A Culinary Mixtape of Familiar All-Time Classics And An Exciting New Spring Menu Tops The Charts At Oriental Palace

When it comes to Chinese food, everyone has their go-to list of top picks like your favorite playlist of cool tunes. Then there are times when you just want to change things up with a mashup of classics along with a mix of new dishes just to keep things interesting. And that's exactly what it's like each time you dine at Oriental Palace in Quezon City. It's hit after hit with both familiar renditions and new flavors from the Spring Menu for your growing playlist of flavorful tracks.

Since 1978, the family-run establishment has been serving traditional Cantonese cuisine and specialty seafood dishes that keeps generations of loyal diners returning again and again. Like pulling out your fave playlist to set the mood, Oriental Palace always hits the right notes just like your feel good collection of tunes. And the new Spring Menu presents some great additions to your curated compilation of tasty tracks. Come on in and enjoy the feast...

Breaking Down The Classic Cheeseburger At The March CCA Monthly Mixer

What's your idea of the perfect cheeseburger? Chef Aaron Lau of Booya Bagels and EAPPOC Pizza breaks it down at the recent CCA Manila Monthly Mixer hosted by Chef Philip John Golding...

As with previous editions of the CCA Manila Monthly Business Mixers, new ideas were shared and highlighted in the spirit of collaboration among industry leaders and rising innovators in the F&B community. That evening, acclaimed bagel and Detroit-style pizza master Chef Aaron Lau responded to a question he's often asked. And his answer, presented in a Wagyu Cheeseburger, unveiled infinite possibilities for a novel concept. 

A Frozen Promise Fulfilled Inspired By Nostalgic Memories And Moments With Each Scoop And Pint By Marcelo's Microcreamery

"Ice cream for me, has always been a time machine. One scoop can take you back to a rainy Tuesday after school, a noisy Sunday fiesta, or the quiet warmth of your grandmother's kitchen. I didn't look at a recipe book. I looked back. These flavors are my core memories, churned into something new. I invite you to taste my childhood. Welcome to the journey." 

John Marcelo takes you on a nostalgic journey inspired by flavorful moments and memories from the past reimagined in an indulgent scoop of traditional and timeless comforting local notes with a new brand in an emerging and competitive premium artisanal ice cream market. Anchored on Filipino flavors, Marcelo's Microcreamery freezes both heritage and innovation in a decadently seamless blend for a unique ice cream experience setting it apart from the usual options on the supermarket's frozen section. More than just another ice cream brand, Marcelo's Microcreamery is a celebration of both heritage and national identity elegantly packed in a pint. Local is the new premium, transformed and celebrated in a bold new expression of pure indulgence. 

Doubled Up Burgers, Pizza, Happy Hour And Good Times At Big Belly Burgers

Happy Hour starts early at Big Belly Burgers. Starting at 12:00 nn to 6:00 pm and 9:30 pm till closing, it's never too early or too late to enjoy three cocktails for only P 595+. Then there's the burgers, pizza and other savory bites to keep the good times rolling...

Almost three years since it landed in Manila straight from Siargao, Big Belly Burgers continues to ride the wave anchored on the specialty char-grilled Wagyu burger creations by the Catalan duo of Chef Miguel "Mingu" Marcelino and Marc Alberich. Now with an expanded menu featuring their newest obsession in the form of pizza and many more dishes, Big Belly Burgers rides the next wave in its continuing journey and exploration of savory flavors. Plus, there's Happy Hour too in two shifts so you don't miss out...

Cravings Satisfied With The Wild West Steakhouse Plates At Longhorn Steakhouse

Satisfying big appetites doesn't mean busting your wallet. Not at Longhorn Steakhouse. A full set with starter, entrée and beverage, the Wild West Steakhouse Plates offers both flavor and value in one cool package you just can't pass up...

Known for their signature steaks done right, you can also enjoy a sumptuous meal at Longhorn Steakhouse changing the usual mathematics adding up to real value. Starting at only P 595+, a sumptuous lunch at Longhorn Steakhouse comes in a new equation for more bang for your buck. Now let's have lunch...

Sunday Flavors: Book Your Table For The Sunday Roast At L'Opera Ristorante Italiano

Porchetta, roasted pork belly, roast beef, roasted lamb leg and roast chicken. Plus salads, soup, cheese and charcuterie too. It's a savory and sumptuous all-roast feast with Italian flair for Sunday's best. Take a peek at the Sunday Roast in L'Opera Ristorante Italiano, and come hungry...

