Farm-To-Table Goodness Down South At Farmer's Table Tagaytay

Any mention of the farm-to-table concept always leads to one dining destination down south where it just seems right. Blessed by an abundance of local produce, Tagaytay remains high up on any list for comforting flavors using local, sustainable ingredients. And Farmer's Table is one of those restaurants where you can enjoy and experience the freshest ingredients transformed into exquisite dishes by Chef Kalel Chan...

Raintree Hospitality and Chef Kalel Chan adds their creative and inventive take on the farm-to-table dining experience to Tagaytay's evolving restaurant scene with Farmer's Table with its extensive menu of Filipino and Western cuisine with a local spin. Like who else can pull off dishes like Burrata & Gourmet Tuyo Pesto Cream Linguine and the Kalderetang Osso Bucco? But having the freshest and finest local produce is one thing, executing and interpreting these ingredients into elegant and flavorful renditions is another. Let Chef Kalel Chan show you how it all comes together at Farmer's Table...

Boldly Flavored By Fire And Smoke, At Burnt Bean In The Podium

Almost two years since it formally opened, Burnt Bean continues to fire up the vibrant dining scene at The Podium anchored on a deceptively simple yet complex concept: to build flavor by fire and smoke. And it's definitely still smokin' hot... 

From its wood-fired grills and ovens, Burnt Bean brings rich savory flavors to smoky perfection with food gently kissed and touched by fire. From their signature steaks and delicately grilled seafood and charred vegetables, Burnt Bean flexes its mastery of the grill with their extensive menu (for more on Burnt Bean, see my previous post Holy Smokes, Burnt Bean Fires Up The Culinary Scene At The Podium from 2024). Fire up your appetite, it's time for lunch at Burnt Bean...

Culinary Traditions And Fond Memories Of Home, Plated And Served By Luis Martinez At La Taperia Martinez In BGC

Small plates of savory nibbles associated with Spanish tapas paired with an extensive wine selection and soothing cocktails are the main draw at the hottest new dining destination in Bonifacio Global City. But this isn't your usual tapas bar. Fresh from the kitchen, the traditional small plates are upgraded and beefed up for a sumptuous meal in itself. The newest concept by Luis Martinez and the Nikkei Restaurant Group, each not so small plate becomes a full and hearty meal to be celebrated with wine and cocktails for that perfect Spanish afternoon or early sundown feast extending late into the evening. Experience Spain's vibrant and enduring tapas culture with heftier renditions of small plates at La Taperia Martinez...

Each tasty bite releases comfortingly familiar notes, faithfully recreated from fond childhood memories by Luis Martinez with each course at La Taperia Martinez. Food is memory, intricately brought to life and served on a plate transporting you back to a different place and time. Anchored on tradition, the menu at La Taperia Martinez mirrors the flavors of home for Luis Martinez which include dishes his grandmother used to prepare. Step inside for a satisfying meal, and maybe stay awhile for some refreshing libations and experience the flavors from the home of Luis Martinez at La Taperia Martinez in Bonifacio Global City. 

Day One, Four Restaurants: The I Love Aussie Lamb Experience Takes Over Tagaytay For A Month-Long Festival

From rustic Greek and Mediterranean notes to tasty Mexican bites, comforting Filipino and vibrant Thai flavors to elegant Italian and Moroccan renditions, just how many ways can you enjoy premium Aussie Lamb? Four chefs show you the different ways to enjoy Aussie Lamb with their creative executions. It's Day 1 of the month-long I Love Aussie Lamb fest in twelve of Tagaytay's finest chef-driven restaurants...

Meat and Livestock Australia and Aussie Beef & Lamb PH brings world-class and premium Aussie Lamb to Tagaytay for a month-long dining experience in twelve leading chef-led restaurants with the I Love Aussie Lamb campaign starting February 16 to March 15, 2026. Following the success of the previous campaign in Manila's top restaurants, the I Love Aussie Lamb program finally comes to the southern dining destination (for more on the previous Manila run, see my earlier post All Aboard The Aussie Lamb Caravan By Meat And Livestock Australia For A Savory And Flavorful Ride At Participating Restaurants from late last year). Ready for another flavorful and savory ride, this time down south in Tagaytay? Then, read on...

Strawberries Kissed By The Winter Sun: The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Celebrates The Prized Japanese Winter Strawberry Harvest With Its Jewels of Japan Campaign

The rarest of fruit harvests, Japan's famed winter strawberries is a much-anticipated and eagerly awaited event in Japan. And the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) brings the season's freshest picks to Manila...

