Comments on: Tommy’s Coffee / Biscotteria Manila

By: Sean Fagar

Sean Fagar — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:37:00 +0000

Dear Sir Tommy,

Im Sean Fagar of QUAD SYNERGY MARKETING ENTERPRISES, we are inviting you to join our Trade Fair entitled “Coffee Festival”, we have two venue(Marikina Riverbank and Rustan’s Superstore in Cubao). We are guaranteed you that your product will be known in the market.Be a part of this event. Join now!Please contact: 09155194168/3865971(70). Email ad’s: hgarfa@gmail.com.God Bless and more power.

By: Marketman

Marketman — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 09:28:04 +0000

Tina, thanks for that. If you look in the archives, I have a review of commercial ensaimadas available in Manila. I am also hoping to finally post a recipe of my sister’s soon…

By: tina vitas

tina vitas — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 05:51:55 +0000

Marketman,
I am a returning Filipino resident who has lived in the United States for 17 years. During that time, my taste has evolved to a more “international standard”. I, though, had always had a nostalgia for ensaymadas in particular. I mean, who doesn’t remember eating them with tsokolate and being left with sugar, butter and specks of cheese on their lips. And licking the plastic it was wrapped in for whatever goodies got stuck on there. I found the ones I used to enjoy growing up either too heavy, too doughy, too sweet or the wrong texture. I discovered the ULTIMATE ensaymada in Manila when it was given to me as a present. It is made by one of my oldest friends’ bakeshop Divine Desserts. To summarize the ensaymada experience – it is fluffy, moist, a tad bit chewy (almost croissant-like) and the perfect contrast between the sweet, but not cloying, bread and the salty queso de bola piled heaps on top of the ensaymada. The best part for the chocoholics out there is the ensaymadas also come in the Belgian chocolate filled version. Now that is a serious indulgence worth trying. Millet Soberano’s bakeshop DIVINE DESSERTS can be reached at 913-9875 and 439-3069. Speak to Raquel if you want a freshly made batch. You will be in ensaymada heaven. By the way, this review is coming from a snobby, critical New York foodie. Tina V

By: Tisa Fernandez

Tisa Fernandez — Sun, 24 Apr 2005 14:39:37 +0000

Tommy – I really admire you for taking on the coffee
giants. Not only do you inspire other Filipino
entrepreneurs to start something on their own, but you
are contributing to Filipino food culture by offering
your own Philippine-made coffee. While I understand
the economics of bringing into the Philippines foreign
coffee franchises, I believe that in the long run, it is
people like you who will benefit financially, as well as
make a lasting contribution to the Philippine economy.

By: teddy

teddy — Fri, 22 Apr 2005 18:59:04 +0000

coffee expert nicky matti says tommy’s coffee’s good and
since i put a lot of weight on nicky’s word, it really
must be good. i’d however like to also see master roaster
manny torrejon and this guy who packs beans by the
brand name jamica (someone tells me they roast out of
silang,cavite)put their produce on the shelf in the
market. i once had a taste of coffee from a blend specially
roasted for massimo’s, chito and hazel galvez’s
restaurant in tagaytay and it may be a matter of personal
taste but let me tell you, that was one of the most
swell cups of coffee i’ve tasted so far in my coffee-
drinking life! BTW, can anyone please give me a list of
where i can get sugar-free pastries, cakes, and other
food products in manila? thanks and congratulations
mr. marketman, for having one of the best, most interesting,
erudite foodie sites ever!