BENCH CAFE : The Opening Day Experience

Growing up, Bench clothing & fashion shop has already been doing its business since my teen days. Then comes their salon and barber shop.  And now, they recently opened their café! So enterprising!
 

Yesterday, BENCH CAFE opened its doors and welcomed more than hundreds of guests on it's first day. Starting with generous act, the first 100 customers received amazing gifts from Bench Café.  The first 10 received 1 year supply of BENCH/TO, the next 20 received 6 months while the next 30 customers received 3 months supply of BENCH/TO.

 

Marie Manalo, 1st customer in line

 

To my surprised, the very first customer in line happened to be my cousin who saw my post thru my facebook page Adae To Remember. So happy to see her yesterday with her prize!

 

The truth is... early morning, she sent me a Facebook message with her photo on top. Thanking me for the post that I made on my page. She decided to go to BENCH Café to line up and try her luck. So blessed, she got there first in line.

By the way, my daughter and I also received our 3 months BENCH/TO supply. We made it to the next 30 customers!

Chef Carlo Miguel, despite his busyness during the day, still managed to strike a pose with us for a documentary shot. Hahahaha!

Good thing, before leaving the café, Mr. Ben Chan, the owner of BENCH arrived. Got a chance to have a photo with him after placing his order for lunch. Been seeing him around, but only took this opportunity to have a picture with him holding our coupons.

With this, we can avail of our FREE BENCH/TO with every purchase of  BENCH/TO meal. Customer is entitled to 1 BENCH/TO of their other choice per week. If not claimed, Freebie will be forfeited.
 

 

The time we reached the café, we were already on the 47th and 48th number. That made us included at the last 30 customers to get the 3 months supply of BENCH/TO every week. The next customers after number 50 will still receive coupons too.

 

We also met these guys ahead from our line. They were supposed to be seated already but two of their friends walked around and they missed their slot earlier. That's the thing with organized system. Because you will be seated once you are complete with your group.

 

  

Let's go to our LUNCH!

 



I ordered Bagnet Kare kare with Bagoong, Tortang Talong with Bench Salsa, Atsara and Ifugao rice. WINNER! I'm a super fan of Kare kare and Bench Café just nailed it! Your complete meal in one tray!

The Tortang Talong may look so simple, but it's so good! Stuffed with savory meat inside. I so love it! Abi, our young foodie also enjoyed it because it's her favorite viand at home. 

 

 

 

Abi's pick for the day was the TOSILOG. Served with generous amount of red meat as how she calls tocino. Guess what, her fork still flew to my bagnet kare kare plate. Her first time to appreciate the Kare kare sauce. Not too strong of peanut taste, I guess that's what made her appreciate the sauce and of course the Bagnet.

 

 

What's for dessert? We had White Halo halo Coconut Bingsu with Macapuno, garbanzos, caramelized banana, leche flan, nata de coco and coconut ice cream.

 

You know, after doing your shopping from the ground floor, you just need to take few steps to the second floor to relax and enjoy a meal or two. Then after your meal, you just need to open the other door to continue your shopping and go straight up to the 3rd floor! Isn't it the kind of life?

 

BENCH CAFE is like your kind of classy karinderya! No smokes around or vehicles blowing their horns and lots of people walking around while you eat. The ambiance here's so relaxing with not so dim lights and plants wall  décor. Love their concepts!

  

BENCH CAFE
2nd Floor Bench Flagship Store
9th Avenue corner Lane O.
 Bonifacio Global City,
Taguig, Metro Manila

 

Operating Hours

11:00am – 10:00pm (Mon-Fri)

11:00am – 11:00pm (Sat-Sun)



Happy Australia Day with BYS Cosmetics

Brand Ambassadors Laura Lehmann and Kianna Valenciano

Australians from around the world recently celebrated Australia Day, a commemoration of the fonding of the land down under, and all other thing Australian.  Australian influence, whether earnest or light-hearted, is pervasive around the world, even for us Filipinos, who recognize the roleof aussie awareness in the country, especially in the beauty industry.

 

BYS, a popular Australian cosmetics brands has been in the country since 2012. Since then, it has changed the beauty game in Philippines, influencing make-up trends in our country.

 

With the brand’s high-end, on-trend, and transformative cosmetic products, Filipinos are shaped to be confident about themselves as it enhances their natural beauty.
 

