Saturday, February 29, 2020

Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter on a Plate: A Lavish 5-Course Feast Inspired by Canada's 4 Seasons with Canadian Beef and Wine at Makati's Shangri-La, Manila's Sage Bespoke Grill

From Alberta to Manila, the flavors of Canada's 4 seasons are masterfully recreated and served with the finest Canadian beef and wine in a memorable dinner at Sage Bespoke Grill...


Makati Shangri-La, Manila recreates the rich flavors of Canada's spring, summer, fall and winter with an elegant 5-Course wine pairing feast, Canada's 4 Seasons, at Sage Bespoke Grill in partnership with Canada Beef International Institute and the Canadian Embassy. Shaped by the land and the four seasons, Canada is the perfect place for raising beef and producing wine of the highest quality. And from February 5 to March 28, diners and guests can experience the Great White North's bountiful produce for a memorable taste of Canada. 

Friday, February 28, 2020

Firing Up New Dishes at Fireside in BGC

Chef Chiloy Santos is all fired up. And why not. He's added a few more tempting options to Fireside's stacked menu that's guaranteed to fire up your appetite...


Fireside unveils exciting new dishes from starters, a salad to sumptuous mains, pizza and dessert in addition to its comforting line-up of flavorful offerings. From the same group behind Meat Plus, Tender Bob's and Kettle, Fireside lays on a tempting array of new dishes to satisfy any craving. Time to refill your glass of wine... 

Friday, February 21, 2020

Casual Bibimbap and Premium Barbecue Selections at Oori Korean Restaurant, Now Open at Sheraton Manila Hotel

Go casual with bibimbap or go all out with the premium barbecue selections. It's an innovative and flavorful tale of two dining concepts coming together in a smooth and seamless weave...at Oori Korean Restaurant.


Sheraton Manila Hotel unveils its third and newest dining outlet, Oori Korean Restaurant, a unique two-concept upscale Korean restaurant as part of the hotel's second phase of development. The new outlet features sub-concepts of casual dining with comforting Korean cuisine and an elevated barbecue experience with their selection of premium beef and pork from their live butchery kitchen. Like two restaurants in one place with comforting Korean cuisine on one side and an upscale Korean barbecue experience on the other, Oori Korean Restaurant lets you crossover with ease to suit your taste, craving or mood.

It's a timely addition to their existing culinary offerings with The Lounge Bar and S Kitchen all-day dining buffet (for more on S Kitchen at Sheraton Manila, see my previous post, Elevating Filipino Cuisine: Come Home to S Kitchen's Sunday Fiesta at Sheraton Manila Hotel). A quick casual lunch or a sumptuous barbecue feast, Oori Korean Restaurant does it elegantly. With the continued popularity of Korean barbecue joints showing no signs of slowing down, Oori Korean Restaurant lets you rediscover Korean cuisine made with the finest and freshest ingredients.  

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Come Home to Casa Buenas, Now Open at Resorts World Manila

The graceful interiors take you back in time gently nudged along by the impeccable service while the sumptuous and varied flavors brings you home...


Resorts World Manila launches its newest signature dining outlet, Casa Buenas, showcasing traditional and nostalgic elements of all things Filipino with a modern and contemporary spin. All the elements come together in a seamlessly woven tapestry celebrating our local heritage from the classic architecture and design to the graceful service and sumptuous Filipino Spanish cuisine. Come inside and take a nostalgic step back in time...at Casa Buenas.  

Sunday, February 9, 2020

New Moon at BOA: A New Dining Concept is Unveiled at a Pop-Up...

The constantly changing lunar phases brings a new culinary concept to light at a pop-up...


The team behind BOA Kitchen & Socials unveils their latest and exciting new concept at a pop-up with an array of of local and Southeast Asian inspired flavors. Joey Marcelo and Chef Julius Necor takes you to the moon and back with their inventive reinterpretation of regional flavors that will leave you moonstruck (for more on BOA, see my previous post, New in the 'Hood: BOA Kitchen & Socials Opens at Quezon City's Scout Rallos).

Saturday, February 8, 2020

Questions Answered at Q&A Kitchen + Bar

Hidden bars with a fine dining component are nothing new to the metro's culinary scene. But here's one gem of a find at the heart of Makati's bustling Salcedo Village that's bound to make you take a second look at the kitchen plus bar concept...


The bar and dining concept has always been a tricky combination with one element meeting expectations while the other falling just a bit short. Q&A Kitchen + Bar excels on both counts, with the bar whipping out handcrafted cocktails and the kitchen serving comforting yet elegantly refined dishes with a rustic Italian spin. In a special dinner hosted by Q&A Kitchen + Bar owner Bubot Quicho and noted author Alfred Krip Yuson, a flavorful Q&A session with endless rounds of cocktails, wine, sumptuous dishes and insightful conversations led to a memorable evening of good vibes. Read on for a taste and feel of Q&A Kitchen + Bar...

Friday, February 7, 2020

Red Indulgence: Make It The Limited Edition Red Velvet Dreamcake by Le Sucre Lab This Valentine's...

In a relationship or still flying solo, just treat yourself on this red letter day to some indulgent self love from Le Sucre Lab, the creators of the Original Chocolate Dreamcake...


From February 10 to 15, Le Sucre Lab will be sharing a whole lot of love with the decadent Limited Edition Red Velvet Cake for the season of hearts. The vibrant colors of the red velvet crumbs on the sinfully layered dessert creation of Le Sucre Lab tempts the eyes before casting its spell on your palate. And your heart...

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Southeast Asian Flavors Shine at Pandan Asian Cafe by Chef Tatung

Take your palate on a culinary journey of Southeast Asian flavors all in one place...


Celebrated author, restaurateur and TV personality Chef Myke "Tatung" Sarthou weaves another tasty narrative with his latest culinary venture diving deep into Southeast Asian flavors at Pandan Asian Cafe. The region's rich flavors and heritage are celebrated with that Chef Tatung touch in Quezon City's newest dining destination...

Monday, February 3, 2020

New at Newport Mall: Comforting Flavors Recreated at Rafael's Tapas Bar & Restaurant

A dish becomes even more special when it triggers fond and nostalgic memories. At Rafael's Tapas Bar and Restaurant, dining becomes a culinary journey back to comforting flavors... 


Rafael's Tapas Bar and Restaurant, now open at Newport Mall's Garden Wing, brings hearty and traditional Filipino, Spanish and Mediterranean flavors updated with a contemporary spin. Heintjie Carmona shares his family's favorite dishes, and his personal art collection, at the newest dining destination in Resorts World Manila. Our group, FourScene, gets a sneak peek at the newest restaurant in Newport Mall (for more on FourScene, visit our FB Page at https://www.facebook.com/FourScene/). Recharge and take a break from the shopping and gaming tables at Resorts World Manila with a sumptuous meal of comforting flavors, reinvented with a modern yet nostalgic flair at Rafael's Tapas Bar & Restaurant...