SEOUL CRAVINGS (서울 갈망 – 한국 요리)

Passion for anything Korean has gone beyond the K-Pop, television series and beauty products. 

With the K-food fever being dished up in the Philippines, SM City Marilao and SM City Baliwag recently opened ‘BONCHON’, a unique restaurant the offers original Korean cuisine to its fusion forms.

A hit in New York City, the cult Korean wings spot boasts of its exquisitely crispy fried chicken in either sweet-pungent soy garlic or spicy hot sauce. Unlike any fast food you’ve ever tasted, BONCHON features irresistible chicken wings and drumsticks fried slowly to achieve a crispy sheath while the meat remains perfectly moist. Their distinctively crunchy, spicy, and greaseless chicken goes perfectly with chapchae, bulgogi rice and fish tacos and of course zesty ice tea to wash down every delectable bites!

This gastronomic destination definitely delivers a Seoul-satisfying crunch and a clean, subtle taste unmarred by anything beyond good fresh food. Each spoonful is not only a gustatory delish but also a good choice for healthy eaters. Meals are served in bite-sized pieces of lean meat and thin batter coating to ensure healthy and less fat in your chicken. Diners can also choose white rice or French fries as side dishes to accompany the chicken meal choice. 

Now that summer’s in full swing, it is always good to take some time to appreciate life’s lil’ pleasures. Indulge in your cravings!   Come visit SM City Baliwag and SM City Marilao for Seoul treats any day of the week.


식사를 즐기는 행복!

XOXO... GIADRE 

Style Musings: On-Trend Fashion Show 2013

Taking inspiration from the corals of the sea, aqua blue waters, sultry weather and beams of sunlight glowing on white beach sands, SM City Marilao brings fashion waves straight from the pages of magazine to runway!

“On-trend” is the biggest fashion show in Bulacan that offers insights on latest summer trends and how to wear fashion that take you from work to play. From ubiquitous trends like florals and bold colors of teal, yellow, orange and blue to seasonal surprises like ensemble on neon and abstract prints, the show featured collection that epitomized summer’s signature look, taking onlookers to sunny beach vibe. 

ON-TREND showcased the latest in garments and accessories as it gathered the best of the industry, from the vogue white stage design, DJ to the models, down to the stylists. 

The runway featured three trendy look namely; summer city chic, street style wise and beach ready powerplay. Breathtaking beauties strutted in the hottest trends and featured clothes available in Mags Closet Boutique, Onesimus, Petit Monde, Get Laud, X-quisite, The Big-shop, Sabella, Ducks Unlimited. Hotshot models rocked the runway in sexy denims by H.J CO, RRJ, BNY and Harvard Jeans. Finishing touches were added by homegrown brand SM accessories. 

International Model and DJ from Brisbane in Australia, DJ Callum David warmed up and opened the show with disco and exclusive house music mixes designed to conjure images of stupendous arm-waving, visors- down sunshine and strobe-frenzied dancing. 

Stroll in the city with bright and breezy summer dresses and tops from Mags Closet Boutique

Masculine cool from SM Store

Polish and stylish in electric blue design from SM Store

Denim on denim from RRJ available at SM Stores

Go bohemian or city chic in a jolt of color from The Big Shop Collection

DJ Callum pumps up the energy as he mixes exclusive house music

Salindayaw dance group grooves to the music of DJ Callum

Classic summer cut-offs from Onesimus

Sheer abstract patterns and monochromatic separates from Petit Monde

Cool, calm and relax collection from Onesimus

Classic Nautical Appeal from SM Store

Sassy neo-bohemian vibe from Harvard Jeans Collection available at SM Store

Easy and fun ready-to-wear collection from Ducks Unlimited

Onesimus versatile clothing that would take you from work to play

Funky shades in neon from SM Accessories

Beach ready outfit from SM Store

Frolic under the sun with aviator sunglasses and wide brim hat from SM Accessories

Catapulting the fashion scene in suburbs to a whole new level, SM City Marilao reinvents itself as the new destination for the fashion-savvy. As the mall keeps on getting better and bigger so as the wide array of diversified fashion brands that caters to a new generation of trendsetters. 

DJ Callum also known as DJ Vinimal working on house music and setting the party mood