Thinking of a gift to give to a special someone? You can’t go wrong with food – it's delicious, conveniently available, easily appreciated, and brings comfort, especially amid the pandemic.
Whether it’s for a birthday, an anniversary, the upcoming holidays, it’s heartwarming to share good food with good company. Enjoy a wide array of food options at SM from its MSME tenant partners that can convey cheers, comfort and good tidings for the Holidays. Savor on delectable treats while helping our MSMEs bounce back better and help sustain the livelihood of thousands of Filipinos.
Desserts. Anything sweet is great choice when it comes to food gifts as they can boost endorphins, which can stimulate feelings of pleasure and happiness. So how about grabbing your loved ones’ some artisanal treats like Auro Chocolate from Kultura or have some cool delight with unique ice cream flavors at The Lost Bread? These confections will surely make any occasion a lot sweeter.
Indulge in Auro Chocolate’s creamy milk chocolate with exciting crunch of Banana Chips (left).
Delight in milky ice cream topped with sprinkles from The Lost Bread (right).
WHERE TO GET: Auro Chocolate is available at Kultura; The Lost Bread branches: SM Megamall, SM Dasmariñas, SM Marilao
International cuisine. Samgyeopsal from Korea, sushi and ramen from Japan, pizza and pasta from Italy, and burgers and steak from the USA – foodies can get all of these and more at SM. Experience the world through food with family and friends by dining in at your favorite restaurant or having a feast delivered to your home. That’s surely on your loved one’s wish list!
Feast on Ribshack’s savory and sweet Spareribs (left). Satisfy Japanese food cravings with Sushi Nori (right).
WHERE TO GET: Ribshack branches: SM City Bacolod, SM Seaside City Cebu, SM City Cebu, SM City Iloilo, SM City Puerto Princesa, SM Center Ormoc; Sushi Nori branches: SM Mall of Asia, SM Aura Premier, SM Megamall
Satisfying beverages. Indulge your loved ones and their cravings for drinks, such fresh lemonade from Lemon Zone or indulge on Espresso Con Panna from Stockwell Café + Lounge. You can also give them a gift card from their preferred brands or wrap up a complete set of coffee beans or tea bags for them. Support local brands in your search for gifts for the coffee or tea addicts in your life.
Have your coffee fix with Stockwell Café’s Espresso Con Panna (left). Cool down with freshly-squeezed juice at Lemon Zone (right)
WHERE TO GET: Stockwell Café + Lounge branches: SM City Fairview, The Podium; Lemon Zone branches: SM City Naga, SM City Legazpi, SM City Lipa
Filipino favorites. Nothing beats a special occasion with a salo-salo of local delights. SM is also the place where countless well-loved homegrown restaurants, like Cabalen, Manam, Toll House and Manilachon, serve mouthwatering Filipino staples. Dine in and enjoy a comforting and safe dining experience like no other. Better yet, go on and support local and order a lechon for your next intimate dinner party with family, friends or co-workers.
Have a taste of the tender and flavorful lechon at Manilachon (left) Relish the appetizing sisig at Manam (right).
WHERE TO GET: Manilachon branches: SM City North Edsa, SM Megamall, SM City Bicutan; Manam branches: SM Aura Premier, SM Megamall, The Podium, SM North Edsa, SM City Fairview, SM Bacoor, SM Mall of Asia
Make your celebration meaningful by visiting your favorite restaurants and show your support to our MSMEs. To give you a walk-through on how you can #DineInSM in the new normal, SM Supermalls and Resto PH have rounded up 10 tips so you can safely enjoy dining again with your loved ones.
Watch it here: https://fb.watch/1ZsoBlOJXI/
If you want to give one of these food options as a gift, you can have it delivered straight to your door through SM Food-To-Go. There are also SM Personal Shoppers who can either run errands or do the shopping for you and they will the deliver straight to your door via SM’s delivery partners. Check your preferred SM mall’s Facebook page or SM’s Viber communities for more details.
For more information, visit www.smsupermalls.com or follow @smsupermalls on all social media platforms.
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