Have a cuppa with Equal at Figaro
What happens when the fastest growing European-style local café chain teams up with Equal, the low-calorie sweetener used and accepted worldwide? They stir up sweet and pleasurable coffee moments for coffee lovers to enjoy.
Have fun and create a stir with Equal and Figaro. Guiltlessly indulge in all the coffee (and tea) you want sweetened with Equal low-calorie sweetener at Figaro for a chance to get a fancy stirrer, a cup of Figaro coffee or an iPod shuffle in the Create-a-Stir promo ongoing until today.
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Chili’s fajitas, burgers and steaks soon at Greenbelt 5
Chili’s is all set to conquer Greenbelt 5. Slated to open on the last week of January, Chili’s new branch provides more flavorful options. This 160-seater restaurant sports the new, contemporary look of Chili’s restaurants worldwide. The white façade is emblazoned with the Chili’s logo. The wooden green doorway serves as the gateway to the dining area, highlighted by stone-finished tables, granite countertops, and comfortable chairs. The familiar Chili’s red hue is made more upbeat and cheery played up with bright blue splashes. Modish droplights, stainless steel railings and the signature giant red pepper hanging from the ceiling are also some of the features of the dining area. In terms of food, Chili’s Greenbelt 5 boasts a bigger and more modern margarita bar, which serves frozen, flavored and hand-shaken margaritas. Diners can expect consistently fresh and flavorful American southwestern comfort food such as big mouth burgers, premium fire-grilled steaks, sizzling fajitas, and the sinful molten chocolate cake that Chili’s is known for. It also has free Wi-Fi.
Chili’s has branches in Northeast Greenhills in San Juan, and Tomas Morato, QC.
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Bagoong Club celebrates first anniversary
As a way of thanking its loyal diners, Bagoong Club celebrates Ang Aming Anibersaryo Numero Uno, with nine anniversary dishes, namely, papaitang mami sa gata, viva balut sisig, tilamsik na sisig at liempo, kilawain tanigue’t crispy tadyang, ginataang hito con ampalaya’t talong, paksiw na bangus tiyan, bravo binagoongan manok sa dayap, hala bira higadong dila ng baka and tilapia ni super lolo.
Bagoong Club is located at 122 Scout Dr. Lazcano, Sacred Heart, Quezon City (near Tomas Morato). For reservations, call 929-5450 or 929-0544.
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Chicken dishes of the world at Intercon
An international chicken food festival awaits diners at the Intercontinental Hotel’s Café Jeepney. Chicken dishes from around the world will be offered in the daily lunch and dinner buffets.
Discover the different ways of cooking chicken like Morocco’s chicken tajine with olives and lemon, Mexico’s chicken quesadillas, India’s chicken tika, Antilles’ chicken Colombo, Creole’s chicken jambalaya, and Indonesia’s chicken satay.
The chicken fest is ongoing until Jan. 24. Café Jeepney is open from 12 noon to 2:30 p.m. for lunch, and 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. for dinner. For reservations, call 793-7000 loc. 772.
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Pasta fresca at the Peninsula Manila
In Mi Piace, Peninsula Manila, resident Italian chef Massimo Veronesi presents the Pasta Fresca festival ongoing until Jan. 25.
Chef Massimo explains: “When guests sit down at a table in Mi Piace and peruse the menu, they will discover that we offer pasta from different regions with different sauces to choose from and wine selections to pair them with.”
Those who want to learn pasta-making can sign up for chef Massimo’s Pasta Basta Peninsula Academy Cooking Class on Saturday, Jan. 24, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
Registration fee is P3,000+ inclusive of a three-course lunch, a Peninsula Academy apron, and a token.
For inquiries, call The Peninsula Manila at 887-27888 locals 6737 and 6738.
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Have a drink at Punta Fuego
Punta Fuego’s Sunset Lounge is a perfect place to have a cup of coffee, a fruit shake, a glass of wine or cocktails. Located at the main clubhouse, this outlet, designed by Ito Kish, overlooks the double infinity pool and extends to the South China Sea. Free Wi-Fi as well as audio-video entertainment are available.
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Baby back ribs and chimichanga at Ray and Pete’s Texas Smoke ‘Em
Ray and Pete’s Texas Smoke ‘Em is a world-class shack serving smoked barbecued baby back ribs, beef ribs, sausages, lamb ribs, and chicken; tacos and enchiladas, as well as cold beer and margaritas.
Chef Pete has invested in a real smoker and tries to use authentic barbecue cooking method for the meats.
Side dishes include ancho-chili corn, Texas chunky chili, fried plantain cakes, fried chayote, red beans and gravy rice, among others.
Classic tacos (hard shell) or soft and come in four fillings: chicken, chili, carnitas, or fish. The menu also offers chimichanggas, burritos, enchiladas, the chicken mole (chicken slow-cooked in chocolate and Mexican spices), and the best-selling Texas beef and sausage stew. The nachos and the homemade spicy salsa are sure winners.
Texas Smoke ‘Em is located at the third floor of Greenbelt 3, Ayala Center, Makati City. For inquiries, call 728-3056.
