Culinary Traditions And Fond Memories Of Home, Plated And Served By Luis Martinez At La Taperia Martinez In BGC

Small plates of savory nibbles associated with Spanish tapas paired with an extensive wine selection and soothing cocktails are the main draw at the hottest new dining destination in Bonifacio Global City. But this isn't your usual tapas bar. Fresh from the kitchen, the traditional small plates are upgraded and beefed up for a sumptuous meal in itself. The newest concept by Luis Martinez and the Nikkei Restaurant Group, each not so small plate becomes a full and hearty meal to be celebrated with wine and cocktails for that perfect Spanish afternoon or early sundown feast extending late into the evening. Experience Spain's vibrant and enduring tapas culture with heftier renditions of small plates at La Taperia Martinez...

Each tasty bite releases comfortingly familiar notes, faithfully recreated from fond childhood memories by Luis Martinez with each course at La Taperia Martinez. Food is memory, intricately brought to life and served on a plate transporting you back to a different place and time. Anchored on tradition, the menu at La Taperia Martinez mirrors the flavors of home for Luis Martinez which include dishes his grandmother used to prepare. Step inside for a satisfying meal, and maybe stay awhile for some refreshing libations and experience the flavors from the home of Luis Martinez at La Taperia Martinez in Bonifacio Global City. 

Cocktails, Tapas And Hearty Euro-Asian Plates At Mita Kitchen + Lounge In Molito Lifestyle Center

For southies, it's a familiar name associated with soothing brews of freshly brewed coffee paired with comforting cuisine in a quaint casual neighborhood setting. Now, there's more than just coffee behind the name as Mita Kitchen + Lounge presents an entirely new dining concept to highlight a sumptuous menu with their Euro-Asian Plates at Molito Lifestyle Center...

Going beyond and building on the original café dining concept in Parañaque, the family behind Mita Kitchen + Café spins off a new concept with Mita Kitchen + Lounge at Molito Lifestyle Center showcasing an expanded menu. The "lounge" label in the new concept is expressed with an extensive selection of cocktails, tapas and hearty dishes inspired by their culinary take on Euro-Asian Plates. It's a concept that fits in nicely with the Molito Lifestyle Center's market profile as Mita Kitchen + Lounge is poised to be the next exciting dining and bar destination down south. Step inside for some soothing libations. And a comforting meal...

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...

The Bistro Group Food Crawl at Robinsons Magnolia Part 5: In a Spanish Mood at Las Flores

Hearty, traditional and soulful, Spanish flavors come to life at The Bistro Group's newest brand in its growing portfolio of unique restaurant concepts. It's a Spanish afternoon at Las Flores in Robinsons Magnolia...

The Bistro Group continues to build its impressive roster of dining concepts with the addition of Las Flores, a contemporary Spanish Tapas Restaurant and Cocktail Bar with branches at S Maison in Conrad Manila, Greenbelt, The Podium, Festival Mall, Uptown Bonifacio, Okada Manila, Makati's Legazpi Village and now at Robinsons Magnolia. It's the fifth stop in The Bistro Group Food Crawl at Robinsons Magnolia, read on and join the tour with a virtual taste of traditional Spanish flavors at Las Flores...

Set Sail for an Epic Culinary Journey at The Admiral Club Manila Bay in Admiral Hotel Manila - MGallery

There's just nothing quite like a sumptuous feast by the bay. And the newest luxury boutique hotel along the iconic boulevard offers some of the best buffet dining with its lavish and curated selection of dishes inspired by flavors from around the world. One more colorful layer of memorable stories are waiting to be discovered to complete your experience at Admiral Hotel Manila - MGallery...  

From tasty small plates to shared feasts, Admiral Club Manila Bay brings the world to your table with its impressive array of international cuisine making your visit or stay at Admiral Hotel Manila - MGallery even more special. Stories that stay becomes more than just a concept but a promise taken to heart by Accor's luxurious MGallery collection (for more on the luxury boutique property by the bay, see my previous post, Time Stops as the Past and Present Converge for Colorful New Stories at Admiral Hotel Manila - MGallery). Helmed by Executive Chef Cyrille Soenen, the acclaimed chef brings his own elegant culinary style with a lavish and distinctive French spin at Admiral Club Manila Bay. Ready for a virtual feast by the bay? Then, read on...

Nightcap at Corniche: Midnight Pica-Pica Buffet at Diamond Hotel for Night Owls and Late Night Cravings

 For the night owls, Corniche at Diamond Hotel is the place to satisfy your late night cravings...

The elegant vibe at Corniche in Diamond Hotel is transformed past ten in the evening with a sumptuous array of savory bites with Nightcap at Corniche: Midnight Pica-Pica Buffet. Available every Monday to Saturday starting at 10:30 pm to 1:00 am, diners can indulge in round after round of all-you-can-eat "pica-pica" for only P 499 per person guaranteed to satisfy any late-night cravings and enjoy live entertainment too. So come on in and unwind, and experience yet another flavorful facet of Corniche...