Since 1994, L'Opera Ristorante Italiano helmed by Italian Chef Paolo Nessi delighted our palates with his comforting and rustic take on traditional Tuscan cuisine using the finest Italian ingredients masterfully executed with each dish. And on Sundays, Chef Paolo Nessi draws inspiration from fond childhood memories of family gatherings celebrated with a savory medley of sumptuous roast meats recreated once a week for one of the restaurant's popular attractions. Grab a plate. A big plate. It's time for the Sunday Roast at L'Opera Ristorante Italiano...

Forty-Four Years And Counting, Bangus Restaurant Continues To Satisfy Your Cravings For Comforting Local Flavors

Food trends in the age of social media come and go, but honest and real flavors endure. Since 1982, Bangus Restaurant has been the go-to spot for comforting family and homestyle Filipino cuisine anchored on its wide array of creative renditions with the local bangus or milkfish. As the local culinary scene continues to evolve, one always comes home to Bangus Restaurant... 

Do you remember your first time at Bangus Restaurant? Dining at Bangus Restaurant is like a homecoming, and it's been that way for over 44 years. And the secret? The enduring longevity is driven by real flavors with freshly sourced produce and ingredients transformed into dishes you keep coming back to again and again. With new dishes alongside its all-time bestsellers, it's time to revisit and come home to Bangus Restaurant...

Savor The In-Between Moment At Malagihay Cocktail Club

Buzzed but still sober, sweet yet not fully ripe, the calm before the tempestuous storm. It's that elusive middle ground where everything seems perfect even for just a moment, that chill sweet spot of delicate balance in between transitions. Mood, moment and memory. Speakeasy, neighborhood watering hole or your personal secret bar, call it what you want. Welcome to Malagihay Cocktail Club...

They say the coolest spots can be found in the most unexpected places. Here's one more not so secret find to add to your growing list. From the same group led by Chef Mikel Zaguirre behind Binondo Boys (see more on my previous post That Cool Chinatown Vibe With Sumptuous Dim Sum, Noods, Rice Toppings And An Inventive Secret Menu By The Binondo Boys from two months ago) and Mabuhay Craft Cafe (more on my earlier post Mabuhay Craft Coffee, Now Brewin' Coolness 24/7 Along A. Mabini In San Juan from a few days back) comes another neighborhood spot in San Juan. The intricate narrative of mood, moment and memory resonates in a gradual and measured pace at Malagihay Cocktail Club experienced on the flight of stairs leading to the hidden bar, the comforting yet intriguing warmth of the space, the unique handcrafted cocktails and savory offerings from the menu in a continuous link of celebrating the in-between. 

Mabuhay Craft Coffee, Now Brewin' Coolness 24/7 Along A. Mabini In San Juan

The San Juan neighborhood gets a cool caffeine fix from Chef Kel Zaguirre and his team. Creative, contemporary and proudly local, come in for a soothing cup of coffee and hearty bites fresh off the oven at Mabuhay Craft Coffee...

After the successful opening of Binondo Boys in Quezon City (see more on my post That Cool Chinatown Vibe With Sumptuous Dim Sum, Noods, Rice Toppings And An Inventive Secret Menu By The Binondo Boys from early January this year), Chef Kel Zaguirre is back with yet another innovative cool 24/7 concept with Mabuhay Craft Coffee in San Juan. This time, Chef Kel Zaguirre takes a deeper dive into the local coffee culture injecting his team's creative and even playfully inventive and quirky style adding a unique element to your coffee experience. The enjoyment of coffee is intensely personal, and Chef Kel Zaguirre knows this as Mabuhay Craft Coffee is poised to be your neighborhood go-to spot for exquisite local coffee, tasty fresh-baked bites and even cocktails. So pick your seat and enjoy a moment of cool at one of the metro's true chef-driven coffee destinations...

Simplifying The Lunch Situation With The Nikkei Tori Super Lunch At Nikkei

A savory main course with a tasty appetizer, soup, rice, a refreshing drink plus dessert for a satisfying set meal takes the fuss out of the usual lunch dilemma of what to order. Simplify your lunch situation. With the Nikkei Tori Super Lunch at Nikkei...

Nikkei brings both bold savory flavors and exceptional value to its repertoire of sumptuous offerings with the Nikkei Tori Super Lunch. Starting at only P 595+, the new Nikkei Tori Super Lunch comes with a beverage, a bowl of miso soup, choice of maki or nigiri for your starter, two options for your main course plus dessert with even more choices for add-ons for a satisfying and customized lunch. Where's lunch today? At Nikkei in The Podium...