#AllDayMornings And Comfort Food Served Every Day At Cafe Mabini In San Juan

It always happens. Each time you think of comfort food, familiar breakfast staples always pop up. Why? Maybe because it's the sense of nostalgia and even that emotional connection from countless memories of starting the day right with sumptuous flavors. As dayparts associated with mealtimes continue to blur driven by the popularity of all-day breakfasts, restaurateur Kelvin Yu and Chef Consultant Kalel Chan share their own inspired take on everyone's favorite meal of the day at Cafe Mabini. 

Popular all-day breakfast and brunch staples from elevated renditions of the ubiquitous "silog" meals to traditional in-between meryenda fare supplemented by an extensive selection of coffee-based beverages has a name in San Juan. And that's Cafe Mabini. Cafe Mabini offers all your mid-morning and mid-day cravings you'd expect from an all-day breakfast restaurant. And then some. But leave it to Kelvin Yu and Chef Consultant Kalel Chan to change up the usual breakfast game with some creative and even unexpected tweaks. From the same group behind Francesco's in San Juan, it's always all-day mornings any time of day at Cafe Mabini. Breakfast food for lunch or dinner? Count me in...

The Spice Route Up North Leads You To Vibrant Indian Flavors At Pepper Tree In Katipunan

Since it opened back in 2018, Chef Hiro Soneji has seen the Katipunan skyline evolve and transform with the continued development of high rise towers and various construction projects changing the landscape. Through the years, Chef Hiro Soneji perfected and refined his menu anchored on his culinary roots using authentic Indian spices and all-natural ingredients. Along the way, menu additions reflecting a creative Indian Filipino crossover earned his restaurant the top-of-mind spot among both residents and transients in the changing Katipunan neighborhood. The spice route to bold flavors in Katipunan always leads you to Pepper Tree...

They say food is a continuing story of memories transporting you back to another place and time the minute familiar notes hit the palate. Chef Hiro Soneji brings the flavors of home to Katipunan at Pepper Tree, where traditional staples like Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken and Shrimp Curry are served alongside Masala Pork Sisig, Tacos and Hummus. Curious? Then, read on...

Fresh, Bold And Progressive Modern Cuisine At Eraya In San Juan

Discretely and unobtrusively perched on an elegant white structure along San Juan's busy P. Guevarra Street is a culinary oasis where familiar Asian flavors are elegantly elevated with a modern contemporary spin. Step inside Eraya...

Inspired by the Sanskrit word for "beautiful, noble and pure at heart," Eraya translates this nuanced state with an imaginative repertoire of creative dishes threading bold Asian flavors in a seamless and purposeful weave complemented by their impressive selection of cocktails, spirits and coffee in an elegant setting. Read on for a tasty peek at Eraya...

Chef J. Gamboa Takes On New Role Championing Aussie Lamb In Local Cuisine As The Country's New Lambassador For Meat And Livestock Australia

The torch has been passed with a renewed purpose in the ongoing efforts to drive greater awareness and appreciation for Australian lamb in the Philippines through an innovative chef led advocacy and continuous consumer engagement with the appointment of the country's newest Lambassador. Meet the new Lambassador for Meat and Livestock Australia, Chef J. Gamboa...

The formal appointment was held at an intimate press lunch followed by a sneak preview of savory new dishes showcasing Australian lamb at Michelin Selected Cirkulo Restaurant in Makati. As the new Lambassador for Meat and Livestock Australia, acclaimed Chef J. Gamboa will play a pivotal role in leading key initiatives showcasing inspiring menu innovation, building and strengthening chef engagement and making lamb more accessible in the local market. And Chef J. Gamboa is up to the task, unveiling an exciting menu featuring the finest Australian lamb at Cirkulo Restaurant. Are you ready for a sumptuous Lambtastic feast? Then, read on...

Sundays Mean Sunday Roast. At L'Opera Ristorante Italiano...

Sundays are always special. At L'Opera Ristorante Italiano, Chef Paolo Nesi pulls all the stops for the lavish Sunday Roast. And with Mother's Day just a few days away, the Sunday Roast at L'Opera Ristorante Italiano is one tempting option you can't pass up...

Imagine a carving station loaded with Porchetta, Roast Beef, Roast Pork Belly, Roasted Leg of Lamb and Roast Chicken plus salads, tasty starters and sides. It's a rustic and savory feast in the Tuscan tradition orchestrated by Chef Paolo Nesi at L'Opera Ristorante Italiano. Book your table and pick up a plate...

Bump Up The Mid-Week Hump With Refreshing Rounds And Tasty Bites At Apartment 1B x Elias Taproom

You've made it through the hectic mid-week rush. And there's no better way to jumpstart the coming weekend with a few rounds of artisan craft beer and savory bites. Where? At Apartment 1B x Elias Taproom in BGC...

Exquisite craft beer paired with comforting cuisine, it's the pairing we all need after scaling the mid-week hump. It's time to celebrate all the small wins in a big way with your favorite local craft brew on tap and some savory nibbles at Apartment 1B x Elias Taproom...

In San Juan, Francesco's Is Still The Spot For Sumptuous Italian Flavors

The culinary scene in the quiet San Juan neighborhood is quietly emerging as one of the most popular dining destinations in the metro. One of the key drivers of this resurgence is Francesco's by consultant Chef Kalel Chan and owner Kelvin Yu. If you still haven't dined at this little spot of Italy in San Juan, now's the time with Mother's Day just around the corner...

Since my first visit two years ago, Francesco's full transition under consultant Chef Kalel Chan brings a renewed focus to Italian culinary tradition and innovation in a seamless weave with its impressive repertoire of classic Italian offerings. Step inside Francesco's and experience a taste of Italy in San Juan...

Creative And Innovative Cuisine Brings Familiar Flavors To A Whole New Level At Qui Pan Asian Brasserie

When a sudden craving for kare-kare takes you down a different path far from the usual route, you just know you're on the right track in expanding your palate to new flavorful experiences. Is it still authentic? Then again, maybe the better question is why be limited or constrained by rules of tradition?

The festive celebration of Filipino Food Month last April revealed the many intricate and colorful layers in the tapestry of local cuisine. Tradition and creative innovation continue to weave flavorful stories in our evolving culinary scene, offering new and even unexpected renditions. Rediscover Filipino and Asian flavors with a refreshed perspective and palate at Qui Pan Asian Brasserie...