Foodie Critic: PIZZA HUT's TUSCANI

My not so many followers probably know how much i love pizza - I even dedicated one post about it years ago; and even wrote reviews about some local pizza joints found in the city of the Generals (Mamma Marias, Calda Pizza and Pizzahan).

To add to that list is PIZZA HUT's newest menu addition - TUSCANI PIZZA!

As customers started to ask for a thinner crust pizza, Pizza Hut also made some innovations with its menu to satisfy their customers and came up with their version of thin crusted pizzas and called it TUSCANI PIZZA. Unlike other thin crust pizza that are cracker-like crispy, Pizza Hut's Tuscani Pizza's dough is chewy soft and tastier. Tuscani Pizza's toppings are generously scattered from the center to the crusts of the dough. It comes in five delicious flavors and two available sizes  (Medium & Super Family), that customers with varied preferences would surely have one particular flavor to love.

So here is a quick review of the five different Pizza Hut's TUSCANI PIZZA:

SUPREMO

For those who want everything on their pizza, Supremo "THE ULTIMATE" Pizza is for you. The combination of meat (beef, italian sausage, smoked ham, pepperoni), cheese and veges (black olives, garlic, bell peppers, onions), plus generously spread premium tomato sauce,  would surely satisfy your pizza craving. This is best for those who are afraid to explore new tastes and just simply wants their usual kind of PIZZA. With the thin dough used, you would surely enjoy the flavorful toppings to the fullest.

Antigone's Rating: 8

PREMIUM ALL MEAT

Pizza Hut's Tuscani Pizza also got something for its meat lover customers. The Premium All Meat has bacon, beef, italian sausage, pepperoni, salami and smoked ham on a layer of mozzarela and parmesan cheese and premium tomato sauce. With each meat's distinct flavors, this Tuscani is surely a deliciously sinful treat.

Antigone's Rating: 7

GOURMET BBQ CHICKEN

Meanwhile, for our friends who are into a healthy diet, the Tuscani Pizza flavor that is right for them is BBQ Chicken with honey BBQ sauce, marinated chicken, olive oil roasted bell peppers and red onion. This might not be your usual pizza flavor, but the distinct taste of honey blends well with the BBQ chicken. Can be considered a light pizza, Gourmet BBQ Chicken might become a must try for those who wants to enjoy good food, guilt-free.

Antigone's Rating: 8

ROAST BEEF.

A personal favorite, this Tuscani Pizza flavor appeals to three senses - the SIGHT, the SMELL and of course the TASTE. As this best seller is served, you would surely be enticed with its presentation. The white stripes would not only stir the curiosity of its eater but would also also make them salivate with its mouth-watering aroma. The premium roast beef used for this particular Tuscani Pizza is simply scrumptious, plus the shiitake mushrooms, cheddar and mozzarella cheeses and the premium tomato sauce used made it tastier plus the white-stripes are drizzle of garlic steak sauce and not additional cheese.

Antigone's Rating: 10

THREE-CHEESE, BACON & SPINACH

Pizza Hut, must have thought of children when they created this Tuscani Pizza flavor. The combination of three kinds of cheeses plus spinach would surely be a hit to picky eater children who loves cheese. This one is another personal favorite since I love to eat cheese and the combination of three cheese on my pizza is a cloud 9 for me. So if we share the same obsession, this flavor is a must try. The cheese toppings goes well with the soft dough making it an easy eat. Its a pizza covered with cheese and topped with spinach and bacon. This one is surely a must-try.

Antigone's Rating: 10

A fearless forecast on Pizza Hut Tuscani Pizza: It would be a sure HIT! With the unusual soft thin dough, those who loves thin crust pizza but is tired of the super crunchy texture they commonly get in other pizza stores would surely troop to Pizza Hut and try these freshly made traditional crusts that are soft on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside.

You can get a taste of those new gourmet pizzas at any PIZZA HUT branches nationwide. In General Santos City, Pizza Hut is located at the KCC Mall of Gensan. They are open from 10am to 8pm.

