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<p>MANILA -- Check out some of the latest news in the local food scene.</p><p>These are not endorsed by ABS-CBN News. </p><div><strong>KENNY ROGERS ROASTERS&#x27; SHAWARMA SELECTIONS</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/07/19/kenny-(1).jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Kenny Rogers Roasters is now offering the Shawarma Selections in roasted chicken, rice bowl, and burger versions. </p><p>The Shawarma Roasted Chicken is marinated in a mix of spices for a Middle Eastern flavor, and served with yogurt sauce. It can be enjoyed as a Solo B plate (P305) which comes with a quarter roast chicken, choice of two sides, shawarma rice, yogurt sauce, and muffin; or as a group meal (P1,095) with a whole roast, four side dishes, four cups of shawarma rice, four muffins, and 1.5L soda. </p><p>There is also the Shawarma Rice Bowl (P245) made with beef shawarma and Mediterranean salad served over shawarma rice; and the Shawarma Burger (P240) made of 1/3 pound beef burger patty seasoned with special spices and served with cheddar cheese, yogurt Sauce, and fresh veggies in between two wheat buns.</p><p>The Shawarma Selections are available at Kenny Rogers Roasters for dine-in, takeout, and delivery.</p><div><strong>MANILA FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL KICKS OFF </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/07/19/mfwf-main.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>The inaugural Manila Food &amp; Wine Festival (MFWF), an event presented by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the MFWF Team, started last July 14 at The Westin Manila. </p><p>Organizers said MFWF aims to introduce the Philippines as a culinary destination in Asia and the world, at par with Singapore, Hong Kong, and Bangkok. </p><p>Until July 27, food lovers and wine enthusiasts will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a gastronomic journey that showcases the country&#x27;s vibrant food culture. </p><p>Activities include a Sunday lunch curation by Chef Reggie Aspiras; a series of chef collaborations in the best restaurants in Antipolo, Tagaytay, and Metro Manila; a Makati Poblacion pub crawl; a food stamping program; and the gala dinner finale at the Admiral Hotel featuring chefs Sau Del Rosario and Tatung Sarthou.</p><p>More details are available on the festival&#x27;s Facebook page. </p><div><strong>MCDONALD&#x27;S MAKES IMPROVEMENTS TO BURGERS</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/07/19/mcdo.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>McDonald&#x27;s has made improvements to its burgers such as the Cheeseburger, Double Cheeseburger, Quarter Pounder with Cheese, and Big Mac. </p><p>These include softer buns with a glaze, meltier cheese, fresher vegetables, juicier patties, and more Big Mac sauce.</p><p>Changes were also made to the burgers&#x27; packaging, with the Double Cheeseburger and Quarter Pounder with Cheese also getting their own clamshell boxes. </p><p>Meanwhile, customers are encouraged to be on the lookout for free cheeseburger coupons via the McDonald&#x27;s app on July 20. These can be redeemed from July 21 to 25. </p><div><strong>RAGING BULL BURGERS OPENS 3RD MANILA BRANCH</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/07/19/mighty-beast-min-(1).jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>After Taguig and Makati, Raging Bull Burgers is opening another branch at Shangri-La Plaza Mall in Ortigas. </p><p>Established in 2017, the restaurant has gained popularity for its patties made from choice Australian and American beef cuts. </p><p>The burgers are chargrilled and topped with locally sourced fresh produce and an in-house sauce. </p><p>Some of its bestsellers include the Mighty Beast (1/3 pounder Angus beef patty, griddle maple bacon, aged cheddar, spicy beer mustard sauce, lettuce, tomato, dill pickle) and Raging Wagyu (1/3 pounder Australian Wagyu beef patty, braised onions, chili chutney, lettuce, tomato, dill pickle). </p><div><strong>SALADSTOP&#x27;S SEASONAL MENU </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/07/19/saladstop-(1).jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>SaladStop has a new seasonal menu which includes the Yasou! salad and the Saikō warm protein bowl.</p><p>Yasou is a vegetarian salad that includes romaine, rocket, sundried tomatoes, candied walnuts, grapes, shaved parmesan, feta cheese, and a Greek vinaigrette. It can be enjoyed as a salad or wrap (P375) or as a wrap tray (P2,300).</p><p>Saiko (P395), on the other hand, has baked salmon teriyaki, quinoa, romaine, red and white cabbage, carrots, pickled daikon, mandarin oranges, furikake, and teriyaki dressing. </p><p>Yasou and Saikō are available until August 29 at all SaladStop stores. Both can also be included in Daily Bowls in the 3-day (MWF) and 5-day (M-F) subscriptions. </p><div><strong>SHAKE SHACK TO OPEN IN ARANETA CITY</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/07/19/bacon-cheddar-(1).jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Shake Shack is set to open its seventh Philippine branch at Gateway 2 in Araneta City, Cubao.</p><p>It will be the burger chain&#x27;s second store in Quezon City, along with its branch at SM North Edsa.</p><p>While waiting for the Araneta City branch to open, fans can try Shake Shack&#x27;s newest limited time offerings, the Bacon Cheddar Dog (P310) and Bacon Cheddar Fries (P235), in its other locations. </p><div><strong>SUPER CRUNCH JINGLE PERFORMED BY BINI </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/07/19/mar01151-(1).jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Super Crunch, one of the snack brands of PriFood Corp., recently released its jingle performed by BINI.</p><p>The P-Pop girl group has also been named the newest brand ambassador for Super Crunch.</p><p>Other snacks offered by Cebu-based PriFood include Super Delights and Snackers. </p>