A Christmas Thanksgiving Feast at Shangri-La The Fort's High Street Cafe

As another year comes to a close, there's just so much to be thankful for with countless blessings and the promise of more to come in the new year.

And there's just no better place to celebrate the best of the season than at Shangri-La The Fort's High Street Cafe...

Take-Home Treats: Mighty Quinn's Brisket and Burnt Ends

 Two words (ok, make that three words). And I'll say it again...

 ...Brisket and Burnt Ends by Mighty Quinn's, prepared the old school way with wood and time. And I've got a pound for take-out...

Here's to Good Health and Sweet Blessings this Christmas with Cocoro Pure Coco Sap Sugar...

Give in to your sweet cravings with a healthier alternative this holiday season...

...with Cocoro Pure Coco Sap Sugar, the all-natural sugar made from the ubiquitous and versatile coconut palm, widely regarded as the "tree of life." With Cocoro Pure Sap Coco Sugar, you don't have to miss out on the season's sweet notes, instead, why not discover a whole new world of natural sweetness for a healthier lifestyle?

Oishi World of O, Wow: A Taste of Oishi From All Over Asia

There's a whole world of flavors...with Oishi.

Oishi gives you a taste of Asia with its best-selling snacks in the limited edition release Oishi World of O, Wow! Bag containing local and popular brands from China, Vietnam, Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, and India. One bag with a variety of snacks from all over Asia, open up a world of flavors from across Asia with the Oishi World of O, Wow! Bag...

Celebrating the Season of Giving with Booky

Celebrating another year with a promise of an even more flavorful year to come...

Booky, one of the metro's leading food apps, celebrates the season of giving with their tasty treats to end another year on a sweet note. And you just know there's more to come in the new year ahead...

Say Cheese with Kumori's Hanjuku Cheese

Soft, creamy, and delicate melt-in-your-mouth texture, there's just nothing quite like Kumori's signature Hanjuku Cheese...

Kumori, which means "cloudy" in Japanese, exudes the positivity and calming sunshine that comes after the rain, recreated with their delicate signature baked creation, the Hanjuku Cheese.

Sweeten Up the Holiday Season with a Cheesy Buko Salad and Eden Cheese

Jars of sweet Nata de Coco and Kaong, cans of Pineapple Chunks, Sweet Corn, and Fruit Cocktail; some cream and condensed milk, and a pack of Eden Cheese...time for a quick buko salad to sweeten up the holidays.

No Christmas is complete without the mandatory buko salad, and it's really quite easy to prepare...with Eden Cheese for the Cheesy Buko Salad.

Sweet Indulgence at The Grind Bistro + Cafe

There's more to The Grind Bistro + Cafe than just burgers and pork chops...

Add a sweet note to your daily grind at The Grind Bistro + Cafe with their signature Ensaymada, soft brioche bite-sized buns filled with cheese and topped with creamy meringue and parmesan. And you can have it delivered straight to your doorstep this holiday season...

The Season for Pork Love...

Fork-tender, sweet and savory Honey-Cured Ham and freshly baked hot pan de sal...it's the season for pork love.

It's that time of the year when Chef Nathaniel Uy of The Hungry Chef is busy in his home kitchen preparing his signature Honey-Cured Ham, adding festive flavors to the Christmas season.

Quick Bites: Cake Pops at Cafe Macaron

A cake on a stick, they just never run out of indulgent surprises at Cafe Macaron...

Fairmont Makati's Cafe Macaron serves up another sinful dessert with their new Cake Pops available in six flavorful variants. Pick up a Cake Pop and go for a flavorful ride...at Cafe Macaron. 

#ZomatoXHeineken: Time To Open Your World with Heineken and ZomatoPH In Just One Click

Open up your world with Heineken...in just one click.

Now you can have your Heineken delivered right to your doorstep via ZomatoPH, and open up your world this holiday season...

A Taste of Provence at Mireio

Art and the rich and rustic cuisine of Provence blend seamlessly in Raffles Makati's newest dining destination...

