Be Inspired At U Hotels Makati, The First Art Hotel in Poblacion.

It takes more than a single visit or even a full day to feel that unique bohemian vibe of Makati's Poblacion. A night out gives you a sneak peek at the neighborhood's vibrant character, but spending a night immerses you in its captivating charm. And you can experience all that in Poblacion's very first art hotel...  

U Hotels Makati, Poblacion's very first art hotel, combines both culture and comfort for a novel staycation experience right at the heart of the neighborhood's bustling street scene. Showcasing original art works from local artists in each suite and floor, U Hotels Makati adds yet another colorful layer to the Poblacion experience...

Seriously. Just Good and Honest Mexican Food at Taqueria Seta...

When a chef trained in classic French cuisine shifts his focus to Mexican food, you just know it's going to be special. The culinary styles may be worlds apart, but the universal principles of freshness and authenticity remain constant. For Chef Ian Padilla, the innovator behind Common Table in Salcedo Village, it's all about using the finest authentic ingredients prepared the way it should be. And that's what you can experience at Poblacion's newest hole-in-the-wall serving some of the best street-style tacos half a world away from the border...

The vibrant neighborhood of Poblacion in Makati is now home to another dining destination, Taqueria Seta by Chef Ian Padilla. More than just another hipster hole-in-the-wall in Poblacion, Taqueria Seta offers the real deal in authentic Mexican flavors. Come inside for a peek at Taqueria Seta and find out what all the buzz is about...

Sweet Temptations at Hops & Brews

The new taste of comfort meets temptingly sweet indulgence for a memorable Saturday afternoon in Makati's Poblacion neighborhood...

Hops & Brews recently hosted the Pilmico Research & Training Bakery showcasing its decadent treats one Saturday afternoon for some good eats and good vibes (for more on Hops & Brews, see my earlier post, Experience The New Taste of Comfort at Hops & Brews). Read on for a tasty peek at Hops & Brews' comforting dishes and some cool gift ideas for Mother's Day from Pilmico Research & Training Bakery...

Pancakes, Waffles and Rustic Mornings at Holiday Inn & Suites Makati's Flavors Restaurant

Your favorite pancakes and waffles from Rustic Mornings brightens up Sunday Brunch at Flavors Restaurant...

Holiday Inn & Suites Makati collaborates with one of the metro's favorite breakfast spots, Rustic Mornings, for Sunday Brunch at Flavors Restaurant starting May 6, 2018. Pancakes, waffles and more, indulge in a cozy yet sumptuous Sunday brunch to end the week on a high note...at Flavors Restaurant. 

Lobster All You Want with Lobster Mondays at Marriott Cafe

Baked, grilled, steamed, or delicately sauteed in butter and garlic, have your lobster any way you want it and come back for more...

Starting May 7 to August 27, 2018, you can have all the lobsters you want and more with Lobster Mondays at Marriott Cafe for both lunch and dinner for only P 1,950 net. Along with Marriott Cafe's wide array of sumptuous buffet offerings, Mondays just got better...with Lobster Mondays at Marriott Cafe. 

Take Home Treats: Make Mine A Combo Platter To Go From The Halal Guys...

Thinking of take-out? There's one name that comes top-of-mind for a satisfying meal after a long day...

In fact, it's been my regular take-out habit ever since it opened in 2015. The Combo Platter by The Halal Guys has been my go-to take-out meal for the past three years, and this is turning out to be a long-term relationship. And why not, it's got everything you love in a plate. And with extra sauce, it just doesn't get better than that...

Go Japanese with the All-New Katsu Pork Ribs by RACKS

Fall-off-the bone juicy goodness with every bite, capped by a comfortingly delectable crispness on the outside...

RACKS continues to bring you the flavors you love with its latest creation, the tasty and inventive Katsu Pork Ribs. Your favorite fall-off-the-bone, hickory-smoked and savory flame-grilled pork ribs is given a fresh new spin with a lightly crisp katsu breading for a new flavor experience. It's yet another tasty surprise from RACKS, infusing hints from global flavors to their best-selling Pork Ribs. Turning Japanese? You bet.

Elevating The Brunch Experience at Mireio's Luxe Sunday Brunch Buffet

The finest European gourmet cheeses and charcuterie, the freshest seafood and prime beef, lamb and pork, it's Sunday brunch elevated to a grand feast with a Provencal touch...

Raffles Makati Hotel's Executive Chef Anne-Cecile Degenne and Chef De Cuisine Herve Clair redefine the Sunday brunch experience with the elegant Luxe Sunday Brunch Buffet at Mireio. It's Sunday brunch taken to the next level, masterfully prepared in this sunny spot of Provence at the heart of Makati...

Fresh Catch: Novotel Manila Araneta Center Serves Up a Healthy N Sustainable Special Seafood Set

Fresh from the recent launch of the third edition of Sustainable Seafood Week, Novotel Manila Araneta Center keeps the momentum going for the sustainable seafood movement...

As part of its commitment to sustainable seafood and zero-waste under its unique Planet 21 initiative, Novotel Manila Araneta Center offers diners the day's freshest catch with its sumptuous Healthy N Sustainable Special Seafood Set at the GourmetBar by Novotel starting April 21 until May 20, 2018. It's a timely advocacy that underscores the urgent need to review our environmental impact on marine resources by increasing awareness and making smarter choices. Novotel Manila Araneta Center does its share with its Planet 21 initiative, a global corporate program underlining its commitment to active and sustainable participation for positive hospitality guided by its principle of protecting the planet. It's a noble cause, and about time too...

#FatFookTakesOverMegamall: Taiwanese Comfort Food Comes To SM Megamall with the Opening of Fat Fook Kitchen

From popular street food to traditional homestyle favorites, savor the authentic flavors of Taiwan at Fat Fook Kitchen...

Fat Fook Kitchen formally opens its third branch today at SM Megamall offering shoppers and diners a unique flavor experience. A homegrown concept, Fat Fook Kitchen brings the diverse flavors of Taiwan to the metro, and you can experience it yourself at their newest branch in SM Megamall. Authenticity and real value with generous servings at affordable prices combine for some seriously good deals for that game-winning play at Fat Fook Kitchen.