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It has been over a year since the last visit to this place. And back then, it was still a concept being contemplated on. Now it is all ready for the diners of Manila. This post is dedicated with big thanks to the people of Autoindustriya.com, the Philippine’s premier automotive news website. It’s been one of the leaders in bringing autmotive news to the Philippines. Check them out and join…

If you’re looking for that healthy meal that won’t pack in the pounds but doesn’t necessarily involve eating a sparse serving of leaves, presenting Jamba Juice: Healthy Meals in a Glass.

One fine day, it seemed like a good idea to try some comfort food from Bistro Better, only to find out they changed their menu into something completely different. Looks like market forces have forced it to change its approach. So for now, gone are the cream dory meas and tasty hams in buns. Read here about En Route’s visit to Bistro Better Luckily, pizza is also considered comfort food,…

Nothing exudes the air of Christmas more than a big crowd gathered amidst a spectacle of lights. Ayala Land does it again as they feature the dancing lights at the Ayala Triangle Garden in Makati.

Enter the gastronomic laboratory that is Elements Gastrolounge in Greenbelt 3. For those who choose to invent and re-invent are geniuses really.

AS OF JANUARY 5, 2014, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THIS RESTAURANT HAS CLOSED It is obvious to the regular reader of En Route that a large portion of posts is dedicated to the love for food. But hidden in these posts is also the love for the alcoholic beverage, particularly wine and beer. Beer is the topic of this post, particularly imported quality beer. So when The Pickiest Eater in…

Thinking of gift ideas this Christmas? Doesn’t matter if it’s for yourself or for others. 😛 What matters is that the cupcakes from Cupcake Boutique are all so good and worth it!

AS OF JULY 2, 2012, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THIS ESTABLISHMENT HAS CLOSED. There’s something about vintage diner themed restaurants every time you step in. It’s like going back in a time of simpler fun yet trying to break out into something new and trendy. Bright colors and neon signs with chrome and cushioned seats. It is an icon. And what else works well with a classic place than a…

You would think the people behind En Route would have their taste buds soaked in so much milk tea that it’s becoming sickening. Well there’s still more to try! (Yes. That means there will be more milk tea reviews soon!). So here’s another one that at first glance, seems like there must have been a mistake in the grammar. But there you have it, straight from Hong Kong and it…

Heading to Binondo at least once a year is starting to become an annual pilgrimage for En Route. No matter how many times you return, there’s always something new to see. So here is a collection of images of the sightings in one visit together with an occasional Gluttony Society (a.k.a. food trippers or foodies).   . . . . . . Just in case anyone is wondering where Ongpin…

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…

If you live in a bustling metropolis, chances are you will encounter so much vehicular traffic that can make you scream in frustration (And here in Manila, it can be caused by notorious buses, street markets, and most recently, water utility expansions). The solution concocted by modern civilization was giving birth to the traffic enforcer.   Now, their presence is always a subject of heated debate on whether they really…

Diner meets Ice Cream Shop in the bigger and better Mr. Jones in Greenbelt 5.

Buon Giorno already has a branch here in the metro. Located in the Rockwell Business Club along Ortigas Ave. (beside The New Medical City), your good days and good meals await.

  And the milk tea cravings continue. This particular brand has been overheard from friends and other online forums. It seems to have garnered its own loyal following, standing by the brand even with other popular names situated around more prominent places. Ersao was a brand imported from Taiwan. Their focus is not really on milk tea but on Taiwanese snacks and quick meals. On the walls, you can pick…

    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…

One of Maginhawa Street’s prides, Kiss the Cook Gourmet might just really make you want to thank the cook magnanimously after a meal here.

One should never miss out on Real Coffee when in Boracay. While Boracay is known for the beach parties, late evenings and even later mornings, there remains a reason to wake up before noon to grab a hearty breakfast with a good cup of coffee.

The new Hash Brown Burger of Jollibee is a definite must-try!

Everyone who was in the Philippines around 2003 knows that the old Oakwood in Makati became the stage for the famous Oakwood Mutiny in an effort to reform the administration of that time. It is also amusing to know that these were the same people that stormed the Peninsula Manila in another attempt to overthrow the government (They sure know how to pick fancy places, though :P). Related Posts: Philippine…

People have always been drawn to the mysteries and taboo ideas of witchcraft and old wive’s tales, particularly ones that involve the play in the laws of love and attraction. It is no wonder then that Gayuma ni Maria invites intrigue for would-be diners, even if it moved from its old place in the Katipunan area to its new home in Maginhawa Street in Quezon City. Gayuma literally translates to…