Raffles Makati recently launched its newest fine dining restaurant, Mireio, offering local diners a taste of Provence high up the Makati commercial and business district. Inspired by Nobel Prize-winning poet Frederic Mistral's love for Provence, Mireio recreates traditional French cooking techniques with Mediterranean influences in an elegant setting. The inspiration stays true to the Raffles tradition of honoring literary luminaries, with Mireio set to become one of the metro's top dining destinations.

Cooking the Old School Way with Wood and Time at Mighty Quinn's

Two words (make that three). Brisket and Burnt Ends. Slow-cooked with wood and time, the best of New York-style barbecue comes to Manila...

The Standard Hospitality Group, the same group behind the country's number one katsu restaurant, Yabu: House of Katsu and the world-famous ramen, Ippudo, now brings the best of New York-style barbecue to the metro with Mighty Quinn's. Named by the New York Times as the highest rated barbecue in New York, the Most Prized Performer and part of the Top Ten Best Restaurants of 2013, Mighty Quinn's brings back old-school barbecue, prepared slow and low with wood and time with its wide range of signature barbecue dishes. Slow food still rules...

Culinary Crossovers: Le Petit Souffle Opens Second Branch at Mega Fashion Hall

Turning Japanese with a French accent. Japanese flavors and classic French culinary techniques come together in that distinct Le Petit Souffle style. And it's now at SM Megamall's Mega Fashion Hall...

Chef Miko Aspiras brings the unique flavors of Le Petite Souffle's French-Japanese cuisine to SM Megamall with the opening of his second branch. Now you don't have to go all the way down south to Makati to savor freshly baked artisan bread and indulgent pastries, savory and sweet classic souffles, and even matcha and taro-flavored creations. It's all here at Le Petit Souffle's second branch in Mega Fashion Hall...

More Pork Love at Sangkap

Bagnet Kare-Kare. And Binagoongan Bagnet...a round of pork love and more at Sangkap.

Nothing like a double dose of pork love with specialty bagnet dishes and some extra rice to complete the weekend. And you can find all the pork love you want tucked away at the new development in Pasig at Sangkap by Chef Raymar Reyes...

Christmas at Freezer Burn...

White Christmas. Peppermint Candy Cane. Santa's Fave. And Simbang Gabi...it's Christmas at Freezer Burn.

Young Chef Miko Aspiras continues to innovate and impress as Freezer Burn introduces their new seasonal offerings of indulgent composed desserts for the holidays. Just leave it to Chef Miko Aspiras to come up with Christmas-inspired composed desserts to make the holiday vibe even sweeter...

Celebrate the Christmas Season with Crystal Jade Dining IN's Holiday Menu

Rich, vibrant holiday flavors add to this year's festive season of merrymaking...

...at Crystal Jade Dining IN with their new Holiday Set Menus. The new repertoire of dishes include savory starters and the freshest seafood, all the way to indulgent desserts. Read on and get into the holiday vibe with Crystal Jade Dining IN's sumptuous holiday sets...

Through the Seasons: Enduring Classics at Solstice by Ilustrado

For decades, Ilustrado in old Manila has been a culinary benchmark for traditional Filipino-Spanish cuisine, it's a legacy that continues to this day...

...at Solstice by Ilustrado. The elegant dining establishment brings together two distinct culinary brands, One Way Restaurant with its modern continental cuisine and the classic heritage Filipino-Spanish dishes of Ilustrado. Solstice by Ilustrado is an addition to the expanding line of dining concepts managed by Ilustrado, adding even more dining options at Rockwell. It's a testament to the continuing legacy of Ilustrado, with its classic flavors preserved with each passing season, and reinvented with a modern and contemporary spin at Solstice by Ilustrado.

Ready for The Great Aussie Eats at Outback...

The Australian-inspired steakhouse rolls out new dishes for even more tasty options...

Outback introduces The Great Aussie Eats, a line of new dishes from starters to mains and dessert, each one offering new flavor experiences with its blend of refreshing combinations. It's more reasons to visit Outback. Read on and take a peek at the tasty offerings of The Great Aussie Eats at Outback...

Fatburger: The Last Great Hamburger Stand Opens in Manila

"The name of the store was my idea, I wanted to get across the idea of a big burger with everything on it...a meal in itself."

