Another “Martha Stewart” friend who has nice set ups, Plet Bolipata Borlongan. Being an artist, she is as creative in the dining table as she is in her works of art! She mixes and matches the linens, the chairs and the tableware. Thanks Plet for letting me share your compilation of photos. I do believe you have your own style of design and creativity….different from Martha Stewart 🙂
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Talking about Bon Chon wings and fish and chips- our very ow Chef Javs always has his own version! He is quick to copy and make his own version. His latest invention is his fish and chips!! Lola Menchu said it is the BEST! And Lola Menchu is a fish and chips expert! 🙂
Javs wanted to cook for Lolo Benny so he made some
Voila!! SUPER CRISPY AND REALLY YUMMY!!! Everyone enjoyed it!!
Of course aside from the fish and chips, there is always this big spread in Lolo’s house! We love eating here 🙂 and of course being with Lolo!
Love Yaya Sion’s food! Especially the carbonara!
James really loved this laing made by Yaya Sion! We took home some 🙂
Tita Nedy brought her homemade bacalao
Thanks to Isa for bringing the ice cream! Yum!
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TWG Tea, the world’s finest luxury tea brand, unveils an extraordinary new experience in the Philippines with the opening of its first Tea Salon & Boutique in Manila at the landmark Greenbelt 5 mall on November 8 followed by the opening of a second salon & boutique at Newport Mall Resorts World Manila on November 21. Since launching in 2007, Singapore-based TWG Tea has established itself internationally as a celebrated tea company with the largest collection of teas in the world, sourced directly and exclusively from the world’s most renowned tea plantations.
The Concept
A juxtaposition of past and present, the TWG Tea Salon & Boutique honours the important role that
The Tea Boutique
A nostalgic celebration of the voyage of the tea clippers, this timelessly chic wood-panelled TWG Tea Boutique, spiced with brass weighing scales and hard wood tea counters, is sure to carry customers away on a journey of sensations. The TWG Tea Boutique’s most impressive feature is the TWG Tea wall and rows of signature yellow artisan tea tins filled with more than 450 of the most celebrated fine harvest teas and exclusive tea blends in the world, all of which may be purchased by weight from 50 grams in sachets or perfectly accessorised in one of TWG Tea’s 45 bespoke tea tins.
Brightly coloured, whimsical packaged teas are aplenty, such as the Haute Couture Tea collection which features unique tea blends handcrafted by TWG Tea innovators according to the flavours of the season and packaged in designer hues that reflect the latest catwalk trends. Collection includes signature 1837 Black Tea and world favourite Silver Moon Tea, a blend of green teas accented with a grand berry and vanilla bouquet. Elegant tea tins, a myriad of hand-blown glass, porcelain, stoneware and cast iron teapots, fine bone china teacups, saucers, creamers and sugar bowls, as well as tea filters and tea scoops of all varieties can be found in the TWG Tea accessory collection.
The Tea Salon
The intimate Tea Salon, with its signature rattan-backed black velvet chairs and crisp white table linens, recall
TWG Tea Preparation
Tea offerings include unique harvests from the most prestigious gardens and renowned tea blends, prepared behind the bar according to TWG Tea’s exact specifications and meticulously served in signature TWG Tea Design Teapots & French Teapots, or iced in tall crystal stemware.
To the enchantment of amateurs, TWG Tea innovators have hand-blended Yin Zhen, or ‘silver needles’, the world’s rarest and finest variety of white tea, with a melange of wonderful fruits, flowers and spices to delight and tantalise the senses of tea-drinkers in the Philippines resulting in the marvellous White Earl Grey, a subtle combination of mythical bergamot – light, suave and refreshing – and leaves of imperial silver needles that lend sensuality and crystalline purity to this elegantly original white tea. TWG Tea recommends infusing these unique blends for 15 minutes in water heated to 70°C.
TWG Tea Salon & Boutique
Level 1,
Opening Hours:
Mondays to Thursdays 11:00am to 9:00pm,
Fridays and Saturdays 11:00am to 10:00 pm,
Sundays 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
About TWG Tea
TWG Tea, the finest luxury tea brand in the world, was established in
After launching its first
TWG Teas are available in
Heart2Heart loves Bon Chon! So happy there are many branches in Makati nearby – Petron Dasma Station, Alpha Land and now here in Bonifacio High Street Central!
We arrived at 1130am and this is how it was but after 30 minutes the place was jam packed and with a long line outside the door!
James and I were so happy and honored to meet the very young, handsome and single 🙂 owner of Bon Chon! Scott Tan!
