Thursday, July 30, 2015

Brunch with a View at Discovery Country Suites' Restaurant Verbena

A leisurely weekend brunch overlooking the panoramic views of Taal Lake, just can't get any more picture-perfect than that. But it does. Every weekend at Discovery Country Suites in Tagaytay... 


Discovery Country Suites, the pioneer Bed and Breakfast destination in Tagaytay, recently introduced Restaurant Verbena's new Brunch Menu, with a sumptuous selection of hearty and comforting country-style fare for that perfect Tagaytay mid-morning brunch.

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Let It Rain: Recovery Food at Brotzeit

Don't let the rainy season put a damper on your appetite. In fact, there are dishes that just tastes and feels so right during rainy days... 


Brotzeit introduces its own take on rainy day comfort food with its very own German-inspired Recovery Food, with new signature mains and desserts that make rainy days a whole lot better...

Discovering The Fifth Taste at The 5th Taste Modern Japanese Cuisine

It's the symphony of flavors, with distinct notes woven in a seamless blend that makes the dining experience special, going beyond the four taste sensations. It's been called the "fifth" taste, now known as "umami," that completes the basic tastes of sweet, sour, bitter, and salty. 


At The 5th Taste, you can experience modern Japanese cuisine with a creative twist, combining familiar dishes with a modern and inventive fusion of flavors for a whole new dining experience.

Monday, July 27, 2015

A Spanish Evening at Alqueria Tapas, Paellas Y Bistecas

Cangrejo con Jamon Serrano, Pata de Cochinillo, Pescado Al Horno, Paella Valenciana...classic Iberian flavors for an indulgent Spanish evening at Alqueria Tapas, Paellas Y Bistecas. 


Alqueria Tapas, Paellas Y Bistecas brings the flavors of authentic Spanish cuisine with its extensive menu, from starters to mains and desserts. A taste of Spain, right here at Alqueria Tapas, Paellas Y Bistecas...

Saturday, July 25, 2015

A Carabao Cheese Themed Dinner at Cafe Ysabel

An evening of cheese and wine, excellent food and great company...


Cafe Ysabel and La Chaine des Rotisseurs recently hosted an elegant Carabao Cheese Themed Dinner with artisan cheeses from Latteria d' Ischia last July 21, 2015. And it was great to be back at Cafe Ysabel...

Friday, July 24, 2015

Turning Up the Heat at Edsa Shangri-La Manila's HEAT

Braised, roasted, grilled, fried, baked, boiled, smoked, and steamed...fire and heat transforms fresh ingredients to its flavorful state. Mastering the raw power of heat is a skill, and an art. At Edsa Shangri-La Manila's all-day dining restaurant, HEAT, this mastery over heat is performed on a daily basis, from breakfast to dinner, every day. 


Edsa Shangri-La Manila's HEAT harnesses the transformative qualities of fire and heat with its multiple live kitchen set-ups in its all-day buffet spread, serving dishes at its flavorful peak, fresh from the fire. The heat's definitely on at Edsa Shangri-La's HEAT...

Thursday, July 23, 2015

HCuisine: Soon, The House That Angus Beef Belly Built

The list of iconic dining establishments built by their signature dish is both long and inspiring. Mention a dish, and you can easily associate a restaurant with it. Many of these established institutions have been built around their house specialty, and have grown to become an integral part of the culinary landscape. Now, you can add one more restaurant to the list... 


HCuisine, Home of the Most Awesome Angus Beef Belly, recently opened its second branch in Makati, expanding both its reach and access for their signature dish. HCuisine is definitely on its way to becoming the house that Angus Beef Belly built... 

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Food News: Churros con Chocolate at Half-Price, All Day with Alqueria's Churros Madness

Churros con Chocolate at half the price, now that's a pretty cool deal... 


Enjoy Alqueria's Churros con Chocolate at 50% OFF all day from July 20 to 26, 2015. For as low as P 69, you can satisfy your craving for churros at Alqueria.  

New Low Sugar Flavors from Bono Artisanal Gelato: Gelato Goodness Without the Guilt

Conventional wisdom dictates you can't have too much of a good thing. But, maybe you can... 


Bono Artisanal Gelato introduces three new flavors for its Low Sugar line of premium all-natural gelato, without cutting back on flavor. You can have your cake, or in this case, your indulgent scoop of premium gelato, and eat it too...

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Meet Chef Cyrille Soenen's New CroNaps!

The classic Kouign Amann takes on a new and flavorful new twist, with a touch of local inspiration, for a whole new flavor experience. 


Chef Cyrille Soenen of Brasserie Cicou reinvents the classic buttery and delicately layered Breton dessert with his inventive and playfully indulgent CroNaps, combining everything we love with the French croissant with Bacolod's iconic Napoleones.

The Sunday Boutique Brunch at MCafe

Eleven flavorful years of creative cuisine, countless memorable dining experiences, with still so many more flavors to share and stories to tell...


