Sunday Flavors: Book Your Table For The Sunday Roast At L'Opera Ristorante Italiano

Porchetta, roasted pork belly, roast beef, roasted lamb leg and roast chicken. Plus salads, soup, cheese and charcuterie too. It's a savory and sumptuous all-roast feast with Italian flair for Sunday's best. Take a peek at the Sunday Roast in L'Opera Ristorante Italiano, and come hungry...

Since 1994, L'Opera Ristorante Italiano helmed by Italian Chef Paolo Nessi delighted our palates with his comforting and rustic take on traditional Tuscan cuisine using the finest Italian ingredients masterfully executed with each dish. And on Sundays, Chef Paolo Nessi draws inspiration from fond childhood memories of family gatherings celebrated with a savory medley of sumptuous roast meats recreated once a week for one of the restaurant's popular attractions. Grab a plate. A big plate. It's time for the Sunday Roast at L'Opera Ristorante Italiano...

Forty-Four Years And Counting, Bangus Restaurant Continues To Satisfy Your Cravings For Comforting Local Flavors

Food trends in the age of social media come and go, but honest and real flavors endure. Since 1982, Bangus Restaurant has been the go-to spot for comforting family and homestyle Filipino cuisine anchored on its wide array of creative renditions with the local bangus or milkfish. As the local culinary scene continues to evolve, one always comes home to Bangus Restaurant... 

Do you remember your first time at Bangus Restaurant? Dining at Bangus Restaurant is like a homecoming, and it's been that way for over 44 years. And the secret? The enduring longevity is driven by real flavors with freshly sourced produce and ingredients transformed into dishes you keep coming back to again and again. With new dishes alongside its all-time bestsellers, it's time to revisit and come home to Bangus Restaurant...

Savor The In-Between Moment At Malagihay Cocktail Club

Buzzed but still sober, sweet yet not fully ripe, the calm before the tempestuous storm. It's that elusive middle ground where everything seems perfect even for just a moment, that chill sweet spot of delicate balance in between transitions. Mood, moment and memory. Speakeasy, neighborhood watering hole or your personal secret bar, call it what you want. Welcome to Malagihay Cocktail Club...

They say the coolest spots can be found in the most unexpected places. Here's one more not so secret find to add to your growing list. From the same group led by Chef Mikel Zaguirre behind Binondo Boys (see more on my previous post That Cool Chinatown Vibe With Sumptuous Dim Sum, Noods, Rice Toppings And An Inventive Secret Menu By The Binondo Boys from two months ago) and Mabuhay Craft Cafe (more on my earlier post Mabuhay Craft Coffee, Now Brewin' Coolness 24/7 Along A. Mabini In San Juan from a few days back) comes another neighborhood spot in San Juan. The intricate narrative of mood, moment and memory resonates in a gradual and measured pace at Malagihay Cocktail Club experienced on the flight of stairs leading to the hidden bar, the comforting yet intriguing warmth of the space, the unique handcrafted cocktails and savory offerings from the menu in a continuous link of celebrating the in-between. 

Mabuhay Craft Coffee, Now Brewin' Coolness 24/7 Along A. Mabini In San Juan

The San Juan neighborhood gets a cool caffeine fix from Chef Kel Zaguirre and his team. Creative, contemporary and proudly local, come in for a soothing cup of coffee and hearty bites fresh off the oven at Mabuhay Craft Coffee...

After the successful opening of Binondo Boys in Quezon City (see more on my post That Cool Chinatown Vibe With Sumptuous Dim Sum, Noods, Rice Toppings And An Inventive Secret Menu By The Binondo Boys from early January this year), Chef Kel Zaguirre is back with yet another innovative cool 24/7 concept with Mabuhay Craft Coffee in San Juan. This time, Chef Kel Zaguirre takes a deeper dive into the local coffee culture injecting his team's creative and even playfully inventive and quirky style adding a unique element to your coffee experience. The enjoyment of coffee is intensely personal, and Chef Kel Zaguirre knows this as Mabuhay Craft Coffee is poised to be your neighborhood go-to spot for exquisite local coffee, tasty fresh-baked bites and even cocktails. So pick your seat and enjoy a moment of cool at one of the metro's true chef-driven coffee destinations...

Simplifying The Lunch Situation With The Nikkei Tori Super Lunch At Nikkei

A savory main course with a tasty appetizer, soup, rice, a refreshing drink plus dessert for a satisfying set meal takes the fuss out of the usual lunch dilemma of what to order. Simplify your lunch situation. With the Nikkei Tori Super Lunch at Nikkei...

