Another year has ended, and as we face the New Year that has just begun, it pays to reflect on the blessings that the past year has bought us and the new learnings that we have yet to receive. But it does not hurt to continue celebrating the divine occasion that was Christmas and enjoy the many glorious flavors that it has uniquely brought to the table.

Some of the special treats to welcome the New Year with…

DELICIOUS EGG TARTS

Kaokee Belamy House, which serves delicious Singaporean dishes at Jupiter Street, Makati City, first introduced its egg tarts in early 2025 and intended them to be an exclusive treat for Valentine’s Day. But diners loved them so much that they kept coming back for more, ordering the tarts for dessert when they dined at the Kaokee Belamy House, as an afternoon snack, or as a take-home treat to enjoy with family and friends. Thus, egg tarts became a permanent item on the menu.

People love these delicious egg tarts not only for their flavor but for their texture as well. Freshly baked, they have a flaky, lightly crispy pastry shell filled with a soft, custard center that stays rich and smooth.

For this season (and beyond), they come in gift-ready boxes of six (P450), making them an easy yet thoughtful option for gift-giving or just for moments when you want to bring home familiar yet special to share with your loved ones. The egg tarts are also available per piece at P80 for those who want to enjoy them even when they are alone.

FESTIVE PARTY TRAYS

For post-holiday gatherings, Gringo still offers festive party trays and holiday sets designed for potlucks and feasts. Made for sharing, each party tray serves six to eight people, making it easy to bring hearty, crowd-pleasing dishes to the table, particularly small gatherings for those who refused to be caught in the Christmas season mayhem and instead chose to get together when everything has quieted down.

Among the premium choices is the Angus Bolognese Linguine Party Tray, a savory and meaty pasta featuring rich tomato sauce and premium Angus beef, priced at P950. For those who prefer white sauce pasta, the Bacon Cream Fusilli Party Tray offers a creamy dish topped with smoky bacon for P970. Seafood lovers also have their option — the Shrimp Bisque Pasta Party Tray, known for its distinct shellfish aroma and flavor, available for P1,250.

Gringo also offers its well-loved comfort food classics in party-sized portions. The BBQ Southern Boneless Fried Chicken with Mac and Cheese Party Tray combines crispy southern-style chicken with a barbecue drizzle and creamy, cheesy mac and cheese for P980. The Char-grilled Chicken and Ribs Party Tray, a Gringo signature, features tender smokehouse barbecue ribs paired with lemon herb chicken and is priced at P1,280. Another crowd favorite is the Chicken Tenders with Fries Party Tray, which are golden buttermilk chicken tenders and crispy fries, for P1,200.