What's on the Menu?: Maxim's mooncakes at Peking Garden

MANILA, Philippines - Savor Maxim’s famous mooncakes from Hong Kong this Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival at Peking Garden.

The restaurant offers three kinds of Maxim’s mooncakes: Mei-xin white lotus seeds with two eggs, yellow lotus seeds with two eggs, and premium assorted mooncakes (seven pieces) in elegant packaging.

For reservations, visit or call Peking Garden branches at the third floor, TriNoma Park, Quezon City, 901-0502; and at the fourth floor, Greenbelt 5, Phase 2, Ayala Center, 729-0567 and 729-0820.

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Mango-licious: The Mango Exotica salad at Flapjacks

Mango Exotica and chicken stuffed Parmigiana at Flapjacks

Flapjacks reintroduces its signature dishes in “Back, Better, Best!” promo.

The all-time favorites include Mango Exotica salad, chicken stuffed Parmigiana, the lemon-pepper pan-seared white fish, and the original hash brown burger.

Flapjacks has branches at Greenbelt 2, Makati City; Theater Mall, Greenhills; Robinsons Place, Midtown, Manila; and UP Ayala Technohub.

For reservations, e-mail mybistro.com.ph or visit flapjacks.com.ph.

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Camaron rebosado con hamon at Comida China de Manila

Panciteria San Jacinto, one of Manilans’ favorite Chinese restaurants in the pre-war and post-war eras, which has survived to this day, has changed its name to Comida China de Manila.

“Comida China” means “Chinese food in Spanish,” and that’s what diners can expect from the resto. Indulge in morisqueta tostada (fried rice), pueco con agreo dulce (sweet-sour pork), camaron rebosado (shrimps in batter), and ampalaya con carne (bitter melon with beef), among others. Comida China de Manila is located along E. Rodriguez Jr. Ave. (C5), Pasig City.

For reservations, call 671-5942, 914-0832, or 914-0830. Visit Comida de Manila on Facebook.

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Share the happy cup: The new Brew Box Jr. from Krispy Kreme

Brew Box Jr. at Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme introduces its trademark blend with the Brew Box Jr. especially made to hold up to six servings. It is also designed to keep your drinks warm and fresh up to 45 minutes.

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

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SLunar treat: The freshly baked mooncakes at Luk Yuen

10+1 mooncake boxes at Luk Yuen

Freshly baked mooncakes are now available in solo (P120) and four-piece sets (P450) in attractive packs for gift-giving at Luk Yuen.

A free additional box of the delicious mooncakes is offered for every 10 (four-piece pack) boxes purchased.

Luk Yuen has branches at Greenhills Shopping Center, 721-2620; SM Megamall B, 633-4396; Glorietta 5, 856-5199; Cash & Carry Mall, 856-5778; and Alabang Town Center, 772-4967.

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Coffee break: The Teeccino organic coffee at Healthy Options

Teeccino organic coffee at Healthy Options

Coffee drinkers who can’t let a day go by without a cup of their favorite brew now have a delicious and nutritious alternative — Teeccino.

Teeccino offers a caffeine-free blend of herbs, grains, fruits and nuts, roasted and ground to brew for a perfect coffee experience.

Available at Healthy Options stores at Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Rustan’s Supermarket Makati, Festival Supermall, Ayala Center Cebu, SM City North-EDSA, SM City Manila, SM Megamall B, SM Pampanga, SM Mall of Asia, SM Clark, Bonifacio High Street, TriNoma, SM City Davao, Power Plant Mall, Rockwell, SM City-North Wing Cebu, Greenbelt 5, and at Commerce Mall, Alabang Town Center.

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