REVIEW: HARINA Artisan & Bakery

There are times when I crave for bread and it's just not for the usual staple, I want it with fillings. Sometimes the crumbs and crusts are very tasty and crunchy as I wanted it and almost find nothing nearby.

I had a little shop that I wanted to check out since it opened in November. I always pass by this simple place near White Plains, Katipunan. The little white house called Harina Artisan which welcomes you like you are called in for a short visit to relax, dine and enjoy.

Really feels like home located in the tranquil and interesting Katipunan street that has a fusion of country living in an urban setting. Very accessible for all motorists from Marikina, Pasig and Quezon City, and a great place to hang out  with its comfortable interiors.

When you check their bread, you will ran out of imagination and will just wait for the surprise. When we checked this place out, I was a little sick and the short fun with my friends had it cured. We started with these crunchy baked bread sticks that you'll dip in cheese and chocolate. I thought it was milk but it's equally good.

Then most of the bread dishes are good for sharing. The presentations are very appetizing and it tastes as good as it looks. They put in steak, vegetables, chicken, cheese and more. Served to you like a feast and your tongue and tummy will definitely enjoy. They also serve pasta if you have those Italian tastebuds and all dishes are prepared from fresh ingredients. I forgot to mention that the bread is freshly baked and  handcrafted by their baker masters.

If you have time to visit Harina Artisan, they are already open from 6AM so you can have your yummy breakfast until dinner, 9PM. Call 352-6721 for orders or visit www.harina.ph for details.

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An "ALL YOU CAN EAT" happening at Figaro

'Twas the time after the holidays but it's no excuse to eat something good... again. Splurge in an unlimited food offering with yummy pastas and sandwiches in Figaro as we welcome the new year. In the celebration of their 20th year in the industry, they launched "ALL YOU CAN EAT" that will make your weekday nights busog and busolved for just P299 per head.

Choose any combination of pasta-sandwich, pasta-pasta or sandwich-sandwich in this choices. You can also choose another pasta or sandwich on your next serving so you can try all other dishes. And your food is also served with UNLIMITED LEMONADE that is perfect to soothe your thirsty throat:

Arrabiatta	Grilled Chicken
Carbonara	Tuna and Cheese
Al Tonno	BLT
Pesto	Grilled Eggplant

For 2 rounds of the plate, here's what I ordered:

Al Tonno + Tuna and Cheese sandwich / Arrabiatta pasta + Grilled Eggplant sandwich

By the way, I really loved Arrabiatta's tomato based sauce and it's not too heavy. Grilled Eggplant sandwich is perfect for those going vegetarian and it's light on the stomach too.

The food promo is available from Mondays-Friday, 6PM-9PM at participating Figaro stores. But just a few reminder to those who dine and avail of the promo:

The promo started last Monday, January 6 and will effective until February 25, 2014. I'm planning to go back again soon so I can try another pasta and sandwich.

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Jollibee's THOR flashdisk

recently i saw Az's post that Jollibee is having a promo featuring one of the most anticipated movies this year. a special flash disk for the movie Thor: The Dark World, starring Chris Hemsworth, is available at Jollibee.

the flashdisk, about 1Gb in memory is in the form of a Mjolnir, Thor's weapon and reliable for everybody who needs it in their work or play. office files and special documents can be stored in this little baby.

i just had one a week ago. i just bought a Cheesy Bacon Mushroom Champ for Php 165 Value Meal and added Php 95 to avail the USB. you can also have a solo CBM burger for Php 129 and add Php 95 to get the Mjolnir.
so this invites every Thor fans to go to Jollibee and get the Cheesy Bacon Mushroom burger and get the Mjolnir.

