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Food shorts: New 'grocerant' in Makati, summer drinks, and more

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<div><span data-offset-key="aisrg-0-0" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><span data-text="true" style="box-sizing:border-box">Check out some of the latest news in the local </span></span><span data-offset-key="aisrg-0-1" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><span data-text="true" style="box-sizing:border-box">food</span></span><span data-offset-key="aisrg-0-2" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><span data-text="true" style="box-sizing:border-box"> scene. </span></span> </div><div><strong>CCA Manila&#x27;s Professional Chef Program </strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1712295555613IMG_2527.JPG" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Handout"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Handout</em><br/></span></span></span>Center for Culinary Arts (CCA) Manila is offering a Professional Chef Program in partnership with Rouxbe Online Culinary School.</div><p>It is designed to offer flexible learning options, including online sessions and hands-on training, to accommodate the diverse needs of its students.</p><p>Among its newest alumni is Raymund Aaron, known as the &quot;Banana Chief&quot; of Villa Socorro Farm, a social enterprise that offers banana chips mixed with garlic, barbecue, and even Chocnut as flavor. He said the CCA Manila program allowed him to explore his culinary interests and apply his newfound skills to his family business. </p><p>More details about the program are available on the website and social media pages of CCA Manila.</p><div><strong>Joel&#x27;s Place offers &#x27;grocerant&#x27; experience</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1712296340686Joel&#x27;s Place at Proscenium Rockwell 2.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Handout"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Handout</em></span></span></span></div><p>A new shop in Makati bridges the gap between the grocery and the restaurant, allowing people to save both time and effort in preparing meals. </p><p>The Proscenium Retail Row at Rockwell Center, Joel&#x27;s Place is a &quot;grocerant&quot; that offers fresh produce, artisanal products, and international specialties, along with ready-to-eat dishes with ingredients sourced directly from farmers and producers. </p><p>Diners can expect menu items like Whole Wheat Baguette with Dried Fruit, Pulled Pork Cronada, Lechon Style Pork Belly, Prime Rib Roast, Beef Yakiniku Skewers, Adlai Seafood Paella, Mango Cream Bomb, and Coconut Streusel Pie. </p><p>More than a place to shop and eat, Joel&#x27;s Place also aims to be a place to gather and connect, with the store set to host cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, and other activities for food enthusiasts.</p><p>Joel&#x27;s Place is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., with a new location set to open at Rustan&#x27;s Makati.</p><div><strong>Jollibee now has chicken nuggets</strong></div><p>Jollibee is now offering chicken nuggets, which come with a choice of dip: BBQ ketchup, ranch, or sriracha mayo.</p><p>The new snack item is priced at P99 for 6 pieces and P175 for 10 pieces, and is available nationwide for dine-in, takeout, drive-thru, and delivery. </p><p>More details are available on Jollibee&#x27;s social media pages. </p><div><strong>Jolly Cooking Oil raffle helps business owners</strong></div><p>Jolly Cooking Oil recently held a nationwide raffle promo where a total of over P2 million worth of prizes were given away.</p><p>The winners of the promo, who came from different parts of the country, said the raffle prizes helped in growing their respective businesses, which range from a takoyaki shop to &quot;lutong bahay&quot; dishes. </p><p>Jolly Cooking Oil boasts of a high smoke point, allowing it to withstand high heat frying without burning or smoking. It undergoes a 5-step process to achieve a clear and smooth appearance that is resistant to cloudiness and thickening.</p><p>Distributed by Fly Ace Corporation, it is available in supermarkets and groceries nationwide, and online via AceMarket.ph, Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop.  </p><div><strong>Mang Inasal launches all-in-one meal</strong></div><p>Mang Inasal recently unveiled the Solo Fiesta as its way of offering an all-in-one meal to customers. </p><p>Starting at P189, the all-in-one meal includes Chicken Inasal and/or Pork BBQ combined with Palabok, Java Rice, and Lumpiang Togue. </p><p>This can be ordered for dine-in, takeout, and delivery from Mang Inasal stores in Luzon. </p><div><strong>Pancake House celebrates 50th year</strong></div><div><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1712297588464Welcome Home.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Handout"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Handout</em></span></span></span></strong>Homegrown restaurant chain Pancake House is celebrating its 50th year of offering comfort food and a no-frills dining experience.</div><p>Founded in 1974 in Ayala Commercial of Magallanes, it has provided a nostalgic embrace to patrons, creating an environment where the past and present coexist. </p><p>As part of its celebrations, Pancake House is undergoing a visual revamp, including an exclusive 50th year logo and the comeback of its first-ever menu design. </p><div><strong>Serenitea&#x27;s Cloud Coconut Collection</strong></div><div><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1712297903747Serenitea Cloud Coconut variants.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Handout"/><span class="fr-inner"><em>Handout</em><br/></span></span></span></strong>Serenitea aims to change the way consumers savor coconut juice with its newest lineup of drinks.</div><p>Each drink from the Cloud Coconut Collection features coconut juice with tender coconut slivers, and crowned with a cloud foam made from milk and froth. The fusion of milky, comforting, and refreshing flavors make these ideal for the summer season. </p><p>Customers can choose from the Matcha Cloud Coconut (P149), Cacao Cloud Coconut (P140), and Taro Cloud Coconut (P140). They can also personalize their experience with customizable sugar levels.</p><p>More details are available on Serenitea&#x27;s website and social media pages.</p>