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This Offer Includes: Only P1,590 for P2,665 worth of Food at any of Sofitel's Restaurants & Bars including Spiral, Le Bar, Galette, and Snaps Sports Bar! SPIRAL is one of the most sought-after buffets in the metro with 21 ateliers, unlimited foie gras for dinner, and more Le Bar is a chill out bistro where you can enjoy fantastic French food and exquisite teas Galette is famous for its French pastries while Snaps Sports Bar serves up burgers, gourmet sandwiches, and other favorites Use this voucher at any of Sofitel’s Restaurants & Bars and enjoy an unforgettable dining experience Limited Time Offer so rush now and get this deal Sign up at CashCashPinoy for free to get this deal!  What To Know Available for CASH ON DELIVERY Payment Option Valid from June 11, 2015 to September 11, 2015 Not valid on holidays and special dates (e.g. Independence Day, Father’s Day). Please call hotel reservation center

Pasta The belief that Paris is Europe’s undisputed gastronomy capital is outdated at best. In recent years, several other European cities have stepped into the limelight and won over the taste buds of tourists. Italy boasts several culinary contenders, including Sorrento, Siena, Rome, and Florence, the last of which has become a particular tourist favourite; Copenhagen, San Sebastian, and Barcelona also receive honourable mentions. But perhaps the most surprising city to claim a spot in the world culinary competition is London, a city that has suffered from a negative—if bland—culinary image for far too long. Over the past decade, London has been lauded by food critics and tourists alike for its gastronomic diversity and innovation. In fact, four London restaurants made the list of the Top 10 European Restaurants on TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards 2012, putting the rest of Europe to shame. What makes London an exciting culinary destination is that in recent years, the cit...

They have been around our whole lives.  We’ve grown up seeing them in many forms:  ice cream trucks in the neighborhood, snack trucks at carnivals and sandwich wagons outside office buildings.  Food trucks.  They have always offered pretty much the same variety of standard fare, ranging from burgers and hot dogs to corn dogs and fried pickles.  When we grab a bite from them, it’s usually because that’s all that is available.  It may not be healthy, and we might even question the cleanliness of some of the vendors, but we find something to eat anyway.  However, a new food revolution has begun and suddenly we have lots of healthy, high quality choices.  Street food will never again be the same. Gourmet Café on Wheels The food truck of yesterday has been reinvented into a gourmet café on wheels and its raging success has even caused many restaurateurs to rethink their business models.  Chefs of this new generation of food trucks hav...

The Spanish island of Majorca may be small, but it’s home to many great food ideas that are worth trying out. Holidays to Majorca are best enjoyed with locally grown products such as olive oil, almonds and potatoes. If you’re looking for a foodie destination that won’t leave you hungry, here’s what you need to know about the traditional dishes that Majorcans love. Ensaïmadas – perhaps the most recognisable delicacy from the island, these sugared pastries are often brought home by tourists. With their distinctive spiral shape, it’s easy to find them on Majorca, though you’ll have to be quick as they tend to sell out in bakeries by lunchtime. The centre of the pastry is filled with a sweet syrup or cream for a snack or pudding, whilst breakfast Ensaïmadas are plainer. Sopa Mallorquina – technically too thick to really be considered a soup, this is more like a hearty broth or casserole, with chunks of vegetables and pork served alongside thinly sliced bread. It’s very filling and...

Asia; home to fascinating culture, centuries old history and some downright bizarre foods! A wander through any market, side street or local butchers practically anywhere in Asia soon throws up an intriguing assortment of dishes ready to be sampled. Question is, how brave are you? Read on to whet your appetite. Durian; you’ll smell it long before you set eyes on it! It’s described as smelling akin to rotting flesh but don’t let that put you off, everyone should try it at least once in their life. The durian fruit is large, about the size and shape of a rugby ball with sharp spiky skin. Street side market sellers prepare and sell it across Southeast Asia, especially in Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. Don’t expect to find it on your hotel menu (or try to take one in to your hotel) as it’s forbidden. And for a neat (if slightly mean trick) take some durians sweets home with you for your kids or colleagues!                      ...

Lottery jackpot winners who love their food might want to splash their cash on one of these dream culinary escapes. Whether they are playing SuperEnalotto, EuroMillions or any other popular lottery, food lovers who are lucky enough to win the big jackpot may find they have the freedom to experience every culture and famous dish they ever wanted to try. But with so much to choose from, where should gourmet lotto lovers jet to? Dimsum in Hong Kong  Dimsum in Hong Kong credits to Lennox at Flickr The Far East is home to the most exotic of foodstuffs, with meals composed with skill and artistry. Dim sum is a dish prepared with professional care - and where better to master the art of making these delectable dumplings than in Hong Kong under the supervision of cooking teacher extraordinaire Martha Sherpa? And the best part is students get to enjoy the wonderful things they prepare when they have finished. Noma Top of any gastronome's list of places to visit i...

When you’re deciding on a holiday destination, sometimes it’s better to lead with your stomach rather than your brain. Culinary tourism is growing in popularity as cheap flights become more common. Here’s a quick start guide for the ultimate European foodie destinations. Gelato making in Italy Primary designed for entrepreneurs wishing to make their own luxury ice creams, the Carpigiani Gelato University is an international school with a primary base in Bologna. This is an intensive course and not for the faint of heart; a semester at the school covers everything from how to make gelato to how to market it. Tasting pastries in Paris French food is famed for being intricate, and Parisian pastry chefs are widely regarded as some of the best in the world. A visit to Paris would not be complete without a visit to a patisserie. The sheer number of café’s may be overwhelming for a new tourist, but why not work your way through this guide to the top 38 cakes in the city of love ? Fo...