Today's Deal: Free Entrance at the 10th Philippine Food Expo at the World Trade Center (P50 value)

Highlights

• Showcases the best of home-grown processed and fresh products from all over the country
• Featuring Culinary Showdown
• Food Styling and Photography Competition
• Packaging Design Competition - A food-inspired competition that will feature the best young minds and talents with the objective of ugrading visual presentations of food literature
• Food Blogging

The Fine Print

• Event is from February 24 to 27, 2011
• Maximum of 3 coupons per person
• Coupon is transferable and may be given as a gift
• Present your coupon at the registration booth
• See the rules that apply to all deals

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10th Philippine Food Expo at World Trade Center

The only All-Filipino Consumer event in the country, the Philippine Food Expo, is now on its 10th year. The biggest umbrella organization of food manufacturers and exporters, Philfoodex Inc. is taking the lead in showcasing manufacturers of quality local food products.

The Philippine Food Expo will be held at the World Trade Center Metro Manila, in Pasay City, the premier venue of choice for international exhibitions and conventions. The Philippine Food Expo will cover 6,000 square meters of exhibition space.

Special highlights will mark the first staging of the Philippine Food Expo at the World Trade Center. The Pinoy Chef, A Culinary Experience of the Philippines’ Best Cuisine, will feature a competition open to culinary students and aspiring chefs to whip up their best innovative Pinoy dish, using the exhibitors’ products and local produce.

Other interesting demos and special events include Food Styling and Photography and Food Blogging.

For inquiries, you may get in touch with Philfoodex Inc. through telephone numbers 634.2171, email Philfoodex@yahoo.com, or event manager Cut Unlimited through telephone numbers 687.0654, 687.3292 or email cut@pldtdsl.net. You may also visit their website www.philfoodex.org.ph and www.philippinefoodexpo.com.

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Who ever claims that there is no such thing as a free lunch has yet to see this deal! We at LocalRoam are proud to team up with the Philippine Food Expo and providing free tickets to the country’s cardinal culinary convention. All are welcome: buyers, exporters, chefs, and foodies alike – I’m going for the free samples ... and of course for the educational esculent journey through Filipino cuisine.

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Today's Deal: Only P560 for a Lunch Buffet with Iced Tea at Richmonde Hotel Ortigas’ Richmonde Cafe (valued at P1,120)

Great food; cozy and refreshing ambience.” - Rosemarie Querubin

In Detail:

• Voucher is valid for 3 months, from February 7, 2011 to May 6, 2011
• Includes only one (1) glass of iced tea (non-refillable)
• Promo is valid for lunch buffet at Richmonde Café, 2/F, Richmonde Hotel Ortigas
• Valid for weekdays only (Mondays-Fridays)
• Service Hours: 11:30am – 2:00pm
• Purchase limited to 5 vouchers per person
• 1 Voucher per person per visit
• Vouchers are not valid on February 14, 2011
• Standard Ensogo Terms:
   - Voucher is transferable and may give as gift.
   - Price is Net (includes service charge and VAT).
   - No cash back (non-refundable) or credit for any unused amount.
   - Voucher cannot be used in conjunction with any discount card or promotion
• Reservation required for assured slots. Cancellations must be made at least a day prior to scheduled appointment. No show would result to forfeiture of voucher.

• Please contact (02) 638-7777 loc. 3409 or (632) 689-8419 for reservations

Highlights:

• Two (2) carvery items like prime ribs, roast pork belly, lamb chops and lapu-lapu featured daily
• Cooking stations (pasta or shabu-shabu and tempura)
• Grilling station for fresh meats and seafood
• Stylish ambience
• Richmonde Café’s buffet tables serve an extensive array of choice items. Seeking to satisfy and not merely overwhelm, Richmonde Café’s lunch buffet comes complete with well-loved items that are likely on your list of food cravings for the day.
• The buffet spread includes two mouthwatering carvery choices of tender prime rib, succulent roast pork, flavorsome rack of lamb or delicate Lapu-Lapu.
• A collection of tasty appetizers, fresh oysters, prawns, plus sushi & sashimi complete the mainstays of the cold buffet items.
• Skilled chefs man the live cooking stations to prepare the tempura, pasta, shabu-shabu and grilled fresh meats and seafood to your liking.
• Richmonde Café is conveniently located at the second floor of Richmonde Hotel Ortigas, which is strategically situated in the commercial and business district of Ortigas Center. A weekday lunch buffet at Richmonde Café is an ideal venue for that important client meeting, or a fun powwow with your work team. It can also be your personal reward for reaching your monthly target or finding that long-coveted pair of shoes. But then, simply enjoying a leisurely lunch break at Richmonde Café amidst its cozy interiors and attended to by its warm and gracious staff, is reason enough to visit. 

