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Saturday, September 28, 2024

Catalan Flavors Cornered by Papeo in The Corner House

Fresh from the success of El Born at Mitsukoshi Mall in BGC, Chef David Amoros brings his hearty Catalan flavors further up north at The Corner House with Papeo...


Authentic Catalan flavors brings a fresh and flavorful burst of sunshine to the quiet San Juan neighborhood with the recent opening of Papeo by Chef David Amoros at The Corner House. In a relaxed and casual setting, Chef David Amoros shares his hearty cuisine at the neighborhood's new dining hub. And he's even bringing his famous El Born Signature Cheesecake too. 

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Let The Music Play: Strings of Gold at MiraNila Heritage House & Library

After a delicate and tedious year-long restoration, the Steinway & Sons 1904 Grand Piano returns to MiraNila Heritage House & Library and with it a melodious link with its glorious past. The milestone event was recently celebrated with an enchanting musical performance. The music is back at MiraNila Heritage House & Library...


The 1904 Steinway & Sons Grand Piano returns to its rightful place on an elevated platform below the graceful winding staircase at MiraNila Heritage House & Library where it belonged for generations taking you on a nostalgic journey back in time. Imagine memorable afternoons and evenings filled with music from the bygone era of the Commonwealth period right here at the elegant living room of the lovingly preserved ancestral home. In a series of live performances, MiraNila Heritage House & Library becomes the setting once more for musical memories. That evening, pianist Mariel Ilusorio and cellist Damodar Das Castillo captivated special guests with their inspired renditions, bringing the music back to MiraNila Heritage House & Library adding yet another layer to the infinite possibilities of the cultural heritage site as a concert venue. Dubbed "Strings of Gold," the concert series is presented by the Benitez-Tirona MiraNila Foundation in collaboration with Erehwon Center for the Arts, Leon Gallery and Gallery MiraNila by The Blue Leaf supported by the Bizu Groupe. 

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

The Gordon Ramsay Bar and Grill Experience at Newport World Resorts

When one of the world's finest Michelin-starred chefs opens a restaurant in the metro, that's news. And when that chef is no other than Gordon Ramsay, you can expect an exquisite world class master chef dining experience. Welcome to Gordon Ramsay Bar and Grill at Newport World Resorts...


The intensely passionate and creative on-screen persona of Chef Gordon Ramsay is a signature trademark made popular by his many TV shows earning him massive worldwide recognition driven by an uncompromising pursuit of culinary perfection. His restaurants have been awarded the prestigious Michelin star 17 times overall guaranteeing a near perfect memorable dining experience. Now, one of the world's best restaurants bearing his name comes to Manila at Gordon Ramsay Bar and Grill in Newport World Resorts. Step inside the most talked about chef-driven restaurant for a closer perspective on the man behind the famous Beef Wellington and many more at Gordon Ramsay Bar and Grill...

Sunday, September 22, 2024

Luxe Comfort Food and Private Dining at nawwTy's Kitchen

A true hidden gem at the heart of the Makati commercial and business district, step inside nawwTy's Kitchen and savor luxe comfort food in an elegant private dining setting...


This is your own private sanctuary far from the usual crowds of the busy Makati dining scene, tucked away in the most unexpected of places. Welcome to nawwTy's Kitchen by Trish Panlilio, your own secret spot along Ayala Avenue. And come hungry...

Friday, September 20, 2024

And Your Winners for the First Creative Bulalo Challenge of the Tagaytay Food and Wine Festival Are...

A simmering pot of bulalo loaded with vegetables, tender slabs of beef shanks and bone marrow is always a tempting sight. But fifteen huge cauldrons boiling simultaneously with different renditions of the popular local classic from Tagaytay's finest restaurants all in one place is a sight that will forever remain in my top list of culinary experiences. Welcome to the very first Creative Bulalo Challenge of the Tagaytay Food and Wine Festival...


A trip to Tagaytay always includes a mandatory bowl of bulalo, a hearty beef and bone marrow soup that warms both the palate and body with each soothing sip and savory bite. To celebrate this unique Tagaytay tradition, the organizers of the Tagaytay Food and Wine Festival capped the series of culinary events with a resounding bang with the first ever Creative Bulalo Challenge last September 14 at Sky Ranch Tagaytay. Fifteen restaurants go head-to-head for an epic showdown with their creative renditions of the iconic staple for a grand finale like no other showcasing Tagaytay's rich culinary heritage. Soup's on at Sky Ranch, read on for the full serving of Tagaytay's famous local specialty...

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

#DelMonteCarbonara: Celebrate Del Monte Pasta Happy Hour with the New Del Monte Extra Creamy Carbonara Pasta Sauce for All Your Adulting Wins

A much deserved promotion at work, a personal best on the greens or simply making it through a challenging week, we all deserve to celebrate every win even the small ones. And for this generation's new and emerging workforce, celebrating simple adulting wins go a long way in appreciating the experience of success. So reward yourself with the creamier and meatier goodness of the new Del Monte Extra Creamy Carbonara Pasta Sauce for your very own Del Monte Pasta Happy Hour...


