Mang Inasal and the Department of Tourism (DOT) have announced their collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Agreement, to promote their “Love the Flavors, Love the Philippines” campaign, inspiring locals and tourists to explore the country’s unique flavors.
“For more than 20 years, Mang Inasal has seen how our food creates lasting connections between tourists and their experiences in the Philippines,” said Mang Inasal president Mike V. Castro. “This partnership with DOT excites us because it allows us to turn every meal into a reason for tourists to keep coming back. We look forward to making their trips more fun, memorable, and flavorful through Mang Inasal.”
The partnership was officially launched at the DOT office in Makati City, with Mang Inasal executives and key representatives from the DOT, led by Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, in attendance.
“As DOT elevates the global competitiveness of Philippine tourism, we have remained true to who we are,” said Secretary Frasco. “And what better partner for the DOT to have than a homegrown brand that has brought much pride to our countrymen for all that the brand has managed to accomplish these many years, and for the many stomachs that have been satisfied, hearts that have been made happy, and families that have come together at the table, enjoying a meal of Mang Inasal.”
As part of the “Love the Flavors, Love the Philippines” campaign, regional festivals will be highlighted to showcase gastronomy tourism to both locals and tourists. More exciting projects are set to be revealed in 2025 through the official online channels of Mang Inasal and the DOT.
Hard Rock Cafe recently opened at the vibrant Hann Casino and Resorts in Clark, Pampanga.
The 125-seater cafe offers a unique blend of rock music memorabilia, delicious American cuisine, and a lively atmosphere, making it a popular destination for both locals and tourists. Clark itself was a former U.S. military base turned into a thriving hub known for its modern amenities, expansive parks, and rich history, including the iconic Mount Pinatubo’s eruption that reshaped the region.
Additionally, the province of Pampanga hosts the annual Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Festival, a colorful event that attracts aviation enthusiasts and tourists alike, featuring breathtaking hot air balloon displays and aerial exhibitions against the backdrop of the scenic landscape.
Its proximity to Manila makes it a popular getaway spot, combining the thrill of gaming, dining, and live music.
Inside Hard Rock Cafe Clark Philippines, guests can expect a lively atmosphere that combines rock n’ roll culture with a cheery dining experience. Spanning a total area of 446.14 sqm, the venue features unique memorabilia from iconic musicians, creating an immersive tribute to music history. With comfortable seating for up to 125 patrons, visitors can enjoy an extensive menu of classic American cuisine, signature cocktails, and live music performances, making it a perfect spot for those seeking a memorable meal and entertainment experience.
An attention-grabbing feature of this branch is the stage which is located on top of the bar, a cool and interesting conversation piece.
The Rock Shop of Hard Rock Cafe, an integral part of all branches worldwide, features a wide range of collectible merchandise with unique city items for those who want to grab that last-minute souvenir from Clark before their flight or add new items to their collection.
“We are glad to open the 3rd Hard Rock Cafe in the Philippines welcoming Clark to the Hard Rock family. We are ready to make a positive impact on the hospitality and entertainment sector of Central Luzon by offering yet another wonder for tourists and locals to visit this part of Philippines.” said Tom Perez, Vice President of Franchise Operations, Hard Rock International.
All roads lead to Friday’s ! TGIFriday’s celebrates 30 Years with P30 Chicken Fingers today December 11 🎉❤️🎉
Celebrate thirty years of TGIFriday’s in the Philippines on December 11 and enjoy the iconic Chicken Fingers for ONLY P 30!
Thirty for thirty !
TGIFriday’s turns thirty and you’re invited to the party! The storied American fast-casual chain has been a landmark for countless guests’ memories and celebrations. Join the birthday bash! Ring the bell and toast your drinks because TGIFriday’s is offering this beloved dish for only P30, all day, on December 11! The offer applies to every entrée purchase with a maximum of two redemptions per transaction.
Mark your calendars and don’t miss out on the fun at TGIFriday’s and make it a celebration to savor.
Last December 1, MIIS held their Kids Can! #4GreenPH Eco-Bazaar and Thrift Market. More than a thousand attendees shopped and watched the live performances of the students, taking home countless goodies with them. The Kids Can! program champions youth entrepreneurship and advocates for the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals with a special focus on “Leadership for a Sustainable Future”.
Students from all grade levels of Multiple Intelligence International School set up 26 exciting booths that offered a variety of unique products. Different booths supported different advocacies, ranging from animal welfare to gender equality. Shoppers delighted in one-of-a-kind items like bags and clothing made from woven fabric in support of indigenous peoples. There were also essential oils, different snacks and sweets, pre-loved clothing, and so much more. Visitors and attendees took the chance to shop for a cause by buying Christmas gifts and all sorts of sustainable and innovative products.