Gourmet experience

Healthy yet bursting with flavor

Delectable Dishes…

Mouth-watering carvery choices…

Flavor-filled tempura

Satisfy your cravings…

7th Heaven Indulgence

Sleek and fashionable yet suitably understated

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About Richmonde Hotel:

Located within the cozy confines of Richmonde Hotel Ortigas, Richmonde Café is the hotel’s stylishly new all-day dining restaurant aimed at not only fulfilling the gastronomical cravings of the hotel’s in-house guests, but also satisfying the hunger of anyone looking for a fine dining experience.

Sleek and fashionable yet suitably understated, its dining interiors provide a subtle elegance for an inviting atmosphere to match its tasty menu offerings. And reflecting the hotel’s classic homey character amidst first class luxuries are the restaurant’s ever warm, gracious and attentive service staff.

Offering a variety of soups, salads, appetizers, hot items and desserts, the buffet spread seeks to provide diners with the essential and all-time favorite fare and not merely impress and amaze guests with a thousand and one choices. The Café’s chefs meticulously plan every dish, making sure the tastes and flavors complement each other, thus, tempting one to relish everything heartily. From familiar comfort foods to specialty items to signature dishes, favorites will definitely be duly represented at the buffet.

Expect mainstays of the cold items selection to include delectable prawns and oysters with a variety of sushi and sashimi. For the steaming hot soups, take your pick of fresh ingredients at the shabu-shabu and sukiyaki station (available on selected days) or choose the soup of the day. Venture into a virtual food trip around the globe with the mouthwatering hot dishes consisting of an array of Western/European and Asian cuisine, plus well-loved fare such as dimsum and specialty rice with freshly cooked tempura.

Mongolian grill and pasta noodles, available on selected days, are cooked to your liking by the café’s skilled chefs. While the grilling station is fired-up for your pick of flame-cooked meats and seafood. And to add to these, the buffet spread also includes two mouthwatering carvery choices of tender prime rib, succulent roast pork, and flavorsome rack of lamb or delectable Lapu-Lapu.

The sweet-toothed will surely find 7th heaven at the dessert table while indulging on the scrumptious offerings featuring luscious cakes and pastries, delectable crepes, fresh fruits in season, and a halo-halo station.

Experience a revelation in gastronomic indulgences with Richmonde Café’s innovative and internationally-inspired dishes delectably seasoned with local flavors. The Richmonde Cafe is located at the 2nd floor of The Richmonde Hotel, 21 San Miguel Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. For inquiries and reservations, please call (632) 638-7777 extension 3409 or call direct at (632) 689-8419.

Location:
Richmonde Hotel
21 San Miguel Ave. Ortigas Center,
Pasig City 1600

For reservations, please contact:
Phone #: (02) 638-7777 or (632) 689-8419

Website:
www.richmondehotel.com

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Today's Deal: HALFy go lucky! Your chance to grab 50% off on all international destinations!

It's your lucky day! Your chance to grab 50% off the lowest fares to any of our 16 international destinations for travel starting April 1 to May 31, 2011. The Philippines’ largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific (CEB) will maintain zero fuel surcharges and putting up 120,000 seats for this 50% off seat sale from now until January 31, 2011 or until seats last.

This destinations are Kota Kinabalu, Taipei, Singapore, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, Macau, Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh, Brunei, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Jakarta, Busan and Osaka.

CEB remains the only Philippine carrier to offer fares without fuel surcharges. Visit our website at www.cebupacificair.com now!

Grab great deals on Cebu Pacific Fun Tours where you can combine your lowest roundtrip airfare with the cheapest hotel accommodation in your desired destination.

BOOK YOUR FLIGHT NOW!

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Today’s Deal: Only P299 for a Valentine’s Date at Bistro Better! Choose from four romance-inspired meals good for two, valued at P500 each set.