And the name says it all. Lovie Yancey's story, founder of Fatburger, began when she opened her three-stool stand in LA. Since 1952, The Last Great Hamburger Stand has been serving pure California Soul with its signature burgers and their unique build-your-own-burger experience, Angus beef hotdogs, Buffalo chicken, veggie burgers, sandwiches, homemade-from-scratch onion rings and hand-scooped milkshakes. And Fatburger is now here in Manila...

That Galaxy Far, Far Away is Just Down Escarpment Road at Victoria Court...

Get inside the cockpit of the Millenium Falcon and join the rebel fleet in another raid on the evil empire after a hearty and sumptuous feast...

Venturing into that galaxy far, far away is as easy as driving down Escarpment Road to Victoria Court Pasig. It's this cool galactic setting that serves as the launch pad to showcase Victoria Court's signature dishes, set inside the new Space Wars Suite.

Good Vibes: A Bonifacio Day Staycation at F1 Hotel Manila

Celebrating Bonifacio Day gets even more special...

...with an overnight staycation at F1 Hotel Manila. And once again, F1 Hotel Manila is home for another holiday, with good vibes all around. And it's great to be back. Since my food blog's very first hotel staycation at F1 Hotel Manila back in 2013 (see my post, Simply Awesome: The LUZVIMINDA Filipino Festival of Flavors at F1 Hotel Manila), I've been fortunate to be invited back year after year, with F1 Hotel Manila becoming a second home through the years. This year, I experienced a relaxing summer weekend at F1 Hotel Manila (check out my post, A Palm Sunday Weekend Staycation at F1 Hotel Manila), and savored another flavorful collaboration with the fourth edition of the long-running Luzviminda Festival (see my post, Classic All-Filipino Flavors with F1 Hotel Manila's Luzviminda 4 Heirloom Recipes Festival). And it feels really special to have experienced all the editions of the popular Luzviminda Food festivals through the years. As another year comes to a close, I celebrate Bonifacio Day with another relaxing staycation at F1 Hotel Manila...

Farm to Table: The New Farmhouse Meals by Grace Park

Grace Park takes the farm directly to your plate...

...with their new Farmhouse Meals, five comforting and satisfying meals with soup or salad and a main dish, each one reflecting the farm-to-table advocacy of Grace Park. Prepared with the finest and freshest local and imported ingredients, it's all about pure and real flavors masterfully executed in five tasty meal options. Read on and rediscover rustic farmhouse cooking at Grace Park...

Back to Basics...at Grace Park.

From farm to table, seed to plate, the finest and freshest local organic and artisan produce are the essential ingredients in a culinary advocacy plated and served daily...

...it's all about going back to basics. At Grace Park, you can rediscover the pure and clean flavors of organic, all-natural and artisan local ingredients masterfully executed in a wide array of exquisite dishes, including fresh marlin from Bohol, rich and creamy Dumaguete butter, and succulent crabs sourced from Alaminos. You can find it all here...at Grace Park.

Elegant Cantonese Cuisine at Man Ho, Now Open at Marriott Hotel Manila's New West Wing.

Marriott Hotel Manila opens its new West Wing featuring luxurious accommodations, an elegant Executive Lounge, a classic bar, and the metro's newest culinary destination...

The signature Cantonese restaurant of Marriott properties worldwide, diners can now experience traditional Cantonese cuisine at Man Ho, the newest dining option at Marriott Hotel Manila. Man Ho formally opens its doors to the public on November 29, 2016, for dinner service at 6:00 pm. Read on and take a flavorful peek at Man Ho's world-class Cantonese cuisine...

Stories and Inspirations: Progressive and Innovative Culinary Expressions at Black Sheep.

Modern and contemporary, yet at the very core of each dish is an homage to traditional and comforting flavors, recreated in a fresh new way to re-excite the palate...

...and Black Sheep does exactly that, opening your palate with fresh, new and surprising flavor experiences. It's this inventive culinary approach that makes dining at Black Sheep so different, and memorable. And the stories and inspirations behind each dish add yet another layer weaving a seamless blend in a chain of experiences at Black Sheep. It's progressive Filipino-Chinese cuisine, elevated...

