Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Elevating the Bespoke Private Dining Experience at Privatus Dining

Elegant bespoke private dining located at the heart of the industrial and residential areas of Pasig, who would've guessed the metro still had some hidden culinary gems waiting to be discovered...


In the most unlikely of places, Privatus Dining stands out as a must-try dining destination in Pasig, and the leisurely drive is just part of the overall experience. More and more, we've seen the growing trend of food as a destination, and this is one of them, hidden at an industrial warehouse deep in the city of Pasig...

Monday, January 30, 2017

Spice Up the Year of the Fire Rooster with Sriracha

The Rooster takes centerstage this year, and not just any rooster...


Celebrate the Year of the Fire Rooster with the right kind of heat from the world's favorite hot sauce...Sriracha by Huy Fong Foods Inc. And thanks to Zomato PH, I get a hot and spicy start to the Chinese New Year with my own bottle of Sriracha...

Pick Your Own Pace at Cafe Society

Ice cream, pastries, sandwiches and coffee...just what you need to change the pace.


After a few rounds at the gaming tables, slow down the pace with a soothing cup of coffee and tasty bites at Cafe Society, one of the hidden gems in City of Dreams Manila.

Sunday, January 29, 2017

One (Make That Two) for the Road: Cocktails at Foundry by Smith Butcher 1912

An Old-Fashioned and a Smoking Jacket for the road...you're in good company at Foundry by Smith Butcher 1912.
 

After a sumptuous Head to Tail Platter for dinner at Foundry by Smith Butcher 1912 (for more on the sumptuous dinner at Foundry by Smith Butcher 1912, see my earlier post, Going Head to Tail at Foundry by Smith Butcher 1912), Chef Ranukka "Ran" Hettiarachchi and Milena Matjosaityte invited the group to the second floor for their signature handcrafted cocktails. Steak night and cocktails, all in one place, now how how cool is that?

Saturday, January 28, 2017

Going Head to Tail at Foundry by Smith Butcher 1912

Five cuts of beef in one impressive platter...


...meet the Head to Tail Beef Platter from Foundry by Smith Butcher 1912. Located at The Plaza of Arya Residences in Bonifacio Global City, Foundry by Smith Butcher 1912 specializes in premium imported steaks, offering prime cuts from the US, France, Ireland and Australia, and some innovative off-the-menu dishes. Read on and take a tasty peek at Foundry by Smith Butcher 1912...

Friday, January 27, 2017

#CNYatCOD: Chinese New Year at City of Dreams Manila's Crystal Dragon

Abundance and overflowing blessings, celebrate the Chinese New Year with a sumptuous feast at City of Dreams Manila...


City of Dreams Manila welcomes the year of the Fire Rooster with luck, happiness, and prosperity...and Chinese New Year-themed ala carte and set menus from January 16 to February 11, 2017. From its luxury resort's integrated premium restaurants to 24-hour casual dining outlets, retail shops and clubs, City of Dreams spreads good cheer and festive flavors throughout the Chinese New Year. To get you in the mood, here's a sneak peek at Crystal Dragon's special Chinese New Year-themed menu...

Slabbed. Rubbed. And They're Back. Pitmaster's Smokehouse BBQ Re-Opens in Kapitolyo.

The undisputed masters of the pit in Kapitolyo are back...


After nearly a four-month absence due to repairs and renovation, Pitmaster's Smokehouse BBQ is once again open for business serving its signature BBQ dishes. And it's about time too...

Thursday, January 26, 2017

#ProudDavao: A Sumptuous Seafood Feast at Blue Posts Boiling Crab and Shrimps

Durian, mangosteen, and pomelo, just some of Davao's iconic flavors. You can now add another to your must-try list when you're in Davao...


Blue Posts Boiling Crabs and Shrimps formally opened their third location at SM City Davao with a grand dinner for over 300 guests in an epic seafood feast, marking another chapter in the on-going and inspiring story of a local, homegrown concept making it big. Before the massive dinner, crews began making their final checks on the stage...

My Kind of Crab Mentality: Blue Posts Boiling Crabs and Shrimps Opens Third Davao Branch at SM City Davao

Crab mentality takes on a local, homegrown and flavorful spin...


...it's time to get messy at Blue Posts Boiling Crabs and Shrimps. Davao pride is alive and well with the opening of Blue Posts Boiling Crabs and Shrimps' third branch in SM City Davao. Day two of a memorable Davao adventure gets into high gear with even more crabs and shrimps...

Flavors of Davao: Good Times at Antonio's Bar & Grill

They say the best way to experience the heart and soul of any city is to go where the locals eat. And it just keeps getting better in Davao...


After a full day of crabs and shrimps at Blue Posts Boiling Crabs and Shrimps, macaroons at OHSAA, and durian at the local market, we cap our first day in Davao with a sumptuous feast of local flavors at Antonio's Bar & Grill (for more on Day One of our Davao adventure, see my earlier post, From Sea to Table: A Taste of Davao's Best at Blue Posts Boiling Crabs and Shrimps).

From Sea to Table: A Taste of Davao's Best at Blue Posts Boiling Crabs and Shrimps

Three days of succulent crabs and shrimps and the best of local cuisine, it's a taste of Davao like no other...


Blue Posts Boiling Crabs and Shrimps, a local, homegrown concept from Davao, recently opened their third branch in the King City of the South, the Crown Jewel of  Mindanao, at SM City Davao. It's time to get messy...at Davao's Blue Posts Boiling Crabs and Shrimps.

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Sustainable, Traceable, Fresh and Right at the 2nd Sustainable Seafood Week Launch

The continued demand for fresh seafood comes with a call for increased responsibility and accountability. Overfishing and marine degradation pose real threats and a cause for serious concern among food, hotel and restaurant businesses. Industry leaders need to come together to address the rapid depletion of the ocean's finite resources, and they did for a second time at the launch of the 2nd Sustainable Seafood Week, an industry initiative created to find a better way in the management of marine resources.


