise of the world renowned bar-lounge-restaurant chain conceived by the late Raymond Visan in Paris, France in 1996, Buddha-Bar Manila carries the Buddha-Bar signature sophistication that has awed even the crowds of Monte Carlo, Kiev, Prague, Budapest, Mexico, Dubai, Beirut, Cairo and Tblisi. Buddha-Bar Manila has the same grandeur and opulence, with mystical interiors coupled with a glorious expanse filled with ornate fixtures, subdued amber lightning, and eclectic Asian décor.

Antonio's Coffee+Bibingka

What is Bibingka?

Bibingka is a Philippine rice cake that is usually eaten during Christmas season. This is usually being sold in wooden kiosk outside church. Bibingka is usually paired with Puto Bumbong, glutinous rice cooked in bamboo tubes and colored with purple coloring. During Simbang Gabi in the Philippines, these two delicacies sell like pancakes as early as 4 o’clock in the morning.

Today you don’t need to wait for the Christmas season to taste them because there is already ANTONIO’S Coffee + Bibingka, this is actually the first store that I know that made Bibingka available to people who shop every day at malls.

SM MEGAMALL Food Sale! Aug 17-19, 2012!

If you are thinking that the only sale items you can enjoy are clothes, bag, shoes, accessories, book, gadgets and furniture, then you’re definitely wrong..

SM Megmall brings you, for the third time…

You heard it right! Even food is on sale too! SM Megamall brings your dining experience into a whole new and exciting level with over 100 restaurants with exciting deals, promos, buy one take one, and freebies..

Different cuisines are available to satisfy all your cravings! From dimsums, to steaks, to burgers, to pasta, to desserts, to milk teas, to bread and even to rice all you can.. you will never go home hungry!

Enchanted Kingdom’s Amazon Grill: It's Magic in a Fork!

Enchanted Kingdom’s Amazon Grill, will charm the taste buds of park guests with mouth-watering meals and delightful drinks with it’s new gourmet dishes for kids and family.

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After exploring the exciting rides and skilled games around the park, relax and dine in this fully air-conditioned themed restaurant is located at Enchanted Kingdom’s Jungle Outpost and is guaranteed of speedy service.



Amazon Grill welcomes its new chef, Gerald Molina and his latest delectable croquettes and experience the magical ride of new flavors in your mouth.

Freshen up under the shade of the stilted stone design of Amazon Grill resto while quenching your thirst with Eldar’s Purple Brew, Enchanted Kingdom's refreshing signature cooler. The drink is a lemonade thirst-quencher concocted with grenadine syrup and curacao. The magic happens when one stirs the pinkish drink as it turns to color purple.

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