Nikkei brings both bold savory flavors and exceptional value to its repertoire of sumptuous offerings with the Nikkei Tori Super Lunch. Starting at only P 595+, the new Nikkei Tori Super Lunch comes with a beverage, a bowl of miso soup, choice of maki or nigiri for your starter, two options for your main course plus dessert with even more choices for add-ons for a satisfying and customized lunch. Where's lunch today? At Nikkei in The Podium...

Farm-To-Table Goodness Down South At Farmer's Table Tagaytay

Any mention of the farm-to-table concept always leads to one dining destination down south where it just seems right. Blessed by an abundance of local produce, Tagaytay remains high up on any list for comforting flavors using local, sustainable ingredients. And Farmer's Table is one of those restaurants where you can enjoy and experience the freshest ingredients transformed into exquisite dishes by Chef Kalel Chan...

Raintree Hospitality and Chef Kalel Chan adds their creative and inventive take on the farm-to-table dining experience to Tagaytay's evolving restaurant scene with Farmer's Table with its extensive menu of Filipino and Western cuisine with a local spin. Like who else can pull off dishes like Burrata & Gourmet Tuyo Pesto Cream Linguine and the Kalderetang Osso Bucco? But having the freshest and finest local produce is one thing, executing and interpreting these ingredients into elegant and flavorful renditions is another. Let Chef Kalel Chan show you how it all comes together at Farmer's Table...

Boldly Flavored By Fire And Smoke, At Burnt Bean In The Podium

Almost two years since it formally opened, Burnt Bean continues to fire up the vibrant dining scene at The Podium anchored on a deceptively simple yet complex concept: to build flavor by fire and smoke. And it's definitely still smokin' hot... 

From its wood-fired grills and ovens, Burnt Bean brings rich savory flavors to smoky perfection with food gently kissed and touched by fire. From their signature steaks and delicately grilled seafood and charred vegetables, Burnt Bean flexes its mastery of the grill with their extensive menu (for more on Burnt Bean, see my previous post Holy Smokes, Burnt Bean Fires Up The Culinary Scene At The Podium from 2024). Fire up your appetite, it's time for lunch at Burnt Bean...

Culinary Traditions And Fond Memories Of Home, Plated And Served By Luis Martinez At La Taperia Martinez In BGC

Small plates of savory nibbles associated with Spanish tapas paired with an extensive wine selection and soothing cocktails are the main draw at the hottest new dining destination in Bonifacio Global City. But this isn't your usual tapas bar. Fresh from the kitchen, the traditional small plates are upgraded and beefed up for a sumptuous meal in itself. The newest concept by Luis Martinez and the Nikkei Restaurant Group, each not so small plate becomes a full and hearty meal to be celebrated with wine and cocktails for that perfect Spanish afternoon or early sundown feast extending late into the evening. Experience Spain's vibrant and enduring tapas culture with heftier renditions of small plates at La Taperia Martinez...

Each tasty bite releases comfortingly familiar notes, faithfully recreated from fond childhood memories by Luis Martinez with each course at La Taperia Martinez. Food is memory, intricately brought to life and served on a plate transporting you back to a different place and time. Anchored on tradition, the menu at La Taperia Martinez mirrors the flavors of home for Luis Martinez which include dishes his grandmother used to prepare. Step inside for a satisfying meal, and maybe stay awhile for some refreshing libations and experience the flavors from the home of Luis Martinez at La Taperia Martinez in Bonifacio Global City. 

Day One, Four Restaurants: The I Love Aussie Lamb Experience Takes Over Tagaytay For A Month-Long Festival

From rustic Greek and Mediterranean notes to tasty Mexican bites, comforting Filipino and vibrant Thai flavors to elegant Italian and Moroccan renditions, just how many ways can you enjoy premium Aussie Lamb? Four chefs show you the different ways to enjoy Aussie Lamb with their creative executions. It's Day 1 of the month-long I Love Aussie Lamb fest in twelve of Tagaytay's finest chef-driven restaurants...

Meat and Livestock Australia and Aussie Beef & Lamb PH brings world-class and premium Aussie Lamb to Tagaytay for a month-long dining experience in twelve leading chef-led restaurants with the I Love Aussie Lamb campaign starting February 16 to March 15, 2026. Following the success of the previous campaign in Manila's top restaurants, the I Love Aussie Lamb program finally comes to the southern dining destination (for more on the previous Manila run, see my earlier post All Aboard The Aussie Lamb Caravan By Meat And Livestock Australia For A Savory And Flavorful Ride At Participating Restaurants from late last year). Ready for another flavorful and savory ride, this time down south in Tagaytay? Then, read on...