Moreover, BYSis not afraid to play with colors. From nude hues to bright glitters, BYS offers bold and daring make-up for everyday and for partying. With BYS products, you can explore different looks, from simple to soulful up to being dazzling as they can be. Beauty definitely has no limit with BYS.



 (From Left to Right) Brand Ambassadors (3rd) Laura Lehmann, (4th) Kiana Valenciano, and (6th) Tony Chua, President of iFace Philippines, with BYS Australia Team

 

 

Half-Filipina and Half-Australian courtside reporter Laura Lehmann and local singer-songwriter Kiana Valenciano are just few of those who enjoy the exciting lifestyle of using BYS cosmetics. Being the BYS Philippines Ambassadors, Kiana and Laura have grown more beautiful, confident, and happy.

To learn more about BYS Philippines

log on to https://www.bys.com.au,

or join the conversation by following BYS PH on Facebook,

Instagram, or Twitter at @bysphilippines.

The Center for Aesthetic Studies : ACQUIRE AESTHETIC EXPERTISE

 

It's never too late to learn new things . As the renowned fashion icon Calvin Klein once said, “the best thing is to look natural, but it takes makeup to look natural.” This underscores the reality that looking your best does not “just happen.” Indeed, even professional models, actresses, and beauty professionals have time and tested makeup methods that took years to master and apply. 

“While makeup is considered an artform, there is a very precise technical methodology behind it,” noted celebrity makeup artist Jigs Mayuga. “An eye for beauty and aesthetic detail must be equally balanced with specialized skills and proficiency.”

Through his work at the Center for Aesthetic Studies (CAS), Mayuga aims to impart these skills to aspiring makeup artists. Since 2004, CAS has steadily built its reputation as one of the leading schools for professional makeup artistry in the Philippines. Mayuga is a proud graduate of the institute, and currently joins an impressive roster of professors teaching there.

“The entire CAS recently enhanced its full operations, including its corporate structure, student relations and support sytems, faculty members, and an upgraded curriculum,” Mayuga emphasized. “At present, we have the top experts in their respective fields teaching comprehensive programs involving the hair, skin, nails, and face. If you want to turn your passion into a career, then CAS is definitely the right place to be,” he concluded.

The Center for Aesthetic Studies is located at Unit 103 Midland Office Condominium Bldg. 109 Gamboa Legaspi Village, Makati. You may also visit their website at cas.com.ph, or follow them on Facebook (centerforaestheticstudiesph) and Instagram (centerforaestheticstudies) []

FamilyMart : Easy, tasty ways stick to your healthy eating New Year resolutions

The new year signals a fresh start for everyone. This is the perfect time to achieve that better version of yourself -  wiser, braver, and fitter. Always at the top of our resolutions list is to shed off a few pounds or to eat healthier. But sticking to that “become healthier” resolution could be quite the challenge when you’re always tempted to indulge and put off making a trip to the gym.

 

So, to ring in the new year and help you realistically commit to being healthy, FamilyMart offers you nutritious dishes made specially by the students of Enderun.

 

Get your dose of protein, fiber, and calcium from a classic Caesar Salad with crisp romaine lettuce, croutons, chicken, and parmesan.

 

 

You can also opt for something a little bit richer but still filled with vitamins and minerals like Kani Salad composed of crab meat, mayonnaise, and greens.

 

 

For something more filling, go for the Cobb Salad with all that good stuff like cheese and bacon but heavy on the greens to make it guilt-free. Healthy eating can also be easy on the pockets because these salads are only for P89 each. 

 
 

FamilyMart is also helping you get fit and fab with special offers from Yoga+. With a minimum purchase worth P150 on Live Light, and Live Right participating items, you can avail of a Trial Drop-In class for only P100. You can also upgrade the offer to an unlimited 2-week package by adding P899. Just visit www.yogaplus.ph to find a Yoga+ branch near you and for more details on their rates.

 
Sticking to that being fit and healthy resolution could really be doable. So, commit to a better you this year by heading over to FamilyMart for light and easy meals plus great offers for your fitness goals.

 

For updates, exciting products, and awesome deals,

like and follow FamilyMart Philippines on Facebook,

@familymartph on Instagram, and

@FamilyMartPH on Twitter. 

For store locations or more information on FamilyMart Philippines.

