Nacionale Bladeworks: The Cutting Edge in Your Kitchen

A clean cut, all the time. Real sharp knives for real sharp cooks. This is your cutting edge in the kitchen...

Nacionale Bladeworks brings the sharper edge to elevate your kitchen game with their meticulously crafted Japanese-style cutlery, the edge you need in the professional or home kitchen. For Ryan and Karen David, taking the cleaner, sharper cut is a passionate expression of their love for the high standards and fast-paced nature of the professional kitchen. Are you ready to elevate your kitchen game?

Celebrating Milestones with 100 Stores in the Country, A New Cheese Series and Froyo Line by Koomi Natural Drinking Yogurt

Now with its milestone 100th store in the country with still more in the pipeline since it launched early last year, Koomi Natural Drinking Yogurt remains one of the most successful and truly inspiring brands in the local food scene. And the brand isn't done just yet. Far from it. Koomi Natural Drinking Yogurt launches a series of new product offerings to tempt your palate...

Hitting 100 stores in less than a year since it entered the cluttered and competitive local food scene is no small feat. It's just downright impressive. And the fact that it was launched at the height of the pandemic last year amidst countless uncertainties makes it even more remarkable. It's a spectacular run any which way you look at it. And Koomi Natural Drinking Yogurt has so much more in store for all its loyal koomikadas with its new Koomi Froyo and Limited Edition Cheese Series.

What's New at OMG? Wings, Breakfast Burritos and Fish with Chips at Oh My Greek...

Here's what's new at OMG. Wings, breakfast burritos and fish with chips, that's what's new at Oh My Greek...

Oh My Greek adds their own unique spin to Breakfast Burritos, Greek Chicken Wings and Greek Battered Fish with Chips to their growing menu of bestsellers of tasty bites and sumptuous meals. Let's take a closer look and dive right in...

Light and Easy with Fresh Flavors by Zig Healthy Made Happy

Fresh, bold and clean flavors, some days you just want to keep it simple. And light. And Zig Healthy Made Happy has just what you're craving for in a variety of new dishes... 

Healthier dining options appear to be on the rise as a result of the quarantine experience, and one unique dining concept stands out from the clutter for making healthy food cool. Zig Healthy Made Happy introduces a refreshing medley of new Salad Bowls, Protein Bowls, Sourdough Sandwiches and a creatively inventive Salad Pizza to its growing menu for even more healthier options packed with fresh, real and vibrant flavors. Who says healthy food has to be boring or bland? Not at Zig Healthy Made Happy... 

#SpectrumSundaysBest: The Grandest of Feasts Returns to Fairmont Makati's Spectrum with #SundaysBestatSpectrum with Carmen's Best Ice Cream

One of the metro's very best buffets returns to Spectrum at Fairmont Makati. Sundays just got better with Sunday's Best at Spectrum...

Fairmont Makati relaunches its legendary buffet with Sunday's Best at Spectrum featuring a lavish and mouthwatering array of sumptuous dishes from around the world in one place. And Sundays just got a whole lot better and more indulgent with one of the country's premium artisanal ice cream brands included in the buffet spread, Carmen's Best Ice Cream. Read on for a virtual tour of the hearty and elegant offerings at #SpectrumSundaysBest...

Valhalla by the Bay: The Night of the Crawfish at Skal, the Biggest Viking Party at Sofitel Manila

Crawfish, crayfish, crawdaddies, crawdads, mudbugs, baybugs or yabbies, call it what you want. For one glorious evening, the crayfish rules the night at one of the largest Viking parties in Asia...

Sofitel Manila once again hosts the grandest Viking party by the bay at Skal with endless free-flowing beer, Aquavit and of course crayfish. After more than two years due to the pandemic, the epic festival returns with a bang honoring a bountiful harvest in a centuries-old Nordic tradition with sumptuous food, rounds of drinks and music. And a whole lot of crayfish too. In what may be the closest thing to Valhalla, read on and take a peek at the lavish feast and celebration...

The Whole Nine Yards: Brotzeit Philippines Celebrates Nine Long Years in the Country with the Longest Oktoberfest Season

The end of September marks the beginning of one of the most anticipated festivals in the world. It's Oktoberfest at Brotzeit...

Brotzeit Philippines kicks off its milestone ninth anniversary with the longest Oktoberfest celebration starting September 12 to October 29, 2022. One of the country's enduring and authentic German beer bars for almost a decade, Brotzeit pulls all the stops for an epic Oktoberfest bash complete with exciting games and awesome prizes daily. Now that's reason enough to raise a toast...

Let's Do Lunch Specials, Pizza and Pasta at Salvatore Cuomo Cafe...

New Lunch Specials, hearty pizza and pasta dishes await diners at Salvatore Cuomo Cafe. Let's do lunch at Salvatore Cuomo Cafe...

