Eat Well. Travel Often

Aug 17, 2017

Asian gustatory journey at Flavors of Asia

I had an Asian gustatory journey at this new resto in town called the Flavors of Asia. I am lucky enough to join the exclusive dining experience with my friends from the Davao Bloggers Society last July 15. Chef Tatung Sarthou, a celebrity chef, author, and a culinary heritage advocate, showcased their dishes and that did not disappoint me. I've never been to Asia, but I think I already traveled to Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand without even leaving the country or shall I say, my seat.

Here are the dishes they prepared on our first visit.

Chicken Satay P210

Shrimp Cakes P170

Molo Soup P190

Pad Thai P220

Nasi Goreng P190

Flavors of Asia Davao - Bagoong Fried Rice

Bagoong Fried Rice P190

Flavors of Asia Davao - Kimchi Fried Rice

Kimchi Fried Rice P190

Flavors of Asia Davao - Pandan Wrapped Fried Chicken

Pandan Wrapped Fried Chicken P240

Flavors of Asia Davao - Red Chicken Curry

Red Chicken Curry P290

Flavors of Asia Davao - Stir Fried Clams with Bean Sprouts

Stir Fried Clams with Bean Sprouts P260

Flavors of Asia Davao - Sticky Pork Riblets with Lychee

Sticky Pork Riblets with Lychee P290

Flavors of Asia Davao - Korean Beef Stew

Korean Beef Stew P420

Mango Sticky Rice

Buko Pandan Panacota

Each food they served was delicious. My top three favorites were Nasi Goreng, Bagoong Fried Rice, and Kimchi Fried Rice. I would also recommend the Pad Thai and Korean Beef Stew. Thinking about it makes me hungry. I have friends who already traveled to different countries in Asia and I would love to bring them here so they can eat Asian dishes again without even leaving the country.

Davao Bloggers Society with Chef Tatung Sarthou at Flavors of Asia

Flavors of Asia Restaurant

Location: Bricklane Square Compound, Guzman corner Obrero St., Davao City

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Flavors-Of-Asia-122155531762343/

Contact number: 0943 505 4397

Store Hours: Daily from 10AM to 2PM & 6PM to 130AM

Thanks for dropping by and have a great day! :) - Jexx

Aug 15, 2017

Samsung Experience Store opens in Davao

Samsung Philippines just opened its newest experience store inside Victoria Plaza Mall in Davao last July 7, 2017. The grand opening was graced by 8telcom and Samsung executives and Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio.

Get the latest gadgets from Samsung and try it personally at the store to get the full experience of using their devices. There's the Samsung Gear VR, Gear 360, and the newest Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus.

You can also pre-order the new Samsung J7 Pro and be one of the first customers to own this newest mobile phone.

The first 50 customers were in for a big treat because they went home with gifts and freebies from Samsung by purchasing on that day.

Visit the Samsung Experience Store today and check out the latest Android devices in the market. They are located on the ground floor of Victoria Plaza, JP Laurel, Bajada, Davao City.

Thanks for dropping by and have a great day! :)

Aug 2, 2017

Join the M&M’S® Screenbite Awards 2017

Jexx Hinggo 1:07 PM events , 0 Comments

Missing your favorite TV series and recent blockbuster movies? Call up your friends, prepare those pillows, blankets, and tissues, and get your phones ready to share that every fun moment. This calls for another day of binge watching!

But wait, you must never forget the highlight of your screen time - the SNACKS! Not satisfied with a simple batch of buttered popcorn? Open up a bag of fun with M&M’S®, the perfect screentime graze-snack companion!

M&M’S® is once again bringing you spontaneous fun through the M&M’S® Screenbite Awards! Share your screen time moments, fun time with M&M’S® and get a chance to win a trip for two (2) to Universal Studios Japan, a lot of M&M’S® chocolates, movie tickets or exclusive M&M’S® merchandise!

Follow these simple steps:

1. Take a photo or video of you and your friends’ reactions while watching a TV series, movie, or any video on any screen (e.g. TV, Mobile, Laptop) and snacking on M&M’S®.
2. Be sure to capture your group’s reaction while watching videos and consuming M&M’S® – after all, sharing the screen time experience makes it even more fun.
3. Then visit the Screenbite Awards website - www.screenbiteawards.com.

There are three categories you can choose from.

M&M’S® Red, the leader of the gang, strong-willed, fierce and daring represents all the ACTION. One of Red’s mottos is, “Never underestimate the power of chocolate and M&M’S®!”

M&M’S® Yellow, the friendliest and funniest of them all! Loves Comedy and enjoys seeing his friends laughing like crazy. Yellow says, “Life is better when you’re laughing…and eating M&M’S®!”