One of the well-patronized booths at the Kids Can! Eco-Bazaar was the Bayong-All-You-Can. Shoppers would purchase a small or large bayong that was crafted by women weavers, and they could fill it up with as much fresh produce, fruits, and vegetables that were directly sourced from farmers in Region 2.
There was much delight in the performances too, as the day was filled with sustainability talks and class performances that entertained the shoppers. Different choreographies and talents were on full display, giving a chance to highlight the students and the Sustainable Development Goals their class advocated for.
The award-winning and student-led Kids Can Bazaar returned this 2024 to Ayala Malls U.P. Town Center to an overwhelming success for those participating and shopping. The children were very much engaged and exhilarated to try their hand at entrepreneurialism. Friends, shoppers, and family were also full of glee to see the hands-on work of the students as they managed the finances and marketed the products of their booths. Fueled by purpose and a goal, the MIIS Kids Can Program continues to make leaps forward in pioneering the next generation of innovators and sustainable leaders.
With a career spanning over two decades, Jinky Vidal is one of the country’s top female pop artists.
She will showcase her amazing talent and singing prowess at her live performances billed “Jinky Vidal HOMECOMING” at Hard Rock Cafe Makati on April 18 and at Hard Rock Cafe Manila on April 25. Shows start at 9PM at P2,000 per person (P1,500 ticket and P500 consumable).
Enjoy Hard Rock Cafe’s small bites such as asian spring rolls, crispy dumplings, tupelo chicken tenders and more while sipping your favorite specialty cocktails. Do check out the amazing merchandise as a memento of your visit.
Watch, sing and rock with Jinky as she renders some of her well-loved renditions of One Hello, If I Ain’t Got You, I Don’t Want You To Go and a lot more!
For inquiries and reservations, call (02) 7990-3310 (Makati) and (02) 8990-9809 (Manila).
“Il dolce far niente” (theSweet Art of Doing Nothing ) is how I would describe our afternoon food adventure at a mano Gateway mall 2 several days ago 🥰🇮🇹🥂🍕🍝
Nothing like delicious & gorgeous made-from-scratch pizza & pasta done “a mano” or by hand to evoke feelings of “la dolce vita” ♥️
Love cheese? Turophiles will go gaga over these new cheesy selections 🥰
🍕PIZZA CON RASPADURA 700 Visualize ribbons of Grana Padano Cheese freshly shaved table side . Then imagine adorning your hot-off-the-Forni Valoriani-oven tomato pizza generously with it. Don’t forget to add a touch of extra virgin olive oil or chili oil for that extra kick… so good!
🥗INSALATE DI POLLO CON RASPADURA E ACETO BALSAMICO 550 Now do the same with your salad. Then up the ante by gently pouring a thin thread of EVOO & balsamic vinegar… ambrosia!
🍝 CARAMELLE DI VALENTINA 720 Can’t have enough of cheese. Enjoy your butternut squash filled caramelle pasta with gratings on top♥️
Washed it all down with a tall cold glass of their robust and sweet Shakerato coffee Bianca. Refreshing!
What are you waiting for? Slow down, relax and watch life go by at a mano.
See you there!🥰
Visit a mano at Gateway Mall 2, Power Plant Mall or One Bonifacio in BGC
Foodie family (l to r)- @ericalwayshungryandthirsty @kusinanijoyce @foodaideals @anjcolumna @alwaysthefunnygirl @mariacocinera @mydeliciousdiary @foodphotographybydonsky @anndiegirl @cheapeatsph @jayveeardona
There is haute cuisine and then there is Haute Croissanterie 🥐🥰
Luckily no need to fly to Paris to enjoy that delightful crescent-shaped pastry France is known for. Although I wouldn’t mind learning the language. So sexy! Lol
It was an Haute Croissanterie kind of brunch indeed earlier at Le Bar @sofitelmanila ♥️
with Sofitel Executive Pastry Chef Romain Jeunet and Eric Norbert , Sofitel Director of Food & Beverage
I love that Executive Pastry Chef Romain Jeunet incorporated Filipino ingredients in his creation like Ube macapuno & Davao pomelo. Absolutely a must-try 🥰
Like any other masterpiece, it all begins with the ingredients. With croissant , butter is the key . Chef Romain proudly shared that their butter came from Normandy in France, no less! Nothing like French butter to make the croissant flaky, fragrant and scrumptious
This exciting collab between Japanese External Trade Organization ( JETRO) and our local Dough & Grocer, made this Japanophile’s heart skip a beat in anticipation.
Who wouldn’t want to experience the joy of indulging in fresh seafood from the famous Tsukiji Market in Tokyo sans the requisite boarding pass.
