Quick Bites: Last Call for Ramen Nagi's Tokyo Sukiyaki King...

Ever wished for tender strips of savory beef on your ramen? Well, the ramen gods have heard you...

Ramen or Sukiyaki? Now you can have both with the Limited Edition Tokyo Sukiyaki King from Ramen Nagi for an exciting and new ramen experience.

Bucky's, Le Chon by Happy Ongpauco-Tiu and Bun Appetit: By The Numbers with Stalls 1, 4 and 11 at The Grid Food Market in Power Plant Mall

Fried Chicken and Twister Fries, Le Chon Porchetta and Le Chon Gourmet Manok, Lobster Rolls and Shrimp Avocado Toast. That's just a few more reasons to visit The Grid Food Market at Power Plant Mall...

The third in a series of posts, the best-selling specialties from Bucky's, Le Chon by Happy Ongpauco-Tiu and Bun Appetit offer even more tempting options at The Grid Food Market in Power Plant Mall (for more on The Grid Food Market, see my earlier posts, Gochu-Gang, Beefier and Babu: By The Numbers with Stalls 5, 6 and 7 at The Grid Food Market in Power Plant Mall and After Five: Wine, Tapas and Desserts at The Grid Food Market in Power Plant Mall).

Good food, company and lifestyle converge in one place for a unique dining experience at The Grid Food Market. More than just another food hall, The Grid Food Market raises the bar with its impressive offerings. Once again, here's The Grid Food Market by the numbers this time with Stalls 1, 4 and 11 at Bucky's, Le Chon by Happy Ongpauco-Tiu and Bun Appetit... 

#MimisFriedChickenMadeButter: Summer Forever on This Side of Town with New Cocktails and the Exciting New Truffle Honey Butter Chicken at Mimi & Bros...

Just how do you make a perfectly crisp and juicy classic fried chicken even better? It's better with butter. Make that Truffle Honey Butter. Pair that with some soothing cocktails and you'll soon find out why it's always summer forever this side of town...

Mimi & Bros is known for quite a number of things. Great comfort food, refreshing cocktails and that crisp and juicy fried chicken. But the guys at Mimi & Bros didn't stop there. They're doing some amazing things with their fried chicken. You just gotta have more of that new Truffle Honey Butter Chicken at Mimi & Bros for a refreshingly new spin on a classic. Think of it as fried chicken made better, or in this case, made butter.  So gather the bros and head on down to Mimi & Bros...

Masterfully Roasted: The Coffee Culture and Gourmet Farms

No conversations on the origins of the current coffee culture is complete without mentioning Gourmet Farms. It's a story that's woven tightly leading to the surge in popularity of coffee beginning as far back as the seventies. This is the story of Gourmet Farms...

The fragrant aroma of roasted coffee fills the air with its aromatic scent, it's just another day at Gourmet Farms (for more on Gourmet Farms, see my earlier post, Freshest. Finest. First. A Day at Gourmet Farms...). The enduring brand began as coffee traders and to this day, coffee remains their core product. Gourmet Farms showcased the world's best as well as the finest local coffee, planting the seeds for the now popular "bean-to-cup" concept with their range of premium coffee products. Gourmet Farms provided easy and convenient access to gourmet coffee, sparking the beginning of a long-running coffee revolution. Here's their story, enjoy it with a freshly brewed cup of coffee...

Freshest. Finest. First. A Day at Gourmet Farms...

Long before organic, farm-to-table and bean-to-cup became part of the mainstream, a pioneering farm in Silang planted the seeds for the now popular culinary movement...

Since the early eighties, Gourmet Farms introduced the novel organic, bean-to-cup and farm-to-table concepts to a local market hungry for new and unique dining experiences. The emerging popularity for food provenance or knowing where your food comes from and how it's produced, reflected a growing desire to return to nature. And it all began here at Gourmet Farms. What started as a roadside diner along General Aguinaldo Highway in Silang has now grown into one of the country's premier producers of gourmet local coffee, organically grown green produce, fresh herbs, indigenous herbal teas and a variety of salad dressings, sauces and dips. Read on for a peek at my day in Gourmet Farms...  

Your Breakfast. At Your Local...

