Single Malt Flights at Discovery Primea's 1824 Cigar and Whisky Bar

A glass of soothing single malt to end the day...make that a flight to end the day right.

Highland, Speyside, Islay, Lowland, and Cambelltown...Scottish, Irish, Japanese and Taiwanese. With its extensive selection of premium spirits, Discovery Primea's 1824 Cigar and Whisky Bar offers single malt connoisseurs and cigar aficionados a cool spot to unwind and indulge in comfort. Start your flight by simply heading up the second floor at Discovery Primea...

In a Lone Star State of Mind: At Texas Roadhouse...

Fresh baked bread, margaritas, Buffalo Wings, and hand-cut premium steaks...easy, Cowboy. It's all here at Texas Roadhouse.

Round up the posse and head on over to Texas Roadhouse, now open at the new Uptown Place Mall in BGC for a taste of The Lone Star State in the metro.

One Life/Live Them. With Remy Martin...

A lifestyle, rather than a singular life path. Break free from one-dimensional monotony and dare to live a richer, larger life by seizing all opportunities and celebrating all your talents, all your passions. One life. Live them...

Remy Martin, the iconic brand of premium cognac built behind three hundred years of passion and commitment, recently launched its new campaign, One Life/Live Them, advocating a multi-faceted lifestyle. The new campaign embodies a new generation's call to go beyond being just defined by one talent or skill, but leading multi-dimensional lifestyles for a richer experience.

An Encounter with Chateau De Laubade Bas Armagnac at Sage Bar

Twelve of some of the very best mixologists converge at Sage Bar to spin their magic with one of the world's best brandy...

...and what an afternoon, with twelve inventive and unique cocktail creations to raise the bar in the local bar scene. It's the first Chateau de Laubade Cocktail Competition Manila 2016 at Sage Bar, and it's looking good.

Serious Beef. At Restaurant Tapenade.

"Be sure to be hungry..." said Executive Chef Luis Chikiamco with a grin. And boy, he wasn't kidding. Seriously.

For a limited time only, Discovery Primea's Restaurant Tapenade offers its sumptuous Bistecca alla Fiorentina, serious beef with a Tuscan twist. The rustic flavors of Restaurant Tapenade's signature Mediterranean cuisine comes through with the Bistecca alla Fiorentina, so put this on your checklist...

Staying Classy: The Pepita's Kitchen Pop-Up at Fashion Interiors

I remember my first ever Lechon Degustacion at Pepita's Kitchen some years back, seeing it grow and evolve, all the way to my most recent experience a few days back, and I'm just amazed...

...a real class act that's even classier, it just keeps getting better and better.  Pepita's Kitchen recently held a pop-up at Fashion Interiors with her signature dishes, and this, by far, has to be the best one yet.

An Explosion of Flavors: The Thai Street Food Festival at Mango Tree

The rich and vibrant flavors of authentic Thai street food take centerstage at Mango Tree and Mango Tree Bistro, taking you on a exciting culinary journey...

Mango Tree at Bonifacio Global City and Mango Tree Bistro at TriNoma and Greenbelt 3 celebrate the unique flavors of Thailand with its month-long Thai Street Food Festival, starting April 20 to May 15, 2016.  Order your Miang Kham, a colorful platter with crispy coconut, fresh herbs, peanuts and chili with green bitter leaves and prepare for an explosion of flavors at Mango Tree and Mango Tree Bistro's Thai Street Food Festival.

Sights and Flavors at Madrid Fusion Manila 2016

It's been two weeks since Madrid Fusion Manila 2016, and I can still savor the rich flavors of Spanish jamon and wine, as fresh and vivid as those three memorable days in early April. 

After a successful pre-launch Tapas Night (see my earlier post on The Best of Spain at Green Sun), the much awaited culinary event of the year, Madrid Fusion Manila 2016, had finally, and officially, started. Jamon, wine, and more jamon and wine. And it just can't get any better than that (see my previous post on Interporc and Pork Love at Madrid Fusion Manila).

