Grillin' At The April CCA Manila Monthly Mixer

Another proud CCA Manila alumnus comes home as Chef Jonvic Mangibin takes over the grills at the CCA Show Kitchen for the April Monthly Mixer series...

A monthly business and networking event, the CCA Monthly Mixer Series hosted by CCA Manila Director of Culinary Innovation Chef Philip John Golding serves to connect the hospitality, food, beverage, corporate and supplier sectors in a professional community setting. The massive CCA Show Kitchen becomes an ideal space for collaborations and partnerships showcasing culinary talent and products while positioning CCA Manila as a hub for industry connection and innovation. That evening, the spotlight focused on Chef Jonvic Mangibin from CCA Manila's long and illustrious roster of successful graduates. The founder of King Inasal, Chef Jonvic Mangibin shared his take on familiar local flavors anchored on his signature chicken inasal. Read on and see what's cookin' and grillin' at the April CCA Monthly Mixer...

Taste The Sweet Difference: From The Southern Tip Of Africa To Your Plate, South African Table Grapes Finally Arrives In Manila

Finally, some sweet news. And the best part part? They come in generous bunches and juicy clusters of pure sweetness. South Africa's famed table grapes are finally here in Manila... 

The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) proudly announced the much-awaited official launch of South African grapes in the Philippines marking yet another milestone as it expands its presence in the Asian market. Straight from one of the world's most celebrated fruit-growing regions, Filipino consumers can now experience The Sweet Difference with South Africa's high-quality and naturally grown grapes. Now you can add South African grapes to your shopping list, and enjoy one of the world's sweetest harvests...

Culinary Visions, Transformed And Reimagined At Cinekulinarya Experience Hub

A full service kitchen, demo kitchen, events space, workshop venue, private dining, community hub, photo and video studio with a complete editing suite for content production, this is where culinary dreams come to life. Step inside the Cinekulinarya Experience Hub...

Noted and acclaimed Chef Philip John Golding along with entrepreneurial couple Rommel and Charisse Diaz of Artisano Studios join forces to create a unique space where unrestrained creativity meets vibrant flavors high above the Kapitolyo neighborhood in Pasig. More than just another venue, the Cinekulinarya Experience Hub reflects the crossroad of cinema and culinary artistry in one immersive space. Curious? Then, read on...

#Ilustrado36Years: Ilustrado Restaurant Celebrates Thirty-Six Years Of Flavorful Stories With The Exquisite Wine Pairing And Degustation Menu

Inside the historic walled city of Intramuros, the stories and flavors from the past continue to be celebrated, honored and remembered in a timeless memorial to our heritage and culture. And for three and a half decades, the flavors of Ilustrado Restaurant has been part of our own story weaving its traditional and comforting notes of timeless classics. Step inside Ilustrado Restaurant and savor the flavors you've always loved... 

In celebration of its milestone 36th anniversary, Ilustrado Restaurant reinterprets its signature Filipino-Spanish specialties in a lavish seven-course Degustation Menu with the option of a curated wine pairing experience for a memorable and nostalgic step back in time in the famed walled city. Though offered only until the end of November, the new menus represent another chapter in its journey with more Degustation Menus in the pipeline. The enduring dining establishment's colorful stories are retold with each course, offering diners a glimpse of the many exciting chapters ahead in a continuing journey of nostalgic flavors. Head on over to your table and celebrate a feast of inspired flavors at Ilustrado Restaurant...

Time stops the minute you enter the historic walled city of Intramuros. A witness to the country's many pivotal moments, Intramuros also is at the heart of a culinary renaissance anchored on tradition with a refreshed and contemporary perspective. These are indeed exciting times as the culinary landscape continues to evolve inside the walls of Intramuros, where creativity and modern expressions are enhanced by tradition, heritage and legacy. 

One of the many epicenters in this vibrant culinary revival can be found along the cobblestoned street of General Luna at Ilustrado Restaurant. Since 1989, the revered institution has taken the lead in championing traditional and local cuisine while infusing subtle modern expressions in pace with the times. It's this delicate balance that defines Ilustrado Restaurant's cuisine reflecting both timeless and comfortingly familiar notes in a fresh new way (for more on Ilustrado Restaurant, see my post Timeless And Enduring Flavors At Ilustrado Restaurant In Intramuros from two years ago). 

Inside Ilustrado Restaurant, your journey back in time is completed by the warmth of wood and stone as the perfect setting for a sumptuous meal in Intramuros. An open Hispanic-inspired garden courtyard leads you to the elegant interior dining space thick and rich with old world charm. The space becomes one of many intertwined layers that make dining in the walled city a memorable experience. 