Golden Rules

• Purchase period is January 28-February 6, 2011.
• Voucher is valid February 9, 2011 – May 9, 2011.
• Voucher is good for any of four Valentine Meals.
• Valid for dine in only.
• 5 vouchers per person, per day
• No cash back or credit for any unused amount
• Bill in excess of voucher must be paid directly to the restaurant.
• Cannot be combined with other promos and discounts
• Coupon is transferable, provide authorization letter from BUYanihan.com
• Reservation is required. Please call (632)886-7870 or (63) 927 6609730.

Highlights

• 4 VALENTINE MEALS to CHOOSE FROM!
• Serving HUGE, AFFORDABLE, and DELICIOUS food in a very comfortable bistro located along Pasong Tamo Extension, Makati City
• Known for their Beef Morcon, Grilled Dory Fish, Chicken Alexandra, Shepherd’s Pie, and Roast Pork, Pork Embutido.

Chicken Alexandra

Shredded chicken and corn in white sauce and topped with mashed potatoes

Beef Morcon

Ground beef rolled on a strip of beef with sweet onion sauce

Shrimp Gambas in spicy sauce

Baked Chicken with Roast Garlic

marinated and slowly-roasted chicken and garlic with gravy

Pork Embutido

Meatloaf with olives, raisins, eggs and topped with gravy

Roast Pork

Slow-cooked pork then thinly sliced and covered with mushroom sauce

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Love in the time of Bistro Better

Nothing says love better than a home cooked meal, and Bistro Better serves up a storm of traditional rich dishes that is at the center of Filipino cuisine. And you will only find these particular food items in Bistro Better.

This Valentine, BUYanihan makes it possible for food lovers to enjoy the culinary gems at Bistro better at rock-bottom prices. At only P299, a couple gets to choose from 4 Valentine Meals, each one good for two! There’s no better deal on a Valentine date out there.

♥ Just Like Heaven 

Chicken Alexandra 

BBQ Pork Spareribs 

2 Fried Rice 

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce 

Buttered Vegetables 

2 Slices of Bistro Better Chocolate Cake 

2 Glasses of Iced Tea

♥ Way Back Into Love 

Beef Morcon with Sweet Onion Sauce 

Baked Chicken with Roasted Garlic 

2 Fried Rice 

Macaroni Salad with Sausage and Pineapple 

Buttered Vegetables 

2 Slices of Bistro Better Chocolate Cake 

2 Glasses of Iced Tea

♥ Ever After 

Grilled Dory Fish with Lemon Sauce 

Roast Pork with Gravy 

2 Fried Rice 

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce 

Buttered Vegetables 

2 Slices of Bistro Better Chocolate Cake 

2 Glasses of Iced Tea

♥ Love Actually 

Pork Embotido 

Shrimp Gambas 

2 Fried Rice 

Macaroni Salad with Sausage and Pineapple 

Buttered Vegetables 

2 Slices of Bistro Better Chocolate Cake 

2 Glasses of Iced Tea

Bistro Better is Very Much Into You

When you go out for a meal, you expect to be confronted by the usual “plastic” food from fast food restaurants, or pay an arm and a leg for better quality food at expensive restaurants. At Bistro Better, you get served high-quality meals that are redolent of home cooking at reasonable prices and the food is served fast as well.

“It’s not your usual restaurant fare,” explains Bistro Better owner Carmencita Abadicio, “because it’s homemade so you’re sure it’s not being mass produced and the sauces are made from scratch.” Among its signature dishes is Beef Morcon with Sweet Onion Sauce that is to die for. Made of thin, lean beef wrapped around ground meat, the Beef Morcon is a medley of sweet, salty and spicy flavors.

Many of the dishes are favorites of the owner growing up in a household where food was all important. Aside from the Beef Morcon, you also have Pork Embotido, Shepherd’s Pie with Mashed Potatoes, Roast Pork with Gravy, Baked Chicken with Roast Garlic and BBQ Pork Spareribs. Bistro Better’s signature Burger is also of particular note, made from a special recipe that has been handed down generation after generation.

Location:

Bistro Better 

GF-2 GEE Bldg. 2301 Pasong Tamo Ext. Makati City

(between the Chrysler and Chevrolet showrooms)

10am-8pm Mon-Fri / 10am -2pm Sat / Closed on Sun & Holidays

(632)886-7870 or (63) 917 6124858

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Swatch My Rabbit Story Contest

Swatch joins Chinese communities around the world in welcoming the Year of the Rabbit with “My Rabbit Story,” a bright, optimistic watch featuring a gentle black rabbit on the dial and beautifully painted flowers printed on the pink silicone strap. The black rabbit featured on the dial appears on the bright, lucky-red special sleeve as well, framed by a colorful floral bouquet arranged to help celebrate the New Year.

