What's on the Menu: Salmon & cheese bagel and scones at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

MANILA, Philippines - The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf recently released a string of offerings. Featuring dishes that highlight the brand’s passion, the new line takes on a mix of traditional Mediterranean and Western favorites with dishes like salmon and cream cheese bagel, sardine andgarlic linguine, a variety of Ciabizzas and raisin scones.

“Globally, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf commands an image that’s synonymous with words like innovation, passion, creativity and expertise,” explains Walden Chu, president of Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. “It is our belief that these dishes very well translate those characteristics that people associate with us.”

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Savory Asian dishes at Wild Ginger

Asian treat: The banana bud, chicken and crisp anchovy salad at Wild Ginger

Wild Ginger offers a wide selection of savory Asian dishes. Hot items include the banana bud, chicken and crisp anchovy salad made of sliced tender banana buds, carrots, coriander, sesame seeds, peanuts and crispy anchovies; wild mushroom Bicol Express, a stew made from long chilies and pork with coconut milk, shrimp paste, onion, and garlic with a variety of mushrooms; grilled beef with tamarind chili sauce with beef tenderloin strips marinated then grilled over a hot grill and drizzled with tamarind chili sauce; seared tuna steak with Thai aromatic tomato relish; tuna steak made with a Thai red sauce; and the satay platter, an assortment of marinated, skewered and grilled chicken, shrimp, pork and tofu, served with peanut sauce. 

Wild Ginger is at The Power Plant Mall in Rockwell. It is open on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on weekends from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

For information, call 898-1859.

Guangdong hot pot dishes at Super Bowl of China

Guangdong in a pot: Ginger chicken and mixed vegetables hot pot

Super Bowl of China puts the spotlight on the food of the Guangdong (formerly Canton) region of China. “Regions of China: Spotlight on Guangdong” dishes are good for three to four persons. Some of the dishes include black pepper beef and cabbage with US potatoes hot pot; the ginger chicken and mixed vegetables hot pot; fish fillet with mixed vegetables and mushrooms hot pot; beancurd with mixed vegetables and mushrooms hot pot with beancurd and mixed mushrooms. Super Bowl of China branches are at the fourth level, SM Megamall Atrium, Mandaluyong City; second floor, Glorietta 4, Ayala Center, Makati City; third floor, Chef’s Avenue Festival Mall, Alabang; third floor, Gateway Mall, Araneta Center, Cubao, QC; ground floor, Main Mall, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City; first floor, TriNoma, North EDSA, QC; and at the ground floor, Midtown Wing, Robinsons Place Manila.

For delivery, call 737-8888. For catering, call 747-2845.

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Eat first, fly after: The mushroom omelet at Le Bistro

Cheese and mushroom omelet at Le Bistro

Le Bistro at Terminal 3 serves freshly brewed Philippine coffee and a hearty breakfast. Start with a cheese or mushroom omelet served with a slice of bread and coffee, a vegetable omelet or sausage with caramelized onions served with eggs. Le Bistro also has pasta choices and sandwiches, too. Coffee can also be ordered iced or hot, blended or straight up.

For information, visit www.lebistro.ph, find them on Facebook: Le bistro Sustainable Coffees and follow them on Twitter: LeBistrocoffee.

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Grilled to perfection: Inihaw na pusit at Gerry’s Grill

Inihaw na pusit at Gerry’s Grill

Gerry’s Grill offers inihaw na pusit, which topped its annual “My Favorite Gerry’s Menu Item” survey. At least 3,000 guests joined the survey held at Gerry’s branches nationwide. Other must-try dishes are the crispy pata, kare-kare, sinigang na hipon and beef kaldereta. Gerry’s Grill recently opened its 51st branch in Tacloban. A branch in Qatar is set to open next month. 

For details, visit www.gerrysgrill.com.

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Time for a Pinoy treat: The Filipino feast at Richmonde Eastwood Hotel

Filipino feast at Richmonde Eastwood

Eastwood Richmonde Hotel’s Eastwood Café offers a buffet spread of Filipino specialties. Main course features a choice of pork, chicken, squid or fish for grilling. The Thursday Treat is priced at P688 and is inclusive of bottomless iced tea to complement the festive meal. It is available from 6 to 9 p.m. every Thursday until June 28.

Eastwood Café is at the lobby of Eastwood Richmonde Hotel, 12 Orchard Road, Eastwood City, Bagumbayan, QC. Eastwood Richmonde Hotel is accessible from the second floor of Eastwood Mall.

For information, call 570-7777.

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A sweet treat: The Belle Helene at Discovery Country Suites

Verbena Interlude package at Discovery Country Suites

Discovery Country Suites offers its Verbena Interlude package, which starts at P 8,500+ and includes an overnight stay at the French-Mediterranean-inspired Saint-Tropez, or the Spanish-flavored Andalucia suite, wine and cheese during the social hour (5 to 6 p.m.), and a choice from three gourmet set menus. The set menus may be availed of for lunch or dinner. These include dishes such as pan-roasted seafood (Chilean sea bass, salmon, snapper and prawns) served with gingered pumpkin puree, brown butter sauce, and pilaf rice, and the Napa Valley California-inspired Bouchon‘s Chocolate Marquise (rich chocolate terrine and vanilla custard sauce) from Verbena’s Classic; organic mozzarella cheese pot served fondue-style with spiced tomato sugo, fresh Tagaytay herbs and warm focaccia, and US Angus Beef goulash. Other dishes on the menu include Norwegian salmon fillet served with apple-rosemary puree, vegetable Julienne, and horseradish, or grilled US pork. Dessert selections include Belle Helene (homemade chocolate and macadamia ice cream) served with salted caramel cream sauce.

For information, call 529-8172/(046) 413-45667 or e-mail dcsrsvn@discovery.com.ph or mella@discovery.com.ph.

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Time for pork: Cumin pork ribs at Komrad Mao’s Hunan and Sichuan Kitchen

Cumin pork ribs at Komrad Mao’s Hunan and Sichuan Kitchen

Komrad Mao’s Hunan and Sichuan Kitchen offers its best-selling cumin pork ribs, which is braised pork belly with preserved vegetables.

Komrad Mao’s is at the second floor Veranda, Eastwood Mall, Eastwood City Libis, QC.

For information, call 921-3440.