Head Up to Straight Up at Seda in Seda Vertis North for Tapas Night

Sunsets and sangrias become a memorable pairing as summer rolls in. And when you have a view from the roof deck high up the 24th Floor, the experience is taken to a whole new level. It's Tapas Night at Straight Up at Seda...

High above on the 24th Floor, Straight Up at Seda at Seda Vertis North offers some the best views north of the metro. And awesome cocktails, tapas and sumptuous feasts from the grill too. That's right. Head up to Straight Up at Seda for Tapas Night for a memorable evening of good food, cocktails and a stunning sunset at the elegant roof deck of Seda Vertis North. Here's a sneak peek at what you can expect from the elegant roof deck bar and restaurant...

Tasty Bites and Soothing Sips at Bar Pintxos Tapas Y Mas, Now Open at 8 Rockwell

A small plate of savory tapas and pintxos paired with a glass of wine, cocktail or beer in a breezy al fresco area, it just doesn't get better than that. It's simple pleasures like this that we've missed during the long days of quarantine. Now you can enjoy all that and more at Rockwell Center's newest dining destination... 

Bar Pintxos Tapas Y Mas opens its newest branch at 8 Rockwell adding to its roster of locations in Alabang, Bonifacio Global City, Salcedo Village and Greenbelt 5 in Makati and Cebu. And just in time too. As the metro slowly and cautiously opens up with the gradual easing of quarantine restrictions, it's a good time to savor authentic Spanish tapas and pintxos once more at Bar Pintxos Tapas Y Mas. 

Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Tapas, Cocktails, Dinner and Dessert All in One Strip: Oh My Greek, Zig Healthy Made Happy and Koomi Now Open at Greenhills Promenade

One strip for breakfast, brunch, lunch, tapas, cocktails, dinner and dessert, now that's a major food crawl at Oh My Greek, Zig Healthy Made Happy and Koomi for one memorable dining experience...

Visum Ventures, Inc. continues its aggressive expansion program with the opening of three new branches for Oh My Greek, Zig Healthy Made Happy and Koomi Natural Drinking Yogurt at Greehnhills Promenade. Conveniently located right next to each other, start and end your day with the sumptuous breakfast, brunch, lunch, tapas, cocktails, dinner and dessert offerings from Oh My Greek, Zig and Koomi now open daily from 7 am to 12 midnight to satisfy all your cravings in just a few steps. Read on for a tasty peek at the newest trio in Greenhills...

Questions Answered at Q&A Kitchen + Bar

Hidden bars with a fine dining component are nothing new to the metro's culinary scene. But here's one gem of a find at the heart of Makati's bustling Salcedo Village that's bound to make you take a second look at the kitchen plus bar concept...

The bar and dining concept has always been a tricky combination with one element meeting expectations while the other falling just a bit short. Q&A Kitchen + Bar excels on both counts, with the bar whipping out handcrafted cocktails and the kitchen serving comforting yet elegantly refined dishes with a rustic Italian spin. In a special dinner hosted by Q&A Kitchen + Bar owner Bubot Quicho and noted author Alfred Krip Yuson, a flavorful Q&A session with endless rounds of cocktails, wine, sumptuous dishes and insightful conversations led to a memorable evening of good vibes. Read on for a taste and feel of Q&A Kitchen + Bar...

#SangriaWineNot: Tapas, Sangrias and Spanish Cuisine at Ponce in Quezon City

Some days just call for a refreshing sangria. It is, in fact, the answer to a question that you've already long forgotten after another round. So have another along with some tapas and spend a Spanish afternoon without driving all the way to the usual destination down south in Makati or Bonifacio Global City. You'll find all the essential elements for that laid-back Spanish afternoon or evening, and then some, right here at Ponce...

The bustling neighborhood of Quezon City welcomes its newest dining destination with that cool Spanish vibe at Ponce, and it's the perfect spot for that late afternoon tipple of sangrias and tapas. Come on in for a round or two, better yet, stay for lunch or dinner and indulge in a mouthwatering array of Spanish dishes...at Ponce.

After Five: Wine, Tapas and Desserts at The Grid Food Market In Power Plant Mall

When you're way too early for dinner, The Grid Food Market is exactly where you want to be. Here's what ending the day is like with a pre-dinner tipple and tasty bites at The Grid Food Market...

