Saturday, March 31, 2018

Rediscovering the Weekend Vibe at Discovery Primea

Sometimes, you just need to stay in for the entire weekend to fully recharge for the coming week ahead...


One memorable weekend at Discovery Primea is more than enough to rediscover the perfect staycation experience for that ultimate urban escape. Staying in, and enjoying every minute of it...at Discovery Primea.

Friday, March 30, 2018

Celebrating the Art of Happy with Sabrina's Kitchen

Eight seasons of real flavors and honest fun, and there's more yet to come...


Sabrina Artadi celebrates the Art of Happy with the launch of Sabrina's Kitchen, now on its eighth season. Sabrina's casual culinary approach brings back the fun to cooking at home with her inspiring take on rich, vibrant and exciting flavors. Read on for a sneak peek at Sabrina's Kitchen's latest season...

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Good Food Is Just Around the Corner at The Corner Market

Garden-fresh salads, succulent seafood, premium beef, indulgent desserts as well as authentic Spanish, Vietnamese, Thai, Korean, Chinese, Filipino and Japanese dishes all in one place...


It's the metro's newest foodie destination, and good food is definitely just around the corner at The Corner Market. It's more than just a food hall and an indoor market, it's a whole new world of fresh flavors developed by The Relish Group elevating the shopping and dining experience. Shop, dine and savor one of the metro's innovative concepts, now open at The Podium...

Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Dine Executive Class with Chibo Okonomiyaki's Premium Executive Set Meals

What's for lunch? Easy. A complete meal served by one of Japan's iconic restaurant chains answers the day's most important question...


Chibo Okonomiyaki, long known for its innovative fusion of Okonomiyaki and Teppanyaki in Osaka, introduces its new Premium Executive Set Meals for a complete meal served with rice, salad, miso soup and House Blend Iced Tea. So what's for lunch? Take your pick...from Chibo Okonomiyaki's new Premium Executive Set Meals.

Saturday, March 24, 2018

Sweet Connections with Bakers Connect

Get connected with the metro's best home bakers with a simple click online...


It's a novel idea that's guaranteed to satisfy any craving, matched with online convenience for that sweet fix. It's all about sweet connections with a wide range of fresh and made-to-order baked treats including healthy options from keto, low-sugar and whole food ingredients to fit any lifestyle. Bakers Connect is a startup online marketplace that connects home bakers to customers via a unique and convenient one-stop platform providing a well-curated range of home-baked goodness for any occasion. Whether for commercial cafe and restaurant requirements or personal enjoyment, this is one connection you need...

Friday, March 23, 2018

Beating the Odds with Nattural Ampalaya Plus

Diabetes can be a bitter pill. The modern lifestyle, a sugar-loaded processed diet and hereditary history all combine to make diabetes one of the debilitating diseases that severely impacts the quality of life. Current estimates indicate that well over 200 million people worldwide have diabetes, and this is expected to rise to 300 million by 2025. No matter how you look at it, the odds don't look good. But you can even up the odds...


...with Nattural Ampalaya Plus, an all-natural dietary food supplement containing three of nature's wonder herbs namely Bitter Gourd or ampalaya, Lagerstroemia Speciosa or banaba, and Turmeric or luyang dilaw. Think of it as a healthy all-natural wonder pill with a one-two-three punch. And that's no bitter pill.

Thursday, March 22, 2018

Enjoying the Outdoors: A Glamping Weekend Staycation at F1 Hotel Manila

It's a staycation with a refreshing new spin that's perfect for summer...


F1 Hotel Manila weaves a cool and bohemian tropical vibe at the Canary Lounge from March until May, 2018 with a unique outdoor experience to complete your urban getaway this summer. Modern luxury and the cool outdoors come together every weekend with F1 Hotel Manila's cool take on "glamping" with great food, cocktails and entertainment under the stars...

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

A Provencal Lunch with Chef de Cuisine Herve Clair at Mireio

Just like the famed eternal sunshine of Provence, the sun, it seems, never sets in Mireio. Known for their classic interpretation of Provencal cuisine with its bright, vibrant and comforting flavors, Mireio continues this tradition with its new Chef de Cuisine...


Mireio, the signature and elegant brasserie-style restaurant of Raffles Makati, recently hosted a special lunch preview to introduce their new Chef de Cuicine, Herve Clair. Chef de Cuisine Herve Clair brings with him a unique culinary style perfected through years of experience working with some of the world's finest establishments. Loyal diners and guests at Mireio will be glad to know that the sunny flavors of Provence, with all its fresh and vivid notes, will continue to shine in this little corner of Provence high above the Makati commercial and business district.   

Sunday, March 18, 2018

Sustainable Seafood and a Sunset at the Seawall Garden

The freshest catch of the day prepared by the some of the country's finest chefs set against the famed Manila Bay sunset. Just can't get better than that...


AccorHotels, in partnership with Meliomar Sustainable Seafood Solutions, capped the third edition of Sustainable Seafood Week with an epic feast by the scenic Seawall Garden of Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila last March 15, 2018. Raffles Makati, Fairmont Makati, Novotel Manila Araneta Center, Joy-Nostalg Hotel & Suites Manila, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila and Mercure Manila Ortigas reaffirmed their commitment to the sustainable seafood movement against a dramatic sunset for another memorable culmination of the week-long festivities.

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

From Tagaytay to BGC: Bawai's Vietnamese Kitchen Opens at Uptown Parade

Tagaytay's hidden gem finds a new home in Uptown BGC...


