Noods After Rounds of Refreshing Libations. At Noodle Alley in Admiral Hotel Manila.

The usual game plan always includes a hearty meal after more than few rounds at the bar. It's a tried and tested formula in any night out. Down at the basement, a few steps from Ruby Wong Godown Bar takes you to Noodle Alley. That's right, endless libations and sumptuous bites in one place. Where? Find the secret entrance and head down the basement...

The irresistible charms of Ruby Wong Godown Bar at Admiral Hotel Manila-M Gallery leads to another round of cocktails at the bar. The alluring spell of the speakeasy down at the basement is strong, and that final one for the road can be potent (for more on Ruby Wong Godown Bar, see my earlier post Say Hello to Ruby Wong. At Ruby Wong Godown Bar in Admiral Hotel Manila-M Gallery) All that libation can make you seriously hungry. A good and hearty meal after a night of cocktails is in order. Down at Noodle Alley in Admiral Hotel Manila-M Gallery...

Say Hello to Ruby Wong. At Ruby Wong Godown Bar in Admiral Hotel Manila-M Gallery

A hidden entrance takes you down the basement to a secret world known only by a few. Welcome to the world of Ruby Wong and be seduced by her captivating and alluring charm...

Admiral Hotel Manila-M Gallery unveils yet another unique and elegant experience in its intricate weave of multi-layered repertoire of offerings with the seductive allure of Ruby Wong Godown Bar. There's an air of mystery and intrigue with just a hint of mischief down the basement of the luxurious 5-Star boutique hotel property, with the very name eliciting a strange curiosity. Read on for a taste of spirited libations and hearty bites, down the basement at Ruby Wong's Godown Bar...

Tea Time by the Bay: Festive Afternoon Tea at El Atrio Lounge in Admiral Hotel Manila-M Gallery

Afternoon tea with an elegant spin set against one of the metro's spectacular backdrops brings an indulgent new light to a timeless afternoon tradition. It's time for tea by the bay at the El Atrio Lounge of Admiral Hotel Manila-M Gallery... 

The mad holiday rush formally begins as the cool December breeze cools the city. The frenetic scramble shifts to high gear as every hour becomes rush hour leading up to the holidays. It's times like these when you need to take it slow. The say afternoon tea is about stopping time, with the elegant setting and indulgent medley of flavors completing the experience for a much needed break. And afternoon tea by the bay sheds new light on this enduring tradition with the decadent Festive Afternoon Tea at El Atrio Lounge in Admiral Hotel Manila M-Gallery. Step inside for a spot of tea and enjoy magic hour by the bay..

Bites, Blends and Good Spirits From Sunrise 'Til Moonlight at Catalogue Manila

Comforting cuisine all day long from tasty nibbles to sumptuous mains, soothing libations from coffee to cocktails and indulgent desserts all in one place. Welcome to Catalogue Manila...

There's nothing more reassuring than knowing you can have your favorite comfort food all day from pasta and pizza to burgers and savory mains. Plus sumptuous brunch fare and desserts. And coffee and cocktails too. If the cuisine sounds all too familiar, that's because Chef Katrina Arce Kuhn-Alcantara of Mesclun, CDP Global Table and Chuck's Deli has her culinary signature stamped on her latest dining concept at Catalogue Manila in 110 Benavidez Street. Step inside for a bite an a tipple...

Fresh: Urban Farmers PH at PassionFest BGC

What happens when two Polish chefs visit the Urban Farmers PH booth in BGC's PassionFest? You get some amazing pesto made from the freshest local ingredients harvested straight from the garden. 

Fresh basil and oregano harvested just a few minutes earlier from the garden, calamansi, extra virgin coconut oil, pili nuts, garlic and salt. That's all you need to create a refreshingly different spin on the classic pesto. And when you have the freshest ingredients, the flavors simply drapes the palate with its clean and all-natural notes. Urban Farmers PH presents infinite and flavorful possibilities with its fresh and bountiful harvest of fresh herbs and vegetables at PassionFest in BGC. And when two noted Polish chefs visit Urban Farmers PH, something truly amazing happens...

All Hail the Emperor: A Royal Feast with the New Emperor Set Menu at Teppanya in SM by the Bay

The finest seafood and prized beef from around the world, served fresh off the teppan grill. Teppanya pulls all the stops for a royal feast on a grand and epic scale. Come hungry for the new Emperor Set Menu at Teppanya...

