IFoods Card: Experience perks, discounts and benefits with one must-have exclusive card

Who does not enjoy dining out and experience good food + good ambiance in fine dining establishments while enjoying a wonderful conversation with both family and friends? What about getting more than what you've paid for with some exclusive perks? Introducing, the newly launched IF card, the loyalty discount card that could be used at all restaurants of the I-Foods Inc. group. Members will have exclusive benefits, perks and discounts with this I-Foods card.

Since 2001, I-Foods Inc. has been dishing up delicious meals at reasonable prices for Filipinos wishing to have a taste of world cooking. Its restaurants have made Japanese food an important part of every family celebration, while its other restaurant concepts have allowed Filipinos from all walks of life to sample Italian, African and Korean cooking.

I-Foods Inc. started in 2001 when its president Bryan Tiu opened the first Teriyaki Boy outlet in Greenhills, San Juan. The restaurant gained popularity by word of mouth that, by the end of 2005, the brand already had 10 branches in Metro Manila. The concept was much in demand that the Pancake House Group bought a partnership with I-Foods Inc. that now makes the Japanese fast-food place one of the most popular in the country.

From Teriyaki Boy, the company expanded with other restaurant concepts. Tokyo Café served Western food with a Japanese twist in a comfortable modern Japanese ambience. Its menu of hot and cold coffee beverages is comparable with those offered at some coffee franchises. Stackers Burger Café offers premium burgers that use 100 percent imported beef from Australia. All burgers could be customized with your choice of sauce and toppings, something other burger joints don’t offer.

Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken reinvented chicken barbecue with a spicy marinade that hails from South Africa. The fact that the chicken is grilled of its fat makes it a healthy alternative to commercial fried chicken. Kogi Bulgogi brings home the fad for things Korean with its menu of beef bulgogi, kimchi and other Seoul food. Parmigiano Ristorante Pizzeria brings Napoletana Pizza-style thin crust pizza that cooks in just 90 seconds for one of the quickest service in the country.

If you want to enjoy a world of dining different from what you get at other fast-food places in the metro, then the IF Card is your guarantee to a great dining experience coupled with big savings.

With an IF Card, you get a 15 percent discount on all your purchases at all I-Foods restaurant in Metro Manila for the duration of the validity of your card. The discount will be applied to your total bill no matter how much your total spend is. And with a card validity of two years, that’s worth a lot of pesos.

And unlike other cards, the IF Card also earns you rebates on your all your food purchases. For every P200 that you spend at an I-Foods restaurant, you get a P1 rebate, which may be used to pay for purchases in future visits at any of its restaurants.

The IF Card also gives a cardholder a one-time 25 percent discount on his birthday month. This discount may be availed of at any I-Food restaurant.

Whether you have a craving for Tokyo Café’s hot or iced coffee beverages, Stackers customizable premium burgers, Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken’s Peri-Peri Chicken, Kogi Bulgogi’s beef bulgogi and bibimbap, or Parmigiano Ristorante Pizzeria’s Napoletana-style pizzas, you will surely enjoy these treats at a bargain with your IF card.

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POPCAKES: SO GOOD TO LOOK AT AND FUN TO EAT

Yummy little cakes on a lollipop!

The first time I saw it, I couldn’t believe it’s really edible. Yes, that’s how cute POPCAKES are. You’d even think twice about eating them because you’d want to preserve its looks. Imagine your child’s favorite characters come to life in little lollipops—and they aren’t just lollipops, they are cupcakes as well! POPCAKES come in colorful shapes, images and different sizes. What’s nice about them are the fact that they’re all made with love—they are individually hand painted with bright real chocolates to make sure that they are of high quality.

Your favorite characters in edible lollipop!

