Five reasons why real friends need offline bonding moments

Celebrate Friendship Day everyday with your barkada in the best way possible—by spending quality time together in person. And as you schedule your fun get-togethers, budget will be the least of your worries because Greenwich, the Philippines’ favorite pizza chain, now offers presyong kaibigan for their pizzas and pastas. Face-to-face moments with the barkada can now be easier and scheduled more often so you can enjoy the many other perks of real-time face time with friends. All it takes is to round up your friends with “Greenwich tayo!”



1. Live emoticons. Virtually nothing gets lost in translation when interactions are face-to-face. To rule out misinterpretations among friends, make your kwento or latest update come to life by sharing it in person, complete with real feelings in your face and voice. Have a joke to share? Sure you get the smiley, but there’s also nothing more infectious than hearing the LOLs of friends in person. Wanna make it extra fun? Throw in a special barkada treat- Greenwich Special Overload- with 13 premium toppings! Double-size for only P229 that’s good for 3 friends.

2. Celebrate! Happy status update? New gadget? Great day at work? Share and celebrate with the barkada! Kilig moments with a new significant other? Go ahead and tell everyone what happened. Nothing beats the feeling of getting giddy together and painting a rosy picture of your future with those who know you best. Make it feel extra festive with Greenwich All-Meat & Cheese Overload. Barkada-size for only P349 that’s good for 4 friends.

3. Barkada date. Forget about your ‘single loneliness’ and enjoy the day with other single friends instead, together with your favorite comfort food. In their company, you’ll have plenty of special someones. Go and get cheesy together over a favorite John Lloyd Cruz-rom-com flick, or lose yourselves in an action thriller. In the physical company of your friends, you’ll always be comforted and never have to feel alone. Certainly not when you’re also crowding over 7-Cheese Overload. Double-size Overload Pizza for only P229 that’s good for 3 friends.

4. Real hugs and comfort. When shared face-to-face, bad news becomes lighter because you can look into the faces of your dearest friends. Nothing beats having them around to physically comfort you and let you know it will be okay. Rally them and feel their support as you pour out your troubles. Be there for them, too, whenever they need a helping hand or a shoulder to cry on. The comfort level just goes through the roof when you top off the moment with the certified Philippines’ favorite Ultimate Hawaiian Overload. Double-size Overload Pizza for only P199 that’s good for 3 friends.

5. True-blue ‘trending’. Know what your cool friends are wearing, and most importantly, how they pull it off in person. Watch the hottest music videos together or share a pair of earphones to listen to new indie bands and share reviews live and on-the-spot. By sharing new interests and passions together and in person, friendship bonds are strengthened. And the kwentuhan lasts longer with a Greenwich Lasagna Supreme. Lasagna Supreme for only P79.

Missing your friends yet? Send a PM now and invite them out. And with Greenwich’s pizzas and pasta dishes now presyong kaibigan, you can have as many get-togethers as you want and enjoy the best of real moments together.

Bonding moments made easier with Greenwich presyong kaibigan pizzas and pastas

They belong to your neighborhood, club, school or office barkada. They rank among your top profile viewers, and are just one mouse-click away from a group chat. Social media has added a new dimension to friendship, introducing a host of fun activities and sites for friends to let loose. But whether you hang out in a network or community board, there are some status updates that are best made in person.


Encouraging more face-to-face time among friends, Greenwich makes an irresistible offer to barkadas to show that virtual meals can never compare with the real deal.



Send a PM to the barkada and check-in at the nearest Greenwich Pizza branch for a fun and filling kwentuhan! Amid constantly rising prices of products today, Greenwich bucks the trend by bringing down the prices of its pizza and pasta best-sellers at presyong kaibigan showing that Greenwich values friendship and barkada bonding. By making these treats more barkada budget-friendly, Greenwich lets friends enjoy extended bonding sessions with delicious pizzas and pastas to share.


When was the last time you enjoyed old-school barkada kwentuhan? Spending offline time together promotes stronger connections and warmth among friends that no emoticon can ever express. And because nothing beats the sound of friends’ laughter while sharing the latest jokes or a real hug when you need it, Greenwich makes it easier and more enjoyable to catch up with friends the classic way.



