How Do You Like Your Steak? Right Now. At Ikinari Steak in SM Mall of Asia Square...

When you have that craving for a thick and juicy steak on your precious lunch break, you'll need a better option than the formal and usual soup, salad and steak ritual that will require more than an hour. When you want your steak without the fuss or frills well within your precious lunch break, there's just one name that stands out...

Loosely translated to "sudden steak," Ikinari Steak lands in Manila with its first branch in Southeast Asia straight from Japan. The unique Japanese concept is built around the idea of serving the best quality steak as quickly as possible at a reasonable price, and Ikinari Steak nails it with its sumptuous steak offerings at SM Mall of Asia Square. From Ribeye, Tenderloin, Striploin, Assorted Cuts, Ikinari Hamburg Steak and their specialty Wild Steak fresh off the fiery grill, Ikinari Steak has just what you need for a sumptuous and satisfying steak fix. Ready for your steak? Then, read on...

Man on a Mission: Chef Chele Gonzalez Opens Deli by Chele at The Podium

One man's culinary vision takes shape with the opening of a flagship store for another unique and successful concept. Take a bite of probably the country's best NY Style Brisket Pastrami upgraded to a massive XL variant and the new Cochinillo Hero and more at Deli by Chele...

Chef Chele Gonzalez brings the #DeliByCheleExperience to Ortigas with the recent opening of the flagship Deli by Chele store at The Podium. The impressive and elegant new space becomes yet another grand stage showcasing Chef Chele's culinary creations, highlighted by the savory NY Style Brisket Pastrami alongside other curated deli offerings. Read on and step inside for a virtual peek at one of the metro's hottest dining destinations... 

Hanako Caps the Year on a High Note with Holiday Platters and a New Branch at Greenhills Promenade

Accessible and authentic Japanese cuisine that's affordable and easy on the pocket, Hanako's concept of quality and value continues to bloom with their latest offering of sumptuous Holiday Platters. And a new branch adding to its network of locations around the metro...

With branches up north and down south, Hanako finally makes the move to bolster its presence at the heart of the metro with its newest branch at Greenhills Promenade. Now with seven branches including Better Living, Moonwalk, SM Center Pasig, Robinsons Townville Regalado, The Rock Quezon City and Estancia Mall, the new Greenhills location adds to a growing network of restaurants in an aggressive expansion program to cap another year on a high note. True to its name, Hanako continues to bloom driven by its hearty take on Japanese cuisine like sushi, tempura, donburi and gyoza without busting your wallet.

Indulgent Perfection: The Nama Doughnuts by Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory

 Pillow soft with a luscious silky smooth filling, could this be the most indulgent and perfect doughnut? 

That uniquely Japanese culture of uncompromising perfection is lavishly showcased in the latest culinary offering from Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory. One bite of the new Nama Doughnuts with its decadent Mascarpone and custard filling is enough to remind you that the Japanese culture of perfection is an enduring tradition that's alive and well in this new normal. It's no surprise that the soft and delicate yet indulgent Nama Doughnuts are creating quite the buzz back in Japan as one of the year's exciting food trends. And Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory brings it to Manila. Ready for a #NAMAzing day? Read on and take a peek at what could be the perfect doughnut...

A Hidden Gem at Carlitos Seasig Seafood Paluto and CochiPinoy

Drive by just a bit too fast and you might miss it. And that's a pity. You just passed up on some of the freshest and tastiest seafood dishes right here in the metro...

Like many of the metro's hidden culinary gems, you'll find some of the most sumptuous dishes in the most unexpected places. One of those secret finds is Carlitos Seasig Seafood Paluto, a low-key hole-in-the-wall establishment that dishes out some pretty impressive seafood specialties. Care to take a peek? Then, read on...

Start Your #EverydayToTheMax with the Max's Breakfast Buffet

A sumptuous breakfast buffet with all-time Filipino favorites and an egg station, is there any better way to start your day? Live #EverydayToTheMax with the Breakfast Buffet at Max's Restaurant... 

The House that Fried Chicken Built is all set to jumpstart your day with a lavish new menu. The iconic and enduring restaurant chain, Max's Restaurant, kicks off your day with a hearty and satisfying Filipino breakfast offering a wide selection of tasty options in an all-you-can-eat buffet dining format. There's just no better way to begin your day, and Max's Restaurant sets you on the right track with its newest offer. Enjoy that perfect start to your #EverydayToTheMax with the Max's Breakfast Buffet beginning December 14 onward at selected branches. Hungry? Read on for the full lowdown on Max's Breakfast Buffet... 

Flavors of Boracay: Ice It at Ice Flakes Boracay

Light and delicate like snow, silky smooth and indulgent, these frozen creations are the newest rage on the island. Our last day in the island paradise of Boracay ends on sweet note with a stop at Ice Flakes Boracay...