A light and crisp finish drapes the palate with the lingering hints of grapefruit, peach and honeydew to begin your Degustation Menu experience at Ilustrado Restaurant. And yes, let's have another pour of the Pounamu Special Selection Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand please. 

The first course for the Degustation Menu at Ilustrado Restaurant, the Empanada, Kinilaw and Baked Oyster teases and delights the palate with a medley of contrasting textures and rich notes with a trio of savory bites...

...led by the fresh and bold notes of Kinilaw with Bacalao a la Vizcaina in a delicate pastry shell with vinaigrette crema, caper crisps, Spanish mackerel, succulent scallop and shrimps, lime, cane vinegar, leche de tigre, bintong kamote, grilled corn and cilantro. The intricate bite-sized creation delivers a flavorful burst with each component complementing the other in a lavish play on fresh and clean flavors. 

The Empanada warms the palate with its hearty and savory notes taking you back to countless childhood summers. Ilustrado Restaurant doesn't reinvent the beloved local staple. And rightly so. There's just no need to overcomplicate the empanada, and Ilustrado Restaurant nails it. 

The Baked Oyster, a gratinated succulent oyster draped in Miso Champagne Sabayon brings an opulent burst of briny sweetness smoothened by the cheesy crust for even more vibrant yet balanced flavors. 

For the second course, Illustrado Restaurant served its rustic Kalabasa Lentil Soup in a "palayok" baguette with creamy squash purée, yellow lentils and XO shreds enriched with silky smooth coconut milk. 

Each soothing sip leads to another with the subtle nutty sweetness and creamy richness combining for a flavor-loaded spoonful of indulgence. And the "palayok" baguette? It's the perfect vessel for the soup course, absorbing all the flavors. Try dipping the "palayok" lid on the soup and enjoy the rest of the baguette once you finish the Kalabasa Lentil Soup for a flavorful surprise. 

A glass of Wakefield Taylors Family Wines Jaraman Chardonnay announces the pairing for the third course of Prawn Laing Udon, a beautifully plated dish with butter-poached baby prawn, taro leaves, red and green chilies and coconut milk. 

With a deeper golden hue and pronounced rounded notes, the Wakefield Taylors Family Wines Jaraman Chardonnay from Australia prepares the palate for the savory richness of the Prawn Laing Udon for another masterful pairing with each sip highlighted by creamy vanilla and bright apple notes. Ilustrado Restaurant creatively reimagines the local taro leaf dish with soft and mildly chewy udon noodles for another inspired dish from the Degustation Menu. The familiar creamy, nutty, savory and spicy heat of the regional dish are complemented by the fresh butter-poached baby prawn with the udon noodles completing the elegant rendition. 

A glass of New Zealand's Pounamu Pinot Noir sets the flavorful tone for the next course with its bold hints of summer fruits, honey, coffee and cloves with just a whisper of soft pepper spices...

...for the fourth course of Bagnet Kare-Kare with thrice-cooked pork belly, roasted peanuts, toasted and ground rice, achiote and bagoong alamang. The plate becomes a colorful canvas...

...for the rich savory notes of another classic dish from Ilustrado Restaurant's repertoire of all-time bestsellers. The thrice-cooked pork belly with its delicately light and crisp texture may be the star of the plate but the equally stellar supporting cast of kare-kare sauce and fermented shrimp paste completes the colorful palette of flavors in another masterfully executed dish. Elegantly elevated, the Bagnet Kare-Kare by Ilustrado Restaurant is just one of many reasons why the dining destination remains relevant as it keeps in step with the times. 

For the fifth course, Ilustrado Restaurant refreshes one of its menu mainstays with the Kambing Kaldereta. Served in a crisp phylo shell, the fork-tender goat meat stew just melts in your mouth releasing clean savory notes. If one didn't know, the clean flavors of the Kambing Kaldereta is almost like beef without any gamey hints. The dish is served with soft and moist Mountain Rice drizzled with kaldereta oil cooked with red bell peppers. The bold flavors of the dish are matched with the Australian  Wakefield Taylors Family Wines Jaraman Shiraz with its full-bodied notes and bright hints of cherries and plums. Enjoy a bite of the stew with a spoonful of rice followed by a sip. Just perfect. 

In between courses, a refreshing Calamansi & Tanglad Granita was served to cleanse the palate for the next course...

