Monday, August 28, 2023

Embark on a Journey with a Soothing Tipple as Raffles Makati's Long Bar Unveils the Exploration of Regions Cocktail Collection

A refreshing tipple takes you on a flavorful journey of the regions revealing complex layers of distinctive notes in a colorful tapestry. Experience the rich and diverse flavors of the Philippines in a variety of handcrafted libations at Long Bar...


Long Bar at Raffles Makati presents the Exploration of Regions Cocktail Collection developed in collaboration with Möet Hennesy Philippines inspired by the flavors of the country's seven regions namely Baguio, Calabarzon, Bicol, Batangas, Mindoro, Zamboanga and Davao Del Norte. Ready to embark on an exploration of regions? Then pick your spot by the bar and read on...

Saturday, August 26, 2023

Fairmont Makati Elevates the Spectrum Buffet Dining Experience with its Innovative Design & Dine Concept at the Social Lounge

Who can say no to a hearty buffet in an elegant setting? The buffet concept is nothing new to the local restaurant scene and remains the most popular option for many. Spectrum at Fairmont Makati introduces a unique and innovative spin to buffet dining high up at the 11th Floor for literally an elevated take on the popular concept...


Long known for its lavish buffet offerings, Spectrum at Fairmont Makati is transported high up at the Social Lounge in the 11th Floor of the prestigious property offering an eco-friendly buffet dining experience combining both sustainability and sophistication in one elegantly seamless and extraordinary culinary journey. As Spectrum undergoes a refurbishment phase from August 7 to September 21, loyal diners of the popular buffet offerings can still enjoy the sumptuous buffet spread with an elevated approach eleven floors up with the Design & Dine Buffet Experience

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

The Seasonal Avocado Harvest Yields a New Collection by Sebastian's Ice Cream

The month of August ushers in the bountiful avocado harvests as Sebastian's Ice Cream unveils its newest collection...


Sebastian's Ice Cream celebrates the avocado season with this year's edition of the Avocado Season 2023 collection. Bannered by nine variants available only for a limited time, Sebastian's Ice Cream recreates the flavors of the season with one Dive Bar, an Ice Cream Cake and seven new Avocado Ice Cream flavors for the brand's own version of an indulgent bountiful harvest.

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Fried Chicken, Noods, Sweet Pies and More: Angel's Pizza Introduces New Savory Offerings Plus Desserts Too

The heavens unleash an array of new savory and sweet offerings for a tasty encounter that will make you fall in love all over again with Angel's Pizza. From fried chicken to local noods andesserts, Angel's Pizza's exciting roster of new dishes is another heaven-sent treat you just can't pass up...


Emerging as one of the more popular go-to dining andelivery hotspots arounthe country, Angel's Pizza solidifies its position with the introduction of new dishes inspired by comfortingly familiar local flavors to supplement its signature best-selling line of pizza and pasta. Spicy Fried Chicken, Chicken Fingers, Palabok Special, Saba Con Yelo, Ube Macapuno Pie, Banana Langka Pie and Triple Chocolate Cake. Game? Then read on...

Monday, August 21, 2023

Size Matters: Sizing Up the New Test Kitchen at CCA BGC

One of the enduring pioneers in culinary education opens its newest campus at one of Metro Manila's prime business districts further solidifying its reputation of producing the country's best culinarians and chef-preneurs...


For more than a quarter of a century, CCA Manila continues its mission to elevate the quality of culinary education in the country weaving its own legacy and leaving a lasting impact on Filipino cuisine, talent and creativity for the bigger world stage. This vision is reflected at its impressive new campus in Bonifacio Global City bannered by its world-class kitchen. Step inside for a peek of the grand stage for the country's next generation of culinary professionals...  

Saturday, August 19, 2023

Find Your Sweet Spot at The Pastry Corner in B Hotel Quezon City

Every place has a sweet spot. At B Hotel Quezon City, that indulgent corner of pure indulgence has to be the Pastry Corner...


The Pastry Corner at B Hotel Quezon City is your own spot to indulge in all your sweet cravings tucked away in a cozy corner of the lobby. From their bestselling line of Ensaimadas, award-winning Banana Bread, Tarts, Cookies, Cream Puffs and Cakes to fresh-brewed coffee specialties and iced beverages, the Pastry Corner spins out a winning playlist of decadent treats to satisfy all your cravings. The third and last feature in a series of three blog posts detailing the different dining options at B Hotel Quezon City, sit back and enjoy the virtual tour. Pick your spot, and choose your indulgence. You deserve it... 

Friday, August 18, 2023

From The Grill To Your Plate at Johnny's Steak and Grill in B Hotel Quezon City

There's nothing quite like a thick and fat juicy premium steak fresh off the grill to your plate. At Johnny's Steak and Grill in B Hotel Quezon City, that's exactly what you get and then some... 


