Enjoy great freebies with the ShopSM App during SM Markets’ Super Month this October!

October is not just a holding month as we wait for the mad Christmas rush in December. Thanks to all the fantabulous offers from the whole SM community, it’s actually a Super Month!

This whole month, SM Supermalls, the SM Store and SM Markets go all out discounts, promos and freebies, giving us shoppers not just a fantabulous time shopping, but awesome savings as well.

Thanks to SM’s online store ShopSM and the ShopSM App, we don’t have to leave home to shop to our heart’s content. We can simply go click-click-click on our computers or go tap-tap-tap on our mobile phones as we select and check out our purchases.

ShopSM
ShopSM
ShopSM Super Month
ShopSM Super Month

We can even earn points for our SM Advantage Card when we shop online, just as we do in-store. Plus, we could also look forward to exciting member’s only discounts and benefits.

This month, food shopping becomes super-sulit with SM Markets’ Super Month triple threat ensemble:

  • Super Tipid Deals which allows us to double down on discounts and savings
  • Super Sulit Grocery Shopping which allows us to stretch our budget and give power to our piso
  • Super Sarap Treats which gives us perks and freebies to make our shopping experience extra sweet
ShopSM Super Month
ShopSM
ShopSM Super Month
ShopSM Super Month

Simply shop online at shopsm.com/groceries with a minimum spend of Php2,000 to enjoy to enjoy these freebies!

DurationFree Gift
Oct 1-3SM BONUS SPAGHETTI 250G
CENTURY TUNA FLAKES IN VEG OIL 155G
Oct 4-6SM BONUS ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL 70% 250ML
SM BONUS FACIAL TISSUE 2 PLY TRAVEL PACK 70PULLS
Oct 7-9SM BONUS HOTCAKE MIX 500G
TANG POWDER JUICE ORANGE 20G
Oct 10-13SM BONUS MACARONI ELBOW 400G
NESTLE CARNATION EVAPORATED 250ML
Oct 14-16SM BONUS FISH BALL 200G
Oct 17-19TURON WITH LANGKA
SM BONUS MARSHMALLOWS 200G
Oct 20-22SM BONUS PEANUT BUTTER 224G
SM BONUS MARSHMALLOWS 80G
Oct 24-25SM BONUS SODA WATER 330ML
OISHI GRAB NUTS ROASTED CASHEWS 30G
ShopSM Super Month
ShopSM Super Month
ShopSM Super Month
ShopSM Super Month

Plus, you can take advantage of these perks for more savings!

DurationOnline Promo
Oct 1-31FREE DELIVERY:
Free delivery with a min. P1,500 spend. Use promo code SUPERMONTH to avail.
Oct 1-16SUPER BRANDS: UNILEVER
P90 off on Pick-Up orders with a min. P600 spend on Unilever items
Free Delivery + discounts with a min. spend on Unilever items
Virtual Bundling
Up to 25% off on select Unilever items
SUPER BRANDS: SELECTA
P80 off on delivery with a min. P400 spend on Selecta Ice Cream items
Oct 1-29SUPER BRANDS: GARDENIA
Free delivery on P199 spend of Gardenia.
Oct 1-31SUPER BRANDS: ALASKA
Free 1PC of Lock & Lock 2.6L with a min. P1,000 spend on Alaska items
SUPER BRANDS: P&G
Up to 18% off on select P&G items
SUPER BRANDS: PHILUSA
Up to 25% off on select Philusa items
SUPER BRANDS: GRABMART
Oct 1-7 – Free 2pcs SM Bonus Paper Towel 2 ply with a min. P1,500 spend
Oct. 8-13 – Free Quaker Oats Instant Oatmeal 400g  with a min. P1,500 spend
Oct.17-21 – Free Lay’s Stax Original 135g  with a min. P1,500 spend
Oct.22-28 – Jack & Jill Cloud 9 Classic 7g   36pcs with a min. P1,500 spend
Oct. 29-31- Free SM Bonus Christmas Bag P350  with a min. P5,000 spend.
Oct. 14-16 – Free delivery with a min. P1,500 spend
Oct. 1-31 – 10k Voucher Raffle Promo
Mechanics: Get a chance to win P10,000 voucher for every transaction worth at least P3,500.
No. of Winners: 3
ShopSM Super Month
ShopSM Super Month
ShopSM Super Month
ShopSM Super Month

With such super deals – free gifts, free delivery and huge discounts – October really is a Super Month for shopping!

