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Thursday, March 31, 2016

Comforting Options by SEVEN Comfort Cuisine

You can do it the hard way, or go for the smarter yet comfortingly tasty option...


Just leave it to SEVEN Comfort Cuisine to prepare your special meals for any occasion, all you have to do is pick-up the phone and have your plates, and appetites, ready for the feast.

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Time for Some Serious Munchies: Oishi's Brand New Snacks

It's summer, time to stock up on some serious munchies...


Summer gets more exciting with Oishi's brand new snacks, each one with a delectable crunch and distinct flavor for that perfect #OishiOWow moment. Take a peek at Oishi's new snacks...

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Indulge. At Cafe Maxims...

After a full day at the gaming tables or shopping at Newport Mall, you'll need a short break to recharge. And there's nothing like a quick sugar fix to get you back in the game...At Cafe Maxims.  


Located at the elegant lobby of Maxims Hotel, Cafe Maxims offers some of the metro's elegant and indulgent cakes, just what you need to get back in the groove for another round at the gaming tables or shopping at Newport Mall...

Monday, March 28, 2016

Fowl Play at FowlBread

The Tasteless Restaurant Group's Bad Bird takes its signature Umami Fried Chicken to the street with its newest concept... 


From the same group behind Bad Bird, Le Petit SouffleHole in the Wall, Wrong Ramen, and Hanamaruken Ramen, the Tasteless Restaurant Group spins its own signature and irreverent style at the center of Bonifacio High Street with FowlBread...

Sunday, March 27, 2016

Dinner by the Beach at Vitalis Resort & Spa

And it just keeps getting better...


It's been an amazing three days at the North's newest luxury summer destination, and Vitalis Villas continues to impress with its many attractions, courteous service, and comforting cuisine (more on Vitalis Villas on my travel blog here).

Saturday, March 26, 2016

Lunch by the Sea at Vitalis Villas

Juicy ribs, homestyle pizza, sinigang, fresh seafood, and an amazing view of Sabangan Cove...it's time for lunch at Vitalis Villas. 


Dining at Vitalis Villas is an experience in itself, complementing the spectacular views of Sabangan Cove to complete your summer getaway at the North's newest luxury lifestyle destination.

An Early Start at Vitalis Villas

Breakfast and vacations go hand in hand, a leisurely, unhurried breakfast more often than not sets you on the right groove all the way 'till the end of the day. Good food, and a spectacular view of Sabangan Cove makes it even better...


At Vitalis Villas, a good start is assured with their range of breakfast dishes, best enjoyed overlooking the tranquil waters of Sabangan Cove...

Friday, March 25, 2016

Mediterranean Flavors at Vitalis Villas, The North's Newest Summer Lifestyle Destination.

Good food can make or break what could be a memorable vacation. 


And great food is always part of the package at the new and luxurious Vitalis Villas. Get your suntan lotion ready and prepare to feast at the North's newest luxury summer destination... 

Flavors of Ilocos: A Taste of Vigan's Best and Hotel Luna's New Dishes

The historic city of Vigan offers countless attractions, and its many culinary delights are an attraction in itself...


From authentic Vigan Empanadas and Longganisa to elegant dining at Hotel Luna, you'll find Vigan's culinary heritage as rich and diverse as its colorful history.

Thursday, March 24, 2016

A Palm Sunday Weekend Staycation at F1 Hotel Manila

A Palm Sunday Weekend at F1 Hotel Manila...good times. 


And once again, it was great to be back at F1 Hotel Manila. And you too can enjoy a relaxing staycation at F1 Hotel Manila with huge discounts as part of the hotel's Anniversary Sale...

Somethin's Brewin' at Slappy Cakes...

All-Day Breakfast dishes get a modern and inventive spin... 


Slappy Cakes introduces a wide range of inventive dishes to supplement its signature breakfast items, redefining all-day breakfast and taking it to a whole new and flavorful level. And stopping by Slappy Cakes any time of day is the perfect time to sample the new dishes... 

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Sharing Good Times. And Good Eats. With TGI Friday's Shareable Platters...

Looking for a quick and satisfying meal for two? Or three? TGI Friday's may have what you're looking for...


Dining for two or even three was never this fun. Or tasty. TGI Friday's Shareable Platters offers diners of two to three another option for a satisfying meal, served on a large wooden board...

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

100% Beef. 100% Value. 100% Good Eats. At The Grub.

A hefty quarter pounder for less than a hundred bucks...seriously? 


You read it right. A satisfying Quarter Pounder with 100% all beef patty for eighty bucks. You just can't find a decent burger with freshly grilled all-beef patties for eighty bucks anymore. Unless you stop by The Grub for a satisfying burger fix without busting your budget. And it's a darn pretty good burger too...

Monday, March 21, 2016

Food News: #LocoforChococro with St. Marc Cafe's New Black Sesame Chococro

Open Sesame...and enter a whole new world of exciting flavors. At St. Marc Cafe...


St. Marc Cafe, creator of the innovative Chococro, introduces its newest variant, the Black Sesame Chococro. It's the classic Chococro with a distinct Asian spin for a whole new flavor experience...

Sunday, March 20, 2016

Spotlight on French Cuisine: Nostalgic Culinary Weeks at Nostalgia

Oakwood Premier Joy-Nostalg Center Manila's Nostalgia Dining Lounge takes diners on a flavorful culinary journey of rustic and traditional French flavors...


Starting March 14 to March 31, 2016, Executive Chef Jerome Cartailler shares his hometown's signature dishes for dinner at Nostalgia Dining Lounge's Culinary Weeks with a focus on French cuisine. The special ala carte menu includes dishes prepared by your table side for a memorable dining experience. Read on a take a peek at the special dishes prepared by Executive Chef Jerome Cartailler...  

