The Phantom Burger Makes Its Spooky Debut for Halloween at Burger Beast

Just how do you recreate the Halloween vibe in burger form? Leave it to Chef Carlo Miguel of Burger Beast to present the perfect savory and spooky treat...

Burger Beast unveils its seasonal creation just in time for Halloween with the new Phantom Burger. Alongside its bestselling burger line-up, the Phantom Burger by Burger Beast is Chef Carlo Miguel's inventive spin on the much-anticipated holiday. With its distinctive purple bun, the hefty and fully loaded Phantom Burger guarantees savory bites even on the spookiest celebrations. Read on for first dibs at the latest creation from Burger Beast...

Philippine Sustainability Summit Part 2: Celebrating The Day's Freshest Catch On The Path To Sustainable Practices

Fresh, sustainable, traceable. It's all about choosing the right seafood and how you can contribute to the overall sustainability movement. At the 9th Philippine Sustainability Summit, your choice of seafood goes a long way in supporting efforts to protect the environment as well as ensure the consistent sourcing of the finest and freshest catch of the day. As with previous editions, the summit culminated in a lavish seafood feast by some of the very best culinary teams from the industry. And what a feast...

For almost a decade, the Philippine Sustainability Summit hosted by Christian Schmidradner of SeaTrace International and Executive Chef Meik Brammer of Manila Marriott Hotel led the way to increased awareness on sustainability with the freshest traceable catch of the day. The shared advocacy continues with a much broader coalition of stakeholders from the Philippine and foreign governments, embassies, chambers of commerce, environmental groups, the private sector specifically from the hotel and culinary industries as well as local communities. This year's theme of collaboration and transforming food systems toward sustainable practices is highlighted by a massive seafood feast reflecting the infinite possibilities and end goal of the growing movement (for more on the 9th Philippine Sustainability Summit, see my previous post, Philippine Sustainability Summit Part 1: On The Right Path To Transforming Food Systems Toward Sustainable Practices). Read on for a virtual and tasty bite of the freshest, sustainable and traceable catch...

Philippine Sustainability Summit Part 1: On The Right Path To Transforming Food Systems Toward Sustainable Practices

Every year, the movement grows stronger with more stakeholders joining the cause for a sustainable future. In a collaborative effort, this year's edition of the Philippine Sustainability Summit takes on a much wider scope while underscoring the urgency of the movement focused on transforming food systems toward more sustainable practices. And here's how you can do your share for the cause of sustainability...

For nine years and counting, SeaTrace International in partnership with Manila Marriott Hotel along with key industry stakeholders have taken the lead in promoting awareness with a shared advocacy for sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. It's a timely and relevant cause that has significant impact on everyone, with the end result benefitting the way we enjoy the fresh ocean harvest and the environment. Now on its ninth year, the challenges remain but with more advocates now on-board in an impressive multi-sectoral coalition the path to transforming food systems toward sustainable practices is clear...

Savor the Flavors of Festive Catalan Holidays with the New Menu Offerings at El Born

A proud culinary tradition is celebrated at the heart of Bonifacio Global City drawing inspiration from nostalgic memories, and just in time too. With the festive holiday season just around the corner, not one but two charcoal-fired Josper Grills are fired up at El Born for a sumptuous array of comforting and savory new dishes. And yes, you can also expect an exciting new cheesecake variant from Chef David Amoros added to a stellar repertoire of signature offerings, the culinary genius that sparked the much heated "cheesecake war" to the delight of the metro's passionate diners. 

The rustic flavors of Catalan come to life at one of Bonifacio Global City's celebrated restaurants, revealing yet another facet to the rich and diverse tapestry of Spanish cuisine. Comfortingly familiar yet uniquely distinct, Catalan cuisine is shaped and defined by both history and geography enriched by neighboring culinary cultures and traditions. At El Born, this confluence of flavors is recreated in the kitchen helmed by Chef David Amoros. In an exclusive preview, Chef David unveils his lavish new offerings for the holiday season...

Afternoon Tipple and Bites: Bar Pintxos Lights Up White Plains with its Savory and Authentic Spanish Offerings

The road along White Plains is dramatically transformed, soon emerging as an exciting new dining hotspot. And one of the reasons for this excitement has to be the opening of the newest branch by Bar Pintxos, long known and acknowledged for its authentic take on Spanish pintxos...

The heart and soul of traditional Basque culture and cuisine, the tasty bite-sized pintxos with the  distinctive "spike" or skewer on a piece of bread offers more than just savory nibbles. For many, it's the cornerstone of the rich social fabric that binds our links and connections with friends and family. It's this tradition that Bar Pintxos celebrates with each of their exquisite pintxos creations, and now you can experience the wide range of tasty small plates from one of the best tapas bars in the metro up north along White Plains in Quezon City at Bar Pintxos. Read on for a tasty peek...