Lunch at Salvatore Cuomo Cafe in The Podium becomes a tempting proposition with their new Lunch Specials, Pizza and Pasta offerings. And desserts too. Cocktails after 5? Check out some cool deals for a refreshing tipple. Still no plans for lunch? Then, read on and see what's new at Salvatore Cuomo Cafe...

Azuthai Thai Restaurant: First with the #ThaiSELECT Seal, First On Your List of Authentic Thai Cuisine Now Serving New Dishes

Since 2008, Azuthai Thai Restaurant has been top-of-mind when it comes to authentic Thai cuisine. It's no wonder that it's the first local restaurant to receive the coveted #ThaiSELECT seal from the Ministry of Commerce of the Royal Thai Government back in 2017. And now, Azuthai Thai Restaurant has new dishes for your next visit...

From their classic Crispy Catfish Salad to Bagoong Fried Rice, Pad Thai with Prawns and Massaman Lamb Curry, Azuthai Thai Restaurant remains at the top of your list for sumptuous and authentic Thai cuisine. One of the few and the very first local Thai restaurant with the prestigious #ThaiSELECT seal of authenticity from the Royal Thai Government, Azuthai Thai Restaurant continues to showcase homestyle Thai ingredients and recipes with their new dishes. Read on for a peek at Azuthai Thai Restaurant's new dishes...

Afternoon Tea with a Franco-Asian Spin: The Culinary Masters Afternoon Tea with Chef Justin Quek at Oasis Garden Cafe in Solaire Resort

You can have traditional afternoon tea or make it a lot more interesting and let Chef Justin Quek serve you his inspired take on sweet and savory creations. One of Singapore's celebrated culinary icons, experience afternoon tea with a unique Franco-Asian spin by Chef Justin Quek at Oasis Garden Cafe...

Spicy Prawn Noodle Soup, Odeh Odeh, Chendol Crème Brulée and Siu Mei, not what you'd expect from a traditional afternoon tea. Then again, there's nothing quite traditional with the Culinary Masters Afternoon Tea showcasing the novel and inventive fusion of Asian flavors with French techniques in an elegant and seamless blend. From September 20 to 25, Singaporean Chef Justin Quek teases your palate for afternoon tea like no other at Oasis Garden Cafe in Solaire Resort.

The Man with the Golden Touch: Emilio Mina Celebrates 20 Years of Fine Italian Cuisine and Good Times with Caruso Ristorante Italiano

They say a good restaurant is defined by its cuisine. And rightly so. But there are some restaurants that have been associated with the creative vision of the man behind it driving its cuisine. Like Emilio Mina of Caruso Ristorante Italiano...

Celebrating twenty years of fine Italian cuisine, Caruso Ristorante Italiano reaches a milestone in its storied history. It's also a testament to the man behind the iconic Italian restaurant along Nicanor Garcia Street in Makati. The story of Caruso Ristorante Italiano is the story of Emilio Mina, from the dishes of his childhood to the elegant Italian flair of the classic Italian restaurant.

What's New with the Croissant Lady? Take A Peek. And A Bite...

The Croissant Lady has been busy concocting sweet and savory treats from her new kitchen, and the inventive flavor combinations are from the usual...

The recent opening of the new showroom for ChefWorks Philippines and the kitchen of Croissant Lady in one cool spot has become a culinary laboratory of sorts for some of the best croissants and more in the metro (for more on the new showroom and kitchen of ChefWorks Philippines and Croissant Lady, see my post Hot Off The Oven: ChefWorks Philippines and Croissant Lady Inaugurates New Home). 

Hot Off the Oven: ChefWorks Philippines and Croissant Lady Inaugurates New Home

For Philip John Golding and Donatella Chua, the inauguration of the new home for ChefWorks Philippines and Croissant Lady is the culmination of years in the local F&B industry as well as a continuing story in their culinary journey. It's also home to the finest culinary apparel and sumptuous fresh-baked croissants...

ChefWorks Philippines and the Croissant Lady formally welcomed guests to its new home at the third floor of Pamana Building along Arnaiz Avenue in Makati. From professional chefs apparel to flaky croissants paired with coffee, Philip John Golding and Donatella Chua offer a unique spot for all your chefs uniform essentials and tasty bites in one cool spot. 

The Olive Garden Experience Comes To Manila

It's finally here. The unlimited fresh-baked breadsticks, hearty soups and salads that's at the core of the family-centric American casual dining chain along with their specialty pasta dishes and many more finally comes to Manila. Take a closer and tasty peek at Olive Garden... 

