Weber and True Value's Father's Day Grilling Event

Grilling is one of my favorite cooking activity especially when we're having parties at home so I enjoyed a fun-filled Father's Day grilling event earlier by True Value and Weber earlier at Alabang Town Center as Chef Nicholas Pang from Malaysia demonstrated hands-on grilling among guests, media and patrons. 

The event allowed customers to experience quality and premium grills and grilling accessories from Weber, enjoyed tasting great food that’s easy to prepare perfect for family celebrations and get-together

The event started with an early registration at 2:30PM, started at 3:00PM  and finished at 5PM.

Check out Weber at all True Value branches:

Alabang Town Center
Store Manager: Ms. Jesusa Corpuz
Upper Ground Floor, Expansion Wing
Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa City
Tel. (632) 807-1339

Store Hours:
      Monday – Friday: 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
      Saturday – Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Abreeza Mall
Store Manager:
2nd Level Abreeza Mall
J.P. Laurel Avenue
Davao City
Tel. (082) 321-1736

Store Hours:
      Monday – Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Ayala Center Cebu
Store Manager: Mr. John Rey Pilapil
3rd Level Ayala Center
Cebu City
Tel. (032) 266-1522  | (0998) 846-6339

Store Hours:
      Monday – Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
      Friday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
      Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Ayala Fairview Terraces
Store Manager: Ms. Irene de Guzman
Ground Level, Ayala Fairview Terraces
Quirino Highway, Novaliches, Quezon City
Tel. (632) 961-1569

Store Hours:
      Monday – Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
      Friday: 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
      Saturday-Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Centrio Mall
Store Manager: Ms. Anecil Legpitan
3rd Level, Robinsons Department Store
Ayala Centrio Mall
Claro M. Recto cor. Coralles Ave. cor. Capt. Roa Sts.
Cagayan de Oro City
Tel. (088)-323-1417

Store Hours:
      Monday – Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Century Plaza Mall
Store Manager: Mr. Mark Domingo
Lower Ground Level
Century Plaza Mall
Kalayaan Avenue, Makati City
Tel. (02) 893-8569

Store Hours:
      Monday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
      Friday – Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
      Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Eastwood Mall
Store Manager: Ms. Genalyn Maneclang
Ground Floor, Techno Plaza 2, Eastwood Mall
Eastwood City Cyberpark, E. Rodriguez Jr. Ave. (C-5)
Bagumbayan, Quezon City
Tel. (02) 720-9460

Store Hours:
      Monday – Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
      Friday – Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
      Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Estancia Mall
Store Manager: Ms. Jennifer Zulueta
Lower Level, Estancia, Capitol Commons
Meralco Ave., Pasig City
Mobile (02) 531-9693

Store Hours:
      Monday – Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
      Friday – Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Eight Forbes Town Road
Store Manager: Ms. Lizette Ann Unabia
Eight Forbes Town Road, Forbes Town Center
Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
Tel. (02) 893-0195

Store Hours:
      Monday – Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Uptown Fort
Store Manager: Mr. Mel Von Laron
Lower Ground Floor, Uptown Place Mall
36 St. cor. 9th Ave. Uptown Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
Tel. (02) 869-5935

Store Hours:
    
Glorietta 1
Store Manager:
3rd Level, Glorietta 1
Ayala Center, Makati City
Tel. (632) 867-1270   |  (632) 867-1268

Store Hours:
      Monday – Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
      Friday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
      Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Madison Galleries
Store Manager: Mr. Razel Andaya
3rd Floor Madison Galleries, Don Jesus Boulevard,
Alabang, Muntinlupa City
Tel. (632) 777-2816

Store Hours:
      Monday – Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Marquee Mall
Store Manager: Ms. Janet Sta. Cruz
Level 2 Marquee Mall
Angeles City, Pampanga
Tel. (045) 304-0952 to 53 | (045) 304-0949

Store Hours:
      Monday – Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Nuvali
Store Manager: Ms. Annie Bulawan
Robinsons Supermarket Bldg. Solenad 2, Nuvali
Sta. Rosa, Laguna
Tel. (049) 302-0146

Store Hours:
      Monday – Sunday: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Powerplant Mall
Store Manager: Ms. Thea Daisog
Concourse level, Power Plant Mall
Rockwell Center, Makati City
Tel. (632) 898-2572