#SpookHappy: Krispy Kreme Unveils Halloween Ghosts and Ghouls Doughnuts for a Limited Time

This Halloween, a box of hauntingly delicious doughnuts awaits your visit to Krispy Kreme. Dare to try them all? Get ready to feel the festive Halloween vibe and be #SpookHappy at Krispy Kreme...

Krispy Kreme presents its much-awaited collection for the season with the Halloween Ghosts and Ghouls Doughnuts, a colorful and decadent medley of six uniquely flavored variants to kick off the festivities. Ghost, Spooky Sprinkles, Mummy, Betty Boo, Mr. Frankie and Halloween Jack, are you ready to be #SpookHappy? Read on to unbox the latest limited time offer creations from the undisputed OG since 1937...

Cold Storage Seafood Redefines the Local Supermarket Scene with its Fresh Catch of Premium Sushi and Maki Selections

Restaurant quality premium sushi and maki made with the freshest and finest seafood on your favorite supermarket's shelves? That's right. Now you can find premium sushi and maki creations on a par with your usual restaurant grade options at the supermarket shelves of The Marketplace thanks to Cold Storage Seafood...

Supermarket sushi and maki? Believe it. Cold Storage Seafood takes the lead in providing fresh, intricate and top grade restaurant quality hand-rolled sushi and maki to supermarket shelves redefining the local retail scene. Long known for their extensive selection of the freshest prized catch of the day, Cold Storage Seafood expands its presence to the metro's supermarkets specifically The Marketplace with its lavish and exquisite sushi and maki offerings inspired by both traditional favorites and playfully inventive modern fusion renditions. It's time to seriously re-evaluate supermarket sushi, don't you think?

What's Your Beef? The Four Hands Happy Hour Collab by Chefs Edward Buguia and Chris Oronce at Wolfgang's Steakhouse

When Chefs Edward Buguia of Flipside Burgers and Chris Oronce of Wolfgang's Steakhouse get together for a creative culinary collaboration using some of the world's finest beef for the innovative Happy Hour Series, you know you just have to mark it down on your calendar. It's Happy Hour the Wolfgang's Steakhouse way...

The second edition of The Four Hands Happy Hour collaboration at Wolfgang's Steakhouse featuring the culinary tandem of Chefs Edward Buguia and Chris Oronce brings comfortingly familiar local flavors executed in the elegant style of the renowned steakhouse for a unique Happy Hour experience. Paired with equally inventive cocktails, Wolfgang's Steakhouse brings small plates of exquisite creations for a sumptuous feast redefining the Happy Hour tradition. What's your beef? Read on and find out...

Delight Your Palate With Both New And Familiar Flavors at Jasmine in New World Makati Hotel

A tempting array of exciting new dishes alongside popular bestsellers await diners at New World Makati Hotel's signature Chinese restaurant. Prepare for an epic feast at one of the metro's enduring dining establishments long known for its authentic Chinese cuisine...

Jasmine at New World Hotel Makati never fails to pops up on everyone's list of dining options when it comes to authentic Chinese cuisine. And that's no surprise. Through the years, Jasmine has earned its much deserved recognition as one of the top restaurants among both local and foreign guests of the prestigious property. From Cantonese and regional Chinese dishes to its popular dim sum selections, Jasmine brings even more flavors to the table with the arrival of Executive Chef Brandon Ng as he weaves his own culinary style on the extensive offerings with new a la carte dishes. Read on for a tasty peek at what's new as well as all-time bestsellers at Jasmine...

It's A Go For A Taste of Japan with GO! Japanese Seafood! by JETRO

An authentic taste of Japan can only be experienced with the finest and freshest catch and nothing less. It's a go with Go! Japanese Seafood! by JETRO...

The Japan External Trade Organization or simply JETRO recently launched an exciting new campaign dubbed "Bringing You A Taste of Japan: GO! Japanese Seafood! to promote premium Japanese seafood and ingredients aimed at local chefs, restaurants and food businesses last week at Discovery Primea. In a series of focused B2B (business-to-business) events showcasing the versatility and excellence of premium Japanese seafood, JETRO is all set to inspire restaurant owners and chefs to incorporate Japanese ingredients including some of the world's finest seafood into their menus. Read on for the freshest catch of Japan's finest ocean harvest...

Meet Me At Lobby 385 by Chef Kalel Chan

The narrow winding streets of the quiet San Juan neighborhood leads you to some of the metro's many hidden culinary gems. One of them is Lobby 385 by Chef Kalel Chan. Exciting things are happening at the 'hood in San Juan adding to your list of must-try dining destinations. Meet me at Lobby 385...

Food trends come and go, but the classics endure. Acclaimed Chef Kalel Chan brings back a comforting and impressive repertoire of traditional flavors to the table in an elegant new setting in San Juan at Lobby 385. From soothing cocktails to tasty starters, savory mains and decadent desserts, Lobby 385 weaves a sumptuous array of tempting dishes with Chef Kalel's own inspired take on the classics that just never goes out of style. And yes, premium steaks too.

