Tea Done Differently with T2 Tea From Leaf Beverages PH

Fancy a spot of tea? Then it's time to discover and experience tea done differently with T2 Tea from Leaf Beverages PH.

For centuries, the art and joy of tea has been an enduring tradition enjoyed by various cultures. This tradition turns over a new leaf, updated with a contemporary spin by one of Australia's leading tea innovators. Leaf Beverages PH brings Australia's pioneering loose leaf tea brand, T2 Tea to the metro along with a new and unique mindset with its tea + teaware = T2 lifestyle proposition. Sourcing the finest ingredients, T2 goes around the world for the best quality tea using whole leaf and the best fruits, herbs and flowers for the brand's special blends. It's a whole new world of tea, enjoyed one loose leaf and sip at a time for a refreshing tea experience. Fancy a spot of tea? Prepare for a tea experience like no other with T2 Tea...

One Dinner. One Menu. Across Thirty Countries. Celebrating the Culinary Legacy of Auguste Escoffier with an Epicure's Dinner by Escoffier Philippines at One World Kitchen

Over 10,000 guests in forty prestigious venues on five continents come together to honor and celebrate one man's culinary legacy in one memorable evening...

On the occasion of the 175th birth anniversary of Auguste Escoffier, epicureans from around the world gathered one evening last October 28 with the same menu prepared by Chefs Nicolas Sale, Michael Roth, Guy Legay, and Eddie Benghanem to celebrate the life and legacy of a true culinary visionary. Escoffier Philippines joined other delegations all over the world with a lavish Epicure's Dinner in cooperation with PYC Foods Corporation, Cafe Fleur, One World Deli, One World Kitchen and Le Cellier Wines for a memorable evening of good food and camaraderie. 

A Taste of Authentic Singaporean-Fujian Cuisine at Putien

Fresh Yellow Croaker from Fujian, the first harvest of seaweed from Wheat Island in Fuqing County, sweet lychees from Putien, fresh clams from the famed mud flats of Hanjiang and hand-pulled Mazu Mee Sua and Heng Hwa Bee Hon from Huang Shi, only the freshest and finest ingredients deliver the original taste of Fujian cuisine. And you'll find it here at Putien...

A Michelin One-Star restaurant in its pioneer Kitchener Road location and Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant for its Causeway Bay outlet in Hong Kong, the renowned Singapore-based chain brings its authentic specialty Fujian cuisine to the metro revealing yet another layer in the rich tapestry of Chinese cuisine. Now with over 50 restaurants in nine cities, Putien offers local diners their Singaporean spin on classic Fujian dishes made with the finest ingredients right here at The Podium. Read on for a tasty peek...

Fresh Advocacy On The Table: Supporting Pangasinan's Local Producers with Lola Pering's Heritage Recipes

Savor the rich flavors and diversity of our culinary heritage with authentic regional delicacies conveniently delivered to your doorstep with just a few quick taps on your mobile device and in turn, support local producers in preserving tradition. It's an advocacy relived every day with the cherished family recipes of Lola Pering's Heritage Recipes...

The massive and sweeping impact of the quarantine experience continues to change and transform our daily routine affecting small local producers. Lola Pering's Heritage Recipes does its share by preserving culinary traditions with their regional offerings using local produce to support local communities. Known for their specialty Boneless Bonoan Tinapang Bangus, Boneless Bangus Belly and Boneless Marinated Bonoan Daing Bangus, popular staples from the Bangus Capital of the country, Lola Pering's Heritage Recipes takes the lead in showcasing the very best of Pangasinan with even more tasty offerings. Read on for a peek at regional delicacies from up north and lend a hand in supporting local producers and communities...

Max's Restaurant Aims for a Bigger Slice of the Pie with the New Buko Pandan and Caramel Pocket Pies by Max's Corner Bakery

The treats keep coming as one of the country's iconic culinary institutions celebrates 76 years of delivering memories...

The iconic institution has been a part of memorable celebrations for over 76 years, bannered by its specialty Fried Chicken. But The House That Fried chicken Built is now more than just chicken, showcasing a wide array of savory and even sweet treats to satisfy any craving. In celebration of its milestone 76th anniversary, Max's Restaurant is offering special discounts and menu additions online at https://delivery.maxschicken.com/ including their newest creations, the Buko Pandan and Caramel Pocket Pies by Max's Corner Bakery (for more on the special anniversary offerings, see my earlier post, Max's Chicken: Delivering Memories For The Last 76 Years). 

