Friday, March 22, 2024

A Celebration of Culture, Compassion and Community: Ayala Malls Greenbelt Presents The Grand Return of Paella Gigante

A culinary spectacle returns in a memorable evening filled with culinary delights, culture, community and compassion. After a three year hiatus due to the global pandemic, the return of Paella Gigante celebrates a legacy that began back in 2012 in a festive showcase of Spanish culinary heritage and culture...


One of the best known dishes in Spanish cuisine, the iconic paella has been the centerpiece of countless memorable celebrations deeply ingrained in the local culinary mainstream. Last March 16, the grandest paella was served at the Greenbelt 3 Park of Ayala Malls marking the return of Paella Gigante in an evening of rich flavors, cultural performances and heartwarming community spirit. A joint initiative by Sociedad EspaƱola de Beneficencia (SEB), Ayala Malls Greenbelt and LTB Philippine Chefs Association, the much-awaited revival of the Paella Gigante tradition is an event that rekindles the warm bonds of community spirit. Read on for a generous serving of paella prepared by Manila's finest chefs... 

Monday, March 18, 2024

Take Your Appetite to Town at Buffet Town in Greenhills

No other dining concept has become part of the culinary mainstream and deeply integrated with the local dining experience as the buffet, and there's no sign of it slowing down. The perceived value and variety of the buffet keeps it top-of-mind when it comes to dining out, and seasoned and savvy diners are always looking for the perfect deal. Through the years, the popular format remained the same with its vast selection of offerings with one all-inclusive price. But Buffet Town redefines the concept for a refreshingly new dining experience...


The mouthwatering array of tempting and impressive selection of dishes is what you'd expect in any buffet, along with the usual long queues at the popular stations. It's always been this way defining the buffet dining experience, with the grand spread bringing lines slowing down your momentum. That just dampens the overall experience when you're at the back of the line. 

Until now. Long a popular dining staple from affordable options to upscale five star hotels, the buffet dining format relied on a tried and tested system teasing first the eyes before the palate. And the number of buffet-themed establishments continues to grow, as a new entry in the buffet dining category joins the fray and changes things up offering buffet fans a refreshed and seamless experience at Buffet Town in Greenhills. You can even say it's changing the buffet game. Ready to take your appetite to town? Read on for a tasty peek...

Saturday, March 16, 2024

An Ode To Scottish Grasslands Unveiled: The Macallan Presents The Harmony Collection Amber Meadow with Stella and Mary McCartney

The lush, verdant and natural beauty of the Scottish landscape becomes the inspiration for an exquisite third edition of The Harmony Collection by The Macallan in a luxurious expression by renowned fashion icon and photographer/filmmaker Stella and Mary McCartney. Meet the Amber Meadow...


The Macallan unveils the The Harmony Collection Amber Meadow, a distinctive and elegant limited edition single malt whisky inspired by Scotland's natural beauty and capturing its spirit and essence in a bottle. The latest edition is another creative collaboration by The Macallan, this time with sisters Stella and Mary McCartney. The fashion designer and photographer/documentary filmmaker draw inspiration on their shared history growing up in Scotland, recreating and celebrating sisterhood, familial influences and The Macallan's rich heritage. Taking a cue from the deep amber hue of the whisky and the vibrant greens of The Macallan Estate, Stella and Mary McCartney weave a creative tapestry of curiosity, respect and admiration for the resplendent Scottish landscape. The collaborative result is a graceful and stylish whisky expression with the Amber Meadow. Read on for a virtual taste and experience the beauty of Scotland in a soothing sip...

Thursday, March 14, 2024

Chasing Dreams with Comforting Cuisine: Borgy's at The Corner House Is One of Many Flavorful Stories at This Cool Neighborhood Hub in San Juan

It's inspiring stories like this that make the local dining scene so much more interesting. When a former banker turned chef along with his wife follow their culinary dreams offering comforting local staples, you have a story that delights both the palate and warms the heart. Welcome to Borgy's at The Corner House...


From their sumptuous All-Day Breakfast to savory mains, grilled and deep-fried specialties to hearty soups, Borgy's at The Corner House brings familiar local staples to the table with a no-frills and uncomplicated approach to rich and unrestrained flavors. Each dish is lovingly prepared by a driven and determined husband and wife couple for a homey and even nostalgic spin on familiar staples for a refreshing and comforting dining experience. Step inside Borgy's at The Corner House and feel right at home...

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Cold Storage Seafood Is Your Answer to the Meatless Days of Lent

It's that time of the year when we welcome summer starting with Lent. And that means meatless days on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday and all Fridays of the Lenten season. I used to get by with a stash of canned tuna from the pantry, not anymore. Cold Storage Seafood makes all the meatless days of Lent a much anticipated occasion with their extensive line of fresh premium imported and local seafood for a sumptuous meal at home. As we reconnect and renew our faith, let Cold Storage Seafood take care of the meatless days of Lent... 


For over thirty-six years and counting, one of the pioneering institutions in fresh seafood sourced from around the world showcases its freshest catch of the day for the Lenten season and beyond. From the cold frigid waters of the Atlantic to the vast expanse of the Pacific, Cold Storage Seafood has been the top-of-mind, one-stop seafood market of choice among discerning customers. If it's seafood you want, you'll find it at Cold Storage Seafood. And this time, you may want to keep your stash of canned tuna for another day. As you prepare for the meatless days of Lent, here are some tasty suggestions from the chillers and freezers at Cold Storage Seafood...

