The trip is finally over. It has been one hell of a ride, and a dream come true for En Route. It is one thing that we look forward to doing again. And it is all but right to share any tips on how to be able to do our Euro Trip. This all starts with being able to get a Schengen Visa. Note: This How-To will only cover the…
It is obvious that Rustans is not the main shopping destination of the people behind this blog as it was only this year of 2014 was it discovered that there are restaurants in EVERY LEVEL of the Rustans Department Store in Makati. Well how about that? You don’t even have to leave a floor if you need to get some grub after some laborious luxury shopping. But the one that…
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.
Check out these exquisitely packaged Czech Style beers. You will actually be surprised, also, that this is locally brewed in the Philippines, and they are great tasting brews! Pivo Praha was a concept between the owner of Bravo Best Foods and a consultant from the Czech republic to make craft brews that are suitable to the Filipino palate. Czech style seems to use 100% pure malt and uses a variety…
What’s hot about Huat Pot? How about an eat-all-you-can, high-grade hot pot session that has never before been seen in Manila?
How does one begin describing a very simple thing such as a hamburger, yet convince everyone that what you are sharing may be one of the best damn burgers in Manila? Maybe it is good to start that it is not found in the swanky places or five star hotels. Maybe it is good to say next that its environment is so inviting, that making yourself comfortable and assuring of…
So people have been asking about this photo over the past couple of weeks ever since its posting: “How did you make this?” The great thing about this is it is unbelievably easy, that you ever wondered why you could not have done this Chicken Fajitas at home. It is also very healthy, with the plain yogurt as its dip and little other calorific ingredients as possible. Chicken Fajitas…
Valentine’s Day this 2014 (un)conveniently falls on a Friday, which is also a payday for most of the working class. And so if you want to dive into the rest of humanity that feels compelled to celebrate on this day and get stuck in a sea of vehicular traffic, be our guest. What we propose, though, is maybe you can celebrate it in advance, or afterwards when all the frenzy…
It is hard to not be curious about this restaurant, especially since it has a large billboard as you enter the carpark of the Podium Mall in the Ortigas Center of the Philippines. The Blackboard by Chef Michel looks promising, with its scrumptious looking pictures of the dishes. It does seem to be a good place for a sit-down dinner. Reaching the top floor of the Podium Mall, The Blackboard…
Some time nearing the last quarter of 2013, had to head to Singapore for some work, and mix it up with a bit of leisure as well. This required some hotel reservations. There have been some hits and misses from before if all you consider is the price regardless of the location. Now, once you begin weighing your options better, you begin to see some better alternatives. And when you…
Ok, maybe it is a far stretch to say you would not want the plane trip to end (After all, landing in a new place will always be more exciting), but the total experience of riding one of Emirates’ Business Class flights is one of the best airline stories always worth sharing, and you may not want to fly any other way. This came as a pleasant surprise during the…
This has actually been a year for the books. New friends have opened avenues to learn more about the food and travel industry. Meeting fellow bloggers that have the same passion, discipline, professionalism, and courtesy to continue enriching the community. And also, the chance to see more of the world 🙂 Yes. 2013 was one hell of a year. Just 13 things that made it interesting: Learning of hidden bars…
Chihuahua has gained its loyal band of followers. Some debate that it is the best Mexican restaurant in Manila (Chihuahua humbly proclaims it is not authentic Mexican but more of Tex-Mex. Most of the Mexican food in Manila is Tex-Mex. From stories before in another Mexican restaurant, true Mexican cuisine doesn’t even have burritos!). While being the best Mexican restaurant in Manila may be subject to debate, some of the…
October 25, 2013. The newest darling of Thai cuisine in Manila opened with much fanfare. Silk Road in Fort Bonifacio is the newest creation of Thai Cuisine Queen of Manila Cecille Chang. And wow was everyone excited and elated at this new restaurant. Chef Cecille has made her mark in the Manila food scene by continuously refining the base Thai dishes and coming up with something new that just hits…
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…
People shall rejoice! Finally, one of the best burger joints in Manila has resurrected, albeit with a new name. Burger Company in Scout Reyes in Quezon City actually started out as Boulevard Diner in Xavierville Avenue. Back then, this was the standard that everyone should have followed when it comes to making some of the best damn burgers in Manila. Delicious, well seared and bursting with wonderful flavors that complement…
Something new from the kitchen of Irene Co. For the past few years, Indulgence by Irene’s Queso de Bola and Chocnut Cheesecakes have gotten some of the food lovers in the metro hooked in its blend of sharp, creamy taste and sinfully rich texture. Now comes a creation with even more Filipino inspirations using the same cheesecake recipe as its base. Indulgence by Irene’s Tsokolate Tablea Cheesecake will be a…
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…
Could this be true? Well, if it is not a real answer to the cronut, then it is for sure an answer to all the cronut copycats. With the cronut of Dominique Ansel copied at every corner of the world requiring him to patent the name and its method of cooking, maybe it is time to look beyond that and search within for some inspiration. Take this Ensaymada-nut. The regular…
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…
Just came from Skinny Mike’s Sports Bar in Fort Bonifacio. Traffic has not really been favorable today (Heard tragic news of a bus that lost brakes and plowed through waiting pedestrians this morning. Very heartbreaking) and since it was not productive to be part of the rat pack on the road, it was better to get some respite. Besides, with a view like Skinny Mike’s third floor, you would really…
It is in these times when a nation unites for a common cause. There are many ways for people to help typhoon Yolanda victims. If one way is not available for you, various institutions from all industries have made convenient, effective, and some, creative ways on how your every move can actually send help to victims of Typhoon Yolanda. #YolandaActionWeekend is a congregation of various restaurants who will donate…