Exchange your status update for a lunch date (even merienda or a dinner date) at Greenwich and share barkada pizza favorites that are now lighter on the pocket. Choose among the Classic Hawaiian or Ham & Cheese Pizzas at P149 for 9” double size and P249 for 12” barkada size, or the generously topped Ultimate Hawaiian or Triple Ham and Cheese Overload at P199 for double size and P299 for barkada size, or the filling All Meat & Cheese or Greenwich Special Overload Pizzas starting at P229.

Greenwich’s delicious range of pasta dishes have also been made more barkada-friendly. Get the snack size of the flavorful Lasagna Supreme for only P79 or the full size for P99. Also, the perfect combination of Chicken Carbonara & Premium Beef Strips or Lasagna Supreme & Jumbo Crunchy Chicken in the Pasta Supreme Meat Plates, are now at only P149.


Celebrate the value of friendship and take barkada bonding moments from virtual meets to real treats at Greenwich. Join the Greenwich barkada at http://www.facebook.com/GreenwichPizza or follow @greenwichpizza on Twitter for more presyong kaibigan deals.

Champion your cheesiness with Greenwich Cheesy Hour

Declare your cheesiness with Greenwich Cheesy Hour and get the chance to win a magnificent Mt. Pinatubo sky tour with your barkada.

Aching to speak your heart out and drop that cheesy line? Giving the no-holds-barred cheesiness of Pinoys the space to shine is the country’s biggest pizza chain, Greenwich. The latest promo from the company that brought you the Xtreme Cheese pizzas, Greenwich’s Cheesy Hour puts the spotlight on the cool cheesiness that Pinoys proudly get away with.

In Greenwich’s newest contest, sentimental dialogue and mushy one-liners can pave the way for a breathtaking sky tour, and all the possibilities for romance that great views, close settings, and well-meaning friends can present. Greenwich Pizza calls on all aspiring Romeos (and Juliets) to wear their hearts on their sleeves – or more, appropriately, their Facebook walls – and join Greenwich Cheesy Hour for a daily dose of cheesy love and Xtreme Cheese pizza.

To join, post the most creative, unique, and funny declaration of love on your Facebook wall, tag your loved one and at least two friends to witness your cheesy confession during designated Cheesy Hours.

Make sure to friend the Greenwich Pizza Barkada and tag it on your post to validate your entry.

Cheesy Hours are announced randomly – there are three Cheesy Hours in a day, and entries will only be accepted at these times. Daily winners will be selected based on creativity, originality, impact, and number of Likes. No need to lay it on thick, participants are only allowed Cheesy Hour post per day. Each Cheesy Hour winner will receive a Greenwich Xtreme Cheese family pizza of their choice –Bacon Burger Melt Overload, Philly Cheese Steak Overload, or 7-Cheese – to be delivered right at their doorstep. Two winners from the daily rounds will be selected as finalists to vie for the grand prize, a sky tour ride over majestic Mt. Pinatubo to witness the dawn of a shared future, or the romantic possibilities of the night. To help document all cheesy moments for future Facebook consumption, the prize also includes two tour slots for the couple’s friends.


A gallery of all finalists will be created on the Greenwich Pizza Barkada Facebook page on the last week of the Cheesy Hour promo, to help people choose and vote for their favorite lines. The entry with the most number of ‘likes’ wins the grand prize. The promo will end on May 27, 2011.

For more information, visit http://www.facebook.com/GreenwichPizza

Greenwich Opens first casual store in Trinoma

The Philippines’ favorite pizza chain Greenwich continues to be on the pulse of what’s in as it opens its newest fast-casual store in Trinoma. Located at the second floor of the popular mall’s Al Fresco area, the new store boasts of an even cozier ambience and a refreshing look, giving those in the north of the metro a great place for a fun barkada experience.



