Paprika: Redefining Comfort Food with a Playful Twist

Dessert in an intentionally tipped jar with soil. Pasta with shrimp paste and crispy pork belly. Bacon & Eggs in a cocktail. And Adobo Overload. It's comfort food with an inventive spin. Be prepared to be pleasantly surprised at Paprika...

Your favorite comfort food gets a creative makeover at Paprika, the newest dining concept at Bonifacio Global City. Tucked away and secluded in one of the tall corporate structures at The Fort off the commercial strip, the seemingly "hidden" location adds to the appeal of Paprika. And once you find it, you're in for a unique comfort food experience.

TuanTuan Chinese Brasserie: Hong Kong Comfort Food with a French Flair

The friendly staff greet you at the entrance, and a server leads me to my table. Garbed with a crisp white top and a brightly colored scarf topped with a beret, the server suggests I try their signature Hong Kong style coffee while I wait for the others. And for a brief moment, the rustic charm of the brasserie-style interiors bring you to the famed streets of Paris until a quick glance at the menu reminds you that you're here not for French cuisine, but for traditional Hong Kong style comfort food. At TuanTuan Chinese Brasserie, the seemingly mixed visual cues is just one of the unique elements that make it stand out for a unique dining experience.   

TuanTuan is the first Chinese Brasserie in the country, serving classic Hong Kong style comfort food with a French flair. Traditional Hong Kong style favorites comprise the core of TuanTuan Chinese Brasserie's menu, served fresh from the kitchen amidst a sophisticated yet cozy French-inspired ambiance.  

A Celebration of Flavors at Opa! Mediterranean Cuisine

An affirmation, exclamation, and declaration, a pronouncement of celebration, and the celebration of life itself...the familiar Greek expression "Opa!" captures it all in just one word. And it's a fitting name to describe the celebration of authentic Greek flavors at Opa! Mediterranean Cuisine...

Specializing in traditional Mediterranean cuisine, the flavorful confluence of rich Eastern Mediterranean, Southern European, and North African culinary influences, Opa! Mediterranean Cuisine serves the best of the region's rich culinary flavors.

The Perfect Match at The Perfect Pint: A Local Craft Beer Food Pairing Series

The emerging popularity of local artisan craft beer is no longer a mere passing trend, it's definitely here to stay. Local is definitely the new premium. And it's about time for a serious food pairing event with some of the best local brews. Time for the perfect match at The Perfect Pint...  

The Perfect Pint launches the first and only local craft beer and food pairing showdown, dubbed "The Perfect Match", featuring some of the metro's best chefs and culinary personalities with their special recipes paired with the leading local brews in a series of short three-day runs. And you get to vote the winning pair. Now that deserves a toast...

Art and Sushi at Yumi: Now Open at Century Mall

Acclaimed Japanese chef Masaharu Morimoto once said "I'm not making art, I'm making sushi..." and the line separating sushi and art blend and merge making each savory bite a complete sensory experience. And at Yumi, the art of sushi is taken to a whole new level... 

Traditional yet modern and inventive, Yumi's signature sushi creations combine the freshest and premium ingredients with a contemporary approach in each plated masterpiece. And you can now experience Yumi's unique sushi artistry in its second branch at Century Mall.

Asian Food Channel's Nordic Flavors with Tareq Taylor

Surfer. Vintage car enthusiast. Drummer. Restaurateur and best-selling cookbook author. Asian Food Channel's international celebrity chef Tareq Taylor brings his own brand of simple yet fresh and authentic Nordic flavors for a unique taste of Scandinavian cuisine with an elegant three-course lunch at Makati Shangri-La's Sage Bar. 

The host of Asian Food Channel's Tareq Taylor's Nordic Cookery, Tareq Taylor recently concluded his Asia Tour with stops in Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines.  

B&B Burgers & Brewskies Turns One

It started with one slider. Followed by another. And another. And three more...and more. It was that kind of night. It was, after all, the first year anniversary of Burgers and Brewskies... 

Hard to believe the year went by so fast. And so many burgers and beer later, B&B Burgers & Brewskies adds three new burgers to its line-up, plus a second branch along Capitol Commons scheduled to open late this year. Not bad for a year of burgers and beer. And it only gets better...

A Spin on Grilled Cheese and More at Brew Haus

There's a lot brewing over at the soon to open Brew Haus... 

Just how many ways can you spin the old reliable grilled cheese sandwich? Chef Carlo Miguel presents quite a number of ways to jazz up your usual grilled cheese sandwich, and here's a sneak peek at the line up from Brew Haus... 

The Heat's On with Il Ponticello's New and Sexier Italian Menu

Rustic and traditional southern Italian cuisine with a steaming hot sexy twist...

...and it's definitely time to revisit Il Ponticello for a taste of its new and exciting menu.

One More Scoop: Bono Artisanal Gelato's New Butterbeer

Butterscotch. Beer. And crispy pretzels. In a cup. That's real dark beer too. Now that sounds a whole lot better than the stuff they serve at The Three Broomsticks and The Hog's Head...

Bono Artisanal Gelato whips up another new flavor with its own cool version of Butterbeer, a unique butterscotch and dark beer gelato blended with crunchy pretzels.

The 2015 Giving Journal: Giving Back Starts with a Single Cup at The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf

"Someday I'll look back at my well-traveled track, I'll beam because my heart knows, I chose a life that overflows..." 

