(1 Day to go before Rockwell’s 3rd Ultimate Taste Test!)
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11 Foodie Tips & Tricks to Survive UTT 11!
1) Pace yourself. Don’t attempt to finish the food from all 50+ vendors in a single hour.
2) Rate the food immediately. Trust your instincts and put the first score that comes to mind.
Here’s the rating scale for the taste test and some guidelines for each score:
1- Thanks, but it could be better. (If you didn’t like the food at all)
2- It’s OK. (If it was acceptable but not really memorable)
3- We had a good time. (If it was good and you enjoyed eating it)
4- I love it! (If the food was really good and something you would order next time)
5- Awesome! (If the food was really, really good that you would tell everyone about it or give it away for Christmas to your friends and family)
We suggest you give your rating first before comparing notes with other foodies so that your decision won’t be influenced. So if you love the food and think it’s rave-worthy, go ahead and give it a 5.
3) Savor each bite. This isn’t a buffet but a walk-around degustation.
We purposely scheduled the event to last the entire day so you can avoid the long queues and come at the most convenient time for you. There is enough food for 1,000 foodies, so take your time going from one food vendor to another.
We also recommended that you talk to the owners themselves to understand the story behind the food you’re tasting.
4) It’s more fun with family and friends. Bonding sessions are best enjoyed with good food. 🙂
So go to the tasting event with family and friends who love food. This is a good venue to reunite with long-lost friends, or to celebrate a special occasion with your family.
5) Plan your foodie attack. Study the list of vendors and select the first ones you would love to try. Check out the Jane’s top 10 hit list for Rockwell’s 3rd Ultimate Taste Test for tips.
Here are the ULTIMATE TASTE TEST 11 confirmed participants:
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1 |
The Plaza Premium Baked Ham |
The Plaza Premium Baked Ham – Hamwich & Hampanada |
Appetizer |
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2 |
Cakeworks |
Peanut Butter Oreo Dip |
Appetizer |
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3 |
CURRY BAR |
CURRY BALLS |
Appetizer |
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4 |
Big Jack’s |
Ricepop |
Appetizer |
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5 |
BITE by Chef Jam Melchor |
Truffled Tuna Crudo & Burrito Taquitos Roll |
Appetizer |
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6 |
ALA DUTCHE CHRONICLES –Condiment House |
TU’KA – Gourmet Spiced Vinegar |
Appetizer |
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7 |
2407 Weekend Bakery & Cafe |
Oatie – Granolie & Choco – Oaties |
Appetizer |
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8 |
Yuan’s Wings |
Yuan’s Original Chicken Wings |
Main Dish |
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9 |
Butter Nuggets |
Chicken and bacon ravioli with tomato sauce and cheese |
Main Dish |
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10 |
Schmidt’s Gourmet Hotdogs |
Wagamama |
Main Dish, Appetizer |
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11 |
SHIFU MASTER’S KITCHEN |
Pata Bihon & Shifu Milk Tea |
Main Dish |
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12 |
Diplahan Lechon |
Dipalahan Lechon |
Main Dish |
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13 |
Flavor Avenue |
Bagnet paella |
Main Dish |
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14 |
Generals Lechon |
Garlic Lechon |
Main Dish |
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15 |
GoldenducK’s Premium Meat Products |
GoldenducK’s Premium Burgers & GoldenducK’s Sisig |
Main Dish |
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16 |
Flavors on Fire |
JALAPEÑO ALFREDO & Paprika Chicken |
Main Dish |
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17 |
Bad Decisions Premium Burgers and Drinks Joint |
The Patriot |
Main Dish |
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18 |
The Sultry Chef |
Sultry Roast beef with saucy gravy & Tuyo Pasta |
Main Dish |
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19 |
The V Deli Vegetarian Delicatessen |
Veggie Sisig Shawarma & Veggie Sisig Quesadillas |
Main Dish |
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20 |
Verity Enterprise |
Rice bomb |
Main dish |
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21 |
Dennis The Grillboy |
Crispy Pork Sisig & Tortilla Banana |
Main dish |
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22 |
Global City Innovative College (GCIC) |
GCIC Healthy Ramen |
Main dish |
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23 |
Maharajas |
Lamb Seekh Kabab |
Main Dish |
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24 |
Conrad and Co. Inc |
Coco Royal Coconut water and juices |
Drink |
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25 |
THE JUICE BARISTA |
King Kong Apple Pie |
Drink |
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26 |
San Miguel Lifestyle Brews |
San Miguel Super Dry, San Miguel Premium All Malt, and |
Drink |
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27 |
MALAGOS AGRI-VENTURES CORPORATION |
Malagos 65% Dark Chocolate & Malagos Chocolate Drink |
Dessert/ Drink |
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28 |
Moshi Moshi |
Louie’s sea salt chocolate chip cookies |
Dessert |
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29 |
Jack Frost Premium Ice Cream |
Artisan Ice Cream |
Dessert |