For years, residents from the northern part of the metro always knew where to find a good steak. The combination of quality and value has always been the establishment's top draw. Years after my very first visit, Johnny's Steak and Grill at B Hotel Quezon City still rocks. And here's why...

Thursday, August 17, 2023

Let's Do Lunch. And Breakfast Too. At The Lobby Café in B Hotel Quezon City

A memorable culinary experience awaits at what could very well be Quezon City's best kept secret...


From sumptuous international cuisine to hearty and comforting local dishes, the kitchen of Lobby Café at B Hotel Quezon City showcases a world of flavors with a new menu created by Executive Chef Vincent Odejar. The seasoned veteran with stints in prestigious properties brings his wealth of experience to B Hotel Quezon City for a lavish and memorable dining experience this side of the metro adding to the diverse culinary tapestry of Quezon City's dining scene. Come inside the Lobby Café for a satisfying lunch or dinner. And breakfast too. And do come hungry...

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Hearty Bites and Soothing Sips: Jasmine Unveils New A La Carte Specialties Plus Chinese Cocktails Too...

Why lunch or dinner at Jasmine? New and exciting a la carte dishes and refreshing cocktails, that's why...


Known for its traditional and elegant Chinese cuisine, Jasmine at New World Hotel Makati ups the game with the release of new and enticing a la carte specialties including appetizers, dim sum, savory entrees andesserts adding to its long list of customer favorites along with refreshing cocktails in its menu. Lunch and cocktails at Jasmine? Absolutely...

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Weaving the Old and New at the Neo-Sin Gastronomy Private Dinner by Chef Aaron Lau at ChefWorks

You may know him for his Detroit style pizza at Easy As Pie, Piece of Cake and classic New York bagels at Booya Bagels, but Chef Aaron Lau takes you back to his roots where tradition meets a fresh and bold contemporary interpretation of iconic Singaporean flavors... 


Chef Aaron Lau weaves the old and the new in a deeрly рersonal rendition of the flavors he grew up with back in Singapore with Neo-Sin Gastronomy, a private dinner at Chef Works Philippines on August 24 & 25. The sumptuous seven-course menu is described as an intimate retrospective of Chef Aaron Lau's culinary journey coming full circle with his imaginative reinterpretation of Singaporean cuisine. Read on for a tasty preview of Neo-Sin Gastronomy by Chef Aaron Lau...

Saturday, August 12, 2023

The Best of the World Comes to San Juan: One World Deli Opens Latest and Biggest Branch at The Corner House

In one of the truly unique establishments that takes your palate on a flavorful culinary journey around the world without leaving the city, a new gateway opens for a bigger and grander experience. The world's finest and freshest comes to One WorlDeli, and One WorlDeli now brings the world to San Juan...


From the freshest responsibly sourced seafood around the world to gourmet cheeses and ingredients, premium meats to artisan sausages, fine wines andecadent chocolates, gelato and garden fresh organic greens, exquisite teas and coffee, all you need for your gourmet kitchen at home can be found at One World Deli. Searching the world's markets for the very best, One World Deli is your portal to the finest local and imported products under one roof without leaving the metro.

The success of the original location in Makati soon became the springboard for the launch of its latest location at The Corner House in San Juan. And it's the biggest yet. Since 2022, One World Deli has been known for its welfare-friendly meats, sustainable seafood, unique pantry staples and organic local produce as more and more discerning consumers now demand food provenance placing value on where their food comes from, how it's raised and processed. Step inside the newest branch of One World Deli in San Juan and enjoy the world's best in one place...

Thursday, August 10, 2023

Raising the Meat of the Matter with Texan Gelbvieh-Angus Cross Artisan Beef from The Ridge at Loafer's Glory

Veteran-owned and independently operated, there's more to the story of fine quality Texan beef at The Ridge at Loafer's Glory in the Lone Star State of Texas. It's about passion for the land, the prized herd of Texan Gelbvieh-Angus Cross and the local community. It's a fascinating story that doesn't end with just premium beef, it also continues with a commitment to the environment and giving back to the local community of Liberty Hill and Williamson County in Texas. There's more to the meat of the matter with The Ridge at Loafer's Glory...


For Kevin and Melinda Knowles, the vast ranch of The Ridge at Loafer's Glory in Texas is more than just home. It's a shining example of their advocacies on food provenance, caring for the land and environment and the local community. Their premium quality artisan beef offers an insightful peek at the ranch's sustainable operations as well as Kevin anMelinda's own philosophies on stewardship. Read on for a big bite of one of the Lone Star State's finest...

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Valerio Pierantonelli Headlines the Legendary Chefs Series at Brasserie on 3 in Conrad Manila This August

The rustic, comforting and authentic flavors of Italy come to life at Brasserie on 3 with the latest edition of the Legendary Chefs Series at Conrad Manila for another memorable dining experience. Savor the flavors from one of the world's iconic and timeless cuisines by Valerio Pierantonelli with the picturesque bay as your dramatic backdrop only at Brasserie on 3... 