Teppanya unveils its most lavish menu yet with the new Emperor Set Menu showcasing a premium selection of the finest and freshest seafood and prime beef for the teppan grill. From Hokkaido Scallops to Spanner Crabs and Maine Lobsters to Hokkaido A5 Wagyu Beef, Iberico Secreto and Australian Duck Breast Fillet, Teppanya rolls out the best from around the world for a next level teppanyaki dining experience. 

Sebastian's Ice Cream Highlights Classic and Traditional Filipino Flavors with its New Christmas Collection

Four decadent ice cream flavors, four lavish ice cream cakes and four exciting variants of the new Crispwiches line. Sebastian's Ice Cream goes all-out this Christmas with its indulgent and unique holiday offerings inspired by local and nostalgic flavors. Meet the new Christmas Collection by Sebastian's Ice Cream...

Sebastian's Ice Cream shares its own imaginative interpretation of festive local holiday flavors with its sinfully indulgent Christmas Collection consisting of new ice cream flavors, luscious ice cream cakes and an all-new line of inventive ice cream goodness in the unique and novel form of Crispwiches with silky smooth ice cream in between Queso de Bola crisps. Read on for the full scoop on the latest temptations from Sebastian's Ice Cream's to add to your holiday list...

#PaskongGuevarras: Guevarra's Celebrates the Holiday Season with Festive and Nostalgic New Dishes

The coming holiday season signals the beginning of never-ending feasts with family and friends, and Guevarra's shares its own indulgent spin on comforting Filipino flavors inspired by local culinary traditions. 

This Christmas season, savor the nostalgic flavors of Pinoy-forward cuisine expressed in a wide repertoire of comfortingly familiar and sumptuous dishes curated by Guevarra's. Reimagined with a modern and contemporary take, Guevarra's stays true to cherished traditions with its all-new selections of Filipino dishes for the holidays also available for online orders via their website at https://guevarras.com/. Read on for a flavorful peek at Christmas reinterpreted by the hearty cuisine of Guevarra's...

Chef Patrick Go Spins Local and Asian Flavors at the Your Local Pop-Up in The Balmori Suites

Chef Patrick Go shares a new repertoire of local and Asian inspired flavors for a limited time. Step inside the Your Local pop-up at The Balmori Suites...

Modern, innovative, progressive and inventive, Chef Patrick Go shares his own personal take on comfortingly familiar local and Asian flavors at the Your Local pop-up in The Balmori Suites of Rockwell until November 27. Here's a virtual taste of Your Local at The Balmori Suites pop-up...

The Perfect Ten: Cowrie Grill by The Manila Hotel Marks a Decade of Culinary Excellence at Promenade Greenhills

Long before the arrival of global fine dining restaurant brands, one name set the standard with its exquisite cuisine and impeccable service enriched by the legacy of one of the country's iconic hotel properties. And it continues to fire up the grills for its specialty steaks, seafood, salads and soups in Greenhills Promenade ready for the next decade...

Cowrie Grill by The Manila Hotel celebrates ten years of exceptional culinary experiences at Promenade Greenhills, another milestone in the prestigious property's long and esteemed history. In an age of continuously evolving and changing culinary landscapes where food trends come and go with just a few taps on a mobile device, only a handful of dining establishments have endured the test of time proving once again that elegant and exquisite cuisine with unmatched service never goes out of style. Step inside Cowrie Grill by The Manila Hotel at Promenade Greenhills once more and rediscover elegant fine dining that's always in style...

Rooted in Flavor: The Lasa Supper Club Private Tasting Dinner Preview at La Vie En Rose

Young chef Joaquin Rivilla Carsi Cruz of Lasa Supper Club teases your palate in a pop-up showcasing his inventive take on distinctive global fusion cuisine at one of Poblacion's best kept secrets... 

A memorable and intimate evening of flavorful discoveries led by a rising culinary talent awaits at Poblacion's hidden gem. Chef Joaquin Rivilla Carsi Cruz of Lasa Supper Club presents Rooted in Flavor, a lavish six-course dinner paired with cocktails by Kat's Cocktail Kariton at La Vie En Rose in Makati's Poblacion on November 26 and 27. Weaving rich flavors, masterful culinary techniques and inspired creativity, here's a sneak peek at Rooted in Flavor...