And we won’t have to leave home! Just visit shopsm.com/groceries or download the ShopSM app on Google Play or the App Store.

ShopSM Super Month
ShopSM
ShopSM Super Month
ShopSM Super Month

Planning to shop in-store? The weekend of October 14 to 16 is great time to do so as it is Tatang’s Weekend Sale! In honor of SM’s founder Henry Sy, whom the SM community affectionately refers to as Tatang, SM Markets will offer up to 50% off on participating items, free delivery on with a minimum Php1,000 single-receipt spend, plus a chance to be one of 10,000 winners of Php10,000 worth of shopping money!

Check out my previous posts about SM Markets:

Pet Express holds exclusive Piso Sale for pet care products from October 7-10 exclusively on MetroMart

The Pet Express PISO SALE, exclusively via MetroMart headlines the weekend piso sale events of MetroMart this October 7-10, 2022. Premium dog and cat foods can be purchased for only ₱1.00 from participating Pet Express branches, via exclusive delivery order on the MetroMart app and website.

The Pet Express PISO SALE, exclusively via MetroMart will have select products available for only ₱1.00 within schedules of 9AM- 2PM & 3PM-8PM on October 7-10, 2022, Friday until Monday. These include Pedigree Dentastix, Pedigree and Cesar dog food in different flavors, plus Whiskas, SmartHeart and Sheba cat food in different flavors.

MetroMart Pet Express Piso Sale
MetroMart Pet Express Piso Sale

Participating Pet Express branches include Pet Express Finlandia, Pet Express Cubao, Pet Express SM Aura, Pet Express North Edsa, Pet Express SM Makati, Pet Express SM Megamall, Pet Express Estancia, Pet Express Masinag, Pet Express Alabang Hills, Pet Express Fairview, Pet Express Mall Of Asia, Pet Express Greenhills, Pet Express Virra Mall, Pet Express Dasmarinas, Pet Express Molino.

Check out all items up for grabs for just ₱1.00:

Date & TimeProduct and SRP
Oct 7, 9am-2pmPedigree Dentastix Small 5-10kg 7s (1week) (SRP: ₱119.75)
Pedigree Grilled Liver Loaf With Vegetable (SRP: ₱40.00)
Pedigree Beef Chunks In Gravy (SRP: ₱40.00)
Oct 7, 3pm-8pmSmartHeart Refine Cat Pouch Adult Tuna with Crab stick in Jelly (SRP: ₱39.00)
SmartHeart Refine Cat Pouch Adult Tuna with Chicken Flake in Jelly(SRP: ₱39.00)
Pedigree Pouch Chicken & Liver Gravy (SRP: ₱40.00)
Cesar Lamb (SRP: ₱74.75)
Oct 8, 9am-2pmWhiskas Pouch Ocean Fish (SRP: ₱32.00)
Whiskas Tuna (SRP: ₱32.00)
Whiskas Oceanfish In Can (SRP: ₱99.00)
Sheba Pouch Tuna & Salmon (SRP: ₱44.00)
Oct 8, 3pm-8pmSmartHeart Refine Cat Pouch Adult Tuna in Jelly (SRP: ₱39.00)
Cesar Chicken (SRP: ₱74.75)
Pedigree Chicken Chunks In Gravy (SRP: ₱40.00)
SmartHeart Refine Cat Pouch Adult Tuna with Bonito in Jelly (SRP: ₱39.00)
Oct 9, 9am-2pmSheba Premium Chicken Adult Wet Cat Food (SRP: ₱44.00)
Whiskas Kitten Tuna Wet Cat Food In Pouch (SRP: ₱35.00)
Cesar Chicken and Cheese (SRP: ₱74.75)
Whiskas Pouch Tuna & Whitefish (SRP: ₱32.00)
Oct 9, 3pm-8pmCesar Beef and Liver (SRP: ₱74.75)
Cesar Beef (SRP: ₱74.75)
Pedigree Simmered Beef Loaf With Vegetable (SRP: ₱40.00)
Oct 10, 9am-2pmPedigree 5 Kinds Of Meat Home Style Made From Real Meat (SRP: ₱115.00)
Sheba Succulent Chicken Breast Can (SRP: ₱65.00)
Oct 10, 3pm-8pmCesar Naturally Crafted Chicken Wet Dog Food (SRP: ₱74.75)
Whiskas Pouch Junior Mackerel (SRP: ₱35.00)
Ciao Jelly Chicken Fillet & Scallop Can (SRP: ₱69.75)
*Products are subject to availability in Pet Express branches. 

