Redefining Familiar Flavors With A Fresh New Spin: San Juan's Eraya Unveils New Menu Additions Driven By Modern And Comforting Asian Inspired Cuisine

Chefs Henry Manglo and Migel Florida takes a crack at familiar and comforting flavors with a fresh perspective from continuous R&D, a creative process that's part of its daily operations at Eraya. The result? New dishes highlighting comforting cuisine with familiar ingredients adding to its unique medley of creative dishes infused with pleasantly unexpected twists. Judging from my first visit a few months back, dining at Eraya always presents new ways to enjoy familiar flavors executed with a creative flair making each succeeding visit feel like the first time. The new menu additions strengthens the vibe. 

How can one forget the savory KFC Poppers, Aligue Pasta and Pork Chashu at Eraya from that memorable first encounter? Soon, that nagging craving finds you back on the road for a much-awaited return visit to San Juan's progressive dining destination for modern Asian cuisine (for more on Eraya and their creative culinary renditions, see my earlier post Fresh, Bold And Progressive Modern Cuisine At Eraya In San Juan from May this year). And Chefs Henry Manglo and Migel Florida have more surprises from the kitchen reimagining familiar and comforting flavors on the menu at Eraya.  Read on for a tasty peek...

CCA Manila and Sine Haraya Team Up For The Photography 101 And Content Planning Workshop Series

You've heard it before, the social media landscape just leveled the playing field. For businesses and organizations, particularly small food businesses, social media provides an engaging space to reach more potential customers than ever without the prohibitive cost of traditional media. It's a game changer, with so much more possibilities to unlock and discover. It's time to embrace the inevitable wave of change. But you need to do it right...

CCA Manila and Sine Haraya collaborate for a timely perspective in a fast changing and evolving food scene with a series of instructional workshops to effectively navigate the world of social media. For both large and small food businesses, the Photography 101 and Content Planning Workshop series by CCA Manila and Sine Haraya lets you break into the cluttered social media space with a well-defined yet purposeful approach guided by the basics while achieving relevant differentiation. Ready to dive in deep into the emerging and now pervasive world of content creation? Then, read on...

Chotto Matte Picks At The Split: Super California Roll And Truffled US Steak Don

A nagging craving for rice and sumptuous Japanese food has you thinking of lunch, and it's not even past 10am. Hang in there, and your lunch situation has a quick fix. At The Split...

The cool concept featuring four restaurant brands and cuisines in one spot should simplify any lunch situation. And if it's the Truffled US Steak Don and some Super California Rolls of Chotto Matte that's been on your mind since mid-morning, The Split at BGC should fix your cravings in no time. It's 12:00 noon, and you're off to The Split...

The Crossroads Of Southeast Asian Flavors Leads You To Makan Makan Singapore Hawker at Century City Mall

I first met H.K. Tan thirteen years ago at one of his earlier restaurant ventures showcasing the comforting cuisine of his Singaporean roots. After a long and successful run, he's back in the restaurant game. Step inside Makan Makan Singapore Hawker at Century City Mall..

Drawing on childhood memories, H.K. Tan recreates the flavors of his youth with his newest restaurant Makan Makan Singapore Hawker at Century City Mall with classic dishes like Hainanese Chicken Rice paired with soothing Teh Tarik for a familiar and nostalgic dining experience. Long known as a culinary hub for global cuisine, Singapore has been the stage for the best Southeast Asian cuisine from Malaysian, Indonesian, Vietnamese and Chinese staples. At Makan Makan Singapore Hawker, you'll find specialties like Laksa, Beef Rendang, Bahn Mi and even Old Town Coffee as H.K. Tan returns to the local restaurant scene...

Once Upon A Time In Malabon: The Philippine Heritage Kitchen And CCA Manila Unveil The Flavors Of Malabon At The Glass House Of New World Makati Hotel

In a continuing series showcasing local regional flavors, the Philippine Heritage Kitchen led by Chef Reggie Aspiras and CCA Manila takes you north of the metro to experience the flavors of Malabon. Known for its famous Pancit Malabon, lechon, crispy pata, okoy, tinapa and wide variety of native kakanin or glutinous rice cakes, the Philippine Heritage Kitchen and CCA Manila reveal yet another layer in the colorful tapestry of Filipino cuisine with Once Upon A Time in Malabon...

The Glass House at New World Makati Hotel becomes the elegant setting for yet another culinary spectacle of traditional local flavors as the Philippine Heritage Kitchen and CCA Manila presents Once Upon A Time in Malabon. Following the success of previous editions in its continuing series, Once Upon A Time in Malabon brings to life the enduring stories and flavors of the city with a lavish buffet feast at The Glass House (see more from the previous editions by the Philippine Heritage Kitchen and CCA Manila on my previous posts 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 from April this year featuring the flavors of Ilocos and From Salad To Sizzling, Retracing The Origins Of Pampanga's Sisig And Its Place In The Filipino Culinary Experience At The Sisig Festival By The Philippine Heritage Kitchen And CCA Manila from early this month highlighting Pampanga's iconic pork dish). Take your seat and prepare to embark on another culinary journey led by Chef Reggie Aspiras of Philippine Heritage Kitchen and CCA Manila up north of the metro at New World Makati Hotel... 

