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…
If you think sea bass is priced as it is now because of its regalness as food, then you will be happy that the pun “There are other better fishes in the sea” can apply literally also to the distinct culinary world. There is this rare fish called Turbot. It looks like a relative of the Sole family, so you can’t really say that they are attractive. Found mainly off…
“When in doubt, go to Spices.” That’s what people say when they are presented with the conflicting options on where to dine in The Peninsula Manila. Sure there’s the variety that Escolta brings, the grandness of the lobby lounge, and the contemporary classics of Old Manila. But when it is in-your-face deliciousness of Southeast Asian cuisine, it has got to be Spices. And while the cool January and February weather…
As if an Eat-All-You-Can Lobster Buffet wasn’t enough.. Now, Heat in EDSA Shangri-La, Manila, literally fires up all their grills, griddles, and pans for those that love their beef. And they are not scrimping out on the quality: It’s Wagyu Beef in all stations! This will be happening every Saturday for the whole of 2016. Yep. You heard that right. The whole of 2016. These delectable bovines are yours for the…
The minute Christmas played out differently, I wanted to rewind a bit and play it the way I grew up knowing, complete with the family reunions.
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…
Most restaurants will not really have lobster on the menu. Mainly because it is an expensive item that not everyone can really afford. And if a restaurant does carry it, costs an arm and a leg, and that’s only usually also, just for an arm and a leg part of a lobster (except in some far coastal town where you get it fresh. Here’s hoping Guiuan in Eastern Samar is…
50 years. 50 years is a long time. In some standards, that’s how long some organizations are allowed to live. And a handful can even survive a fraction of that amount. The Plaza Catering has, and with how they have stood the test of time, they will be here for probably another 50 years. What makes something last for 50 years? It can be timeless classics that have ingrained itself into…
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.
It was a rainy Friday evening, the kind you dread going out into because of the traffic you anticipate. But this was no ordinary Friday evening. And our destination was more of a mission – something that has to be carried out at all costs. . A dinner at Cafe Ysabel with Chef Gene Gonzalez himself and good friends is not something to be trifled with. It was a generous…
To people living in Metro Manila, the familiar places will always be somewhere in the central and a little bit to the north. Going down south of the Metro sometimes feels like already going to a provincial area. That’s how big a psychological barrier a toll-road gives to the brains of this bustling megacity. South of the metro is practically Paranaque, Las Pinas, and Muntinlupa, and the more affluent portion…
The Makati Shangri-la celebrates the legend behind the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival or Mooncake Festival, which will happen on September 27th. As the tradition continues in modern times, families gather from all places to dine, admire the moon, and share mooncakes together.
I think this video sums up how French people in Manila feel every time they step in and taste the mastery of Chef Marc Aubry of Champetre: It is from this animated movie named Ratatouille, where this awfully critical food writer by the name of Anton Ego is almost brought to tears as he tastes the French dish of the same name as the movie title, and the first bite…
The restaurant industry is not for the faint of heart. Given the growing interest and diversifying taste of diners though, there is always opportunity for a budding restaurateur to pique your curiosity and hold your taste buds (and bellies) in thrall. We all have our favorites and we all know one or two wildcards that we recommend to everyone we meet if they’re feeling adventurous. So as a food…
The Marriott Manila team has thought ahead and provided all of us with three new dining options, all found on the ground level of the Marriott Grand Ballroom: Allegro, Mian, and Crema.
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.
If there is one thing that baffles us here, it’s the ramen craze. In a hot and humid country like the Philippines, how can something like a piping bowl of hot ramen be the solution to the heat? And yet, waves upon waves of franchises straight from the Land of the Rising Sun set foot in places of high prominence to get attention in Manila. This is not one of…
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…
It’s probably apparent that we enjoyed our Mother’s Day celebration at Tapenade, since we have begun wondering what Discovery Primea would have in store for dads this Father’s Day. And with one email of the packages, they gladly obliged to present a special treat for the main man of the home. At their Mediterranean restaurant Tapenade, it’s looking like another winner for this Sunday, 21 June 2015: for PHP 2,200++, this…
Internationally-recognized Pepita’s Kitchen, with the Lechon Diva, Dedet dela Fuente Santos, at the helm, collaborates with Diamond Hotel, and takes centre stage at their Corniche restaurant buffet as they offer Feasts from the Filipino Kitchen until June 14, 2015.
As part of our itinerary considerations during the 2013 Euro Trip, we had to research for hotels that were both cheap and are near terminals leading to our next leg of the trip (which is why we suggested it as part of the Euro Trip Tips). And this usually leads to some interesting hotels that are far away from the center of the action, like the Confotel Hotel in Barcelona….
