Green Mondays: Start Your Week Right With Fresh Farm-To-Table Plant-Based Dishes At Seasonal Tastes In The Westin Manila

You don't have to go far for real farm-to-table and plant-based cuisine. You'll find it right here in the metro. Just mark Mondays on your calendar and book your table at Seasonal Tastes in The Westin Manila in a special collaboration with The Farm at San Benito. Is there anything better than starting the week right with farm fresh and healthy flavors?

Now on its sixth edition, Green Mondays highlights the collaboration between the five-star wellness forward The Westin Manila and Marriott International's wellness sanctuary down south, The Farm at San Benito showcasing farm fresh produce transformed into exquisite dishes. Presented and served in tasting plates prepared a la minute at the One Dish Wonders Live Station in the impressive buffet spread of Seasonal Tastes at The Westin Manila, guests and diners can now enjoy and experience farm-to-table plant-based options to start the week with Green Mondays. Read on and pick up your plate, it's time for some farm-to-table goodness at The Westin Manila...

Take A Flavorful Dive Deep Down South And Experience Mindanaoan Cuisine At The Sinagtala Famsgiving Dinner Buffet In Marriott Cafe

The spotlight on Filipino cuisine continues to shine as Marriott Manila celebrates Filipino Food Month showcasing the rich and diverse flavors of Zamboanga, Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi for a unique buffet dining experience at Marriott Cafe. The regional buffet selection created by noted guest Chef Miguel "Miggy" Cabel Moreno of Palm Grill alongside the lavish international offerings combine for an impressive spread, and you can experience it every Wednesday and Thursday of April for dinner. Step inside Marriott Cafe and savor the heritage flavors of the deep south with the Sinagtala Famsgiving Dinner Buffet... 

In a collaboration of shared culinary advocacies, Marriott Manila and guest Chef Miguel "Miggy" Cabel Moreno weaves the unique flavors of the south with the extensive array of buffet offerings at Marriott Cafe with the Sinagtala Famsgiving Dinner Buffet. Available for dinner every Wednesday and Thursday for the whole month of April, experience the flavors of Southern Mindanao like Tiyula Itum, Belachan Manuk, Sambal Istah and Beef Kurmah as part of your tempting buffet options at Marriott Cafe. Ready to pick up your plate? Then read on...

By Word Of Mouth, Here's Something To Chew On: At The Book Launch Of Bukambibig (Word Of Mouth) By Ige Ramos

"Eat Filipino food, not for the history, because we're not sure what is authentic. Eat Filipino food, not for the culture, because we're not exotic enough. Eat Filipino food because everything you know about it is wrong." In a series of introspective and deeply personal essays with narrative recipes, Ige Ramos presents a  refreshed perspective on our culinary heritage backed by years of extensive research and personal experiences for some food for thought...

What is Filipino food? Better yet, when does it become Filipino? And is it still truly authentic in a world where nothing really is authentic anymore? Noted culinary author and historian Ige Ramos shares his thoughts on Filipino cuisine, identity and authenticity in his latest book, Bukambibig (Word of Mouth) by Anvil Publishing. More than just another recipe book, Bukambibig (Word of Mouth) is an exploration on the flavors that unite us yet in so many ways also divide us in a never ending discussion beyond the dinner table. Let Ige Ramos show you how everything you thought you knew about Filipino food is wrong with Bukambibig (Word of Mouth). 

Hearty And Savory Content Still Slays Your Algorithm Of Cravings At OnlyPans Taqueria

The distinctive red and white tiles under the brand's amusing and still witty pun remains just as relevant since the day it opened almost four years ago. Anchored on its signature beefy, cheesy and delectably messy birria tacos, OnlyPans Taqueria has gone beyond just being a mere novelty food trend in Poblacion's culinary scene. It's become a movement with deep ties to the eclectic community celebrated with their Mexican inspired repertoire of savory offerings. Step inside OnlyPans Taqueria, and find out why their culinary content of tacos and burritos still holds the top spot in your algorithm of cravings...

Born out of the pandemic, OnlyPans Taqueria has outlived the sushi bake craze from the long days of the quarantine experience integrating itself in the vibrant weave of flavors of the Makati neighborhood. A fire nearly ended the story, but resilience has always been part of the OnlyPans Taqueria  journey. Add some badass birria tacos to the playlist and you get a taste of the community-driven establishment that's still rockin' Poblacion. 

Straight From The Grapevine: Korean Chef Han Sang-Baek Shares His Baking Secrets For California Raisins

Sweet by nature, California Raisins are more than just a sweet add-on. It's a functional ingredient that dramatically transforms any baked creation with an elegant twist. And acclaimed Korean baker Chef Han Sang-Baek showed exactly how California Raisins can elevate any baked rendition fresh off the oven in one insightful day at the kitchens of Magsaysay Center for Hospitality and Culinary Arts in Mandaluyong (MIHCA). It's time to bring that cool sun-kissed California vibe to your kitchen...

Exciting things are happening in the Korean baking scene, driving innovation and unrestrained creativity in Asia's emerging pastry culture. Leading the charge is Korean baking master Chef Han Sang-Baek with his novel approach to baking blending both tradition and contemporary techniques honed through years in the industry. At the crest of the resurgent wave of baking innovation in Asia is California Raisins Asean through Dane International Commodities linking local bakery and food service professionals with world-class produce and products. Read on and let Chef Han Sang-Baek show you how California Raisins can add both flavor and value to your baked offerings...

Familiar And New Flavors At Azuthai

Eighteen years and counting capped by an impressive recognition by the Thailand Ministry of Commerce as the first local restaurant awarded with the coveted #ThaiSELECT seal of authenticity year after year, Azuthai's place in the local culinary scene remains an enduring testament to a continuing story with many more yet to come...

Since 2008, Azuthai has been one of the metro's go-to destinations for authentic Thai cuisine. And it still is. The secret formula? Keeping it simple and staying true to Thai culinary tradition executed with the highest standards. Consistently. It may sound almost too simple but after all is said and done, the best way to understand why Azuthai stays well ahead of the game for the past eighteen years is to let the dishes do all the talking. Let's eat...

Taste The Sweet Difference: From The Southern Tip Of Africa To Your Plate, South African Table Grapes Finally Arrives In Manila

Finally, some sweet news. And the best part part? They come in generous bunches and juicy clusters of pure sweetness. South Africa's famed table grapes are finally here in Manila... 

The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) proudly announced the much-awaited official launch of South African grapes in the Philippines marking yet another milestone as it expands its presence in the Asian market. Straight from one of the world's most celebrated fruit-growing regions, Filipino consumers can now experience The Sweet Difference with South Africa's high-quality and naturally grown grapes. Now you can add South African grapes to your shopping list, and enjoy one of the world's sweetest harvests...

Kissed By Fire And Smoke, It's The Japanese Street Food Experience Elevated With The New Yawaragi Grill Menu At Hotel Okura

Gently romanced by fire and smoke inspired by popular Japanese street food, Yawaragi at Hotel Okura serves a creative and elevated take with its new and exquisite Yawaragi Grill Menu...

Yawaragi at Hotel Okura becomes the stage once more for yet another culinary spectacle with its new Yawaragi Grill Menu by Executive Chef Jerrymie Tamayo. The traditional binchotan grills and volcanic stone are fired up at Yawaragi following a revered and centuries-old culinary technique with tempting renditions of kushiyaki and ishiyaki for a memorable dining experience. Plus ramen and donburi too. Hungry? Then, read on...

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.