Store Hours:
      Monday – Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
      Friday: 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
      Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
      Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Robinsons Galleria Cebu
Store Manager: Ms. Ma. Sheillo Munalem
2nd Level, Robinsons Galleria Cebu
Gen. Maxilom Ave., Tejero
Cebu City
Tel. (032) 230-7665

Store Hours:
      Sunday - Monday: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Robinsons Magnolia
Store Manager: Ms. Mary Ann Paulino
3rd Level, Robinsons Magnolia
Aurora Boulevard cor. Dona Hemady St.
Quezon City
Tel. (02) 720-9639

Store Hours:
      Monday – Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
      Friday – Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Edsa Shangri-la
Store Manager: Mr. John Cortezano
6th level, Shangri-la Plaza Mall
EDSA cor Shaw Blvd
Mandaluyong City
Tel. (632) 635-0410 to 11  |  (632) 635-0410

Store Hours:
      Monday – Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
      Friday: 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
      Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
      Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
TriNoma
Store Manager: Ms. Jo Ann Ganayo
Level 1 TriNoma Mall
Quezon City
Tel. (0999) 872-0565

Store Hours:
      Monday – Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
      Friday - Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
U.P. Town Center
Store Manager: Ms. Zara Jesse “Zaw” Ventura
2nd Level, U.P. Town Center
Katipunan Ave., Quezon City
Tel. (02) 912-8162

Store Hours:
      Monday – Friday: 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
      Saturday - Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

CPK PIZZA WARS

CPK Pizza Wars is an annual event by California Pizza Kitchen which is on its 3rd Year Run! Its  legacy and brand promise of a culinary  adventure  with  the  3rd  run  of  CPK  Pizza  Wars,  its  annual  in-house  Pizza  Chef competition.  “California  Pizza  Kitchen  has  distinguished  itself  as  a  pizza  authority  attributable  to  its  wide selection  of  innovative  and  artisanal  pizzas.  But  more  importantly,  the  secret  behind  the success of CPK here is, of course, the people behind it. Which is why, apart from showcasing the talents  of  our  pizza  chefs  who  are  equally  passionate  about  food  as  we  are,  we  wanted  to challenge  them  to  take  their  culinary  skill  set  to  new  heights.    And  sure  enough,  they  have proven  to be up to that challenge,” said Bob Vallar, Marketing Manager  of Global Restaurant Concepts, Inc. (GRCI).  

Bob Vallar, Marketing Manager  of Global Restaurant Concepts, Inc. (GRCI).  

The  competition  went  through  several  rounds of  heated competition, beginning with in-store elimination rounds. Each branch sent their own pizza champions to the semifinals, to compete with  each  other  for  the  approval  of  judges  Robert  Vallar,  Marketing  Manager  of  GRCI,  Chef Aldrin  Ortille,  GRCI  Executive  Chef,  and  KJ  Calsarin,  GRCI  Training  Manager.    Of  the  semi-finalists,  only  three  chefs  were  chosen  to  compete  in  the  final  round  of  competition. 

The finalists were: Danny Fernandez of CPK  Greenbelt 5 with his original Thai Beef Pizza creation; Jay  Mar  dela  Paz  of  CPK  Promenade  Greenhills  with  his  colorful  Chicken  Banh  Mi  Pizza;  and Rommel Panaligan of CPK Alabang Town Center with his Garlic Cream Cheese Pizza.


“Aside from receiving a cash prize, the winning pizza will be featured in August 2017 as part of the 4th year Anniversary of our National Pizza Day. Eventually, it will be a mainstay in our new menu  for  roll-out  by  next  year,”  Vallar  adds.  “Win  or  lose,  we  will  continue  to  encourage  & nurture their passion for keeping the spirit of California creativity and adventure alive!”   For  more  information,  visit  www.cpk.com.ph,  follow  them  on  Facebook  &  Instagram @cpkphilippines,  or  visit  any  of  their  following  branches:  2nd  level  Alabang  Town  Center; Ground  Level  W  Global  Center,  BGC;  2nd  level  Greenbelt  5;  Ground  Level  Promenade  3, Greenhills; Ground Level SM Mall of Asia; Basement Level Century City Mall; and at the 2nd level Shangri-La Plaza Mall East Wing.   About California Pizza Kitchen In 1985, California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) opened its first restaurant in Beverly Hills and introduced diners  to  innovative  California-style  pizza.  Since  then,  CPK  has  launched  what  has  become  a global brand known for creative California cuisine. Today, CPK is approaching 300 restaurants in 16  countries  around  the  world.  Dedicated  to  a  unique  dining  experience,  CPK  is  now introducing  its  Next  Chapter  featuring  reimagined  menus,  open  kitchens,  and  unique renovations  in  all  restaurants  across  the  country. For  more  information  on  California  Pizza Kitchen, visit cpk.com. 


