Grey Goose VX and Grey Goose Gastronomique Lands in Manila

It was a night to remember. Set on the lovely Blackbird at Nielson Tower, (that have played host to some of the best social gatherings of Manila’s finest and most accomplished), with fine cocktails and pulsating beats to set the tone for the night, Grey Goose launches Grey Goose Gastonomique: a partnership between the chef of the house, premium spirits, and exceptional entertainment fitting of those as discerning as the consumers…

Fiesta Filipino at The Peninsula Manila

From June 9 to 19, 12 commemorative Filipino dishes by Chef Myrna will be available at The Lobby of The Peninsula Manila, the perfect setting for her gastronomic creations.

Yumchee – Refining Chinese Fastfood in Manila

Dare we say: The best Chinese style fast-food restaurant in the Philippines. What makes us so confident of saying this? First, a bit of a background: Yumchee is not an international franchise brought to the Philippines. The concept is homegrown, and so are the people behind it. What they just did was examine the scene and bring the vision of serving international quality Hong Kong, Cantonese, and Taiwanese style fast-food in…

Dining Under the Stars at Spices The Peninsula Manila

“When in doubt, go to Spices.” That’s what people say when they are presented with the conflicting options on where to dine in The Peninsula Manila. Sure there’s the variety that Escolta brings, the grandness of the lobby lounge, and the contemporary classics of Old Manila. But when it is in-your-face deliciousness of Southeast Asian cuisine, it has got to be Spices. And while the cool January and February weather…

Where to Get All The Lobster You Can Eat in Manila

Most restaurants will not really have lobster on the menu. Mainly because it is an expensive item that not everyone can really afford. And if a restaurant does carry it, costs an arm and a leg, and that’s only usually also, just for an arm and a leg part of a lobster (except in some far coastal town where you get it fresh. Here’s hoping Guiuan in Eastern Samar is…

Madrid Fusion Manila

One of the places we have set our hearts to travelling to is Spain. Despite the fight for independence that history books say, we can’t deny that Spanish influence is still well- entrenched into our way of living up to now. Think siesta. But also think of all the menudos, mechados, asados, cochinillos…I could go on and on. So while we wait for our time to travel again, it’s exciting…

Motorino Pizza Now in Manila

Yes. There are times when you just have to have that serene, me-time lunch. Just in the company of yourself and… a whole bottle of wine from Motorino? Basically what happened was that one type of wine was ordered, and the waitress pleasantly asked if it was for a bottle. Never knew my reputation precedes me, or she probably thought a guy eating a whole order of pizza alone would want…

Magnum Pleasure Cafe Opens in Manila

When Magnum ice cream bar came to Manila, it came with one hell of a bang. Controversy followed suit about how can an ice cream bar elicit so much pleasurable raves and unforgettable indulgences. And they kept on coming with new flavors. Now, as if like to make the statement, The Magnum Manila Pleasure Store will open soon in SM Aura, The Magnum Manila Pleasure Store is a global concept…

Ensaymada-nut: Manila Has a Response to the Cronut

Could this be true? Well, if it is not a real answer to the cronut, then it is for sure an answer to all the cronut copycats. With the cronut of Dominique Ansel copied at every corner of the world requiring him to patent the name and its method of cooking, maybe it is time to look beyond that and search within for some inspiration. Take this Ensaymada-nut. The regular…

Kasbah – From Morocco, to Boracay, to Manila

AS OF JANUARY 2014, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THIS PLACE HAS CLOSED When you mention Morocco, you get a lot of different (and sometimes quite confused) impressions of this land that is still mysterious to most of the Filipino population. Some say it is a Middle-east country (like Lebanese cuisine). Others say it is more African. And some even say that it is more keeled towards the Mediterranean. What is…

Bono: A True, Authentic, Artisanal Gelato of Manila

  Bono Artisanal Gelato has been in the Philippine market for quite some time already, gaining its own cult following of those who are more particular about their frozen treat experience. The more renowned and knowledgeable taste buds of the metro have given their praise to the quality and freshness of Bono’s unique gelato experience. It’s the same here in En Route. There is a great difference between a regular…

