Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Sundays Mean Sunday Roast. At L'Opera Ristorante Italiano...

Sundays are always special. At L'Opera Ristorante Italiano, Chef Paolo Nesi pulls all the stops for the lavish Sunday Roast. And with Mother's Day just a few days away, the Sunday Roast at L'Opera Ristorante Italiano is one tempting option you can't pass up...


Imagine a carving station loaded with Porchetta, Roast Beef, Roast Pork Belly, Roasted Leg of Lamb and Roast Chicken plus salads, tasty starters and sides. It's a rustic and savory feast in the Tuscan tradition orchestrated by Chef Paolo Nesi at L'Opera Ristorante Italiano. Book your table and pick up a plate...

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Bump Up The Mid-Week Hump With Refreshing Rounds And Tasty Bites At Apartment 1B x Elias Taproom

You've made it through the hectic mid-week rush. And there's no better way to jumpstart the coming weekend with a few rounds of artisan craft beer and savory bites. Where? At Apartment 1B x Elias Taproom in BGC...


Exquisite craft beer paired with comforting cuisine, it's the pairing we all need after scaling the mid-week hump. It's time to celebrate all the small wins in a big way with your favorite local craft brew on tap and some savory nibbles at Apartment 1B x Elias Taproom...

Sunday, May 3, 2026

In San Juan, Francesco's Is Still The Spot For Sumptuous Italian Flavors

The culinary scene in the quiet San Juan neighborhood is quietly emerging as one of the most popular dining destinations in the metro. One of the key drivers of this resurgence is Francesco's by consultant Chef Kalel Chan and owner Kelvin Yu. If you still haven't dined at this little spot of Italy in San Juan, now's the time with Mother's Day just around the corner...

Since my first visit two years ago, Francesco's full transition under consultant Chef Kalel Chan brings a renewed focus to Italian culinary tradition and innovation in a seamless weave with its impressive repertoire of classic Italian offerings. Step inside Francesco's and experience a taste of Italy in San Juan...

Friday, May 1, 2026

Creative And Innovative Cuisine Brings Familiar Flavors To A Whole New Level At Qui Pan Asian Brasserie

When a sudden craving for kare-kare takes you down a different path far from the usual route, you just know you're on the right track in expanding your palate to new flavorful experiences. Is it still authentic? Then again, maybe the better question is why be limited or constrained by rules of tradition?


The festive celebration of Filipino Food Month last April revealed the many intricate and colorful layers in the tapestry of local cuisine. Tradition and creative innovation continue to weave flavorful stories in our evolving culinary scene, offering new and even unexpected renditions. Rediscover Filipino and Asian flavors with a refreshed perspective and palate at Qui Pan Asian Brasserie...

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Seal The Deal With The Ebisu Business Lunch At Sakagura

Sakagura at One Bonifacio High Street Mall takes your lunch dining experience up a notch with excellent value and flavor. It's time to fire up the Konro Grill for the Ebisu Business Lunch at Sakagura...


A sake bar and izakaya, Sakagura by The Nikkei Group transforms the usual lunch game with its elegant Ebisu Business Lunch sets. Available every Monday to Thursday from 12:00 nn to 5:00 pm for dine-in, the Ebisu Business Lunch is a solid set with a tasty starter, sumptuous main course, gohan, an indulgent dessert and refreshing beverage in one all-inclusive bundle. With three options to choose from, Sakagura elevates the lunch game with the Grilled Madai Set (P 980) featuring the prized Japanese Red Sea bream, the Tori Katsu Set (P 680) with tori katsu curry and the Kaisendon (P 850) with salmon trout and maguro on sushi rice. Where's lunch? Where else but Sakagura for the Ebisu Business Lunch...

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

One More Round: Apartment 1B x Elias Wicked Ales & Spirits Taproom At Arthaland Century Pacific Tower BGC Turns One

Craft beer on tap and comfort food, it's a formula that's worked for Apartment 1B x Elias Wicked Ales & Spirits Taproom now marking its milestone first year anniversary. Now that calls for a craft beer pairing flight...