The Swatch My Rabbit Story Contest runs from Jan. 5 to Feb. 20 The contest is open to all.

Participants may submit any form of fashion/wearable art – including but not limited to clothing, footwear, bags, accessories, etc. using any Swatch watch as an inspiration.

The theme of the competition is Chinese New Year “Swatch My Rabbit Story Contest.”

Entry forms are available daily in The PHILIPPINE STAR during the duration of the promo.

All entries must be submitted starting Jan. 5, and must be accompanied with a completed Entry Form & Contest Guidelines Acceptance Form (available at any Swatch Store, Swatch Kiosk or Hole in the Wall Shop). Gift Gate, Inc. must receive all entries by 8 p.m. on Feb. 20.

Entries may be brought personally to any Swatch Store, Kiosk or Hole in the Wall Shop and will be received by the Store OIC for proper documentation and storage.

These entries will be sent to the Gift Gate, Inc. Home Office at 17 New York Street, Cubao, 1109, Quezon City everyday for safekeeping.      

All entries shall automatically become the exclusive property of Gift Gate, Inc.

Criteria for judging will be:
Originality, 25 percent;
creativity, 50 percent;
Composition, 25 percent.

Prizes are as follows:
Five grand winners, one in each fashion category.
a. 24 Carrot Gold Gal (Red Carpet)
b. Date Night (Casual Chic)
c. Fashion Forward (Over-the-Top)
d.Sweat It Out (Sporty)      
e. Summer Fun (Summer Wear)

Each grand winner will receive P50,000 and the Swatch “My Rabbit Story.. There will be 10 honorable mentions who will receive Swatch “My Rabbit Story” watches. All winners will be notified by registered mail.
Winners shall also be announced in Philippine STAR on March 5.

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Today's Deal: P1,500 for 5-Hour Use of Karaoke Room with Buffet & Drinks + P500 Gift Certificate - all from RED BOX!! Good for 4 persons!

Fine Prints

Valid from Feb 5, 2011 to May 31, 2011.
Not available on Fridays and Saturdays.
Available from 7pm to 12mn.
Valid in Eastwood Branch.
Not valid with other offers.
See the rules that apply to all deals.

Highlights

The ultimate Karaoke Experience!
More than 100,000 songs to choose from.
Good for 4 people.
Food choices includes Asian and continental cuisines and 2 drinks per person
Billiards also available for use

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It's time to let out your inner diva or crooner and belt your heart out at the ever popular Red Box Karaoke with an amazing CashCashPinoy package for only P1,500! Thatincludes use of the karaoke room from 7pm to 12mn, a sumptuous eat-all-you-can buffet meal for 4 people with 2 drinks each, and a bonus P500 Gift Certificate you can use on your next visit!! What else?! It's the ultimate group treat courtesy of CashCashPinoy!

There's no need for us to tell you how fun karaoke is because we're sure you've already had your share of Whitney, Mariah, Celine or even Regine moments with a microphone (We're also looking at you, boys!). So we'll just tell you about Red Box.

In the Philippines, where everyone can sing - even if some are just leagues and infinitely better, Red Box has instead made karaoke a lifestyle choice. Imagine singing today's top 40 songs because their already impressive 100,000 song list gets updated weekly! It's heaven for any karaoke addict.

More than the wide song selection, Red Box is also popular for its wonderful menu consisting of continental, Asian and even vegetarian dishes plus alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks. And in case singing is not really your thing,there's billiards and WII for you to enjoy!

See? Every which way you go, we have you covered. So get the gang, the family together or whoever you want, and avail this special CashCashPinoy offer now!

Red Box

www.redbox.com.ph

4th Level, Eastwood Mall, Quezon City

(02) 355.7921

Each day, CashCashPinoy proposes an unbeatable deal on the coolest things to do in your town at amazing discount prices!

How can you be part of CashCashPinoy?

It’s incredibly simple!
First, your just sign up to get your daily deal by email.
Then, with just one click to subscribe to your daily deal and another one to chose your favorite payment system!
Once your payment has been made, you will immediately receive your voucher by email and in your CashCashPinoy account!
Print it and simply present it to the merchant and enjoy your fantastic deal… and your savings!!

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