And Here's The Beef. And Lamb. Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) Launches The Aussie Red Meat Ambassador Table Series At AzuThai

The best premium quality ingredients and masterful execution, that's a winning formula. And when world-renowned Australian Beef & Lamb meets the vibrant flavors of traditional Thai cuisine, something truly magical happens transforming the dining experience. Welcome to the first edition of the Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) Aussie Red Meat Ambassador Table...

The Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) launches the inaugural edition of a novel culinary concept showcasing chef-driven dining experiences using premium Aussie Beef & Lamb with the Aussie Red Meat Ambassador Table Series at AzuThai in Makati. The culinary series aims to highlight the versatility of Aussie Beef & Lamb in a variety of culinary styles executed by acclaimed Filipino chef ambassadors led by the current Meat & Livestock Australia Lambassador Chef J. Gamboa. The opening salvo in the culinary series featured exquisite Thai cuisine and creative renditions of Aussie Beef & Lamb at AzuThai. Read on and take your place at the table for a tasty peek of the first Aussie Red Meat Ambassador Table series...

Hooked By The Scent: The Nostalgic And Indulgent Butter Rum Cake And Pistachio Double Chocolate Cookie With Smoked Maldon Sea Salt By Tito Oye

It's that time of the year when familiar and nostalgic aromas fill the air, taking you back to simpler times. And in one particular kitchen, this olfactory delight is tediously crafted with precision and passion with the constant roll-out of fresh baked rum cakes for the holidays...

The fragrant buttery aroma of rum cakes, fresh off the oven, is a sensory tease that triggers your craving almost immediately after that first whiff. That's no surprise. That subtle play of sweet, fresh baked dessert notes and the deep, pronounced hints of aged rum and warm butter combine for a tempting and sensory assault on nostalgic cravings. This holiday season, the kitchens of Tito Oye tempts you once more with his signature Butter Rum Cake and Pistachio Double Chocolate Cookie with Smoked Maldon Sea Salt for a double dose of pure indulgence...

Delight In Every Bite: Celebrate The Festive Flavors Of The Season As Gianetto Introduces Their New Holiday Offerings

It's a story that began in a home kitchen back in 2020 at the height of the pandemic, preparing home-cooked meals for the community during the long days of the quarantine experience. For Lesley Ngo and Chef Jackie Isanan, the uncertainty of the times unlocked a dream that would lead them from a dedicated curbside pick-up location for their signature pizza baked fresh from their home kitchen to two brick and mortar locations in Parqal and Capitol Commons. And the journey continues as Lesley Ngo and Chef Jackie Isahan unveil the festive flavors of the holiday season at Gianetto, a contemporary Italian inspired bistro created and built around the timeless idea that good food is best shared...

In both good and challenging times, there's nothing like good food to bring us all together for memories remembered long after the last bite. At Gianetto in Capital Commons, founders Lesley Ngo and Chef Jackie Isanan share their repertoire of comforting and rustic Italian specialty dishes from pizza and pasta to exquisite savory mains and decadent expressions of Italian desserts for a fresh and exciting new chapter in a culinary journey that began amidst uncertainty during the quarantine experience. Six years later, the inspiring story that began with fresh-baked pizza and a dedicated curbside pick-up point has blossomed and evolved for the good times ahead. Read on for a tasty peek at the Christmas 2026 Holiday Offers at Gianetto...

Late Breakfast Or Early Lunch? The Brunch Situation At The Morning After And Antro Kitchen & Tap...

It's that time of the day when dining options become wide open yet specific in a strange way, that in between day part that often sets the tone for the remainder of the next few hours. And the possibilities are quite endless too, all boiling down to a particular craving. A traditional Full English Breakfast or a juicy slab of steak? That's when having two restaurant concepts in one spot begins to make a whole of sense. At The Morning After and Antro Kitchen & Tap at Greenhills Mall...

That's right. Simplify the brunch situation at The Morning After and Antro Kitchen & Tap, two concepts with an extensive array of savory options in one convenient spot at Greenhills Mall. A Full English Breakfast and the Argentinian Ribeye Steak? On the way to your table...

Stories From The Vineyards: The South African Table Grape Industry Hosts A South African "Braai" Themed Feast At The Split In BGC

The rich melting pot of indigenous, European and Asian culinary traditions have shaped and defined South Africa's diverse cuisine highlighted by the communal braai where a variety of meats and seafood are cooked over an open fire. It's often said that food travels, and this is true with South African cuisine enriched by diverse influences throughout its history. In a lavish dinner at The Split in BGC, the South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) showcased the many flavors of the Rainbow Nation while sharing the stories of the people and communities behind South African table grapes. 

One of the world's celebrated grape growing countries and the top five largest exporter of grapes, South Africa Table Grape Industry (SATI) expands its reach to the Philippine market as it introduces its world-class harvest to the local media and retailers with a festive feast of South African flavors at The Split. The evening highlighted the celebrated "braai" tradition or cooking with wood or charcoal. More than just a cooking method, "braai" is a communal experience centered on a feast prepared with fire. From curry and salads to a savory medley of beef, chicken and seafood cooked over an open pit with wood and charcoal masterfully recreated by Executive Chef Kalel Chan of The Split, the evening offered an insightful peek at the vibrant and diverse cultures from the southern tip of the continent complemented by real stories from the communities behind the one of the world's largest exporter of grapes. 