The last time the handsome hubby and I were in Tsukiji was a few years ago. I remember waking up in the ungodly hour of 3 am to queue for Sushi Dai’s Omakase of freshly harvested bounty from the sea . Sushi Dai is a notable chef dubbed “the poor man’s Jiro” while Jiro is the amazing chef from the famous documentary “ Jiro dreams of Sushi”
It was a tantalizing journey indeed as our eyes and palates enjoyed each mouthful of the freshest uni & assorted sashimi prepared by a Japanese Chef no less at last night’s dinner at Dough & Grocer at Estancia Mall.
You can still catch SEAFOOD MARKET: A Taste of Tsukiji , a delicious collaboration between Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and Dough & Grocer , today March 3!
This partnership celebrates the greatness of Japanese seafood and the world-class potential of homegrown brands.
“Dough & Grocer carries many premium Japanese food products and offers an authentic Japanese food experience to Filipinos. JETRO is currently working with Mitsukoshi BGC to offer Japanese seafood products mainly to Filipinos who love Japan, and by working with Dough & Grocer; we hope to make even more people aware of the appeal of Japanese seafood products,” says Mr. Makoto Sudo, director of JETRO Philippines.
The famous Tsukiji Fish Market has long been hailed as the world’s largest wholesale fish and seafood market, renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and unparalleled variety of fresh catches. This Japanese landmark served as the inspiration behind the ‘Seafood Market at Dough & Grocer; where guests will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the essence of this iconic culinary destination.
“We’re flying in a wide variety of fresh & seasonal seafood from Japan and we’ve created new dishes specifically for this event. Its a must-try experience because the seafood that we are bringing in aren’t the common ones vou’d find alwavs readilv available in the Philippines. The wide variety will make you feel like you re in the fish market in Japan, shares Ms. Alyanna Uy, founder and CEO of Dough & Grocer.
As part of its objectives, JETRO’s ‘Seafood Market’ at Dough & Grocer seeks to promote Japanese seafood through engaging activities and opportunities in order to contribute to the increase in demand for Japanese products and brands, and to enhance public awareness of where to find premium Japanese seafood locally
A Taste of Tsukiji Market in Metro Manila
At the heart of this culinary extravaganza lies an irresistible opportunity for guests to indulge in an extensive selection of Japanese seafood delicacies. At the ‘Seafood Market, diners can savor the best of Japanese seafood three ways: Chef’s Choice Donburi (rice bowl), DIY Chirashi Bowl (rice bowl with seafood toppings) and through a Sushi/Sashimi Set.
Diners can choose from seven kinds of Donburi, each one highlighting combinations of premium seafood from across Japan. The seven donburis are the Kaisen Don (Akami, Madai, Fujisan Salmon, Hamachi, Kinmedai, and Tamagoyaki), Bara Chirashi Don (Akami, Madai, Fujisan Salmon, Tamagoyaki, and Tobiko), Ryoshi Don (Ma Saba, Asajime Hamachi, and Akami, Toyama Don (Hotaru Ika, Kurobai Gai, Asajime Hamachi, Kinshi Tamago), Hokkai Don (Zuwaigani, Uni, Hotate, and Kinshi Tamago), Hotate & Asari Don (Simmered Hokkai Asari, Simmered Baby Hotate, Simmered Hotate, Shiitake Mushroom, and Kinshi Tamago), and Kaki Shigureni Don (Simmered Kaki Oyster and Shimeji Mushroom).
Meanwhile, the DIY Chirashi Bowl is best for adventurous foodies who want to choose their own toppings for the Yumepirikai Sushi Rice, which comes in variations of three, five, and seven kinds of toppings of their choice. With every rice bowl order, guests will get free additional toppings of Ikura, Amaebi (Sweet Shrimp), and Hotate (Scallops).
For those who will choose the Sushi/Sashimi Set, diners can choose from three sets: Aburi Shime Saba Oshi Sushi, 3-Kinds Omakase Sashimi (with Fujisan Salmon, Suzuki, and Ma Aji), and 5-Kinds Omakase Sashimi (with Fujisan Salmon, Asajime Hirame, Asajime Shimaaji, Suzuki, Ma Aji). Each set comes with two additional pieces of Temaki (sushi hand-roll) free of charge, namely Ikura Temaki and Hotate-Amaebi Temaki.
The free toppings and temakis are only available until supplies last, so make sure to visit early! Here are just some of the premium lapanese seafood available at the very-first ‘Seafood Market’ at Dough & Grocer hosted by JETRO Philippines.
Foodies can dive into the rich, buttery goodness of Asajime Hamachi (Yellowtail) from Ehime Prefecture as well as Asajime Shima Aji and Asajime Hirame, savor the succulent sweetness of Chutoro and Otoro from Nagasaki, and delight in the delicate texture of Kaki Oyster from Iwate.