Mixing It Up at Sangkap

Embark on a culinary journey with the distinct local flavors up north all the way down south, all in one place... 

...that's what you can expect at Sangkap, one of many new dining establishments located at The Shoppes at Portico. From Batanes, Ilocos, and Pampanga up north, to Batangas, Bicol, Bacolod, Iloilo, and Zamboanga down south, Sangkap celebrates the diverse and rich regional flavors with a culinary palette of comforting local flavors.

Comforting Taiwanese Flavors at Fat Fook Taiwanese Kitchen

The comforting flavors of Taiwan come to the metro... 

...at Fat Fook Taiwanese Kitchen. From dim sum to savory main dishes, Fat Fook Manila offers diners authentic Taiwanese cuisine in a casual and contemporary setting matched with affordable pricing. It's a taste of Taiwan in the heart of the metro...

An Authentic Korean Flavor Adventure at Oppa Chicken

Fried. Baked. Roasted. Sweet to peppery, savory and spicy. It's authentic Korean chicken and more served in a variety of ways, all in one place... 

Oppa Chicken brings the bold and vibrant flavors from The Land of the Morning Calm with its wide range of authentic Korean dishes, including their signature chicken, ribs, salads, and pasta, each one prepared with the finest Korean ingredients and spices. The Pasig neighborhood gets a fresh infusion of rich and savory Korean flavors with Oppa Chicken, opening soon on November 28, 2016.

'Tis the Best Season to Share the Best Ribs in Town with the new Racks Holiday Rib Platter

Celebrate the season of giving with the best ribs in town...

And there's nothing like sharing a feast of the best ribs in town to make this holiday season even more special. Racks introduces their all-new Holiday Rib Platter, a festive and flavorful feast for family and friends to celebrate the season of sharing, and a chance to give back...

Changing Lives, One Cup at a Time: The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf 2017 Giving Journal

As another year comes to an end, the season of giving reminds us all of the bigger picture, and it's time to begin writing the story of your own giving journey... 

...with the new 2017 edition of The Giving Journal by The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. Since 2009, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf's The Giving Journal has grown and evolved reflecting the philosophy and advocacy of giving. Each page is a reflection of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf's commitment to its community-based social responsibility program, giving back and changing lives for the better, one page and one cup at a time...

A Tenya Christmas with Tenya Tempura Tendon's Holiday Ooedo and Jyu Sets

Dreaming of a Tenya Christmas? Tenya Tempura Tendon ushers in the holiday season with its tempting Holiday Sets, each one guaranteed to jumpstart the season with a distinct Tenya vibe...

A sumptuous tempura feast and premium US Angus steak awaits diners with the Holiday Ooedo Set and Steak Jyu Set for the Christmas season from Japan's number one Tempura Tendon, Tenya Tempura Tendon. The festive and flavorful holiday vibe of Christmas comes alive at Tenya Tempura Tendon, just what you need to get into the holiday groove...

Sunday Lunch at Coca Restaurant

Sunday lunches are always special. And it gets even more special at Coca Restaurant...

Fresh seafood and a savory curry, rich flavors that make leisurely Sunday lunches so much better. And you can find all these at Coca Restaurant...

Cool Latin Vibes at Tittos Latin BBQ & Brew

Kapitolyo gets a fresh infusion of vibrant flavors with a distinct and festive Latin vibe...

...at Tittos Latin BBQ & Brew, the newest dining concept along East Capitol Drive in Pasig City. Inspired by the rich culinary heritage from down south of the border and Latin America, Tittos Latin BBQ & Brew offers diners one more dining option in the bustling Kapitolyo neighborhood, one of the popular foodie destinations in the metro. Read on and take a peek at their inventive Latin American-inspired culinary offerings...

Wagyu Japanese Beef: More Than Just a Meat Shop.

Why leave the meat shop when you can have your choice of the finest beef prepared to your preference right there?

Wagyu Japanese Beef at Bonifacio Global City is more than just a premium meat shop and importer of the finest Wagyu beef, it's also the perfect spot for a taste of authentic and modern Japanese cuisine using their impressive inventory of imported Wagyu Japanese beef. And the best way to sample their inventive take on authentic Japanese flavors is with Wagyu Japanese Beef's sumptuous Omakase Course Menu, featuring a selection of Head Chef Go Okura's new and creative dishes...