The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) shares the rare winter strawberry harvest with a series of immersive experiences and limited edition culinary creations for an exclusive taste with Jewels of Japan: Strawberries Kissed by the Winter Sun in Mitsukoshi Mall and other selected venues for February. Read on and enjoy your winter harvest of the sweetest strawberries...

Sunday Best: The Tomahawk Sunday Lunch At Michelin Selected Cru Steakhouse in Manila Marriott

For steak lovers, Sundays are now a red-letter day to mark on your busy calendar. Why? It's Tomahawk Sunday Lunch at Cru Steakhouse in Marriott Manila...

Normally open exclusively only for dinner service, Sunday lunch becomes a rare exception for Cru Steakhouse. Following its impressive inclusion in the inaugural list of Michelin Selected establishments last year, Cru Steakhouse begins the year on a high note with the Tomahawk Sunday Lunch. Is there any better way to spend a leisurely Sunday than a savory Tomahawk Steak lunch with friends and family? Then head on over to Cru Steakhouse...

A Very French Affair At Bistrot Le Coucou

A refined French bistro brings both elegance and warmth to the dining experience inspired by the affectionate greeting to close friends and family in Bonifacio Global City. Welcome to Bistrot Le Coucou...

Exquisite cuisine and exceptional wines are celebrated at Bistrot Le Coucou with a lavish French flair by Chef Luis Martinez. From the Nikkei Group of Restaurants led by Carlo and Jackie Lorenzana, Bistrot Le Coucou brings both rustic French style and flavor to a growing portfolio of restaurant concepts for a welcome addition to Bonifacio Global City's dynamic and vibrant dining landscape. 

Culinary Visions, Transformed And Reimagined At Cinekulinarya Experience Hub

A full service kitchen, demo kitchen, events space, workshop venue, private dining, community hub, photo and video studio with a complete editing suite for content production, this is where culinary dreams come to life. Step inside the Cinekulinarya Experience Hub...

Noted and acclaimed Chef Philip John Golding along with entrepreneurial couple Rommel and Charisse Diaz of Artisano Studios join forces to create a unique space where unrestrained creativity meets vibrant flavors high above the Kapitolyo neighborhood in Pasig. More than just another venue, the Cinekulinarya Experience Hub reflects the crossroad of cinema and culinary artistry in one immersive space. Curious? Then, read on...

In Sync With All The Right Beats, Notes And Flavors At Got Soul MNL

Imagine a sanctuary-like space where cool tunes and flavorful notes come together in a seamless weave in perfect rhythm with the same beat for a sensory experience. Think Hi-Fi analog audio elegantly humming on a vintage Altec Lansing A5 loudspeaker and a curated menu by one of the metro's finest chefs in one place. Pull out your favorite vinyl, and come hungry...

Chef Chele Gonzalez and Manolet Dario team up along with other partners for one of the metro's newest and coolest concepts, a high-fidelity listening bar dishing out sumptuous tapas paired with soothing cocktails for a refreshing break from the usual. In fact, this is exactly the kind of space where you'll find Chef Chele Gonzalez for that late night chill session after long hours in one of his many kitchens as Manolet Dario spins a few tunes on the turntable. Step inside Got Soul MNL and enjoy the vibe. And stay for the sumptuous flavors and soothing libations...

#ILoveAussieLamb: Twelve Top Chefs From Tagaytay's Finest Restaurants Celebrate The Versatility Of Aussie Lamb

Lamb rack, shank, top sirloin, leg, shoulder, loin, tenderloin, neck and breast, just how many ways are there to create a sumptuous dish using world-class and premium quality Aussie Lamb? Meat and Livestock Australia gathers all the top chefs from Tagaytay's best restaurants to create inspired renditions showcasing the versatility of Aussie Lamb to kick off the I Love Aussie Lamb campaign down south. Prepare for an epic all Aussie Lamb feast...

In another masterful collaboration, Meat and Livestock Australia brings the I Love Aussie Lamb campaign to another famed regional dining destination celebrating rich flavors of premium Australian lamb. And starting February 16, you too can savor and experience the exquisite flavors of Aussie Lamb in participating Tagaytay restaurants. From classic, hearty and even nostalgic expressions to boldly inventive and imaginative interpretations, the chef-driven creations offer an insightful peek at how Aussie lamb can be transformed across cuisines, techniques and dining concepts. Ready for a flavorful preview? Then read on...