Salu, The Filipino Restaurant which is owned by the celebrity couple, Romnick Sarmenta and Harlene Bautista, opened its doors last June 9, 2016. They provide authentic treats from different parts of the Philippines. This year on their 1 year anniversary, they thrive and is ready to offer more delectable and unique surprise for customers who deserve more when it comes to Pinoy food trip.

The restaurant opened their anniversary month with a blockbuster promo of buy take 1 take 1 of their famous ‘BLK’ (Binagoongang Lechon Kare-kare). A Piso for Brazo de Kalabasa shall also be enjoyed by the first 100 guests for every purchase of Php500.00 on June 11, 2017. Both of these promos were made to give thanks to all Ka-Salu/s who have dined and craved for the best of Salu plates this past year. “Masarap at nakakataba ng puso ang aming unang taon. So we thought, why not give thanks and extend to our customers those blessings that we earned because of their trust through these simple promos. These two dishes, BLK and Brazo De Kalabasa, are our top moving dish and desert on our first year. So its fitting to grant a ‘one’ of a kind treat with buy ‘one’ take ‘one’ and a ‘one’ peso dessert, as we turn ‘one”, shared by Mr. Sarmenta.

Braso Kalabasa

Conchinillo

Binagoonang Lechon kare-kare

Durian Cake

Taho Cheese Cake

Salu Bread

During the thanksgiving lunch that had happened last June 9, 2017, the celebrity couple also shared a colorful year that was for Salu. These include gaining tie ups with some organizations such as Hashtag Philippines through Antoinette Taus, where average of 300 kids are fed every event with Salu packed lunches that comes with love notes from volunteers. Salu was also chosen to represent the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao for the biggest food convention in the world - Madrid Fusion, where they showcased their best southern dishes that’s available only at restaurant. Chefs, culinary experts and delegates of the congress were in awe with the taste of Mindanao cuisines that’s unique and distinct due to special ingredients such as pampa, that’s famous in Mindanao. Some of the featured dishes include Beef Kulma, Syagul Pagi, Utak Utak and Pyanggang. “We are grateful to be chosen by DOT-ARMM headed by Mrs. Ayesha Mangudadatu Dilangalen, to represent their region at the presitigous Madrid Fusion. We have built this brand to be the culinary authority when it comes to all things Filipino. And being chosen to participate in such convention was an affirmation that indeed, we somehow are in the right path of meeting our mission. Hopefully on our second year, we can serve more authentic plates and continue to be a portal for all guests to discover all the flavors of this country, especially those that are still undiscovered”, says Mrs. Harlene Bautista.






On its second year, Salu also unveils their campaign #SarapMabuhay. This showcases not just the exciting flavors that this country has to offer but also highlights the abundance of fresh ingredients that can make any kitchen push for magic. It also refers to the kind of people that you dine with which ranges from family, friends and even strangers and the overall experience of ‘salu-salo’ in the Philippines which has always been distinct.


 The campaign would still highlight the adventures of the owners as they search for the next utlimate plates to bring back home to Salu, to be made available for all who wants to discover more. Exciting products and experiences are also up for grabs for all diners. The Pilipinas Platter, their version of a group feast, gives customers an opportunity to taste all the specialities in different parts of the Philippines. All the cuisines are creatively plated on a special carved Pilipinas wooden plate. Luto Ni Nanay gives moms a chance to cook with the talented chefs of Salu as they learn to prepare one of a kind dishes for the family. All these plus and addition to their already exciting range of pinoy to pinoy fused dishes called Likhang Salu will be served and made available this June!



The culinary authority stands still even stronger on its second year with so much offering to its customers. Visit them for a one of a Pilipinas Food Trip at Sct. Torillo, Cor. Sct. Fernandez, Barangay Sacred Heart, Quezon City. For reservations, questions and queries, you may call Salu’s hotline 02-282-15-12, or contact them through their facebook fan page.

Last June 4, I visited a unique food park that is located inside a Mall, Munch Manila food park is perfect for anyone looking to go on a quick, gastronomic adventure, a food park is a no-brainer choice. Armed with a variety of delicious, and affordable eats, along with instagrammable decor, it is not surprising to know that these little gems are a huge hit to Filipino foodies.



It started last May 29 and will last up to June 12. SM City Manila created this food park for the "Manilennials" to experience the ultimate food park experience right within the mall with Much Manila. Participating Brands: Mad for Pizza, 8 Stbites, Buffalo's Wings 'n' Things, Farron Cafe, Lunchies Lemonaden, Candy Up Cotton Candy and Big J's Sausages.

Here is a video clip from SM City Manila Facebook page for a sneak peak



I remember during my college days I tend to spend a lot of time thinking where to eat at SM City Manila, well this event might be a savior for this coming first week of classes for the students near by. Whether that you're on-the-go foodie searching for a instagramable yet yummy food, a group of barkada spending their break time at the mall looking for a fun place to hangout Much Manila is a perfect spot for you!

Why you should try Munch Manila?

1. You can get the best food choice even you are in a rush. Squeezing a quick lunch in between classes or meetings? For some this means compromising eating a good, delicious meal, for something that is quick and easy to eat. Much Manila marries these two together - offering its customers quick, delicious bites that are also easy on the wallet.



