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Whether you want to eat somewhere new this weekend, are shopping for gifts for the holidays, or looking for inspiration to start your own food business, these celeb moms are ready to serve what you need! They've got everything from bottled delights and baked treats to milk tea shops and restaurants. Check it out:
1. Neri Naig
Neri's Gourmet Tuyo
Instagram.com/nerigourmettuyo
We've lauded Neri Naig, actress, wife to Chito Miranda, and mom to 1-year-old Miggy, in the past for her knack of turning her hobbies into money-making home-based businesses. She sells bed linens through Very Neri, manages an ukayan, and fixed up a small cottage in Tagaytay that's now for rent to vacationers. And her love for cooking has resulted in the recently opened Neri's Bakeshop, although it's also in Tagaytay. But you can try her Neri's Gourmet Tuyo! Place an order for a few bottles this holiday season.
2. LJ Moreno
The Lollicake Factory
Westdale Residences, West Capitol Drive, Barangay Kapitolyo, Pasig
631-0059; 0999-777-4443
Facebook.com/thelollicakefactory
If you're looking for cake and baked treats party supplier for your kiddo's celebration, look no further than The Lollicake Factory! Owned by TV host, pastry chef and mom-of-four LJ Moreno-Alapag, the bakeshop opened in 2010 when it mainly sold cake pops. “I started bringing [cake pops] to friends’ parties and parties for family members, and they were like, ‘Why don’t you try selling them? They’re really good.’ It started from there,” she told The Philippine Daily Inquirer. Today, The Lollicake Factory has everything from fondant cakes to cupcakes, cookies and other customized pastries.ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOWMore from Smart Parenting
3. Bettina Carlos
#AllMineCustomizableChocolateCake - Baked Bites by ABC
0917-861-2483
Craving something sweet? Actress and mom to 6-year-old Gummy, Bettina Carlos, former “culinary student” of Chef Boy Logro on the TV show Idol sa Kusina loves to whip up sweet treats and baked goodies! She sells her always-sold-out scrumptious #AllMineCustomizableChocolateCake through her home-based bakeshop Baked Bites by ABC. Hurry before they're gone!
4. Toni Gonzaga
Happy Cup
141 Mother Ignacia St. Quezon City
happycupphil@gmail.com
Facebook.com/happycupph
Just this August, actress and mom to 1-year-old Seve, Toni Gonzaga, together with her sister Alex, launched their grand “passion project.” Their milk tea shop, Happy Cup, is serving customers at Mother Ignacia in Quezon City, right across the ABS-CBN compound. Their bestseller according to the mom is Taro with pearl and nata de coco. Have you tried it?More from Smart Parenting
5. Ara Mina
Hazelberry Café
Pwesto Community Mall, Holy Spirit Drive, Don Antonio, Quezon City
0933-857-0838
Facebook.com/hazelberrycafe
Actress Ara Mina is one busy mom. Aside from starting her own beauty line, she also just opened a cafe this year! Located at Don Antonio in Quezon City, it looks like Hazelberry Cafe (Hazel happens to be Ara's real first name) doesn't run out of satisfied customers judging by its Facebook page. Encouraged by her lola, Ara, who is mom to 2-year-old Mandy, shares that baking has been a passion of hers since she was young.
6. Kris Aquino
Nacho Bimby
List of branches here
0927-407-6923
Facebook.com/NachoBimby
Kris Aquino's online show Heart to Heart with Kris seems to be everyone's favorite picker-upper these days! You know what else from the Queen of All Media can put a smile on your face? Nacho Bimby! It is, of course, named after her bunso, Bimb, and will satisfy your family’s cravings for Mexican food. Food stalls are located in the cinema levels of several malls already so you can take the pulled beef-topped nachos with you to the latest family-movie. Party coming up? They’re also available for event bookings.ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOWMore from Smart Parenting
7. Kristine Hermosa
K's Cafe
402 Westgate Center, Filinvest, Alabang, Muntinlupa City
502-2673
Facebook.com/kscafeph
Kristine Hermosa and husband Oyo Sotto go biking together as a form of exercise. Now their chosen pastime together has given birth to Kona Bikes and K’s Cafe. Kristine runs the cafe and Oyo runs the bike shop Located at Westgate in Alabang, you'll be able to enjoy coffee and score new wheels for you and the kids in one afternoon.
8. Harlene Bautista
SALU
26 Sct. Torillo cor. Sct. Fernandez, Philippines
282-1512
Facebook.com/Saluresto
Former actress Harlene Bautista and '90s matinee idol Romnick Sarmenta, parents to five kids, own a family restaurant in Quezon City, SALU, a play on the word “salu-salo.” They serve traditional dishes with a twist and regional favorites, such as Binagoongang Lechon Kare and Pinalutong na Sisig Hito. “Ang gusto namin i-cater talaga are families. As Filipinos, very important yung oras sa dining table,” Romnick told Smart Parenting in an interview. True enough, Salu has a kids area and is also open to kiddie birthday parties. Sunday family lunch, anyone?More from Smart Parenting
9. Shamcey Supsup
Pedro 'n Coi
Fisher Mall, Quezon Avenue, Quezon City
931-5693
Facebook.com/pedroandcoi
Eating a meal in a jeep never sounded so appealing! Pedro 'n Coi, located in Fisher Mall in Quezon City (full list of branches here), is owned Lloyd Lee and his wife, 2011 Miss Universe 3rd runner-up Shamcey Supsup. The kids will adore the fun, Pinoy pop culture-inspired interior where you pick between seating at a table inside a blue Love Bus, a jeep, a home complete with capiz windows or "out on the street." The Filipino food served is as quirky with a few named after Pinoy personalities. Tara, kaen!
10. Jodi Sta. Maria
Rue Bourbon
List of branches here
0917-718-6155
Facebook.com/RueBourbonMNL
Head out to Jodi Sta. Maria's gastropub Rue Bourbon for date night or a get-together with your girlfriends. Aside from being a versatile actress, the mom of 11-year-old Thirdy is also a capable entrepreneur. With several branches all over Metro Manila already, there's bound to be one the adults can all agree to go to!ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW
