Lengua, Cochinillo, Callos and Canonigo at the Alba Restaurante Espanol's Daily Lunch and Dinner Buffet

Lengua, cochinillo, callos and canonigo, the delectable quartet of all-time favorites at Alba Restaurante Espanol. And you can have as much as you want and come back for more...

The name Alba is synonymous with authentic Spanish cuisine, an iconic institution loved for generations since the day it opened back in 1952. With its fifth branch now open at Estancia Mall in Capitol Commons, Alba Restaurante Espanol takes you back on a nostalgic culinary journey with their signature dishes of Lengua, Cochinillo, Callos and Canonigo and so much more with their daily Lunch and Dinner Buffet (for more on Alba Restaurante Espanol at Estancia Mall in Capitol Commons, see my post, Reunirse: Alba Restaurante Espanol Opens at Estancia Mall).

Have Wine, Will Travel: Taking It On The Road with 1Wine by Paul Sapin

Memorable summers means travel and exciting road trips. And your 1Rouge, 1Blanc and 1Rose from 1Wine by Paul Sapin is ready for the road...

Taking your libation along on your road trip or travels was never this easy, or cooler. Lightweight, portable and handy, 1Wine by Paul Sapin is ready to go wherever your summer plans take you. And there's nothing more soothing than a refreshing glass of wine for those special moments on the road to take in the summer experience. Take your 1Rouge, 1Blanc and 1Rose from 1Wine with you on your next trip, and consider it a travel essential. That's one for the road with 1Wine...

Marriott Manila's Elegant Man Ho Unveils New Menu

Savory and fork-tender beef, succulent seafood and roasted Peking Duck served with a flaming twist, take a peek at Ma Ho's new menu...

Since it opened in 2016, Marriott Manila's signature Cantonese restaurant, Man Ho, has been known for its refined take on traditional Cantonese cuisine. From delicate dim sum specialties to sumptuous beef, pork and seafood dishes using the finest and freshest ingredients, Man Ho elevates the Cantonese dining experience with its inspired modern interpretation on traditional flavors. Man Ho is ready to tease your palate once again with a selection of new dishes combining tradition with a refreshed and contemporary touch...

Let's Do Noodles and Dumplings at Paradise Dynasty

It happens all the time. When you find yourself at The Podium, there's one name that just pops out when you're craving for noodles and dumplings...

When it comes to noodles and dumplings, you just can't go wrong at Paradise Dynasty (for more on Paradise Dynasty's signature noodles and dumplings, see my previous posts, Noodles and Dumplings...at Paradise Dynasty, Paradise Just Got A Whole Lot Closer: Paradise Dynasty Opens at The Podium, and Noodles and Dumplings...Back at Paradise Dynasty). It's also the perfect time to sneak in a bite before the week of Lent. Let's do noodles and dumplings at Paradise Dynasty...

The Spiceman Cometh: Meet Indian Specialty Chef Radhey Shayam of The Peninsula Manila's Spices

People say enjoying authentic Indian food is like a spiritual experience. The delicate blend of rich and exotic spices, the layering of complex flavors and the bold yet subtle, almost sublime flavorful punch that hits the palate are what you can expect from this unique eastern cuisine. And The Peninsula Manila's Spices unveils even more delicate layers from this fabled culinary heritage with the arrival of their new Indian specialty chef... 

The Peninsula Manila welcomes its new Indian Specialty Chef, Radhey Shayam, to their signature Asian restaurant, Spices. Known for their vibrant Asian cuisine, Spices takes diners on a culinary journey of eastern flavors with its impressive repertoire of Indian, Indonesian, Malaysian, Thai, Vietnamese and Singaporean dishes (for more on Spices at The Peninsula Manila, see my previous posts, Thailand on my Plate: A Thai Cooking Class at The Peninsula Manila's Spices and Spices Under the Stars at The Peninsula Manila). The arrival of Indian Specialty Chef Radhey Shayam completes the colorful tapestry of Asian flavors, and loyal diners can expect authenticity with every dish served at Spices...

Salud! Celebrating the National Day of the Argentine Republic and Malbec World Day

It all began that fateful day on April 17, 1853, when President Domingo Faustino Sarmiento of Argentina made it his personal mission to transform and revitalize Argentina's wine industry. One varietal adapted to Argentina's diverse terroir, Malbec, and decades later prominently positioned Argentina as one of the world's major oenological centers.

On April 17, over 75 cities will celebrate the flagship grape of Argentina on Malbec World Day, a grand affair that brings together wine lovers from around the world in a global tipple. The highly regarded varietal is synonymous with Argentina being the most cultivated variety with well over 43,000 hectares devoted to it, and more in the pipeline. In Manila, the Embassy of the Argentine Republic kicked off the celebrations for Malbec World Day coinciding it with the country's 209th Anniversary with sumptuous food and yes, endless bottles of wine...

Coffee, Egg Tarts, Bo Lo Buns and More at Honolulu HK Cafe, Now Open at SM Aura Premier

People have been lining up for their egg tarts and Bo Lo BBQ Pork Buns back in Hong Kong for over 79 years, and it's now here in Manila...

One of Hong Kong's oldest and iconic traditional tea houses, Honolulu HK Cafe, comes to Bonifacio Global City bringing their signature offerings of specialty tea and coffee beverages along with fresh-baked sweet and savory treats and comforting dishes to SM Aura Premier. From light snacks to hearty main dishes, a bite or a meal at Honolulu HK Cafe takes you back to the traditional tea house with their wide variety of tasty offerings. Come on in for a tasty peek...

Eat-All-You-Can Japanese BBQ at Gyu-Kaku, All-Day, Everyday...

Appetizers, salads, premium meats, grilled appetizers, vegetables, soup, rice and dessert, it's an all-star cast for the ultimate eat-all-you-can Japanese BBQ feast...

Japan's popular BBQ restaurant, Gyu-Kaku, goes all-out with the Eat-All-You-Can offer for a limited time starting March 30, 2019 at Shangri-La East Wing, so come hungry. For only P 799 for adults and P 599 for children (kids under 3 feet eat for free), you can have all the Japanese BBQ you want and then some. Here's what you can expect...

Flavors of Pampanga: Farm-To-Table Dining at Chef Sau del Rosario's 25 Seeds

One of Pampanga's favorite sons returns to his ancestral roots, coming full circle back to where it all began in a culinary journey that continues to unfold new and inspiring culinary adventures...

Chef Sau del Rosario's culinary journey has taken him all over the world, gaining a wealth of experiences from over twenty flavorful years for the love of food, and this time, Chef Sau gives back some of that love to infuse a modern and contemporary spin to the local culinary scene in Pampanga. After a day of endless and non-stop snacking at this year's edition of the Oishi Snacktacular 2019 held at SM City Clark, (more on Oishi's epic snacking spectacle on my previous post, #OishiOWow Moments at the Oishi Snacktacular 2019), a late lunch at 25 Seeds promised to cap an already fun-filled day on a high note. And we were not disappointed...

#OishiOWow Moments at the Oishi Snacktacular 2019

It's an epic spectacle like no other, and it just keeps getting better year after year...

Now on its fifth year, the Oishi Snacktacular 2019 brings lovers of snacks and munchies of all ages together at SM City Clark for a weekend of fun and yes, endless snacking. Where else can you Fish for Chips hauling in nets of Fishda, Kirei and Oishi's newest shrimp snack, Shripon? Or fill up your 2-foot giant pack with as much Oishi snacks in 60 seconds at the Snack Shack? Then, dive in a massive pool of Oishi snacks suspended on wires with the much-awaited Snack Catcher, it's all happening at the Oishi Snacktacular 2019 at SM City Clark this weekend...

Sundown Barbecue Up High at The Roof Pop-Up Bar Events Space of Joy-Nostalg Hotel & Suites Manila

There are times when you just want to escape the metro's busy nightlife scene, wishing you had a special place you can enjoy with a few friends without the usual crowds. At Joy-Nostalg Hotel & Suites Manila, there is one such place 43 floors above the city...

The Roof Pop-Up Bar Events Space is the newest concept from Joy Nostalg Hotel & Suites Manila Managed by Accor Hotels, soon to be on everyone's list of favorite spots for cocktails with a sunset. Ideal for exclusive corporate or social events, the spacious outdoor deck is perfect for al fresco dining and cocktails capped by a majestic sunset. And the outdoor grill offers a tasty repertoire of barbecued meats to complete the experience. Read on for a peek at one of the metro's secret spots...

Reunirse: Alba Restaurante Espanol Opens at Estancia Mall

For most establishments, change is key in staying relevant in an evolving culinary landscape. But for iconic institutions that have endured the test of time, consistency and tradition are what sets them apart from the rest...

That characteristic sticky thickness of the rich sauce in the signature callos, the tender and savory richness of the lengua and pure decadence of the canonigo remain unchanged for over 67 years. Change, it seems, is temporarily put on hold in an institution driven by tradition. And rightly so. Since 1952, Don Anastacio de Alba served rustic Spanish dishes at various restaurants that bears his name. Alba Restaurante Espanol, one of the metro's iconic dining institutions, continues this tradition with hearty and authentic Spanish cuisine prepared in the old-fashioned and old school style just the way it should be. It's a lasting legacy now run by the family's second generation, serving all their popular dishes tediously prepared in the same manner since the day it opened more than half a century ago. These rich flavors can now be experienced once more at their fifth and newest location at Estancia Mall... 

Meatless Fridays: The Mushroom Ramen by Ippudo

The coming season of Lent doesn't have to put your ramen cravings on hold. In fact, Ippudo has something for you for meatless Fridays and Lenten weekends...

...with the new Mushroom Ramen, another innovative ramen creation by Ippudo. Healthy never tasted better, and the new meatless ramen satisfies on all counts. Hungry? Read on...