There was this French / European bistro named Savoy that popped up in some of the searches a few months ago, and strangely is that it was somewhere in Kalayaan Avenue in Makati City. Not everyone would believe it, though. After all, Kalayaan Avenue has the notorious reputation as a place for escorts, drunk expats, and this:   Not sure if they were trying to not sound discriminatory, by moving…

NOTE: THIS PLACE HAS ALREADY CLOSED When we learned from Irene and Chef Ricci of Laya that they’ll be down to their last month of operation, we panicked!  While it has been a successful ride for them since they opened around mid- 2009, they need to relocate to Seattle.  We were definitely not going to miss a final visit to this place. I first found out about Laya through a…

NOTE: THIS PLACE HAS ALREADY CLOSED You know a great place when you see it.  That’s how it was like for me when I first got to Laya. (To think I just saw it in a consumer report on the trend of personalizing things for consumers a week before my first visit.) Now it’s one of my personal favorites.  I love the ambience.  I love the fresh air.  And I…

“See you at the top.”     To those who follow the Manila club scene, this statement is all too familiar. 71 Gramercy is the premiere club on the top floor of the highest building in the Philippines: Gramercy Residences. Named after the floor where it is situated, it has played host to the clubbing elite, with trendy beats and fantastic cocktails. As a matter of fact, one of their…

The Cheesecake Queen of Manila. After some research, no one seems to have that moniker as of this writing. So it may be best to give it to the lady behind Indulgence by Irene. Time and time again, her cheesecake creations have constantly made it to the list of Manila’s best desserts. Starting with the Queso De Bola Cheesecake, and then that rich Tsokolate Tablea, and the current darling of…

Jim has made some new stuff for the boozies out there. For those who don’t know Jim, Jim is the purveyor of fine craft beers in Global Beer Exchange, tantalizing the Philippine market with fine brews, showing that there’s more to beer than sheer intoxication and its yet to be proven problem solving qualities. He also occasionally spews out hard truths that you may see in bathroom walls and restaurant…

Help spread the word of this cause. For every Facebook “Like”, Tweet, and “+1” of this post, LYNNE-ENROUTE.COM will give PHP 10.00 to the Philippine Red Cross. This effort will run until 9:00pm of November 17, 2013. In response to the onslaught of typhoon Yolanda, major players of the Philippine food industry have gathered under one cause: Yolanda Action Weekend On November 16-17, participating restaurants have pledged to give a…

Here at En Route, it’s all about simple, homey, comfort food dishes that any man or woman is bound to love (this is also because this is the most we can cook with our current abilities. Those manchego souffles and tomato confit ala Lolo Dad’s still need to be practiced). But for this dinner set, it’s all about a manly dinner consisting of meaty, cheesy, and boozy goodness that every…

  For those who frequent the Salcedo Weekend Market in Makati, there is a high chance that you would have come across the Hillside Ranch brand of Roasted Beef Belly and Corned Beef. These are succulent chunks of bovine that have been sacrificed for the ever demanding consuming public. An invite for a taste test of these Hillside Ranch beauties was held at Trellis in Makati City. Apparently, the purveyors…

Did you know that bathroom breaks were once a communal activity before Queen Elizabeth I popularized the idea of making it a private moment? So it is in that line that we present some things you may not see if kept private in these bathrooms. If ever you happen to visit these places, check them out! Oh, and apologies if the pictures don’t look as clear as the ones normally…

After some reflection over a previous post, it does come out a little too “Negative” for what is normally placed in this blog. And so, with a change of heart, the whole thing will be changed to highlight the food that makes our lives all the better, even for that one second when it meets our taste buds. This actually might be a regular thing here, probably updated on a…

  One of the leading purveyors of quality craft beers in the Philippines has opened a bottle shop for a laid back in-store experience on the finer dimensions of beer. Global Beer Exchange bottle shop in Magallanes is the brainchild of Jim Araneta, whose aim is to share a more refined experience of drinking high quality beers in the Philippines, and at the same time introduce the heritage and culture…

Here is an interesting town in the middle of the Arizona desert that made use of all the red rock surrounding it and turned the whole place into a resort town: Sedona. Normally, people associate resort towns as places where a village is surrounded by a white sand beach break. That is normal especially in the Philippines. But not every town is blessed with white sand and sunny beach sun…

You know how some road trips to Tagaytay might end: You stay there with your friends, with endless merry-making over beers and bulalo overlooking the Taal volcano at night, even if you don’t see a thing anymore due to the obvious darkness. Or that you want to enjoy the cool breeze for the weekend and just need a place to crash for the night. Or it can be the wedding…

Don’t we all look for a no-fail place, where we can hang out with good friends, get some tasty meals, indulge in some good drinks or distinctive beers, and just relax in the overall vibe of a music that matches the good taste of the food? People will always have that sanctuary of comfort. It is some place they will swear by and invite everyone else to try. And Harvest…

So there was that story talking about getting stuck with a dead battery, saved by Motolite’s 24/7 Battery Delivery Service at 1:30 in the morning in some casual restaurant, thanks to some good food and margaritas good for four. This is now the story that talks about that restaurant. Pino Restobar is one of the many restaurants that are scattered around the Maginhawa Street area of restaurants, specifically in Malingap…

Who knew that somewhere just within the outskirts of the red light district of Makati City stands a good replica of an Enligsh Pub filled with all things sports complemented by some of the best beers in the world? Howzat (A play on the Cricket term “How’s That?”) Sports Bar is situated somewhere in Kalayaan Avenue where most people rarely visit due to its sketchy neighborhood establishments. But probably English…

It’s alive! Coca-Cola and World Wildlife Fund team up for a living, breathing billboard along EDSA that’s made up of many plants to absorb CO2.

For the adventurous and for those who like mixing it up, Torch by Peppermill has the choices for you.  From meats to Italian and fusion Japanese cuisine, your interest in everything before you will never wane.  Even how everything is plated is a feast for your eyes.  And you can only expect that what follows will be a feast for the taste buds and your tummy.  I kept glancing at…

It’s no secret to those who have read my entries that food is one of the things I love.  It’s even better that I have someone who enjoys food just as much and also has a keen interest in all things alcoholic. 😛 To vote, check out Ray’s profile on the myfoodtrip.com site.  He’s a definite foodie but what sets him apart is his love for mixing drinks with food…