clara benin – Jellybeans in the City

One balmy Saturday afternoon, I joined fellow foodies and pizza enthusiasts from all corners of Manila in Bonifacio Global City for pizza and fun. There, Yellow Cab Pizza Co. hosted the “Best Ever Pizza Party,” a vibrant celebration that unveiled their latest offering: Half Moon Pizzas.

Check out the fun goings-on at this happy shindig!

Here’s a Slice of History

Did you know that pizza came from Naples, Italy, and centuries later became a global favorite? Originating as a simple meal for working-class Neapolitans, pizza has evolved into a symbol of communal dining and culinary diversity.

This phenomenon was celebrated at the “Best Ever Pizza Party.” Yellow Cab recognizes pizza’s power to bring people together while acknowledging individual preferences, leading to the creation of Half Moon Pizzas.

Half Moon Pizzas: Solo Serving big on freshness and flavor

The absolute star of the evening was the Half Moon Pizzas, a novel concept offering the perfect solution for solo diners. Available in Pepperoni and Hawaiian flavors, each box contains three slices, giving the pizza lover a convenient, single-serving option without compromising on flavor. Priced at just P159, these pizzas are prepared individually to guarantee freshness and feature a unique crust at the edges. Customers can personalize their meal with add-ons like soda, pasta, or chicken for a complete dining experience.

Elevating the Pizza Experience

Yellow Cab also introduced improved recipes for their classic pizzas, now cheesier, meatier, and tastier than ever. Made with freshly made dough, premium ingredients, and real mozzarella cheese, these pizzas set a new standard for quality.

We were treated to an array of side activities, including a photobooth station and the “Half Moon Serve” and “Topping Throw,” with the chance to win boxes of Yellow Cab’s Best Ever Pizzas in a raffle.

I was not about to pass up the chance to treat my gang to a pizza party now, right?

A Feast for the Senses

The “Best Ever Pizza Party” wasn’t just about food—it was a feast for the senses. Renowned artists Clara Benin, Lola Amour, and DJ Margachi provided the soundtrack for the evening, captivating the audience with their soulful melodies and dance-inducing beats. Multimedia artist Raco Ruiz and lifestyle brand Syndrome Supply added visual flair to the event with their collaborations.

Setting the Stage for Future Celebrations

Yellow Cab’s “Best Ever Pizza Party” was made possible in partnership with Mountain Dew and Pepsi, ensuring guests had refreshing drinks to accompany their pizza feast. The success of the event has set the stage for future celebrations, with more “Best Ever Pizza Parties.” So watch out for these happenin’ get-togethers to be announced on Yellow Cab Pizza Co.’s social media pages:

As the event drew to a close, the spirit of camaraderie and shared gastronomic delight lingered in the air, reminding us that pizza truly knows no bounds when it comes to bringing people together. With Half Moon Pizzas leading the way, Yellow Cab Pizza Co. continues to innovate and delight pizza lovers across Manila and beyond.

Janine Teñoso, Bea Lorenzo, and Clara Benin all started on the path to music as very young girls. And though they’ve forged their names as solo artists, from the first time they met, there was an instant rapport that made their Coke Studio collaboration feel free-flowing and natural.

Janine says, “Literally, I was just listening to their songs, and then a few days after, we were meeting together. It felt as if we were sisters right away, we just started sharing our ideas and talking and talking.”

For their Coke Studio Season 3 episode, the girls tackled something the youth feel strongly about: the environment, and how to create even more awareness and action to save it. These days, people are getting more and more #woke and want to do their part to help, and Coke is taking action through their various green initiatives. With this musical collaboration, Coke champions two things they firmly believe in: an active stance on environmental issues and women empowerment.

Knowing that their Coke Studio episode would focus on the single biggest issue of this generation, all three realized that the big environmental issue comes from the smaller task of deciphering one’s priorities. They saw that the root of caring for the environment is self knowledge. From self knowledge comes the realization that we are all connected to each other.

Janine understood that they were taking on a big task. “We knew that the song had to be uplifting spiritually.”

In creating their all-girl anthem, Clara says a little spontaneity went a long way. “You also have to surprise yourself. That’s part of the process. We want to write a song that will encourage people to be themselves.”

At the end of the day, it’s all about being true to your heart. As Bea sums it up: “The essence of being woke is doing what you love. You have to do something that really speaks to you. And for our song, it was about finding that balance without being too preachy.”

Watch how Bea Lorenzo, Clara Benin and Janine Teñoso, collaborate for Coke Studio Season 3. Catch them this coming October 5, at 10:00 a.m. on ABS-CBN or online at www.youtube.com/CokeStudioPH.

Show details and images provided in a recent press release.

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Yellow Cab introduces Half Moon Pizzas in “Best Ever Pizza Party”