Time to raise a fork for the Del Monte Pasta Happy Hour and celebrate those adulting wins, big and small, with the new Del Monte Extra Creamy Carbonara Pasta Sauce. Indulgently rich and lusciously creamy, whipping up a satisfying and hearty pasta dish in minutes is easy with the new Del Monte Extra Creamy Carbonara Pasta Sauce and enjoying a comforting serving of noods draped in silky smooth carbonara is a win in itself. So raise your forks, it's happy hour of the pasta kind with Del Monte Extra Creamy Carbonara Pasta Sauce

Sunday, September 15, 2024

Say Yes to Taiwanese Pork at the Love Taiwan Pork Festival Roadshow 2024

Who doesn't love Taiwanese pork sausages, braised pork rice, pork bone soup, pork floss, ham, pork belly and meatballs? Like the Philippines, pork is the undisputed meat of choice in Taiwan rendered in a wide array of popular and traditional culinary staples that have defined Taiwanese cuisine. It's time to say yes to Taiwanese pork at the Love Taiwan Pork Festival 2024...


Fall in love with pork all over again with the rich culinary tradition of Taiwan, and just in time for the holidays too. The Taiwan Ministry of Agriculture recently showcased the country's wide array of premium pork products at the recent Love Taiwan: Taiwanese Pork Festival 2024 at the BGC Amphitheater last September 6 to 9 culminating in a lavish Four-Hands Tasting Dinner by Chefs Carlo Miguel and Luis Chikiamco in Flame Restaurant at Discovery Primea. The four-day roadshow highlighted Taiwanese pork renowned the world over for its flavorful richness. Ready to rediscover your love for premium Taiwanese pork? Then, read on for a virtual taste and bite of Taiwanese pork...

Thursday, September 12, 2024

Tung Lok Seafood: The Authentic Flavors of Singapore Finally Comes to Greenhills

When it comes to Singaporean cuisine, the Singaporean Chili Crab and even Crispy Fish Skin with Salted Egg becomes part of any discussion alongside other iconic dishes. At Tung Lok Seafood, these two dishes and many others become part of a memorable Singaporean dining experience right here in Greenhills...


The evolving culinary landscape of the Greenhills commercial complex is transformed by the entry of internationally recognized and renowned restaurants placing it back on the list of Manila's top dining destinations. One of these is Tung Lok Seafood, a true Singaporean dining institution from the Lion City since 1984. Known for its wide array of Singaporean Chinese cuisine anchored on the freshest and finest seafood, Tung Lok Seafood arrived in the metro's local dining scene two years ago from the same group behind Mango Tree, Genki Sushi, Sen-ryo, Kureji, Rossini and Wong Place. Now with three branches including S Maison, Gateway Mall and its newest location in GH Mall, Tung Lok Seafood brings an authentic taste of Singapore to Greenhills adding to the neighborhood's renewed resurgence with its growing and vibrant tapestry of flavorful options. Ready for a sumptuous Singaporean seafood feast? Then, sit back and read on...

Monday, September 9, 2024

Big Noods: 7-Eleven Satisfies Your Comfort Food Cravings with the Imperial Big Meal Noodles From Taiwan

A bowl of noodles has always been everyone's go-to comfort food staple and with the onset of the rainy season, the cravings for satisfying noods becomes all the more real. Your favorite neighborhood convenience store has just what you need for the rainy days ahead...


Always a step ahead and constantly attuned to the cravings of its loyal customers, 7-Eleven is spot on with its latest offering for the rainy season and beyond. Craving for noods? No worries. 7-Eleven introduces the ultimate rainy day comfort food with the Imperial Big Meal Noodles from Taiwan to warm your palate. A level up from the usual instant noods, Imperial Big Meal Noodles contains real beef chunks for that savory bite and richness setting it apart from the rest. Curious? Then read on for a virtual bite and sip of Taiwan's number one instant noodles...

Friday, September 6, 2024

Lambtastic Quartet of Savory Richness at Souv by Cyma

As Cyma celebrates eighteen flavorful years, Chef Robby Goco's passion and expertise for Greek cuisine and lamb dishes shines ever brighter with a savory quartet of hearty lamb dishes. Have you tried the Lambtastic Festival of Flavors yet? 


Roasted, stewed, grilled and fried, Chef Robby Goco presents four savory renditions of premium Australian lamb reflecting his creative culinary style at Souv by Cyma in BGC from the Lambtastic menu. The featured dishes also highlights Cyma's undisputed position as the best Greek restaurant in the metro. Chef Robby Goco's pioneering efforts and commitment to quality recently earned him the prestigious recognition from Meat and Livestock Australia as the country's first "Lambassador" for his exquisite lamb dishes (for more on the Chef Robby Goco's appointment as Lambassador and the launch of the Lambtastic Menu, see my earlier post Lambtastic: Meat and Livestock Australia Appoints Chef Robby Goco as the First "Lambassador" for the Philippines from April this year). Read on for the savory quartet of lamb dishes by Chef Robby Goco...

Sunday, September 1, 2024

The Return of the Gyu King: For a Limited Time, Ramen Nagi Offers the Gyu King with Argentinian Bolzico Beef

Imagine the silky smooth savory richness of the classic tonkotsu broth made even richer with fork-tender slices of premium Argentinian Bolzico Beef. Prepare to bend the knee once more for the much awaited return of the Limited Edition Gyu King by Ramen Nagi...


Ramen Nagi brings back its sumptuous Gyu King made with top grade Argentinian Bolzico Beef to its menu for the month of September to reign supreme in the local ramen scene. For countless fans of the popular ramen chain, that's an occasion not to be missed. Available only until the end of September, it's time to visit the nearest Ramen Nagi location for a bowl of pure and unrestrained beefy goodness. All hail the return of the Gyu King...