Balance and Precision: A Special Dinner by Chef Kevin Cherkas at Sage Bespoke Grill

"You will taste Cuca tonight," said guest chef Kevin Cherkas, the world-class culinary master behind Bali's highly acclaimed Cuca Flavors Restaurant...

In a series of special limited engagements held last April 14, 15, and 16, 2016, Chef Kevin Cherkas shared his unique culinary style with a seven-course dinner at Sage Bespoke Grill. Honed by years of experience in Michelin Star restaurants including Arzak and El Bulli in Spain, and New York's Daniel, Chef Kevin Cherkas evolved with his own distinct approach using local ingredients infused with western techniques.

Comforting Filipino Classics at Kabila Filipino Bistro

Kare-Kare and Sinigang...classic and comforting local dishes that never fail to win you over again and again. 

Come back home for rich local flavors at Kabila Filipino Bistro, and fall in love all over again with classic Filipino dishes...

New Stations and Old Favorites at Marriott Cafe

It just keeps getting better...at Marriott Cafe.

Marriott Cafe adds new stations to enhance your dining experience, offering even more flavors and options to an already impressive buffet selection (more on Marriott Cafe on my earlier posts on their extensive Seafood Selection, the previous North Asian Food Festival, the Sunday Brunch Buffet, and a special Christmas Thanksgiving Feast).

Green and Go at Green Bar Cafe

 Never thought vegan could taste this good. Seriously...

Green Bar Cafe offers their own take on vegan cuisine with a wide range of healthy snacks, deli-style sandwiches and wraps for satisfying meals without the guilt. It's green and go...at Green Bar Cafe.

A Pop-Up at The Penthouse

 Something new and exciting is happening high above Salcedo Village...

Chef Philip Golding and his team spin their magic in Makati's newest night spot, The Penthouse 8747, in a cool pop-up. Take a peek at the metro's newest and coolest venue with a panoramic view of the city, and some good eats from a tasty pop-up by Chef Philip Golding...

Made in Spain: Pork Love at Madrid Fusion Manila 2016

A shared history binds both Spain and the Philippines together in a bond so strong, it's seen, felt and experienced in the rich local cultural heritage and religious traditions to this day. But for me, the connection between Spain and the Philippines is evident with the shared love for pork...  

This porcine love is at the very center of any celebratory feast, from the Filipino Lechon and the Spanish Jamon. At the recent Madrid Fusion Manila 2016, Spain's Interporc, a professional industry association recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment, showcased the very best Spanish white pork with its Jamon Serrano and culinary creations by award-winning chef, Ivan Cerdeno. It's definitely pork love at Madrid Fusion Manila 2016...

A Day with Chef Kevin Cherkas at Sage Bespoke Grill

Passion. Commitment. And the sheer pleasure of good food. It's what Chef Kevin Cherkas is all about...

 

"I love food," exclaimed Chef Kevin Cherkas, who knew at the young age of fifteen that being a chef was the logical next step to pursue his passion. And for three nights, you can experience guest chef Kevin Cherkas' inventive culinary style at Makati Shangri-La, Manila's elegant Sage Bespoke Grill. And just in case you missed him at the recently concluded Madrid Fusion Manila last weekend, join me for a virtual walk with guest chef Kevin Cherkas at Sage Bespoke Grill and read on...

Old School Still Rules: Inspired by Classics at Long Bar

"I have taken more out of alcohol than alcohol has taken out of me..." 

And with a stiff upper lip in true British fashion, Sir Winston Churchill boldly deflected all the rumors on his supposed drinking habit. The innovative, defiant and even unapologetic attitude of the movers and shakers of history is both admirable and intriguing, taking politics, literature, fashion, and the arts to new heights. And yes, they enjoyed a good drink. Long Bar recreates and reinvents classic cocktails associated with these historic icons for you to enjoy and while you may not change the world, why not enjoy a tipple at Long Bar and just go with the moment...

Spanish Nights: Ostras Y Cava at The Fairmont Lounge

The freshest seafood, authentic Spanish Tapas, and the finest Spanish sparkling wine...the elegant flavors Spain come alive at The Fairmont Lounge.

