This has been a summer -long project in finding the right combination of spices, glaze, and cooking time. Some have even called it some sort of obsession (Like the obsession for both finding the mojito mint and grilling steak. But in the end, people have found out that such obsession benefitted them when dinner was served at home). Check out that mojito recipe here.   While it’s a bit late…

Normally, an afternoon of succulent and smoky baby back ribs from Johanna’s Grille would be enough for most people. This day proved to be strange as the ribs craving came again for dinner. Being in the Glorietta area for errands, The red hot sign of Tony Roma’s beckoned.     Tony Roma’s has been known for their baby back ribs. It is proudly lighted up in a badge that greets…

We all know that when it comes to the food business, if you don’t get the food right the first time, you’re basically setting yourself up for ruin.  On the flip-side, if you hit gold with a recipe and let a customer base know about it soon enough, you can definitely make it.  And last. Take the example of Johanna’s Grille.  What started out as a very small shack has…

June 26, 2010 (Saturday) There are many things that are iconic about UP.  We have the colleges themselves which are historical landmarks on their own, the different statues that are scattered all over the campus, the Oblation, the UP Ikot and Toki jeeps, and I even miss the giant trees that serve as a canopy all around the Academic Oval.  And of course, let’s not forget the various food establishments…

Variety and constant reinvention are the lifeblood of restaurants.  And Brotzeit Philippines is no newcomer in the scene.  Their latest offering? Sandwiches. Welcome BREADTIME.     Right off the bat, I was drawn to The Hoff.  Cue in that Baywatch theme song (did we just reveal our age with this reference?) and watch as your server places this bacon-wrapped sausage creation in front of you. You might just want another….

Cucina Pop is a belief that excellent food need not cater to but a handful who can afford it. FOO’D by Davide Oldani is located at the ground floor of Shangri-la at the Fort.

First job. A promotion. Saved up for those new sneaks. Finally took over that Pokemon Gym. Even the most mundane of accomplishments can be enough reason to celebrate. It’s all about the attitude of accomplishment and the elation it gives. Applebee’s understands that, and that’s why they make sure you relish these fleeting moments with food and drinks. But most of all, with the memorable company that tags along with…

Kiwa Korean Grill Dining at Solaire offers you a taste of Korea, fine-dining style. The lovely restaurant, named after a traditional roof tile, is not only perfect for romantic dates but is also welcoming for bigger groups or families.

Head out into the wild, wild west as Spectrum offers yet another of their winning brunches.   Say “Howdy” to their grilling station where you can come up with your own barbecue platter filled with steak, ribs, and lamb.  You can also get fresh seafood cooked to your liking.  A sure-hit among the kids are the corn on the cob, fries, and sweet potato crisps.  Our little boy loved that…

Forget your no-carbs diet because you read that right: Rice & Dough will have a menu of carb-laden goodness, perfect for what they call: carbivores.

Margarita Fores of Cibo and Lusso (oh that Demi-pound burger is divine!) fame has been in the industry for more than a decade, and what comes out of the kitchen gets better and better. This was validated when she was named Best Female Chef of Asia this 2016. What will please people, is that if you need to have a banquet catered by the Cibo group, they can whip out something that…

Craft Beers have always been an advocacy here. It disrupts the status quo that beer should only be produced by mainstream conglomerates and that there is no other way to enjoy it other than getting intoxicated beyond the point of appreciating the finer craft of brewing the said popular drink. But places like The Perfect Pint give hope that non-mainstream, locally made brews have a place in the Manila booze scene,…

Last night in London back in 2013 (with a planned lazy summer day at Hyde Park while waiting for the flight tomorrow), and it was time to meet some old friends who have been stationed in the city for quite some time. They suggested meeting somewhere in Covent Garden. Quite the interesting place. This one had a more youthful vibe compared to the other areas of town. Wonder if this…

The Peninsula Manila has been one of the more top-of mind hotels lately for family staycations. Can’t seem to pinpoint the reason for such. It might be because of the excellent location at the Makati business district (which, by the way, is soooooo lovely to stroll around and discover some bars and restaurants on Saturday nights when it is less busy than usual). Or it might be that all the…

More great food joints opening up in the surf spots in San Juan, La Union! It’s been a long time since the last visit here, and so many things have sprouted thanks to the popularity of the place… and not just to the local tourism market. A Greek man decided to settle down here and shared the flavors of his home-land, and Gefseis Greek Grill was born. Like most house-converted…

Those cheap infusion liquors have gone a long way since the first experiment for cocktails. Now, with the lack of ginger, a ginger infused vodka normally used for Moscow Mule was mixed in a recipe that integrates Chinese Braised Ribs and Filipino Bulalo. And those orange and lemongrass components? Absolutely delicious when partnered with bird’s eye chili.   Ginger Vodka and Gin Asian Beef Shank Stew Recipe serves three 1 kilogram…

In the beginning, there was Jack Daniels Baby Back Ribs And then the Tipsy Cook, while having a swig of beer said: “that Jack Daniels sauce was good” And in the abyss of drunken stupor, he said “That sauce can be good for any pork marinade” So, over the weekend, a marinade was made to grill… Bourbon Liempo: – 1 kilogram of liempo cut (thicker the cut, the better) –…

Lynne has come up with a good term for all the alcohol laden food prepared in the blog (from Jack Daniels baby back ribs to Mac n’ Cheese with Beer Sauce). And so with this, a new splinter segment debuts in En Route: The Tipsy Cook. First dish: Brandy Chorizo Stuffed Chicken This was actually a recipe from a cook book of Gordon Ramsay, where it called for cannellini beans…

It is obvious that Rustans is not the main shopping destination of the people behind this blog as it was only this year of 2014 was it discovered that there are restaurants in EVERY LEVEL of the Rustans Department Store in Makati. Well how about that? You don’t even have to leave a floor if you need to get some grub after some laborious luxury shopping. But the one that…

  So people have been asking about this photo over the past couple of weeks ever since its posting: “How did you make this?” The great thing about this is it is unbelievably easy, that you ever wondered why you could not have done this Chicken Fajitas at home. It is also very healthy, with the plain yogurt as its dip and little other calorific ingredients as possible. Chicken Fajitas…

It is hard to not be curious about this restaurant, especially since it has a large billboard as you enter the carpark of the Podium Mall in the Ortigas Center of the Philippines. The Blackboard by Chef Michel looks promising, with its scrumptious looking pictures of the dishes. It does seem to be a good place for a sit-down dinner. Reaching the top floor of the Podium Mall, The Blackboard…

October 25, 2013. The newest darling of Thai cuisine in Manila opened with much fanfare. Silk Road in Fort Bonifacio is the newest creation of Thai Cuisine Queen of Manila Cecille Chang. And wow was everyone excited and elated at this new restaurant. Chef Cecille has made her mark in the Manila food scene by continuously refining the base Thai dishes and coming up with something new that just hits…