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YOSHINOYA reopens in SM Megamall

it was that feeling that you'll miss something when it is gone. but a reason to rejoice and revisit SM Megamall again and again is that Yoshinoya has recently reopened its branch after a few months that it was closed. to my surprise, the renovated branch was now clearer and brighter, and more inviting to the guests.

of course, our favorite Beef Gyudon, Tonkatsu and other Japanese food are still present in the menu that are still affordable and not compromising the quality. the white rice cooked just right with the chewy strips of beef and made more savory with gyudon sauce is a favorite here and also other parts of the world.

starting in October, Yoshinoya will also open their delivery services when you call 288-2888. a very easy number to memorize to enjoy your favorite Yoshinoya dishes.

branches:
Robinsons Galleria
SM Megamall
SM Mall of Asia
SM North EDSA
SM Manila
Glorietta 1

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MOVIE STARS CAFE

it was just a small gathering with my former officemates, Joy, Tin, Ging and Jeff with some of their loved ones last Saturday. we chose to have a chitchat over dinner, with matching very extravagant entertainment at Movie Stars Cafe at Mall of Asia, By the Bay. the place was definitely get jam-packed as the evening gets deeper with every production number that comes in.

talking about the place, you'll find many celebrity memorabilia from Hollywood. from music, movies, to comics, they have it. posters as if "signed" by the celebrity themselves hold in the gallery of fame that circles all guests. more than that, you have screenings of any show, distributed throughout the space.

a huge investment on the fun factor for the guests is every production number that goes every 15 minutes. the staff cosplaying different characters like Spider-man, Transformers and more, and roaming around the visitors to have their pictures taken with them. a few moments and Barbie girls were out, and more... you'll be surprised on what the next production would look like.

the food is a mix of American, Italian and French. you'll have burgers, salads, pasta and cakes. best that we availed our food via group buying sites so i never bothered thinking how much will i eat. be there with an empty stomach because food is really heavy because of sausages, bread and pasta.

staff and crew are also very accommodating and you don't need to wait too long for them to attend your orders. they are very attentive if you need a drink or not. kudos to this restaurant for giving such a wonderful hospitality and ambiance to the guests.

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BREAD TALK: out of words

this will be the first time that i'll be writing about Bread Talk. that bread lover's haven that gives us a gallery of breads, from tasteful to artsy, you name it. i am really out of words in awe of the different types of bread inside the cozy and bright room.

Bloggers posing while inside Bread Talk

of course, the place is always neat as it should be. and that shows that their breads are fresh made and stored well, avoiding the contamination from environment. i mean, by the way they look, they won't last long on the shelves. you will be snapping a piece or two with their easy "serve-yourself" policy.

 

the large possibilities of making bread is unexpected in this store. for the first time, i already had my personal favorite. the Ube bun that oozes out purple yam jam in every bite of soft bread covering. i can eat up to 3 of those, non-stop.

 

  

other than the flavored breads, they also display bread art. sorry but the croc and birds are not edible.

the choices are endless, i'm sure. i'm really looking forward if they'll be offering many more bread flavors soon.

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DANIEL PADILLA and LILY'S: more than just household names

growing up has a lot of memories and Lily's Peanut Butter is a sure part of it. for 60 years, it has been trusted and has been the household name when it comes to a preferred peanut butter brand. they do not need much of advertising and publicity because of the recall that they established. during this time also, the zero-transfat and cholesterol-free product has developed products such as Coco Jam, Crunchy Peanut Butter and Chocolate Peanut Butter.

but it is more amazing that commoners like me would know that a big celebrity would be appreciating the goods that we use. with Lily's, matinee idol Daniel Padilla, together with mom, Karla Estrada endorses Lily's Peanut Butter. a first for the company and for the mother and son tandem as well to work together.

Mother & son, Karla Estrada and Daniel Padilla

Daniel, as they call him DJ, and Karla reminisces their bonding times while the mom prepares baon for her son. Daniel also enjoys the conversation as he tells many possible dishes he can do with Lily's Peanut Butter. with that being said, Lily's Peanut Butter is not just a table material but also compliments a bonding time with everyone. as endorses, they also believe that there is nothing to replace this product and that one can also say, "Ikaw lang talaga, Lily's."

Lily's Peanut Butter is also used in many dishes other than sandwich. it is also used for Kare-Kare, Salad, Siomai, and desserts.

Green Salad with Lily's Peanut Butter and Roast Chicken

you can also watch Daniel Padilla and Karla Estrada first in this website for the newest TVC of Lily's Peanut Butter.

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