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...

#HiltonSinagtala: Savor The Festive Flavors Of The Season at Kusina Sea Kitchens in Hilton Manila

The indulgent flavors of the season take the spotlight at Kusina Sea Kitchens in Hilton Manila with a lavish array of global cuisine spread out in several stations in one elegant space. Get into the festive season's vibe with the flavors that drape the palate with a lingering comforting warmth in the much anticipated and most joyous season...

Hilton Manila unveils its tempting selection of dining options in the season of endless feasts, and the extensive offerings at Kusina Sea Kitchens becomes the stage for memorable gatherings with family and friends. Step inside Kusina Sea Kitchens for the Festive Season Buffet and discover the traditional flavors of the holidays...

Let's Talk Bacon. And Ham and Sausages Too by Jones Dairy Farm...

Pork, salt and spices, the very same recipe used by seven generations of the Jones family since 1889 remains the flavorful base for the bacon, smoked ham and breakfast sausages of Jones Dairy Farm. And absolutely no fillers, binders, preservatives, MSG and nitrites. It's time to rethink our choices for bacon, ham and sausages and keep up with the Joneses...

For 136 years since Milo C. Jones created his classic breakfast sausage using his mother's recipe in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, few things have changed at Jones Dairy Farm. And rightfully so. Today, the private family-owned business has become a beloved institution with its growing range of meat products that now includes Canadian Bacon, Meatballs, Liver Sausage and Scrapple to complement its core of all-natural sausages, bacon and ham all prepared in the enduring family tradition setting it apart from the usual commercial options. It's been called the Jones Difference. And it's your turn to discover the enduring flavors from Jones Dairy Farm...

The Little Wolf Takes a Big Bite of the Local Italian Restaurant Scene with the Opening of Il Lupino Prime Manila Trattoria & Wine Bar by Peter Zwiener at Opus Mall

There are Italian restaurants, then there's Il Lupino Prime Manila Trattoria & Wine Bar by Peter Zwiener. The newest dining concept from the Wolfgang's Steakhouse Group, this "little wolf" is out for a big bite of the local Italian restaurant scene with its elegant and refined renditions of classic and traditional Italian cuisine...

That lavish and flamboyant flair and tasteful style of the Zwieners, the successful family of restaurateurs behind one of the world's best steakhouses bannered by Wolfgang's Steakhouse brings their unique and distinctive stamp to an elevated Italian dining experience with the opening of Il Lupino Prime Manila Trattoria & Wine Bar by Peter Zwiener in Opus Mall. From the impeccable service to the sleek and sophisticated interiors and the extensive menu, the newest Italian restaurant in the metro intricately binds all the elements for a memorable dining experience in a perfectly seamless weave. Come inside Il Lupino Prime Manila Trattoria & Wine Bar by Peter Zwiener and experience Italian flavors gracefully redefined and elevated...

This Yuletide Season, Discover Christmas Wonders and Holiday Cheers at Hilton Manila

Christmas wonders and holiday cheers await at Hilton Manila for delectable and delightful dining, cozy comforts and memorable celebrations. Have you made reservations yet? 

Take your holiday celebration up a notch at Hilton Manila with tempting and sumptuous feasts, memorable and delightful gatherings and heartwarming offers you just can't pass up. This Christmas season, make it Hilton Manila...

Sheraton Manila Hotel Lights Up The Festive Holiday Season As It Celebrates its Milestone 5th Anniversary

The festive lights and flavors of the season sparkle at Sheraton Manila Hotel with a tempting array of offerings to get you in the yuletide groove...

Sheraton Manila Hotel lights up the holidays with Together: The Share-A-Ton Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration along with themed new cocktails and sumptuous buffet feasts at S Kitchen. The ceremony also highlighted the spirit of community and celebrated connections, values that are at the core of Sheraton Manila Hotel's long tradition. Read on and jumpstart the season's sights and flavors at Sheraton Manila Hotel...

Fast Break: Level Up Your Ham and Cheese With The Pastrami Ham and Cheese From Deli by Chele

Everyone loves a good ham and cheese sandwich. But leave it to Deli by Chele to add its own creative spin on a timeless and enduring classic. Ham and Cheese? Make that the Pastrami Ham and Cheese, please...

Ham and cheese is ham and cheese, right? It's the comforting sandwich combo that always hits the spot any time of day. But when Deli by Chele brings its own artisan NY deli style into play, you just know this isn't your usual ordinary ham and cheese. Meet the new Pastrami Ham and Cheese best paired with a side of Spiced Honey for the ultimate fast break at Deli by Chele...

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...

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...

Inspired Mediterranean Flavors: A Taste of the Mediterranean at Discovery Primea's Restaurant Tapenade

New signature dishes and an enhanced Salad Room, Restaurant Tapenade at Discovery Primea promises a sumptuous dining experience with a vibrant Mediterranean vibe...

Executive Chef Luis Chikiamco presents an exciting repertoire of new signature dishes at Discovery Primea's all-day dining outlet, Restaurant Tapenade including an impressive array of healthy flavorful selections at the Salad Room. Tasty starters, paella creations, savory mains and desserts, Restaurant Tapenade lays out the full range of Mediterranean flavors. Now that's more than enough reasons to revisit Restaurant Tapenade...

Modern Cuisine. Local Ingredients. Masterfully Executed at Gallery by Chele...

When the familiar suddenly becomes refreshingly new, dining is elevated to an almost sublime experience.

