The Challenge, the promised cake and Chef Labang of Quim's Cake Bakeshop and Cafe
When word first spread that a pastry chef is challenging Mayor
Duterte to a fistfight last year after the latter indecision to join the
presidential race and that his bakeshop is giving away 5 million worth of cakes
if Duterte wins in the presidential election, many were skeptical. The amount
of bashing Quim's Cake and Chef Jack Labang get is nothing like you could ever
imagine.
Many say Quim's Cake got a free publicity but is it good?
I always believe that publicity is still publicity whether good or
bad and certainly what happened to Quim’s Cake is a
good one especially as they stayed true to their promise of giving away 5
million worth of cakes, never mind the basher.
Last July 1, 2016 we were lucky enough to be one of the online
media to witness the first person who availed of the promised cake. He is
Jeffrey dela Cruz of Paranaque, a dedicated Duterte supporter, he was quite
happy to claim the cake and posed with Chef Jack before the online and TV media
gathered that day. Beforehand, we were already privy to the most delicious and
moist chocolate cake ever that Chef Jack and Quims Cake is going to give to the
lucky people who registered for it.
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| Jeffrey dela Cruz of Paranaque with Chef Jack Labang |
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| Bloggers x TV5 witnessed the giving of Promised Cake to the first claimant |
Chef Jack or Eliquim Labang never foresee how his FB post
challenging now President Rodrigo Duterte and promising 5 million worth of
cakes could things turn around for him in a positive way. Sure he and the
bakeshop suffered all kinds of bashing but he’s not the one to turn back on his
words. And he plans on moving forward and making the best of his bakeshop and
being the only known Pastry Chef in the country.
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| Chef Eliquim "Jack" Labang. He named the bakeshop after his nickname Quim |
Quims Cake and Bakeshop, named after him, just
turned a year old last June 2016. Cakes
and pastries were not the only specialty here as we discovered. Chef Jhallow
Ignacio who hails from Pangasinan has whipped off one of the most delicious
menu in this side of Tomas Morato.
The Red Hot Dory
Burger (Php250) is one of a
kind. With their red bun and a crispy bacon-wrapped dory sandwiched between
them, its spicy flavorings are something you shouldn’t miss.
The Pulled Pork
BBQ Burger (Php230) is huge
with its heap of pulled pork so savory it is a meal in itself.
The Bolognese
Pasta (Php175) is perfectly
Italian in all ways with its perfect blend of beef, tomatoes, wine and special
herbs and spices.
The Sashimi Mango Sinigang (Php299) is not your usual sinigang because the sour
flavor comes from green mango. The sashimi is mixed with
vegetable upon serving and you’ll be the one to pour the boiling hot water
according to your preference.
When they served the Roasted Pork Belly in Choco-Bagoong Sauce
(Php259), we all oohed and aahed. Who can resist a roasted pork
belly? The crispy pork belly is a delight and its sauce, a combination of chocolate and bagoong makes it
more delicious. I need more rice here, please!
We also get to taste their Moist
Chocolate Cake which is also
the cake they are giving away. The slice of this cake is filled with chocolate
goodness and quite heavy to the usual slice we see in other bakeshop.
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| Photo Grab from Leo My FB |
Come and visit Quim’s Cake Bakeshop and have a taste of their
delicious menu.
HOW TO CLAIM THE FREE CAKES
Quim’s Cake is going to give the promise cake every 1st and 15th day of the month until the promise 5
million worth is kept.
You have to sign up to avail of the free cake and the cakes will
be distributed in batches. See the info on their Facebook
page.
You will
receive an email and that is what you present before claiming your slice of
cake. Enjoy!!!
Here are some cake and pastries available at Quim's Cake Bakeshop and Cafe
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