Meatless Fridays: The Louisiana Shrimp Pizza at Shakey's

This season of Lent, getting by meatless Fridays and Lenten weekends opens up a whole lot of possibilities with everyday favorites. There are meatless options. And it's all there, all you need to do is look deeper and come hungry with an open mind...

Meatless Fridays, the blog's new series on meat alternatives, kicks off just in time for Lent with a tasty find from everyone's favorite pizza, Shakey's, and their inventive Louisiana Shrimp. Part of their Seafood Medley line of meatless pizza, you don't have to skip your go-to pizza favorites during Lent...

Steamed or Fried? Mantho, Betso-Betso, Cheng Pao and More by Ya Chou Foods

Enjoying authentic Taiwanese delicacies at home was never this easy...
 

Conveniently packed and ready for the fryer, steamer, toaster or microwave oven, Ya Chou Foods takes the fuss and lengthy preparation out of the equation so you can enjoy your favorite delicacies in minutes. Convenience, quality and value for money, Ya Chou Foods makes preparing an authentic Asian-style feast at home fast and easy.

Layered Indulgence: Napoleones by Gurbies Pastries

Intricately layered flaky and puffy pastry filled with creamy custard and topped with rich vanilla glaze, the classic local mille-feuille dessert is simply hard to resist. And when you get a box of Napoleones from Gurbies Pastries, that box is gone in seconds...

Gurbies Pastries offers their own version of this indulgent layered dessert with their Napoleones, draped in decadent custard cream and topped with a sinful vanilla glaze. And yes, one box of six just isn't enough...

Gotta Have My Goto Tendon...

 The social media chatter, it seems, is very real. You just gotta have your Goto Tendon...

From goto, pares and silog, Goto Tendon takes comfortingly familiar local staples back to the culinary mainstream. Made from a cherished family heirloom recipe using imported US beef and tendon, Goto Tendon transforms the local rice porridge or congee with a beefy spin. You just gotta have the Goto Tendon...at Goto Tendon.

Triple Treat: Three-In-One at Glorietta 3 with Pepi Cubano, Paper Moon Cake Boutique & Cafe and Yogorino

A Cuban sandwich or sumptuous meal in a bowl, indulgent layered dessert creations and a tempting gelato, all in one area. Sounds like a plan?  It sure does. And all it takes are just a few steps along the same aisle at Glorietta 3... 

All your favorites neatly lined up in one place, that guarantees a hearty meal in the mall. When you have Pepi Cubano, Paper Moon Cake Boutique & Cafe of Tokyo and Yogorino, you can have it all and then some at Glorietta 3 for a mini food crawl in just a few steps...

Denny's Hot Number: The Spicy Sriracha Burger

 It may be summer, but sometimes, you don't mind just a little more heat...

When you want a juicy and savory burger topped with bacon and just a hint of soothing heat, make a tasty stop at Denny's. You'll find more than just pancakes and waffles here at Denny's. You'll find the Spicy Sriracha Burger here too...

#GoutdeFrancePH: A Taste of Good France at The Manila Hotel's Champagne Room

Good food, according to August Escoffier, is the foundation of genuine happiness. And people who love to eat are always the best people. Just ask Julia Child. And when you think of elegant cuisine, the rich culinary heritage of France always comes top of mind. Last March 21, the world came together once more to celebrate the storied richness of French cuisine with Gout de France...

The global culinary event, Gout de France, celebrated its fifth edition last March 21 with some of the country's finest chefs and restaurants creating their own French-inspired menu. The Grand Dame by the bay, The Manila Hotel, weaves its own flavorful layer to the celebration with its Good France Menu at the Champagne Room... 

Conversations Over Coffee by Nespresso...

When you bring together the top restaurateurs behind some of the most successful restaurant brands in the country, good things are bound to happen...

The sharing of best practices gained from real experiences and relevant discussions on issues faced by the local food and beverage industry based on key insights are just some of the things you can expect when you gather the best and brightest. And the conversations are always better with coffee. Nespresso Philippines recently hosted Conversations Over Coffee at Discovery Primea's Flame featuring the movers and shakers of the local culinary scene in a one-of-a-kind afternoon of learning and good vibes. It's often said that deep conversations are priceless, and good conversations are as stimulating as a good cup of coffee. You have both, and a whole lot more, with Conversations Over Coffee by Nespresso...

#GoGreenGoGrand: Grand Hyatt Manila Goes Green in Grand Style

Going green has never been this grand. Then again, you just don't expect anything less from Grand Hyatt Manila...

Grand Hyatt Manila goes green with the introduction of flavorful and mouthwatering plant-based dishes allowing guests to have a say in their health and wellness, environmental impact and sustainability efforts. It's a timely advocacy, with the effects of global warming and the current water crisis a sign of the times. But going green or opting for healthier plant-based options doesn't have to be bland or boring. At the launch of Grand Hyatt Manila's Green Monday initiative, savory plant-based dishes were served in a sneak preview of refreshingly flavorful creations that's not only good for the environment, but good for you too. Go green, and go grand...at Grand Hyatt Manila.

The Poke Bowls Are Back At Holiday Inn & Suites' Flavors Restaurant...

It's back. And just in time for meatless Fridays and the Lenten season too...