Since 2007, Bawai's Vietnamese Kitchen has lured diners to the quaint and rustic hidden gem in Tagaytay with their authentic homestyle Vietnamese cuisine. Now, you don't have to drive all the way down south for a taste of Vietnam. You can find it here at Bonifacio Global City at their newest location in Uptown Parade...

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Wine. Barbecue. Chill: Hardys Summer Chill Out at Wave

With a rich wine-making legacy spanning more than 165 years, the cool vibe of summer is welcomed with a lavish feast and unlimited rounds of fine wine produced by Australia's second largest wine company...


Hardys celebrated the start of summer with its Summer Chill Out party last March 9, 2018 showcasing the wide range and variety of fine wines that Hardys has built over the past century and a half at City of Dreams Manila. A lavish feast with savory barbecue and so much more, unlimited rounds with a wide variety of fine wine...time to to chill with Hardys at City of Dreams Manila's Wave.

Sunday, March 11, 2018

High Steaks: A Special Wine Pairing Dinner with Friends, Stockyard Beef, Whitebox and Don Revy at The Fireplace

An intimate gathering of friends, both old and new, makes a wine pairing dinner at The Fireplace even more special...


The Fireplace and S & L Fine Foods, Inc. collaborate for a memorable wine pairing dinner with premium Australian beef from Stockyard and fine wines from Whitebox and Don Revy. The rich flavors of the Land from Down Under fires up The Fireplace for one night...

Poke Bowl Days at Holiday Inn & Suites Makati

It's back. And just in time too for Lent...


For the whole month of March, Holiday Inn & Suites Makati brings back their healthy and refreshing Poke Bowls at Citron Cafe, perfect for the Lenten season. And for just P 365 net per bowl, it's a satisfying meal loaded with fresh flavors and excellent value for more bang for the buck. The Poke Bowl Days are back...

Thursday, March 8, 2018

Sunday Lunch at Novotel Manila Araneta Center's Food Exchange

From classic Filipino favorites to authentic Chinese dishes, Indian cuisine, oven fresh pizzas and hearty pastas, the freshest catch of the day and an impressive array of savory dishes, the Food Exchange at Novotel Manila Araneta Center has it all.


The aptly named Food Exchange of Novotel Manila Araneta Center takes you on a culinary journey of global flavors in the heart of Quezon City. From east to west and everything in between, the Food Exchange is the perfect spot to explore the world's flavors all in one place...

Wednesday, March 7, 2018

The Master Oyster Shucker Reigns at the Glasshouse

And this year's Master Oyster Shucker is...


New World Makati Hotel recently hosted the much anticipated Master Oyster Shucker competition at the Glasshouse for the third straight year as part of its continuous efforts to raise awareness on sustainably sourced seafood under this year's edition of the Sustainable Seafood Week initiative. With four of the metro's finest chefs ready for battle, the competition also sheds light on a pressing and challenging environmental concern. Making smarter choices and supporting best practices is just one of many ways to get involved in the sustainable seafood movement.

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Sunday Afternoon at The Gourmand Market

Sixteen editions and counting, it's been an impressive run. And it just keeps getting better...


The Gourmand Market recently concluded its latest edition, Carnivale, last March 4, 2018 at Bonifacio High Street's Central Square to start the year. And if it's any indication of what you can expect in future editions of the The Gourmand Market, the future looks good. And tastier than ever...

Sunday, March 4, 2018

Shoyu Ramen? Let Tsuta Ramen Shoyu The Way...

A refreshingly light yet flavorful broth infused with the sharpness of leeks and the indulgent nutty notes of truffles sounds like a winning combination. But it becomes even more special when used as the soup stock in a bowl of ramen...


Fresh, clean, light yet full of flavor, the signature Shoyu Ramen earned the Michelin star for Tsuta Ramen not just once but three years in a row. Now that's no ordinary bowl of noodles...

Saturday, March 3, 2018

The Freshest Catch for the Third Straight Year at the Sustainable Seafood Week Launch

Fresh, sustainable, traceable...and about time too.


Starting February 28 to March 18, 2018, the metro's finest hotels and restaurants will be showcasing the freshest, sustainable and traceable seafood in celebration of Sustainable Seafood Week, now on its third year. It's an initiative that has gained momentum since it began in 2015, creating awareness and a deeper appreciation for responsible marine resource management. Here's a preview of what you can expect from the various participating hotels and restaurants for the 2018 edition of Sustainable Seafood Week...

Friday, March 2, 2018

Experience The New Taste of Comfort at Hops & Brews

The world's comforting flavors converge at Hops & Brews...


Hops & Brews redefines global gastropub cuisine with its innovative and flavorful dishes described as the new taste of comfort. From brunch, salads and sandwiches to savory mains, Hops & Brews is a welcome addition to Poblacion's emerging food scene.  

Thursday, March 1, 2018

#YouGotSomething So Work On It: Axe You with Chef Nicco Santos at Bucky's

What people say doesn't define you. You got something. Work on it.


The world's number 1 male fragrance brand has always encouraged men to embrace their unique style. But Axe is taking it further and deeper by focusing on substance as well with the introduction of its newest variant, Axe You. Leading the charge are four young men who have succeeded in the fields of music, art, film, and food, the Axe guys. In a unique launch held at Makati's hip Poblacion neighborhood, Axe revealed its newest fragrance as well as its masterclass program dubbed Project You. Targeted at the emerging Gen Z demographic often perceived as entitled, privileged, and impatient, Axe fully connects with this often misunderstood segment expressed via a bold and fiery new fragrance to ignite passions, inspire creativity and work on that something they've got.