How does one begin describing a very simple thing such as a hamburger, yet convince everyone that what you are sharing may be one of the best damn burgers in Manila? Maybe it is good to start that it is not found in the swanky places or five star hotels. Maybe it is good to say next that its environment is so inviting, that making yourself comfortable and assuring of…
People shall rejoice! Finally, one of the best burger joints in Manila has resurrected, albeit with a new name. Burger Company in Scout Reyes in Quezon City actually started out as Boulevard Diner in Xavierville Avenue. Back then, this was the standard that everyone should have followed when it comes to making some of the best damn burgers in Manila. Delicious, well seared and bursting with wonderful flavors that complement…
It’s rare that a fast food product makes it here in En Route. Most of the time, it has to be something of great novelty (like a burger patty in between two pieces of hashbrown), or because friends have been talking about it that it merited a visit to the local fast food joint This is more of the latter, because Jollibee has upped the ante to what can now be…
It’s been quite some time since a burger joint has been in topic here. While there are some that has its fans, it will be BRGR: The Burger Project and the sadly closed Boulevard Diner ( which has now morphed into Burger Company in Quezon City. Gotta schedule a visit ) where loyalties will lie. In all the searching in Makati, one name kept on blipping on the burger radar…
Wow. It’s been a long time since a fastfood item was ever discussed here. But guess what’s back coincidentally after Anthony Bourdain got a piece of some Filipino Fastfood culture in his newest show Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown? Jollibee’s Amazing Aloha Burger used to be part of the menu of the Jollibee in the Philippines, but was discontinued after some time. Strangely, this particular burger was the choice of fastfood…
If you get to step into the Marina Bay Sands shops in Singapore, the prestige and exclusivity just fills the air the moment you open those huge glass doors. It really is for the more discerning and aspirational market. Part of such attractions are not just the boutique clothing and accessory shops. Discerning culinary havens are part of it too, so the demand is satisfied by celebrity chefs like Wolfgang…
So here’s the scenario: You’re in one of the more prestigious commercial developments in the Philippines, enjoying the cool breeze and bright sun. It’s lunch time and you are just enjoying being alone in your thoughts and admiring the scenery. The smug smile in your face is infectious. You decide to sit down al fresco style in a known restaurant while the air is crisp with the rays of the…
Now here’s another burger joint from America, but it’s not from any of the other famous brands or franchises out there. Still, the place seems to be the official stopover of travelers heading from California to Las Vegas, and vice-versa. Of all the places in the quaint town of Baker, California, this is where the hungry road-goers plan their trips for a lunch on the road. And with jet…
People in the Western Coast of the United States rave about the burgers of a famous fast-food chain that seems to defy the retail strategy of what excessive consumerism chains are all about. They are not as ubiquotous, which actually makes it all the more desirable, especially since they have not even branched out in the Eastern Coast of the USA. It’s all about In-N-Out Burger. Something about it makes…
AS OF NOVEMBER 21, 2012, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THIS PLACE HAS CLOSED. UPDATE: THEY HAVE REVIVED AND MOVED TO A NEW LOCATION, NOW KNOWN AS THE BURGER COMPANY En Route’s love for burgers, steaks and all fried and grilled comfort food was never a secret. It has become its own sub-journey to find some of the best burger shops. And like the most recent entry on burgers, it is…
There sure are a lot of burger joints popping up in the Manila metropolis. While the burger may be a staple in fast-food restaurants, it is in the specialty shops where you may find some of the best tasting burgers. And this particular shop takes the wannabes to school. BRGR: The Burger Project is just one of the many restaurants that you can…
The new Hash Brown Burger of Jollibee is a definite must-try!
The next time you find yourself in either McDonald’s or Jollibee in the Philippines, observe the orders of the ones ahead of you in the line. There’s a high chance that their order will not be what McDonald’s or Jollibee has been known for when they started (in this case, burgers). Their most probable order will be a piece of fried chicken with rice (in some instances, with extra rice!…
Hearing the name Good Burgers is reminiscent of the Kenan and Kel fastfood sketch in Nickelodeon’s “All That” where Kel always gets everything in the fastfood joint totally wrong. This Manila knockoff, however, gets everything right. The unique value they bring is they use either chicken patty, or – if you are feeling like eating healthier – , vegetarian patties. This is a guiltless offer to the non-meat but comfort…
In search of comfort food? Meat-lovers can get their dose from the different 1/3-pound burgers from Big, Better Burgers.
It was a rainy Friday evening last week and we were hungry after a long day at work. It was a debate between eating now to let the rain die down or driving closer to home and searching for a place to eat there. Waiting the rain out won and we found ourselves at Malcolm’s in the Fort. And wow, were we happy or what we made that decision. We…
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…
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…
Hotel Rembrandt has been an icon in the Quezon City landscape for as long as its contemporaries can remember. It was the first and premier hotel in the area, and it continues to evolve, with rooms that get newly appointed and its signature bar, Malt Room, being one of the more distinguished night spots this side of the metro. Now, a breath of fresh air is brought into its…
In a population that can never imagine itself without WiFi, you will think this poster is a sacrilege. But such a place that posts it exists, and after a few hours of good food, drinks and fun with friends, you will thank them for it. Come to think of it, Dyce N’ Dyne is quite ahead of the curve. A recent study suggested that people have slowly taken a digital…
Spectrum is where families should be at for Sunday brunches because they’re running the Awesome Sunday Brunch for the second time! See how the kitchen’s creativity runs wild as they take the iconic toy brick’s inspiration to new culinary heights while mixing them with equally iconic Philippine landmarks.
