Rock Even Harder at Hard Rock Cafe Manila, Now Open at Conrad S Maison

 It's back. Time to rock even harder...

The Bistro Group and Hard Rock International collaborate for the epic return of Hard Rock Cafe Manila, the All-American themed restaurant, at Conrad S Maison in Pasay City. A new generation can now experience good old fashioned rock & roll, drinks and great food all in one place. The metro rocks to the beat once more...at Hard Rock Cafe Manila. 

Yakitori Perfection at Toritake

Tender and juicy with a savory sweetness and mild hints of smoky notes, its pure yakitori perfection... 

...at Toritake. Since it opened middle of last year, it's been a favorite stop of mine for authentic yakitori (for more on Toritake, see my previous post, From Shibuya To Manila: Toritake Fires Up The Yakitori Grills at U. P. Town Center). Masterfully grilled, perfected by over 50 years of experience since it opened its very first branch in Shibuya back in 1963, each skewer is the culmination of a long and tedious process that begins with the careful selection of fresh and never frozen chickens down to time and temperature at the grill.   

Indulgence Comes Humming Your Way with The Hummingbird Cake from Flour Pot Manila

Tall layers of tempting cake frosted with sinful buttercream topped with fresh strawberries, pure indulgence hums with each slice and bite.

Known for her Rum Butter Cake and other signature cake creations like the Tres Leches Cake and Malacanang Roll, Rhea Castro-Sysip of Flour Pot Manila offers yet another decadent experience with the elegant Hummingbird Cake...

#DangerouslyAddictive and #DangerouslyMasarap: Irvin's Salted Egg Potato Chips

Open a bag and you just can't stop...

It's a story that began ten years ago with Irvin's Seafood Restaurant in Singapore's River Valley known for their signature Salted Egg Crabs. The dish was so popular, they began making salted egg snacks sold in bottles leading to the now famous Irvin's Salted Egg Potato Chips and exciting new variants like Irvin's Salted Egg Fish Skin. Taking this uniquely Singaporean flavor beyond the usual savory dishes, now you can simply open up a bag of Irvin's Salted Egg for some serious snacking but be warned, it's #DangerouslyAddictive...  

Wingin' It At Buffalo Wild Wings

Looking for a quick bite? Why not wing it...

...at Buffalo Wild Wings. The all-American chain which started in Ohio more than thirty years ago with its cool sports bar vibe and signature wings continues to score with its game-winning menu (for more on Buffalo Wild Wings, see my earlier post, Changing The Game at Buffalo Wild Wings). With time to spare for a light afternoon snack, it's time to wing it at Buffalo Wild Wings.

Afternoon Churros and Ensaimada with Spanish Chocolate at Cafe Ysabel

A slow rainy afternoon after the festive new year celebrations is the perfect time to pause and reflect...and enjoy a soothing cup of Spanish Chocolate with Churros and Ensaimada at Cafe Ysabel.

For decades, Cafe Ysabel has been a part of many memorable stories and experiences. The move to a new location is a continuing story in Cafe Ysabel's enduring tale, a new chapter promising even more memorable moments.

Seeing A Pair of Old Friends at Italianni's

Days like this call for some classic pasta dishes. Make that two. Time to see some old friends and favorites at Italianni's...

When it comes to seafood pasta dishes, it's always the Seafood Cioppino at Italianni's that's top-of-mind. Or the Shrimp Fra Diablo. These signature dishes from Italianni's never fail to warm up both the palate and soul, just like old friends.

Salad Days and Starting Right For The New Year

Another new year brings with it a new set of resolutions, including a more balanced diet with salads and vegetables. 

And to help you get started, here's five refreshing salads prepared by Makati Shangri-La, Manila's Executive Chef, Nicola Canuti, presented during World Food Day for your table (for more on the previous World Food Day celebration at Makati Shangri-La, Manila's Circles Events Cafe, see my earlier post, Fresh, Local and Sustainable: Celebrating World Food Day at Makati Shangri-La, Manila's Circles Events Cafe). Check out the recipes below and start the new year with a healthier diet and lifestyle...

Flavors of Palawan: Authentic Italian Cuisine at San Vicente's Marina Terrace Restaurant

When you bring together a couple of Italians and some of Palawan's freshest produce and seafood together, you just know good things are bound to happen...

The very first authentic Italian restaurant in San Vicente, Palawan, Marina Terrace Restaurant brings rustic Italian cuisine to the island with its wide array of comforting dishes from the old world. Palawan's San Vicente, the island's last frontier, offers a world natural wonders and flavors (for more on Palawan's San Vicente, see my earlier post, Flavors of Palawan: Discover The Last Frontier at San Vicente's Club Agutaya). And you can count Marina Terrace Restaurant as one of San Vicente's emerging dining destinations, read on for more or visit their website at http://palawanexplore.com/our-services/marina-terrace-restaurant/.

Noodles and Dumplings...Back at Paradise Dynasty.

Prosperity and long life. Starting the new year right with noodles and dumplings...at Paradise Dynasty.

Singapore's popular noodles and dumplings chain, Paradise Dynasty, satisfies your noodle and dumpling fix to get you on the right track for the new year. Authentic hand-pulled noodles and handcrafted dumplings, there's just no better way to welcome and celebrate the new year (for more on Paradise Dynasty, see my earlier posts, Paradise Just Got A Whole Lot Closer: Paradise Dynasty Opens At The Podium on the opening of The Podium location last year, Noodles and Dumplings...at Paradise Dynasty. on their signature dishes, and Four New Dishes and Four More Reasons To Visit Paradise Dynasty on tasty new additions to the menu).