...the Wagyu A4 with tarragon garlic butter and gratinated bone marrow with fresh parsley, crisp panko and Edam with its mild nutty, creamy notes and just a hint of saltiness to temper the richness of the beef and bone marrow. The Wagyu A4 course is paired with the Chilean duo Court Rollan "Filius" Blend De Blends and the Court Rollan "Pater" Cabernet Sauvignon with their own nuanced notes coming into play.

The legendary buttery and melt-in-your-mouth finish of the Wagyu A4 is a treat in itself made even richer by the tarragon garlic butter. Perfectly grilled to medium rare with its juicy pink center, the Wagyu A4 course caps the savory feast at Ilustrado Restaurant with its pure, clean and uncluttered beefy flavors. The gratinated bone marrow adds that final indulgent and savory finishing touch washed down perfectly by another sip of the refined Court Rollan "Pater" Cabernet Sauvignon with its bold hints of deep wood, spices and black fruit

Six courses in and the Degustation Menu recreates and captures the spirit of Ilustrado Restaurant's culinary journey anchored on traditional Filipino Spanish flavors. But save room for dessert. The indulgent trifecta of Salted Egg Brazo, Tocino del Cielo and Chocolate Bar ends the Degustation Menu on a sweet and high note. Each delicately crafted dessert delivers unrestrained pure indulgence in three variations, from the delectable creamy notes of the light pillow soft Salted Egg Brazo to the sinfully rich Tocino del Cielo and the deep flavors of the soft Chocolate Bar. 

The dessert trio is paired with the Spanish Eminencia Pedro Ximenez Jerez Sherry for an apt and fitting sweet ending to the Degustation Menu at Ilustrado Restaurant. But it gets better...

Renowned for its intense sweetness with distinctive hints of caramel, raisin and dates, the Eminencia Pedro Ximenez Jerez Sherry is best enjoyed with a light soothing sip...

...or poured on homemade Mantecado Ice Cream for added depth and complexity in flavor. But why stop there? Order up a freshly brewed Americano and drizzle a few teaspoons for even more indulgent notes. From starters to mains and dessert, the Degustation Menu at Ilustrado Restaurant is a lavish representation of imaginative storytelling behind the beloved dining destination inside the historic walled city of Intramuros. It's a story that retraces a thirty-six year journey in seven courses. And soon, you can expect even more as Ilustrado Restaurant introduces more tasting menus in the future for even more flavorful chapters in its storied journey. As food trends come and go, timeless classics endure. Like Ilustrado Restaurant in Intramuros...

Ilustrado Restaurant is located at 744 General Luna Street, Intramuros, Manila. You can also visit their FB Page at https://www.facebook.com/ilustradorestaurant/ and IG Feed at https://www.instagram.com/ilustradorestaurant/ or call 0939 920 6822 for more information and inquiries.

Dude for Food is now on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube, check out these social media accounts for regular updates on good eats. Better yet, click "Like" and "Follow" and enjoy the ride...just look for the FB and IG widgets on the right sidebar.

A New and Refined Dining Experience Comes To Quezon City at Michael Dubois Restaurant

A French chef's bold vision takes shape in the heart of Quezon City's culinary scene, adding to the colorful tapestry of diverse flavors this part of the metro. Deviating from the usual tried and tested casual and value-driven format common in the area, Chef Michael Dubois charts his own course offering an upscale dining experience at Michael Dubois Restaurant...

The promise of an elevated dining experience never fails to entice those constantly on the search for the newest culinary destination. And finding one in the most unexpected of places up north in the residential neighborhoods of Quezon City adds to the thrill and excitement of discovering one more restaurant to your growing list. But fine dining can be tricky, setting expectations both perceived and imagined. Opened just a few months back, there are still rough edges to smoothen and iron out, but Michael Dubois Restaurant offers some interesting possibilities. Managing expectations with an open mind becomes key in unveiling the countless possibilities at Quezon City's newest dining attraction. Curious? Then, read on and step inside Michael Dubois Restaurant...

Celebrating An Enduring Family Tradition: The Bacon Elegance Dinner by Jones Dairy Farm at Ruby Jack's Steakhouse & Bar

Imagine the best bacon and ham from Wisconsin transformed as the base for an elegant feast. In a creative culinary collaboration, three chefs transform bacon and ham into a lavish multi-course feast unlike any other for a one-time only dining experience. It's the Bacon Elegance Dinner by Jones Dairy Farm at Ruby Jack's Steakhouse & Bar...

