Monthly Archives: April 2011

Opening of Marks and Spencer Eastwood Store and Bakery

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A NEW SCRUMPTIOUS DELIGHT BY MARKS AND SPENCER

Marks and Spencer, one of UK’s leading retailers, has always placed an emphasis in excellence in everything it provides to its customers. With the guiding principles, quality, value, service, innovation and trust, inspiring them, shoppers have always experienced nothing more but outstanding customer satisfaction worldwide and even here in the Philippines.

Shoppers have something new to celebrate as Marks and Spencer opened a brand new 518 square meters store at the new mall of Eastwood City in Quezon City. With a wide selection of apparel, toiletries, and food and wine, customers will find more than what need here in Marks and Spencer’s newest branch.

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A first for a shopping experience, customers will be delighted as they can rely on Marks and Spencer to satisfy their pastry and dessert cravings with the launch of the first ever Marks and Spencer bakery in the Eastwood Mall branch. This will be the first store in the country to offer fresh baked breads with freshly brewed coffee. Fresh and hot out of the oven, customers will be able to feast with their nose, eyes and mouth as they gaze and feast on the many sweet and tasty delectables that they have to offer. Any item from the Bakery’s selection will be filling enough for a quick snack for a busy day.

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Spend your early mornings with a light breakfast, a simple French Classic, the All Butter Croissant. Feast into this golden brown croissant as its crispy and flaky dough fills your mouth with its creamy butter taste. Or for those who prefer a sweeter breakfast meal, they can sink their teeth in a creamy nutty filling with the sweet Almond Croissant.

Throughout the remainder of the day when you are craving for a little sugar boost or for a dessert that will tickle your sweet tooth, you will find a diverse savory selection from the Bakery that will satisfy you to your heart and stomach’s content. Perfect for chocolate lovers, they will love the sinful Double Chocolate Cookie as they bite into its contrasting texture as the crispy layer of the cookie becomes a soft and chewy milky delight with chocolate pieces exploding in your mouth. For those, however, looking for a more fruity sweet pastry, the Bakery offers its selection of assorted doughnuts paired with a cup of hot steaming coffee. Shoppers will savor the Raspberry Jam Doughnut as it is a soft, smooth and chewy doughnut that provides the right amount of sweetness as the creamy Raspberry filling oozes with a burst of flavor in your mouth. The Bakery would also recommend for those looking for something different a Pecan and Maple Plait. This pure butter pastry will melt in your mouth as you take a bite of its pecan nut and glazed coating finishing off with its rich maple filling.      …

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So when you do your shopping next time at Marks and Spencer, take a break, eat and savor the many pastries of sweet goodness of Marks and Spencer’s newest from the Bakery.

Marks and Spencer’s Bakery is located at the Ground Floor, Eastwood Promenade.

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Nancy at Summer Palace, Edsa Shangri-la Hotel

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When we go to Summer Palace, Mom just looks for Nancy and she takes care of everything. She suggests and then we just say OKAY! 🙂 You just have to decide on the size of the order

Summer Palace August 10, 2008 

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I don’t know the names of the dishes – nancy just describes them so that’s how I will describe them also

We did not order this, she just sent it and we loved it! Mom and I loved this! Fresh pomelo with like a wasabi sauce and with caviar on top

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the usual cold cuts- chicken and

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jellyfish

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E Fu noodles with seafood

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Javier was looking for the shredded chili beef in cuapao bread like what he has in Peking Garden- so he asked Nancy and this is what came!  It was like crispy thin beef that was sweet! YUMMY!   Wiped out fast!

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I requested for this- the prawns with cereals

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This was fried fish which was so so good!! Nancy said you have to eat it with the calamansi and true enough it was better with the calamansi. YUM YUM!

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Another unique dish, fried soft shell crab with floss – YUM!!!

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Of course xiao long bao and other dimsum

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desserts

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I liked this! it was a big sesame ball – looks big but mom said- it is just air inside!  🙂  So it was and it was really good!