Chef Jen Rose Smith of CNN recently declared shaved iced creations as one of the Top 50 desserts for the year, and one name on the island just reaffirms this. Ice Flakes Boracay is the newest entry in the island's re-emerging culinary landscape with its indulgent shaved ice creations. Curious? Read on for a closer look and virtual taste of this icy phenomenon sweeping the island...

Flavors of Boracay: Let's Do Brunch at Love Shack Bistro & Cafe

Our last day on the island began with a sumptuous brunch in one of Angol's secret hideaways. Salpicao, salmon and salad paired with refreshing brews and beverages, it's one last taste of the island before the flight home at Love Shack Bistro & Café...

Established only this year, Love Shack Bistro & Café is one of the island's newest dining destinations with its laid-back and casual vibe. Just a few steps from the beach, the garden-like setting of the hidden spot offers a hearty selection of breakfast dishes paired with refreshing beverages including creative coffee concoctions. Come on in from the beach, and have a cup at Love Shack Bistro & Café...

Flavors of Boracay: One for the Road at Mojitoya by Fallen Angel

 A night cap in true Boracay style deserves one of the best mojitos on the island...

There's nothing like a sweet, tart and refreshing mojito to get into the island groove, and you'll find just what you need at Mojitoya by Fallen Angel. Raise a toast, and another, with some cool libations over at Station 2 and go with the flow...

Flavors of Boracay: Eat. Drink. Repeat. At Jujumburi.

For many, Korean food automatically involves unlimited samgyupsal proving to be one of the more popular and enduring trends of the decade. But if you're willing to go deeper into Korean cuisine without going the all-you-can-eat route, there are still places that offer authenticity in the island of Boracay. That place is Jujumburi...

Roughly translated to mean "eat" and "drink," Jujumburi is one of those hidden culinary gems that takes you back to Korean cuisine that's real, honest and authentic without the promotional hype associated with the usual all-you-can-eat establishments. In fact, Jujumburi is as real as it gets bringing sumptuous flavors for a welcome change from the countless samgyupsal options found literally in every corner. This one's legit. Read on for a peek at one of the island's newest dining destinations...

Flavors of Boracay: Chasing the Sunset at DiniBeach Bar & Restaurant

Everyone has a favorite spot to catch the sunset in the island. One of those spots is DiniBeach Bar & Restaurant in the secluded white sand beaches of Diniwid... 

Magic hour hits the beach as sunset chasers converge on the calm sandy shores of Diniwid for one of the island's spectacular light shows with front row seats at DiniBeach Bar & Restaurant. All you need now is a soothing cocktail with the sunset...

Flavors of Boracay: Reinterpreting Filipino Cuisine with an Inventive and Healthy Twist at Nonie's

A wave of change brought about by the sweeping pandemic forced many of the island's businesses to adapt and pivot to a new normal along with the entry of new establishments making its mark on Boracay's culinary scene. For Patrick and Shria Florencio, change was all part of the vision behind their innovative dining concept...

Changing perceptions on food and healthier dining is no easy task, a challenge boldly taken up by young restaurateurs Patrick and Shria Florencio in the complex weave and culinary diversity of Boracay. Established back in 2017 when the young couple decided to make that leap from the corporate world and pursue their passion for food, Nonie's stands out from the restaurant scene of the island with its fresh and inventive take on healthy Filipino-inspired cuisine. And it's a formula that's worked with the unique dining concept for over five years, through the island's rehab and quarantine experience. Transforming familiar local flavors with a healthy yet flavorful spin is what diners can expect at Nonie's, adding one more colorful layer to the island's culinary landscape. Come inside for a refreshing taste...

Flavors of Boracay: Diving Boracay with Dive Shop Island Staff

It's been a long time since I've gone diving, and man did it feel good to hit the deep once more. On day 2 of our Boracay itinerary, a dive off the beaches of Angol was included. And you can guess who signed up first...

The sights and flavors of the island paradise extends to the depths of the pristine waters off the famed white beaches, and Dive Shop Island Staff takes you there. Offering first-time divers leisurely intro dives, it's one more must-try adventure to complete your list in Boracay. Ready to take the plunge? Then, prepare to dive...

Flavors of Boracay: A Resilient Community Spirit and Breakfast with a View at Villa Caemilla

The island vibe opens up infinite possibilities best appreciated with an early morning walk on the powdery sands of Angol in Boracay. And there's nothing quite like breakfast with a beachfront view to let it all sink in. Day two of our island escape began with a sumptuous breakfast along Angol's picturesque beaches of white sands and calm blue waters at Villa Caemilla... 

Villa Caemilla, the award-winning boutique hotel situated right on the world-famous beaches of Boracay becomes the perfect setting to start your day with a hearty breakfast and killer views. Villa Caemilla is also one more rich layer in the island's colorful tapestry with its inspiring story of resilience and community during the long days of the pandemic. 