The blur of the late-morning rush always requires a stiff caffeine fix for that much needed dose of clarity. And a hearty breakfast completes your late morning start. Find both at Your Local...

Known for their distinctive Asian Fusion inspired cuisine, Your Local weaves its signature spin on favorite breakfast staples that's guaranteed to give you all the reasons you need to start your day at one of the metro's most innovative and enduring dining concepts. At an exclusive preview, Your Local showcased some of their new breakfast offerings including inventive beverages for that late morning start. Read on for a sneak peek at Your Local's new breakfast menu, available starting November 8... 

The Grand Holiday Season Begins...at Grand Hyatt Manila.

Once the "ber" months arrive, you know the holidays are just around the corner...

And that means fruit cakes. Grand Hyatt Manila kicks off the holiday season with "Something Sparkling, Something Grand" for all its guests this Christmas beginning with the traditional cake-mixing ceremony last September 14, 2019 at The Apartment. This year, guests at the Grand Hyatt Manila can look forward to whimsical Gingerbread Houses, Christmas Cookies, Chocolate Santas and lavish Christmas Hampers loaded with indulgent treats in that signature grand style that can only come from Grand Hyatt Manila. And yes, you can have the traditional Christmas Fruit Cakes too...

Prost! Cheers to Endless Rounds of Good Vibes, It's Oktoberfest at Brotzeit!

It's October and that can only mean one thing. Roll out the barrels and raise up your glass, it's Oktoberfest at Brotzeit...

Paulaner, sausages and pretzels, just some of the essentials for Oktoberfest. Add some genuine good vibes to the mix and you've got a real party. Brotzeit, the metro's finest authentic German bier bar kicks off the Oktoberfest celebrations with exciting and savory offerings for endless rounds of good vibes. Here's Oktoberfest, the Brotzeit way (for more on Brotzeit, see my previous posts, Breadtime Sandwiches at Brotzeit with Helmut, Dirk, Angela, Hasselhoff, Beethoven, Von Trapp and Reuben on their new sandwich offerings and Lass uns Essen! The New Lunch Specials at Brotzeit on their lunch menu)...

Tasty Finds at The Gourmand Market by Nawwty's Kitchen Preview

One of the country's long-running and much-awaited culinary events returns this September with five new merchants joining the weekend market. Think of it as your first five for more tasty options at The Gourmand Market by Nawwty's Kitchen...

The Gourmand Market by Nawwty's Kitchen tempts the metro's palates once more from September 20 to 22, Friday to Saturday, at C1 Park, Bonifacio High Street Central in BGC. You can expect your favorites to return at The Gourmand Market by Nawwty's Kitchen, and discover new and tasty finds too...

UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, The Gourmand Market by Nawwty's Kitchen has been rescheduled to October 4 to 6, 2019. Please be advised. 

A Decade of Filipino Hospitality: Joy-Nostalg Manila Turns Ten

The elegant champagne lady in her exquisite terno welcomes guests with perfectly chilled glasses of bubbly at The Nostalgia Dining Lounge...that's the way to celebrate ten years of Filipino hospitality.

Joy Nostalg Hotel & Suites Manila celebrates a decade of Filipino hospitality in an intimate gathering of guests, partners and friends at the luxurious Nostalgia Dining Lounge last September 9, 2019. How time truly flies, it was September 9, 2009 when the hotel first opened its doors offering comfort and luxury with expansive fully-furnished suites to short-term stays and long-staying guests. In September, 2017, the property rebranded to Joy-Nostalg Hotel & Suites Manila partnering with multinational hospitality management group AccorHotels. Through the years, the hotel shared their own take on Filipino hospitality endearing them to countless loyal guests. That evening, the hotel celebrated it's colorful journey with good food, endless rounds of free-flowing drinks, live entertainment and a whole lot of good vibes...

Makati's Poblacion, In Chocolate: At The Auro Chocolate Bar Crawl...

It's Poblacion like you've never experienced before, infused with the deep, rich, indulgent and nutty notes of chocolate for yet another colorful and flavorful facet of the popular neighborhood...