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Jozu Kin, Ronac Art Center

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After all the touring we did at Ronac Art Center, we finally had our dinner 🙂  There is a Japanese restaurant beside Secret Fresh

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Always love the “compliments” 🙂 

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Maguro Tempura Maki

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Aspara Kani Maki 

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Crispy Kani Maki

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I tried this, Foie Gras Temaki!  Something different!! Sushi with foie gras!! 

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Ebi Tempura Crunchy Roll  

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Tartufo Spaghetti 

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Matsuzaka Gyu 

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Was so tempted to order this!!! 

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Shishamo 

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Seafood Kamameshi 

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Location

Burgos Circle, Forbes Town Center, Bonifacio Global City. Ronac Art Center, Ortigas Ave., Greenhills, San Juan

About

Jozu Kin at the Ronac Art Center, Ortigas Ave., Greenhills, San JuanNOW OPEN!

Phone

632.403.1875 / 632.403.3646

 

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Mercato Favorites Weekend Treat

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Corner of 34th Street and 8th Avenue beside MC Home Depot

 

You’ve been to Mercato Centrale @BGC, the newest and hottest weekend market to hit the metro but here’s a great reason to come visit us again – the Mercato Favorites Weekend Treat!

Fifteen of the most popular shops in Mercato Centrale are offering big discounts and promotions for one weekend only on April 30 and May 1. This is your chance to buy more of the food finds you love without breaking the bank. And also discover new chow that you’ve heard about but never tried before! There’s something for everyone from burgers to pies to desserts and more.

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So mark your calendars for the Mercato Favorites Weekend Treat – the biggest summer food fest in the city!

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In addition to this, the Mercato Favorites will also have the following activities to further spice up the promo:

1. MERCATO FAVORITES WEEKEND TREAT FAVORITE BLOG POST CONTEST! The contest is open to all bloggers! All they have to do is post a feature about the Mercato Favorite Weekend Treat from April 24 to May 4, 2011. They then post a link to their blog post on the Mercato Centrale Facebook page. 14 winners will be chosen by May 6, 2011! They can claim their prize in Mercato Centrale on a weekend. Prizes at stake are yummy goodies such as mini cupcakes  by Baked by Anita, Callos Pie by Tina’s Outlet Pies, Ice Cream by Merry Moo and Mochiko, Risa Chocolates, Homemade Ravioli by Purple Mustard, Pan de Bagnet by Bale Dutung, and many more! They can go to mercatocentrale.ph for more details.
2. MERCATO FAVORITES LUCKY HOMEPARTNER ON FACEBOOK!  Just by liking Mercato Centrale on Facebook, fans have a chance to win delicious treats from participating merchants! On their Facebook page, Mercato randomly picks a Weekend Treat for the day and chooses a winner among those who are on their fan page. The winner will be posted on the Mercato Centrale Facebook page. Promo is from April 25 to 29, 2011.

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Secret Fresh, Ronac Art Center

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At the ground floor of Ronac Art Center ( Ronac Art Center April 26, 2011 ) is the shop of Bigboy which Heart2Heart loves!! So many fun things…many toys for the big boys….

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……like Bigboy 🙂 A chair designed by Bigboy.  It is made out of moulded foam which is used for car seats

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I saw these toy robots which I was thinking my Dad would like 

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More fun toys 

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Philippe Starck speakers!!! 

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Anatomic Technogel pillow which is supposedly good for the back 

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Click below to read more about the Technogel pillow

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more toys!! 

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These are serious toys… 

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You know what I mean 🙂 

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Bape inspired bean bags 

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He also sells art pieces which are limited editions

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click here to like and get updates on Secret Fresh

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Ronac Art Center-Ortigas Avenue, San Juan

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DESPI Swimwear

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DESPI Swimwear – glamorous, chic, luminous.

Brainchild of designer Despina Filios, this line of swimwear is inspired by the contemporary woman, putting her body at centerstage.

With delicate micro-fibers and stylish prints and colors, Despi swimwear is perfect to showcase the modern woman.

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Available at Rustan’s Makati and Shangri-la.

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