F1 Hotel Manila – Pleasant Staycations

I’ve always loved hotels.  I love the little details they put into things like the way the pencil is placed at a certain angle on top of the notepad, how the robes’ arms are somehow tucked into its own pockets (despite the fact that I rarely use them and the most utility they have is to double as a jacket), even up to the alignment of the tiny bottles of…

Ramen Santouka of Hokkaido Now in Manila

Ramen is not much of a big deal here in En Route if you will read the articles in this site as of this posting. Pretty much the only places documented for ramen would be as that from Watami branches in the Philippines and the cult favorite Nomama Artisanal Ramen of Quezon City. Nomama is also more of a fusion recipe of ramen, but it is damn good fusion from Chef…

LUZVIMINDA at F1 Hotel Manila – A Filipino Gastronomic Feast

It is great to be a Filipino these days. Something magical has happened ever since a new president has taken the helm (still highly debatable, but you can’t deny statistics). It feels like a long time coming, too. Filipinos are a proud race and are not afraid to show it, but it doesn’t seem as recognized as there just seems to be a perennial glass ceiling that cannot be broken…

Brotzeit German Beer Bar and Restaurant Now in Manila

When you do a quick Google search on “German Restaurants in Manila”, no definite name seems to come out. There was one just half a decade ago called Mickey’s Delicatessen in Jupiter Street in Makati, with the sausage making now continued at the quaint Poco Deli in Kapitolyo and Ayala Triange Gardens. And for those in the know, the hidden Treffpunkt in EDSA got some more hams, sausages, and discounted…

Postcard from the Gate Manila

Our plane against the Manila sunset on the horizon. We’ll miss you for a while.

Postcard from Manila International Airport Terminal 1

After seeing Hong Kong and Singapore airport, I can see how some sentiments say that this is the worst in the world, but to be quite honest, it’s not so bad. Oh, and the Immigration people here are super friendly.

Kikufuji Makati – Still One of the Best Izakayas in Manila

You can rarely go wrong with any of the established Japanese Restaurants in Little Tokyo in Makati City. There will always be a natural tendency to weed out those that serve the same type of food that is inferior to its neighboring restaurant. And so it has come to pass that the frequent diners in the area will have their favorite. Some may go for the well balanced and clean…

How Nomama Breaks Away from all the Ramen Joints in Manila

Metro Manila seems to be experiencing a ramen craze over the past few months. Restaurant concepts are difficult to come by, and sudden opening of home-made and franchised ramen joints with at least one per week may even look like a conspiracy by restaurateurs. Ironically, something so original in ramen concept has been in the scene since 2011 and the approach feels more refreshing compared to the newer installed establishments….

A Lesson in Wine at the Manila Wine Museum

  Let’s be real. When people talk about the idea of wine drinking in the Philippines, there is just a minority who will find it an appealing opportunity for an enriching social experience. Wine is still, for the most part, a psychological barrier to entry for most that think that wine is only reserved for those affluent few who can afford the perceived high price tag. People should realize, though,…

Spotted: IHOP in Manila Opening Soon

This pic was taken last February, 6, 2013, in true En Route food paparazzi fashion:   Since the last quarter of 2012, there have been talks that the American breakfast food chain IHOP will be opening in Manila. It just seems fitting that the first IHOP branch will be in the ever trendy Fort Bonifacio Global City area. And true enough, it is located in the Bonifacio High Street. The…

Lolo Dad’s Cafe Manila 2013 Valentine’s Menu

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013, THIS PLACE HAS ALREADY CLOSED. It seems only fitting that for our first Valentine’s as a married couple, we bring you something that is a milestone in itself when you finally get to try it.  Ladies and gentlemen, we bring you Lolo Dad’s. Before the two of us even got together, we had already heard much about the place.  To be honest, it was all…

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