Strawberries Kissed By The Winter Sun: The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Celebrates The Prized Japanese Winter Strawberry Harvest With Its Jewels of Japan Campaign

The rarest of fruit harvests, Japan's famed winter strawberries is a much-anticipated and eagerly awaited event in Japan. And the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) brings the season's freshest picks to Manila...

The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) shares the rare winter strawberry harvest with a series of immersive experiences and limited edition culinary creations for an exclusive taste with Jewels of Japan: Strawberries Kissed by the Winter Sun in Mitsukoshi Mall and other selected venues for February. Read on and enjoy your winter harvest of the sweetest strawberries...

Sunday Best: The Tomahawk Sunday Lunch At Michelin Selected Cru Steakhouse in Manila Marriott

For steak lovers, Sundays are now a red-letter day to mark on your busy calendar. Why? It's Tomahawk Sunday Lunch at Cru Steakhouse in Marriott Manila...

Normally open exclusively only for dinner service, Sunday lunch becomes a rare exception for Cru Steakhouse. Following its impressive inclusion in the inaugural list of Michelin Selected establishments last year, Cru Steakhouse begins the year on a high note with the Tomahawk Sunday Lunch. Is there any better way to spend a leisurely Sunday than a savory Tomahawk Steak lunch with friends and family? Then head on over to Cru Steakhouse...

A Very French Affair At Bistrot Le Coucou

A refined French bistro brings both elegance and warmth to the dining experience inspired by the affectionate greeting to close friends and family in Bonifacio Global City. Welcome to Bistrot Le Coucou...

Exquisite cuisine and exceptional wines are celebrated at Bistrot Le Coucou with a lavish French flair by Chef Luis Martinez. From the Nikkei Group of Restaurants led by Carlo and Jackie Lorenzana, Bistrot Le Coucou brings both rustic French style and flavor to a growing portfolio of restaurant concepts for a welcome addition to Bonifacio Global City's dynamic and vibrant dining landscape. 

Culinary Visions, Transformed And Reimagined At Cinekulinarya Experience Hub

A full service kitchen, demo kitchen, events space, workshop venue, private dining, community hub, photo and video studio with a complete editing suite for content production, this is where culinary dreams come to life. Step inside the Cinekulinarya Experience Hub...

Noted and acclaimed Chef Philip John Golding along with entrepreneurial couple Rommel and Charisse Diaz of Artisano Studios join forces to create a unique space where unrestrained creativity meets vibrant flavors high above the Kapitolyo neighborhood in Pasig. More than just another venue, the Cinekulinarya Experience Hub reflects the crossroad of cinema and culinary artistry in one immersive space. Curious? Then, read on...

In Sync With All The Right Beats, Notes And Flavors At Got Soul MNL

Imagine a sanctuary-like space where cool tunes and flavorful notes come together in a seamless weave in perfect rhythm with the same beat for a sensory experience. Think Hi-Fi analog audio elegantly humming on a vintage Altec Lansing A5 loudspeaker and a curated menu by one of the metro's finest chefs in one place. Pull out your favorite vinyl, and come hungry...

Chef Chele Gonzalez and Manolet Dario team up along with other partners for one of the metro's newest and coolest concepts, a high-fidelity listening bar dishing out sumptuous tapas paired with soothing cocktails for a refreshing break from the usual. In fact, this is exactly the kind of space where you'll find Chef Chele Gonzalez for that late night chill session after long hours in one of his many kitchens as Manolet Dario spins a few tunes on the turntable. Step inside Got Soul MNL and enjoy the vibe. And stay for the sumptuous flavors and soothing libations...

#ILoveAussieLamb: Twelve Top Chefs From Tagaytay's Finest Restaurants Celebrate The Versatility Of Aussie Lamb

Lamb rack, shank, top sirloin, leg, shoulder, loin, tenderloin, neck and breast, just how many ways are there to create a sumptuous dish using world-class and premium quality Aussie Lamb? Meat and Livestock Australia gathers all the top chefs from Tagaytay's best restaurants to create inspired renditions showcasing the versatility of Aussie Lamb to kick off the I Love Aussie Lamb campaign down south. Prepare for an epic all Aussie Lamb feast...

