MANILA, Philippines – Here are some announcements that may make food lovers happy.
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New katsu restaurant opens in Greenbelt
The rosu katsu set. Photo: Handout
The Bistro Group, which is behind T.G.I.Friday’s, Italianni’s, Fish and Co., and Watami, has joined the current katsu craze with Tonkatsu by Terazawa in Greenbelt 2.
The brainchild of Chef Akinori Terazawa with 20 years of successful operation to back it up, Tonkatsu by Terazawa’s katsu specialities is enjoyed not just in Japan as it has also opened in countries such as Malaysia, Singapore and now the Philippines.
Tonkatsu by Terazawa aims to differentiate itself by offering Nagoya-style katsu. Terazawa, a Nagoya native, uses miso (soy bean paste), which gives it a distinct sweet and salty taste. He also uses aged meat for a more flavorful quality. This process, as claimed by Terazawa, is the most important part of the tonkatsu process.
Sentro 1771 to open at Capitol Commons
Artist perspective of the soon-to-open Sentro 1771 in Pasig. Photo: Handout
The first Sentro 1771 is set to open its first standalone restaurant in February 2014 in a two-storey structure featuring wood installations and warm colors.
Executive head chef Vicky Rose Pacheco said the opening of Sentro at Capitol Commons would be timed with the premiere the new menu of the restaurant chain. While the famous Sinigang na Corned Beef will still be included in the menu, there will be new dishes like Pesang Dalag, Sinigang na Ulang sa Kamias, and Native Organic Chicken Tinola.
Pacheco said that along with an extended adobo section and more vegetable and salad choices, the new Sentro 1771 menu will have new pica-pica (appetizer) dishes. “There will be new dishes that people probably have never seen before,” she said.
One of these is the Caramelized Green Mango Bites, sliced green mangoes that are grilled, dusted with sugar, torched and then mixed with bagoong, tomatoes, red eggs, onion, chicharon, then finally presented as a roll.
Ricky Gutierrez, chief executive officer and co-owner of the 1771 Group of Restaurants, said that when he first learned of the Capitol Commons, a 10-hectare development at the former site of the Rizal Provincial Capitol, he asked if he could be considered to become part of it.
“I liked the concept and I like the way they will build the community,” he said.
Raintree Restaurants all set for Halloween
From now until November 3, Raintree Restaurants, composed of M Cafe Kabila, Mr. Jones, Chelsea Market and Cafe, MoMo Cafe, Stella Rocket Room and Saboten, are joining the Halloween celebrations with its Raintree Zombies promotion.
For a minimum single receipt purchase of P800 when dining at any of the Raintree Restaurants, guests get a free Raintree Zombies sticker. Get another free sticker when you order a Special Halloween Treat, cakes offered per outlet on top of the minimum purchase, as follows: Jackfruit Sansrival (M Cafe Kabila), Butterfinger Pie (Mr. Jones), Banana Crunch Cream Pie (Chelse Market and Cafe), Chocnut Sansrival (MoMo Cafe), Salted Caramel Cake (Stella Rocket Room), and Strawberry Shortcake (Saboten).
Special treats will be given away to kids who dine in the restaurants from October 26 to November 3 from sponsors Summit Media, Ovaltine, Twinings, Skittles and Wrigley.
Marriott Hotel launches Christmas hampers
Marriott’s Christmas collection. Photo: Handout
Christmas comes early at the Marriott Hotel Manila, which has already put together its selection of holiday gift hampers.
The Classic Hamper only at P3,400 contains a gingerbread jeepney, chocolate Santa Claus, mango chocolate bar, dry pasta, tomato sauce with basil, extra virgin olive oil, and martini olives. The Deluxe Hamper, on the other hand, has a gingerbread house, chocolate Santa Claus, classic fruit cake, six pieces of homemade cookies, Spanish paella rice, tomato sauce with basil, extra virgin olive oil, and martini olives for P5,100.
The P8,800 Cru Premium Hamper has a chocolate Santa Claus, gingerbread house, and martini olives, a Cru Steakhouse VIP reservation plate, a Benchmark Cabernet Sauvignon with two wine glasses, Nutella, brie cheese, salami and crackers, four pieces of chocolate truffles in a box, and Illy coffee.
Guest can also customize their hamper.
Meanwhile, the hotel is also set for Thanksgiving with its Turkey to Go. Place an early order of Executive Chef Meik Brammer’s original roasted turkey which will can be consumed from November 28 to December 25.
The P7,500 package includes six to seven kilos of whole roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, lettuce salad with dressing, potato salad, a kilo of classic stuffing, pan gravy, buttered mashed potato, Brussel sprouts with bacon, baked pumpkin, baked pumpkin pie, and baked apple pie.
HK celebrates wine and dine month
The Hong Kong Wine Dine Month from October 31 to November 31 is an epicurean feast of wine-themed events that has helped establish Hong Kong as the principal place in Asia to enjoy the finer things in life, including wines from around the world paired with the creations of the city’s culinary wizards.
“We are delighted to show Filipinos what we have in store for them as we start with our series of exciting events for the month-long celebration of the Hong Kong Wine Dine Month in November,” HKTB regional director for Southeast Asia, Simon Wong, said.
Reyes Barbecue opens at Robinsons Iloilo
Reyes Barbecue recently opened a new store in Iloilo City, its second store in the Visayas region. The new Reyes Barbecue store is located at the ground floor of Robinsons Place.
“We are very proud and pleased to be present in the Iloilo market, and to be able to share our barbecue meals with a market that loves good food,” said Patrick Reyes, Reyes Barbecue brand ambassador.
Reyes Barbecue Robinsons Iloilo serves all the products one found in its Manila and Luzon stores such as the boneless chicken barbecue, grilled liempo, grilled hamburger, grilled bangus belly, grilled pusit and grilled tuna belly – all served with the Java rice, peanut sauce and atchara.
Dunkin Donuts offers a day with Derek Ramsay
Actor Derek Ramsay eats a donut on this handout photo.
Dunkin Donuts is giving fans of actor Derek Ramsay a chance to spend a day with their idol. One lucky fan gets to shop with him, one gets to hang out with him and one even gets to go on a date with the actor.
From now until November 30, interested participants have to buy a dozen Dunkin’ Donuts and they will be given a poster of the actor which they have to take a picture of themselves with in a most creative way. Then they have to go to the Day with Derek application on the Dunkin’ Donuts Philippines Fanpage. Upload the photo with an explanation on why you deserve to spend a day with Ramsay with the hashtag #DaywithDerek.
They have to register the following details: full name, email address, home address, mobile number and birthday. After providing all the details required, a confirmation will be sent through email for every successful registration.
Meanwhile, buy a specially produced box for your dozen donut purchases and enjoy an amazing augmented reality, which allows seemingly still images to move dynamically before your eyes.
Download the Zappar app from Play Store (for Android devices) or iTunes (on Apple devices). Launch the app and once the camera comes on, aim it towards the photo of Ramsay on the box and “watch something delicious come to life.”
Food shorts: New katsu resto, Marriott Christmas hampers
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