From the pristine waters of Awaji-Hyogo, guests can relish the exquisite flavor of Madai (Sea Bream) and Ma Aji, while Fujisan Salmon from Shizuoka promises a melt-in-your-mouth experience like no other. Meanwhile, Kinmedai (Red Bream) from Shizuoka, Ikura and Hotate (Scallops) from Hokkaido, Baby Hotate from Aomori, and Kurobai Gai (Black Japanese Ivory Shell) from Kumamoto offer delicate flavors that will leave one’s taste buds craving for more. Diners can also enjoy premium Suzuki (Japanese Sea Bass) from Kanagawa and Ma Saba (Wild-Caught Mackerel) from Ofunato. Foodies can also try Uni (Sea Urchin), a prized delicacy from Hokkaido.
But the indulgence doesn’t stop there. Guests can also savor Hokkai Asari (Clams) from Nemuro Hokkaido, Hotaru Ika (Firefly Squid) from Hyogo, and even some sought-after Zuwaigani (Snow Crab) sourced from the finest locations in Toyosu, each offering a unique taste of Japan’s coastal bounty.
Every afternoon from February 29th to March 3rd, diners and mall-goers are invited to watch the delicate art of slicing fresh fish performed by experts from Dough & Grocer. Watch these seasoned fish slicers wield their knives such as Sujihiki and Gyuto (specialized blades made for cutting fish resulting in the perfect sashimi every time.
The “Seafood Market at Dough & Grocer” is just one of the many activities mounted by JETRO as part of the “Bringing You A Taste of Japan” campaign in the Philippines. For updates, visit http://www.jetro.go.jp/philippines.
About JETRO
The Japan External Trade Organization, or JETRO, is a Japanese government-related organization that works to promote mutual trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world. Through its various services and activities, IETRO aims to help small to medium size; lapanese firms maximize their global export potential.
Dough and Grocer (D&G) is a specialized food establishment offering high-quality culinary items including premium restaurant-grade products, essential pantry items, fresh and frozen goods, and a variety of ingredients for home cooking and dining. Our objective is to elevate your culinary interests by delivering a top-notch cooking and dining experience directly to your home, prioritizing both convenience and safety. Unleash your inner food enthusiast with our diverse selection of everyday and premium meats, seafood, convenient meal options, and rare ingredients sourced locally and internationally.
Composed of a team of dedicated food enthusiasts with extensive experience across various facets of the food industry – spanning cultivation to processing, manufacturing to distribution, and retailing to food service – we possess profound knowledge and a steadfast commitment to quality throughout the supply chain.
From its roots in Malaysia and its 440 branches in Asia, comes this restaurant cafe that has been delighting guests with its multi-cultural offerings and fine-quality cakes!
The Big Reveal
Secret Recipe just landed on our shores! Had the privilege of being there at its grand launch at One Ayala Mall last Friday March 1.
It is The Bistro Group’s 1st ever restaurant concept that offers Asian-Western cuisine and a wide array of mouth watering cakes.
We had first dibs on their beef rendang (delicious!), laksa, chicken chops, pad Thai , amazing cakes and their refreshing hand crafted beverages
Ambiance
Can I just touch briefly on their interiors? Those pinkish red petals adorning the ceiling were quite eye catching evoking a whimsical-romantic-garden vibe
Taking inspiration from original Malaysian stores but with a dainty-sh feel, the interiors are modern contemporary.
Can not wait to return to explore their menu and discover new favorites with the family!
“We have made our Valentine’s offering perfect for those who will come to our stores with their loved ones,” shared Mang Inasal President Mike V. Castro. “We are always happy to see how they enjoy their bonding with their families, friends, and special someone. We cannot wait to witness their new Feb-IBIG moments together this year.”
Mang Inasal, the Philippines’ Grill Expert, makes love month extra sweeter with its TWO-gether Combos perfect for dates and food trips this Valentine’s Day.
The TWO-gether Combos is composed of…
Combo A that has two servings of Palabok Regular and any two small drinks for only ₱143;
Combo B levels up with two servings of Palabok Regular, two Extra Creamy Halo-Halo or Crèma de Leche small, and any two small drinks for only ₱299.
The promo is available for dine-in, takeout, and delivery from February 10 to 18 at all Mang Inasal stores nationwide.
Customers can also join the #FebIBIGwithMangInasal celebration online by sharing their dine-in or at-home photos while enjoying their favorite Mang Inasal products through the biggest QSR social media community, Mang Inasal Nation
Want more Mang Inasal exclusives NOW? Visitwww.manginasal.com for the latest news, https://manginasaldelivery.com.ph for delivery deals, and follow Mang Inasal on social media for more Ihaw-Sarap and Unli-Saya updates!
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