M&M’S® Green, represents ROMANCE. This confident gal also has an emotional side that can get teary-eyed while watching a good love story. Ms. Green affirms, “All you need is love. But a little M&M’S® now and then won’t hurt!”

The luckiest grand winner will win a trip for two (2) to Universal Studios Japan! “No guts no glory! Let’s get this show on the road!”, says Red.

Multiple entries are allowed so keep on posting to get more chances of winning! Promo will run for 7 weeks starting on August 1, 2017, at 12:00 AM until September 21, 2017, at 11:59 AM.

Go ahead and bring back the barkada together, watch, enjoy M&M’S®, and join the M&M’S® Screenbite Awards 2017

For full contest details, visit www.facebook.com/MMsPhilippines.

Thanks for dropping by and have a great day! :)

Jul 27, 2017

Starbucks unveils light and indulgent treats

Jexx Hinggo 9:30 PM food , 0 Comments

I know that summer just ended but Starbucks is giving us an indulgent and refreshing spin with their newest Frappuccino® flavors - Açai Mixed Berry Yogurt Frappuccino® blended beverage and Granola Dark Mocha Frappuccino® blended beverage. These handcrafted beverages will surely delight us with frothy milk foam over fruity and chocolaty yum!

The Açai Mixed Berry Yogurt Frappuccino® blended beverage combines Açai berry-infused yogurt with bursting pearls that will delight you with the distinct and refreshing notes of mixed berry, finished with a light and creamy milk foam.

Starbucks Açai Mixed Berry Yogurt Frappuccino

Meanwhile, the Granola Dark Mocha Frappuccino® blended beverage is a marriage of Starbucks Coffee Frappuccino® with rich, chocolate flavors and a tasty blend of hearty cereal. It is topped with creamy milk foam and then sprinkled with a generous topping of crunchy granola and chunks of mixed fruits.

Starbucks Granola Dark Mocha Frappuccino

These two handcrafted beverages are so colorful and good for your #SelfieGoals and #FeedGoals.

“Our customers can look forward to refreshing new tastes and ingredients that haven’t been featured before such as the crunchy granola toppings and Açai berry-infused yogurt. These two new Frappuccino® blended beverages are artfully handcrafted with its fun layers and textures making it the perfect beverages to have this season,” said Keith Cole, head of marketing for Starbucks Philippines.

Starbucks also has new blends that deliver the flavors of the world in each cup. Starbucks Africa Kitamu® gives a wonderful introduction to the bright and juicy flavors that define coffee from Africa. This blend is perfect whether served hot or over ice and is made by combining East African beans that are known for their refreshing citrus and floral flavors. Starbucks Reserve® Guatemala Santa Isabel, on the other hand, is distinguished by fragrant aromas and pronounced sweetness with notes of tamarind, caramel, and chocolate. For those looking for coffee with sweet herbal spice notes, Starbucks Reserve® Eastern D.R. Congo Lake Kivu is the one you’re looking for. Its orange acidity, also makes each cup more compelling.

To complement your favorite handcrafted beverages, Starbucks also has a new line of delectable and filling meals. With hearty tuna flakes, mozzarella cheese and sliced hard-boiled eggs served on whole wheat bread, Tuna Dill on Whole Wheat Bread, is the perfect option for a quick lunch or snack.

For a savory take on crepe, you’ll surely enjoy Bacon and Mushroom on Dutch Crepe—soft, chewy, and sweet Dutch crepe filled with honey cured bacon and sliced mushrooms.

For those with a sweet tooth, the Belgian Chocolate Chip Cake is the best way to satiate your chocolate craving. This returning favorite is made with layers of vanilla sponge cake with chocolate chips, milk chocolate ganache, and frosted Belgian milk chocolate with mini chocolate chip cookies on the sides. Starbucks is also serving up a beloved Italian dessert with its own take on Tiramisu, sponge cake soaked in Starbucks Coffee, layered with a light and airy filling made from mascarpone, egg yolks, and cream.

To have a taste of these new and limited offerings, visit any Starbucks store near you starting July 25.

Starbucks Card celebrates four years of rewards

On July 25 to July 27, Starbucks cardholders can earn double stars with every purchase of any featured beverage when they pay in full using their Starbucks card.Top up your card with P1,500 from July 28 to 30, they'll get three bonus beverage stars.

The newest 2017 Edition Pilipinas Starbucks card is inspired by the coffee aroma moving through the air and depicted in graceful patterns and fluid movements like folk dances that symbolize the Filipino culture. The card is available for an initial consumable load amount of P300, but if you load this exclusive card with atleast P1,500 from July 28 to 30, you'll get a free Venti handcrafted beverage.