Gallery by Chele takes you on a culinary journey of discovery with comfortingly familiar local ingredients as seen and tasted by a foreign master chef armed with a wealth of knowledge from the world's finest Michelin starred restaurants. It's a refreshingly new perspective, and a personal one for Chele Gonzalez whose name greets guests at the entrance of the new restaurant. For Chele, the preservation, sustainability and exploration of food and local flavors of the region remain at the heart of the new dining concept's culinary philosophy, driven by a constant curiosity in the use of local ingredients applied with modern techniques for a unique and memorable dining experience. And let me tell you, it's one flavorful journey...

A Toast to Tasty Bites: The Cheese & Charcuterie Buffet at Alfred

Friday evenings become a much-anticipated day of the week at Alfred...

Starting July 27 to September 28, 2018, guests at Makati Diamond Residences can enjoy a lavish Cheese & Charcuterie Buffet at Alfred every Friday from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Indulge in a grazing menu selection of assorted appetizers, cold cuts, gourmet cheese and heavier savory dishes paired with cocktails in that elegant style Alfred is known for, all for only P 1,800 net per person. Just let Alfred take care of you this Friday...

Raising The Bar for Dad: The Pen Ultimate Dream Lounge at The Bar and Salon de Ning

The Peninsula Manila raises the bar once more with another adventurous spin for a memorable Father's Day experience...

Dad's definitely the Man at The Peninsula Manila. Last June 17, 2018, Salon de Ning and The Bar were transformed into the Pen Ultimate Dream Lounge, a one-afternoon-only pop-up to honor dads in a novel and cool celebration. The Peninsula Manila partnered with Back Alley Barbershop, Auro Chocolate, Smart Infinity, Vespa, Jo Malone, Urban Traveller, Tino, Slow Days, Vintage Grail, Wine Depot and Apotheke Craft Spirits in an inspired collaboration to recreate the sophisticated feel and vibe of a private gentleman's club for a hip Father's Day experience like no other.

Tradition and Innovation: Tapas with a Modern and Contemporary Spin at Oye Tapas & Grill

When you want more than just the usual gambas and calamares...

A shared history and culture that permeates deep in our social fabric, Andrew Masigan of The Advent Hospitality Group goes boldly forward in sharing the great dance between two cultures with a modern and contemporary spin. The fusion of east and west with Filipino and Spanish flavors is both highlighted and celebrated in their newest culinary dining concept, Oye Tapas and Grill, located at Uptown Place Mall in Bonifacio Global City. Oye Tapas and Grill is the latest concept from the group behind XO46 Heritage Bistro and Arroz Ecija and a tasty addition to the metro's growing culinary landscape. It's definitely the spot for traditional Spanish dishes and exciting new and inventive interpretations of modern Spanish cuisine. History and culture come full circle at Oye Tapas and Grill, with flavorful small plates, savory dishes, and refreshing cocktails...

A New Year of Good Vibes at F1 Hotel Manila

Celebrating the new year with a whole lot of good vibes...

 

F1 Hotel Manila has been a part of my blog's journey from the beginning since 2013, being my very first hotel post as well as my first hotel staycation feature on my blog. And starting the new year with the first weekend staycation feature on my blog for 2018 with F1 Hotel Manila just seems so right...   

Perfect Starts on the Last Day of Chef Chin Gallegos-Bagis' Modern Spanish Cuisine at Spectrum

It was the last day for Chef Chin Gallegos-Bagis' unique take on Modern Spanish Cuisine at Spectrum, and just like the preview a week earlier, it's all about perfect starts. From the very first bite from the first plate of appetizers followed by even more tasty nibbles from succeeding plates, perfect starts always sets the tone for your dining experience at Spectrum...

And perfect starts are always expected at Spectrum with its wide range of dishes supplemented by the unique and inventive cuisine of private chef Chin Gallegos-Bagis of Pio's Kitchen. On the final day of Modern Spanish Cuisine by Chef Chin at Spectrum, I go for one more round of tasty appetizers for another perfect start...

Savor The Flavors of Spain at New World Manila Bay Hotel's Market Cafe

Paella Valenciana, Arroz Negre, Cordera Asado, Caldereta de Cornero, Cochinillo and Porchetta with round after round of refreshing Sangria, it's the Flavors of Spain at Market Cafe...

New World Manila Bay Hotel celebrates the festive Flavors of Spain at Market Cafe this July and August, 2017 with a wide selection of authentic Spanish dishes along with their regular international buffet offerings. The two-month long festival takes you on a flavorful journey of rich Spanish flavors, from starters to mains and desserts paired with a refreshing glass of Sangria and Spanish wines. Read on and take a flavorful peek at Market Cafe's Flavors of Spain...

Street Food with Italian Flair: Takin' It To The Street with Cibo di Strada...

Street food takes on a cool Italian vibe and Asia's best female chef, Margarita Fores, shows the way at Cibo...

Drawing inspiration from her frequent travels to Italy, no Italian experience is complete for Margarita Fores without enjoying their traditional street food. From pizza, panini and a whole lot of golden and crispy fried food, Margarita Fores takes it to the street with her own take on Italy's favorite street food. Meet the new line of Italian-style street food prepared in that classic Cibo style, the Cibo di Strada.

The Season for Pork Love...

Fork-tender, sweet and savory Honey-Cured Ham and freshly baked hot pan de sal...it's the season for pork love.

It's that time of the year when Chef Nathaniel Uy of The Hungry Chef is busy in his home kitchen preparing his signature Honey-Cured Ham, adding festive flavors to the Christmas season.