Dining In/Out (04/15/21)

Mimi & Bros launches comfort frozen food line

THE BONIFACIO Global City restaurant Mimi & Bros, which is known for its comfort food, is launching a line of freshly made, easy-to-order frozen food that anyone can add to their pandemic pantries. “Stressful times call for feel-good, nostalgic food. These days, people find solace in more familiar and indulgent items but we want to make sure they have a healthier option. Our frozen items are made fresh daily, with no artificial preservatives and extenders — just 100% comfort food,” said chef Ed Bugia, the head of the Food & Beverage division of MFT Group of Companies, which owns Mimi & Bros.,in a statement. These frozen items are Homemade Chicken Nuggets, Corn Dogs, Sausages, Snapdogs, and Handcut Fries. The restaurant’s all-time bestseller, Corn Dogs, made with Mimi & Bros’ signature batter and juicy hotdogs, costs P250 for eight pieces, while the Homemade Chicken Nuggets sell for P299 per 500 grams and the Handcut Fries are P199. The Sausages are available in three variants — Chorizo, Andouille, and Tex-Mex. Each 500 grams package is sold for P339. The Snapdogs sell at P299 for 500 grams. To order, send a message to the restaurant’s Facebook Messenger (m.me/mimiandbros) to launch the online ordering app. Payment can also be done on the restaurant’s Facebook Messenger. Both ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat options are available for same-day delivery.

Sekaya Botanic Infusions now available in eco-friendly teabags

SEKAYA Botanic Infusions botanical blends, originally introduced in loose-leaf format, now come in eco-friendly tea bags. It is also launching a new infusion. The different infusions serve different functions, helping with health concerns from stomach discomfort, to sleep quality, to mental alertness. Each blend is put together based on the therapeutic properties of its ingredients, and are largely a combination of leaves, bark, roots, seeds, and fruits of different plants known for their traditional medicinal value. The current eight Sekaya Botanic Infusion variants are now available in both loose-leaf and tea bags. They include Aftermeal Treat that helps alleviate stomach discomfort after a meal, Cozy Calm for after a stressful day, and Easy Nightcap for better quality sleep. There’s Energy Mix and Gentle Detox, Liver Vitality and Skin Cleanse. Pu-erh Trim can help in managing cholesterol and weight. Sekaya is also introducing a new infusion created to strengthen the body’s immunity. Immune Brew, which is exclusively available in tea bags, contains organic echinacea purpurea lemon balm leaves, olive leaf, elderflower, lemon peel, elderberries, goldenseal herb, and ginger root. The tea bags are made of plant-derived materials that are biodegradable and non-toxic. The brand is also using pyramid tea bags to give the botanicals more room to freely float around and release each infusion’s flavor, aroma, and phytoactives and nutrients. All Sekaya Botanic Infusion variants are made with 100% organic plant ingredients that are non-GMO and non-irradiated, and have been certified organic by the United States Department of Agriculture and Quality Assurance International. Sekaya Botanic Infusions come in reusable cans of 16 tea bags starting at P550 and boxes of eight teabags starting at P275. The teabags are now available via Facebook (@sekayaph), Instagram (@sekayaph), the Synnovate Flagship Store in Lazada, and S Sentials Online Store in Lazada, Shopee and Zalora.

Sony PlayStation 5 up for grabs in Tic Tac contest

MINTS brand Tic Tac has launched its “It’s Good To Chill” campaign, with two Sony PlayStation 5 and two Apple AirPods up for grabs every week until May 21 in the #TicTacForTheWin challenge. To join, purchase any flavor of Tic Tac 14.5 gm or higher. Snap a photo of your single-receipt purchase and upload it to www.TicTacWin.com. Every receipt upload is equivalent to one raffle entry and a chance to win any of the prizes for the week. Winners are announced at the end of each week through the website and are also contacted via email. For more details about #TicTacForTheWin, visit Tic Tac’s Official Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/tictacpilipinas or www.TicTacWin.com.