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<p>MANILA -- Check out some of the latest news in the local food scene.</p><div><em>These are not endorsed by ABS-CBN News. </em></div><div><strong>GLICO&#x27;S POCKY SUNSHINE PARADISE</strong></div><p>Glico Philippines has released a limited edition flavor called Pocky Sunshine Paradise, which features a summer blend of Peach, Lychee, and Elderflowers.</p><p>The company has partnered with Clark Marriott Hotel to give a complimentary pack for every check-in guest for a limited period.</p><p>Pocky Sunshine Paradise is also available at some of the hotel&#x27;s dining spots until March 31, and will be released in stores on March 28.</p><div><strong>JOHNNIE WALKER LUXURY BOUTIQUE</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Handout" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/life/03/22/20230321-food-shorts-1.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Johnnie Walker has opened a pop-up at Greenbelt 3 in Makati City.</p><p>Available until March 30, the Johnnie Walker Luxury Boutique showcases a selection of whiskies by the brand&#x27;s Blue Label. Guests can have an immersive whisky tasting experience, and avail of gifting and personalization services.</p><p>The 30-minute tasting with a whisky mentor is offered at P2,500 on a first come, first served basis and is limited to a maximum of three participants per session.</p><p>Located across Starbucks Reserve, the Johnnie Walker Luxury Boutique is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.</p><div><strong>MGA KUWENTONG PAGKAIN WINNERS NAMED</strong></div><p>Mga Kuwentong Pagkain (MKP), an annual storytelling contest by the Mama Sita Foundation, recently announced its winning entries.</p><p>Essay category winners include &quot;Chasing Ginilo&quot; by Edelwisa Roman Gonzaga for the Pinilakang Palayok Award, &quot;A Soulmate of Flavors&quot; by Ian Ocampo Flora for the Sopresang Sangkap Award, and &quot;Nourishment and Love: A Filipino-American&#x27;s Understanding&quot; by Jacqueline Dechavez-Brady for the Lakbay-Lasa Award.</p><p>The overall winner for the visual narrative category, meanwhile, is &quot;Ang Sinigang ni Lola Emma&quot; by Roel Anthony Wagan.</p><p>The MKP garnered more than 350 entries last year. The four winners were selected by a penal of judges representing various academic and culinary disciplines.</p><div><strong>MCDONALD&#x27;S CHEESE DUNK</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Handout" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/life/03/22/20230321-food-shorts-2.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>McDonald&#x27;s has unveiled the Cheese Dunk, a cheese dip that can be paired with the fast food chain&#x27;s Cheeseburger and Double Cheeseburger.</p><p>It is available at McDonald&#x27;s restaurants nationwide via dine-in, takeout, drive-thru, and delivery. Those who order via the McDonald&#x27;s app can avail of a 15% discount with every purchase of a Cheeseburger or Double Cheeseburger meal.</p><p>The Cheese Dunk can also be bought on its own.</p><div><strong>MERCATO CENTRALE OPENS IN INTRAMUROS</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Handout" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/life/03/22/20230321-food-shorts-3.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Mercato Centrale has partnered with the Department of Tourism and the Intramuros Administration to open a new food lifestyle market at Fort Santiago, Intramuros in Manila.</p><p>It is located near the Manila Cathedral, and is open to the public from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.</p><p>Among the featured vendors are J&amp;J, For Heaven&#x27;s Shake, Tuna Town, Bagnet Patong, Maria Crispy, Moyumie Shawarma, and Uncle Kim&#x27;s.</p><p>The Mercato Centrale Fort Santiago also offers a weekly lineup of buskers to serenade visitors.</p><div><strong>OREO X BLACKPINK MERCHANDISE</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Handout" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/life/03/22/20230321-food-shorts-4.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>After the release of the Oreo x Blackpink cookies last January, fans now have a chance to win more prizes.</p><p>Every purchase of any Oreo x Blackpink products worth P200 in a single receipt from any store lets fans join the e-raffle draw. Up for grabs are an exclusive signed &quot;Born Pink&quot; album and limited-edition Oreo x Blackpink merchandise.</p><p>Raffle entry period is until April 16, with a total of 600 prizes to be given away. More details are available on the Oreo Philippines Facebook page.</p><div><strong>SHAKE SHACK TO OPEN IN SM NORTH EDSA</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Handout" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/life/03/22/20230321-food-shorts-5.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Shake Shack is set to open its newest branch at SM North EDSA in Quezon City.</p><p>The burger chain has collaborated with local graphic designer and illustrator Raxenne Maniquiz for the store&#x27;s construction hoarding. Drawing inspiration from the heritage trees found in Metro Manila and Philippine flora and fauna, her design is a visual walkthrough of Quezon City&#x27;s lush surroundings and open spaces.</p><p>The hoarding will also give patrons a chance to win prizes through a game called &quot;Spy at the Shack.&quot; Inspired by the children’s puzzle book &quot;Where&#x27;s Waldo?&quot;, the digital game will have fans hunting for featured images that have been laid out in the hoarding design.</p><div><strong>SILVER ANVILS FOR CONTI&#x27;S</strong></div><p>Conti&#x27;s Bakeshop and Restaurant has won its first-ever trophies from the Anvil Awards, dubbed the Oscars of the public relations industry in the Philippines.</p><p>The homegrown company founded 25 years ago by the Conti sisters of Batangas received two Silver Anvils for its corporate social responsibility initiatives: One Bag At A Time and Mango Farmers.</p><p>One Bag involved the upcycling of the company&#x27;s used tarpaulins, banners, and streamers into 100 school bags that were donated to scholars of Tulong sa Kapwa Kapatid and ChildHope Philippines. The project was undertaken by Conti&#x27;s with Side B Upcycling and Comm&amp;Sense.</p><p>Mango Farmers, on the other hand, shone a spotlight on a group of farmers behind Conti&#x27;s signature Mango Bravo cake. The project involved a surprise visit for an afternoon treat of Conti&#x27;s food and pastries to the farmers.</p><div><strong>THE BISTRO GROUP PARTNERS WITH ATOME</strong></div><p>The Bistro Group has partnered with Atome to offer the latter&#x27;s buy now, pay later services in select food and beverage outlets.</p><p>Diners can use Atome to pay at branch locations of Hard Rock Cafe, TGI Fridays, Denny’s, Randy&#x27;s Donuts, Watami, Modern Shanghai, Bulgogi Brothers, and Italianni’s restaurants within Metro Manila.</p><p>In total, the partnership covers 65 F&amp;B outlets under the Bistro Group.</p>

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