“Greenwich’s fast-casual store concept is about a great place that offers delicious pizza and pasta that are great for bonding with friends. And as part of our commitment to keep giving our barkada customers a leveled up dining experience, we are launching our new and leveled up fast-casual stores starting with Trinoma. This new store has all-new murals, more booth seats, even posh couches and chairs. Being the most innovative pizza brand, we not only pioneer unique pizza variants. We also always make it a point that friends enjoy our delicious products at our new fast-casual stores” says Greenwich marketing director Luis Velasco III.


The new branch in Trinoma, with its contemporary design, offers a very relaxing ambience. From the outside, the façade lures one in with its laid-back look. Inside, subdued lighting and plush red seats make it easy to spend hours chatting with friends and enjoying good food. Colorful photo panels and murals also adorn the walls and the order counter has a more streamlined look. Overall, the comfortably hip interiors, together with Greenwich’s unbeatable menu and warm service, easily make Greenwich Trinoma store a top option for friends looking for an awesome place to hang out in the north. Even heartthrob John Lloyd Cruz (along with the rest of the Greenwich barkada) and DJ Gelli Victor had a great time at the store when they visited it during its recent opening.



“The Greenwich branch in Trinoma is the new favorite hangout of barkadas in the north part of Metro Manila, even those who don’t live nearby come here to actually experience the place,” adds Velasco.


Greenwich’s fast-casual store concept was an innovation that began in 2007. The company’s first fast-casual branch on Ayala Ave., Makati proved to be a hit with the young crowd, prompting the development of more fast-casual stores. Diners can only expect bigger and more exciting things from Greenwich in the coming months.

Taking the pizza experience to the next level

Greenwich has been popularly known for being the most innovative pizza brand. In fact, in only 7 months, the brand has already launched 6 new exciting pizza flavors.


From leveling up the Filipinos’ classic favorite Hawaiian Pizza with its Ultimate Hawaiian Overload in January; giving their consumers a taste of the American Idol experience with their American Idol Limited Edition Pizza in March; bringing the pizza experience to the extreme with the Xtreme Cheese Level Up Pizzas in May to offering Bigatin in flavor under the new Overloaded Bigatin Pizzas in August.


While the brand has delighted its consumers with all its innovations, Greenwich has taken its commitment to innovate to a whole new level that goes beyond new pizza Dubbed as the “game-changer” in pizza, Greenwich launches its Top That Pizzas that will make you change the way you and your friends enjoy pizzas. Adding a twist to the usual way people enjoy pizza, Greenwich’s newest innovations are towering with a mountain of toppings like you’ve never seen before.



Experience the new Top That Pizzas in 2 new and exciting flavors—Buffalo Chicken and Onion Rings Pizza and Meatball and Fries Pizza.


Greenwich’s Buffalo Chicken and Onion Rings Pizza with Blue Cheese and Mozzarella Cheese topped with juicy Buffalo Chicken with a tower of Crunchy Onion Rings . Another delightful pizza treat is the Meatballs and Fries Pizza boasting with Parmesan and Mozzarella Cheese topped with mouth-watering Meatballs with a mountain of Pizza Fries. It’s an over-the-top delicious experience that no other pizza chain can match. With the Top That Pizzas, it’s easy to let creativity and fun reign during friendly gatherings. Let the barkada unleash their wacky side, too. Start on the toppings—put the Crunchy Onion Rings on your fingers or give Pizza Fries to your special someone—there’s a fun way to devour it all with delicious slices of pizza. You think you can top your friends’ creative ways of enjoying their Top That Pizzas? Show them how you enjoy Greenwich Top That Pizzas anyway you like it, just the way you like it; it’s pizza pleasure that’s beyond the ordinary.


Want the Greenwich’s latest pizzas with an over-the-top twist? Top your pizza experience now and invite your barkada to the nearest Greenwich branch, or call Greenwich delivery hotline at 5-55-55.

Greenwich Ultimate Hawaiian Overload: A Classic Level-Up Goodness

Young working adults are always on the lookout for better things in life and always striving to level-up. They’re always hankering to get their hands on better and newer things, from the latest mobile phones and laptops, the season’s most buzzed about movie, the current fashion must-haves, to the best jobs in the market. When it comes to driving the dream car, buying the house you’ve been longing to have, getting the perfect body to flaunt, or landing a big promotion at work, most of us know that the only way to go is up. After all, nothing beats the feeling of being able to enjoy the things we dream of the most.