Tindeli Filipino Deli & Cafe by Chef Tatung, A Neighborhood Deli You Can Call Home

Is there anything Chef Tatung can't do? Staying put and standing still isn't one of them. With a roster of successful dining concepts tucked under his belt including Pandan Asian Cafe, Lore Manila and Azadore, master chef and culinary virtuoso Chef Tatung is back with yet another innovative and bold reinterpretation of Filipino flavors...

"Laban lang." No obstacle that can't be hurdled, challenge accepted and full speed ahead. Noted author, TV personality, culinary personality and chef, internet sensation and successful restaurateur Myke "Tatung" Sarthou is back with his latest dining concept showcasing his creative and novel take on classic Filipino flavors at Tindeli Filipino Deli & Cafe at the new Gateway 2 Mall in Araneta City. Come on in for a soothing cup of local coffee or better yet, indulge in some tasty nibbles or savor a hearty meal from the kitchen before taking some pasalubong back home. At Tindeli Filipino Deli & Cafe, feel right at home...

Take it to the Lawn: Al Fresco Dining at the Garden Lawn by Apartment 1B at The Henry Hotel Manila

Dining al fresco? Take it out to the garden lawn. Let Apartment 1B show you how at The Henry Hotel Manila...

As the cool weather sets in with the coming of the holidays, al fresco dining becomes a welcome option for the season of feasting. Apartment 1B recently hosted a lavish grand food tasting event at the lush and verdant garden lawn of The Henry Hotel Manila showcasing a luxurious and sumptuous spread in an elegant outdoor setting. Al fresco dining? Take it to the lawn...

Five Cakes, Five Years: Hilton Manila Celebrates Milestone 5th Anniversary with the Launch of EatDrinkHilton E-Store

Hilton Manila celebrates five remarkable years with a nostalgic and decadent trip down memory lane with its lavish and indulgent cake creations. Have a slice at Hilton Manila's Madison Lounge and Bar or better yet order up the whole cake from their new EatDrinkHilton E-Store...

In celebration of its fifth year anniversary, Hilton Manila launches its new EatDrinkHilton E-Store with its wide array of tempting offers. To mark the milestone anniversary with an even sweeter note, Hilton Manila brings back four of its most decadent cake creations along with its newest edition from Madison Lounge and Bar for a slice of pure indulgence in that signature Hilton style. 

The Exotic and Vibrant Flavors from the Deep South Goes Up North with the Opening of Palm Grill Authentic Southern Mindanaoan Cuisine at the New Gateway 2 Mall in Araneta City

The rich, diverse and colorful tapestry of flavors of our local culinary heritage are elegantly unraveled with the distinct notes of Zambasulta cuisine from the deep south. And no, you don't even have to fly down south. You'll find authentic Southern Mindanaoan dishes right here up north of the metro at Palm Grill in the new Gateway Mall 2 of Araneta City...

Miguel Cabel Moreno shares the flavors of his roots with a lavish array of hearty dishes from Zamboanga, Basilan, Sulu and Taw-Tawi at the newest location of Palm Grill Authentic Southern Mindanaoan Cuisine. Now on its 6th year, the newest branch up north at Gateway 2 Mall in the heart of Araneta City is a testament to Miguel's commitment and vision to preserve his family's culinary traditions showcased in a wide selection of comforting flavors. His goal? To share Southern Mindanaoan cuisine with the world. From Tiyula Itum and Beef Kurma to the classic Specialty Pianggang Manok, Palm Grill Authentic Southern Mindanaoan Cuisine takes you on an epic flavorful journey to the south without leaving the metro. 

Timely Catch: At the Lokal by Cold Storage Seafood Launch in Lore Manila by Chef Tatung

It's a long-known fact that the very best catch of the country's abundant marine resources is allocated for the lucrative export market leaving only second-tier grade products for local consumption. Not anymore. Cold Storage changes the game by providing Filipino consumers easier access to its extensive and fresh selection of locally grown and responsibly caught seafood. And it's about time too...

In yet another bold and innovative move, Cold Storage Seafood transforms the local seafood retail scene with its new premium line of seafood products grown, harvested and sustainably caught locally with Lokal by Cold Storage. That means you can now enjoy top grade export quality seafood straight from the chillers of Cold Storage Seafood at their San Juan and Banawe branches, selected supermarkets nationwide as well as online options via Lazada and Shopee. And no, you no longer have to settle for second best when it comes to quality seafood. It's about time, don't you think?