Known as America's Dairyland, Wisconsin is also home to other iconic staples from the American Midwest with its  famous line of all-natural bacon, ham and sausages. And when it comes to bacon, ham and sausages, one name stands above the rest. For over 136 years, Jones Dairy Farm continues a proud family tradition with its growing range of pork products made with the Jones Difference. That means no fillers, binders, preservatives, nitrites and MSG with only pork, salt, spices and water as the primary ingredients with absolutely no artificial additives or antibiotics. The result? Pure, clean and richer flavors with every bite just the way it should be (for more on Jones Dairy Farm, see my earlier post Let's Talk Bacon. And Ham And Sausages Too By Jones Dairy Farm... from a few months back). The enduring brand's storied history is celebrated in a lavish feast featuring modern, creative and contemporary renditions of bacon and ham honoring tradition with The Bacon Elegance Dinner, a one-time culinary experience at Ruby Jack's Steakhouse & Bar. Love bacon and ham? Then, read on...

Dare To Join The Magic: We've Got Magic To Do At The Magic Table Preview In Grand Hyatt Manila

Smoke and mirrors, a sprinkling of pixie dust, a sleight of hand here and there and the alluring seduction of magic becomes the mystifying elements for a spectacular and unique dining performance at Grand Hyatt Manila...

Following the success of its long-running Le Petit Chef series, the Grand Hyatt Manila unveils yet another bold, immersive, entertaining and engaging dining experience dubbed The Magic Table high above the BGC skyline at The Penthouse. Imagine a spellbinding new encounter where culinary artistry meets magic with an intimate personal engagement as active participants. That's right, guests and diners are part of the show at The Magic Table. If you've experienced Le Petit Chef, prepare to take your next dining experience at the Grand Hyatt Manila up a notch with The Magic Table...

The Project Vino Reserve x Urban Farmers Collab Presents The Farm To Table Experience

They say the appreciation of good wine is a personal journey with multi-layered experiences in every single moment. Unhurried and at your own pace, Project Vino Reserve lets you celebrate these moments in an elegant yet intimate setting at the Proscenium Retail Row in Rockwell. Along with great wine, complete the experience with exquisite cuisine to complete the experience. In an exciting and creative collaboration, Project Vino Reserve and Urban Farmers takes your wine pairing experience up a notch with the Farm to Table experience...

The timely collaboration isn't just a mere trend, but a sign of the times where food provenance becomes a key consideration in our food choices. Fresh, sustainable organic produce is at the very heart of the advocacy of Urban Farmers, and this is masterfully rendered in a variety of exquisite dishes at Project Vino Reserve with the Farm to Table experience. 

Oysters, Wine, Sake, Sausages, Sharing Of Knowledge And Building Relevant Connections At The CCA Show Kitchen

It was a gathering of friends in the industry that became an extended classroom for culinary students and a base for establishing and reconnecting partnerships and alliances anchored on shared goals. Welcome to the CCA Business Networking Evening at the CCA Show Kitchen...

CCA Culinary Director Philip John Golding and the Business Development team recently hosted the CCA Business Networking Evening at the CCA Show Kitchen in what could be a scalable template for future collaborative events. The impressive show kitchen is an elegant state-of-the-art space featuring an intimate dining area with its own open kitchen ideal for demos and rows of actual cooking/work stations for a unique private dining experience, pop-ups, collaborations, product launches, brand activations and events. That evening, the space lit up with an engaging exchange of knowledge and ideas among restaurateurs, suppliers, entrepreneurs and industry partners as the CCA Show Kitchen kicked off the first in a series of networking events showcasing its full potential and infinite possibilities...

Food For Thought: Rediscovering Filipino Cuisine With A Fresh Perspective At The First International Manila Food Festival In Casa Buenas

In the biggest culinary event since Madrid Fusion Manila, Filipino cuisine once again takes the spotlight in a lavish spectacle spread out in four days at Newport World Resorts. The first ever International Manila Food Festival headlined by the country's best chefs both here and abroad shared a variety of flavorful expressions inspired by nostalgic memories and creativity in celebration of the local culinary heritage. 

Any local cuisine, they say is an eclectic collection of stories and memories passed down from countless generations retold in a dish. It's our identity and DNA, exquisitely plated representing who we are in multiple layers of comforting notes. At the launch and opening dinner of the International Manila Food Festival last August 7 in Casa Buenas of Newport World Resorts, guests were served a sumptuous preview of Filipino cuisine reimagined by the country's very best chefs joined by a new generation of rising stars from abroad with their own fresh, novel and creative perspective on traditional flavors. With a free reign on interpretations unbound by unwritten rules yet rooted in tradition, the formal media dinner opened up exciting possibilities on the state of Filipino cuisine on the global table. That memorable evening, new stories on local cuisine were shared and elegantly served...

