What reminds you of your teenage years? That was the theme of Jollibee's JollyHotdog launch with new celebrity endorser Sarah Geronimo.
Drink, desserts, modern and interesting interiors, Chef went out and greeted us, Eton Centris' unique structures
Greenwich celebrated International Friendship Day (celebrated every first day of August) by introducing the Greenwich Bigatin Friends and launching 2 new Overloaded Bigatin Pizzas—the Hungarian Sausage & Bacon Overload and Shrimp & Garlic Overload.
The Hungarian Sausage has twice the usual amount of Hungarian sausage and crispy bacon strips topped with 100% mozzarella cheese. The Shrimp & Garlic Overload, on the other hand (my favorite!), boasts of generous servings 1/3 pound of juicy grilled shrimp, complemented with roasted garlic, onions and fresh green bell peppers—all packed atop a thick bed of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.
Aside from the two new pizza flavors, a new dessert was also introduced—the Greenwich Pizza Cookie. A flavorful dessert of Butterfinger chocolate-stuffed cookie topped with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream, drizzled with rich chocolate syrup, and sprinkled with crushed Butterfinger chocolate.
*For more information, log on to www.greenwich.com.ph
Jollibee recently launched the Transformers Animated Jollibee Kids Party, thrilling young and young-at-heart fans of the popular alien robots.
Now here are great endings to cap an authentic Indian feast! These featured desserts certainly deserve a separate post. Each is uniquely Indian and not your ordinary dessert fare. Namaste!
Pistachio Kulfi P125 - a flavored frozen dessert made from milk which originated in India similar to ice cream in taste, texture and preparation; takes longer to melt than ice cream; a fitting dessert to after a spicy meal with its creamy consistency and nutty pistachio bits - heaven!
Masala Chai P80 -"spiced tea"; beverage from the Indian subcontinent made by brewing tea with a mixture of aromatic Indian spices and herbs; a perfect alternative to coffee
Buttered Naan P70 - a generic term for various flat-breads from different parts of the world, the name stems from (New) Persian; a typical naan recipe involves mixing white flour with salt, a yeast culture, and enough yogurt to make a smooth, elastic dough; not exactly a dessert fare but its great to munch on even after a meal because of its buttery flavor
Gulab Jamun P80 - Milkballs in Sweet Syrup also known as "waffle balls," is a popular dessert in countries of the Indian Subcontinent such as India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh from Persian; from gulab, "rosewater" referring to the rosewater-scented syrup, and"Syzygium jambolanum" , a South Asian fruit with a similar size and shape; for the sweet tooth this wonderful dessert is served comes in four packed "waffle balls" best coupled with Masala Chai
Namaste!
Namaste India
Monday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m
Unit 1A Kensington Place, 1st Ave. corner 29th St.
Burgos Circle, Crescent Part West,
Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
(02) 403-6088
Their interior is very sleek and modern but with touches of Indian culture particularly with their interesting wall decors. I fancy the subtle details of their napkin holders, sugar and cream container and water glass tray (3rd and 4th photos above) all silver and with intricate designs. A table for four or eight are available ergonomically spaced and very comfortable. The ambience is laid back, enjoying good food while watching the latest Indian music videos on their telly. They are available for private functions it and can fit approximately 30-50 people easily. Oh and as stated above they are Halal-certified and vegetarian friendly.
*left to right: Strawberry (Sweet) Lassi; Chicken Seekh Kebab;Fish Tikka;Golden Cauliflower;Prawn Pullow;Chicken Reshmi Kebab;Machi Masala;Kashmiri Pullow
Namaste is a common spoken greeting or salutation which simply means "I bow to you", accompanied by a slight bow made with hands pressed together, palms touching and fingers pointed upwards, in front of the chest. A few weeks ago the privilege to feast on authentic Indian and Halal certified food here in the Metro is now noted as a remarkable gustatory experience!
Strawberry (Sweet) Lassi P80 - is a popular and traditional Punjabi yogurt-based drink of India and Pakistan; this is sweet lassi, blended with sugar or fruits (strawberry) instead of spices; served refreshingly cold; also great to cleanse one's palate after a spicy dish
Chicken Seekh Kebab P140 - chicken mixed with traditional herbs and seasonings; served sans skewers
Fish Tikka P200 - fish coated in Tikka paste and then grilled/barbecued
Golden Cauliflower P160 - yellow cauliflower deep fried until it turns to a golden crisp; surprisingly not oily due to Namaste's technique and a best bet for vegetarians; yellow cauliflower tastes almost the same as white cauliflower but definitely looks more enticing
Prawn Pullow P245 - rice cooked with prawns, spices and onions; a light fragrant dish perfect to accompany kebab dishes
Chicken Reshmi Kebab P140 - chicken mixed with Reshmi Masala; served sans skewers
Machchi Masala P225 - medium sized grouper fish fillets mixed with salt and Turmeric powder fried until golden brown then coconut milk, ground Masala and Tamarind juice; perfect with rice
Kashmiri Pullow P180 - rice cooked with nuts, aromatic spices and fruits; perfect accompaniment to any main dish
Glossary of Terms:
*Sweet lassi - a form of lassi flavored with sugar, rosewater and/or lemon, strawberry or other fruit juices
*Kebab - the traditional meat for kebab is lamb, but depending on local tastes and taboos, it may now be beef, goat, chicken, pork; fish and seafood; or even vegetarian foods like tofu; served on the skewer or döner kebab served wrapped in bread with a salad and a dressing
*Tikka - a piece of meat, such as a cutlet, and the popular dish chicken tikka is made of chicken cutlets in a marinade; made from a mixture of aromatic spices and dahi (the Indian word for plain yoghurt)
*Pullow - (Basmati- a variety of long grain rice grown in India and Pakistan, notable for its fragrance and delicate, nuanced flavor); rice cooked with spices and onions
*Reshmi - a traditional Muglai dish prepared in India. It gets its name from the succulence of the meat after prolonged marinating and light braising
*Machi Masala - fish curry cooked in various spices
*Masala - can either be a combination of dried (and usually dry roasted) spices, or a paste (such as vindaloo masala) made from a mixture of spices and other ingredients—often garlic, ginger, and onions. It is used extensively in Indian cooking to add spice and flavor
Namaste indeed! I can't wait to go back with my family and savor their authentic Indian fare again!
*Namaste Authentic Indian Cuisine
Open Monday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m
Unit 1A Kensington Place, 1st Ave. corner 29th St.
Burgos Circle, Crescent Part West,
Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
(02) 403-6088