It's Back. Japanese Sundays Like No Other at Yakumi Sunday Brunch: The Art of Shun in Solaire Resort

USDA Beef Ribeye, Australian Lamb Chops, oysters, scallops, tempura, yakitori, sushi and sashimi, you name it. The popular Sunday Brunch Buffet at Yakumi is back...

Yakumi, the flagship Japanese restaurant of Solaire Resort, brings back the much loved Sunday Brunch Buffet with Yakumi Sunday Brunch: The Art of Shun and its wide array of premium offerings including prime beef, pork, lamb, seafood and an impressive selection of Japanese dishes by Chef Norimasa Kosaka for a sumptuous dining experience. It's true. It's Japanese Sundays like no other. And it's back, starting October 24 to welcome diners for a lavish Japanese brunch buffet.

Go With The Flow: Bohemian Flair in a Bottle with Free Flow by Monkey Eagle Brewery

Time crawls at a slow pace, and literally takes its sweet time in the long days of quarantine in this new normal. There are some things you just can't control. Sometimes, you just need to go with the flow... 

Tagaytay-based Monkey Eagle Brewery recently introduced their latest creation, Free Flow Bohemian Pilsner adding to its growing portfolio of innovative brews. And just in time too. The new brew is Monkey Eagle Brewery's homage to one of the oldest styles of beer, updated with a contemporary and Bohemian flair. It's just what you need to get through the long days of the new normal... 

Four Masters, One Space: Tonkatsu, Ramen, Yakitori and Tempura at Kiwami Japanese Food Hall

Delicately crisp and juicy Tonkatsu, a hearty and sumptuous bowl of Ramen, fresh of the grill Yakitori and elegantly battered and fried Tempura, these are the staples of all your Japanese cravings. And now, you can find it all in one place... 

The Standard Group brings its popular and enduring brands led by Yabu, Ippudo and now Hachibei and Hannosuke under one roof in a unique Japanese food hall concept, Kiwami Japanese Food Hall. Located at Bonifacio High Street, the innovative and spacious establishment redefines the Japanese dining experience with authenticity and masterful execution based on the Four Masters, One Space concept leveraging all of the group's brands in one seamless experience. Read on and step inside one of the metro's exciting new dining destinations...

Bigger and Better: Brownies Unlimited Celebrates 33 Years with the New Premium Brownie Collection

Brownies Unlimited goes bigger and better as it celebrates thirty-three flavorful years of pure brownie indulgence... 

Brownies Unlimited unveils its new Premium Brownie Collection in celebration of its milestone 33rd Anniversary with a quartet of delectable bars of sinful temptation. Caramel Pecan, Cookies and Cream, Strawberry Sherbet and Ultimate Fudge, the new Premium Brownie Collection is a culmination of a continuing story that began back in 1988 with its first store offering three brownie variants. Since then, Brownies Unlimited has grown to over 40 company-owned stores and an impressive array of offerings from brownies to cookie chips, cupcakes and silvanas and so much more. Read on for a tasty peek at the new Premium Brownie Collection by Brownies Unlimited... 

Sweet Find: Spread Some Lovin' with DG Baby Dulce Gatas From Silay

From Silay down south in Negros to your table, enjoy an indulgent and nostalgic local delicacy delivered to your doorstep...

Flown fresh from Bacolod every week, DG Baby Dulce Gatas brings the sweet notes from the country's famed Sugar Bowl for some serious lovin' to snackin' at home. A local delicacy made from creamy carabao's milk, Dulce Gatas is synonymous with Silay's heritage and local cuisine. And now you can enjoy this much loved treat at home delivered by DG Baby Dulce Gatas. 

Max's Chicken: Delivering Memories For The Last 76 Years

Imagine that. Seventy-six years of flavorful memories from an iconic institution that's been part of the colorful local culinary mainstream and fabric of our lives with every festive celebration and memorable moments. It's an enduring testament to good food and good times...

