Saturday, January 31, 2015

Looking for a Cool Deal? Just Print Out the Coupon...

Have a cool pre-Valentine treat for two at K & L Cafe...and it's as easy as printing out the attached coupon below...


Ribs, pasta, plus K& L Cafe's signature cupcake and brownie, and two cups of Cafe Latte...not a bad deal at all. And all you have to do is print out the attached coupon above (for more on K & L Cafe, check out my previous post here at http://dude4food.blogspot.com/2014/12/k-l-cafe-by-blushing-cupcakes-sweet.html). Offer good for dine-in and take-out, but better hurry. The special deal will run until February 10, 2015 only. So turn on your printer and start printing...

K & L Cafe is located at 138 Katipunan Road, St. Ignatius Village, Quezon City or call 234-5965 for inquiries.

Dude for Food is now on Facebook, check out the FB Page for regular updates on good eats and cool deals. Better yet, click "Like" and enjoy the ride...just look for the FB "Like" widget on the right sidebar.

Thursday, January 29, 2015

Paella, a Tomahawk, and Cuajada Al Momento...Just Some of the Reasons to Check Out ArroZeria

Paella, in all its regional varieties. A Tomahawk. And a unique goat cheese dessert called Cuajada Al Momento. Each one created by Chef Jose Luis "Chele" Gonzalez. Only a few new places offer so many reasons to visit, and ArroZeria, still on its soft opening, is one of those places. 


ArroZeria celebrates the iconic Spanish dish, Paella, with its wide range of authentic and regional variants that make you rediscover this Spanish classic, complemented by an equally impressive range of signature dishes created by Chef Jose Luis "Chele" Gonzalez. 

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

The World's Best Meets Manila's Finest: Diageo Reserve World Class 2015 at Blackbird

The world's best meets the metro's best. For one evening, some of the best spirits in the world, and the metro's best bartenders, converged last January 26 at Blackbird for an evening of bold, refreshing, playful, and imaginative cocktails. 


Now on its seventh year, Diageo World Class Bartender of the Year, one of the cocktail industry's most prestigious and respected mixology competitions worldwide, kicks off its 2015 edition with twenty of the metro's very best bartenders from sixteen of Manila's finest establishments. 

Saturday, January 24, 2015

Fresh Starts at Enderun's Restaurant 101

A new year and flavorful fresh starts...all happening at Restaurant 101. 


Enderun Colleges' Restaurant 101 welcomes the new year with Fresh Starts, an exciting new Market Menu created by their very own alumni chefs to welcome the new year.

Friday, January 23, 2015

Real American Country Kitchen Style: New Look and All-Time Favorites at Racks

Classic flame-grilled, fall-off-the-bone Pork and Beef Ribs. Baby Ribs, Sweet N' Smoky Ribs, Carolina Gold Pork Ribs, Kansas City Style Ribs, and Glazed Memphis Baby Ribs. Hickory Smoked Chicken and Southern Fried Chicken. Angus Au Jus and US Ribeye. And that awesome Onion Brick. Real classics that keep you coming back for more. Real American Country Kitchen Style...only at Racks.


Racks unveiled its new look at its newest branch along Timog Avenue in Quezon City, with a modern and contemporary update while retaining its core southern country theme. Southern comfort recreated... 

Sunday, January 18, 2015

Tokyo Tonteki: Tontekified at UP Town Center

A short drive up north to get "tontekified" was in order that day...


...now you can get "tontekified" at the new UP Town Center.

Friday, January 16, 2015

A Tapestry of Korean Flavors at O'Rice

Like different colors on a palette, the different flavors combine perfectly in each dish, with each distinct note weaving its own hint in a colorful tapestry.


Korean cuisine has always been known for its blend of complex flavors, and at O'Rice, you can experience it all...

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Kichitora of Tokyo: A Different Take on the Ramen Wars

The ramen wars, it seems, is far from over. At Kichitora of Tokyo, the order of battle in the local ramen wars takes on a different approach with their distinct and unique broth... 


A collaboration of two families, Kichitora of Tokyo brings the traditional yet contemporary flavors of cosmopolitan Tokyo with its Torigara broth as a key element to differentiate its ramen from the rest. The collaboration is captured in its name, with the two symbols translated as "lucky" and "tiger" to represent the two families. And the result of the collaboration is best experienced with a bowl of their signature ramen...