Tagaytay Food Festival 2025 Day 3: From Cebu To Tagaytay, Anzani Ville Sommet's Mediterranean Flavors Shines At The Premier Southern Dining Destination

Acclaimed and award-winning Chef Marco Anzani leads the latest wave of chef-driven restaurants in the southern dining destination with the opening of Anzani Ville Sommet in Tagaytay. The entry of yet another stellar culinary institution to the growing roster of Tagaytay's dining attractions reaffirms its undisputed and much envied position as the culinary haven south of Manila. 

From Cebu to Tagaytay, Chef Marco Anzani brings his modern and contemporary spin with his bright and vibrant New Mediterranean Cuisine to Tagaytay's colorful tapestry of diverse flavors at Anzani Ville Sommet. This is Day 3 at the Tagaytay Food Festival 2025, by far the most immersive experience yet while unraveling the region's many complex layers of exquisite flavors. Read on for a taste of the sunny Mediterranean high up in foggy Tagaytay at Anzani Ville Sommet...

A Feast of Fire & Flavor: Discovery Primea and Canada Beef Fire Up an Inspired Culinary Collaboration at Flame

An exquisite beef dish always begins with the finest beef. It's this shared culinary philosophy that initiated a spark leading to an innovative collaboration anchored on shared values. And when Discovery Primea and Canada Beef come together, you just know it's a culinary event you just can't miss... 

Discovery Primea in collaboration with Canada Beef formally launched Fire & Flavor: A Culinary Collaboration showcasing the world renowned bold character and unmistakable quality of premium Canadian beef. The month-long collaboration at Flame will feature a special Fire & Flavor menu anchored on Canadian beef from June 7 to July 7, 2025. Read on for a sneak preview of Executive Chef Luis Chikiamco's culinary creations fresh off the Josper ovens of Flame... 

Cafe Ysabel Hosts Corté Riva Wines, The First Filipino Owned Wine From Napa Valley

Discovering a new wine is always a welcome experience. And when that wine is the very first Filipino-owned wine from Napa Valley, then it truly becomes special...

Cafe Ysabel and Chef Gene Gonzalez recently hosted Corté Riva, the first Filipino-owned wine from Napa Valley in a memorable evening of good food, great wine and awesome company. But it was also an evening celebrating one family's American dream, enjoyed and savored with each soothing sip. Read on for an inspired peek at Napa Valley's very first Filipino-owned wine...

A Day At The Cinema Gets The Wolfgang's Signature Touch At Wolfgang's Premiere In Gateway 2

Let's go to the movies at Wolfgang's. You read that right. In a bold and innovative move, Wolfgang's Steakhouse Grill transforms the cinema experience with an elegant and flavorful spin. A sumptuous and savory Reuben with a glass of wine? That's a day at the movies elevated up a notch with that signature Wolfgang's touch at Wolfgang's Premiere...

Imagine the latest cutting edge state-of-the-art theater technology and elegant dining with plush and soft leather La-Z-Boy recliners where you can order up gourmet sandwiches, sliders, wine or cocktails at a touch of a button. This is your next level cinema lounge made even more luxurious by Wolfgang's Steakhouse for a whole new experience. Ditch your usual popcorn and soda as Gateway 2 in Araneta City now boasts the first ever Wolfgang's Premiere in the world at Gateway Cineplex 18. And it's a cinematic blockbuster in the making set to change the way we enjoy movies. Read on for a virtual seat in the hottest new movie theater in the metro...

The Flavors of Catalan in Every Bite and Sip with El Born x Edetària Organic Grenache Wines

They say the enjoyment and appreciation of good food paired with exquisite wines is like a memorable journey. In one evening, Chef David Amoros of El Born shared his hearty renditions of classic Catalan cuisine with Nani Ramon Capdevila of Edetària and his selection of prized wines from Catalonia for an immersive deep dive into the region's culinary heart and soul. 

