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BGC eats: Sugar Factory is more than just a dessert spot

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/life/09/19/bgc1.jpg?ext=.jpg"/><figcaption>The Peanut Butter and Jelly Milkshake and the Strawberry Bacon Cheeseburger Milkshake. <em>Photo by Jeeves de Veyra</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA -- Sugar Factory at Shangri-La at the Fort brings children and adults together in a place that’s part-candy shop, part-club/drinking/dancing place, part-brasserie, and part-events area. </p><p>Originally from Las Vegas, Sugar Factory has long been in the public eye, with endorsements coming from Hollywood stars like Kylie Jenner, and pictures of celebrity fans ranging from Britney to Katy Perry adorning its walls. </p><p>The interiors feature a smattering of colors -- black, white, gold, and pink. There’s a wall that’s filled with multi-colored candy dots, and across it is a black wall with gold-framed mirrors.</p><p>Sugar Factory describes itself as “a clubbed-up version of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory” and if that means having the feeling of not being able to put your finger on defining what kind of restaurant this is, then the description is spot-on. </p><p>During the day, Sugar Factory caters to mostly families and couples, friends, young and old alike. In the evening, a DJ is brought in to play music. A common bachelorette party location, Sugar Factory serves Western comfort food that’s accessible, and pairs them with drinks that come fancy and fun, regular or alcoholic, and inspired by their candy confections. </p><p>“We have an air-conditioned room full of imported candy,” shared Peter Ayson, the executive chef of Sugar Factory. </p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="7" style="background:#FFF;border:0;border-radius:3px;box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15);margin:1px;max-width:658px;padding:0;width:calc(100% - 2px)"><div style="padding:8px"><div style="background:#F8F8F8;line-height:0;margin-top:40px;padding:50.0% 0;text-align:center;width:100%"><div style="background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5/P8/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC);display:block;height:44px;margin:0 auto -44px;position:relative;top:-22px;width:44px"> </div></div><div style="margin:8px 0 0 0;padding:0 4px"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BZGugqBgnXA/" style="color:#000;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:17px;text-decoration:none;word-wrap:break-word" target="_blank">@chefpeterayson showing off one of the specialty goblets of @sugarfactoryph. This one had jalapeno gummi bears! #cocktails #alchohol #drinks</a></div><p style="color:#c9c8cd;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:17px;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:8px;overflow:hidden;padding:8px 0 7px;text-align:center;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap">A post shared by Jeeves De Veyra (@venividiburp) on <time dateTime="2017-09-16T14:22:57+00:00" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:17px">Sep 16, 2017 at 7:22am PDT</time></p></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="http://platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js" type="text/javascript"></script><figcaption><p style="text-align:center">Executive chef Peter Ayson prepares a White Gummi. <em>Video by Jeeves de Veyra</em></p></figcaption><p>It’s in those candy-centric concoctions that Sugar Factory truly shines — may it be fancy milkshakes that will make many kids (and adults) squeal with joy, or in their giant goblets of candy infused smoking cocktail concoctions perfect to be shared with a group, or nursed the whole night.</p><div><strong>Here were our favorites during our visit: </strong></div><p><strong>1. Gummi Everything </strong>– Be it the White Gummi or the Banana Gummy, these signature goblets are designed for people who like their cocktails sweet and strong with rum and Schnapps. Prefer something kid-friendly? A non-alcoholic version is available as well. </p><p><strong>2. Hubba Bubba Gum </strong>– I like my cocktails sweet and strong, and the Hubba Bubba Gum fits that description to a T. This pink concoction tastes exactly like bubble gum mixed with alcohol, and you can even finish the drinking experience by eating the skewered bubble tape garnish. </p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/life/09/19/bgc3.jpg?ext=.jpg"/><figcaption>Jalapeno Poppers. <em>Photo by Jeeves de Veyra</em></figcaption></figure></div><p><strong>3. Jalapeno Poppers</strong> – Spicy and sour japalenos stuffed with melty mozzarella, and then deep fried. Dipped into tangy marinara sauce makes for the finger-licking appetizer. </p><p><strong>4. Strawberry Bacon Cheeseburger</strong> – Part of Sugar Factory&#x27;s Insane Milkshakes line, this is a drink that will make many a kid scream in delight. Imagine a tall mug with its front completely covered in chocolate and dotted with M&amp;Ms and pretzels, and inside of this tall mug is frothy and rich strawberry milkshake, topped with whipped cream. And what’s sticking out of the top? A cheeseburger slider, and a slice of crispy bacon smothered in melted caramel candies. A rainbow sprinkled rim completes this sugar-sweet insane milkshake. I’d like to note that that we should be able to order the bacon alone, as it was one of my favorite things that night. </p><p><strong>5. Unlimited Stuff </strong>– On some days, you get unlimited wine, and on some days, unlimited margaritas. Whatever the days, these are great days to visit Sugar Factory. </p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/life/09/19/bgc4.jpg?ext=.jpg"/><figcaption>Paella.<em> Photo by Jeeves de Veyra</em></figcaption></figure></div><p><strong>6. Paella</strong> – A sure crowd-pleaser, a serving is a meal fit for a group of three or four. Enjoy rice with a properly crispy bottom crust with loose rice seasoned with a light handed touch of spice (ideal for kids) with all the trimmings from chicken to various seafood to quail eggs. And according to Ayson, this dish was first introduced in Sugar Factory Philippines, and is now being served in other locations around the world. </p><p><strong>7. Peanut Butter and Jelly Milkshake</strong> – This is a peanut butter and jelly inception. Peanut butter and strawberry jelly are whipped into vanilla ice cream, topped with slices of actual peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and just in case you need more peanut butter flavor, they’ve also added pieces of Reese’s peanut butter cups, and covered the mug with peanut butter, finishing with a sprinkling or four of Nerds candies.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/life/09/19/bgc5.jpg?ext=.jpg"/><figcaption>4-Cheese Pizza. <em>Photo by Jeeves de Veyra</em></figcaption></figure></div><p><strong>8. 4-Cheese Pizza</strong> - Pizza is new in the menu and comes in five variants. Taste the 4 Cheese which doesn’t scrimp on the good stuff—cheese and lots of cheese! </p><p>For its first anniversary on Tuesday, Sugar Factory&#x27;s signature Mocktail Goblets and Junior Milkshakes are priced only P1 for every P1,000 purchase. Hungry? For only P365, diners can get a pizza and pasta combo enough to fill two or three hungry tummies.</p>

<p>Sugar Factory at Shangri-La at the Fort describes itself as “a clubbed-up version of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory.” </p>

Sugar Factory at Shangri-La at the Fort describes itself as “a clubbed-up version of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory.”