Monday, October 31, 2016

The Great Eatscape at SM Aura Premier: Taking The Burger Joint Experience to SM Aura

100% premium beef, smashed on the grill creating a savory crust to seal in the natural flavors and juices for bolder, beefier flavors...


...that's The Burger Joint experience. With their innovative burger creations reflecting the wide range of classic American regional flavors, The Burger Joint adds a refreshing and new dining option at SM Aura Premier. On my second food crawl with The Great Eatscape at SM Aura Premier, new dishes and old favorites from The Burger Joint kicked off another sumptuous dining experience from starters to their signature burgers. Read on and take a peek at The Burger Joint experience at SM Aura...

Sunday, October 30, 2016

The Great Eatscape at SM Aura Premier: Italian Classics at Cibo

When it comes to rustic Italian flavors, there's always one name that comes top-of-mind...


Since 1997, the name Cibo has been synonymous to authentic Italian cuisine and with chef and owner Gaita Fores at the helm, Asia's Best Female Chef for 2016, you just know you're in for a special dining experience. The freshest and finest ingredients, masterfully prepared dishes, and decades of consistency in quality matched with excellent service, it's one of the metro's many inspiring culinary stories that continue to impress and satisfy any craving for authentic Italian flavors. And now, you can savor Cibo's signature dishes at SM Aura Premier...

Saturday, October 29, 2016

Raffles Hotels Celebrate One Hundred Years of the Singapore Sling with the Raffles 1915 Gin.

It's an amazing story that began a century ago with the creation of the iconic Singapore Sling at Raffles Hotel's legendary Long Bar, and it's a story that continues to be written with a refreshing new chapter...


Luxury international hotel brand, Raffles Hotels & Resorts, collaborates with one of the innovative pioneers at the forefront of London's handcrafted gin renaissance, Sipsmith, in what could very well be another classic. Gentlemen, meet the Raffles 1915 Gin by Sipsmith Independent Spirits...

Friday, October 28, 2016

Fire and Beef at Soban K-Town Grill

Premium, juicy and fork-tender beef marinated in a rich blend of Korean spices and seasonings, grilled right on your tabletop...


Time for some fire and beef. At Soban K-Town Grill...  

Thursday, October 27, 2016

Loaded: Round Up Your Barkada For The Ultimate Overload By Greenwich...

Celebrate your school team's entry to the final four, a promotion, or simply jumpstart the holidays with a casual get-together with your barkada...


...with the Ultimate Overload by Greenwich. Good times made even better, with a sumptuous flavor-loaded barkada pizza guaranteed to be the #UltimateBarkadaBlend.

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Rainy Afternoons and Dark Truffle Gelato at Casa Italia

It's another rainy afternoon, just about time for a soothing cup of freshly brewed coffee...


...but the impressive gelato display at Casa Italia makes you hold back on that Cafe Latte, and go for an indulgent scoop instead. It's just the kind of thing that happens when you walk inside Casa Italia, and why not, a gelato is always a good idea. Even on rainy afternoons...

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

The Rice is Right. At Yellow Box Rice Company.

Sumptuous rice meals packed in bright yellow boxes. The rice is always right...at Yellow Box Rice Company.


Yellow Box Rice Company offers comforting and flavorful rice meals conveniently packed in attractive boxes matched with excellent value for money. If you're looking for a quick and satisfying meal without busting your wallet, head on over to Yellow Box Rice Company...

Monday, October 24, 2016

A Flourishing Social Enterprise: Real Fresh Dairy Farms Celebrates Eight Flavorful Years...

A glass of farm-fresh milk is the inspiration behind one of the country's successful small business stories.  What started as a social entrepeneurship project eight years ago, Real Fresh Dairy Farms has grown to become one of the country's premier dairy businesses...


Real Fresh Dairy Farms Inc. (RFDFI), based in Bay, Laguna, remains committed to their founding vision, a collective undertaking envisioned to be a model of private enterprise with a social purpose.  Today, Real Fresh Dairy Farms is at the forefront producing world-class quality products, from premium farm-fresh milk to youghurt, cheeses, and ice cream. It's an inspiring story, promising even more equally inspiring stories as Real Fresh Dairy Farms unveils its expanded product offering...

Sunday, October 23, 2016

The Panay Kain Tulog ATBP Complex Food Crawl: Local Flavors at Komedor Filipino Restaurant

Crispy Bacon Bagnet. Oyster Sisig. Pakbet with Chicharong Bulaklak. Tortang Talaba at Talong. And Sizzling Bulalo. After some rustic and homestyle Chinese dishes and coffee paired paired with comfort food in an epic food crawl, it's time for some classic local flavors at the Panay Kain Tulog ATBP Complex... 


Komedor Filipino Restaurant spins its own creative take on local favorites, using the freshest ingredients for rich and bold flavors, just one of the unique dining options at the new Panay Kain Tulog ATBP Complex.

Saturday, October 22, 2016

The Panay Kain Tulog ATBP Complex Food Crawl: Coffee and More at Artsy Cafe

A cup of coffee or a satisfying and comforting meal, Artsy Cafe offers all these and more...