The pleasures of food and wine they say transports you to a different time and place, triggering fond memories and emotions for an experience remembered long after the last tasty bite and soothing sip. And so it was that evening at El Born in BGC where Chef David Amoros takes you on a flavorful journey with his masterfully executed dishes made even more special with a selection of wines from Spain's famed Terra Alta region with Edetària. The flavors of the region come to life with each plate and glass in a lavish dinner taking you to the enduring centuries old traditions of the Catalan spirit. More than just another Catalan feast, Chef David Amoros of El Born and Nani Ramon Capdevila of Edetària whisks you off to the sunny Mediterranean coasts of Catalan with their stories elegantly plated on a dish and poured in a glass. Read on for more on the El Born x Edetària wine pairing dinner and experience a flavorful journey... 

Afternoon Tea and Merienda Goes Grand as Grand Hyatt Manila Presents a New Merienda Cena Menu and a Seasonal Afternoon Tea Experience at The Lounge

Tea time? Make it grand. Transform your afternoons with a lavish culinary experience as Grand Hyatt Manila elevates the afternoon tea and local merienda tradition with its inspired and grand spin on Filipino and global flavors in an elegant setting. Afternoons just got a whole lot more luxurious with a festive celebration of exquisite flavors in that signature grand style of Grand Hyatt Manila. See you at The Lounge...

Grand Hyatt Manila recently unveiled two exceptional offerings for afternoon tea with the Merienda Cena Grand Afternoon Tea and the Wings of Spring Afternoon Tea menus at The Lounge weaving comfortingly familiar local flavors with global cuisine for a memorable dining experience. The elegant touch of Grand Hyatt Manila's Pastry Chef, Won Yeong Jeon, brings the perfect finishing sweet touch with his intricate dessert creations from cakes, pastries and parfaits for afternoon tea with unrestrained indulgence. Meet me at The Lounge for Merienda Cena Grand Afternoon Tea and Wings of Spring Afternoon Tea...

A Spanish Evening of Food and Wine at the 52nd Grand Dîner Amical & Intronisation Bailliage De Manille by Chaînes Des Rôtisseurs

Food, fine wine and fellowship are celebrated in a grand dinner at the much-anticipated annual gathering hosted by Chaînes Des Rôtisseurs inspired by the culture and rich flavors of Spain as the theme. As with the previous editions, the renowned international gastronomic society showcased the pleasures of the table in yet another culinary spectacle...

Chaînes Des Rôtisseurs recently hosted their 52nd Grand Dîner Amical & Intronisation Bailliage De Manille at Diamond Hotel for an evening of camaraderie, friendship and brotherhood shared through the passion for the culinary arts. The elegant dinner follows a long history going beyond the growing community's establishment back in 1950 in Paris. Read on for a taste of elegance, exquisite flavors and tradition with Chaînes Des Rôtisseurs... 

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...

A Culinary Flame Rekindled: Rediscover Modern Asian Flavors at Discovery Primea's Flame Restaurant

One of the metro's enduring dining destinations continues to shine its brightest as Flame Restaurant reignites its elevated and refined dining experience. It's time to rediscover the rich and sumptuous flavors of Flame Restaurant at Discovery Primea...

For nearly a decade, Flame Restaurant at Discovery Primea has sparked the local culinary scene with its distinctive blend of modern elegance and exquisite culinary innovation. After a brief refurbishment, Flame Restaurant is back shining brighter than ever with the masterfully executed repertoire of dishes by Executive Chef Luis J. Chikiamco. From elegant Asian-inspired courses, local flavors and global cuisine to fork-tender and juicy premium steaks straight off the charcoal Josper Grill, Flame Restaurant is all fired up for a memorable feast. Read on and rekindle your love for Flame Restaurant's burning passion to create and innovate flavors in a luxurious setting...

Luxe at 180 Degrees: The Tagaytay Food and Wine Festival 6-Hands Dinner at 180 by Chef Sau

Three chefs, a lavish dinner with caviar and black truffle, wine and cocktails in one elegant setting. It's Luxe at 180 Degrees down south at 180 by Chef Sau for the Tagaytay Food and Wine Festival...

Sunsets in Tagaytay becomes even more spectacular with creative handcrafted cocktails followed by an elegant dinner at one of the south's newest dining destinations. Chef Sau del Rosario along with Chefs Oliver Buenviaje and John Buenaventura recently hosted a 6-Hands Dinner last July 20 dubbed as Luxe at 180 Degrees at 180 by Chef Sau as part of the Tagaytay Food and Wine Festival. The first ever festival aims to showcase Tagaytay's transformation from a scenic retreat to a gastronomic hotspot anchored by its unique culinary traditions and diverse flavorful offerings in an epic celebration. Read on for a peek at destination dining elegantly reinterpreted at 180 by Chef Sau...