The Fairmont Makati Hotel celebrates the rich culinary heritage of Spain with Ostras Y Cava at The Fairmont Lounge, a luxurious Spanish-inspired evening of cocktails and tapas daily from 6pm to 9pm.

Sun Chaser: Cocktails at The Fairmont Makati's Pool Deck

For many, sunsets signal the end of a day. For some, it's just the beginning of endless possibilities... 

And there's no better place to celebrate infinite possibilities than at The Fairmont Makati's luxurious Pool Deck with a few cocktails as the sun fades behind the Makati skyline...

Lunch in a Box by Gringo Chicken, Ribs, and Friends

There's a new kid on the block...

Gringo Chicken, Ribs, and Friends opens its very first branch at The Block in SM North Edsa, with one more at Bonifacio Global City soon in the pipeline. A special box with Gringo's signature dishes delivered just in time for lunch offered a tasty preview of Gringo's Mexican and Latin-style cuisine...

Fiesta de Sabores Espanoles: A Spanish Fiesta of Flavors at Diamond Hotel's Corniche

The rich culinary heritage of Spain come alive in a festive Spanish fiesta at Diamond Hotel's Corniche...

Diamond Hotel celebrates Madrid Fusion Manila 2016 with a sumptuous lunch and dinner buffet featuring authentic Spanish cuisine at Corniche with Fiesta Sabores de Espanoles from April 4 to 10, 2016, showcasing the rich and rustic homestyle cuisine by Guest Chef Edgard Sanuy Barahona.

The Best of Spain: Tapas Night 2016 at Green Sun

Nine chefs. One evening...it's Tapas Night at Green Sun.

For one evening, nine of the best Spanish chefs based in the metro converged at Green Sun to prepare a sumptuous and epic tapas feast highlighting the authentic and rich regional flavors of Spain, formally kicking off Madrid Fusion Manila 2016.

Lock and Load: Pass the Ammo and the Double Action Chorizo Burger at Sky Range Shooting Club.

Target's lined-up and dead-center on your gun sight. You pull the trigger, and send it home right where you want it to be. It's a totally liberating experience, and you empty the magazine in no time. Pumped with adrenaline, you insert the second magazine and go for another round. And another. And in no time, you've worked up an appetite for some comforting local flavors in the country's exclusive state-of-the-art indoor shooting range...

The latest recreational hub at Solaire Resort & Casino, Sky Range Shooting Club is the newest destination for gun enthusiasts in the country. With an impressive inventory of firepower, Sky Range Shooting Club also offers an equally impressive selection of satisfying and delectable dishes to load up on after an adrenalin-pumped session at the indoor shooting range.

Afternoon Cocktails at Long Bar

A late-afternoon cocktail to end the day. Or celebrate the start of limitless possibilities...

Any way you look at it, a late afternoon cocktail at Long Bar is always a good idea. Guaranteed.

Meet Chef Eric Weidmann. At Sage Bespoke Grill...

Sage Bespoke Grill introduces a new menu prepared by Makati Shangri-La, Manila's new Chef de Cuisine, Eric Weidmann...

Combining the finest premium, imported beef and seafood with the freshest local ingredients, Chef de Cuisine Eric Weidmann creates an inspiring menu for another memorable dining experience at Makati Shangri-La, Manila's Sage Bespoke Grill.

Kumori + Zomato: Japan Baked Daily Delivered Fresh...

All it takes is one click, and your order of Kumori's fresh-baked signature treats are on its way... 

Kumori Japanese Bakery has officially tapped Zomato Philippines as its Official Online Ordering and Delivery Partner, a collaboration that provides loyal customers ease of accessibility to a variety of fresh baked products from Kumori. The collaboration significantly expands Kumori's reach, and elevates Zomato as a relevant enabler where you not only search restaurants, but order online to complete the experience. And there's no better way to kick-off the unique service than with one of the metro's best international bakery chains and its signature Japanese-style products...