Sunday, March 10, 2024

A Taste of Northern Spain High Up Over Ortigas at Cantabria by Chele Gonzalez in The Westin Manila

Known for its bountiful ocean harvest and abundant produce from its vast and verdant lands and towering highlands, the rich and diverse landscape becomes the flavorful and colorful palette for the famed northern region of Spain's culinary heritage. It's also the childhood home of Chef Chele Gonzalez. Come home to the flavors of his childhood hometown at Cantabria by Chele Gonzalez in The Westin Manila...


The Westin Manila partners with renowned Chef Chele Gonzalez for an elevated Spanish dining experience at Cantabria by Chele Gonzalez. The new and elegant dining concept is an homage to Chef Chele's hometown of Cantabria, where the flavors of his childhood, culinary origins and journey began. You can say Chef Chele has gone full circle in his epic personal journey of culinary exploration, returning to his roots for a deeper and more insightful personal perspective. 

You can also say Chef Chele is finally home. At Cantabria by Chele Gonzalez in The Westin Manila. Step inside for a taste of Spain's complex yet comforting and vibrant tapestry of flavors from the north of Spain high up the Ortigas skyline... 

Friday, March 8, 2024

Booya Bagels by Chef Aaron Lau, Now Bangin' at Glorietta by Ayala Malls

It was just a matter of time. You can't hold back a good product. Like an exceptional bagel. Chef Aaron Lau's bangin' New York style bagels comes to Glorietta 3 by Ayala Malls...


Glorietta gets a bangin' new addition to its tempting array of tasty offerings. Chef Aaron Lau hits the malls with his specialty New York style bagels at the new Booya Bagels kiosk in Glorietta 3. Hearty bagels and bagel sandwiches, refreshing salads and soothing cups of freshly brewed coffee await diners at Makati's popular shopping and dining destination. Hungry? Then, read on...

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Japanese Peruvian Cuisine From Lima to Manila at Nikkei Robata

From the vast and seemingly endless plains of the Pacific coastal region to the towering peaks of the Andes mountains and the lush rainforests of the Amazon basin, the rich and diverse and even extreme geography and colorful history of Peru have conspired for one of the world's unique cuisines. Peruvian Chefs Renato Kashimiro and Jorge Tomita from Lima's Shizen Restaurante Nikkei share their culinary heritage in a lavish feast at Nikkei Robata in Greenbelt 3 for an authentic taste of Peruvian flavors and ingredients with Japanese techniques...


In one memorable afternoon, the flavors of Peru were unveiled in an epic feast prepared by some of the finest culinary talents from Lima. Nikkei Robata recently hosted visiting Peruvian Chefs Renato Kashimiro and Jorge Tomita of Shizen Restaurante Nikkei who shared their modern and contemporary rendition of Japanese Peruvian cuisine in a grand feast of masterfully executed dishes. The exquisite dishes by Chefs Renato Kashimiro and Jorge Tomita may soon be found on the menus of Nikkei, Nikkei Robata and Nikkei Nama Bar and here's a sneak peek...

Saturday, March 2, 2024

Forty-gether: 7-Eleven Celebrates Forty Years in the Philippines

Who doesn't have volumes of memorable stories with everyone's favorite neighborhood convenience store? For four decades, 7-Eleven became a part of everyone's daily routine with its round-the-clock convenience offering a wide variety of essentials and tasty options from beverages to coffee, snacks and hearty hot meals for any sudden craving. And through the years, everyone's had a real, relevant and continuing connection with the enduring brand becoming an integral part of the modern on-the-go lifestyle. This year, 7-Eleven marks its milestone fortieth anniversary of operations in the Philippines, and there's a whole lot to celebrate at everyone's favorite neighborhood convenience store...


7-Eleven Philippines celebrates four decades of operations reinforcing its position as the country's leading neighborhood convenience store. The milestone celebration dubbed Forty-gether Kasama ang Paborito mong Kapitbahay highlights the brand's shared connections as a community hub with countless consumers. Meeting landmark, a hangout spot, first stop before class or work and last stop before calling it a day, coffee break or even a cool date place, 7-Eleven has been there for your special moments. Accessible and affordable, 7-Eleven rolls out even more tempting offerings you can't pass up for its fortieth anniversary. 

Friday, March 1, 2024

The Secret's Out. The Bistro Group Unveils Secret Recipe at One Ayala...

The comforting and multi-cultural weave of rich flavors from Asian and western cuisine along with decadent fine quality cakes combine for another culinary treat from The Bistro Group. Unravel and experience the diverse flavors at Secret Recipe...


Now with 23 concepts and 192 branches, The Bistro Group adds yet another brand to its roster of restaurants with the opening of Secret Recipe at One Ayala in Makati. The Malaysian based restaurant, cafĆ© and lifestyle destination brings its own style and flair to the local dining scene with its flavorful renditions of comforting flavors, soothing array of refreshing beverages and indulgent desserts inspired by both western and Asian influences in an elegant setting. Step inside The Bistro Group's newest culinary offering and uncover the flavorful secrets of Secret Recipe...