Friday, March 18, 2016

A Sweet Collaboration: Carmen's Best at Chef Jessie Rockwell Club

Go Green. Be Tempted. Get Addicted. Very Summer. And Feel the Breeze...just some of summer's exciting new ice cream creations.


Paco Magsaysay, the visionary founder of Carmen's Best, shares his passion for ice cream with one of the metro's best chefs, Jessie Sincioco, in a cool collaboration just in time for summer. Take a peek at summer's most indulgent ice cream creations...

Thursday, March 17, 2016

Cucina's 7 Days, Seven Reasons Weekday Craze

There's seven good reasons to visit Marco Polo Ortigas Manila's Cucina...


For each day of the week, Cucina highlights a specific cuisine or dish along with its extensive buffet offerings with its 7 Days, Seven Reasons Weekday Craze for the whole month of March. And that's more than enough reasons to visit Marco Polo Ortigas Manila's Cucina... 

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

A Sunday Seafood Lunch at Mama Rosa

With Lent just around the corner, Meatless Fridays can be something to look forward to. At Mama Rosa's...


Chef and owner Ticks Dula Laurel draws inspiration from her mother's cherished recipes adding her own unique spin to authentic local favorites, adding contemporary tweaks while still remaining firmly rooted in traditional flavors. Meatless Fridays can be a flavorful experience, with Mama Rosa's signature seafood dishes.

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Asian Flavors at Liberty Kitchen + Brew

Skewers, baos, noodles, rice, sliders, and cocktails executed with a distinct Asian spin...


Chef Jonvic Mangibin brings his unique Asian touch to Eastwood Citywalk with Liberty Kitchen + Brews, the newest bar in Eastwood City drawing inspiration from the rich and diverse flavors of Asian cuisine. The wide array of dishes, all reasonably priced, offer excellent value with bold and vibrant Asian flavors. And that's always a winning combination...

Monday, March 14, 2016

Italian Flair: An Italian Affair at FABTECH's Gelateneo Launch

Cars. And Gelato...leave it to the Italians to execute both with flair and panache.


FABTECH Kitchen Unlimited Inc., the country's pioneer and leading supplier of complete commercial kitchen solutions, recently launched its latest venture, Gelateneo, a training program for artisanal gelato in an elegant dinner. And for one evening, I got to experience real Italian flair with Italian gelato. And a cool Italian ride...

Sunday, March 13, 2016

Food Trippin' at Robinsons Place Antipolo

One day is never enough. More so when you visit the new Robinsons Place Antipolo... 


The best global brands, the leading culinary chains, and local homegrown flavors converge at Robinsons Place Antipolo, Robinsons Land's 38th shopping mall. Antipolo, long known for its many pilgrimage sites and natural attractions gets another landmark where visitors can taste and experience local flavors. In a recent food tour at Robinsons Place Antipolo, I got to sample the city's rich culinary heritage in the comfort of Antipolo's newest mall. Read on for a taste of Antipolo, at Robinsons Place Antipolo...

Saturday, March 12, 2016

Sticky Bones and Ribs at Morganfield's

Malaysia, Singapore, China, and now it's our turn...


Morganfield's opens its very first branch in the metro at Bonifacio Global City, allowing local diners to experience its signature Sticky Ribs and more...

Friday, March 11, 2016

Market Day at Ichiba Japanese Market

Experience a taste of Japan in an authentic market setting showcasing the freshest seafood and wide variety of dishes, all in one place...


Ramen, Yakitori, Donburi, Takoyaki, Tempura, Gyoza, and Yakiniku, along with a premium selection of live seafood, await you on your visit to the market, the Ichiba Japanese Market. Ichiba Japanese Market recreates the sights, sounds and flavors of Japan's famous markets adding to a unique and memorable dining experience. Read on and take a virtual tour of the market...

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Spicing Up the Metro at the SpiceBird Pop-Up

The best of Boracay comes to Manila for a special one night only pop-up...


Since it opened in 2015 in Boracay, SpiceBird has quickly gained a reputation and loyal following for its signature Piri-Piri Chicken, and for one night, I had the chance to experience SpiceBird's own take on Portuguese style grilled dishes made with the flavorful bird's eye chili at a pop-up.

Sunday, March 6, 2016

Bigger and Better: Epic Dining by Visa

It's back. And it's bigger and better...


Visa's long-running and successful dining program, Epic Dining by Visa, returns once more to delight cardholders with memorable dining experiences. Let Visa take you on a culinary journey with the country's best establishments, and enjoy discounts and other added values by simply presenting your Visa Card. And it all began at Hide Yamamoto, the metro's newest world-class restaurant.

Thursday, March 3, 2016

One Place. One Time. The Bordeaux Rendez-vous at Txanton.

Eighteen wines. One place. One time...it's the Bordeaux Rendez-vous at Txanton...


For the first time in the country, eighteen noted wine estates from Bordeaux, France came together for the Bordeaux Rendez-vous at Txanton in an epic celebration of French wine. Fine wine paired with Txanton's premium Jamon Iberico combined for an equally epic experience...

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Extra Rice? Yumi's Guilt-Free Cauliflower Chahan

Going for a second bowl of rice is no longer a serious cause for regret. Or guilt. In fact, it can even be good for you...


Yumi Japanese Restaurant offers an extensive array of healthy options where you can enjoy all the flavors without the guilt, starting with their unique and flavorful Cauliflower Chahan. With cauliflower replacing rice, go ahead and enjoy another bowl...