Serving All-Day Breakfast showcasing both continental and local flavors, Villa Caemilla has one more item on the breakfast menu, the Longganisa Tonkatsu to surprise your palate with its playfully inventive take on flavors and textures to match the views. Hungry? Read on...

Flavors of Boracay: If It's Monday, Call the Shots at Two Brown Boys

A night cap at one of the island's famed institutions seemed to the right thing to do. After all, it's a Monday night. That means the Crazy Shot Lady is making the rounds at Two Brown Boys...

The enduring institution continues to rock the island scene despite the temporary closures from the rehabilitation of 2018 and the two-year global pandemic that followed in 2020. More than just your typical bar, Two Brown Boys is Boracay's unique and resilient island vibe personified. Now that's reason enough to raise a toast. And there's no better way to celebrate the proper Two Brown Boys way than with an endless round of straight up libations from the Crazy Shot Lady.

Flavors of Boracay: Authenticitiy Meets Cool at Little Taj Indian Street Kitchen

It's pretty rare to find authentic Indian food even in the metro, harder still on an island. One inspired idea sparked during the quarantine changed all that. In Boracay, you can bet on Little Taj Indian Street Kitchen...

When life throws you samosas, eat it. It's a story that began at the height of the pandemic with closures both temporary and permanent sweeping the island paradise of Boracay. For Patrick and Shria Florencio, fresh, new and creative ideas were needed to keep their restaurant business afloat during the most challenging chapters in the island's history. The spark came when the couple drew inspiration from Shria's own family traditions, paving the way for Little Taj Indian Street Kitchen. And why not. No other restaurant offered authentic Indian cuisine on the island. And that's the opening Patrick and Shria needed for their newest concept.

Flavors of Boracay: That Cool Latin Vibe by the Beach at Muchos Latin American Kitchen & Bar

Sun, sand, sea, cocktails and sumptuous Latin cuisine with panoramic views of the island's famed beaches. It just doesn't get better than that...

The story of sumptuous Latin American flavors on the pristine powdery sands of Station 1's White Beach at Zuzuni Boutique Hotel was four years in the making when Patrick and Shria Florencio of Nonie's first fell in love with the property's quaint beachfront café back in 2018. After the closures due to the pandemic, a collaboration for a new restaurant concept was hatched named after Patrick and Shria's grumpy French bulldog Muchachos. Muchos Latin American Kitchen & Bar is one more colorful layer to the complex weave of flavors in the island's evolving culinary landscape, and it's a story that's just beginning...

Flavors of Boracay: #TakeAChans with the Hawker Style Cuisine of Chan's Boracay

The lasting impact of the quarantine experience and the global pandemic continues to transform our daily routine, and this is seen throughout the island paradise of Boracay. For one couple, the pandemic offered a fresh new start while adding yet another flavorful layer to the island's re-emerging culinary scene...

Manila based entrepreneurs and couple Ritchie and Arlyn Chan made a fateful decision one day to escape the pandemic and head off to Boracay with their children back in 2020. Like many of the island's colorful stories, the journey led to an opportunity to offer a unique Asian hawker-inspired cuisine to Boracay's diverse culinary landscape. Ready to #TakeAChans with your little hawker find in the heart of the island? Then step inside Chan's Boracay...

Flavors of Boracay: Touchdown at HUE Hotels & Resorts Boracay

An early morning flight back to the island paradise unraveled new, colorful and inspiring stories that continue to define the character and resilience of Boracay. It's stories that weave a unique and distinct vibe revealing the unseen sense of community, determination and dreams of the people that make up the enduring tapestry of the island...

Three days in Boracay with a curated itinerary showcasing the varied and eclectic diversity of culinary offerings both old and new revealed a new face of the island reflecting renewed optimism as it rises from the post-pandemic experience. Hosted by Patrick and Shria Florencio, the dynamic young couple represents the island's rising batch of inventive restaurateurs sharing their own innovative dining concepts adding to the many colorful layers of flavors to Boracay. The first in a series of thirteen blog posts, this year's edition of Flavors of Boracay takes your palate on a tasty journey of the emerging culinary scene of the famed island. Ready? Then, read on...

NFTs, Crypto and America's Best Burger for 2022. Bored and Hungry Yet? At the Bored & Hungry Pop-Up at The Grid Food Market

Emerging technologies unleash even more potential and opportunities transforming the way we perceive both currency and art in our daily routine. And new tech finds its way to the culinary scene. NFTs, Crypto and America's Best Burger. That's something worth a big tasty bite, don't you think?.

Transformations and continuous evolutions in seemingly diverse fields come together forever changing our lives while penetrating deep into the cultural mainstream. New tech, digital currency, art and the culinary scene weave seamlessly for experiences that would define the next decade at a unique pop-up in The Grid Food Market. Voted America's Best Burger for 2022 by Good Morning America, Bored & Hungry is an innovative NFT-backed restaurant group that's all set to redefine and reinvent the restaurant industry. Bored and hungry yet? Read on for a taste of the Bored OG Burger...