In the vibrant and dynamic Fort Bonifacio food scene, Vyne has staked a claim on a rightful spot. With food as diverse as these, there’s no fear of ever being obsolete.

Click here to go back to Part One of the Diageo Reserve World Class Bartender Philippines 2015 Bar Crawl and Send Off Party   Rain still pouring and traffic building, time to soldier on to the next stop: Rambla’s Michael Tubiera Cocktails: Boy Juan-Der, and Night Duty Magtataho You look at Michael, and his very shy demeanor doesn’t seem to fit the somewhat outgoing and oftentimes overeager-to-please bartender you may…

Along Jupiter Street in Makati City, you cannot miss this big-ass sign: This is the sign of the Lazy Bastard, purveyor of fine burgers, and the currently Best Hotdog in Manila: The Honey Parmesan. It’s a small shack that specializes in the food, but you can easily miss this other place hidden inside it that specializes in the booze… …. And it is currently the hottest Speakeasy style bar in…

ALL THE STEAK YOU CARE TO EAT.       So few statements have that much impact to so many people. Not to isolate the people who don’t eat meat, but the carnivore craving in majority of the population speaks to an inner and very elemental essence in life: To be sustained to survive. Of course with modern living these are not as obvious given the varied selection especially of…

“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…

Il Ponticello has successfully reinvented itself recently, with a more grown up vibe coupled now with culinary reiterations of classic Italian inspired dishes fit for a more distinguished palate. It’s like the place grew up along with its old patrons, who are now looking for the finer things in life than the old buy-one-take-one shots of the infamous blue cocktail called Azzuri. And part of this growing up is a…

In the past years, Kettle has proven to be one of the more popular casual restaurants in the metro, thanks to its food having familiar flavors but given little twists and flairs to make the taste unique but not veering far from its essence. Case in point? Their buttermilk fried chicken is the gold standard for fried chicken. It has made a believer of critics. So when the team behind…

So much trends in the Manila food scene over the past few years that people have even rated that Manila is one of the best places to be a foodie. Yet, one thing seems to have been neglected in this deluge of gastronomic concepts. The simplest of comfort food, the grilled cheese, has been vastly overlooked. Some people will argue that there’s nothing to change with the classic cheddar on…

Things really are picking up for the craft beer industry after that big Drink Up! Philippines event. People have a greater appreciation now of the bubbly brew and are now willing to explore the various crafts made by small breweries. Perfect Pint in Fort Bonifacio Global City is one of them, but this one focuses more on the local craft beer scene in the Philippines. Yep. Craft beer makers are…

Drink Up Philippines is happening this May 24, 2014. The biggest collection of artisanal beers, cocktails, fine food, fine music. Love alcohol and good food? This is  the celebration to go to. I mean, look at this!   Want to come in for free? Giving away to four winners two tickets each! Just follow the Rafflecopter mechanics below: a Rafflecopter giveaway   Terms and Conditions: Vouchers are valid for use only…

After that indulgence overload from Magnum Cafe, it was time for some meaty grub. It is quite acceptable to have desserts first before the meaty goodness after. Done that lots of times, and would like to think we turned out well. So one of the more distinguished food critics who joined us mentioned there is this little unknown shack inside SM Aura that is rarely visited due to its location,…

Before everything else, credit where credit is due: This is an idea brought about by our good friends at The Pickiest Eater. Dear McDonald’s Philippines: We have discussed with our friends that the most logical product enhancement would be to add BACON to your breakfast muffins. I mean, if you did it to your burgers, surely it makes sense that it should be placed in your McMuffins. You started before…

When Magnum ice cream bar came to Manila, it came with one hell of a bang. Controversy followed suit about how can an ice cream bar elicit so much pleasurable raves and unforgettable indulgences. And they kept on coming with new flavors. Now, as if like to make the statement, The Magnum Manila Pleasure Store will open soon in SM Aura, The Magnum Manila Pleasure Store is a global concept…

Everyone will always like classic recipes. But people will also love creative twists even to their favorite dishes. Discover the twist they’ve developed for your favorite Filipino recipe at Namnam.

For a country that is not even a century old, Singapore has surely taken the world’s attention with its focus on the concept that everything great about life will follow once peace and order and great human transportation infrastructure is in place. Wow they sure showed everyone. Look at Singapore now. And with a good, developing society, comes the developing taste buds and the demand for the finer things in…

The Manila restaurant scene is abuzz over this fried chicken. Yummy Magazine has called it “The new gold standard” of fried chicken. Spot.PH has named it as one of the must-try when eating at Kettle (along with Pork and Potato strips and Angus Burger). Multiple visits to the restaurant have proven that the dish is consistent in its delicious, juicy, and addicting creamy/savory/semi-sweet/Oh-Lord-how-do-I-describe-this-goodness character. Kettle’s Buttermilk Fried Chicken is a…

Ah. The new East Wing of the Shangri-La Mall in the Philippines. Very posh looking with great hints of Filipiniana accents interpreted for the modern times. It really is a great looking addition to an already established shopping center. And with it, new food concepts to the fast developing Filipino palate for distinction and quality. Where should one start? Maybe best to start with familiar comfort food fare. And on…

It is an unforgiving world out there. The working population is always battered with endless barrages of pressure, urgency, competition, and people who feel like they will be devoured if they do not do what is required of them. And that is just the commute to the office. It would be nice if each one of us had a go-to place for those times when everything just feels a bit…

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…

Chicken wings. It seems very universal that it is hard to find someone who doesn’t like them. Then they made flavored versions of it, making them even more irresistible. We’ve even tried making it ourselves! (Recipe for Double-Fried Korean Chicken) Frankie’s Wings is one of these joints that has chicken wings as its main selling proposition. So one day, it was off to try their wares. On one end, a…

The first visit to Dillingers 1903 in Makati City were due to a tip that it has some great value-for-money ribeye steaks, more authentic tasting buffalo wings, and a single-malt whisky selection that boasts more than the usual Johnnie Walker (Laprhoaig, anyone?). It did satisfy, and gave some new ideas about the less traveled path of whisky pairing for food. Now, Dillingers seems to have made a revamp of the…

It’s been long overdue as it is already past the second half of 2013. Nevertheless, it is a great way to recap some of the tasty memories of 2012 that are now probably lost in accumulated lipids. Started off as a criticism of how burgers are cheaper than salads, and now has morphed into a celebration of the tastiest morsels this side of En Route. We are not to blame…