Artsy Cafe opens a second branch at the new Panay Kain Tulog ATBP Complex in Quezon City serving their own take on comfort food, ranging from light snacks, pasta, salads, and sandwiches to heartier full meals, burgers and steaks. Located within a unique property complex with two other restaurants and a hostel, Artsy Cafe is one of the coziest spots this side of the metro.

Friday, October 21, 2016

The Panay Kain Tulog ATBP Complex Food Crawl: Chinese Comfort Food at Mandarin Sky Wok

Three restaurants, with more planned in the pipeline, and a hostel, all in one cool place...


Mandarin Sky Wok is one of the many dining options at the new Panay Kain Tulog ATBP Complex in Quezon City, offering home-style and comforting Chinese cuisine. Three dining establishments right beside each other, and you have one cool food crawl...

Thursday, October 20, 2016

Prost! Oktoberfest at The Peninsula Manila's Escolta

Beer, pork, and sausages. It's that time of the year when a cold beer with loads of savory pork dishes and sausages combine for a festive feast. It's Oktoberfest, prepare for barrels of fun at The Peninsula Manila... 


Starting October 17, 2016, diners can experience Oktoberfest in a two week-long celebration at The Peninsula Manila's international buffet restaurant, Escolta, with traditional Bavarian dishes paired with free-flowing Paulaner draft beer. Beer, pork, and sausages, it's all here at The Peninsula Manila's Oktoberfest celebration at Escolta.

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Neapolitan Flavors at Salvatore Cuomo & Bar

The finest ingredients and freshest produce prepared in the traditional way...this is the real deal. And when even the simplest of dishes deliver a vibrant richness and full range of flavors and textures, you just know it's special.  


Celebrated Italian chef and restaurateur, Salvatore Cuomo, shares his culinary passion for authenticity, the finest ingredients, and his own spin on premium casual casual Italian dining to the metro with the opening of Salvatore Cuomo & Bar at Uptown Parade in Bonifacio Global City. With over a hundred restaurants bearing his name, from casual pizza and pasta restaurants to upscale dining establishments in Japan, China, Korea, and Taiwan, the aggressive expansion reaches the Philippines offering local diners a whole new dining experience.

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

The Club Lounge Experience...In A Hyatt World

Exclusivity and smart yet casual elegance come together adding yet another layer to a perfect weekend...in a Hyatt world.


Located minutes from the airport, Hyatt City of Dreams Manila is the metro's ultimate airport hotel. And there's more. The Hyatt Club Lounge at Hyatt City of Dreams offers guests staying in one of the 45 Club Rooms exclusive privileges and complimentary services, including personalized seated check-in and check-out, breakfast, drinks and light snacks all day, as well as canapes and pre-dinner drinks. It's one of the many exclusive perks for Club guests, and another memorable experience in a perfect weekend staycation.

Monday, October 17, 2016

Perfect Weekends...In A Hyatt World.

Finding that perfect weekend getaway within the metro is always a sure thing...in a Hyatt world.


Hyatt City of Dreams Manila is your gateway to the perfect weekend, located at the heart of the city by the bay yet one feels a million miles away from all the stress of the urban rat race. Add an indulgent layer of sumptuous flavors executed with that distinct Hyatt touch, it's another weekend made perfect...in a Hyatt world.

A Tipple at The Lounge: Oktober Special Cocktails at Hyatt City of Dreams

It's October, that time of year when the centuries-old Bavarian tradition brings everyone together for round after round of traditional brews...


Drawing inspiration from the Bavarian tradition, The Lounge at Hyatt City of Dreams Manila offers its own distinct spin on Oktoberfest with its range of new cocktails blended with Furst Bismark Grain Spirit. Time to say Prost with a cocktail glass instead of a mug for a refreshing change...

Sunday, October 16, 2016

Carnivorous Cravings...at Atelier Vivanda Manila

When even the simplest meal at Atelier Vivanda Manila is elevated and transformed into a memorable dining experience...


...it's just the way it is, everyday, at one of the metro's finest establishments. When the modern and contemporary interiors, the courteous and efficient service, and impeccable cuisine conspire to form distinct layers to thread your dining experience in a continuous chain, you just know this is special.

Saturday, October 15, 2016

Meet The Drunken Lechon by Leonardo's Lechon and Pedro Brewcrafters...

Pork love and a cold craft brew. It's one cool collaboration that was bound to happen...


...combining for a cool and classic pairing. And it just makes perfect sense. Leonardo's Lechon and Pedro Brewcrafters introduce The Drunken Lechon, the latest variant in the ever expanding line from one of the metro's oldest names in classic native lechons.

Friday, October 14, 2016

America's Diner is Finally Here: Denny's Opens First Restaurant in the Philippines.

Finally, it's here...


Local diners get a taste of Slammin' Good Food 24/7 with the opening of the very first Denny's in the metro as it continues its aggressive global expansion. Now with over 1,700 locations around the globe in 14 countries, Denny's adds one more restaurant in its growing chain with its first location in the country at Uptown Parade in Bonifacio Global City.