Flavor And Design Innovation In One Cool Package: El Born La Pastisseria Presents The Cremós Collection

In one of the rare instances when a food trend goes beyond the initial curiosity phase and becomes deeply embedded in the culinary mainstream, the Burnt Basque Cheesecake phenomenon remains one of the brightest examples emerging from the quarantine experience. And El Born La Pastisseria keeps the local Burnt Basque Cheesecake wars raging with its latest indulgent innovation... 

Chef David Amoros and El Born La Pastisseria turns up the heat in the local cheesecake wars with its newest collection combining flavor, design and packaging innovation in one seamlessly decadent experience with the Cremós Collection. Available in Original (P 950), Catalan Cream (P 995) and Coffee & Cacao (P 995), the lavish new creations promise a whole new way of enjoying cheesecake in that elegant El Born La Pastisseria style. Read on for a tasty peek... 

The Flavors Of Home, Remembered: Chef Myke "Tatung" Sarthou Takes You Home At Tatung's Gateway 2 Mall In Araneta City

They say food is memory, transporting you back to a different time and place. For many, food becomes a taste of home for a memorable reunion of comfortingly familiar flavors. At Tatung's in Gateway 2 Mall, Chef Myke "Tatung" Sarthou invites you to a flavorful homecoming with the flavors you've always loved...

Home, remembered. In his most personal restaurant concept yet, Chef Myke "Tatung" Sarthou recreates the nostalgic flavors of home at Tatung's in Gateway 2 Mall. Food trends come and go in the constantly changing and evolving local dining scene, yet there are flavors that continue to warm the palate with its pure honesty and sincerity. Take your seat and rediscover the flavors home at Tatung's...

Cool Deal Pick: Free Coffee With Every Sandwich At Deli by Chele Robinsons Magnolia

Known for their New York deli style sandwiches, Deli by Chele has always been high up on top of any fave go-to sandwich list. Chef-driven using only the finest ingredients built around their artisanal sourdough bread baked fresh in-house, Deli by Chele takes their winning sandwich game up a notch with one cool deal you can't pass up...

Exclusive to the Robinsons Magnolia store, Deli by Chele introduces an offer to complete your deli sandwich experience. How does free coffee with every whole sandwich sound? That's right, now you can enjoy a freshly brewed Americano with your favorite New York deli style sandwich. It's time to visit Deli by Chele in Robinsons Magnolia for another encounter with your favorite sandwich. And your Free Americano...

Inspired by Italy, Crafted by Chele: Meet The Cheesecake Mafia, The Parmesan Cheesecake And Nutella Tarta de Queso From Burnt Basque Cheesecake By Chele

The local cheesecake wars continue to tease and delight the palate with innovative and inventive renditions showcasing infinite possibilities. For Chef Chele and Teri Gonzalez, the continuous creative process allows the unrestrained exploration of flavors and textures as they push the envelope once more with the introduction of their latest decadent duo of Burnt Basque Cheesecake creations inspired by Italian flair...

Burnt Basque Cheesecake by Chele unveils two exquisite cheesecake expressions dubbed "The Cheesecake Mafia: Inspired by Italy, Crafted by Chele" with the Parmesan Cheesecake and the Nutella Tarta de Queso reflecting traditional Italian notes inspired by Parmesan and Nutella. Teri Gonzalez brings the comforting and indulgent sweetness of Nutella with each decadent slice while Chef Chele plays on the rich and creamy flavors with mildly salty savory hints with his blend of Parmesan, Grana Padano and a secret third cheese for two unique and contrasting options at Burnt Basque Cheesecake by Chele. Following the successful campaign from their recent collab (see my previous post Decadent Duo: Meet The Seasonal Christmas Cheesecake Offerings From The Auro Chocolate x Burnt Basque Cheesecake By Chele Collab from December last year), Burnt Basque Cheesecake by Chele maintains the tempo and momentum with a decadent duo for the next round of the local cheesecake wars. Read on for a virtual slice and bite of the Parmesan Cheesecake and the Nutella Tarta de Queso...

Ginza Japanese Restaurant x Kurobuta Tonkatsu Horiichi: From Tokyo To Manila, Acclaimed Michelin Bib Gourmand Chef Hironobu Horiuchi Brings His Signature Tonkatsu To Ginza Japanese Restaurant In Ortigas

A Japanese culinary master takes the stage to showcase his craft for a memorable tonkatsu feast. From Tokyo to Manila, noted Japanese Chef Hironobu Horiuchi of Tokyo's Michelin Bib Gourmand Kurobuta Tonkatsu Hiroiichi serves his award-winning signature Kurobuta Pork Tonkatsu at Ginza Japanese Restaurant in Ortigas...

For diners and lovers of Japanese food, a rare opportunity to savor and experience the exquisite classic and traditional staple elevated by a true master is something you just don't pass up. From June 18-21, 2026, Japanese Chef Hironobu Horiuchi of Tokyo's famed Michelin Bib Gourmand Kurobuta Tonkatsu Horiichi brings what may be the ultimate tonkatsu dining experience to Ginza Japanese Restaurant in the Ortigas commercial and business district. And just in time for Father's Day too. Read on for a taste of a culinary master's craft...