At the very core of the Sustainable Seafood Week's initiative is an adherence to doing things right, from traceability, the protection of endangered marine species, sustainable practices without the use of destructive and harmful fishing techniques, and harvesting right-sized catches and excluding juvenile fish. Harvesting the freshest seafood, and doing it right were once again reiterated at the launch of the 2nd Sustainable Seafood Week last January 16, 2017 at the Marriott Grand Ballroom. It's an advocacy that continues to gain ground, and just in time too...

Sunday, January 22, 2017

Make That Extra Crispy by The Colonel To Start The Year Right with The New KFC Extra Crispy Chicken

The Colonel's got something new for the new year...


Everyone's favorite chicken gets an extra crispy new variant. Start the year right and extra crispy with the new KFC Extra Crispy Chicken...

Thursday, January 19, 2017

Perfect Pair: The Ebi King, Ramen Nagi's Newest Limited Edition Ramen.

The richness of pork and the distinct salty notes of shrimps come together in another innovative Limited Edition ramen from Ramen Nagi...


Start the new year with Ramen Nagi's newest Limited Edition Ramen, the Ebi King. The richness of the pork-based tonkotsu broth and the briny shrimps combine for a new ramen experience, it's the perfect way to start the new year right.

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

High Times Above the City by the Bay at Diamond Hotel's Bar 27

Nights out in the old city by the bay gets a much needed new vibe...


...it's high time old Manila welcomes a new, and probably even the highest and coolest nightspot this part of the city. And things are definitely looking up at Diamond Hotel's Bar 27.

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Go All-Out at H.I.D. Burgers

Why stop at a double or triple when you can go all-out...


...with a quad stack at H.I.D Burgers. Soft buns, almost like the familiar pan de sal, topped with flame-grilled chicken patties, H.I.D. Burgers offers a flavorful and healthier alternative to the usual burgers. And you just can't have enough of a good thing, so going all-out with an off-the-menu quadruple at H.I.D. Burgers is always a good thing. Seriously.

Monday, January 16, 2017

From Sydney to Manila: Harry's Cafe de Wheels at S Maison

Sydney's iconic meat pies, pasties, and hotdogs comes to Manila...


Harry's Cafe de Wheels offers local diners a taste of Sydney's best with their comforting menu built on their popular hotdogs, meat pies, and pasties. And you can experience the flavors of Sydney's best at their newest branch in S Maison at Conrad Hotel in SM Mall of Asia.

Monday, January 9, 2017

Ramen Nagi: Your Favorite Ramen Opens at Robinsons Galleria

Original King. Red King. Green King. Black King. All your favorite ramen...


...and now you can enjoy it all at Ramen Nagi's newest branch in Robinsons Galleria. With its spacious and open layout, Ramen Nagi is a welcome addition to the newly renovated wing of Robinsons Galleria. It's the perfect spot for your favorite ramen...

Sunday, January 8, 2017

A Take-Home Run and Tasty Bites at Oppa Chicken

Heading for another run for take-out at Oppa Chicken...


...and why not have a light snack while waiting for the chicken orders. Sounds like a plan.

Saturday, January 7, 2017

All-Time Favorites at Outback

There's more to Outback than just great steaks...


Outback offers a variety of signature dishes other than their popular steaks, and here are some favorites...

Friday, January 6, 2017

Serious Beef Cravings at the Mall with Alqueria Tapas, Paellas Y Bistecas

When a sudden craving for beef hits you at the mall...


...there's always Alqueria Tapas, Paellas Y Bistecas and their signature Salpicao to satisfy any serious craving for beef. A day at the mall gets a welcome, beefy turn...at Alqueria.

Thursday, January 5, 2017

Take-Home Treats: A Winning Deuce with The Combo Platter by The Halal Guys

Gyro or chicken? Why not make it easy on yourself and have both with the Combo Platter from The Halal Guys?


Fork-tender beef, juicy chicken, fresh tomatoes and crisp lettuce, the sharpness of the onions, the soft pita bread, fluffy rice, creamy garlic sauce, and that extra punch from The Halal Guys Hot Sauce...just can't get better than that. It's the perfect take-home meal in one platter.

Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Let In The Goodness at the Country's First Pop-Up Arla Goodness Station

Proper, healthy meals on a budget, living clean need not make your wallet lean...


...it's time to #GetReal and #LetInTheGoodness at the country's first Pop-Up Arla Goodness Station in SM Aura Premier. Fresh, organic, and all-natural made with dairy products from the world's largest organic dairy producer, treat yourself to a flavorful and healthy meal at the Arla Goodness Station, and start the new year right.

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Spanish Nights and Tapas with a Sexy Latin Vibe at Tomatito

The seductive notes of Spanish flamenco come alive with the bold and vibrant flavors of traditional and creative tapas with a unique and distinct Latin vibe...


...time for some sexy tapas at Tomatito. Inspired by the noted Spanish flamenco guitarist, Jose Fernandez Torres, also popularly known as "Tomatito" or "little tomato," Tomatito Manila recreates the cool Spanish tapas bar from the 80s with its handcrafted cocktails and innovative dishes. Bold, inventive, with a touch of sexy, Tomatito is yet another new dining destination for the new year. And the new year's looking pretty good...at Tomatito.

Sunday, January 1, 2017

Enter a World of Flavors Down The Rabbit Hole

Little Alice fell down the hole, bumped her head and bruised her soul...


Down the rabbit hole she went, and the adventures of Alice in Wonderland began in an epic childhood tale of fantasy and imagination. It's also the way to some sinfully indulgent desserts...at The Rabbit Hole.