 

FamilyMart is the 2^nd largest convenience store chain in the world with over 18,000 stores across Asia. In the Philippines, FamilyMart has branches in Makati, Fort Bonifacio, Quezon City, Mandaluyong, Pasig, Pasay, Alabang and Laguna.

 

 

 

DELGADO CLINIC : FREE Optimal Birth Outcome Program

 

I was a first-time mom at age 31. Looking back, I remember the experiences I had was truly amazing. I never thought of many things until I became a mother to our wonderful daughter.

 

If you are planning to have a baby soon or if you are a first-mom too, you would need a lot of help to make things right during your pregnancy period. Just to let you know, Dr. Jesus Delgado Memorial Hospital, more popularly known as the Delgado Clinic, has been championing mother care for 70 years with a record of more than a hundred thousand babies being delivered to date. From normal births to high-risk complications, the Delgado Clinic has taken an extra measure of love and personalized care as all mothers do to make sure their child not only lives, but flourishes.
 

Dr. Rolando “Oyie” Balburias, President and General Manager of Delgado Clinic once stated that , “We at Delgado Clinic would like to continue the legacy of our late founder, Dr. Jesus Delgado, his VISION and MISSION, and on being the pioneer advocate of CHAMPION OF MOTHER CARE for the past 70 years.”

 

True to its legacy, the Delgado Clinic introduces the Optimal Birth Outcome (OBO) program, a free three-day workshop that serves as the ultimate care, support and education system for moms-to-be designed to minimize or even eliminate congenital defect, premature birth, new-born infections, and other chronic complications for both mothers and children.

 

OPTIMAL BIRTH OUTCOME

 

An Optimal Birth Outcome (OBO) is achieved when there is zero or reduced complications. The OBO program does this by providing added-value services in support of the foundational needs of every individual mother. No matter what level of physical or emotional health they mother comes in with, the goal of the program is to provide the best possible childbearing outcome for each mother and child.

 

The OBO program focuses on five aspects of health that are scientifically proven to have wide ranging effects for every pregnancy.

•    Nutrition and Wellness- Delgado Clinic has localized the latest scientific nutrition information to support reduced negative birth outcomes, achieve optimum growth and development of the baby and provide a stable environment from which both mother and child may spring from.
 

•    Biotransformation & Elimination of Toxicants- The advent of urbanization has surrounded mothers with multiple toxic elements that are often missed and unassessed. Pulling from the latest scientific evidence the OBO program equips mothers with the practical knowledge of avoiding and substituting today’s most commonly used harmful chemicals.

•    Stress Management- Stress during pregnancy affects a child’s developing brain, metabolic system and body. Through the OBO stress mangament workshop mothers are taught the multiple ways of managing stress and its link to long term maternal and child diseases.

•    Exercise in Pregnancy - Physical exercise is an activity that improves or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness. Exercise during pregnancy is important and can help with some common discomforts of pregnancy and support the body for labor, delivery and life after delivery.

• Sleep Management- Establishing good sleep patterns during pregnancy is physically, psychologically and emotionally important. A good sleep pattern plays an important role in the preparation for birth, and protects the baby from the psychological stresses and strains of pregnancy.

 

Empowered by Johnson & Johnson, the First Time Mom Unit (FTMU) facility that caters to first time moms in their medical and hospital needs, and the Delgado Clinic’s Optimal Birth Outcome (OBO) program aims to deliver enriching workshops for the mother not only to give birth to a healthy baby, but also to be holistically healthy before, during, and after the pregnancy.
 

 

 
SIGN UP FOR 3-DAY WORKSHOP

 

By signing onto the First Time Mom Unit (FTMU) and Optimal Birth Outcome (OBO) workshops, moms-to-be also become eligible to join on the “Bet on Your D-Day.” The exclusive contest created by the Delgado Clinic to give OBO participants more than just an educational reward but a chance to win discounts on their maternity packages and other amazing prizes.

The OBO program is scheduled to launch on January 20 followed by the succeeding workshops on January 27 and February 3, 2018 at the Delgado Clinic.

For more information on the OBO program, please visit the First Time Mom Unit of Jesus Delgado Memorial Hospital located at 7 Kamuning Road, Diliman, Quezon City, or visit their website,

http://www.jesusdelgadohospital.com/

Facebook: Jesus Delgado Memorial Hospital 

Instagram: @delgadoclinicph

 

Kain Tulog Gang : A New Year Celebration To Remember

Festivity never ends...Yes! We started the first Saturday of 2018 with a bang! The Ang Foodie Family was so privileged to be a part of the annual KTG New Year Celebration that always happen at F1 Hotel, the home of KTG.