“The MetroMart family is excited to have this partnership with Pet Express, as we continue to provide our customers with lots of great deals through the weekend piso sales.This time, we are including the furry members of the household, and Filipino families and ‘furparents’ can shop online for their pet supplies and other pet essentials.” MetroMart CEO and co-founder Steffano Fazzini said.

The Pet Express PISO SALE, exclusively via MetroMart is applicable to New and Existing Users of MetroMart. A min. spend of only ₱1,000 is required in order to avail the 1-peso sale items. Only completed checkout of orders within the scheduled day and time can avail the discounted items.

MetroMart now in Bicol and Davao
MetroMart now in Bicol and Davao

New to MetroMart? Get a ₱200 discount for a minimum order of ₱2k. Use the promo code “MMNEW” on the MetroMart app or website upon checkout. This is applicable across all stores and supermarkets for New customers, valid for one-time use until October 16, 2022.

Sign up for a MetroMart account here and enjoy Php200 grocery credit.

MetroMart is the #1 online grocery delivery service in the Philippines. Our grocery partners include  S&R (with or no membership card required), Robinsons Supermarket, Landmark, The Marketplace, Shopwise, All Day Supermarket, Merrymart, Super8 Grocery Warehouse, Ever Supermarket, UltraMega Supermarket, and over 500+ specialty store retailers like Pet Express, Baby Company, Toy Kingdom, Toys”R”Us, National Book Store, Office Warehouse, Southstar Drug and AllDay Rx. Customers can order from their favorite stores on the MetroMart app and have it delivered to their door in 2 hours!

Over 160,000 products are available with MetroMart’s 500+ partner supermarkets and partner specialty stores. Order your groceries through http://www.metromart.com, or download the app on iOS or Android app store.

For more updates on MetroMart, follow it on Facebook and Instagram at @metromartph.

Details provided in a recent press release.

Goin’ low-carb with Tito Jhay’s Almond Flatitos

With the holidays just around the corner and threatening our good intentions of eating and being healthy, it’s a good thing that we can now find sources of alternatives to carbo-loaded holiday fare that taste good while being actually good for you.

John Paul Titic, also known as Tito Jhay, owns and operates a Las Pinas-based online store to help people embrace a practical keto/low-carb lifestyle.

By showcasing affordable keto-based and low-carb versions of popular desserts, snacks, pantry items and ingredients, Tito Jhay’s Low Carb – Keto Panaderia demonstrates that it is possible to make eating low carb and keto meals part of one’s everyday lifestyle.

Tito Jhay's Flatitos
Tito Jhay's Flatitos
Tito Jhay's Flatitos
Tito Jhay's Flatitos

Take its Almond Flatitos, for example.

This flatbread is made using almond flour, which, aside from being low on carbohydrates, is also a good alternative for people with allergies to wheat flour or suffer from Celiac disease.

Almond flour is also a good source of manganese which helps the body heal after injuries through proper blood clotting, and assists in breaking down carbohydrates and cholesterol.

It is also rich in magnesium which helps regulate the body’s sugar levels, monounsaturated fat which keeps the body’s cholesterol levels under control and reduces the risk of heart disease, and prebiotic dietary fiber which leads to good gut health.

Would you believe that something so good for you can be part of a great meal?

Tito Jhay's Flatitos
Tito Jhay's Flatitos

It’s a great replacement for pita bread, naan or tortilla for your meat wraps, shawarma or burritos. You can even use it as a crust for your mini pizzas.

I used it as a replacement for pita bread when my family had beef kebabs for lunch. The texture may feel different at first but it still served as a good complement to the Mediterranean dish of savory grilled beef and roasted vegetables.

Tito Jhay's Flatitos
Tito Jhay's Flatitos
Tito Jhay's Flatitos
Tito Jhay's Flatitos

Check it out and see how you, too, can incorporate low carb and keto items into your meals.

Each pack of Almond Flatitos (priced at Php295) contains five pieces of 8-inch sugar-free flatbread. To store, keep the packs in the freezer. Allow to thaw for ten minutes before reheating using a non-stick pan, oven or air-fryer.

