KRISPY KREME Opens Blue Ridge Branch in Quezon City + HALLOWEEN Donuts!

Folks at the Katipunan -Eastwood and Blue Ridge areas should be jumping for joy as the good folks from Krispy Kreme just set up a Krispy Kreme Factory Branch at Blue Ridge (along Katipunan Avenue in Quezon City). This means it'll be easier to get those lovely, soft, pillowy donuts that's loved by so many right here in the north.

For those who don't know, a Factory Branch is different from the usual Krispy Kreme kiosk you see in malls and establishments. This means that the store caters to the area, cooking donuts fresh so you get the best ones when you go to a Krispy Kreme branch near you. 

I made these! :) One is a garden, a monster, and a flower bed.

During the event, they also had us make our own Krispy Kreme donuts, and since it was Halloween, the 2 floor space of this store was full to the brim of other bloggers and influencers dressed as their favorite character for the season. Krispy Kreme also arranged several performances from real deal actors and actresses a whole musical filled with our favorite songs from Broadway to Disney.

Here's what happened on video (please watch closely as we're featuring the different donuts they have for Halloween that is available on a limited time):

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We also got to talk to the Chief Operating Officer Sonny Tiong from Krispy Kreme Philippines and here's what he said about the new store!

Oh and when you see the HOT LIGHT turn "ON" on this particular branch, you can get a FREE glazed donut on the house (for those who are also buying of course!). The cute Halloween themed donuts will only be there for a limited time so make sure you get them all. They serve coffee, juices and other beverages too, so make the trip down Katipunan Avenue to get them fresh off the factory! Look for the Krispy Kreme bow tie sign, you wouldn't miss it!

SM Mall of Asia's International Food Festival

One of the largest malls in the world SM Mall of Asia just made the whole month of September even better by making a one of a kind celebration. The mall has it all, and with the advent of families, tourists and people like you going to MOA, they've prepared a celebration like no other with the MOA International Food Fest slated this September 5 up until the 30th. Participating brands and establishments will dish out a lot of special dishes just for this occasion and luckily we were there to experience it first hand before everybody did last weekend. We hopped on the electric cars in Mall of Asia and tried out different restaurants in different locations. First up is Congo Grille in the mall's left side.

Congo Grille

Congo Grille is more of a Filipino restaurant serving grilled and non grilled specialties that cater to groups and serves family style. They also have packages for five, ten or thirty people called Tribal Feast and even have Pinoy Salo Salo for those who want something different. 

The branch in Mall of Asia's left wing can seat up to 150 and have al fresco options if you want to be a little rowdy with your friends. They do serve beer too so if you want a break from the office, then this is a good place to start your night. Congo Grille is affiliated with restaurants like Karate Kid, Tempura, Flavors of China and Holy Cow. If you love those brands, then you'll love Congo Grille better. 

Big Better Bangus

We also got to taste one of their best sellers called "Big Better Bangus". It's a huge, a gigantic milk fish that's marinated, breaded, deep fried and sprinkled with a generous amount of garlic. I absolutely loved it especially the stomach. I think when I bit into it, it was almost an inch thick! I went to heaven and back after that.

 

The dipping sauce is made of sweet soy and a piece of chili. Breaking that up in the little bowl was really nice.

To finish it off, I had this glass of Mango shake which is just one of the drinks on their menu. They have a lot so make sure you take a look at it when you visit Congo Grille.

Krispy Kreme Opens It's Second Branch in the South!

Krispy Kreme Alabang Town Center! It's near your place? What are you waiting for!

I love Krispy Kreme, who doesn't anyway! Glad to have witnessed the opening of the second branch in the south at the posh Alabang Town Center. This particular branch was different because they had their own "Baked Creations Theater" where the public can freely view how they bake those bread donut goodies that Krispy Kreme is also known for! Those savory - sweet products just replaces any comfort food you can think about.

Here's how the day went when they opened their doors in Alabang Town Center! YES it's their second store in the South!

I saw these containers from a distance; and of course being the filling lover that I am, I immediately wondered how they make those donuts without holes. My view was inadvertently startled by a kid and a crew in the counter.

She was making doughnuts! Woot! How cute is that?! =) Well if she can do it I might as well take the chance hehe. Yes I requested to make one too. They gladly wanted to teach me how. To make things extra sweeter, I marveled at the ingredients... plus this tub spinning around with CHOCOLATE fudge on it.

So I behaved and stopped myself from dipping my hand and putting them all on my mouth LOL. I proceeded to make my own doughnuts, yes ladies and gentlemen you can do it in this branch! Imagine that!

There were doughnuts with holes with them and those that didn't have one. The others were already using the first so I made mine with the latter. It was really hard putting in chocolate on it and making it look pretty. So in a nutshell, mine didn't look quite nice hahaha! (pero syempre LOVE YOUR OWN! LOL)

I just dipped the complete half of it and had the other side sugar raised. I also put toffee crunch toppings on that choco side. It was SWEET hehe. The team leader said it was good (binola pa ako no?) hahaha. Well don't worry I gave that up and just asked to watch in the Baked Creations Theater the professionals and checked how they do it. I was impressed!

Pouring dough mix on rings and adding the cheese, bacon, ham or other ingredients.

Baked after proofing these rose a bit. So that's why they have holes in them! =)

My favorite is the ones with Sausage or Bacon on them. You can really taste the meat and cheese! Yum!

The sweet ones have filling, chocolate, caramel or icing on top. I love the sweet versions of it!

Paired them up with iced, frozen or hot coffee and it's a done deal! =)

If you are a sweet tooth make sure you order this one (Caramel). It's a treat and I love how it cuts the savory - smokey flavors of the Baked Creations!

Putting up this particular store was in time for Krispy Kreme's 75th birthday. It was just high time that everyone in the South gets fresh baked creations that only Krispy Kreme can provide. Doughnuts and Coffee now wouldn't be the same in Alabang Town Center, make sure you drop by from 7AM to 11PM everyday before or after going to work or school. You'll thank me for it.

Congratulations on your 75th birthday Krispy Kreme! ♥

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