Exquisite Cantonese Cuisine at Edsa Shangri-La, Manila's Summer Palace

Redesigned with a modern new look, Edsa Shangri-La, Manila's Summer Palace introduces new dishes, firmly establishing it as one of the metro's premier Cantonese fine dining restaurants.

The Summer Palace, said to be the very essence of Shangri-La the world over, sets yet another benchmark in Cantonese fine dining with its progressive and contemporary interpretation of traditional Cantonese cuisine. Authenticity and modern, inventive spins weave in a seamless blend, offering guests a memorable dining experience.

Zero Calories. Zero Chemicals. Zero Worries. All-natural Sweetness Without the Guilt with Green Stevia.

Fact: According to recent WHO estimates, the number of individuals diagnosed with the debilitating disease of diabetes has risen to over 336 million worldwide. And here's another sobering fact, a 2007 FNRI Survey revealed that over 5 million Filipinos are suffering from diabetes, and based on WHO estimates, the Philippines will soon be included in the top ten countries with the highest incidence of diabetes before the year 2025. Time to make the right move...

...with Green Stevia, an all natural sugar substitute. And you don't have to miss out on life's sweeter moments without skipping a beat.

Choose To Be True with TrueTea Iced Tea

No sugar added, low calorie, naturally sweetened with Stevia, loaded with Vitamin C and made with real black tea leaves, it's time to choose to be true...

Now you have a healthier choice. You can now enjoy true goodness and true refreshment with TrueTea Iced Tea, the newest iced tea beverage in the market without artificial sweeteners and additives, just pure all-natural flavors to quench your thirst. Choose to be true, choose TrueTea Iced Tea...

The Grove Food Crawl: Out Back at Backyard Kitchen + Brew

One epic food crawl with seven restaurants and one barber shop comes to a close with a final stop...

...at Backyard Kitchen + Brew, another tasty option at The Grove By Rockwell. The Grove Food Crawl ends at another innovative dining concept by Chef Ed Bugia, the same talented and creative chef behind Pi Breakfast & Pies (more on my previous post, The Grove Food Crawl: First Stop at Pi Breakfast & Pies). And what a fitting end to an awesome food crawl at The Grove by Rockwell...

The Grove Food Crawl: Wings, Shakes, Burgers, Mocktails, and Cocktails at Sunrise Buckets

Wings, shakes, burgers, mocktails, and cocktails...all the comfort food favorites that just make any day so much better, all in one place...

...time for another bucket at Sunrise Buckets. Located at the The Grove by Rockwell, the modern community is now emerging as one of the metro's foodie destinations, with several dining options all in one place. And if you're craving for wings, shakes, burgers, mocktails, and cocktails, it's definitely Sunrise Buckets at The Grove by Rockwell.

The Grove Food Crawl: The Flavors of India at Om Indian Kichen

The rich blend of spices make it one of the culinary world's most distinct cuisines, with a rich heritage of vibrant flavors. Now you can experience authentic Indian cuisine...

...at Om Indian Kitchen. Each dish is prepared from cherished family recipes using the finest ingredients and spices imported from India for authentic flavors. Roti, samosas, butter chicken, seekh kebabs and more, each prepared in the traditional way, takes you on a flavorful culinary journey of the exotic east right here at The Grove by Rockwell.

The Grove Food Crawl: Comforting Cuisine and Nourishing Beverages at The Gardens Brunch Cafe and Social House

A leisurely brunch at the center of a serene and beautifully designed community development. Days like these happen everyday...

...at The Gardens Brunch Cafe and Social House at The Grove by Rockwell. Rustic cuisine that warms the palate and nourishes the body, it's all here. At The Gardens Brunch Cafe and Social House, one can indulge in a wide selection of comforting dishes paired with refreshing, all-natural beverages, just what you need to make your day right, any time of day.

The Grove Food Crawl: Tempted by Tempura at Asakusa Home of Tempura

Craving Japanese at The Grove by Rockwell? Head on down to Asakusa Home of Tempura and tempt yourself with comforting tempura dishes and more...