Special thanks to: Pizza Hut Gensan for hosting the first ever Pizza Hut Blogger's Pizza Party in Mindanao. Thank you to Pizza Hut (KCC Gensan) Restaurant Gen. Manager - Jasper Barraca and the rest of the staff for the warm accommodation. To Sir Avel Manansala and the rest of the Sox Bloggers! 

Birthday Special: Raphee @ 17

Rafi & the Coconut

Once in my life, I got a tall, fair skinned sister. She came all the way from Spain but she said she is a full blooded French Girl. She was only 15 years old when she came to our house and celebrated her 16th birthday with us. She loves to dance but she looks weird when she does. She tends to be noisy every time she gets excited but when she did not get enough sleep she acts like Cinderella's wicked step sister. She loves to explore and go out. We even let her ride the jeepney all by herself.  She loves the beach and most of all I can say she loves the Philippines.


We cannot send her a gift or even a card, it takes the local post office months for them to receive it, so here I am writing this blog entry specially for her.


Dear Raphaelle Auvigne ( i still cannot even spell your name right), you will never be forgotten. You are dearly missed and we wish you a happy birthday! From papa, mama and the rest of the people of Apopong love you! 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY INDAY RAFI! LOVE YOU!

Foodie Critic: FIRE & ICE GRILL and STEAK BAR

In the late 90's, Anchor Driving Range gained its popularity among the golf enthusiast in General Santos and its neighbors. As years gone by, different management come and go in handling the said establishment. Before the year 2011 ends, the once Anchor Driving Range will be undergoing extreme make over through a new management under the supervision of businessman Mr. Rey Billena, transforming it into GENSAN SPORTS CENTER. Come this 11-11-11, watch out for grand opening of the newest food, sports and wellness center in General Santos City. For you will surely HAVE FUN IN THE URBAN.

Meanwhile, together with the SocSKSarGen Bloggers, I was able to attend a week long taste testing at one GENSAN SPORTS CENTER initial offerings, the FIRE & ICE Grill and Steak Bar. So here is a brief review of the latter.

AMBIANCE. The non- air conditioned Fire & Ice Grill and Steak Bar gives you a casual dining experience.  The structure which is composed mainly of wood and native products is not intimidating though it looks like a high-end  Barbecue/Chicken Resto. If you are looking for a peaceful and relaxing dining experience, this is the place to be since Fire & Ice Grill and Steak Bar is far from the main road - less noise and less disturbance. The place is good for groups for it can accommodate up to 30 customers. Given that it is an open-air restaurant, it is best to go there for breakfast and for dinner. Do not fret, Gensan Sports Center has another restaurant to open which is air conditioned (hopefully be featuring it pretty soon). 

FOOD. Fire & Ice won't be called a grill and steak bar for nothing - and boy their steak is something to watch out for. I am no chef but I can tell delicious from a so-so meal. This one from Fire & Ice surely belongs to the delectable steak in Gensan archive. Its meat is juicy and tender and the taste is not too salty with a hint of sweetness. The next time you crave for steak or you grew tired of your usual steak house, try Fire & Ice's steak. I also have to make mention of the beef stew they served that night, they should include it on their menu,retain its taste and they will surely get a best-seller out of it. Fire & Ice Grill and Steak Bar will be offering more menus once it will operate full blast.

SERVICE. Since it is a marketing introduction, I wont be reviewing about their service and staff. For that night, everyone was courteous and amiable.

OTHERS. Gensan Sports Center got a spacious and safe parking lot which is definitely a PLUS for the costumers. There is/are security guards from the gate that keeps track of who comes in and gets out. 

Haven't checked the rest rooms though, I do hope they would include them in their renovation as well.

Fire and Ice Grill & Steak Bar is open from 6 AM to 10 PM daily. It is located at the entrance of Gensan Sports Center (formerly known Anchor Driving Range) along National Highway, Gen. Santos City.