Tito Jhay's Flatitos
Tito Jhay's Flatitos

Order your Almond Flatitos and other low carb and keto items from Tito Jhay’s online store on Shopee. For more details and updates about Tito Jhay’s Low Carb – Keto Panaderia, follow it on Facebook and Instagram.

Disclosure: Product samples were provided to facilitate this feature story.

Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken & Sauce Bar, Gil Fernando Marikina

The city of Marikina is home to a lot of foodie destinations: some may be quite off the beaten path but some are endearingly familiar.

One of these familiar establishments is Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken & Sauce Bar located along Gil Fernando Avenue. Having opened in February this year, it’s conveniently situated to cater to residents of the surrounding areas.

In my family’s case, it’s the perfect stopover on the way to our staycation destination in San Mateo, Rizal.

Peri-Peri, Marikina
Peri-Peri, Marikina
Peri-Peri, Marikina
Peri-Peri, Marikina

During our several visits, we filled up on its delicious menu items, such as:

Create Your Own Salad Adventure (Php225) with Chicken Tenders (Php75)

We have proven that eating healthy need not be boring. With the Create Your Own Salad Adventure, we enjoyed fresh and crisp lettuce greens, pickled cucumber slices, tomatoes and crisp tortilla strips with our choice among three salad dressings (Caesar, Roasted Sesame and or Citrus Vinaigrette). We even made into a more filling dish by adding some juicy chicken tenders (alternative add-on proteins include shrimps or peri-peri chicken).

Peri-Peri, Marikina
Peri-Peri, Marikina

Mozzarella Cheese Sticks (Php150).

We can all be a little cheesy every once in a while. With a few mozzarella cheese sticks, we can be a lot cheesy! Biting into crispy breading that gives way to warm gooey cheese is a great way to start any meal!

Peri-Peri, Marikina
Peri-Peri, Marikina

Peri-Peri Chicken Grupo (Php1,049).

It’s often quite a challenge to find a group meal that will satisfy the appetites of everyone in the family. The Peri-Peri Chicken Grupo stepped up to this challenge with awesome curation of flavors.

It starts with the Peri-Peri Chicken, a dish that originated from South Africa characterized by its appetizing blend of flavors and juiciness. The restaurant brings this world-famous dish by marinating a whole chicken overnight in a special mixture of peri-peri (bird’s eye) chili, herbs and spices. The chicken is then charcoal-grilled until it reaches that gloriously golden hue, resulting in a peri-flavorful and juicy chicken with every bite.

Peri-Peri, Marikina
Peri-Peri, Marikina
Peri-Peri, Marikina
Peri-Peri, Marikina

Peri-peri Chicken is best enjoyed with one or a combination of the restaurant’s eight signature sauces. These represent various gastronomic preferences, ranging from mildly sweet (Cajun Remoulade, Hoisin Sesame and Sweet Soy), medium spiciness (Garlic Brew, Spiced Vinegar and Mesquite BBQ) and fiery hot (Chili Peppa and Harissa Exotica).

To complete the group meal, the Peri-Peri Chicken is served with four cups of java rice, four side dishes and a liter carafe of house-blend iced tea.

Peri-Peri, Marikina
Peri-Peri, Marikina
Peri-Peri, Marikina
Peri-Peri, Marikina

Half Chicken Plate (Php430 with 1 side).

At one time, our party included two more persons so we augmented our group meal with a serving of half peri-peri chicken served java rice and pastels de nata (Portuguese custard tart).

Peri-Peri, Marikina
Peri-Peri, Marikina

Our lunchtime stopovers at this Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken & Sauce Bar branch always bring a smile to our faces and satisfaction to our appetites!

This outlet is located at 6 Mayor Gil Fernando Ave, Marikina.

Peri-Peri, Marikina
Peri-Peri, Marikina

Other Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken & Sauce Bar outlets are located at:

  • Las Pinas: Evia Lifestyle Center
  • Makati: Ayala North Exchange, Greenbelt 3
  • Mandaluyong: SM Megamall
  • Manila: Robinsons Place Manila
  • Marikina: SM City Marikina
  • Muntinlupa: Alabang Town Center
  • Paranaque: Ayala Malls Manila Bay
  • Pasay: Resorts World Manila
  • Pasig: SM City East Ortigas, Ayala Malls Feliz, Capitol Commons, Robinsons Galleria
  • Quezon City: Eastwood Mall, Gateway Mall, Robinsons Magnolia, UP Town Center, Trinoma Mall, Banawe, Brittany Square
  • San Juan: Promenade Greenhills
  • Taguig: Uptown Parade BGC, Market! Market BGC, Venice Grand Mall

To enjoy this feast at home, order from Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken’s delivery website or call +63 2 73747374 for Metro Manila orders and +63 917 7747374 for provincial orders.