Drawing inspiration from the acclaimed tempura houses of Asakusa, Tokyo, Asakusa Home of Tempura at The Grove by Rockwell offers authentic Japanese tempura and other Japanese dishes to satisfy your craving.

The Grove Food Crawl: A Beer, a Haircut and a #BetterDude at The Village Barber & Supply Shop

A refreshing cold beer, a soothing massage, and a bespoke haircut...

In between tasty bites at The Grove Food Crawl, why not pamper yourself with a well-deserved haircut and an ice-cold bottle of craft beer at The Village Barber & Supply Shop and be a #BetterDude...

The Grove Food Crawl: Simplified...at Burger Pub.

A thick and juicy handcrafted all-beef patty topped with caramelized onions, cheddar cheese, and a secret and proprietary housemade sauce on a soft fresh-baked bun and nothing else. Simple, no fuss, and uncomplicated, and it just doesn't get better than that...

Sometimes, simpler means better. No-frills, just pure flavors and real good food. Burger Pub is one of the many dining establishments at The Grove by Rockwell, and if you're craving for a serious burger, this is the place...

The Grove Food Crawl: First Stop at Pi Breakfast & Pies

Six restaurants and a barber shop, all in one day. It's an epic food crawl at The Grove...

With so many dining establishments and amenities conveniently clustered in a thoughtfully-designed community development, embarking on a leisurely food crawl at The Grove by Rockwell offers local diners yet another flavorful adventure this side of the metro. And there's nothing like starting the day, and the food crawl, right. First stop, a mid-morning brunch at Pie Breakfast & Pies...

Authenticity and Tradition: Taste Japan at Inagiku

A rich culinary tradition and heritage continues to thrive at one of the metro's premier Japanese establishments with authentic Japanese dishes mastered for over 150 years...

Established way back in 1866, Inagiku has become one of Japan's culinary instititutions, serving traditional Japanese dishes with the finest seasonal ingredients. And now you can experience and savor 150 years of culinary artistry and exceptional Japanese cuisine...at Makati Shangri-La, Manila. 

Bringing Home Real Farm Freshness...with Holly's Chocolate Milk, Yoghurt, and Kesong Puti.

Got milk? And some yoghurt and kesong puti too...

Bringing home real farm freshness is easy...with Holly's 100% Premium Farm Fresh Milk. Chocolate, yoghurt, and kesong puti, each made with the freshest milk from the finest Holstein-Sahiwal milking cows for pure, rich, and clean farm fresh flavors in handy and convenient PET bottles and vacuum-sealed packs. Read on and bring home some real farm freshness...

A Taste of Authentic Mookata Style Dining at Siam Thai BBQ & Sports Bar

Fresh meat, seafood and vegetables grilled right on your table with a light and steaming broth simmering at the sides of the special dome grill. Savor the vibrant flavors of Thailand's rich culinary heritage with authentic Mookata-style dining...

Siam Thai BBQ & Sports Bar brings the traditional and authentic Thai Mookata-style dining experience to the metro, giving diners a whole new and refreshing way to rediscover Thai cuisine. The first in Manila, Siam Thai BBQ & Sports Bar is another flavorful destination in the bustling food scene of Kapitolyo. Read on and take a tasty peek at some of Siam Thai BBQ & Sports Bar's signature dishes...

Afternoon Tea High Up at the Marco Polo Ortigas Manila's Connect Lounge

A soothing cup of tea, indulgent pastries and cakes, and a customized set of savory sandwiches, all enjoyed high up on the 24th floor of the Marco Polo Ortigas Manila's Connect Lounge, afternoon tea takes on a casual and modern spin...

The comforting and elegant interiors of the Connect Lounge, one of Marco Polo Ortigas Manila's signature outlets, becomes the stage for a new afternoon tea experience. Traditional afternoon tea is reinterpreted with a contemporary yet cozy vibe, with Connect Lounge's open kitchen concept in the bar counter where guests can select and customize their savory treats to pair with their tea. It's high tea high up on the 24th floor...at the Connect Lounge.