Friday, July 26, 2024

Curry On: Meet The New Japanese Curry Party Lineup from 7-Eleven

Your favorite neighborhood convenience store brings a party of festive savory flavors with its newest offerings from its popular Chef Creations Collection. Hungry? Then, head on over to 7-Eleven and curry on...


Continuous innovation and convenience remain the key drivers in the success of everyone's favorite neighborhood convenience store as 7-Eleven introduces its newest offering. Imagine a hearty serving of Japanese style curry in beef, chicken and pork variants with steamed white rice. Meet the new Japanese Curry Party Lineup from the Chef Creations Collection of 7-Eleven with a seal of approval from the community-led FB Group Let's Eat Pare. Craving for a peek? Then, read on...

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Luxe at 180 Degrees: The Tagaytay Food and Wine Festival 6-Hands Dinner at 180 by Chef Sau

Three chefs, a lavish dinner with caviar and black truffle, wine and cocktails in one elegant setting. It's Luxe at 180 Degrees down south at 180 by Chef Sau for the Tagaytay Food and Wine Festival...


Sunsets in Tagaytay becomes even more spectacular with creative handcrafted cocktails followed by an elegant dinner at one of the south's newest dining destinations. Chef Sau del Rosario along with Chefs Oliver Buenviaje and John Buenaventura recently hosted a 6-Hands Dinner last July 20 dubbed as Luxe at 180 Degrees at 180 by Chef Sau as part of the Tagaytay Food and Wine Festival. The first ever festival aims to showcase Tagaytay's transformation from a scenic retreat to a gastronomic hotspot anchored by its unique culinary traditions and diverse flavorful offerings in an epic celebration. Read on for a peek at destination dining elegantly reinterpreted at 180 by Chef Sau...

Saturday, July 20, 2024

For the Proper Love of Coffee: From CDO to Manila, H Proper Coffee Roasters Brings World Class Coffee to Ayala Triangle Gardens

The very best coffee always begins with the finest coffee beans, and one man's passion takes you to the heart of the coffee experience with an exquisite selection of coffee beans sourced from the origin and the highest specialty grade quality. Step inside H Proper Coffee Roasters in Ayala Triangle Gardens...


Harley Keith Yu is passionate about coffee, and everything served at H Proper Coffee Roasters has made the cut to earn the label from Mr. H. At H Proper Coffee Roasters, what you get is an impressive selection made with the finest single origin coffee beans from Colombia, Ethiopia and Brazil that's passed the uncompromising standards of Mr. H. Masterfully prepared each step of the process from the selection and roasting all the way to the cup served at your table, all this for the proper love of coffee. Let H Proper Coffee Roasters be your guide as you embark on your own coffee journey...

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

A Mojos and Pizza Kind of Day Up North at Grumpy Joe

Driving well over 60 plus kilometers one way up north for a pizza isn't quite exactly a road trip to remember. Then again, it's a pizza kind of day leading you all the way to San Fernando, Pampanga's Grumpy Joe...

Pampanga is widely known for its rich culinary traditions and a road trip to sample local delicacies becomes an integral part of any itinerary. A trip to Pampanga for pizza may not be at the top of your list, but maybe Grumpy Joe can change your mind. 

Monday, July 15, 2024

Five Star Coffee: Your Everyday Coffee Indulgence in a Cup by SM Markets

We all have a coffee habit, even a daily ritual to begin or end the day. But when you add it all up at the end of the week or the month, this habit isn't cheap. Finding premium quality coffee at the right price point and real value is a rarity these days. Until now...


Freshly brewed coffee made from premium local coffee beans prepared in minutes without busting your wallet is no longer just a pipe dream. You'll find it at Five Star Coffee by SM Markets in SM Supermarket, SM Hypermarket and Savemore. Grab your cup and indulge with an affordable everyday indulgence with prices starting at only P 30 for a premium fresh-brewed Americano at Five Star Coffee...

Sunday, July 14, 2024

It's a Love-Eat Relationship at #CantinaAngrydobo

We've all gone past the love-hate relationship. At Cantina Angrydobo, it's always been a love-eat relationship...

Value and variety come into play in a comforting array of Filipino classics served in a complete "Bento" set at Cantina Angrydobo along Taft Avenue in Manila. Located tight across De La Salle University, Cantina Angrydobo's renditions of popular local staples also brings a nostalgic vibe that warms the palate. Ready for a love-eat relationship? Then come on in here at Cantina Angrydobo...

Friday, July 12, 2024

The Star Signs Point to Vibrant Mediterranean Flavors at Kas & Poly in BGC

It was one of those seemingly ordinary and routine afternoons when the stars conspired for a tasty rendezvous at one of BGC's culinary gems. At Kas & Poly...