Raintree Restaurants' Museum Cafe celebrates its 11th Anniversary, reaffirming its commitment to providing a pleasurable and memorable social and gustatory experience. Museum Cafe, popularly known as MCafe, along with Kabila Filipino Bistro located inside MCafe, kicks off its anniversary festivities with its Sunday Boutique Brunch...

Sunday, July 19, 2015

Global Flavors at the Table: CDP Global Table

Global flavors converge on a quaint and rustic spot in Rockwell...


...offering a unique taste of global cuisine. CDP Global Table shares the best of the world's culinary diversity daily, transporting you on a global journey of rich flavors.  

Friday, July 17, 2015

Make Me Fat. Please. At FAT Restaurant.

Honest, unashamed and adamantly unapologetic, real flavors with no holding back and without restraint. And that's the way I like my dishes...


...and that's exactly what you'll find at FAT Restaurant. Full, rich and comforting flavors the way it was meant to be, prepared and executed with modern French culinary techniques. Locavore's Chef Mikel Zaguirre brings back the flavor in some of the most inventive dishes at the new FAT Restaurant.  

Thursday, July 16, 2015

A Grand Lunch Buffet at City Garden Grand Hotel's Spice Cafe

Prepare for a grand feast of the world's best flavors...


The rich and diverse flavors of global cuisine, all in one place. City Garden Grand Hotel recently launched The Grand Lunch Buffet at Spice Cafe, a gastronomic feast featuring an array of dishes from around the world. And lunch becomes a grand gastronomic dining experience at City Garden Grand Hotel's Spice Cafe...

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

A Winning Pair: New Tropical Treats from J. Co Donuts & Coffee

J. Co Donuts & Coffee introduces a new flavorful duo with a cool tropical vibe...


J. Co's new Coconut Mocha Frappe and Dazzling Queen is another winning pair, with the sweet hints of coconut for a refreshing and new flavor experience. 

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Flavors of Baguio: Meet Le Monet's Legendary Eggs Benedict

Breakfast at Baguio's Le Monet is something I always look forward to, and there's nothing quite like starting the day right with a sumptuous breakfast buffet. Or Le Monet's legendary Eggs Benedict...


A perfectly poached egg draped in rich hollandaise sauce, with layers of asparagus, tomatoes...and bacon. Double or triple stacked, that's how we do breakfast at Le Monet...

Monday, July 13, 2015

Flavors of Baguio: An Off-the-Menu Dinner at The Malt Room

Something light and refreshing, with distinct local flavors...


...no worries. The chefs at Le Monet were up to the challenge and prepared a special, light, healthy, and refreshing off-the-menu dinner at the hotel's elegant Malt Room.

Flavors of Baguio: Pork Love for Dinner at Le Monet

Sometimes, all you need to do is give in and go with the flow...


...and more often than not, you'll also feel a whole lot better. At Baguio's elegant Le Monet, giving in is easy. And you'll be glad you did...

Flavors of Baguio: Comforting American Classics at Ozark Diner

Biscuits, hickory smoked chicken, and burgers. Rich, comforting flavors from the American heartland comes to life high up in Baguio at Ozark Diner...


Baguio's Ozark Diner is one of those must-try dining spots when you're in the country's Summer Capital, with classic American flavors paired with the cool mountain climate for a fun, off-the-beaten path dining experience.

Sunday, July 12, 2015

A Tenya Stopover: Tenya Opens Second Branch at Bonifacio Stopover

The authentic flavors of Asakusa Tendon from Tokyo comes to Bonifacio Global City...


Tenya opens its second branch at the new Bonifacio Stopover, with its line of signature Asakusa Tendon bowls plus exciting new additions to the menu. Now that calls for a stopover at Tenya at the new Bonifacio Stopover...

Saturday, July 11, 2015

Frangos Portuguese Style Chicken: From Weekend Market Stall to Restaurant

It all started with a weekend stall at Legazpi Market, and the inspiring culinary journey of Frangos Portuguese Style Chicken continues with its very first restaurant...


Frangos Portuguese Style Chicken brings the authentic flavors of Piri-Piri Chicken, along with other Portuguese dishes, with its very first restaurant in Makati. It's always great to see some of the stalls in the long-running Legazpi Market evolve into a restaurant, and Frangos Portuguese Style Chicken's transition is welcome news.

Friday, July 10, 2015

Cookies and Loaves: Sampling The Bald Baker's Baked Creations

"I figured if I was going to make the world a better place, I'd do it with cookies..."


That line from the film Stranger than Fiction just popped up after a taste of some indulgent and inventive cookies from The Bald Baker. Maybe Ana Pascal should add ChocoChip Banana Loaf as well...

Thursday, July 9, 2015

Unlimited Dim Sum with Dim Sum Plus at Shang Palace

You can have dim sum just about anywhere in the metro. Or you can enjoy Unlimited dim sum at the Makati Shangri-La Manila's iconic Shang Palace for a memorable dining experience...