In another masterful collaboration, Meat and Livestock Australia brings the I Love Aussie Lamb campaign to another famed regional dining destination celebrating rich flavors of premium Australian lamb. And starting February 16, you too can savor and experience the exquisite flavors of Aussie Lamb in participating Tagaytay restaurants. From classic, hearty and even nostalgic expressions to boldly inventive and imaginative interpretations, the chef-driven creations offer an insightful peek at how Aussie lamb can be transformed across cuisines, techniques and dining concepts. Ready for a flavorful preview? Then read on...

New Year New World: Welcome The Lunar New Year With Auspicious Flavors At Jasmine in New World Makati

A festive toss of fresh seafood and vegetables high up in the air promises prosperity and abundance to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse. At Jasmine in New World Makati, prepare to welcome the new year with an elegant new menu to delight your palate...

The stage is set to properly welcome the Year of the Fire Horse with exquisite flavors created by Executive Chinese Chef Brandon Ng at Jasmine in New World Makati with the ceremonial Yee Sang salad toss followed by masterful renditions of traditional dishes for a feast to remember. Book your table for an auspicious taste of savory and sweet indulgences in one of the metro's top Cantonese dining establishments, and welcome the new year right with bold and vibrant upbeat notes...

Enduring Authenticity: Azuthai Restaurant Unveils An Exciting New Specials Menu by Chef Leo Chaladdee

For more than eighteen years, no other local Thai restaurant has achieved the acclaimed spot as the consistent go-to Thai dining destination as Azuthai Restaurant. The very first establishment recognized by the Thailand Ministry of Commerce with the coveted ThaiSelect seal of authenticity in 2017, Azuthai Restaurant starts the year with yet another milestone in its storied history with its timeless and popular bestsellers and exciting new dishes by Chef Leo Chaladdee...

The vibrant tapestry of diverse and authentic Thai flavors are celebrated with each dish at Azuthai Restaurant as a colorful new chapter in a continuing story that began back in 2008 opens the new year. Chef J. Gamboa and Malu G. Lindo continues the family's culinary tradition with a savory new repertoire of Thai dishes by Chef Leo Chaladdee inspired by both heritage and creativity for a fresh take on Thai cuisine. Take your seat and prepare for a flavorful Thai culinary journey at the heart of the Makati CBD...

That Cool Chinatown Vibe with Sumptuous Dim Sum, Noods, Rice Toppings And An Inventive Secret Menu By The Binondo Boys

Any mere mention of Chinatown and the sights, sounds and flavors of the historic cultural and economic hub shuffles through your mental databank triggering fond nostalgic memories from childhood. No other ethnic enclave has had a lasting impact on the way we enjoy popular staples like dim sum, noods and rice toppings. With Binondo regarded as the world's oldest Chinatown established way back in 1594, it's no surprise that the bold and vibrant flavors of the iconic destination continues to comfort and warm our palates. No matter what the latest culinary trends are, Chinatown never fails to bring us back down to good, simple yet hearty cuisine. And Chef Mikel Zaguirre and Food Records Inc. honors both culinary tradition and creativity with his own inspired take at Binondo Boys...

Located in between a liquefied petroleum gas and a glass and aluminum shop, Binondo Boys is what you'd expect from a "hole-in-a-wall" 24/7 streetside destination down to its casual no-frills and cozy character and unpretentious personality. But when the newest dining concept in the QC 'hood includes Chef Mikel Ζaguirre leading the culinary team, you just can't pass it up. The same driven genius behind Kampai (see more on my post, Kampai! Chef Mikel Ζaguirre Redefines Japanese Bar Food At Kampai In Makati's Poblacion from four years ago), Locavore (more on my posts Let's Do Lunch...Locavore Style. from 2016 and A Weekend Brunch At Locavore also from nine years ago) and Mabuhay Cafe, Chef Mikel Ζaguirre shares his inventive and innovative culinary spin on classic Binondo-style Chinese cuisine at Binondo Boys. Plus an exciting Secret Menu you won't find in any Chinatown in the world...

At The Peak Of Flavor High Up At The Peak In Grand Hyatt Manila

A specialty grill restaurant, speakeasy, whisky bar and music lounge, a sumptuous dining experience awaits at The Peak in Grand Hyatt Manila...

Located high up at the sixtieth floor of Grand Hyatt Manila with breathtaking views of the evolving BGC cityscape, The Peak is also the destination for elegantly bold and sumptuous flavors and the perfect spot for an intimate dining experience. At The Peak, diners can sample their creative culinary style with the Signature Menu (P 4,100 per person), a five-course set feast with starters to mains and dessert. Ready to savor flavors at its flavorful peak? