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MANILA, Philippines – Kyochon is now open at SM Fairview. The Korean fried chicken restaurant chain offers fried chicken served with a choice of three different sauces: hot and sweet (Kyochon Red Series), salty-savory (Kyochon Soy-Garlic Series), and sweet and tangy (Kyochon Honey Series). Also try the Soonsal Strips, perfectly golden chicken breast with just the right crunch from the special rice batter. It comes with a choice of three dipping sauces. Other dishes include Chili Chicken Steak Rice and Galbi Chicken Steak.  Visit Kyochon at SM Megamall and SM Fairview. * * * Halloween weekend packages at Manila Hotel The Manila Hotel is transformed into a haunted mansion for Halloween. Guests in costumes will receive discounts of up to 50 percent at the Café Ilang Ilang. Book a Halloween Weekend package, available every Saturday and Sunday of this month, for P9,500. Guests can stay in a Superior Deluxe room and have buffet breakfast at Café Ilang Ilang the following day (for two). The package also includes tickets to the Manila Ocean Park’s Oceanarium as well as two tickets for the hotel’s Kiddie Trick or Treat activity every Saturday at 4 p.m.. There will be a mini-cake decorating session before the trick or treat. Tickets are available for only P750 at the Concierge. Lifestyle Feature ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: For information, call 527-0011 local 1175 to 1179 to find out more about the Halloween Weekend package or local 1382 or 1383 to inquire about the Kiddie Trick or Read More …

Mall of Kitchens (MOK) offers items up to 80 percent off on its second anniversary sale ongoing until Oct. 21. MOK is located at 9703 Kamagong St. corner Lawaan St., San Antonio Village, Makati. Store hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.   MANILA, Philippines – The Mall of Kitchens (MOK) is celebrating its second anniversary with a big sale of up to 80 percent off on popular kitchen and dining products until Oct. 21.  Articles for kitchen and home maintenance are 80 percent off like the conical strainers from Bhalaria, basting brush, polyester hand scrubs, cutting boards, hook brush, drip tray, counter brush mop, mop grip and sponge mop, among others. At 70 percent off are cookware like De Buyer’s rectangular non-stick frying pan and conical sauté pan, American’s pizza knives, Metalcraft’s blade and a seven-piece cooking set from Adcraft. At 50 percent off are Chan Chi Kee products like wooden rolling pins, chopping boards, teapots, bowls, oil basins, wok stands, knife boxes or holders, broth bowls, bamboo steamers rice or oil basin slicers and choppers. RAK porcelain items are also half off, as well as San Neng products, Stolze table craft and elegant glassware like Stolze Bordeaux and whiskey glasses, cognac and brandy snifters, the Milano Mineral water goblet and Tablecraft’s potato masher and dredge ground. Also at 50 off are Adcraft steam pans, table pans, induction saucepans, induction stockpots and even cake-decorating sets. Update your kitchenware with great-looking items from Alegacy, where cutting boards are 50 percent Read More …

French take on the Pinoy favorite: Tartine Boeuf Tapa is freshly baked country bread topped with marinated beef strip loin with fried egg, Provencal tomato and side salad. MANILA, Philippines – Best known for its wide selection of freshly baked breads made from the finest flour and ingredients, Paul is giving its patrons more reasons to head to the Global City as it now opens at 8 a.m. After establishing its first branch at SM Aura just a few months back, this beloved authentic French bakery is set to make good mornings even better with its new line of breakfast dishes. These new menu additions promise to make waking up less of a chore and more of a quest for the best breakfast this side of town. Along with its freshest breads, which are perfect for breakfast, Paul has added four amazing dishes to delight and awaken the senses of any sleepyhead. First up is the Tartine Boeuf Tapa, freshly baked country bread topped with marinated beef strip loin with fried egg, Provencal tomato, and side salad — a very French take on the Pinoy favorite. And what could be more fancy for breakfast than some Eggs Benedict on Brioche? Well-cooked poached eggs with farmer’s ham are placed on a brioche bun and drizzled with a special Hollandaise sauce, with a serving of side salad and sautéed asparagus to balance the richness of the meal. View all Lifestyle Feature ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: For light eaters, Paul Read More …

The gamberetti at Raffaele in Bay Leaf Hotel: White shrimps, preserved lemon, garlic, chili and almonds If a restaurant is named after the genius that fathered the Italian pizza, one should expect that due respect be given to the creator. True enough, Raffaele, one of the newest stars on the Italian cuisine scene, rose to the challenge and, in my taste, has passed with honors. Home to the most delectable, authentic wood-fired pizza creations, Raffaele has secured a spot in the local firmament as a worthy ambassador of Italian gourmet. To label it as a pizza parlor would be an injustice. I know; I have been there and will likely be back for more. Located on the third floor of the charming Bayleaf Hotel, Raffaele (named after Raffaele Esposito, a 19th-century master pizzaoilo or pizza maker from Naples, Italy) has continually been praised since it opened two months ago. I found out why when I was invited to an informal gathering of food writers for lunch at this captivating trattoria. Our host, the president and owner of the Lyceum of the Philippines and Bayleaf Hotel, gave us a glimpse into the 60-seater chic restaurant. The feel of the place was elegant yet comfy, spacious yet warm. Natural sunlight streamed through the glass ceiling and walls and gave us a panoramic view of Intramuros’ old-world, nostalgic charm. The romantic ambience indeed served as an ideal backdrop for the food. Glancing at the special menu for the day, I realized that I Read More …