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About Starbucks Philippines

December 4, 1997, the Philippines had its first taste of the Starbucks Experience with its very first branch at the 6750 Ayala Building in Makati City. Starbucks has since won the hearts of the Filipinos. The opening of the 6750 Ayala store marked an important milestone in our history – the Philippines became the third market to open outside North America. The tradition of warm hospitality, constant need for connection, and love for coffee – these are the qualities that make Starbucks Coffee and the Filipino people a great culture fit.

To share in the experience, please visit us in our stores or online at www.starbucks.ph

About Starbucks

Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting high-quality arabica coffee. Today, with stores around the globe, the company is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence and our guiding principles, we bring the unique Starbucks Experience to life for every customer through every cup. To share in the experience, please visit us in our stores or online at www.starbucks.com

Jul 13, 2017

24th NRCE focuses on “Future-proofing” retail

Jexx Hinggo 7:48 PM events , 0 Comments

The 24^th National Retail Conference and Stores Asia Expo (NRCE) is all set to provide retailers with tips and solutions on how to prepare for the fast-changing digital age with this year’s theme “Future-Proofing Retail.” This project will be staged at the SM Mall of Asia Complex from August 10 to 11.

This will be the biggest and most important retail event in the country! The NRCE will feature talks and panel discussions from industry experts and personalities led by Leyte Representative and TV personality Lucy Torres-Gomez, Senator Sonny Angara, and Rustan Supercenters CEO Irwin Lee as keynote speakers for the two-day conference.

Topics of the conference will cover new trends in the retailing, branding design, future of shopping malls, creating niche in diverse market, online retailing, fashion retailing, impact of music in the marketplace, food retailing, and engaging the millennial consumers.

Confirmed speakers and presenters include FILSCAP Vice president and noted TV personality and musician Jim Paredes, Zalora CEO Paolo Campos, Google Philippines Marketing Manager Gabby Roxas, Springtime Design Limited Creative and Managing Director Chris Dingcong, and Organization Development Advisor Susan Grace Rivera.

Two panels composed of young and upcoming retailers such as Apartment 8 President Sheira Lim, Sunnies Café Finance Director Eric Dee Jr., and Genki Sushi Owner Eric Teng will discuss the new generation of retailers and food retail as mall anchors.

New for this year’s NRCE is the launch of the Supermarket Track dedicated to supermarkets and food retailers which will discuss modern retailing with a responsive Departement of Trade, spatial planning, and supermarket trends in Asia Pacific.

NRCE 2017 Overall Chairman Lorenzo Formoso says, “This year’s event aims to create a deepter understanding of modern retail as well as open more opportunities for partnerships and networking,”

Back to back with the conference is the only focused and dedicated retail suppliers’ expo showcasing the “tools for global retailing” from over 100 exhibitors offering products and solutions for the retail industry such as Retail Solutions, E-Commerce & M-Commerce, Shop Fittings & Store Designs, Digital Marketing, Commercial and Real Estate Developers, Web Developers, Non-traditional Advertising, Financial Services, Storage and Distribution, HR Solutions, and Billboard Locations among others.

Stores Asia Expo, which is the biggest in the Philippines and is one of the longest running retails suppliers’ expo in Asia, expects to draw more than 3,000 visitors and decision makers from the retail and related industries.

The NRCE 2017 is supported by The SM Store, PLDT Alpha, Wilcon Depot as Platinum sponsors; Robinsons Malls, Ayala Malls, Araneta Center Inc. --- Gold; Hitachi Solutions Phils.--- Silver; Bench, Celine, Penshoppe---Bronze; Sportshouse, Shangri0la Plaza, Goldilocks, BMI Research ---Sponsors; Philippine Airline ---- Official carrier; Philippine Star---Official Newspaper; Business World----Official Media partner; ANC----Official Network; Re-set---Official Creative Agency; Crimsonberry---Official Social Media partner; Fascn8---Digital Advertising partner; Talkshop Asia @Radyo Inquirer---Multimedia partner; Philippine Daily Inquirer---Media partner; Rich Brand Graphix, Inc., and Heritage Multi Office Products, Inc. as expo sponsor, and WGSN as session sponsor.

For registration, sponsorship, and exhibit inquiries, please contact the PRA Executive Secretariat at 6874180, 6874181, 6874985, or email: marketing@philretailers.com, specialprojects@philretailers.com, or visit www.nrce-ph.com.

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Press release from Mae Sanchez of Primer Group of Companies