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1.  When did the CPK Pizza Wars start?  Pizza Wars started at CPK in the United States. Being the first location outside the US, it is only fitting  that  California  Pizza Kitchen  Philippines  is  the  first  international  franchise  to  carry  out this  Pizza  Chef  competition.  The  first Pizza  Wars  competition  in  the  Philippines  was  held  last June 2015.

2.  Are there any restrictions in terms of recipe or ingredients in their entries for Pizza Wars?  There are no restrictions as each contestant is encouraged to be innovative with their entries. However, it’s best if they can predominantly utilize some of the ingredients that are currently readily available in the restaurants while introducing  at least  one new  ingredient that will set them apart from the competition.

3.  What will the grand champion of Pizza Wars receive? The Pizza Wars winner will receive a Php 25,000 cash prize. Aside from this, the winning pizza will  be  featured  in  August  2017  as  part  of  California  Pizza  Kitchen’s  annual  celebration  of National Pizza Day. It will also be included in CPK Philippines’ new menu which will be launched by next year.  4.  How was the pizza chef representative selected per branch? There  were  in-store  elimination  rounds  wherein  two  representatives  per  branch  were selected. These two pizza chefs then presented their creations to their regular guests for taste testing. The winner of that round in each of the branches won the privilege to compete in the semi-finals and from there, the top three entries moved on to the final round. 

Judges  Archie  Rodriguez  (CPK  President  &  Chief Executive  Officer)  and  Griffith  Go  (CPK  Chief  Financial  Officer),  joined  by  Celebrity  Chef  & Philippine  Culinary  Icon,  Sandy  Daza  and  Social  Media  Guru  &  Foodie  Extraordinaire  Spanky Enriquez.   

Thai Beef Pizza creation by Danny Fernandez of CPK  Greenbelt 5

Chicken  Banh  Mi  Pizza by Jay  Mar  dela  Paz  of  CPK  Promenade  Greenhills 

The winning pizza, Garlic Cream Cheese Pizza by Rommel Panaligan of CPK Alabang Town Center

With Spanky Enriquez

Ipanema Perfect Pair Event

Ipanema Perfect Pair  Event with Gerald Anderson at Trinoma Activity Center was a huge success. People lined up as early as 12 noon for the activities Ipanema lined up.

Through an exciting fashion show, the 3 chosen finalists – those who posted the best ‘selfeets’ in the online Facebook promo – took the runway to show off the distinct Ipanema summer styles: Sweet and Dainty, Sexy Chic, and Bold and Artsy! Adding more thrill and suspense, the participating girls picked a random Ipanema pair and modeled down the catwalk with their masks to hide their identities.

Each distinct Ipanema summer style was designed and is reflective of the different personas and tastes of Ipanema’s fun, fashionable wearers. “Ipanema knows that every wearer is unique,” shares ELRO Retail Corp. Head of Marketing Cecille Loretizo. “That is why for their newest collection, they’ve introduced three cool  and individual styles – all  designed to match different, free spirited personalities and identities.”   

In addition, there were also a variety of booths, tailored for each Ipanema flipflop style, for the enjoyment of attendees: Nail Art,  Foot Spa, DIY Flower Crown, Foot sticker tattoo and Make-up and Hair Styling.

 

Cool Ukelele artists led by Theobromine Band and Mang Pedring as well as Aia de Leon of Imago added to the summer romance feel. 

And to top it all, the lucky winner of Ipanema Perfect Pair got the chance to spend an unforgettable kilig date with Gerald Anderson, one of the hottest young actors today, plus an exciting all-expense paid trip to the Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu! 

(PHOTOS COURTESY OF OCCASIONS OF JOY)

Hurry and check out the following   Ipanema summer style :