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Quick Bites: Going for a Double with the Cali Double Meal

California dreamin'...times two. Time to double up. 


Going for a double is always a good idea...at Caliburger.

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

A Thanksgiving Feast at Crystal Jade Dining IN

A year has passed, and despite the highs and lows of last year's bumpy ride, there's definitely a lot to be thankful for. And as the new year begins, it just seemed appropriate to celebrate it with a proper feast... 


Crystal Jade Dining IN, one of the iconic dining concepts from Singapore's multi-awarded Cantonese restaurant group, hosted a thanksgiving luncheon for friends featuring both classic favorites and new dishes. Great to see old and new friends over some classic and authentic Cantonese cuisine, and new dishes, to start the year right.    

Take Home Treats: The Classic Pork Ribs from Racks

Planning a weekend barbecue? Leave all the hard work to Racks...


With the Heat 'N Serve Frozen Packs from Racks, creating your very own barbecue at home was never this easy...

Monday, January 12, 2015

Open The Red Light: A Preview of Bait's Seafood Restaurant

The red light's on, and something's cookin' along Makati's bustling Felipe Street...


The Red Light features an exclusive peek at the creative culinary style of the metro's newest dining spot, Bait's Seafood Restaurant.

Saturday, January 10, 2015

Quick Bites: Carolina Gold Pulled Pork Bun

Premium pulled pork ribs with a sweet and tangy sauce. A generous heap of refreshing coleslaw. Southern flavors on a bun...


Smoky, juicy and tender pulled pork glazed with a Southern style sauce, or "Carolina Gold", a blend of spices, sugar, vinegar, and mustard that gives it a distinct golden color and flavor, delivering all the familiar Southern flavors in every bite. The Carolina Gold Pulled Pork Bun is another reason to stop by Racks...

Friday, January 9, 2015

An All-Beef Brunch at The Butcher Shop & Pub

It's the start of another weekend, and it's time to satisfy your serious craving for beef... 


At The Butcher Shop & Pub, you can satisfy your beef craving with an all-beef weekend brunch.

Thursday, January 8, 2015

An All-Out Chicken Feast with Nanbantei's Yakitori Special

Salted or with a sweet tare glaze, Japanese style Yakitori always hits the spot. 


And Japanese style grilled chicken skewers are Nanbantei of Tokyo's specialty. Choose from a variety of bite-sized skewers of chicken meat, or go for the whole package with their impressive Nanbantei Special...

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Chocolate, Nutella, and Toast at Cafe Shibuya

It was that kind of day when you're craving for toast to go with your chocolate fix...


...the kind of day when you think of Cafe Shibuya. Best known for their sweet and savory toasts, Cafe Shibuya also offers offers a full range of beverages for that perfect pair.

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Quick Bites: Boneless Lechon at Lucky Chinatown

The lingering aroma of roast pork on charcoal fills the air, and you follow the scent trail. Despite the incoming horde of weekend shoppers, you bravely go against the flow and stay on course.


And there she is. Porchetta, Lechon Belly Roast, Boneless Lechon, whatever you call it, there's really nothing quite like a slab of pork roasting on hot charcoal...

Saturday, January 3, 2015

Prosperity and Health with Lucky Fruits for the New Year

The arrival of another new year is like a second chance, with optimism and faith defining our hopes and aspirations for the coming year. And there's nothing like an old family tradition to help nudge a little luck your way...


At the eve of the new year, a basket of fresh fruits at the table ushers in the coming year in a long running family tradition to symbolize the collective hopes for abundance and prosperity, good health and some luck for good measure.

Thursday, January 1, 2015

An Epic Year-Ender Lunch at Brasserie Cicou

And just like that, another year has passed, and a new year of fresh flavors and discoveries lie ahead. And to properly end the year that was, it seemed appropriate to close the year on a high culinary note. Make that a culinary punctuation, with another memorable dining experience at Brasserie Cicou...


Cyrille Soenen, and his lovely wife Anna, prepare a special off-the-menu lunch to end the year at Brasserie Cicou, with several courses drawn from the Chef's personal favorites and creative reinterpretations of classic dishes.