Say hello Spongebob Squarepants, Dora The Explorer, Disney Princesses Cinderella, Belle, Ariel, Jasmine, Mickey Mouse, Handy Mandy, Cookie Monster, Elmo, Bert and Ernie—name it, they seem to have it all! In fact, it’s sooo good to look at that sometimes you have to remind yourself that they are indeed edible. And it doesn’t only look good, but it tastes yummy as well. Moist chocolate cakes on the inside or red velvet (depending on the base cupcake), creamy and buttery milk chocolates on the outside. It is a sure treat for those with sweet tooth and chocoholics! Kids and those kids-at-heart will truly enjoy their POPCAKES!

Dare to be extra sweet? Surprise her with her own favorite cartoon character mini cake.

POPCAKES are available at their Kiosk located at the 2^nd level of SM The Block, SM North EDSA, Quezon City.

Disclaimer: I am not compensated for this post. Opinions expressed are 100% my own.

CHARLIE’S GRIND & GRILL: FROM HANDCRAFTED BURGERS TO COMFORT FOODS YOU’LL SURELY LOVE!

Honest-to-goodness wagyu burger and fries.

Who isn’t fond of burgers? I do. I like burgers a lot; I spent half of my life eating burgers from burger slides to hefty burgers with aioli dressings or blue cheese. Although most nutritionists may consider eating hamburgers as a big no-no because it is regarded as “junk food”, who can resist such charred hot-off-the-grill juicy beef burger patty on a bed of lettuce and tomato on a huge bun of bread? Moderation is the key to eating burgers my friends. But there’s actually a better way to enjoy eating honest-to-goodness burgers than your ordinary fast food joint.

Buffalo wings that'll send you to heaven!

You wouldn’t think much of it at first, given the fact that Charlie’s Grind and Grill’s seclusion from the nearest malls. But believe me, it’s worth the entire trip in that other end of Greenhills (Does Ronac Art Center rings a bell?) Imagine handcrafted burgers of your own choice: wagyu, black pepper, cheeseburger, etc…plus fries as an additional side order (just add 45) and you’re ready to munch on one of the yummiest burger snacks on this side of town. If burgers aren’t your thing, there’s a whole lot of choices: from pulled pork sandwich, delectable cakes, sinfully delicious old-style chocolate shake or fruity smoothies, to the spiciest and tangy buffalo wings that’s sure to set your tongues on fire!

True, you may spend a higher price at this resto than your ordinary fast food, but I am telling you, the taste is just heavenly. With 100 % beef without any extender and I can guarantee you satisfaction in terms of taste and size. No virtual distortion here, mind you. It’s all what it’s supposed to be: yummy burgers grilled and made upon order.

The ambiance? Sporty yet laid back. When my family and I went there they even had an LCD TV where guests can watch sports events live such as the volleyball match between La Salle and Ateneo. Eating your fave burgers at an ambiance such as Charlie’s Grind and Grill had never been this fun!

Charlie’s Grind and Grill is located at the Ground Floor of Ronac Art Center, Ortigas, Greenhills, San Juan.

Disclaimer: I am not compensated for this post. Opinions expressed are 100% my own.

UNCLE CHEFFY LAUNCHES MASCOT DESIGN CONTEST

Unleash your hidden talents and creativity! Join Uncle Cheffy Restaurant's Uncle Cheffy Mascot Design Contest! Uncle Cheffy Restaurant is inviting all budding artists and professionals to join the Uncle Cheffy Mascot Design Contest. Share your image of the man behind the wood-fired oven and win as much as P50,000 worth of Uncle Cheffy gift certificates!

Divided into two stages, the first phase of the competition requires colored artworks to be submitted to any of the Uncle Cheffy Restaurants nationwide. Entries will be accepted until March 31. Then, the five best submissions will be displayed in the different branches from April 10 to May 14 for the perusal of the establishments’ patrons. For every P200 purchase, diners will be entitled to choose their favorite and cast a vote. The winner will be announced on May 22.

The owners of the top five designs will receive P10,000 worth of Uncle Cheffy gift certificates each. The grand prize winner will get an additional P40,000 worth of Uncle Cheffy gift certificates. Don't miss this chance to receive amazing prizes!

To view the complete mechanics, log on to www.unclecheffygroup.com.