He is only 30 years old and he runs almost 30 stores of Bon Chon in just two years!! Amazing!!! And he is working on many new projects which will hopefully be announced here too at H2H! It was a Saturday and he told me that he has R & D meeting and food tasting in the afternoon after our lunch and he usually does his rounds to the stores on Saturdays! No wonder he is so successful!
We ate so much that day!! Bon Chon has expanded their menu into so many new food choices. And Scott is very much involved in R&D. He says that the mother company is not strict and that they can add whatever they want in the menu. Which is perfect for him because he is very creative and innovative
Bulgogi was just a special offer at one time but because customers were requesting for it, they kept it on the menu
This is my favorite!! I asked him if he will venture into having other flavors like the other wings restaurants have, he said no, he will stick to the concept. I was hoping for my garlic and parmesan wings 🙂
Sweet potato fries
This is their latest offering – TEAM BONCHON for a group of 4 people
BONCHON CHICKEN INTRODUCES WINNING TEAM MEAL
BonChon, the global phenomenon that has united discriminating diners worldwide in their love for its super crispy chicken secret, now offers another winning reason for its fans in the Philippines to come together.
As tribute to the “teams” of families, friends, and work buddies who make up its most passionate customers, the new Team BonChon Group Meal provides a variety of BonChon best-sellers for sharing. Enjoy a medium box of BonChon’s globally raved about chicken glazed in its signature soy garlic and spicy, the much-loved classic Korean noodle dish Chapchae, 2 sides (fries and/or the famous Kimchi Coleslaw), 4 rice, and 4 regular drinks – a great value at PhP645.
Just in time for the launch of the new Team BonChon Group Meal, BonChon further celebrates the spirit of team and of winning as a proud sponsor of the UAAP games. What a winning combination!
The new Team BonChon Group Meal is available for dine-in, takeout, or delivery in over 22 BonChon stores in Metro Manila and Davao.
Fish and chips Bon Chon style! YUMMY!
Fish Taco- which is like the fish and chips but wrapped inside a taco shell
I like this too! Crunchy Chicken Bulgogi
Calamari Bon Chon Style! YUM!
Beef Bulgogi Wrap
They also have Frozen Yogurt in the menu!
Blueberry torte
Banoffee Pie
BonChon Chicken Philippines
· BonChon Chicken Philippines opened its first store in November 2010. In just a little over a year with 28 branches in Metro Manila, BonChon may be considered one of the fastest-growing fried QSR’s (Quick Service Restaurant) in the country, apart from being the biggest Korean–style crispy fried chicken chain locally.
· As of 16 October 2012, there are 29 stores in Metro Manila, and 1 each in Cavite, Cebu, and Davao.
v Alabang: Alabang Town Center
v Las Pinas: SM Southmall
v Makati: Ayala Triangle, Greenbelt 1, Petron Dasmarinas Village, Alphaland Southgate
v Manila: Taft (University Mall), Lucky Chinatown, SM Manila, Robinsons Manila, UST
v Ortigas: Shangri-la Plaza, Robinsons Galleria, SM Megamall, SM Megamall Megastrip
v Pasay: SM Mall of Asia
v Quezon City: Acropolis, Katipunan, Tomas Morato (Il Terrazzo), TriNoma, SM North Edsa Annex, SM Fairview, Eastwood Citywalk, UP Technohub, Araneta Center, Robinsons Magnolia, SM Sta. Mesa
v San Juan: Greenhills Promenade
v Taguig: BGC (One Parkade)
v Davao: SM Davao Annex
v Cebu: Ayala Terraces
v Cavite: SM Dasmarinas
· The company is on an aggressive expansion mode, and more stores will be opened within the next several months not only in Metro Manila but also in provincial Luzon and the VisMin areas. It is also currently open to franchising.
For more information, like the growing Facebook community (BonChon Chicken Philippines) or log onto www.bonchon.com.ph
About BonChon International
BonChon, meaning “original village” in Korean, is a global restaurant/QSR brand that originated in South Korea in 2002. It began making waves in the global arena in 2007 as it entered the US market, captivating the discerning palates of the citizens of New York, San Francisco, Boston, Virginia, and New Jersey. Its cult following propelled it to international shores, with stores in Asia (Bangkok, Manila, Jakarta, and Singapore) quickly following
“… It isn’t merely today’s best chicken; It’s perfect, the best fried chicken I’ve ever had…” –Esquire (US) magazine
“Reason to get excited about fast food again…” –GQ (US) magazine
“BonChon shines when the sun does: the garlic-and-soy wings are crispy and tangy, while the spicier version has a subtle heat that sneaks up on you at about the third wing…” – New York Times
“The cult Korean wings spot… features exquisitely crispy fried chicken either sauced with a sweet-pungent soy garlic sauce, or spicy hot.” — CNN
“… the food here is so superb… you do get what you pay for and, in this case, you’re paying for perfection.” — Yahoo
“So, in answer to the question, is BonChon’s chicken worth the hype? The answer: yes – a resounding yes.” – Time Out (Dubai)
· Menu profile: Contemporary Asian/Korean-American QSR cuisine that highlights the super crispy yet light and non-greasy original Korean fried chicken secret. While the chicken recipe is standard in all BonChon outlets worldwide, other items on the menu may vary from one country to another. The Philippines offers the widest range among the international BonChon community. As a testament to the wide range of the Philippine menu, many locally-developed recipes have found their way to internation BonChon stores.
