Rediscover a Filipino First with Sentro 1771’s New Menu

In 2002, Sentro 1771 exploded on the local culinary scene with its original Modern Filipino cuisine.

  Executive Chef Vicky Pacheco brought Filipino cuisine to the next level by presenting local dishes in a chic and elegant setting, combining Swiss and French techniques with familiar Filipino flavors.
People lined up outside to get a taste of her famous Corned Beef Sinigang.

Banana Tart

Sentro 1771's Modern Filipino cuisine fired up the imaginations of chefs around the country and started a new trend in contemporary Filipino restaurants.

Today, Chef Vicky continues to innovate with Sentro 1771's new menu. 

The items are classified not as fish, meat, or appetizers, but according to every guest's needs. First-time diners must try the Sentro Signature Dishes.

Foodies looking for something new and exciting will be delighted with the A la Sentro offerings. Busy professionals with no time to cook can indulge in comfort food from the Home Cooking and Filipino Favorites section. The Vegetables and Salads section is sure to satisfy vegetarians and healthy eaters. The Rice section celebrates the Filipino staple with creative offerings that are meals in themselves. The extensive menu includes compelling choices from its Pica Pica, Spring Rolls, Inihaw and Iba't Ibang Adobo. This goes to show how Chef Vicky keeps the customers' best interests at heart.

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Water Worth: Just How Much Is Right For You

Water is essential to our bodies. It has many benefits that help us lose weight, gain muscle, and stay focused on our tasks. While most people know the benefits of water, most of us ask: how much is enough?

 “In my experience, most people are not aware of how much they’re drinking and are not drinking enough – many, as little as half of what they need.”-says Amanda Carlson, RD, Director of Performance Nutrition at Athletes’ Performance, which trains many world- class athletes

While most people say that the number of glasses you don’t drink in a day isn’t important, it is. Knowing how much you drink will help you stay hydrated at all times. 

Water is involved in every cellular process and once dehydrated; these processes slow down and affect your metabolism, along with other bodily functions. 

While some people may not be concerned with monitoring their drinking habit, note that even just being 1% dehydrated already affects the body greatly.

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The search for the next Cobra Pinoy Heroes is on

There is always hope in the face of hindrances, and heroes in the face of hardship. That’s why this 2013, Cobra Energy Drink announces the return of Cobra Pinoy Heroes, where they search for Filipinos who exemplify hero-like qualities through their own little ways. This story-telling project aims to recognize Filipinos from all walks of life that have contributed to nation building, no matter how big or small the deed is.

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Join Ayos Dito.ph's Post Share and Win Promo

This rainy season, it’s high time to clear up some space in the house to welcome better things. De-clutter your closet by selling tight-fitting clothes, unused uniforms, formal wear and rarely used accessories online. You can also organize the kitchen, garage, attic and your cosy little siesta corner by letting go of items you don’t need, and posting them for sale on AyosDito.ph!

Sell an item you don’t need and WIN a gadget you want!

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A Fruity Twist on a Beloved Dunkin' Classic

Living in the tropics means we have classic go-to fruits for every season. What’s even better is that we can enjoy them year-round, come rain or come shine. Looking for specialty fruits per region is also an exciting adventure, because the Philippines seems to have as many fruits as it does regions.

Fruity Donut Lemon

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"Mom and Me" at the Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila

Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila honours every Mom on Mother’s Day (May 12, 2013) with gastronomic delights and a day of fun. Make a fashion statement by coordinating your outfit with your Mom for a chance to win luxurious Pevonia beauty products.

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Dunkin’ Donuts Philippines Celebrates 32nd Anniversary with Red Cross

Dunkin’ Donuts Philippines Celebrates 32ndanniversary with Red Cross by giving back with blood donations

Derek Ramsay at Dugong Alay, Dugtong Buhay, the eighth annual bloodletting drive of Golden Donuts Inc., exclusive Philippine licensee of Dunkin’ Donuts, in partnership with the Philippine National Red Cross.

In 1981, Golden Donuts Inc. was founded as the exclusive licensee in the Philippines of the world’s most famous coffee and donut chain, Dunkin’ Donuts. For 32 years, Dunkin’ Donuts continued to serve Filipinos with mouthwatering donuts, freshly brewed coffee, and savory sandwiches that have become part of the Filipino’s everyday life.

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Wine, Dine and Chill at The Wine Bar

Whether alone or hitting the town with your fellow closest gourmands, selecting a bottle of wine to accompany your feast can seem daunting if one feels they lack pairing know-how. Not at The Wine Bar, where the restaurant not only caters to foodies and wine lovers, but also to those who aim to understand the art of wine pairing.

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Decadent Graduation Cakes at Café 1771

From the smooth and velvety to the sweet cakes without the guilt, Café 1771 presents its homespun cake creations by Pastry Chef Arnold Bautista that will surely make your beloved graduate say that life is sweet. Available in 2-inch round sizes good for 2 persons, this petite cake is perfect for gift or when you want a cake dessert that tastes good as it looks.