2. Munch Manila prepares a bunch of fun games with a mix of chillax music. This will surely give that perfect atmosphere for a fun and easy night your your friends. The Munch Manila crowd will be treated to acoustic performances from Agsunta (May 29) , BEN X BEN (june 3), DMTRio (June4). Munch Manila foodies also got a chance to win awsome prizes, not to mention bragging rights, with Eat It To Win It, the foodpark's wating contest last June 3 for a Wingsanity Chalenge.

serenade by DMTRio while enjoying MunchManila

 3. We all know that every food park has it's own motif or theme, here Munch Manila ensures their goers that they can get that Instagramable picture in every corner of their rustic theme foodie have. By the way Last June 4, they held a one day food photography session by food grammer Gourmanila. It was a fun activities that I got to know my fellow attendees like @TsinoyFoodies @tavanching which was my tablemates.

recreating what I learned about the foodsnap session with GourManila

4. Lastly I know #hugot now a days is famous, SM City Manila Munch Manila also have this event for you guys, which is an Open Mic for Spoken Word Poetry every night 7 pm. The crowd will get to witness three peformers pour their hearts out as they recite their own poems, these performers are pre-selected from hundred of entries submitted to the much manila team so you are indeed in for a hugot tastic treat.

A perfect atmosphere for fun and bonding with your friends after a tiring day at school while having your dinner? @smcitymanilaofficial #MunchManila is a perfect place for you! A foodpark with a good food in a mall. Don't forget to grab some lemonades from #lucineslemonade and snacks from Manang Joy Ilocos Empanada #ManilennialEats #dashingmom #MunchManilaAtSMManila

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I enjoy the whole food trip at Munch Manila, visit SM City Manila and experience the new food park, Visit their facebook account at  SM City Manila for more details.

Here is a simple recipe that your kids will surely enjoy without noticing that it contains fish. In addition, I used Uni-Pak Mackerel in Natural Oil in this recipe.

Ingredients

•  1(200g) can of Uni-Pak Mackerel in Natural Oil
• 4 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1/4 cup of diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup of diced green bell pepper
• 1 pc of  burger patty
• 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons of celery
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup of seasoned bread crumbs
• 5 calamanci, juiced
• salt and pepper to taste

 Directions

1. Open the can of  Uni-Pak Mackerel and remove the big bones that you can found and take off the skin.
2.  Put the fish meat in a bowl and flake it.
3. Get a separate bowl and mix together mozzarella cheese, burger patty, red and green bellpeppers.
4. Add the beaten egg, breadcrumbs and the flake meat. Mis it well.
5. Shape into 12 equal cakes or depending to your desired shape.
6. Add oil to a skillet and fry cakes on each side until the cakes turns into golden brown (approx. 3- 5 minutes on each side)
7. Don't forget to drain the oil within the cakes with a paper towels. Serve it immediately.

 Here is the finished Mackerel Cakes, the red and green peppers brings the color to the cakes while the celery gives that aromatic fragrance of it and most specially our hidden ingredient the Uni-Pak Mackerel gives that yumminess and unique flavor that surely your kids will love to eat on their lunch.

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Angat, Bulacan is my province, if ever you will be passing by my province, here is a quick tip on where to eat.


Rengmitz' Grill just recently had a renovation of their Restaurant. It was a huge difference because before it had an ordinary restaurant design. But now somehow the interior is a lot better than before. It has a unique hanging light at the ceiling , the chairs and tables are now presentable and lots of instagramble quotes are can be found inside. It is cozy while you and your family are enjoying the great food that they serve.

Menu

They served breakfast to dinner. Some of their menu have a schedule like the "Fresh Lumpiang Sariwa" which is available every Friday only. The price of each food that they serve is just right but the BBQ price for my opinion is a little bit pricey. I think they based their price of the BBQ on the demand of it and they are known for their BBQ.

What are my top picks from their menu?

Enjoy delicious conversations at Sobremesa by Chef Benjo Tuason, a fushion-cuisine concept restaurant housed in Saphire Bloc, Ortigas district. Quickly gaining a following among food fanatics and blogger and celebrity foodies, Sobremesa offers a gastronomic fusion of South American and Filipino inspired dishes lovingly and meticulously created by Head Chef and Part-Owner, Benjo Tuason. Celebrity siblings Daniel and Vanessa Matsunaga also try their hand in the food industry, joining the owners of this fresh new venture.

Sobremesa - entrance

Entrance-menu

Dining with style

They also offering an unlimited Rib Eye Steak for only 750 pesos!

Sobremesa is a business venture of the Menu Group (TMG). Established in 2015 the menu group is a group of passionate young restaurateurs dedicated on coming up with restaurant ventures that feature exciting cuisines which cater to a diverse variety of markets. tmg is the brains and brawn behind 3 other new restaurant situated in popular and up-and-coming spots in ortigas nad mandaluyong sangkap bu chef raymar reyes at portico alveo , sasa asian cuisine at estancia mall, capitol commons and slpice event place and resto at the portal greenfield district