DUDE FOR FOOD: March 2014

Saturday, March 29, 2014

Lunch at Pico de Loro's Pico Restaurant and Bar

Any great escape from the metro needs good food. And at Pico de Loro's Pico Restaurant and Bar, you get that and more.

Located at the lobby level of the Pico Sands Hotel, Pico Restaurant and Bar specializes in Mediterranean cuisine, as well as local Filipino dishes (For more on Pico de Loro, check out my previous post here at http://dude4food.blogspot.com/2014/03/escape-to-pico-de-loro.html). After checking in at the Pico Sands Hotel, it was time to check out Pico Restaurant and Bar...

Escape to Pico de Loro

Summer's here, time for some sun and sand, time to hit the beach. And just an hour and a half's drive south of the metro, Pico de Loro is quickly emerging as the country's premier sustainable beach resort destination.

Dubbed as the "Philippine Riviera", Hamilo Coast is located at the southwestern tip of Luzon, roughly a 90 minute drive from the metro via the new CAVITEX Expressway. Within the sprawling seaside sanctuary lies Pico de Loro, the maiden residential community of Hamilo Coast. The massive 5,800 hectare property includes forests, mountains, 13 picturesque coves and 25 kilometers of coastline, just the place for that perfect escape from the city.

Rediscovering An Old Favorite At Grillery

There's more to Grillery than their signature grilled items. And seeing an old favorite just made my whole experience at Grillery even better.

Grab a few beers and discover some of Grillery's signature dishes...

Connect and Snag a Deal with WeChat and Lazada

A new way to connect and a special deal. The country's leading social mobile app, WeChat, announces an exclusive offer for its users, just in time to ring in the second anniversary sale of Lazada Philippines. As the country's leading online shopping site, Lazada Philippines wishes to thank its customers for supporting their platform offering a wide array of products, from consumer electronics and fashion pieces to home and living must-haves.

Sounds like a cool deal...

Pure Indulgence: Carmen's Best Ice Cream

No additives. No water. Not a hint of mass production. Just 100% all-natural fresh cow's milk and cream, and the very best premium ingredients go into each pint of Carmen's Best Ice Cream. That's pure indulgence...

Dense, rich, smooth and creamy, Carmen's Best Ice Cream is homemade artisanal ice cream at its best, made the old-fashioned way.

Inspired Japanese Cuisine at Yanagi Japanese Restaurant

A fusion of traditional flavors with innovative and creative twists. Midas Hotel & Casino continues to surprise, with something new at every turn, with the unique dishes at Yanagi Japanese Restaurant.

Yanagi Japanese Restaurant serves traditional cuisine as well as creative signature dishes for a unique and memorable dining experience. New and different, you'll be pleasantly surprised with the impressive selection at Midas Hotel's Yanagi (for more on Midas Hotel & Casino, check out my previous post here at http://dude4food.blogspot.com/2014/03/midas-hotel-casino-something-new-at.html).

Midas Hotel & Casino: Something New at Every Turn

A once familiar landmark transformed, offering something new at every turn...

The iconic landmark is given new life in a perfect synthesis of the old and new, and Midas Hotel & Casino promises to surprise you with something new at every turn.

Asian Flavors at Pink Panda Southeast Asian Diner

Spring rolls, a stir-fry, sate, a few balls and dimsum and then some, followed by a potent Old Stying and a Slanted Sour...

...just another day at Pink Panda Southeast Asian Diner.

Planning a Party in Five Days? No Problem with WeChat...

You're tasked with planning a party. What used to take weeks can now be compressed into a few days. With WeChat's new and engaging features, you can relax and plan without the stress. Now how cool is that?

Let WeChat be your party planning buddy and help you breeze through the nitty-gritty of get-togethers in as little as five days...

Looking Through The Glass Door

New dishes and more, and things just keep getting better at The Glass Door...

Just a few weeks after the soft opening of The Glass Door, Chef Maj Lazatin is back at the kitchen with a range of new dishes, including her take on classic favorites (check out my previous post on The Glass Door here at http://dude4food.blogspot.com/2014/01/a-peek-at-glass-door.html). Here's a closer look at The Glass Door...

Prost! Brotzeit Celebrates First Year Anniversary

And just like that, a year has passed and Brotzeit turns one...

And there's no better way to celebrate a successful first year than in true Brotzeit style, with wheat beer and pork. Lots of wheat beer and pork (for more on Brotzeit, check out my previous posts here at http://dude4food.blogspot.com/2013/04/prost-good-times-at-brotzeit-german.html and see how Brotzeit does Oktoberfest here at http://dude4food.blogspot.com/2013/10/oktoberfest-at-brotzeit-german-bier-bar.html).