One of the country's finest award-winning and proudly Filipino bean-to-bar chocolate brands hits the streets of Poblacion in a curated bar crawl like no other. Auro Chocolate lets you experience Makati's famed Poblacion neighborhood with the Auro Chocolate Bar Crawl, an innovative and unique dining experience in collaboration with five of the neighborhood's best bars and restaurants. Ready for a walk in Poblacion, this time with the indulgent notes of chocolate? Read on...

Perfect TEN: Say Konnichiwa to the all-new Tenya TEN Card

Indulge in your favorite classic tendon and get another. Plus, enjoy discounts and earn points too. All you need is one card...

Tenya introduces its Ten Card to reward loyal customers and their love for the tempura sets offering exclusive benefits so you can enjoy even more with every visit. Just think of it. Buy one take one on your favorite classic tendon, earn points and discounts any day of the week, the TEN Card of Tenya scores a perfect ten in my book... 

Here's What's Hot: A Sumptuous Hot Pot Feast at Choi Hot Pot...

A steaming hot broth flavored with a variety of premium ingredients, simmering right before you on your table. It's time for some hot pot...

Craving for hot pot? Head on over to Choi Hot Pot in Greenhills. Choi Hot Pot is the newest dining concept offering Hong Kong style hot pot from the group behind the popular Choi Garden in Greenhills, Makati, BGC and Clark. The new dining concept capitalizes on the popularity of hot pot, or shabu-shabu using fresh and premium ingredients flown in daily from Hong Kong. And for BDO Mastercard users, a special treat awaits... 

#MoreThanMilkTea: The Buzz on Brown Sugar Boba Continues at Xing Fu Tang

A new brand makes its entry to the local market, riding high on the country's obsession with boba milk tea. It's a trend that isn't slowing down any time soon. From Taiwan straight to Manila, meet Xing Fu Tang...

Literally translated to "hall of happiness," Xing Fu Tang is exactly that when it comes to brown sugar boba with their extensive and varied selections. Founded in Taiwan, Xing Fu Tang is the latest player to the metro's emerging and competitive boba market with their wide array of refreshing variants. Read on for more on the latest buzz on boba...

20/20: Beard Papa's Celebrates 20 Years of Cream Puff Indulgence with a Special 20% Discount for the New Langue de Chat Puff

That soft, freshly baked double-layered puff-choux pastry filled with silky smooth and indulgent whipped and vanilla custard cream...that's the word's best cream puff from Beard Papa's, now celebrating 20 years of decadent indulgence.

Japan's much-loved cream puffs from Beard Papa's is all set to tempt your palate once more as it celebrates its 20th year in the industry with an equally tempting offer. Beard Papa's Philippines is extending the celebration to its valued customers by offering its Limited Langue de Chat Puff with a 20% Discount until September 30, 2019. Now that's reason enough to celebrate with a half-dozen cream puffs or more from Beard Papa's...

Fired Up for All-Out Teppanyaki: Teppanya Celebrates its 5th Anniversary with the Insane Unlimited Madness Promotion

Everything on the menu, as much as you want. Teppanya celebrates five years of teppanyaki madness with an insane eat-all-you-can teppanyaki offer...

In celebration of its 5th Anniversary, Teppanya presents their Unlimited Madness promotion starting August to September at their new SM North Edsa North Towers branch for only P 988+ (Lunch) and P 1,188+ (Dinner and Holidays). From premium Angus beef, pork and succulent Hokkaido seafood grilled right before you at the teppanyaki grill to makimono, sushi and sashimi and everything in between (that's everything on the menu), Teppanya goes all-out with the Unlimited Madness offer for an epic teppan feast (for more on Teppanya at SM North Edsa's new North Towers, see my earlier post, Fire and Flavor: Setting The Stage for a Culinary Performance at Teppanya). Read on and find out more... 

Say Cheese. And Wine. And Raclette. It's Wine & Cheese Night at Old Swiss Inn...

Wine, cheese and raclette. That's the way to end the week. At Old Swiss Inn...

Since 1946, Old Swiss Inn has been a favorite among locals with their signature fondues and other Swiss classics. This culinary tradition is celebrated in a one-night only Wine & Cheese Night for Old Swiss Inn's countless loyal diners and to commemorate Swiss National Month (for more on Old Swiss Inn, see my previous post, First Taste: Old Swiss Inn's New Scamorza Fondue). Read on for a peek at another memorable evening at Old Swiss Inn...