Named after two of the Gemini constellation's brightest stars Castor and Pollux, Kas & Poly shines its inventive take on rustic and hearty Mediterranean cuisine with its extensive menu of salads, savory mains, pasta, pizza and sandwiches at the center of BGC. A sudden afternoon downpour didn't realign the day's star signs, and the path to Kas & Poly remained clear driven by thoughts of a sumptuous meal of vibrant Mediterranean flavors (for more on Kas & Poly, see my earlier post Stellar Food + Cosmic Drinks: The Stars Align for a Zodiac-Inspired Culinary Experience at Kas & Poly from their formal opening three months back). Clearly, the stars were in perfect alignment that day... 

Thursday, July 11, 2024

Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory Unveils Its Latest Seasonal Offering with the New Nama Doughnut Salted Caramel

You can find doughnuts all over the metro, but there's only a handful you just can't pass up. Pillow soft with its lavish and luscious filling, one of them is the Nama Doughnut by Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory. And with its latest seasonal offering now available, it's one more reason to visit your nearest branch for a bite of pure indulgence...


Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory introduces its latest seasonal offering, the Nama Doughnut Salted Caramel with its decadent filling of creamy Mascarpone, silky smooth custard and indulgent salted caramel sauce. It's a masterpiece of indulgence Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory is known for with its luxurious creations using the finest Hokkaido milk and the best cheeses from all over the world. Grab a box or two and experience next level richness in a doughnut only from Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory

Monday, July 8, 2024

The Latest Buzz on the Sweetest News: Sue Bee Pure Honey Celebrates Grand Relaunch With A Refreshed Modern Look

An evening of pure nostalgic and rustic Americana becomes the setting for the celebrated relaunch of an all-American classic. Held a day after the Fourth of  July, the beloved brand sweetens the traditional Independence Day festivities with its all-natural goodness. Here's the latest sweet buzz from Sue Bee Pure Honey...


Sue Bee Pure Honey takes its enduring legacy of uncompromising quality and tradition of excellence in step with the times with a refreshed brand new logo and packaging designed for a new generation of consumers and honey lovers. The bold and stylish transformation reflects a modern and contemporary look for today's dynamic lifestyle as well as strengthen its visual presence in the often crowded and cluttered supermarket shelves. Loyal customers know there's just nothing like pure and real all-natural honey, and soon a new generation will enjoy nature's sweet harvest with Sue Bee Pure Honey in a new chapter of an inspiring American success story that began a little more than a century ago. Global Strategic Partners Distribution, Inc. (GSPDI) leads the brand's renewed drive in the local market, a role it proudly embraced twenty-four years ago. And you can expect to hear more from Sue Bee Pure Honey to sweeten your day...

Saturday, July 6, 2024

Extra Rice, Please. Ministry of Commerce Thailand Presents Premium Thai Rice with Authentic Thai Food at Mango Tree Thai Restaurant

A staple food for over half of the world's population, rice completes any traditional meal. Rice is rice, wherever you go. Or is it? There's a whole wide world of rice now available for your home or professional kitchen, opening up infinite possibilities for a sumptuous and comforting feast. Premium quality Thai rice is one tasty option that's easily accessible in local supermarkets. And the Ministry of Commerce Thailand and Department of Foreign Trade recently formalized its commitment to providing high-quality Thai rice to the Philippine market. Now this calls for an extra serving of rice...


A shared affinity with one of the world's popular staples forms the solid foundation for trade relations, aptly celebrated with generous servings of steaming hot rice in a sumptuous feast. The Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) and Ministry of Commerce Thailand in collaboration with the Thai Rice Exporters Association and Thai Trade Center in Manila recently hosted the Thai Rice Market Promotion Event last July 4, 2024 at Mango Tree Restaurant in Bonifacio High Street Central, marking a significant milestone in a mutual love for rice. This simply means even more tasty options for you and me, best enjoyed with extra rice.

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Afternoon Tea Indulgence by Elle & Vire

The finest premium ingredients combine with masterful execution for afternoon tea indulgence like no other. Elle & Vire presents afternoon tea with that exquisite French flair in an exclusive preview at the elegant Manila House Private Club...


For almost eighty years after Auguste Grandin created the agricultural butter cooperative in 1945, the brand Elle & Vire has become synonymous with the world-renowned national gastronomic heritage of France. From its decadent range of butter and creams to cheese, Elle & Vire provides the flavorful base for a grand afternoon tea experience with the sweet and savory creations of Pastry Chef Benjamin de Closets from La Maison de l'Excellence Savencia in the Parisian suburb of Viroflay. Read on for a peek at the indulgent possibilities with Elle & Vire...