The House That Fried Chicken Built, Sarap to the Bones. Max's Restaurant celebrates its milestone 76th Anniversary of weaving stories and memories with its comforting cuisine bannered by its specialty Max's Fried Chicken. We all have our own stories to share, from family celebrations to intimate moments captured in a simple yet heart-tugging video (view their special anniversary video here at https://youtu.be/FhDNrmiuPBA). Now you can create even more flavorful stories to share from Max's Restaurant with special discounts and menu additions available for delivery to celebrate 76 years of delivering memories. 

ECQ Eats: A Toast to Oktoberfest in the New Normal at Brotzeit

More than a year into the quarantine experience, the spread of the viral infection finally appears to have slowed a bit due to continuous vaccination roll-outs and stringent implementation of health and safety protocols. There is light at the end of the tunnel as the metro slowly and cautiously opens up once more. But traditional celebrations will change...

The annual Oktoberfest celebration at Brotzeit takes on a festive yet subdued vibe following guidelines to curb the spread of the pandemic. Things may have changed, but the celebration remains just as memorable. A round of fresh Bavarian brews drawn from the tap, good food and limited company, rolling out the barrels for Oktoberfest despite being scaled down for the new normal is still a tradition that can be experienced at Brotzeit. How? Read on for a closer look... 

Drive South and Savor the New Romana Inspired Menu of The Dining Room at Gourmet Farms

As quarantine restrictions are gradually eased, hit the road and experience the rustic Italian Menu of The Dining Room at Gourmet Farms...

The roads to your favorite destinations beckon once again as the economy slowly and cautiously opens up after a prolonged quarantine due to the pandemic. Down south, one of the country's pioneering and premier dining destinations welcomes diners back after more than a year with a sumptuous Romana-inspired menu using the freshest and finest ingredients harvested straight from their farms. Step inside The Dining Room or why not enjoy the outdoors and indulge in a festive Italian feast al fresco surrounded by lush and verdant greens at Gourmet Farms?

ECQ Eats: Comforting Cuisine Delivered by Mando's Wing Shack

Wings, ribs, quesadillas and chimichanga, that's a winning play list of comforting dishes for a satisfying meal at home, don't you think? 

Mando's Wing Shack shares its flavorful take on simple, uncomplicated cuisine drawing inspiration on classic comfort food, Tex-Mex, Mexican and Southwestern notes for a sumptuous feast delivered to your doorstep. Still deciding what to serve at home this weekend? Settle the matter in an instant and hit up Mando's Wing Shack for a fuss-free delivery and value...

Instant Heat: Ramyun Good, Feel Good with Nongshim Gourmet Spicy Shin Ramyun Noodle Soup

 It's time to feel good with some soothing and comforting heat... 

A bowl of noodles always hits the spot, any day or anytime of the week. And when you need some quality Me-Time Moment after a long day of virtual meetings at home, the Ramyun Good, Feel Good experience from Nongshim Shin Ramyun should get you back on track up from the slump in no time. With its flavorful broth, noodles and spice to perk you up, a hearty bowl is all you need to enjoy a whole lot of good vibes.

ECQ Eats: Discover Thousands Of Tasty Offerings Conveniently Delivered to Your Home by FrozenMNL

Think of it as the largest fully-stocked freezer in the metro. And your front page for food discoveries...

When you're running out of ideas in preparing family meals at home for the long days of the new normal, rest easy. FrozenMNL, your virtual online grocery for frozen food discoveries conveniently delivers all your cravings straight to your doorstep with just a few clicks and taps on your mobile device.

Timeless Classics from Homemade Treasures

A culinary treasure in its own right, Homemade Treasures preserves a family's culinary tradition with their line of indulgent offerings...

Tracing the origins of the much-loved ensaimada takes you back to the 17th century in Mallorca but a shared history with Spain as a result of the colonial experience has made the buttery pastry a part of our own rich culinary heritage. Variations of the popular and ubiquitous pastry can be found throughout the country but if you're looking for one of the best, all you need to do is head north of the metro for some of the finest ensaimada at Homemade Treasures. 

From East to West: Chef Tom Hines Brings the World's Finest Ingredients to Your Plate at Kobe Jones

Chef Tom Hines takes your palate to both east and west with the freshest and finest ingredients at his newest dining concept in Makati...