 

The Kain Tulog Gang consists of foodies from different walks of life. There you see number of families, singles, doubles…etc. Other members are even hardcore chefs and entrepreneurs. We also have celebrity bloggers. Name it!

The Ang Foodie Family got the chance to have some foodie adventures with KTG from late 2016. Since then, our life has never been the same again! Cheers! Thanks to GURU Spanky Enriquez for giving us a chance to have an extended family in the form of KTG.

 

And my Happy Pill felt so happy upon seeing Serenitea, she have never tasted it before. She got excited to give it a sip. Actually, she's not adventurous when it comes to drinks, she always go for iced tea, strawberry lemonade and water. This time she enjoyed the MILO flavor of Serenitea, the "kids choice". While the mom fell in love with Okinawa and the dad loved the winner Wintermelon. 

 

Salmon Mousse

You can start with light, and that's what I did. I love the tiny bites of these lovely pieces.



Stuffed Beef Belly

A stunning beauty from a far. This is the highlight of the feast. The stuffed veggies made it more appealing to me.

Herb Chicken with Hoisin Mint Jelly

Shrimp & Gazpacho Shooters

  

The La Petite Fromagerie Raclette buffet table was also a blockbuster. Yes, it's overwhelmingly impressive. The truffle cream cheese, oh heaven! Mr. Ang may not be that cheesy, but he served me the cheesy plates. And of course, I also enjoyed the nuts and .

 

I've tasted different brands of ham during the long Christmas Holiday and this one of The Plaza Ham made my night. Paired with the fluffy pandesal. It's like sandwich all night. The Best! Simply amazing flavorful meat that will definitely meet your expectations.



 

That night, Mr. Ang indulged much with his personal favorite ham. Knowing him as carnivore in the family, he did not leave the party without at least two rounds of this.

Wok Fry Ratatouille

The colorful veggies was also prepared for us to enjoy a healthy side of the feasting.  The Prosciutto Roll, also there on the other side.



Tinapa and Aligue Pasta

Our young foodie got her four personal favorites for the night. First, the Tinapa and Aligue pasta.  She said it's good and simple. Second, the Fish Roulade in Creamy Mushroom Masala. She loves bite sized food, one reason why she picked it. Her third favorite was the Herb Chicken with Hoisin Mint Jelly, Abi said, it's really good. While her last favorite of course, the LECHON.






Prosciutto Roll



Fish Roulade in Creamy Mushroom Masala

As for me, I also loved the Fish Roulade in creamy mushroom masala. So smooth and like it simply melted in my mouth. I so love this one. But wait, my plate also got filled with this savory pork too. What can I say? The feasting really never ends.

Thanks Chef Chubby for offering all these mouthwatering and amazingly beautiful dishes that made our gastronomic experiences worth tummymembering.  That's from our own foodie dictionary, hahahaha! 

The KTG party will not be complete without capping the night with Videoke! I bravely started the 1st song, and the rest gave in!  

 

And here's the one that made Chef Sharwin and Rich cry!

 

 

 

We also brought home goodies and gifts from some new-found friends from The KTG family members. Thanks to you! We're so blessed to win from the early raffle too, gift certificate from MANGO TREE, our favorite Thai restaurant. Plus a special big envelope from KTG care of The Bistro Group.

 

Such a busog, fun-filled night with the gang. Thank you so much KTG Family for making us feel like your adopted family, ahahahaha!

 

Such an awesome night of the first Saturday of the year 2018. Chees to more good vibes, good laughs and good food trippings ahead of us.

Thank you The Kain Tulog Gang for inviting us!  

 

Again, our heartfelt thanks to our generous sponsors

The Plaza Ham @theplazainc www.theplazacatering.com

La Petite Fromagerie @lapetitefromagerie www.lapetitefromagerie.ph

Serenitea @iloveSerenitea www.ilovserenitea.com

Swizzle Mobile Bar @swizzlemobilebar  www.swizzlemobilebar.com

Super special thanks to F1 Hotel, the home of KTG!

F1 Hotel is located at 32nd Street, Taguig City. 

The ANG Foodie Family

God bless Everyone
Have a happy New Year!