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Christmas came early for children of Sapang Uwak Elementary School in Porac, Pampanga after they received special gifts courtesy of Cabalen chain of restaurants. Led by Diane Tiongson, Vice President for Cabalen Management Company Inc., the group distributed school bags with supplies to the kids through its outreach program dubbed "Cabalen Para Sa Kabataan." Tiongson said that the distribution of special gifts is part of the social responsibility program of Cabalen restaurants.  "Cabalen cares to those who are in need. That's why we always hold CSR events like this so that we can reach out to them and help them in our own way," Tiongson also said. Now on its 33rd year, Cabalen started out as a resto that serves a la carte on West Avenue in Quezon City. It was in 1992 when they finally introduced the buffet set-up in Makati City. These days, Cabalen's biggest branch is located at the Mall of Asia compound in Pasay City. Caba...

Eat your way through delicious maki, salmon, sushi, and sashimi, and celebrate the very best Japanese food at Bless Okiniiri Japanese Resto, which serves traditional dishes, as well as modern takes with ancient practices. Bless Okiniiri Japanese Resto opened its third branch at Vista Mall Molino in Cavite last October 26. The two other branches of Bless Okiniiri Japanese Restaurant are: The Shops Azuela Cove, J.P. Laurel Avenue, Lanang corner R. Castillo St., Davao City; 285 Aguirre Avenue, BF Homes, Paranaque City; and Vista Mall Molino, Daang Hari, Bacoor, Cavite. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., his Japanese restaurant has quickly become a favorite in Cavite, drawing crowds of Japanese food lovers since it opened. BLESS OKINIIRI JAPANESE RESTO OPENS AT VISTA MALL IN BACOOR, CAVITE - The third brand of Bless Okiniiri Japanese Resto opened at Vista Mall Molino in Daang Hari, Bacoor, Cavite last Oct. 26. In photo are (from left) Bing Harris, former beauty queen-entrepreneur...

A top Filipino catering restaurant - Senyor Kumpadre - is popular for its coal-grilled chicken and pork, a really good treat for the senses that every family member would surely enjoy. Located on Kalayaan Avenue in Quezon City, Senyor Kumpadre boasts about its friendly and welcoming staff members, the entertainment which includes a show kitchen, and an acoustic show band, and the remarkable "Instagram-mable''ambience of the place. The architecture and interior design of the restaurant is truly cozy and comfortable, making it a very good place to celebrate like wedding reception, birthday parties and other important events. Since then, until now, the main catch for Senyor Kumpadre customers has always been the food. The best-selling Crispy Pata, Bagnet and Kare-Kare patterned after the family's most treasured recipes, are just some of the choices on the menu that really make the people coming back. So how did Senyor Kumparde Restaurant come to ...

Ready for an adventure in flavor? Snowbing Korean Dessert Cafe brings you a dazzling lineup—think mountains of juicy fruits, dreamy green tea confections, over-the-top chocolate wonders, and feel-good healthy picks. There’s an epic treat waiting for everyone! Plunge into a rainbow of fruit desserts—no excuse required! Every bite promises an explosion of color and pure joy. Find Snowbing at the Garden Restaurants, TriNoma Level 4, Quezon City—where every spoonful sparks delight, and every dessert transforms your day into a party. One of the great things about these ice desserts is that they don't melt quickly. Unlike halo-halo, a popular Filipino treat, Snowbing's shaved-ice desserts last longer and gently melt in your mouth. The serving bowl for Snowbing's ice dessert is impressively large, easily serving up to two people with its generous portion size. If you prefer something warm, try their hot toasts topped with sweets and whipped cream. Choose from fla...