Apartment 1B x Elias Wicked Ales & Spirits Taproom celebrates one year of comforting cuisine, refreshing libations and good vibes. The novelty of the pairing, good food by Apartment 1B and good craft beer by Elias Wicked Ales & Spirits is a winning formula that just works. Still young and evolving, the unique taproom concept at the center of BGC has steadily built its own loyal customer base in search of a spot they can call their own. The welcoming space is a refreshing break from the usual crowded bar scene, designed specifically for easy fuss-free evenings, casual meet-ups and unhurried conversations. Plus, fresh craft beer from Elias Wicked Ales & Spirits that's always on tap and the sumptuous cuisine fresh off the kitchen from Apartment 1B to complete the picture, the concept just works. And one year later, the food and the local craft beer remains the top draw at Apartment 1B x Elias Wicked Ales & Spirits Taproom...

Monday, April 27, 2026

The Filipino Story On A Plate: Acclaimed Chef Reggie Aspiras And CCA Manila Brings Traditional Local Flavors to BGC At The Launch of The Philippine Heritage Kitchen

Finally, a space for "living" Filipino food focusing on traditional ingredients, regional immersion and engaging culinary storytelling comes to BGC. A timely and relevant culinary initiative led by renowned Chef Reggie Aspiras and CCA Manila focused on documenting, preserving and sharing authentic Filipino regional cooking through workshops, shared tables and education, the Philippine Heritage Kitchen is both a space and movement to keep these cherished traditions alive. Step inside the Philippine Heritage Kitchen and experience the vibrant and colorful story of the Filipino experience shared with each dish...


In one afternoon, the nostalgic flavors from our collective memories takes the spotlight in a celebration of shared stories that shaped and defined our identity. Championed by Chef Reggie Aspiras in partnership with CCA Manila, the Philippine Heritage Kitchen is more than just food. It's "a story of community, culture and purpose" bridging the gap between historical practices and modern dining preserving traditional cooking methods and passing it on to the next generation. That afternoon at Origine in Brittany Hotel BGC, the Philippine Heritage Kitchen showcased the culinary heritage of the Ilocos Region with the Flavors of the North. Cooking demos, a bazaar featuring regional produce and a sumptuous buffet feast with an impressive spread of regional northern specialties capped the event. Read on for a tasty peek of the Philippine Heritage Kitchen...

Saturday, April 25, 2026

The Midday Dining Experience, Refined With An Elegant French Connection: The Parisian Brunch At Bistrot Le Coucou

The elegantly muted stone grey tones are washed in bright natural light, in stark contrast to the usual amber warmth from the glow of its modern light fixtures at dinner revealing another facet to Bistrot Le Coucou's many faces. It's time for brunch at Bistrot Le Coucou with the new Parisian Brunch menu...


The allure of indulgent sweet notes and comforting savory bites in between breakfast and lunch remains as popular as ever. Admit it, "brunch" just has a much better ring to it than say, "lunch." And that short window in between meals offers unique renditions for tasty bites and a culinary style all its own. Luis Martinez takes on this popular mealtime tradition with that elegant French flair with the Parisian Brunch at Bistrot Le Coucou... 

Friday, April 24, 2026

Four Of A Kind: Four Restaurants In One Cool Spot At The Split In BGC

Providore, Friends & Family Upside Down, Saboten Express and Chotto Matte. Four innovative culinary brands in one convenient location. Step inside The Split in BGC...


Raintree Hospitality, one of the country's leading restaurant groups, unveils yet another innovative concept in its growing portfolio. Four brands for split cravings and a shared vibe with a totally new and unique personality, The Split in BGC presents interesting dining options all from one kitchen. Ready to step inside the four-in-one concept? Then, read on...

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

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...