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Food shorts: New desserts, French-Japanese collab, and more

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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> BURGER KING-DBTK COLLAB</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/10/06/bk.jpg"/><figcaption>Handout</figcaption></figure></div><p>Burger King and streetwear brand Don&#x27;t Blame the Kids (DBTK) have tied up for limited edition merchandise.</p><p>The collab highlights the Chicken King, which consists of a chicken burger patty with mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, and potato buns. Variants include original, spicy, and the limited-time offer BLT spicy.</p><p>Items from the new collection are offered at DBTK&#x27;s stores and website. </p><div><strong>DAIRY QUEEN&#x27;S FLORAL CAKE COLLECTION </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/10/06/dq-kitkat-cake-series.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Dairy Queen has unveiled its Floral Cake Collection, featuring three ice cream cakes in flower-themed designs.</p><p>One of these is the Strawberry Blizzard Cake, which is made of vanilla soft serve mixed with strawberries, a fudge and crunch center, pink frosting, KitKat fingers, and pink frosting rosettes.</p><p>The Chocolate Blizzard Cake, on the other hand, is made with vanilla soft serve mixed with chocolate pieces, a fudge and crunch center, chocolate frosting, KitKat fingers, and white frosting rosettes. </p><p>Also available is the Mango Blizzard Cake which has vanilla soft serve infused with mangoes, a fudge and crunch center, yellow and white frosting rosettes, and KitKat fingers. </p><p>The new KitKat Floral Cake Collection is available in 6” and 8” round cakes, priced at P749 and P1,199, respectively. These are available for takeout and delivery. </p><div><strong>FRENCH-JAPANESE COLLAB AT NEWPORT WORLD RESORTS </strong></div><p>A seven-course French-Japanese collaboration is happening at Hotel Okura Manila&#x27;s Yawaragi restaurant at Newport World Resorts this October 11 and 12.</p><p>Leading the kitchen team is Gerard Villaret Horcajo, chef de cuisine of the Michelin-starred restaurant Elements, inspired by Ciel Bleu of The Okura Prestige Bangkok. </p><p>Joining him will be Keiichiro Fujino, the Japanese executive chef of Yamazato. </p><p>Completing this culinary dream team is Vi Serrano, the head pastry chef of Hotel Okura Manila. </p><p>Seats are at P12,000 nett per person. Customers can enjoy a 20% discount when using a Premier HSBC credit or debit card. A P5,000 downpayment is required to avail of the HSBC discount. </p><p>For inquiries and reservations, call +63 5318 2888 or +63 917 842 9067, or email chefs.dinner@hotelokuramanila.com.</p><div><strong> JOLLIBEE&#x27;S CHRISTMAS CHOCOLATE CREATIONS</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/10/06/jollibee.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Jollibee is kicking off the holiday season with the Christmas Chocolate Creations, which include two new desert offerings.</p><p>The Cookie Caramel Sundae (starts at P59), is a vanilla soft-serve topped with whole and crushed Chips Ahoy chocolate chip cookies, a chocolate shell coating, and a drizzle of caramel sauce.</p><p>The Choco Banana Pie, on the other hand, (starts at P47) has banana filling and chocolate fudge inside Jollibee&#x27;s signature crispy pie crust.</p><p>The Christmas Chocolate Creations are available for a limited time in all Jollibee stores nationwide.</p><div><strong>KFC EXTENDS BUCKET PROMO</strong></div><p>KFC has extended its Bucketlist Buckets promo, which marks Colonel Sanders&#x27; birthday cleebration.</p><p>Up to P500,000 in grand prize value is up for grabs until October 9. Customers are invited to buy a KFC bucket and submit their bucket list through the promo&#x27;s website. </p><p>Aside from one grand winner, KFC will also give away apparel, a sound system, gaming products, and a sponsored fashion shopping spree. </p><div><strong>MANG INASAL&#x27;S IHAW FEST</strong></div><p>Mang Inasal is treating customers with freebies this October through its nationwide Ihaw Fest. </p><p>Until October 15, every purchase of two Chicken Inasal Value Meals (Paa or Pecho) entitles customers to one free Halo-Halo small (either Extra Creamy or Crema de Leche).</p><p>From October 16 to 31, every order of Family Fiesta bundles affords customers the chance to enjoy two free Palabok solos. </p><p>All offers are available for dine-in, takeout, and delivery. </p>