Fresh, Local and Sustainable: Celebrating World Food Day at Makati Shangri-La, Manila's Circles Events Cafe

Freshness is flavor. Circles Events Cafe at Makati Shangri-La, Manila elevates the salad experience for World Food Day...

Makati Shangri-La, Manila celebrates World Food Day 2018 showcasing the freshest in local and sustainable produce with creative and inventive salads to complement the buffet spread at Circles Events Cafe. During the week-long celebration, Makati Shangri-La, Manila joins over 150 countries worldwide by highlighting its efforts in using ethically-sourced ingredients for the hotel's culinary requirements. It's a timely initiative, with #GrowingTogether as this year's theme for World Food Day. Read on for a tasty peek...

Exclusive Private Fine Dining at The Malayan Plaza's The Executive Lounge

Elegant fine dining in an intimate setting without the usual crowds, that's a rare find in the bustling metropolis. But you can find it here at The Malayan Plaza...

Exclusive and private dining for two or up to 30 persons high above the metro, it's an experience that brings elegance back to fine dining. Let The Executive Lounge at The Malayan Plaza set up your next celebration...

Casting Spells of Good Vibes in Poblacion at Gayuma

Mystical love potions may seem out of sync in today's digital age, but it just fits right in at the quirky neighborhood of Poblacion. At Gayuma...

Poblacion is the kind of neighborhood where anything and everything feels just right. It's that eclectic and bohemian vibe that makes Poblacion a favorite, offering a variety of flavors for everyone. Gayuma is a welcome addition to the neighborhood's bar and culinary scene with their own potent version of a modern love potion and comforting cuisine...

Flavors of Pampanga: Have a Taste of the Best with Pampanga's Best

The brightly colored packages of frozen meat have become a familiar sight, almost a tradition, after any trip from Pampanga. You just can't go home without a few packs of Pampanga's Best...

From the original Pork Tocino to Hungarian Sausages and Sweet Ham, Beef Tapa and Pork Tapa to Bacon, Longaniza and Chicken Tocino, Pampanga's Best is a homegrown brand that's been a part of comforting family meals for over forty years. And with new products in its growing portfolio, the brand has truly become the very best of Pampanga.

Flavors of Pampanga: Back On The Road To San Fernando

If Angeles City has Aling Lucing and Mila's Tokwa't Baboy, then San Fernando has Mely's for Pampanga's Sisig showdown...

Ever since the dish made with pork mask, ears and liver seasoned with chili and calamansi was reinvented along the now famous railroad tracks in Angeles, no other dish has defined regional Capampangan cuisine. Crossing provincial borders and weaving into the national mainstream, Sisig is celebrated everywhere and anywhere. But when you ask a local on where to find the best sisig in Pampanga, it all depends where you are. In San Fernando, it's Mely's with her own version of tender pork mask and ears served with loads of raw onions to temper the savory richness of the pork. 

Flavors of Pampanga: One For The Road at Best Western Bendix Hotel's Ruben

A decent Old-Fashioned done well. It's not something you'd normally find outside of Manila. But you'll be glad to know you can find it at Ruben in San Fernando's Best Western Bendix Hotel...

Handcrafted cocktails, local craft beer and hearty pub grub, essentials for any bar, are just some of the things you can expect at Ruben, located at Best Western Bendix Hotel in San Fernando, Pampanga. In addition to its sumptuous cuisine (for more on Ruben's signature dishes, see my earlier post, Flavors of Pampanga: A Peek at San Fernando's Newest Dining Destination at Best Western Bendix Hotel's Ruben), Ruben is a refreshingly new and welcome addition to the local bar scene. When in San Fernando, it's always a good idea to meet up at Ruben...

Flavors of Pampanga: A Peek at San Fernando's Newest Dining Destination at Best Western Bendix Hotel's Ruben

Any trip to Pampanga is guaranteed to be a culinary experience, there are always new places to try along with the familiar favorites. It's just the way things are in the gastronomic region of the north, where heritage and tradition come together with creative modern expressions of flavor in a seamless blend. Ruben at Best Western Bendix Hotel is one of those places...

Ruben at Best Western Bendix Hotel in San Fernando, Pampanga, is more than just a welcome stopover after a road trip, it's a dining destination in itself. Ruben elevates comfort food with a modern and elegant spin while offering excellent value for a winning combination. Come along for the ride and experience Ruben's eclectic and innovative culinary style for another taste of Pampanga...

Flavors of Pampanga: Samsaman, A Capampangan Boodle Fight with Chef Sau Del Rosario at 25 Seeds

From the very first bite down to the last, the Samsaman feast at 25 Seeds is one experience that will be remembered long after you leave Angeles City. And it's one more reason that will have you coming back to Pampanga...

Chef Sau del Rosario showcases the various and complex layers of authentic Capampangan cuisine with his version of a boodle fight at 25 Seeds with Samsaman, an elaborate communal feast featuring the best of Pampanga. Named after the Capampangan term for "to grab," Samsaman is exactly that, where everyone can simply grab anything and everything on the table. With the holiday season fast approaching, Samsaman at 25 Seeds makes any road trip home to Pampanga even more special for a gathering of friends and family. So grab a plate and dig in...

Flavors of Pampanga: Coming Home to a Culinary Classic at Mila's Tokwa't Baboy

More than just a mandatory stop when in Angeles, Pampanga, it's an homage to a culinary institution that has endured the test of time where every visit is always better than the last. And that's just the way it is at Mila's Tokwa't Baboy, as it always has been since 1986.

Known as the birthplace of the iconic sisig, Angeles City in Pampanga is home to a long list of notable dining institutions, all in one city. Think of it as something more than just a top ten list, but a culinary version of the hall of fame. And when one is asked where to eat in the city, locals will easily rattle off a long list of names. One of them is Mila's Tokwa't Baboy...

Carnivorous Nights: A Meaty Indulgence at Solaire Resort & Casino's Waterside Latin-Inspired Cuisine

All meat, all you want. And then some. It's A Meaty Indulgence with a unique Latin-spin...at Waterside Latin-Inspired Cuisine of Solaire Resort & Casino.

Solaire Resort & Casino offers diners a sumptuous all-meat feast with A Meaty Indulgence at Waterside Latin-Inspired Cuisine every Wednesday and Saturday starting at 6:00 pm. Give in to your carnivorous cravings with the premium churrasco selection for one cool "all-you-can-meat" dining experience at Waterside Latin-Inspired Cuisine...