Lasagna Fritta, Seafood Alfredo, Shrimp Scampi, Fettuccine Alfredo and Chicken Parmesan. Or why not create your own pasta? Bring your appetite, Olive Garden serves up a feast with an all-star cast of sumptuous bestsellers. The Bistro Group brings the much celebrated and quintessential Olive Garden experience with its Never-Ending garden-fresh salads, homemade soups and fresh-baked breadsticks along with its repertoire of classic pasta dishes from the largest American-Italian restaurant chain in the US to the Philippines at Mall of Asia. Hungry? Then, read on...

A Bar, Speakeasy, Patisserie, Deli and French Fusion Restaurant in the Basement at Somm's Table

Where to find Makati's newest and coolest bar, speakeasy, patisserie, deli and restaurant? Just head down the basement at Somm's Table...

Michelin-star trained chefs Raphael Gries and Julien Sobolewski bring their own unique take on creative and innovative French cuisine, traditional patisserie and deli with a cool speakeasy and contemporary bar vibe at Somm's Table. Makati's newest dining and bar destination, Somm's Table is located at the basement of the Corner Exchange Building along Bolanos Street in Makati. The unique location becomes part of the charm and experience in this bar, patisserie, deli and restaurant. At Somm's Table, going down the basement is the surest way to an elevated bar and dining experience.

Easy Online Shopping, Cool Deals and Exclusive Perks at Robinsons Appliances

Shopping for household appliances online has never been this easy. All it takes are a few quick taps on your mobile device and that's it. With Robinsons Appliances... 

Robinsons Appliances takes the online shopping experience for appliances to a whole new level of hassle-free convenience with unprecedented ease of navigation on its website. And that's not all, Robinsons Appliances offers cool deals and discounts in celebration of its milestone website birthday. Read on and discover just how easy online shopping can be with Robinsons Appliances and enjoy value added discounts extended until September 30, 2022 (for more on Robinsons Appliances, see my post Ready With Your Christmas Wishlist? Robinsons Appliances is Ready and Waiting for You...). 

Round Up the Posse and Raise a Toast for Margarita Madness at Chili's

It's back. Unlimited Frozen Margaritas for endless rounds of good times and good vibes. It's Margarita Madness at Chili's...

Unlimited rounds of Frozen Margaritas for only P 300? Now that's enough reason to a round up the posse and raise a toast. Margarita Madness returns at Chili's from September 1 to October 31, so pick your spot at the bar. Top Shelf Lime Frozen Margarita or Strawberry, Mango and Strawberry Mango frozen Margarita? Enjoy all four and one more for the road...

Going All-Out with Unlimited Korean BBQ for P 599 at CCYG Unlimited Korean BBQ

Unlimited, all you can eat Korean BBQ. That's one of many dining experiences we missed during the long days of the quarantine experience. As we slowly transition and return to some sense of normalcy, it's time to revisit the places and the flavors we missed. Like Korean BBQ. Unlimited. Value and variety combine for one of the metro's hidden gems at CCYG Unlimited Korean BBQ...

There are countless options for unlimited Korean BBQ in the metro, and it's a trend that's here to stay. The popularity of Korean culture, from K-Dramas and K-Pop down to its hearty cuisine bannered by samgyupsal continues to fill our social media feeds deepening its hold in the local cultural mainstream. The attraction of one all-inclusive price for an all-you-can-eat feast has always been a winning formula for both value and variety among local diners. One such Korean BBQ restaurant along Tomas Morato Avenue in Quezon City brings all these and more, at CCYG Unlimited Korean BBQ... 

Groceries Done Right: pandamart, The Top Stop for Fresh Groceries and Assorted Choices

Now you can tick-off your grocery list conveniently delivered to your doorstep with just a few quick taps on your mobile device. How? Take a crash course on Online Grocery 101 with pandamart...

A grocery run was once part of the daily routine, but all that changed during the long days of the quarantine experience. Going online was the only option to get fresh groceries and other essentials delivered and even then, it was pretty much hit or miss. pandamart changes all that. With pandamart, you can experience online grocery convenience done right without a hitch. Enjoy virtual access to top quality freshness and a wide assortment of items available for delivery in as fast as 20 minutes. Imagine a hassle-free grocery run without the long queues and traffic. That's groceries done right with pandamart. 

#banginNYstylebagels: Now, These Bagels are Bangin'. At Booya Bagels...

Fresh off the oven, warmed up for that soft and mildly chewy bite with a delicate crispness immediately tells you this one's special. This one's absolutely bangin'... 

Finally, New York style bagels comes to the metro and your search for the best begins and ends at Booya Bagels. From classic bagels with house-cured lox and a generous schmear of herbed cream cheese to their more inventive offerings like the colorful and indulgently sweet Unicorn Poop, Booya Bagels brings that bangin' New York style for a taste of the Big Apple with every bite. And enjoying these legit bagels are just a text, call or DM away with your mobile device.