The Secret's Out: Discovering Canadian Wine

There's more to Canada than bacon, seafood, beef, and dairy, and the secret's out...

The Embassy of Canada recently organized a wine cocktail reception showcasing a selection of premium Canadian wines at the Makati Shangri-La's Sage restaurant and bar. Hosted by Canadian Ambassador Neil Reeder, guests from media and the beverage industry were given exclusive access to a selection of red and white wines from Canada.

Soup, Salad, Pasta and Meatballs at California Pizza Kitchen

There's more to California Pizza Kitchen than its creative and flavorful California-inspired pizzas. A whole lot more...

CPK offers a variety of comforting soups, fresh salads, and sandwiches to complement its line of distinct pizzas. Here's some of them...

In this paperless, digital age, tracking lost files can be a nightmare. And as mobile social media communications becomes more pervasive and part of our daily routine, losing soft files can be a real nightmare. But WeChat's got you covered. Retrieving important dates, lists, and work exchanges is easy and simple with WeChat's new Chat History Back-Up feature.

Village Tavern's New Wagyu Burgers

A juicy char-grilled Wagyu beef patty with a variety of indulgent toppings on a fresh homemade pretzel

bun...award-winning Chef Josh Boutwood does it again with four new Wagyu Burgers for Village Tavern.

Village Tavern unveils its new line of premium Wagyu burgers with different layers of exquisite toppings to level up your Wagyu experience, with each burger offering a different set of flavors for burger fans.

Sushi. Sashimi. Unlimited. At Genji-M. Hungry?

All you can eat sushi and sashimi all day for an awesome seafood feast...only at Genji-M.

And if you have a sudden craving for sushi and sashimi, this is one place definitely worth checking out. Hungry? Read on...

Steak Out at T.G.I. Friday's

A premium, juicy steak, and all's good.

At T.G.I. Friday's, you get 100% premium Angus beef, perfectly marbled, selected and hand cut to spec, seasoned and aged for full flavor, and fire-grilled to order. Planning a steak out? Check this out...

Go Tex-Mex at T.G.I. Friday's

The rich flavors of the American Southwest, Texas, and Mexico come alive in every bite with T.G.I. Friday's new Tex-Mex dishes. From starters to mains, T.G.I. Friday's brings you fresh Tex-Mex flavors with no need to cross borders. And a cold Corona Extra too.

Classic Tex-Mex flavors and a cold beer, just can't get any better than that...

Osaka Ohsho: The World's Favorite Gyoza and More, Now in Manila

The world's # 1 restaurant specializing in Gyoza,or Japanese pork dumplings, finally opens in Manila. Osaka Ohsho continues to expand its presence in the Southeast Asian region with the opening of its first branch in Manila at SM Megamall's new Fashion Hall.

Using only the finest and freshest ingredients, Osaka Ohsho brings its signature dishes, including its famous gyoza, to a local market that enjoys everything Japanese. Riding on the crest of a resurgent popularity in Japanese cuisine, Osaka Ohsho brings its unique line of gyoza and other dishes to match the growing ramen and katsu trends in the metro.

Tokyo Tokyo's Fire and Ice Festival: Hot Eats and Iced Treats

Kasai Yakori? Fire or Ice? At Tokyo Tokyo, you can have both...

Tokyo Tokyo, the Philippines' leading Japanese restaurant chain, launches two new dishes to satisfy your Japanese flavor fix...

Magosaburo: The Ultimate Wagyu Experience

The very best of Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture comes to Manila with the freshest and finest ingredients at Magosaburo. And if you're looking for a true Wagyu experience, Magosaburo is the place.

The very best Japanese Wagyu beef cooked right by your tableside on traditional lava plates is an art mastered at Magosaburo for a unique dining experience.

Six New Features and A Whole New Experience with WeChat 5.2

Six cool new features. One awesome experience. With WeChat's 5.2 upgrade to enhance your experience, staying connected with your friends opens up a whole new world of possibilities.

And it just keep getting better...

Circles Events Cafe Brings The Delights of Delhi Cuisine This March

I've always been fascinated and curious with authentic Indian cuisine and now, the very best of India comes to Manila at the Makati Shangri-La...

In partnership with BDO, Circles Events Cafe lets guests experience a taste of authentic Indian cuisine as chefs from Shangri-La's-Eros Hotel, New Delhi, bring the rich and distinct spices and flavors of their hometown to Manila for Delights of Delhi, an Indian Food Festival at Circles Events Cafe from March 3 to 14, 2014. The Makati Shangri-La offers local diners a unique taste of Mughlai cuisine, a distinct style adapted from the imperial kitchens of the storied Mughlai empire. Can't get more authentic and flavorful than that...