And nothing says “I’ve finally arrived!” than big breaks like these that can boost the spirits and take us to a whole new level. However, moving on to the finer things in life means giving our taste level an upgrade as well. What better way to celebrate breakthroughs than with Greenwich’s Ultimate Hawaiian Overload, a leveled-up version of the classic pizza favorite.

The new Ultimate Hawaiian Overload reintroduces the delicious blend of Hawaiian flavors with even more mouth-watering toppings atop a bed of rich mozzarella cheese. It’s really piling on more zesty glazed pineapple chunks and more ham slices for flavorful goodness in each bite, making it the perfect level-up treat for go-getting pizza-lovers.

Savor the finer things in life than and enjoy upgraded pizza creations with the barkada with the new and beefed-up goodness of the Ultimate Hawaiian Overload only from Greenwich.

‘Tis the season to be cheesiest

With Christmas fast approaching, the cheesiest barkada moments are bound to happen. As groups of friends jump from one party to another, expect loads of cheesy happenings as best buddies catch up, new pals bond, or distant friends become close again—all part of the Christmas barkada traditions. Who can help it when there are sweet songs in the air, tinkling lights and festive food? Combined, all these provide the perfect backdrop for sharing the spirit of the season in unabashed, overflowing, and yes, very cheesy ways. Here are some cheesy Christmas rituals friends enjoy together:

The exchange gifts. The monito-monita is one barkada tradition that never goes out of style. Through this, friends get to express their cheesy side to one another as they hunt for something to buy or even create to give to dear pals without going over the prescribed budget. There’s also the ‘secret Santa’ where every member of the gang will outdo each other in being the sweetest and most caring ‘mommy’ or ‘daddy’ by giving their ‘baby’ a gift every week, complete with Hallmark-worthy gift notes.

The high school reunion. Need a reminder of how corny you were before? There’s the reunion where everyone brings out all the old photos and the old autograph books as well. Everyone gets a turn on the hot seat as the entries are perused to reveal past cheesy quotes, mottos and kilig moments. Fortunately, in the company of long-time friends and yummy food and drinks, the potentially embarrassing reminiscences always turn into a time full of good-natured hoots and peals of laughter.

The annual Christmas picture. Like many families, some barkadas even have their annual Christmas photo shoot. There are no holds barred here. All in the name of cheesy Christmas fun, some groups of friends will go all out for this yearly tradition. They will cook up a creative theme, prepare their costumes, even rent a studio AND a good photographer, and then come up with silly poses. Afterwards, multiple copies will be made and sent as Christmas cards to friends here and abroad.

One, big party. And then there’s the biggest cheese-fest of all—the barkada Christmas party. Whether it’s at the group’s favorite chill-out place, a new hot spot or somebody’s house, it brings out everyone’s utter cheesiness. Glittering party hats? Check. Gifts for everyone? Check. Corny sing-alongs? Check! This is one time in the year where even the biggest grudges are put aside, old loves are rekindled, and fierce declarations of friendship are made. This is also one time in the year when the enjoyment of scrumptious food goes full-throttle. For Filipinos especially, whose taste buds rejoice given intense flavors and rich textures, only the cheesiest will do.

To make the barkada’s Christmas events extra cheesy, treat the taste buds to Greenwich’s premium pizza and pasta offerings for the season.

The new Triple Ham and Cheese Overload is overflowing with 3 types of premium hams and cheeses--Chinese ham, pastrami ham and cooked ham ; quezo de bola, mozzarella cheese and cheddar cheese. There’s also the new Meatball Spaghetti Supreme with parmesan cheese over big juicy Christmas meatballs in marinara sauce and served over al dente pasta. Greenwich also offers other pizza and pasta products that will surely add cheesy delight to the barkada’s Christmas gimmicks.

Turn every yuletide event into an extra delicious experience. Serve and share these Greenwich delights to your friends and have the cheesiest time of your lives!