The Elegant And Timeless Eleven Bladed Fan Icon Is Unfurled Once More With The Return Of Mandarin Oriental Makati, Manila

A timeless and enduring symbol blending exquisite grace, beauty and artistic excellence, the iconic eleven-bladed fan emblem representing the core pillars of their service philosophy marks a triumphant return to Manila. Since 1985, the elegant fan has been a symbol of unparalleled service and hospitality among guests and travelers. And you've waited long enough. The renowned fan will soon be unfurled and opened once more...

The Mandarin Oriental Makati, Manila returns to Manila this November 2026 to continue another chapter that began way back in 1976. Everyone has a memorable story from the clean lines of the Leandro Locsin designed brutalist triangular structure back in its heyday. I know I've had one too many from Captain's Bar then. And soon, volumes of new stories will be made at the sleek and contemporary glass and steel facade representing a modern expression of Filipino luxury. The wait will soon be over...

Jamon Iberico And Weihenstephan Festbier: It's Oktoberfest With Vibrant Spanish Flavors At Aire³² Of The Westin Manila

Germany and Spain may be separated by nearly a thousand miles in a straight line flight. But it's the Oktoberfest and The Westin Manila brings Germany and Spain together in a flavorful weave high above the Ortigas CBD at Aire³²...

In a unique rendition of the traditional annual Bavarian celebration, The Westin Manila presents Oktoberfest with a flavorful Spanish spin high up at Aire³². Spanish Chef de Cuisine Alvaro Romero-Abreu Raya shares his signature tapas alongside new offerings for the Oktoberfest celebrations at Aire³². Order up a round of Weihenstephan Festbier plus some tasty bites of Jamon Iberico, Manchego Cheese, Tacos and more and celebrate Oktoberfest with a flavorful Spanish twist. Let's head up the 32nd floor of The Westin Manila for some premium brewed libations from the world's oldest brewery and tasty Spanish inspired nibbles...

Menya Kokoro Introduces The Limited Time Only White Curry Mazesoba To Welcome The BER Months

Menya Kokoro draws inspiration from the comforting flavors of rich Japanese curry in celebration of the arrival of the BER months. The newest limited edition seasonal creation reflects the versatility of mazesoba as a hearty base for an infinite variety of flavorful expressions. Like Japanese curry. But take it up a notch with a richer and creamier spin. Meet the new White Curry Mazesoba...

The distinctly deep savory notes with just a hint of mild and delicate sweetness and soothing heat never fails to warm the palate with its comforting flavors. Recreated in a bowl of mazesoba noodles, Menya Kokoro offers its own creatively inventive rendition for a proper welcome to the arrival of the BER months with the new White Curry Mazesoba. Richer, creamier, and savory with a velvety smooth finish, Menya Kokoro brings familiar and comforting notes and takes it next level with its rendition of the classic Japanese curry in a bowl of mazesoba. Pure curry indulgence, enjoy your bowl of White Curry Mazesoba at Menya Kokoro available only for a limited time...

Flavors x Textures: Holiday Inn & Suites Makati's Flavors Restaurant And Chef Christopher Tamayo of Tagaytay's Textures by Tamayo's Celebrate Fresh Ingredient Driven Modern Filipino Cuisine

An inspired menu driven by the freshest premium ingredients becomes the foundation for another creative collaboration at Flavors Restaurant in Holiday Inn & Suites Makati. From down south in Tagaytay, Chef Christopher Tamayo of Textures by Tamayo's shared his culinary philosophy executed in a lavish six-course feast at the excusive preview. And soon, guests and diners can savor the flavors of a modern expression of Filipino cuisine in a sumptuous buffet spread at Flavors Restaurant...

Flavors and textures in a seamless and intricate weave, Holiday Inn & Suites Makati brings pure and clean notes in a contemporary expression of fresh local produce and ingredients. Flavors Restaurant of Holiday Inn & Suites Makati unveils an exciting new buffet spread made with the freshest harvest in a collaboration with Chef Christopher Tamayo of Tagaytay's Textures by Tamayo's for an elegant celebration of modern Filipino cuisine dubbed as "Beyond The Filipino Table: A Modern Culinary Showcase." And for a limited time, guests and diners can experience this refreshed expression of pure flavors and textures at the buffet spread of Flavors Restaurant from October 5 to October 11, 2026. Read on for a tasty preview...

Next Level Buffet Dining, Reimagined: The Vikings Group Transforms The Buffet Dining Experience Once More With The Opening Of NYX At Opus Mall

Ever since the buffet dining concept was introduced in the early seventies by the pioneers in the local restaurant scene, it's remained by far the most popular dining format in the metro. More than just variety and value, the format reflects the intrinsic celebratory nature of many Filipinos while offering some flexibility to accommodate a wide range of preferences in large groups. And the format still tops the list virtually unchanged since it was first introduced in the early seventies. But everything changed when The Viking Group disrupted the dining landscape with their novel and elevated take on the buffet dining concept and the opening of NYX at Opus Mall...

Since 2011, the Viking Group has been redefining the buffet dining experience with its innovative and next level take on the popular dining format. By building on the variety and value equation, the Vikings Group has democratized its high-end luxury buffet experience with its hotel style spread at affordable price points. And so far, it's been a successful business model. But the Vikings Group is about to rock the local restaurant scene once more with the opening of the second location of NYX at Opus Mall. The second location is more than just an elevated spin on the buffet dining concept, it's a bold statement by the Vikings Group as it transforms buffet dining once more...