Wine and tapas. And awesome desserts. With so many tempting options, The Grid Food Market at Power Plant Mall in Rockwell is the perfect spot for a late afternoon or early evening casual dining experience with glasses of wine, tasty tapas and some indulgent desserts (for more on The Grid Food Market, see my earlier posts, Gochu-Gang, Beefier and Babu: By The Numbers with Stalls 5, 6 and 7 at The Grid Food Market in Power Plant Mall featuring the Korean-inspired cuisine of Chef Patrick Go at Gochu-Gang, the rich and authentic Malaysian flavors of Chef Him Uy de Baron at Babu and the signature burgers of Beefier and Rainy Days and Laksa. And Nasi Lemak. And Chicken Kalbi. And Beef Japchae. At The Grid Food Market. on my second visit). End the day, or start the evening right...at The Grid Food Market.

Scott's: New Flavors and Probably The Best Laksa in Town at Ascott Bonifacio Global City

Exciting global cuisine made with the freshest, local ingredients, Ascott Bonifacio Global City unveils its newest culinary concept... 

Ascott Bonifacio Global City recently launched its casual all-day dining restaurant, Scott's, the newest dining destination at The Fort. And here's a secret. It's home to probably the best Laksa in town...

Reunirse: Alba Restaurante Espanol Opens at Estancia Mall

For most establishments, change is key in staying relevant in an evolving culinary landscape. But for iconic institutions that have endured the test of time, consistency and tradition are what sets them apart from the rest...

That characteristic sticky thickness of the rich sauce in the signature callos, the tender and savory richness of the lengua and pure decadence of the canonigo remain unchanged for over 67 years. Change, it seems, is temporarily put on hold in an institution driven by tradition. And rightly so. Since 1952, Don Anastacio de Alba served rustic Spanish dishes at various restaurants that bears his name. Alba Restaurante Espanol, one of the metro's iconic dining institutions, continues this tradition with hearty and authentic Spanish cuisine prepared in the old-fashioned and old school style just the way it should be. It's a lasting legacy now run by the family's second generation, serving all their popular dishes tediously prepared in the same manner since the day it opened more than half a century ago. These rich flavors can now be experienced once more at their fifth and newest location at Estancia Mall... 

#SABORtheMoment: Mix N Mingle at Sabor Bar de Vinos

Finally. Quezon City needs a place like this...and about time too.

Novotel Manila Araneta Center adds a cool Spanish vibe with the recent opening of Sabor Bar de Vinos to the culinary landscape and nightlife scene up north. With its name derived from the latin word sapor which means flavor, Sabor Bar de Vinos offers a feast for the senses with its elegant interiors, savory tapas, sweet treats and refreshing libation with a cool and distinct Spanish flair. Uncorked, Sabor Bar de Vinos is ready to serve an exquisite dining, and wining, experience.

#AmoritaXAirAsia: Tapas and Sangrias at Amorita Resort Bohol's Tomar Tapas x Bar

Sun, sea and sand. Essential elements in a perfect weekend escape. Add some good food and you've got the perfect vacation...

Amorita Resort Bohol brings you all these elements in an elegant package, and you can have sun, sea and sand and a whole lot of good eats in one of Panglao Island's premier destinations. And if Spanish cuisine and tapas is what you love, Amorita Resort can easily satisfy your cravings...

Good Food Is Just Around the Corner at The Corner Market

Garden-fresh salads, succulent seafood, premium beef, indulgent desserts as well as authentic Spanish, Vietnamese, Thai, Korean, Chinese, Filipino and Japanese dishes all in one place...

It's the metro's newest foodie destination, and good food is definitely just around the corner at The Corner Market. It's more than just a food hall and an indoor market, it's a whole new world of fresh flavors developed by The Relish Group elevating the shopping and dining experience. Shop, dine and savor one of the metro's innovative concepts, now open at The Podium...

A Spanish Afternoon at Oye Tapas & Grill

Callos, Gambas and Paella, each one classic Spanish favorites. But there's more to Spanish cuisine, much more...

Chefs Joseba Sola, Juan Montel, and Tanya Dizon recreate the comforting and vibrant flavors of Spain as well as modern inventive takes on traditional Spanish cuisine at Oye Tapas & Grill. In one afternoon, enjoy and rediscover both the traditional and modern at Uptown Mall's newest dining destination...at Oye Tapas & Grill.

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...

Spanish Nights and Tapas with a Sexy Latin Vibe at Tomatito

The seductive notes of Spanish flamenco come alive with the bold and vibrant flavors of traditional and creative tapas with a unique and distinct Latin vibe...

...time for some sexy tapas at Tomatito. Inspired by the noted Spanish flamenco guitarist, Jose Fernandez Torres, also popularly known as "Tomatito" or "little tomato," Tomatito Manila recreates the cool Spanish tapas bar from the 80s with its handcrafted cocktails and innovative dishes. Bold, inventive, with a touch of sexy, Tomatito is yet another new dining destination for the new year. And the new year's looking pretty good...at Tomatito.