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30 |
Everyday Mom |
Black and White Cupcake |
Dessert |
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31 |
The Noodle Bakes |
Tosi & Garth Vader |
Dessert |
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32 |
Everything with Soya |
Chilled Soya Pudding in 4 flavors |
Dessert |
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33 |
So-made food enterprises |
Moringa (malunggay) cookies & Almond ginger cookies |
Dessert |
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34 |
Sugarhouse |
Cream Puffs |
Dessert |
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35 |
Catherine’s Cakes & Pies |
Apple Pie |
Dessert |
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36 |
Pocket Pies |
Banana Cinnamon cookie pie & Smores Pie |
Dessert |
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37 |
F.A.T. Cupcakes |
Cupcake |
Dessert |
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38 |
Jameson’s Gelato Manufacturing |
Gelato |
Dessert |
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39 |
Cream of the Crop |
Sulu Coffee with Salted Muscovado Swirl & Malunggay with Langka (*And Capsicum Tablea) |
Dessert |
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40 |
Bronuts |
Bronuts |
Dessert |
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41 |
Munchster Yum |
S’mores Pancake Cookie & Red Velvet Pancake Cookies |
Dessert |
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42 |
Ruby Red Kitchen |
The Original Monkey Bread |
Dessert |
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43 |
Sweet Kiss |
Space Cakes |
Dessert |
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44 |
Franchino’s Food |
Frosted Lemon Cookies & Creamy Salmon Dill |
Dessert |
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45 |
Uni-Chefs Catering |
Trifles & Cookies |
Dessert |
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46 |
Gorby Balls |
Graham Balls |
Dessert |
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47 |
KATE’S SPECIAL MUFFIN |
DIFFERENT KINDS OF MUFFIN |
Dessert |
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48 |
AMY’S Fruits & Vegetables Cakes |
Choco ampalaya delight cake & almond pumpkin melt cake |
Dessert |
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49 |
Shmallows |
Shmallows Marshmallow Spread |
Dessert |
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50 |
Blue Toque |
Ensaimada with Special Cheese Topping |
Dessert |
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51 |
Hearts & Bells |
BANANA NUT & CHOCOCHIP |
Dessert |
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52 |
Hacienda Macalauan |
Live Greek Yogurt |
Dessert |
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53 |
House of Macaroons |
Coconut and Custard Macaroons |
Dessert |
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54 |
Cinq Dessert Boutique |
Chocolate Tart |
Dessert |
6) Pair it with beer!
Your ticket comes with a San Miguel beer of your choice: Premium All Malt, Cerveza Negra, or Super Dry. Pair and savor it with whatever you have on hand — appetizer, main dish, or a sweet dessert! Definitely a must-try experience (but only for those 18 years old and above).
SAN MIGUEL SUPER DRY
- is characterized by a strong impression of aromatic hop notes as it makes use of a higher amount of aroma hops.
- with a certain proportion of cereals used, it is light to medium bodied and has the right bitterness that renders and overall dry taste and elegant quick finish.
- best paired with chicken or fish dishes
SAN MIGUEL PREMIUM ALL-MALT BEER
- is made of 100% malt
- it has that characteristic malty aroma accented with pleasant citrussy hop notes.
- best paired with beef or pork dishes
CERVEZA NEGRA
- has a balance of moderate bitterness and straightforward aromas of pleasant, sweetish, roasted malt bouquets that extend to the palate.
- it pours with a creamy, frothy head showing excellent lacing
- best paired with chocolate or desserts.
7) Prepare your stomach. Make sure to get some exercise and eat light before going to UTT.
8) Safeguard your UTT passport. We’ve had incidents in the past where UTT passports got mixed up or lost during the taste test.
Make sure you put your name or a distinctive mark on your passport once you receive it. Unfortunately, if you lose your passport, we cannot replace it anymore.
9) Instagram that food. Share your food discoveries with family and friends and tag them with #UltimateTasteTest @PowerPlantMall.
10) Take a break. Watch a movie or go shopping!
Yes, for the best experience most foodies would go lunch time and taste until you are half way through the list. Then, take a break either to watch a movie for the boys, or shop till you drop for the girls in Rockwell. You can go back and have merienda or early dinner to complete the rest of the list.
11) Attire: casually comfortable. Come comfortably dressed and ready to eat. It’s going to be a festive atmosphere so go ahead and have some fun!
Live an Awesome Life,
Founder, www.OurAwesomePlanet.com
P.S. ONLY A FEW MORE TICKETS REMAINING…GET YOURS NOW!
What: Rockwell’s Ultimate Taste Test: Be a Food Critic for a Day!
When: September 14, 2013, Saturday, 11.00 am – 9.00 pm.
Where: Rockwell Tent
Ultimate Taste Test Fee: P585/head.
Inclusive of:
– Food Taste Portions from a minimum of 50 Home-Based Food Vendors for the entire of Saturday
– A bottle of San Miguel Super Dry, Premium All-Malt, or Cerveza Negra (For foodies 18 years old and above only)
– Food Critic Ballot to vote for your favorite food discoveries
– Donation for Rockwell’s Typhoon Maring beneficiaries