Makati Shangri-La Manila's elegant Shang Palace offers unlimited dim sum with its Dim Sum Plus for lunch from Monday to Saturday for an epic dim sum feast. Indulge in a wide selection of authentic dim sum, appetizers, soups, noodles, and a main course for an all-inclusive special price, only at Shang Palace as it elevates the dim sum experience up a notch.

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Comfort Food from a Fire Station: Golden Chicken House & Chinese Food Center

Volunteer firefighters enjoy some pretty cool perks. And the Golden Fire Rescue unit of Chinese volunteers in San Juan share some of their favorite Chinese comfort food in one of the city's iconic establishments...  


...at Golden Chicken House & Chinese Food Center with their home-style and affordable signature dishes. Dine-in, take-out, or delivery, expect homey and downright comforting dishes to satisfy your appetite without busting your wallet.

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Smokin'. The New Smoked Spring Chicken from Racks

Things are smokin' at Racks...


...with the new Smoked Spring Chicken, the newest addition to the flame-grilled, fall-off-the-bone barbecue classics at Racks. Tender, juicy, and smoky, the new Smoked Spring Chicken from Racks is another potential favorite, and another reason to visit Racks for its signature American barbecue flavors.

Monday, July 6, 2015

One for the Road at Silk Road

A culinary journey ends at Silk Road, and another begins...


Silk Road Thai Bistro will soon close its doors to give way for a new dining concept, but not before one last meal for old times' sake. The classic Pad Thai and other signature Thai dishes from Silk Road will definitely be missed...

Sunday, July 5, 2015

Good Food and Good Company with Disciples of Escoffier at Smith Butcher and Grill Room

It was an evening of good food and good company, combining for an entertaining and memorable dinner. Then again, that's what you can always expect from Disciples of Escoffier... 


An elegant dinner was hosted by the Disciples of Escoffier and Breville Philippines at Smith Butcher and Grill Room as part of the on-going simulation training for Junior Master Chef Louise Mabulo, the country's representative to the Disciples of Escoffier Young Talent Trophy competition in Hongkong.

Saturday, July 4, 2015

Molecular Mixology and Cocktails on Spoons with Dine and Learn at Niu by Vikings

A cocktail served on a spoon? You can learn that and more with the innovative Dine and Learn program by Vikings...


Vikings recently launched its unique Dine and Learn program geared toward culinary students and other culinary groups with the aim of nurturing future generations by sharing skills and knowledge from its trained  chefs. And you can enjoy the sumptuous buffet at Niu by Vikings while learning too...

Scooping Up an Old Favorite with Bono Artisanal Gelato's Cereal and Milk

New flavors, and familiar old favorites. It's that unique feeling of discovery, and rediscovery, of both new and comforting flavors that make a visit to Bono Artisanal Gelato so refreshingly exciting...


Bono Artisanal Gelato announces the return of its classic Cereal and Milk flavor in all its stores, and that's very good news.

Friday, July 3, 2015

A Peek at Mario's New Chef's Creations

A new line of signature dishes promises a whole new dining experience at one of the metro's revered institutions...


Mario's introduces its new line of special dishes, the Chef's Creations, featuring steaks, seafood, and pasta for a limited time. The infusion of new dishes is a welcome addition to complement the existing menu for a refreshing new dining experience at Mario's. Here's a quick peek on some of the new Chef's Creations at Mario's...

Alab: Chef Tatung Sarthou's Flaming Passion for Filipino Cuisine

Fire, blaze, ardor, to burn with strong emotional feeling, enthusiasm and passion. It's the perfect description for Chef Tatung Sarthou and his new restaurant...


Ignite your rediscovery of local flavors at Alab, Chef Tatung Sarthou's newest restaurant concept featuring traditional and authentic Filipino cuisine with a contemporary twist.

Thursday, July 2, 2015

Arrogant Frog and Elegant Frog: Old World Wines with New World Attitudes

Classic and contemporary. Traditional yet modern. Arrogant and elegant...from the Herault Valley in Languedoc in the south of France comes the Arrogant Frog and Elegant Frog, old world wines with new world attitudes.


In an exclusive wine tasting held at the elegant Le Jardin, the Arrogant Frog Winery Les Domaines Paul Mas showcased their premium selection of wines and varietals for a unique taste of their "Luxe Rural" philosophy of "everyday luxury".

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Man Up in the Kitchen with the Samsung Smart Oven

Chicken Barbecue and Vegetable Corn Muffins, all made from scratch...easy. Time to "Man Up" in the Kitchen...


Samsung Digital Appliances held its fourth cooking workshop, dubbed as "Man Up in the Kitchen," last June 26, 2015 at the GalaStars Culinary School with recipes by Chef Ernest Gala. Grilling and baking were never this easy when you have the new Samsung Smart Oven to back you up...

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