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…

In the Rockwell Center in Makati, there was this quaint little diner with bright colors and upbeat atmosphere that brings alive the heydeys of the 60’s and 70’s (Plus they had this great beer serving aptly called “Mugnanimus”). Gram’s Diner seems to be an institution in Rockwell, with its American Comfort Food selections flocked by the affluent crowd and stressed out law students. Now their doors open in one of…

It looks like Dumaguete is starting to embrace various culinary concepts with this restaurant in town 😀 After walking for a bit and enjoying the evening, it was time for dinner in a place that looked distinct and special. KRI Restaurant is a relatively upscale establishment with fusion cuisine that seems to be quite popular to both the adventurous and the more distinguished people in Dumaguete. And with its modern…

As of July 6, 2012, it was discovered that this place has closed. With the Katipunan Extension in the White Plains area officially becoming a legal light commercial zone, the first few establishments with low barriers to entry to put up shop here would be food places. And given that there is an abundance of it, it becomes a challenge now to be different. So one had an interesting concept:…

  It probably is coincidence, but Japanese food seems to come up every time there is an errand or supplier meeting for wedding preparations. Although this one came as a pleasant alternative after trying to look for this supposedly old Spanish restaurant facing the seaside in the SM Mall of Asia. Wonder where it went? Hunger got the best of of everyone and Japanese is now on the plate, but…

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…

“There is no sincerer love than the love of food.” Says George Bernard Shaw. Now, beer is sometimes considered food in some regions and by beer fanatics all around the world. And what better way to merge both loves than by creating a gastropub, like Draft Gastropub in Fort Bonifacio. Now there are already a few respectable pubs and gastrolounges around the Metro Manila, but so far none seem to celebrate…

. .   When the commercial center of Eastwood was just this little strip of restaurants where you can park directly beside it back in 2002/2003,  one of the very first restaurants there was Fazoli’s. It was a quick service Italian restaurant that seemed to have catered to the Filipino palate. Fast forward to 10 years later, and Eastwood is now a concrete jungle with pretty much every dining option…

The Philippines has its own set of unique and special street foods, wether it be your run of the mill fishballs and squid balls, or something refreshing during the summer like dirty ice cream and the very nostalgic scramble. These cheap thrills are nice treats as you go about on the road. So what happens when these street foods were given an upscale and somewhat “haute cuisine” appeal? Lime 88…

In the first Binondo Food Trip, a printed makeshift map marked some of the restaurants that would be interesting to try,however there was just too many to try in one day. Time, money and stomach capacity were limitations imposed on mortal men. Which just means that there’s more reason to go back for a second wave 😀 ! Luckily, this trip was joined by a foodie group with an unofficial…

There was a time in the history of the Philippines when the whole archipelago was engulfed in a battle for the best shawarma (that war was back in the mid- to late 1990’s. It wasn’t so long ago). That garlicky, meaty, flavorful wrap became a late-afternoon snack staple that caused quite the long lines, similar to the lechon manok (roasted chicken) of the 1980’s and currently in the era of…

UPDATE: Treffpunkt has moved to a different location to the adjacent street which Liberty St.   Treffpunkt is German for “meeting place“. Usually it is a place where men meet to have a few pints of beer and tell stories and compare lederhosen (Here is a sample. We are not very knowledgeable nor thrilled on the reason for doing so.) Interestingly, a “treffpunkt” has existed here in the Philippines since 1986, never…

En route to Calicoan Surf camp, there was a demand for some fresh seafood from the hungry people in the group. Upon hearing this, the freindly resort driver mentioned that there is a popular seafood grill in Tacloban City. It was a good decision to get some nourishment given the three hour drive to Calicoan Surf Camp in Guiuan, Samar. Related Posts: Calicoan Surf Camp – Stoked in Samar Guiuan,…

This has been a long time coming and we would like to thank Leslie Gabe and the rest of MyFoodTrip for bringing out the Mr. and Ms. MyFoodTrip and for all the gifts and prizes they gave away to us, one of which are gift certificates from Momo Cafe. For all your food trip needs in the Philippines, check out their site at www.myfoodtrip.com and join their Facebook Page and…

Mr. Rockefeller in Greenbelt 3, Makati City has been around for quite some time, and it does draw its fair share of the crowd. With its selection of various cookings of oysters (including fresh uncooked ones) and complimented by an array of appetizers, main courses, and original cocktails and wine, there is always something to try here. Plus one of the best known secrets of Mr. Rockefeller is that it…

A day of feasting on Manila’s secret, not-so-secret, select and up-and-coming food brands, brought to us by Yummy Magazine.

Here’s an introductory video created by Troy Monsod to give everyone a glimpse of what to expect in Midnight Mercato in the Fort Bonifacio Global City, Philippines. To see more of his video creations or if you want to avail of his video coverage and production services, visit his Facebook page here or if you want to learn about how to win slots to his currently free Photography, video and…

One morning spent walking Binondo, Manila’s streets and a myriad of flavors experienced. This was our great food trip of the oldest Chinatown in the world!

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…

JJ’s is like a complex near the Tagbilaran bay.  It offers accommodations, food, and venues for functions. We were in search for something new to try during our stay in Tagbilaran and we stumbled upon this on the internet.  Fresh seafood?  Why not? The smell of the sea as we drew nearer helped us confirm that the place must really offer fresh seafood. The restaurant is called Mandarin Restaurant, offering…

While waiting for a 10:30PM movie, we decided to try out Mr. Jones in Greenbelt, Makati finally.  It has been on our list of dining establishments to try after all the positive reviews we’ve heard. Two words: Comfort Food The modern diner setting lends it a more relaxed feel compared to a hustling actual diner with blaring music. We got the best booth in the house, a nice round table…

The Philippine food industry is definitely growing. It’s like each week, a new concept is being put up. We love it!  It just means many  more options for us! This year will mark the fourth run of The Choice Awards.  This annual event that tries to identify the People’s Favorites is a partnership between Our Awesome Planet, the top food blog in the country as well as one of the Top…