Month: November 2011

8 Effective Ways to Market Food Online (and Make Money)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Mercato

I was convinced by Eireen to share my learnings on how to effectively market food online to increase your sales specially this coming Holiday Season.  I’ve learned a lot from food blogging for close to 7 years, delivering home-based gourmet food via Foodie Delivery and launching successful food markets — Mercato Centrale @ BGC, Midnight … Continue reading 8 Effective Ways to Market Food Online (and Make Money)

SODERNO Nights and Alabang Mornings

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Mercato

Read Firsts:– Announcing… SODERNO@MOLITO -The Newest Weekend Lifestyle Market in the South!– The Rise of Soderno @ Molito…– Our First Soderno @ Molito Weekend! Thank you for all the support for the first opening weekend of Soderno @ Molito, Alabang! Here is a photo essay of the first of many Soderno weekends in Molito, Alabang:

Amoroso Rolls…the Secret to Authentic Philly Cheese Steak?

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

Read First: The Cheese Steak Shop: Authentic Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich, Anyone? The Cheese Steak Shop’s The King of Philly! Ever since my first visit to The Cheese Steak Shop in Manila (where I was disappointed with the quality of their bread), I’ve always wondered how an Amoroso Roll would taste like. Some say most shops in … Continue reading Amoroso Rolls…the Secret to Authentic Philly Cheese Steak?

DISTRITO at Makati… Finally!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Mercato

Read First: OAP | Announcing…DISTRITO Makati! On this site will rise DISTRITO — a weekday late night market that will be open every Wednesday to Friday from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. where you can enjoy a uniquely Makati experience! This will be a roving and food truck market in the heart of Makati — the … Continue reading DISTRITO at Makati… Finally!

P.F. Chang’s in Manila?

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

1/19/2012: To P.F. Chang’s or Not to P.F. Chang’s in Manila? In my recent trip to the U.S., I found out that when people crave Chinese food they either go to a quick serve Panda Express or to one of the most popular American Chinese restaurant chains there — P.F. Chang’s China Bistro. P.F. Chang’s, with its … Continue reading P.F. Chang’s in Manila?

My Chipotle Experience

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, #Travel, Food

Chipotle is named after the Mexican seasoning made from smoked Red Jalapeno peppers. I’ve always wondered why foodies keep raving about Chipotle and why it inspired Ristras, Chihuahua and Faburrito here in Manila. It’s been said that it changed the way people look at a burrito — “It’s not just a burrito. It’s a foil-wrapped, hand-crafted, … Continue reading My Chipotle Experience

Our First Soderno @ Molito Weekend!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Mercato

Please join us as we celebrate the opening of Soderno @ Molito, the newest weekend lifestyle market in the south!  Almost one year after we opened Mercato Centrale @ BGC last November 21, 2010, we are ready to launch its sister market in the south. Soderno is a haven for emerging talents in fashion and … Continue reading Our First Soderno @ Molito Weekend!

El Kapitan’s Spiced Chai, Party Fuel’s Mojito Mocktail and Arizona Iced Tea

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines, Food, Ultimate Taste Test

Here are the Rockwell UTT Winners for the Beverage Category: Rockwell UTT Drinks Winner #1:EL KAPITAN FOOD ENTERPRISE4.25  165 foodies rated 5- Awesome! I would recommend it!  77 foodies rated 4- I love it!  46 foodies rated 3- We had a good time.  13 foodies rated 2- It is OK.   4 foodies rated 1- Thanks, but it could be better. El Kapitan is a consistent … Continue reading El Kapitan’s Spiced Chai, Party Fuel’s Mojito Mocktail and Arizona Iced Tea

Goldilocks Secrets Revealed!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Food

I’ve always believed that one’s lasting legacy is the greatest gift one can ever give to family, friends, and community of fans. I admire how Milagros Leelin-Yee and Clarita Leelin-Go, the founders of Goldilocks, decided to reveal their closely guarded secret recipes on what made Goldilocks the most-loved pasalubong, pang-regalo and pambaon brand in the … Continue reading Goldilocks Secrets Revealed!