What's In The Pot? Sinigang na Tuna...

A bowl of comforting sinigang is transformed with slabs of fresh yellowfin tuna loin...

The vibrant and refreshing tartness and sour notes of this traditional Filipino soup never fails to tickle the palate. The local sinigang is usually made with pork, fish and shrimp along with a variety of fresh vegetables, simmered in a sour broth infused with tamarind. During the quarantine, we made a pot with the remaining slab of premium sashimi-grade yellowfin tuna loin for an indulgent spin on the local favorite.

Pizza, Pasta and Paella, Delivered Straight To You by Discovery Primea's Tapenade on the Go

The recent transition to Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine in the metro from the more stringent ECQ has allowed limited mobility and access, then again, why risk it? The threat of the viral pandemic is still very much here bringing with it the new normal. Stay home and stay safe, and let Discovery Primea bring your favorite dishes from Tapenade to your home with Tapenade on the Go...

Pizza, pasta and paella on the go. The Tapenade experience now comes to you, straight to your home. Savory pizza, comforting pasta and rustic paella each prepared by the master chefs of Discovery Primea's Mediterranean restaurant, Tapenade, now delivers with Tapenade on the Go. With the implementation of MECQ in the metro until the end of May, enjoy your favorite pizza, pasta and paella by Tapenade in the safety and comfort of home... 

Sashimi at Home During the Quarantine? The Sustainable Grocer Makes It Easy...

You know staying home is the right thing to do even when the transition from Enhanced Community Quarantine to Modified Community Quarantine takes effect in the metro. The viral pandemic remains a very real threat and the only way to suppress the transmission of Covid 19 is to simply stay home. And when a sudden craving for sashimi hits, staying home becomes even more challenging. But that's where The Sustainable Grocer Online Shop comes in...

Fresh, premium and sustainable sashimi-grade tuna are now available for delivery from The Sustainable Grocer Online Shop along with several convenient payment options. Sashimi at home during the quarantine? Now you can, with The Sustainable Grocer Online Shop... 

#DeliciousonDemand: Pick-Up or Delivery, Enjoy Hearty Family Feast Meals and Decadent Cakes by Plana's Pantry at Home

Slowly but surely, the transition from Enhanced Community Quarantine to Modified Community Quarantine in the metro is an encouraging development. A surge in new cases is expected as tests are ramped up, a reminder that the threat is still very much here. Staying home is still the safest way to flatten the curve. And when cravings for a sumptuous family feast lingers, relax. Plana's Pantry now offers both delivery and pick-up...

Hickory BBQ Ribs, Lengua and comforting pasta dishes along with decadent cakes, special celebrations at home during the quarantine are made even more special and convenient by Plana's Pantry with its delivery and pick-up options. That's #DeliciousonDemand. Read on for a tasty peek at sumptuous family style cuisine by Plana's Pantry...

#LydiasLechonBringsHappiness: Mother's Day Week Family Boxes, Delivered Straight to Your Home by Lydia's Lechon

Everyone needs a little happiness during the quarantine. And it now comes in a box, delivered straight to you...

Each passing day brings us a step closer to finally flattening the curve. In these trying times headlined by the threat of a viral pandemic and the continued enforcement of the Enhanced Community Quarantine, a taste of a familiar favorite can just make those days at home so much better. Lydia's Lechon, one of the country's iconic names in the all-Filipino classic of charcoal roasted whole lechon, brings happiness in a box delivered conveniently to your doorstep. It's innovative products like these new Family Boxes created for Mother's Day Week that keep Lydia's Lechon on top of the game (for more on Lydia's Lechon, see my previous posts, #EverydayLechonHappiness: Lydia's Lechon Turns 55 marking their corporate milestone and Happiness in a Box: The New Lechon-in-a-Box by Lydia's Lechon on the preview of their latest new offerings).

#MenyaKokoroDelivery: Your Favorite Bowl of Tokyo Mazesoba by Menya Kokoro, Delivered...

There's just nothing quite like a comforting bowl of Tokyo Mazesoba delivered straight to your home during the Enhanced Community Quarantine. Menya Kokoro now delivers to homes all around the metro to get you through the social distancing protocols that are now the new normal.  

Contact tracing, social distancing and Covid 19, new words for the new normal triggered by a viral pandemic. Staying home becomes a critical measure to flatten the curve and stop the spread. The food delivery concept has been around for quite some time and for many at home during the quarantine, the true value of its convenience becomes the new normal. And it becomes even more special when your favorite bowl of Tokyo Mazesoba by Menya Kokoro is delivered straight to your home (for more on Menya Kokoro and their specialty Tokyo Mazesoba, see my earlier posts, #TokyosNumber1Mazesoba: Prepare For A New Ramen Experience by Menya Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba on their launch last year and Mazesoba on a Cloudy Day at Menya Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba). Ready for your sumptuous bowl of Tokyo Mazesoba by Menya Kokoro? Read on...