What's Your Fave Sandwich? Meet The New P.L.T. From Deli by Chele

What's better than the classic and timeless B.L.T.? Why, the P.L.T. of course. Hands down top pick...

Deli by Chele takes a shot at an enduring all-time sandwich staple with its new P.L.T., and it's a solid contender on your go-to sandwich list. Made with the signature pastrami of Deli by Chele, the new P.L.T. is a welcome addition to the growing menu of premium deli-style offerings at probably the best chef-driven deli in the metro. Read on for the full lowdown on the new P.L.T. from Deli by Chele... 

Made in Melbourne, Now in Manila: ST. ALi Manila Now Brewin' at OPUS Mall

The local coffee culture gets a flavorful infusion of the unique Melbourne brew experience with an array of artisanal coffee beans plus an equally extensive selection of sumptuous dishes. Step inside ST. ALi Manila, now brewin' at OPUS Mall...

The enjoyment of coffee is an intensely deep and personal reconnection allowing you to savor that elusive moment when everything is perfectly aligned with each soothing sip. It's this special moment where Australia's leading independent specialty coffee roaster brings both art and creative innovation to every cup as Melbourne-based ST. ALi Manila shares its laneway coffee culture at its very first store in the country in OPUS Mall. Read on and enjoy your virtual cup from ST. ALi Manila...

The Classic Steakhouse and Bar Reinvented with a Cool Spin at The Beef Bar

Take your traditional steakhouse and bar and give it a cool and contemporary spin. Welcome to The Beef Bar down south of the metro...

The mission was clear right from the start: to create an approachable and unique steakhouse experience with a lavish selection of premium beef inspired by global cuisine. The result? The Beef Bar, a playfully inventive reinvention of a traditional steakhouse and bar. A casual restaurant by day with its extensive selection of steaks, pasta and other savory dishes and a vibrant bar at night mixing up soothing cocktails paired with tasty bites and the right tunes. Sure we've seen similar concepts before, but nothing close to or even as cool as The Beef Bar in a perfectly seamless execution. And The Beef Bar absolutely nails it with their menu. Read on for a tasty peek at the south's hottest new dining and bar destination...

Seoul Food: Brasserie on 3 at Conrad Manila Cooks Up Authentic Korean Flavors with Guest Chefs Hwang Youngchun & Lee Junmok from Conrad Seoul

The vibrant and diverse flavors of traditional Korean cuisine are celebrated by the bay for a buffet feast guaranteed to transport you to the Land of the Morning Calm with each bite. Authentic? Absolutely. When two acclaimed young chefs straight from Seoul helm the Korean offerings at Brasserie on 3 for a little more than a week, that's got to be legit...

The successful and long-running Legendary Chefs Series at Brasserie on 3 in Conrad Manila is back with its latest edition featuring authentic Korean cuisine by guest chefs Hwang Younghun & Lee Junmok from Conrad Seoul starting October 5 to 13. Authenticity, variety, value and quality come together in a lavish and sumptuous buffet feast for a unique dining experience. Hungry? Then, read on...

#GuevarrasxChefFhredxnutribullet: Savor A Taste of The Philippines at Chef Laudico's Guevarra's with Guest Chef Fhred Batalona Powered by nutribullet

In a festive and lavish celebration of Filipino cuisine, Chefs Lau and Jac of Guevarra's collaborates with Australia-based guest chef Fhred Batalona for a unique and inspired Taste of The Philippines...

Acclaimed Chefs Rolando "Lau" Laudico and award-winning pastry chef Jac Laudico team up with Fil-Australian Chef Fhred Batalona for a Taste of The Philippines at Guevarra's showcasing Filipino flavors creatively reimagined. Powered by the superior blending technology of nutribullet that goes far beyond just mere blending applications in the kitchen but as a tool for culinary creativity and innovation, the collaboration highlighted unique textures that enhance overall flavor as well as streamline prep work. Read on for a taste of the Philippines with Chefs Lau, Jac and Fhred at Guevarra's powered by nutribullet...

Breakfast and Brunch All-Day Plus Cakes, Ensaymada and Coffee Too at Kettle in GH Mall

Who's up for breakfast later this afternoon or early dinner? If you love classic breakfast staples, then you'll love the menu at Kettle in GH Mall. And more...

Breakfast always hits differently with its sweet and savory notes warming the palate like a comforting hug along with the exciting possibilities of an exciting day ahead. It's comfort food in its purest form. And Kettle knows comfort food well with its enduring classics led by their Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Steak Frites and US Angus Short Ribs. And here's even better news. Kettle finally comes to Greenhills with its repertoire of comforting dishes including a stellar cast of all-time breakfast staples at GH Mall. Plus a cool Buy One Take One offer on their indulgent Ensaymada selection and the perfect cake-coffee pairing with the Buy One Cake Slice, Get One Free Hot Americano Deal. Breakfast later this afternoon? Cakes and ensaymada too? Then meet me at Kettle in GH Mall...