Christmas Need Not Be Over:Antonio's Bibingka

Antonio's has definitely been a personal favorite of my Mom, Dad and friends. Why not? When you've got so many fresh ingredients slowly cooked over double heat while scrumptious cheese melt over your favorite soft bread and salted egg topping, you can't go wrong with that! 

  Super Special

Special

 

 Original

  

They've got so many to choose from but if you're up to it the best sellers are the Special, Super Special and the Original flavors. Cheeses like Kesong Puti, Keso de Bola and cheddar are mainstays and they don't hold back on it too... I got the best ones in the rack so imagine me enjoying this with freshly grated coconut, butter and muscovado sugar. Yummy!

I don't think I have to convince you anymore because the pictures alone shows it right? This actually hails from Meycauayan in Bulacan and has been so famous they've got it all made up in the mall. It has impressed thousands and if you haven't tried it yet, I suggest you drop by the 5th floor of SM Megamall and have a cup of hot choco tablea together with these awesome soft baked goodies only Antonio's can make. Be sure to ask for the specials they have while celebrating SM Megamalls MEGA FOOD SALE! :) It's the last day today!

Better Alternatives to Chill Spots: Akiba Cafe

It was a nice Saturday afternoon and what better way to celebrate it by going to the one and only SM Megamall and enjoying great food with friends and family. As a rule, we broke the norm and proceeded to Akiba Cafe. It's a small kiosk in the third floor that features coffee, tea, yogurt, cakes and pastries. If you are on a diet I suggest you look somewhere else... You will get more hungry when you see this!

Ambiance is clean, not so many foot traffic so it is the better alternative to congested coffee shops!

It seems that you are highly suggested to say with something to read available for all its patrons.

CAKES

Extremely cute and cuddly you've got this Kawaiken Puppy Cake. A vanilla chiffon cake which you can purchase 1200 whole, 130 per slice.

 We had this for starters. Of course desserts come first! The Green Tea Cheesecake retails for 1200 for a whole cake and 130 per slice. This is one of their best sellers!

If you're up to it and you are a sweet tooth they suggest you get one of this crunchy sweet Cream Puff Cake for 1100 whole, and 120 for a slice.

 COFFEE

 It's something that would keep you warm inside. This Nutty Macademia Kohi retails for 130 pesos.It's way better than other establishments that's got the same flavor. This was good!

This Mount Fuji Kohi retails for only 140, The difference is this Fuji Kohi is sweeter; but the macadamia is fuller bodied and nuttier!

 Tea

 Nope, it looks like a beer but it isn't! Trust me on this one because this is my favorite. The Jasmine tea trifle and Macha trifle is pretty, jasmine Is fragrant and  sweet I love it!

 The Macha is smooth, you'll ask for seconds!

These Trifle flavors are all available on their store. All foam and topped with green tea powder, this best seller looks very promising and they've got so many things offered today for SM Megamall's Mega Food Sale!

Ice Blended Yogurt Drinks

 

Macademia Yogurt is ice blended, Macha yogurt is too. Both drinks retail for 150 for those who love the tangy taste of Yogurt!

You can never go wrong with 100 %Japanese imported ingredients and just look how meticulously they prepared everything right? If you have nothing to do on an afternoon and you feel so stressed with work, this definitely is the place you'll love! It's quiet, you can people watch plus enjoy every bit of it! Japanese hasn't been this good in a while so please visit their store now! Hurry because they've got specials while they celebrate with SM Megamall's last day of the Mega Food Sale, 50 percent off the next trifle you order. That's like buy one, take one! =)

Like them on Facebook!

http://www.facebook.com/akibacafe

Superjunior's Siwon & Donghae for Bench!

The brightest local stars and the hottest international ones are still with one global brand, Bench.This time it was the popular group Superjunior's frontmen Siwon and Donghae to take Manila by storm by staging an event at the Trinoma activity center last Friday. We were like sardines fit in a can because ELF's occupied the whole ground floor and positioned themselves on the adjacent floors just to see a glimpse of their idols. Why not?! When you see good looking endorsers like these, you know you want to see them up close!

 

 

I caught him winking on this photo, he was looking at the crowd in front of the stage. They went ballistic!

Jinri Park hosted the program. It was probably easier that way so that if Siwon and Donghae replied to questions, we had a Korean person on deck to understand and translate. There were only a couple of things asked, like the color they wanted in clothes, what other places they wanted to go in the Philippines, how they find their Philippine ELF's, the usual stuff; and they answered back with the same shade of clothes they were wearing, Boracay (where they want Bench to pay for everyone's airfare too) and beautiful ELF's... isn't that sweet?

It was deafening, I was surprised I could still hear after thousands of fans literally screamed every time they moved, laughed, spoke or said something. No one really could get these guys in Manila, but Bench heard the clamor for these guys and brought them here. They made every ELF's dream come true! 

 I have more of these photos coming up very soon, please come back for more. I'm sure you'll love those which I haven't released yet :) Hope these shots made you happy! I'll release more of these sooner than you think! :) This is in celebration of BENCH's 25th Anniversary!

Bench/ lifestyle + clothing

SM Megamall's Back with their Mega Food Sale!

Food, Food, Food, Food and Food.

That's what you'll be seeing this August 17, 18 and 19, 2012 as SM Megamall launches the biggest and grandest MEGA F%D SALE ever!

See how scrumptious your breakfast, brunch, lunch, merienda or dinner would be when you go to SM Megamall's Mega Food Sale this weekend and enjoy great discounts on your favorite establishments!

Participating stores:

Sumo Sam (Lower G/F, SM Megamall A)
Sushi All You Can with bottomless soft drinks for only Php 355.00

Dulcinea (4/F, SM Megamall Bridgeway)
Get Unlimited Churos con Chocolate for only P 108.00 only from 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Gotti’s Ristorante (4/F, Mega Atrium at SM Megamall)
Enjoy 50% off on all to-share pastas.

J.Co Donuts and Coffee (SM Megamall Mega Strip, B)
Free (1) J.COOL single with one (1) topping of his/her choice for a minimum purchase of (1)
dozen donuts in a single receipt

The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (3/F, SM Megamall Bridgeway)
Free upsize on any drink (Small to Regular / Regular to Large)

Gumbo (2/F Mega Atrium at SM Megamall)
Free Seafood Jambalaya for a minimum receipt of P500 (that's P395 in savings!).

Masuki (Lower G/F, SM Megamall B)
Mami and Siopao all you can for only Php 250.00

Papa John's Pizza (3/F, SM Megamall A)
Enjoy 50% off on the following pizzas: 9" Pepperoni, Hawaiian, Simply Cheese, Margherita

Chewy Junior (Lower G/F, SM Megamall A)
For every purchase of one (1) box of six (6) pieces, get FREE one (1) box of eight (8) minis.

Pepper Lunch (Upper G/F, SM Megamall A)
Get their special Garlic Beef Pepper Rice for only Php 168.00

Yabu: House of Katsu (2/F Mega Atrium at SM Megamall)
Free appetizer set & (2) bottomless lemonades for every order of (2) Katsu sets and All-day
bottomless Miso soup for every Katsu set.

There are lots more in store for you on this MEGA FOOD SALE! I personally am going to Pepper Lunch because that's my favorite! Are you up to challenge me in devouring 3 or more servings of Beef Pepper Lunch? I sure am going to beat you!

You may also check SM Megamall’s Facebook page and Twitter account for updates and to win delicious free treats!

SM MEGAMALL