LIST: IG-worthy drip donuts and other food news, releases, and promos this July
It’s almost payday, which gives us a good reason to treat ourselves.
For some, it could mean a trip to the spa or a shopping spree at the mall. But for others, it translates to “me time” at their favorite restaurant with good food on the side—lots of it.
If you’re part of the latter, we’ve got a roundup of food and beverage news, deals, and releases that are tough to pass up. Heavy meals, desserts, milk tea, booze, you name it, there’s something here that could bring you delight this July. You’re welcome.
In case you missed it: Tender Bob’s is now at the SM Mall of Asia. If you’re craving some meaty dishes, this steakhouse will not disappoint. Drop by the new branch with a friend or two one July weekend to enjoy some freebies such as Salisbury Steakburger Meal (July 15-17), Original Steakburger Meal (July 22-24), and Baked Ziti (July 29-31) for a minimum purchase of P1,000.
Treat yourself to some delectable meals and desserts at City of Dreams Manila, which recently released the seasonal menus of Nobu Manila, Haliya, and Red Ginger starting this month. From Filipino cuisine to New-Style Japanese and Southeast Asian items, each one is crafted to give your tastebuds a fine, culinary adventure that could only leave you wanting more. Among the must-try dishes are the Alimango sa Gata at Haliya, Australian Lamb Chop at Nobu Manila, and the Cucuk Udang at Red Ginger.
Can’t resist donuts? You’re going to love Krispy Kreme’s newest release in celebration of its 85th birthday. Available until July 31 per piece, half-dozen, dozen, and double dozen boxes, the new Chocolate Birthday Drip Cake is a “tri-color chocolate cake topped with fun birthday sprinkles, no birthday will be complete without this one-of-a-kind unglazed decadent masterpiece piped with yellow, purple, and blue white chocolate.” Price starts at P55.
Feel like whipping up your own dessert at home? The new Eden Cream Cheese is here to make your cheesecake and brownies even creamier. Made from high-quality, farm-fresh milk, it’s perfect for bakers who are looking for affordable options that don’t compromise on taste and quality.
For fans of black tea, FRNK has come up with satisfying options such as the Kuro Miruku (iced shaken Uji Kyoto black tea with fresh milk, dark sugar, and blue tea pearls) and Kuro Lava Chizu (Uji Kyoto black tea mixed with fresh milk, fruit honey, blue tea mochi, and cheese cap on top). Prices range from P110 to P145, while the calories are between 180 to 250.
Speaking of tea, Tiger Sugar partnered with Shopee to let you avail of a limited edition rewards card from July 15 until Aug. 15. When you get a P140 drink in Tiger Sugar branches nationwide, you can get a stamp for every purchase and receive a sweet treat from milk tea brand upon completion of 12 stamps. “Just make sure to have your Shopee app ready and then show your account along with your rewards card when you purchase to get a stamp.”
Whisky, anyone? Scotch whisky brand 100 Pipers is now in the Philippines. This award-winning blended Scotch whisky gives off a “sweet, complex, and rounded blend with a fruity nose and a delicate honey flavor. The whisky is matured in first-filled American oak casts that lend smoothness and smokiness to the final product.” It has won various awards and accolades, including gold medals in the 2019 and 2020 International Spirits Challenge, silver medal in the 2019 International Wine & Spirit competition, and bronze medal in the 2019 World Whiskies Awards.
Fancy a chicken burger? For the first time ever, Shack Shack is adding dark meat chicken to its menu, and is turning up the heat on their chicken sandwich. Meet the Shake Shack Dark Meat Hot Chicken, a chicken thigh sandwich dusted with hot pepper blend, topped with Louisiana hot sauce slaw and kosher dill pickles. If you need something to cool your mouth down, you may get the Shake and Spice set (P530) which includes a Dark Meat Hot Chicken and a milkshake of your choice. Or if you want to try Shake Shack's chicken variants, the Chicks All That includes a Dark Meat Hot Chicken, Chicken Shack, 6pc Chicken Bites for just P780.
GrabFood users may also get as much as P800 Shake Shack vouchers that they can use on their next purchase. Just a Dark Meat Hot Chicken item or set on GrabFood with a minimum spend of P800 from July 25 to August 24!