Last February 23, I was able to cover the Grand Finals of the Yoshinoya Beef Gyudon Eating Contest.   A yearly activity of Yoshinoya Philippines headed by President and General Manager Timothy James Yang.  The event was held at the New Activity Center of Glorietta 1 in Makati City with twenty eight (28) finalists who competed during the qualifying rounds from different stores of Yoshinoya in past month.


Aside from the 28 contestants present in the Grand Finals there were also contestant from different medias, like the print, television, radio and online.  One of our famed blogger friend Florencio Jusay, Jr. was one of the contender.

Healthy foods are one of Kenny Rogers Roasters best offering.  Since most people nowadays are cutting down with their food intake and more on the healthy foods, Kenny Rogers  has another treat for their patronizers.  Kenny's serving their newest addition, the Saucy Roast Chicken with three new sauces to choose, savor and crave for.

The newest Saucy Roast Chicken was introduced and served during the Kenny Rogers Roaster's 3rd Bloggers Night Event held at the Kenny Rogers Roasters Store in SM Megamall.


Each sauce compliments the Saucy Roast Chicken differently. Infused with the flavors of pepper and fragrant garlic, the new chicken flavor is best enjoyed with any of the three sauces that could make dining an immeasurably enjoyable experience. For that extra bite, Cracked Peppercorn Sauce - flavorful gravy dotted with cracked black pepper – is perfect; while diners who dig the taste of the distinct sweetness of barbecue, would choose Sweet BBQ Sauce in a wink. It would be a ‘sin’ not to try Creamy Mushroom Sauce – creamy savory gravy peppered with mushroom bits.


Among the three, the Cracked Peppercorn Sauce is my favorite gravy taste with a kick of cracked black pepper.  With the sauce choices you can only avail one sauce of your choice per order and if you want to taste the other sauces you'll have to pay for it.  For me, I definitely would not advice for a mix.  They don't jive very much.



Before the chicken was served they first introduced us their three flavorful side dishes, the Mediterranean Pasta, Eggplant Pomodoro and Mashed Sweet Potato.  They say good luck comes in 3s so they decided to make this a trifecta offer.  The Mediterranean Pasta is a light but flavorful medley of premium pasta, roasted eggplant, olives, tomatoes, and parmesan cheese tossed in Kenny's very own tomato vinaigrette; the Eggplant Pomodoro is a fire-roasted eggplant baked with chunky, Italian-style tomato sauce, topped with parmesan cheese; and Mashed Sweet Potato is a nutritional side with a sweet, buttery, and slightly creamy taste and aroma.


Here's what Ms. Meggie Bolinao-Jose, Kenny Rogers Roasters' Marketing Director has to say, "These delightful chicken and sauce matches are our delightful gifts to foodies.  It's a new set of pleasant surprises for our guest. There is no eaier way to put it.  It's definitely another way of enjoying the unique Kenny experience."

The trifecta side dish and the Saucy Roast Chicken are just the perfect food to have.


Saucy Roast Chicken is available with Solo Plates, Group Meals, Healthy Plates and Combo Meals, and is available for dine-in, take out and delivery. This uniquely Kenny Rogers product will be available in all its restaurants until June 30, 2012 so visit your favorite branch today.

Call 555-9000 for Kenny’s deliciously healthy delivery. For more details on Kenny Rogers mouthwatering food choices, log on to www.kennys.com.ph.

This March 1 (Thursday), 10 am at the PICC, Kyle Imao, hailed as the First Pinoy Junior Masterchef will be in the midst of major players in the food and beverage industry. The 12-year old champ will do the ribbon cutting for Tradecon as it launches its 5th Annual Food and Beverage Expo and HORECA (Hotel, Restaurant and Caterers Expo) which will run until March 4.


Over 300 exhibitors will be present at the expo,including both local and international suppliers, distributors, and manufacturers. International exhibitors from Indonesia, Malaysia,Thailand, Vietnam, Korea and the United States will also showcase their products.

For more information, log on to pifbex.com or call 395-5009.

Kenny Rogers Roasters got a whole lot of offerings, specially for this coming holiday season.  As we all know Kenny Rogers Roasters has been one of the restaurants that has been providing great dining experience and they are known for their consistent innovation and creative ways in delighting their guests.

The leading roasted chicken restaurant in the Philippines offers not just one but five new products that guarantee a memorable dining experience - a testament to Kenny's brand promise to provide not only tasty but health food choices.

1. Kenny’s Honey Roast Chicken, a mouth-watering, juicy, and perfectly roasted chicken infused with honey and maple. This new chicken flavor is served with Kenny’s own honey-garlic sauce and a definite palate pleaser. Now, you have more than one reason to enjoy roasted chicken at Kenny Rogers! The new ‘honey’ in the menu can be ordered a la carte at only P399 for a whole chicken. Or it can be enjoyed with Kenny’s Solo Plates, Healthy Plates, Combo Meals and Group Meals.  “With the introduction of the Honey Roast Chicken we are raising the bar in healthy eating. It’s our commitment to provide valued guests with smart and unique offers that are truly delicious but not heavy on the budget,” says Meggie Bolinao-Jose, Kenny Rogers’ Marketing Director.
2. Garlic Parmesan Green Beans is steamed fresh green beans tossed in garlic butter sauce, and sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese.
3. While Sour Cream and Chives Potatoes are baked marble potatoes coated in sour cream and chives butter mix.
4. Aglio Olio is perfectly cooked pasta with an olive oil based sauce, with garlic bits and chopped olives lending their distinct flavor.
5. The new Turnip Salad – a light salad made with crunchy turnip strips, carrots, cucumber, and red cabbage tossed in a sweet and tart mango dressing.