Main Product: crispy chicken (super crispy yet light and not greasy, with hot moist juicy meat, sauced with its classic soy garlic or spicy glazes) — the original Korean fried chicken secret
Other Products: seafood, beef, rice meals, sandwiches, wraps, salads, Ko-Yo (Korean Yogurt)
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James and I took Lolo out for dinner. We wanted to try Elias at the new Bonifacio High Street Central, so we took him here
P for Patis, S for Suka and T for Toyo 🙂
Yummy compliments- cornicks
Super yummy appetizer – Mi Ultimo Felicidad
Chicharong Bulaklak, Bituka ng Baboy and Balat ng Manok
Calamares ni Tales
Fried golden calamares, coated with dessicated coconut, with garlic mayonnaise dip
Manok ng Diablo
Hot and spicy deep-fried whole chicken
Maria Elena
Kangkong with lechon kawali chips
Bam-I Guisado
Combination of pancit canton and bihon with chicharon bulaklak and lechon kawali
Iday
Suman with chocolate fondue
Charito
Churros with hot chocolate
Lolo loves Halo Halo! he was really enjoying he finished it all!
Halo-Halo ni Elias
Mga sangkap: Ube, Leche Flan, Saging, Gulaman, at Quezo
Cute bill holder
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We had special guests for Sunday lunch! Not really guests but people who are really part of our family
LOLO BENNY
Mayette and Francis who are here visiting from Australia!!! It’s been already almost four years since we were in Australia visiting them! mayet used to work in Rustan’s Supermarket Makati as store manager and handling all our customers. When she moved to Australia she worked for Customer relations at David Jones and now she is with American Express handling the same thing. It’s good she stuck to what she does best 🙂
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Wow!! Plenty pasalubong!!! Thank you Mayette and Francis!
I panic whenever Mom celebrates Christmas because it is only September and she is already ready to welcome Christmas! My friends get shocked at me but my Mom is worse!! haha
Yummy Jamon from Spain!! Mom had just arrived from Spain and she brought this back!
Raclette YUM!!
Condiments for Bryan Flannery Burgers!
The best Homemade Bacalao by Manang Flor
Spaghetti Bolognese! Yum!
Our family is now into brown rice!
Thanks Mayette and Francis for the Anzac cookies!! Javier took it home! 🙂
Dates which mom bought in the Dubai airport!
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From now on, we have to celebrate every year your birthday Tita Tess!!! haha!!
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Tita Tess is known as Tokie to her friends and she is probably the Ninang of almost everyone in the family! A very popular Ninang 🙂
Cute painting of her when she was a kid
Enjoyed the food by Chef Ed Quimson! He is becoming a staple in our family gatherings because his prices are reasonable and there is a lot of variety at the same time it’s Yummy! 🙂
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She received so many cakes for her birthday 🙂
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What a nice concept to have everything for Breakfast! 🙂 This booth had many interesting stuff
One of the owners. His wife was not there –the other partner 🙂
Their store is located in Katipunan. Read more – there is more to it than just selling food!
Interesting beverages
Raisin bread
Yum! I want to buy everything listed below 🙂
This is a spanish luncheon meat made by a Spaniard and it is flown in from a province ( which I forgot ) and the owner told me that as soon as it arrives in the store, all their regular clients buy them 🙂
Sausages
Click below to go to their facebook page
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On our last night, Pepe took us out for dinner! Thanks Pepe!
He knows we like Xiao Long Bao so he took us to the Shanghai Dumpling Shop in Millbrae
The place was packed so we had to wait awhile
The BBFFs were able to join us because their flight was delayed so we were happy! Here they are making a HEART for Heart2Heart 🙂 Anette had already gone so we missed her that evening
They have many things which are all matching, this is their latest 🙂
Xiao Long Bao!!!
Tinky and Arianna join us after awhile
One of their specialties, Soy braised Pork Rump – Recommended as well by Pepe!
So nice to have Marlu to always take the lead and take care of serving us 🙂
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