Flavors Restaurant, Holiday Inn & Suites Makati's all-day buffet dining restaurant, brings back its popular Poke Bowls for all weekends of Lent starting March 15, 2019 to April 21 as part of their extensive buffet spread. Meatless Fridays? No worries. Have a sumptuous Poke Bowl instead...(for more on the previous Poke Bowl offering at Flavors Restaurant, see my earlier post, Poke Bowl Days at Holiday Inn & Suites Makati from last year).

The British Are Coming...The British Invasion at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila

The Union Jack is unfurled, and the British are coming at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila...

The bold colors of the Union Jack dominate the elegant interiors of Marco Polo Ortigas Manila with The British Invasion, a British Food Festival at Cucina, Cafe Pronto, The Connect Lounge and Vu's Sky Bar and Lounge. From fish and chips to shepherd's pie, mushy peas and custard tarts, experience some of Britain's best bites and brews with The British Invasion at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila all the way until March 24...

Five in Ten: A Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Affair at The Peninsula Manila

It was an evening that dazzled, entertained and inspired like no other. And why not. When a prestigious hotel group bags the coveted Forbes Travel Guide Five Star rating in all ten worldwide properties, that's a remarkable feat that deserves a grand celebration... 

The Peninsula Hotels earns the acclaimed distinction of the Forbes Travel Guide Five Star awards category across all ten Peninsula properties around the world for an unprecedented sweep. It's a rare distinction, in fact, it's the first in Forbes Travel Guide's enduring 61-year history. The Forbes Travel Guide, a global authority on luxury travel and lifestyle, bestowed its prestigious five-star rating on The Peninsula Hotels in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo, New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, Paris, Bangkok and Manila. That's a perfect ten. Not only is this another hashtag worthy achievement for #PenMoments, it's a resounding validation in The Peninsula's history of service excellence...

Indulgent Collaborations: Mister Donut + Auro Chocolate = Pure Chocolate Donut Indulgence

What happens when you take the Choco Cake Supreme Donuts of Mister Donut and drape it in one of the country's finest premium chocolate from Auro Chocolate? Pure chocolate donut indulgence...

Mister Donut and Auro Chocolate come together in an indulgent collaboration with the new Premium Cacao Bits Donuts, a decadent creation guaranteed to please even the most hardcore chocoholic. Imagine, pure cacao richness on your favorite donut...it's just too good to be true.

Flavors of Boracay: Eat Good, Feel Good at Nonie's

Feeling good is often associated with a healthy lifestyle and a positive attitude, but there are certain dishes that have the same effect. Ready to eat good and feel good? 

When in Boracay, there's one name that remains top-of-mind for healthy options, and that's Nonie's. And with the timely and recent re-opening of the island paradise, eating good and feeling good is back at Boracay...

Flavors of Boracay: Nostalgic Bakery Treats From Boracay's MarTinapay

Pan de Coco, Hopia Sibuyas and Banana Muffins, tasty neighborhood bakery treats that bring back fond memories of countless carefree summers...

...and you'll find it all here, and more, at Boracay's popular MarTinapay. It's one more layer to the emerging culinary landscape in one of the world's best beaches. And one more reason to go back to Boracay and start the summer season right.

Flavors of Boracay: A Gin and Tonic and a Sunset at Movenpick Resort & Spa Boracay

What's your cocktail of choice for a magnificent sunset by the beach?

A classic Old-Fashioned or simply an ice-cold beer, everyone has their own choice of libation to enjoy the sunset. At the Sol Marina Beach Club of the elegant Movenpick Resort & Spa Boracay, I'll go for a refreshing Gin & Tonic and rest my trusty Old-Fashioned for the moment...

Flavors of Boracay: Completing The Boracay Experience with Sumptuous Cuisine at White House Beach Resort

Boracay finally reopens, and a sumptuous feast awaits at White House Beach Resort...

Boracay's iconic White House Beach Resort welcomes summer with a mouthwatering array of fresh and bold flavors to complement the vibrant turquoise waters, pristine white sands and brilliant blue skies in one of the world's most beautiful beaches. It's finally open and summer's here, bring some sunscreen and come hungry...

Ramen, Soba and Udon Noodle Perfection at Moshi Koshi Noodle Boss

It may be a fleeting moment, just mere minutes, but it's that tiny window that lets you savor fresh made noodles with that perfect texture at its flavorful peak. It's all about that state of noodle perfection, called koshi. The Koshi Clock is ticking, so just slurp away...

Ramen. Soba. Udon. Authentic Japanese noodles freshly-made everyday at Moshi Koshi Noodle Boss. It's what you can expect from the Noodle Boss, nothing less. And that's what sets them apart since it opened back in 2011. Freshness, quality and value for money, these are serious noodles without the hefty price tag. And you'll find it all here at Moshi Koshi Noodle Boss...

#TaliasSpinachDip: Double-Dippin' with Talia's Spinach Dip

Don't double-dip. Ever. But if you do, we'll understand if it's Talia's Spinach Dip from Julia's Kitchen...

...and we'll just have to slap your hand later. It's that good. And it's even good for you too. Healthy food, after all, doesn't have to be bland. Or boring. So please pass the crackers already and open up another jar of Talia's Spinach Dip, it's time to do some serious double-dippin.