Singapore Food Republic: Cool Singaporean Flavors at The Fort

Like an old friend, HK Tan warmly welcomed us to his restaurant, Singapore Food Republic, and promised authentic Singaporean flavors for lunch. As we settled down to our seats, HK Tan gave a brief overview on the lunch menu. This was going to be another great lunch.

Singapore Food Republic is HK Tan's second Singaporean restaurant, with another, Nasi Lemak, located at Robinson's Galleria. Singapore Food Republic offers traditional and iconic Singaporean dishes, from beverages to mains, all the way to desserts.

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Food News: A Cool Treat for Dads at Naci Comfort Food

Treat your dad to a special Buffet at Naci Comfort Food on June 14, 15 and 16 for a real comfort food feast. The cool buffet includes Naci's signature Peruvian Chicken Rice and other house specialties. 

Plus, Dads get a complimentary beverage of their choice, including iced tea, beer or a glass of wine. Very cool. And there's more. Reservations made by June 10 or earlier get a 10% discount. Nice. If you're planning a special treat for your dad this weekend, this one's a pretty cool idea.

Check out my previous post on Naci Comfort Food and see some of their signature dishes here at http://dude4food.blogspot.com/2013/05/coming-home-to-naci.html.

Naci Comfort Food is located at Unit 3, Two Parkade, 7th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City or call 847-6224 & 0917-523-4315 for inquiries and reservations.

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Breakfast at F1 Hotel Manila's F All Day Dining

Early Sunday morning, the second and last day of my weekend staycation at F1 Hotel Manila. Funny how easy it is to wake up really early on a weekend, despite the late night with one too many shots of Scotch and an awesome barbecue dinner at F1 Hotel Manila's Canary Lounge. I think that's the magic of a weekend staycation, when you find yourself totally free of stress and fully recharged.

A walk down the poolside has a calming and soothing effect, and no, it's not the residual Scotch still circulating in my system. The early morning light and the still waters of the pool combine for a tranquil morning, and yet I have to remind myself that I am still in the middle of a bustling commercial district. But yet, one feels a million miles away.

Barbecue Bonding at F1 Hotel Manila's Canary Lounge

An impressive all-Filipino lunch buffet featuring a variety of regional flavors. A cool afternoon with master chefs. And an awesome barbecue dinner. And there's no better way to end Day 1 of my cool weekend staycation at F1 Hotel Manila than with another epic food trip.

F1 Hotel Manila's poolside Canary Lounge is definitely the place to be, perfect to catch the sunset with a few drinks and cocktails. And every night, the Canary Lounge hosts a barbecue dinner with Filipino, American, and Brazilian specialties, from ribs, chicken, beef and seafood. Barbecue. Beers. Bonding. Awesome.

An Afternoon with Master Chefs at F1 Hotel Manila

After enjoying an epic all-Filipino buffet lunch at F1 Hotel Manila's LUZVIMINDA Filipino Fiesta of Flavors (check out my previous post on the awesome Filipino food fiesta here at http://dude4food.blogspot.com/2013/06/simply-awesome-luzviminda-filipino.html), it was time to get to know the chefs behind the month-long food festival. Led by F1 Hotel Manila's very own Chef Sau del Rosario and assisted by Chef Willie Ertez, the culinary cast for the food festival included noted chefs from the Visayas and Mindanao who shared their distinctive style and authentic regional flavors. 

The participating chefs in F1 Hotel Manila's LUZVIMINDA Filipino Festival of Flavors spent an afternoon with guests sharing their signature regional recipes, highlighted by unique dishes from Cebu and Davao. And the best part? The recipes are included at the end of the post so you can recreate some really cool regional dishes.

Simply Awesome: The LUZVIMINDA Filipino Festival of Flavors at F1 Hotel Manila

The best of Philippine cuisine, from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, all in one place. For one whole month. Awesome.

F1 Hotel Manila launches an impressive all-Filipino buffet, the LUZVIMINDA Filipino Festival of Flavors, starting June 1 to June 30, showcasing a variety of regional flavors and a full range of dishes. Spearheaded by F1 Hotel Manila's very own Chef Sau del Rosario and assisted by Chef Willie Ertez, one can expect nothing but the very best of Philippine cuisine. With the festival's regional theme, F1 Hotel Manila tapped guest chefs from  different regions for authentic flavors, like Chef Martin Jickain from Station Juan Cafe' at the White House Boracay; young chefs Paul Sydney Uy and Karl Noel from Cebu, both successful restaurateurs specializing in Visayan cuisine; and veteran Chef Ed Tuazon and his team from Marco Polo Hotel Davao to complete the Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao culinary feast. Each chef brings their distinct style and regional flavors in one truly epic celebration of Philippine cuisine. The cool month long festival allows diners and guests to rediscover the different regional flavors, without even leaving Manila.

A Cool Staycation at F1 Hotel Manila

One cool and relaxing weekend away from home. Well, even it were just a few minutes from home, one weekend at the F1 Hotel Manila feels like you're many miles away from the hectic rush of the city. And F1 Hotel Manila is just perfect for one cool weekend staycation...

F1 Hotel Manila is the very first hotel to open at The Fort, and centrally located within walking distance to corporate offices, shopping centers and restaurants in The Fort area. Everything is just a few minutes away, it's an ideal base for a perfect weekend at The Fort.

Lombardi's: Fresh, Authentic Italian Cuisine at Shangri-La's New East Wing

Real Italian dishes. The best and freshest ingredients. All made from scratch. Every single day. And now you can get a true taste of authentic Italian flavors at Lombardi's newest location.

Chef Davide Lombardi opens his second restaurant at the new East Wing of the Shangri-La Plaza Mall, offering authentic Italian classics using the very best and freshest ingredients for a true taste of Italy. And just like his first branch that bears his name at Robinson's Magnolia, one can expect rustic and traditional Italian dishes the way it should be. Born and raised in Milan, Davide Lombardi's passion for for cooking began at an early age, helping his grandmother in the kitchen while preparing family meals. Thus eventually led to stints with some of the famous restaurants in Italy, and then to Paris where he worked for fifteen years. It was in Paris where he met his wife, and moving to the Philippines was just a matter of time. Chef Davide Lombardi brings with him years of experience, and one of his goals is to bring the authentic taste and experience of Italian cuisine. At Lombardi's, you get exactly that, real Italian dishes true to its origins using the best and freshest ingredients, and never tweaked to suit the local palate.

Calderon Cocina Tapas y Bebidas: Authentic Spanish Cuisine Comes to San Juan

There is an old Spanish saying that goes "a full stomach makes a happy heart." At Calderon Cocina Tapas y Bebidas, I did leave with a full tummy, and needless to say, a very happy heart. Now you don't have to go far for authentic Spanish dishes and tapas, just head down to Calderon.

Calderon Cocina Tapas y Bebida is a culinary collaboration of Monchet Carballo (the man behind Sabor de Espana at the Salcedo Market), Marmi Perez, Angela Melo and Chef Rafa Ysip. And their passion for Spanish cuisine is immediately evident once you enter and taste Calderon's signature dishes. Authentic, rustic and rich, just the way I remember it. And at Calderon, the dishes are comfortingly familiar, yet there is something refreshing and new.