A craving for Italian cuisine is a regular and even normal thing, who doesn't love pasta, pizza, gnocchi and Osso Buco? Italian food lovers are in for a lavish treat with sumptuous Italian cuisine prepared by Chef Valerio Pierantonelli of Conrad Singapore Orchard at Brasserie on 3 in Conrad Manila as part of the on-going and long-running Legendary Chefs Series. Read on for a tasty peek at the hearty Italian offerings prepared by an Italian master chef...

Sunday, August 6, 2023

Nara Thai Earns Back-to-Back Recognition with the Prestigious #ThaiSELECT Seal of Approval from the Royal Thai Government

The continuing surge in popularity of Thai cuisine arounthe world and here in Manila is seen with the increasing number of Thai restaurants both homegrown anestablished brands from Bangkok. In the competitive clutter of the dining scene, achieving a meaningful and relevant key point of differentiation that sets one restaurant apart from the rest becomes crucial. For Thai restaurants, earning a coveted seal of authenticity from the Royal Thai Government is one competitive advantage. And for Nara Thai, earning back-to-back #ThaiSELECT seals is your sure sign of consistent quality and authenticity in all their Thai specialties...


A Bangkok original and now with restaurants in Hong Kong, Myanmar, Mumbai, Sri Lanka, Taiwan and Manila, Nara Thai is aggressively expanding its network of branches built around authenticity, value and consistency in quality. And it's earnethe branthe covete#ThaiSELECT recognition from the Ministry of Commerce of the Royal Thai Government. Not once, but twice. Read on to find out why...

Friday, August 4, 2023

Tea Time with a Vibrant Splash of Colors and Flavors, It's Sanso Afternoon Tea at The Writers Bar in Raffles Makati

Art and tea. A feast for the senses comes together in a masterful and seamless weave as afternoon tea takes on the vivid colors inspired by national artist Juvenal Sansó at The Writer's Bar... 


An indulgent and lavish feast for the eyes and palate is brewing in one of the metro's most elegant spots. In a unique and creative collaboration, The Writers Bar of Raffles Makati showcases the visual arts with the Modern and Contemporary Art Festival 2023 (MoCAF) and Fundacion Sansó for an afternoon tea experience like no other. Dubbed as Sansό Afternoon Tea, Raffles Makati's Executive Chef Bela Rieck and his team create their own culinary masterpieces of sweet and savory bites and nibbles in a colorful tapestry of intricate andecadent notes for a memorable afternoon at The Writer Bar. Come in for a soothing cup of tea and feed your eyes with the the Best and Last of Sansό's Modernos...

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Heart & Soul: Savor the Flavors of Authentic Catalan Cuisine at El Born in Mitsukoshi BGC

Old world Spain is much more complex, even complicated with multiple layers in its rich tapestry of traditions, history and culture than you think. There is more to Spain than well, Spanish food. Take Catalan cuisine for example from Barcelona. And now you can experience authentic Catalan flavors at El Born...


Shaped by history, geography and the abundance of fresh and natural produce from the Mediterranean, Catalan cuisine is one of Europe's culinary secrets. Named after the trendy neighborhood in Barcelona, El Born at Mitsukoshi Mall in Bonifacio Global City takes your palate on a flavorful journey to the famed northeastern corner of Spain with its own unique culinary heritage. Besides Castillan, Galician and Basque, Catalan is the fourth official language of Spain with its own distinct history and culture. And that includes an equally rich culinary tradition infused with the flavors and produce of Italy, France and the Mediterranean. Helmed by Chef David Amoros, El Born is his own little spot of home where flavors from his native Catalan come to life in the metro...

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Reconnecting with One's Roots: Chef Christina Sunae Introduces New Dishes at Señorita Sunae Asian Kitchen

Asian-American Chef Christina Sunae dives deep into her roots for a bold exploration of Asian-inspired flavors with a new menu at Señorita Sunae Asian Kitchen. The skew on Southeast Asian cuisine is complemented by inspired local flavors as well for an exciting new menu. Comfortingly familiar yet refreshingly new, Chef Christina Sunae takes your palate on a vibrant culinary journey with her inventive spin on Southeast Asian flavors...


Chef Christina Sunae reveals more than just her evolving creative culinary style with the new menu at Señorita Sunae Asian Kitchen, it's a snapshot of who she is, where she's from and her on-going journey to a world of borderless cuisine for a colorful tapestry of flavors. The Argentina-based Korean American chef also has a unique perspective cutting through various cultures and traditions, reinterpreting the memorable flavors of her travels and experiences which includes spending her formative years in Pampanga immersing herself with its own rich culinary heritage. The result is an intricate yet seamless weave of Asian flavors influenced by various styles for a lavish new dining experience. This is the story of Christina Sunae, told and expressed in an exciting new menu at Señorita Sunae Asian Kitchen...