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Our Banchetto-Emerald Food Trip!

Written on April 13, 2011 by in Breads / Pastries / Cakes, Burgers, Comfort Food, Desserts / Ice Cream, Food Place / Restaurant Features, Food Product Reviews / Features, Food Trips, Foodie Discoveries, Foodie Stores, Shopping, Gift Ideas, Pasalubong Ideas, Seafood, Shopping, Snacks, Street Food, The Burp Society

Update: 07/10/2011 – Banchetto now operates from Tuesdays to Saturdays in 3 different locations. Please check the bottom of this post for the schedules.

After attending Magnolia’s Summer Bloggers party, we (my friend Badeth and her photo booth guys, my bro and I) headed over to Banchetto in Emerald Ave. in Ortigas.

Banchetto started out as a very popular late night food strip in Ortigas. They recently opened 2 more venues in Libis, Quezon City and at Pioneer in Mandaluyong City (more info at the bottom of the post).

The Burp Society member Badeth and Kenneth at Banchetto in Ortigas - CertifiedFoodies.comBadeth and Kenneth at Banchetto

I’ve been reading a lot of raves about Banchetto and so I was pretty excited to check out all the food I can enjoy there. Oh, trust me, Banchetto is definitely any foodie’s heaven. You’ve got a lot of food choices. You can enjoy a full meal or something lighter if you’re on a diet. We even saw a stall selling food for vegetarians.

Okay, let the photos speak for me. Wipe off the drool after. Everything’s really mouth-watering! :D

Oooohhh seafood pasta and pancit! - CertifiedFoodies.comIsaw, betamax, and other popular street food at Banchetto - CertifiedFoodies.com

I wanted to try the isaw since I haven’t had them for a very long time. But, I was a bit full after the buffet at the event we came from. Next time, I’ll make sure to not skip this.

Good Farm's booth at Banchetto - CertifiedFoodies.com

My bro and I are coffee and pastry lovers. So, when we saw Good Farm’s booth in Banchetto-Emerald, we were so eager to try their products. We ordered their Coffee Brownies with Vanilla ice cream, priced at Php 35.00. The lady in black was the one who baked the brownies.

Good Farm's Affogato with Vanilla Ice Cream - Php 35 - CertifiedFoodies.com

The brownies were really moist and chewy, just the way I like it. We were disappointed though ‘cause we were expecting a li’l more kick of coffee flavor. I guess we should’ve tried their Arabica Coffee brownies (Php 25).

More food at Banchetto - CertifiedFoodies.com

If you work in Ortigas, Banchetto-Emerald is definitely a place you’d be frequenting a lot. You can save on your meal expenses because there are many food choices at very affordable prices. There are even packed meals you can buy, as pictured below.

Packed meals, perfect for office junkies - CertifiedFoodies.com

What I also would love to come back for are all these grilled food at Banchetto. When I saw these huge squids being grilled, I felt my tummy grumble even when I know I’m still full. These are perfect for a quick late night drink with friends. :)

Grilled gigantic squids - yummy!! - CertifiedFoodies.com

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Kido Manga Burger Cafe at Robinson’s Place, Manila

Written on February 22, 2011 by in Beef / Steak, Burgers, Chicken and Eggs, Comfort Food, Fast Food Chains, Food Joint / Restaurant Reviews, Food Place / Restaurant Features, Food Trips, Reviews, Sauces, Snacks

A few months ago, my brother Kien and I went out to watch Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 at Robinson’s Place in Manila. When we bought our tickets, we were left with just about an hour to order food we could bring in while we enjoy the movie. So, we decided on just ordering burger and fries.

I was getting desperate quickly deciding where to order that I almost ended up dragging him to McDonald’s. :D Good thing we saw Kido Manga Burger Cafe just around the corner, near the cinemas. Kien wanted to try something new so I agreed.

Kido Manga Burger Cafe in Robinson's Place, Manila - CertifiedFoodies.com

When we saw Kido Manga, I was a bit skeptical because there were no people dining at their burger joint. But, the photos on their menu got me interested. I wasn’t feeling adventurous at that time so I only chose items on their menu that I’m familiar with.

Kido Manga's Japanese burgers - Will try their Ebi Katsu Burger next time - CertifiedFoodies.com

Kido Manga's Rice Meals - CertifiedFoodies.com

Kien wanted to try their Takoyaki, but we just didn’t have enough time to wait and eat it before heading out to the cinema. It’ll be a mess if we bring it inside so I said we’ll just save it for next time. Besides, we don’t know yet if we’d be satisfied with the taste of Kido Manga’s burgers.

Kido Manga's other food choices, including Takoyaki - CertifiedFoodies.com

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Monterey Meatshop Anniversary Steak Blow Out – Ends 01/31

Written on January 19, 2011 by in All About Cooking / Ingredients, Beef / Steak, Burgers, Foodie Promos, Giveaways & Freebies, Foodie Stores, Shopping, Pork Dishes / Recipes, Promos / Giveaways / Contests, Shopping

Nothing beats using the best cuts of beef or pork to make any dish amazing. The right thickness and tenderness of your steak can make a difference. That’s why most people who are not used to purchasing meat go to meat shops instead of the wet market.

I honestly haven’t bought meat yet from Monterey Meatshops. But, a friend of mine who loves cooking, too, has given me rave reviews about Monterey. You always can be sure the meats are new. They also have very knowledgeable butchers so you can be sure to get the best cuts every time. Also, I’m very aware that I can be assured that the meats were cut and prepared neatly. Have you seen those Monterey shops? They probably have glass tiles or all white walls and they always maintain their whole butchery area. Now, why haven’t I purchased meat from Monterey yet? All I can say is I guess I choose to buy from other meat shops because of the price difference.

But, guess what?! Monterey Meatshop is having an Anniversary Steak Blow Out that you shouldn’t miss! You can buy a steak and get 50% off on your second steak!

This promo runs until January 31st only and applies on their T-Bone and Porterhouse steaks only. So, hurry!

Visit any Monterey Meatshops in GMA, Pampanga, Tarlac, Zambales, Cavite, Laguna and Batangas.

By the way, Monterey delivers. Just call 633-MEAT – that’s 633-6328.

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Happy Hours at Brother’s Burgers! Php 99 Big Brother’s Burgers for 10 DAYS!

Written on November 28, 2010 by in Burgers, Foodie Promos, Giveaways & Freebies, Promos / Giveaways / Contests

Brother’s Burger has a new promo for December! Enjoy Big Brother’s Burgers for only Php 99.00 for TEN (10) DAYS!!

You surely won’t need any creatine powders as this promo will surely boost your energy after a hard day’s work! I LOVE Brother’s Burgers so this is definitely another one of their promos I’m looking forward to. Remember, we were able to avail of Brother’s Burger promo back in September. There were a lot of people at their Greenhills branch when we were there. Good thing their crew are quick in preparing orders so we only waited for about 10-15 minutes.

Now, you can take your time since this promo will be for 10 DAYS! How great is that?! The promo can only be availed from 6pm to 9pm. So, you can enjoy a burger after work or school.

Promo starts on December 1st and will end on the 10th. Take note of the participating Brother’s Burger stores:

  • SM Megamall
  • Marquee Mall (Angeles City, Pampanga)
  • Convergys (Ayala, Makati City)
  • Nuvali (Sta. Rosa, Laguna)
  • Tomas Morato
  • Malate (near Raja Sulaman Park, front of Roxas Blvd.)
  • Capitol Hills (Green Street Comm Center)

 

This promo is only valid for dine in and take out. Enjoy!!!

Check out this promo at Brother’s Burger on Facebook.

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