Saturday, September 24, 2022

Valhalla by the Bay: The Night of the Crawfish at Skal, the Biggest Viking Party at Sofitel Manila

Crawfish, crayfish, crawdaddies, crawdads, mudbugs, baybugs or yabbies, call it what you want. For one glorious evening, the crayfish rules the night at one of the largest Viking parties in Asia...


Sofitel Manila once again hosts the grandest Viking party by the bay at Skal with endless free-flowing beer, Aquavit and of course crayfish. After more than two years due to the pandemic, the epic festival returns with a bang honoring a bountiful harvest in a centuries-old Nordic tradition with sumptuous food, rounds of drinks and music. And a whole lot of crayfish too. In what may be the closest thing to Valhalla, read on and take a peek at the lavish feast and celebration...

Thursday, September 22, 2022

The Whole Nine Yards: Brotzeit Philippines Celebrates Nine Long Years in the Country with the Longest Oktoberfest Season

The end of September marks the beginning of one of the most anticipated festivals in the world. It's Oktoberfest at Brotzeit...


Brotzeit Philippines kicks off its milestone ninth anniversary with the longest Oktoberfest celebration starting September 12 to October 29, 2022. One of the country's enduring and authentic German beer bars for almost a decade, Brotzeit pulls all the stops for an epic Oktoberfest bash complete with exciting games and awesome prizes daily. Now that's reason enough to raise a toast...

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Let's Do Lunch Specials, Pizza and Pasta at Salvatore Cuomo Cafe...

New Lunch Specials, hearty pizza and pasta dishes await diners at Salvatore Cuomo Cafe. Let's do lunch at Salvatore Cuomo Cafe...


Lunch at Salvatore Cuomo Cafe in The Podium becomes a tempting proposition with their new Lunch Specials, Pizza and Pasta offerings. And desserts too. Cocktails after 5? Check out some cool deals for a refreshing tipple. Still no plans for lunch? Then, read on and see what's new at Salvatore Cuomo Cafe...

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Azuthai Thai Restaurant: First with the #ThaiSELECT Seal, First On Your List of Authentic Thai Cuisine Now Serving New Dishes

Since 2008, Azuthai Thai Restaurant has been top-of-mind when it comes to authentic Thai cuisine. It's no wonder that it's the first local restaurant to receive the coveted #ThaiSELECT seal from the Ministry of Commerce of the Royal Thai Government back in 2017. And now, Azuthai Thai Restaurant has new dishes for your next visit...


From their classic Crispy Catfish Salad to Bagoong Fried Rice, Pad Thai with Prawns and Massaman Lamb Curry, Azuthai Thai Restaurant remains at the top of your list for sumptuous and authentic Thai cuisine. One of the few and the very first local Thai restaurant with the prestigious #ThaiSELECT seal of authenticity from the Royal Thai Government, Azuthai Thai Restaurant continues to showcase homestyle Thai ingredients and recipes with their new dishes. Read on for a peek at Azuthai Thai Restaurant's new dishes...

Monday, September 19, 2022

Afternoon Tea with a Franco-Asian Spin: The Culinary Masters Afternoon Tea with Chef Justin Quek at Oasis Garden Cafe in Solaire Resort

You can have traditional afternoon tea or make it a lot more interesting and let Chef Justin Quek serve you his inspired take on sweet and savory creations. One of Singapore's celebrated culinary icons, experience afternoon tea with a unique Franco-Asian spin by Chef Justin Quek at Oasis Garden Cafe...


Spicy Prawn Noodle Soup, Odeh Odeh, Chendol Crème Brulée and Siu Mei, not what you'd expect from a traditional afternoon tea. Then again, there's nothing quite traditional with the Culinary Masters Afternoon Tea showcasing the novel and inventive fusion of Asian flavors with French techniques in an elegant and seamless blend. From September 20 to 25, Singaporean Chef Justin Quek teases your palate for afternoon tea like no other at Oasis Garden Cafe in Solaire Resort.

Sunday, September 18, 2022

The Man with the Golden Touch: Emilio Mina Celebrates 20 Years of Fine Italian Cuisine and Good Times with Caruso Ristorante Italiano

They say a good restaurant is defined by its cuisine. And rightly so. But there are some restaurants that have been associated with the creative vision of the man behind it driving its cuisine. Like Emilio Mina of Caruso Ristorante Italiano...


Celebrating twenty years of fine Italian cuisine, Caruso Ristorante Italiano reaches a milestone in its storied history. It's also a testament to the man behind the iconic Italian restaurant along Nicanor Garcia Street in Makati. The story of Caruso Ristorante Italiano is the story of Emilio Mina, from the dishes of his childhood to the elegant Italian flair of the classic Italian restaurant.

Saturday, September 17, 2022

What's New with the Croissant Lady? Take A Peek. And A Bite...

The Croissant Lady has been busy concocting sweet and savory treats from her new kitchen, and the inventive flavor combinations are from the usual...


The recent opening of the new showroom for ChefWorks Philippines and the kitchen of Croissant Lady in one cool spot has become a culinary laboratory of sorts for some of the best croissants and more in the metro (for more on the new showroom and kitchen of ChefWorks Philippines and Croissant Lady, see my post Hot Off The Oven: ChefWorks Philippines and Croissant Lady Inaugurates New Home). 

Thursday, September 15, 2022

Hot Off the Oven: ChefWorks Philippines and Croissant Lady Inaugurates New Home

For Philip John Golding and Donatella Chua, the inauguration of the new home for ChefWorks Philippines and Croissant Lady is the culmination of years in the local F&B industry as well as a continuing story in their culinary journey. It's also home to the finest culinary apparel and sumptuous fresh-baked croissants...


ChefWorks Philippines and the Croissant Lady formally welcomed guests to its new home at the third floor of Pamana Building along Arnaiz Avenue in Makati. From professional chefs apparel to flaky croissants paired with coffee, Philip John Golding and Donatella Chua offer a unique spot for all your chefs uniform essentials and tasty bites in one cool spot. 

Monday, September 12, 2022

The Olive Garden Experience Comes To Manila

It's finally here. The unlimited fresh-baked breadsticks, hearty soups and salads that's at the core of the family-centric American casual dining chain along with their specialty pasta dishes and many more finally comes to Manila. Take a closer and tasty peek at Olive Garden... 


Lasagna Fritta, Seafood Alfredo, Shrimp Scampi, Fettuccine Alfredo and Chicken Parmesan. Or why not create your own pasta? Bring your appetite, Olive Garden serves up a feast with an all-star cast of sumptuous bestsellers. The Bistro Group brings the much celebrated and quintessential Olive Garden experience with its Never-Ending garden-fresh salads, homemade soups and fresh-baked breadsticks along with its repertoire of classic pasta dishes from the largest American-Italian restaurant chain in the US to the Philippines at Mall of Asia. Hungry? Then, read on...

Saturday, September 10, 2022

A Bar, Speakeasy, Patisserie, Deli and French Fusion Restaurant in the Basement at Somm's Table

Where to find Makati's newest and coolest bar, speakeasy, patisserie, deli and restaurant? Just head down the basement at Somm's Table...


Michelin-star trained chefs Raphael Gries and Julien Sobolewski bring their own unique take on creative and innovative French cuisine, traditional patisserie and deli with a cool speakeasy and contemporary bar vibe at Somm's Table. Makati's newest dining and bar destination, Somm's Table is located at the basement of the Corner Exchange Building along Bolanos Street in Makati. The unique location becomes part of the charm and experience in this bar, patisserie, deli and restaurant. At Somm's Table, going down the basement is the surest way to an elevated bar and dining experience.