#TasteJapan: Snack-on-the-Go with the New Deli Bread Series by Fuwa Fuwa

Breaking bread has never been this tasty. Come break bread and discover a whole new way of snacking on-the go with fresh-baked goodness made with the highest quality the Japanese are known for...

Nippon Premium Bakery Inc. rolls out its newest creation, Fuwa Fuwa Deli Bread Series along with new variants from its Sandwich and Bun Series to complement its current line-up of fresh-baked products. Bacon and Cheese Bread and Cheese Mayo Bread, Sweet Cream Cheese Bun and Strawberry Spread & Margarine Filled White Bread plus a whole lot of other tasty options in an impressive selection, it's time for a quick yet satisfying snack with the new Fuwa Fuwa Deli Bread Series and other tempting options by Nippon Premium Bakery Inc. Take a peek at what's new from the leading manufacturer and retailer of Japanese baked products...  

Discover Davao with Dayaw: The Flavors of Davao at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila's Cucina

The rich tapestry of Filipino flavors is showcased once more at Cucina, this time with regional cuisine from the deep south...

A country or region's cuisine, many say, is the best way to know more about its culture. Discover Davao through its dishes as Marco Polo Ortigas Manila celebrates our diverse culinary heritage in a sumptuous buffet dubbed Dayaw: The Flavors of Davao from March 14 to 29 at Cucina.

The all-day dining restaurant of Marco Polo Ortigas Manila regularly serves local regional dishes in its extensive buffet offerings taking guests and diners on a culinary journey around our different islands (for more on their previous offerings, see my posts, Amazing Ilocos: Bagnet, Empapanada, Dinengdeng, Dinardaraan, Papaitan and More at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila's Cucina featuring the hardy flavors of the north, Kaon 'Ta sa Cucina! Savor Ilonggo Flavors at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila's Cucina on Visayan favorites, Pina Mania: The Flavors of Manila, Cebu and Davao Converge at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila's Cucina and A Weekend Fiesta at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila's Cucina). This time, Davao takes the spotlight at Cucina... 

Set Course Lunch or A La Carte, Enjoy a Sumptuous Lunch at Raffles Makati Hotel's Mireio

When a simple set course or a la carte lunch becomes an elevated dining experience, you know you're in a special place. From the food to the service and the elegant space itself, Mireio at Raffles Makati Hotel transforms any meal with its distinctive Provencal spin...

Seared Hokkaido Scallops, Emerald Sauce, Fresh Mango Condiment

Mireio at Raffles Makati Hotel is one of those rare places in the metro that transports you faraway to the sunny countryside of Provence with its graceful interiors, impeccable service and exquisite cuisine (for more on Mireio, see my posts, A Provencal Lunch with Chef de Cuisine Herve Clair at Mireio showcasing Chef Herve's Provencal-inspired dishes, Brunch Redefined at Mireio's Luxe Sunday Brunch on their lavish brunch buffet and A Very Raffles Weekend on a memorable staycation with breakfast at Mireio). A lunch date at Mireio becomes equally special, with Chef de Cuisine Herve Clair's classic and elegantly-plated dishes. Simply choosing a starter can become challenging with so many tempting options. Seared Hokkaido Scallops (P 1,150) on Emerald sauce with a side of Fresh Mango Condiment for starters? Yes, please...

A 62 Year-Old Restaurant Still Dishes Out Good Eats: Shantung Restaurant in QC's West Avenue Serves Nostalgic Favorites

In an age of non-stop "instagrammable" consumption, our daily feed is often bombarded with the next hottest thing. But food trends come and go. Then, there are places that have endured the test of time with comfortingly familiar dishes that trigger fond and nostalgic memories. One of these iconic establishments is the 62 year-old Shantung Restaurant...

Named after the coastal province in Northern China, Shantung Restaurant continues a family's rich legacy with dishes that have become part of the local culinary mainstream. Since it opened back in 1958 in Binondo, generations of families have celebrated milestones and memorable meals at Shangtung Restaurant. And since it moved to Quezon City's West Avenue, it still dishes out good eats after 62 years without skipping a beat. When everyone excitedly awaits the next big food trend, it's reassuring to know that some things in this world don't change remaining exactly the same way as we all remember it. That's the way it's always been at Shantung Restaurant...