The essence of The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf's inspiration for the 2015 edition of the coveted Giving Journal, creating meaningful "overflows" in one's life, is captured in a poem highlighted in the new journal. Community building and giving back have always been at the very core of The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf's corporate philosophy since it first opened in the Philippines, strengthening connections by engaging its loyal and discriminating customers in authentic and relevant ways. The passion for giving, sharing, and community is once again ignited with the release of the new 2015 Giving Journal from The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, and it all starts with a single cup...

Pretzel Perfect at Auntie Anne's

Comforting pretzels made from scratch, hand-rolled and baked fresh everyday. And it's been that way since "Auntie" Anne and Jonas Beiler first opened their stand in a farmers market in Downingtown, Pennsylvania back in 1988. 

Twenty-six years later, each pretzel at every Auntie Anne's store is still made the same way, in more than 1,000 locations worldwide. And each time you pick up any of Auntie Anne's signature pretzels, you know its freshly baked. All the time. And with nineteen stores in the metro, getting your pretzel fix is as easy as heading to your favorite mall.

Afternoon Tea with a New York Twist at Writers Bar

"Come along inside...we'll see if tea and buns can make the world a better place..."

A line from a classic children's book pretty much says it all. Nothing like a calming cup of tea to make your day a whole lot better. And at the legendary Writers Bar, the revered English tradition of afternoon tea, or High Tea, is revived with a modern, colorful, and flavorful New York twist. The Writers Bar collaborates with Kate Spade, New York's fashion icon and queen of quirk, for a sumptuous three-course spread of savory finger sandwiches and indulgent desserts inspired by Kate Spade's vibrant signature colors and  playful designs with a selection of the finest teas. 

Discovering Discovery Primea

Soon, another landmark graces the vibrant and ever-changing skyline of Makati's famed Ayala Avenue...

The Discovery Leisure Group's new luxury business hotel, Discovery Primea, set to be the tallest structure in Makati with its towering 68 storeys,  unlocks its doors with a soft opening early next year.

A New Dining Experience at Niu by Vikings

Enjoy the flavors of the world, all in one place...

Vikings elevates the buffet experience with its newest dining concept, Niu by Vikings, combining elegance and refined ambience, a wide range of the very best international and local cuisine, premium and fresh seasonal ingredients, world-class chefs, and excellent service in one impressive space.

Mr. Cochinillo: Pure Pork Bliss

No celebration is complete without a slow-roasted whole suckling pig, and the brick ovens at Mr. Cochinillo are all fired up...

Noted food photographer and DJ, Tinee de Guzman enters the food scene with Mr. Cochinillo and his signature Cochinillo del Cielo. Pure pork bliss...

A Jazzy Sunday Brunch at Oakroom

Nothing like a leisurely weekend brunch. And an All-American brunch tops my list. All the time. 

Traditional American flavors from all fifty states, from the signature fresh seafood dishes of the east coast, barbecue and ribs and comforting southwestern flavors, the melting pot of flavors of Creole and Cajun dishes from New Orleans and the south, and contemporary favorites from the west coast, all in one impressive buffet spread at the Oakroom's Jazzy Sunday Brunch. Every Sunday, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm, diners can sample classic All-American favorites at the Oakroom. Now that's one serious brunch.

Home-Style Thai Cuisine at Azuthai

The authentic home-style dishes take you on a culinary journey of real flavors from Southern Thailand, with the freshest ingredients for a comforting Thai dining experience.    

And your unique Thai experience begins at Azuthai...

New York's Finest: Motorino Pizzeria Napoletana

Authentic Neapolitan style pizza comes to Manila with Motorino Pizzeria Napoletana...

Regarded as one of New York's finest, Mario Batali once described Motorino Pizzeria Napoletana as the "Cindy Crawford of pizza" in New York Magazine. The New York Times also mentioned it as "the city's best pizza." Time to definitely give it a try...

Modern Thai Cuisine at People's Palace

Since 2005, Scottish restaurateur Colin Mackay and his partners offered their take on Thai cuisine, balancing authenticity and modernity with bold, fresh, and clean flavors. Timeless classics updated in a fusion of authentic flavors, served daily at People's Palace...

The medley of sweet, sour, salty, acidic, and spicy notes, the distinct signatures of Thai cuisine, come alive in the different dishes served at People's Palace, best represented by the restaurant's signature bestsellers.

Designing, Building, and Eating Your Very Own Pizza at Project Pie

Design. Build. Eat. And you're on your way to a unique pizza experience at Project Pie...

One size, standardized prices, and unlimited toppings. Everyday artisan pizza custom built by you, could there be anything cooler? And designing and building your very own pizza creation was never this easy. And fast. 

Eastern Flavors at Gilak by Hossein

Authentic flavors from the mystical east, made from family recipes handed handed down through generations, served daily at Gilak by Hossein's.   

Named after the northern region of Iran, Gilak by Hossein's serves authentic Persian, Arabic and Indian cuisine, adding to the diversity and rich culinary landscape of the metro.

Food News: Green Cheese Cheesecake, Opening Soon at Hole in the Wall

Nothing like being greeted by a smiling cheesecake. 

Here's a sneak peek at the Japanese-style Cheesecake from Green Cheese...

Buon Appetito Fridays: Going Italian at Spectrum

Here's an Italian feast you can't refuse, all the pasta, pizza, slow-roasted porchetta, osso bucco and cannoli you want at Raffles and Fairmont Hotel Makati's Spectrum.

Every Friday night, Spectrum celebrates the rich flavors of Italy with Buon Appetito Fridays, a sumptuous buffet featuring classic Italian favorites.