Thursday, October 13, 2016

Your Daily Grind at Grind Bistro

"If we can make it, we will," and that's all you need to know when you head over to Grind Bistro for their honest, real and home-style made from scratch signature dishes...   


Steven and Cristina Carl prepare all their dishes fresh and in-house, maintaining total control of each and every dish at Grind Bistro for a uniquely satisfying, warm, and personal dining experience. Definitely not your usual daily grind...

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Ssshhhhh. We Serve Sexy. At Cirque...

Breakfast in Bed. Naughty and Nice. Egg-splosion. Double speak gets a sexy and flavorful new spin at Cirque...


Victoria Court recently shared their newest dishes at a special preview in one of their popular themed rooms, Cirque, and one definitely feels the distinction with just the right touch of sexy, so go ahead and take a naughty peek at Victoria Court's new menu by Chef Victoria. You know you want to...

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Recreating the Singaporean Hawkers Street Food Experience at Makansutra

"Street food is a brand, it is a cuisine inherited from our parents and culture..."


K. F. Seetoh, Singapore's highly-acclaimed food personality and expert, brings authentic Singaporean heritage cuisine to the metro with the newly opened Makansutra in SM Megamall. The name combines the Bahasa word for food, "Makan", with "Sutra", a buddhhist term which means "guide," to perfectly describe what it aims to achieve: to serve as the premier food and dining guide with authentic Singaporean dishes handed down for generations. The lively sounds and vibrant aromas of a dozen food stalls come together in the very first Singaporean-inspired hawkers center in the metro. Makansutra is the first of its kind in the country, read on and take a tasty peek inside Makansutra...

Saturday, October 8, 2016

The Great Eatscape at SM Aura Premier: Nightcap at Barcino Wine and Resto Bar.

Early evenings at SM Aura Premier's Skypark exude a distinct Spanish vibe...at Barcino Wine and Resto Bar.


Our full day food crawl for The Great Eatscape at SM Aura Premier ends with authentic Spanish flavors, with authentic paella, cheeses, and charcuterie at Barcino Wine and Resto Bar, just one of many cool dining options at SM Aura Premier.

Friday, October 7, 2016

The Great Eatscape at SM Aura Premier: Modern Japanese Cuisine at Buta + Wagyu

Taking you one step closer to Wagyu heaven...


The fourth stop in The Great Eatscape at SM Aura Premier, Buta + Wagyu serves its own spin on authentic and modern Japanese cuisine using the finest A5 Grade Wagyu flown chilled directly from Japan. And when Wagyu heaven can't wait, there's always Buta + Wagyu...

Thursday, October 6, 2016

The Great Eatscape at SM Aura Premier: Back at Kettle and Lovin' It.

Nothing complicated, just simple and comforting good food that works all the time...


The third stop in The Great Eatscape at SM Aura Premier, it was good to be back at an old favorite. From their signature Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Shrimp Po'Boy to the Steak & Marrow, Kettle never fails to satisfy your cravings for classic comfort food. And with new additions to their extensive menu, it can only get better...at Kettle.

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

The Great Eatscape at SM Aura Premier: A Taste of Nostalgia at XO 46 Heritage Bistro

Fiery coconut-based dishes from the Bicolandias layered with a soothing heat, the earthy and bold flavors from the Ilocos region, and traditional Hispanic-inspired cuisine from the plains of central Luzon...the best of the Philippines' culinary heritage, recreated at XO 46 Heritage Bistro.


The second stop in The Great Eatscape at SM Aura Premier, familiar and traditional local cuisine take the spotlight at XO 46 Heritage Bistro, transporting you back in time on a nostalgic gastronomic journey of the country's rich and multi-cultural culinary heritage. The distinct flavors from the north and south, the full range and diversity of local cuisine, are served daily...at XO 46 Heritage Bistro.

Monday, October 3, 2016

The Great Eatscape at SM Aura Premier: A Return to Comforting Classics at Providore

It's been said so many times before, dining becomes an even more memorable experience when the distinct notes of a dish triggers an emotion or a fond memory, transporting you back to a time when simple, comforting flavors simply meant good times...


It's that yearning to return to comforting flavors that inspired Raintree Restaurants' newest dining concept, Providore, at SM Aura Premier. Providore was one of the featured dining establishments in the recently held The Great Eatscape at SM Aura Premier, a series of food crawls in collaboration with Forkspoonmanila at SM Aura Premier. Read on and take a peek at Providore's classic offerings...

Saturday, October 1, 2016

Great Days Made Better with Great Lakes

All you need to make a great day even better is a sip of pure wholesome freshness...


Oishi Philippines introduces two new refreshing fruit flavors for Great Lakes, Pure Pressed Apple and Just Right Red Grape. Oishi's Great Lakes is a line of all-natural fruit juices made from the finest and freshest fruits and vegetables with absolutely no preservatives, artificial coloring or flavors, and no sweetener so you get nothing but clean and wholesome notes with every sip. Take that healthy stride with Great Lakes and make your great day even better. And healthier...