To know more about Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken, browse through its website, or follow it on Facebook and Instagram.

Check out my previous posts on Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken:

#TwitterForAgency: How businesses can leverage the Twitter advantage

Twitter has been around for sixteen years and, in the tech industry, that is quite a remarkable case of longevity.

As a micro-blogging facility where, through short and mostly text-based posts called “tweets,” Twitter has become the venue for news to erupt and go viral and for movements to take root and spread.

While other social media platforms may dominate, in terms of user base or ability to create curated content, Twitter, with a global audience of 237.8 million users as of Q2 2022, has owned the space for “what is happening and what people are talking about right now.” Twitter is where people go to get the on-dits on sports, music, entertainment, technology, gaming, business and cultural changes, among others.

This presents various possibilities that brands can leverage to boost their digital presence and drive their businesses.

Twitter for Agency
Twitter for Agency
Twitter for Agency
Twitter for Agency

Recently, representatives from Twitter’s Asia-Pacific offices and its exclusive Philippine reseller Entravision MediaDonuts gathered its clientele and agency partners for its first in-person event after more than two years.

Held at the Enderrun Tent last September 29, the event titled “#TwitterforAgency” gave the attendees a sneak peek into what’s next for Twitter: from its product roadmap focusing on solutions that drive purchase, emerging trends and conversations that can shape the future for this platform as well as creative executions that can tap communities and conversations to grow their business.

Twitter for Agency
Twitter for Agency
Twitter for Agency
Twitter for Agency

Together with my marketing teammates from SKY, I attended this event to gain some insights on how to leverage Twitter for our company and the brands we carry.

Some of my key takeaways from this learning session include:

  • Twitter is the platform to launch something new and connect with what’s happening. Given its unique position to capture what is current and what drives conversations, Twitter’s audiences are likely among the first to try out new products.
  • People visit other social media platforms for who they know, people visit Twitter for what they care and are passionate about. On this platform, people are leaning into their passions: they buy, try and share their experiences in real-time.
Twitter for Agency
Welcome Address
Krishna Iyer – Head of Agency Development, APAC, Twitter
Twitter for Agency
The Power of Twitter’s Audience
Tina Pang – Head of Client Solutions, SEA, Twitter
Twitter for Agency
The Conversation: Twitter Trends 2022
Anna Dy – Country Head, Entravision MediaDonuts, PH
Twitter for Agency
Talking Shop: Twitter’s Solutions
Hoai An Pham – Sales Partner Manager, APAC, Twitter
  • Twitter audiences are seen to be broad – have diverse interests, affluent – have significant purchasing power, and growing – mostly young (72% between the ages of 16 and 34) with more joining the platform everyday.
  • To succeed on Twitter, you must harness the influence of communities. Communities form public and real-time conversations about topics that people are passionate about. Some of the fast-growing communities on Twitter include gaming, food, music, beauty and finance. Users in these communities tweet at least three times more than the average Twitter user, driving a lot of the conversations. Brands are also seen as part of these communities and of users’ enjoyment of the platform.
Twitter for Agency
Talking Shop: Twitter’s Product Roadmap
Yu Yan Tay – Senior Performance Product Specialist, APAC, Twitter
Twitter for Agency
Video Behaviors on Twitter
Rex Fontaneza – BU Head, Entravision MediaDonuts, PH
Twitter for Agency
Brand Creativity
Jean Labrador – Client Account Manager & Strategist, Philippines, Twitter
Twitter for Agency
Closing Remarks
Pieter-Jan de Kroon – CEO, Entravision MediaDonuts

Wondering what people on Twitter are talking about and how you can ride on these conversations? Here are today’s Twitter trends that can become tomorrow’s big movements:

  • The Great Restoration which encompasses a heightened focus on one’s well-being as well as a growing appreciation for the environment. Rewilding or “getting back to nature” is seen as a way of coping with anxieties from external factors such as politics and the global healthcare crisis. People are looking for changes in their home and community environments sparking demand for livable cities where there are green spaces and where people can rebuild lost connections and feel at peace with nature. Conversations are also seen to be leading towards topics involving self-reflection, mutual support, green spaces, outdoor exercise, nature photography and forest bathing.
  • The Force of Fandoms which shows how pop culture topics drive conversations among passionate fans of music, TV and movie personalities, who are no longer content sitting on the sidelines but are actively finding their tribes online for support and friendship.
  • Finance Goes Social which is marked by the democratization of finance-related conversations, among both finance experts and non-professionals. More people are talking about money: how to make it and spend it.
Twitter for Agency
Twitter for Agency
Twitter for Agency
Twitter for Agency

Global leading PR firm Ogilvy & Mather stated “With over 500 million tweets a day, Twitter is the world’s largest focused group.”

By listening, learning from and joining Twitter conversations, brands can bring their attributes to light and get people to talk about them.

Many thanks to Entravision MediaDonuts and Twitter for this very enlightening learning session.

TuneCore expands in PH to offer new payment options for local music creators

Leading independent DIY digital music distributor TuneCore, a division of global digital music company Paris-based Believe, expands its payment methods in the Philippines and Southeast Asia to better serve their growing artist base in the region. The first of its kind global agreement affirms the company’s commitment to providing the best user experience for independent artists in the Philippines and the SEA region where alternative payments options are more popular than credit cards.

TuneCore, whose international presence has more than doubled over the last 18 months, has partnered with global financial technology platform Adyen. The company has launched localized payment methods in the Philippines through Gcash. Others include Indonesia through Dana (GoPay coming soon), Vietnam through MoMo, and Global (Non-US countries) through China Union Pay.

Andreea Gleeson, CEO of TuneCore, emphasizes: “As TuneCore continues to expand, we not only offer best in class services on a worldwide level, the company also brings that same mindset to our local markets. For TuneCore artists, we not only want to support their artistry but we want to make it easy for them to distribute their music. Last year we launched the New Artist plan, which enables creators to release their music to social platforms for no upfront fee. Now with the launch of our expanded payment services, creators can access full distribution services seamlessly.”

Cyrus Chen, Head of TuneCore Southeast Asia, adds: “In Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam, card penetration remains low while e-wallets usage is quickly becoming ubiquitous among the population in recent years. By prioritizing our payments infrastructure to include local payment options that our artists prefer, demonstrates our commitment to the region’s growth. This is part of TuneCore’s hyper-localization efforts to ensure the most positive user experience for our Southeast Asian artists.”

In the coming months, TuneCore will push the program out to other countries and regions. Earlier this year, TuneCore launched its revolutionary new pricing program which allows artists at any stage of their careers to distribute their music. The program allows music creators to release tracks and albums on an unlimited basis via plans ranging from free/no upfront cost (new artist), $14.99 (rising artist), $29.99 (breakout artist) to $49.99 (professional).

Faryal Khan-Thompson, Vice President, International, TuneCore, shares: “Southeast Asia is an important market for TuneCore as there is an abundance of talent and growth in the region. Our partnership with Adyen simplifies and streamlines payments, giving access to music creators who previously would not have been able to distribute.”

About TuneCore  

TuneCore is the global platform for independent musicians to build audiences and careers – with technology and services across distribution, publishing administration and a range of promotional services. TuneCore Music Distribution services help artists, labels and managers sell their music through Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, TikTok, Tencent and more than 150 download and streaming stores worldwide, while retaining 100 percent of their sales revenue and rights for a low annual flat fee. TuneCore Music Publishing Administration assists songwriters by administering their compositions through licensing, registration, worldwide royalty collections, and placement opportunities in film, TV, commercials, video games and more. The TuneCore Artist Services portal offers a suite of tools and services that enable artists to promote their craft, connect with fans, and get their music heard. TuneCore, part of Believe, is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY, with offices in Los Angeles, Nashville, Atlanta, and Austin, and operates globally through local teams based in the UK, Germany, France, Belgium, Italy, Brazil, Mexico, Nigeria, South Africa, India, Japan and Singapore across 5 continents. www.tunecore.com

About Believe

Believe is one of the world’s leading digital music companies. Believe’s mission is to develop artists and labels in the digital world by providing them the solutions they need to grow their audience at each stage of their career and development. Believe’s passionate team of digital music experts around the world leverages the Group’s global technology platform to advise artists and labels, distribute and promote their music. Its 1,565 employees in more than 50 countries aim to support independent artists and labels with a unique digital expertise, respect, fairness and transparency. Believe offers its various solutions through a portfolio of brands including TuneCore, Nuclear Blast, Naïve. Groove Attack and AllPoints. Believe is listed on compartment A of the regulated market of Euronext Paris (Ticker: BLV. ISIN: FR0014003FE9).