The day's freshest sustainable catch, premium Wagyu mb5 and mb7 Ribeye and handcrafted cocktails combine for a memorable dining experience at Makati's newest dining destination. Located along Valero Street in Makati's Salcedo Village, Kobe Jones takes the best of both east and west in an elegant setting under the helm of noted chef, Tom Hines. Step inside for a elegant and tasty peek at Kobe Jones...

What's New at The Mercato United Kitchen? Have a Tasty Peek...

All nineteen kitchens and counting are fired up for familiar favorites as well as tasty new finds...

The popularity and relevance of the cloud kitchen concept continues to gain momentum in a changing culinary landscape marked by emerging new consumer habits due to the quarantine experience. One cloud kitchen is all fired up serving a variety of sumptuous offerings from a growing base of merchants. A recent visit to The Mercato United Kitchen at Circuit Makati becomes a reunion of sorts for familiar favorites, as well as an opportunity to discover tempting new finds. Here's a quick peek at what's cookin' at The Mercato United Kitchen...

Alamat Filipino GastroPub: Chef Ramon Antonio Spins Flavorful New Stories in Makati's Poblacion

A familiar dive in Makati's Poblacion gets illuminated with a new light for flavorful and memorable stories...

Agimat Filipino GastroPub shines once more in the vibrant neighborhood of Poblacion unveiling a colorful new chapter weaving comforting and familiar Filipino flavors with a contemporary spin. True to its name, new urban folklores and myths expressed in creative dishes will soon add exciting new layers to the eclectic and Bohemian neighborhood. Step inside for a sneak peek of Alamat Filipino GastroPub's new menu... 

ECQ Eats: In a Pinch? Leave It To Pinch.MNL to Deliver a Festive Family Feast to Your Doorstep

Celebrating significant family milestones at home in this new normal can be just as special, if you leave it to Pinch.MNL to deliver a memorable feast straight to your doorstep for a fuss-free experience...

As dining out remains restricted with limited capacity, intimate feasts at home are now the norm rather than exception in a challenging new normal. But that doesn't mean skipping special celebrations. Gather round the table, your lavish feast from Pinch.MNL has arrived...

#GuiltlessGoodness Comes to Robinsons Magnolia with Koomi Natural Drinking Yogurt

Refreshingly healthy, yogurt always comes top-of-mind on the healthy food list. Koomi Natural Drinking Yogurt redefines your #GuiltlessGoodness experience with their indulgent yogurt creations at Robinsons Magnolia...

From yogurt-based beverages to yogurt cakes, Koomi Natural Drinking Yogurt showcases the versatility of the dairy product with a variety of healthy and refreshing options to sip and bite. Now with 42 stores and counting, Koomi Natural Drinking Yogurt is more than ready for the gradual re-opening of the metro with the easing of quarantine restrictions.  

#HealthyMadeHappy: Add A Vibrant Splash of Color to Healthy Dining with Zig Healthy Made Happy

The correlation between healthy food and happiness is no secret. When you choose to be healthy, you choose to be happy. It's as simple as that. The metro's newest dining concept offers its own take on healthy food, made happy... 

Zig Healthy Made Happy makes its mark on the local culinary landscape with the opening of its newest branch in Robinsons Magnolia with more on the way in the pipeline. Zig brings its specialty Salad Bowls and Wraps, Sushi Bowls, Salad Pizza and refreshing beverages as a healthier option to your dining experience for dine-in, take-out or delivery. Ready to inject some happiness to your diet? Then, read on...

ECQ Eats: The Crab Lay, A Sumptuous Feast of Succulent Crabs at The Red Crab Alimango House

As quarantine restrictions gradually ease up in the metro, random yet much anticipated thoughts of what and where to eat pops up. A sumptuous flatlay of succulent crabs comes to mind to settle the matter. And for over twenty-three years, there's been one name that always comes top-of-mind...

Large and plump mud crabs prepared in several creative ways have always been the trademark of the iconic seafood restaurant since 1998. The Red Crab Alimango House at Greenbelt 3, one of its many branches in the metro is once again open to welcome customers with dine-in now allowed on a limited capacity with health and safety protocols in place. That special crab feast you've always loved and dreamed of during the quarantine awaits at The Red Crab Alimango House, served fresh from the kitchen.