Archives for July 2012 | Hefty Foodie

Corner Tree Cafe: Lunch Without the Usual Suspects

It’s no secret that I love everything that’s sinful, fatty, and meaty. Most often than not, I go for all the usual pampabata stuff as I’m the happiest when I get to munch on those. One gloomy afternoon though, I decided to have lunch at this nice, meek restaurant and cafe along Jupiter Street, Corner Tree
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Cocina Filipina by Chef Bruce Lim at Corniche

Corniche of Diamond Hotel features a Cocina Filipina festival by Chef Bruce Lim, They’re highlighting some local dishes infused with international flavors, familiar dishes done with a unique twist. This is their Sinigang sa Batuan with Grilled Pork Belly; it has a more fruity and distinct taste than your usual sinigang and oh that grilled pork belly,
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Maple’s Attempt to Elevate American Comfort Food

Maple – An attempt to elevate American Comfort food by the same restaurant group that brought pancake house and other restaurant concepts. From pancakes and that high grade maple syrup to some ubiquitous breakfast staples and other comfort food fix that’ll probably strike your fancy. This is their Pancake Tower, stuffed with cream cheese and
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Sunshine Kitchen’s Flare

A homey place that serves awesome comfort food tucked away at the second level of Fort Strip, Sunshine Kitchen’s flare comes from it’s charming interiors and some really good food with bright flavors. And when you see porchetta on the menu and all it’s slow cooked, sinful glory; you go right in and try that seemingly
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Experience Flavors of Asia at Marriott Cafe

July 30, 2012 in Asian, buffet

Got invited to the launch of Flavors of Asia at the Manila – Marriott Hotel. Their having an all-Asian theme for their buffet at Marriott Cafe and they amassed four different chefs for this wonderful offering.

They officially launched Flavors of Asia at The Den of Marriott Manila. There the four chefs were introduced with their signature dishes. Chef Thanatorn Krobsuay of JW Marriott Bangkok with his Som Tum (Green Papaya Salad), Chef Dadang Wahyudi of JW Marriott Jakarta, Indonesia and his Aneka Sate (Assorted Satay), Chef Ruhizad Muri of Renaissance Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and his Beef Rendang, and finally Chef Phan Tien Hoa of Renaissance Riverside and his Cha Gio (Fried Spring Roll).

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Hefty Foodie Mid-Year Giveaway #3: Food Vouchers from Big Deals PH

July 23, 2012 in Foodie News, Giveaways

Everyone loves food vouchers right? And as part of my mid year giveaway here’s some food vouchers from Big Deals PH up for grabs!

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Hefty Foodie’s Quick Bites and Random Cravings: Hershey’s Special Dark – Sugar Free

July 22, 2012 in dessert, quick bites

I’m a big fan of Dark Chocolates; it has a more pronounced chocolate taste and is not too sweet.

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Hefty Foodie Mid-Year Giveaway #2: P500 Gift Certificate for Kroketten

July 21, 2012 in Foodie News, Giveaways

Hefty Foodie Mid-Year Giveaway #2, I’m giving away P500 worth of gift certificates for kroketten. It’s a dutch potato snack that’s been given a nice Filipino Twist.