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Delicious and nourishing goodness at Nono’s Comfort Kitchen, S Maison

Sometimes, we just need a little bit of comfort every once in a while, more so, I think, on weekends.

It can be because we’ve had a terrible week, or we’re feeling some trepidation for the one that’s ahead of us. Whatever the reason, we can’t begrudge ourselves a little bit of indulging comfort to either soothe our nerves or to bolster them.

Especially, if that comfort comes in such a delicious form as it does at Nono’s Comfort Kitchen.

Nono’s, S Maison
Nono’s, S Maison
Nono’s, S Maison
Nono’s, S Maison

After touring Lakbay Museo before it closed its doors in S Maison, my daughter #ExhibitA and I decided to have our lunch at this chic little cafe located at the Atrium. Despite being located literally in the middle of all the action, it had a cozy feel to it that made us want to spend some time there.

Nono’s is actually named after founder Chef Baba Ibazeta-Benedicto’s father. His moniker was first used to name the chef’s famous confectionery creation, Nono’s Chocolate Oblivion but the menu soon grew to include other deliciously heartwarming and nourishing viands such as those we enjoyed during our meal.

Fried Truffle Cheese Wontons (Php185). Crispy fried wontons stuffed with mozzarella and cheddar cheese then drizzled with honey and truffle oil.

Nono’s, S Maison
Nono’s, S Maison

Nono’s Home-Style Fried Chicken (Php365 solo | Php685 big plate). Crispy boneless chicken fillet served country style with gravy and honey along with a dinner roll, fries and corn on the cob.

Nono’s, S Maison
Nono’s, S Maison

Mac ‘n Cheese (Php395) with added Bacon (Php125). Al dente shell pasta baked with a sauce made with gruyere, sharp cheddar and parmesan and topped with crispy bacon.

Nono’s, S Maison
Nono’s, S Maison

Nono’s Chocolate Oblivion (Php175). This is the cake that started it all: moist chocolate cake layered with whipped chocolate cream and topped with walnut praline bits. No wonder it was named one of Spot.PH’s top ten chocolate cakes of 2019.

Nono’s, S Maison
Nono’s, S Maison

With this awesome blend of sweet and savory flavors, my daughter and were able to savor our comforting foodie haven.

Know more about Nono’s Comfort Kitchen from its website or get updates on its latest offers by following it on Facebook and Instagram.

Nono’s, S Maison
Nono’s, S Maison
Nono’s, S Maison
Nono’s, S Maison

This Nono’s Comfort Kitchen branch is located at Atrium, S Maison, Marina Way Seaside Boulevard, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay, open daily from 10am to 10pm for dine-in, takeout and delivery. For inquiries and reservations, call +63 915 7530819.

Other branches are located at:

  • Level 1, Phase 1B, U.P. Town Center, Katipunan Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
  • Second Level, The Podium Mall, 12 ADB ave. Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City
  • Ground Floor, Three Central, Valero St., Salcedo Village, Makati City
  • Upper Ground Floor, Expansion Wing, Festival Mall, Filinvest City, Alabang, Muntinlupa City
  • Lower Ground Glorietta 2, Glorietta Complex, Ayala Center, Makati City
  • Ground Floor, Phase 1, Abueva Entrance, Ayala Malls Manila Bay, Diosdado Macapagal Blvd, cor.Aseana Ave, Paranaque City
  • P1 Level, Power Plant Mall, Rockwell Dr, Makati City
  • Upper Ground Floor, Uptown Mall, 9th Avenue corner 36th Street, Uptown Bonifacio, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
  • Ground Floor, 26th St., High Street South Tower 1, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
  • G/F KL Tower, Gamboa, Legazpi Village, Makati
  • Upper Ground Floor, Crystal Corridor, Pearl Wing, Okada Manila, New Seaside Dr, Entertainment City, Parañaque City

Nono’s Comfot Kitchen also delivers via GrabFood, FoodPanda and Pick*A*Roo.