Rose Noire

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Mochi Sweets now in Manila!

Banking on Filipino’s sweet tooth and penchant for embracing food from around the world, the wildly popular MOCHI SWEETS has made its way into the local food scene and is sure to create a mochi craze as seen in Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and China.

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Triple Treats, Triple the Fun, Triple the Food Trip at SM Manila!

It’s the season for Food Tour! It’s time to celebrate the assimilation of cultures and the diversities that created the Pinoy we know then that we continue to improve now.

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Saltimbanco by Cirque du Soleil in Manila

Cirque du Soleil is back in the Philippines!  

After the success of Varekai, another spectacular show by Cirque du Soleil is set to capture our fascination. Saltimbanco is a signature classic show of the group and considered as the company's longest-running touring show, is coming to Manila for the very first time this August 9-19 only at Mall of Asia Arena and will take us into an amazing world inspired by the urban fabric of the metropolis and its colorful inhabitants.

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Chicken Deli and SM Treat Elementary School Kids to a fun story-telling session

photo credits to owner

CHICKEN DELI in partnership with SM Malls have come together on July 17, 2012 at SM City Mall to advocate the importance of the National Children’s Book Reading Day, an event to show care and importance for children. CHICKEN DELI invited TV host, brand endorser, national athlete, actor and father Judah Paolo to read children books to the students of Bagong Pag-asa Elementary School and Sto. Cristo Elementary School.

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The search for the next K-Pop Superstar begins!

Are you aspiring to be Korea’s next pop sensation? 

Make K-Pop Star Hunt your first step to stardom! With the success of its first season – attracting more than 50 million viewers across Asia – K-Pop Star Hunt is set to make its triumphant comeback for a second season.

tvN, Asia’s leading Korean Entertainment Channel launches K-Pop Star Hunt Season 2 and is once again looking for the next K-POP Superstar!

Through K-Pop Star Hunt (Season 2), talents across Asia will have the incredible opportunity to make K-Pop miracles of their own. Aspirants from the Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Japan will be given the opportunity to battle it out to become the next K-Pop superstar.

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Candice Adea: Victor, Helsinki International Ballet Competition

Candice Adea, Ballet Philippines’ principal dancer, won First Prize, Senior Women’s Division at the recently concluded Helsinki International Ballet Competition held last June 7, 2012, one of the most prestigious ballet competitions in the world. The competition drew 69 dancers from 28 countries, including USA, China, Japan, Finland, Canada, Italy and Cuba, among others.

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Ballet Philippines Opens 43rd Season with Local and International Works

A bold gala of local and international works opens the season of Ballet Philippines’ 43rd Season: Dragon Song in Songs, on July 6-8, 2012 at the CCP Main Theater.

“Dragon years are always significant with their great energy and sense of renewal, the beginning of a new cycle,” says BP Artistic Director Paul Alexander Morales. “ Let’s all rally behind and embrace the company that has brought much pride to the country—after all, it is truly OUR OWN.”

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Cirque Mother Africa 2012 To Perform At Resorts World Manila

For the first time in Manila, the world-renowned Cirque Mother Africa (created by professional acrobat Winston Ruddle) will dazzle and mesmerize local audiences with wild African music, dance and performance in a two-hour showcase starting from April 19 to 22 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila.

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Protect Your Skin from the Sun with SunProtec

I love outdoor activities like going to the beach, hiking and doing some sports under the heat of the sun.  Having fun outdoors is the way to go during summer. But having fun outdoors entails some caution. One way to do it is to protect yourself from the harmful effects of excessive sun exposure.

You have to protect yourself from sun's harmful rays while enjoying and having fun. One way of protecting yourself is by applying sunblock unto skin. SunProtec is a revolutionary skin care product of Kohl Industries Corporation, a leading manufacturer of industrial and personal care products.

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Koala's March: A loving treats for adults and kids

In ancient times, chocolate symbolized fertility, health, life and even royalty. Today, chocolate is synonymous to love…. between lovers and friends, and not forget, among our children!

Chocolate gifts are shared in premium bars or in assorted shapes with various fillings in classy boxes.  But now there is a chocolatey fun way to share the love and laughter that this season of love brings….Koala’s March!

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PIFBEX and HORECA 2012

TRADECON, INC. will be staging it's 5th International exposition on food service, catering systems, specialty foods, beverages and wines, food franchising, supplies, equipment and technology dubbed as Philippine International Food and Beverage Expo 2012 (PIFBEX 2012) and Hotel, Restaurant, Cafe-Caterers' Expo Philippines (HORECA PHIILIPPINES 2012) to be held at the PICC Forum 1-3, CCP Complex Roxas Blvd. Pasay City, Manila Philippines on March 1-4, 2012. 

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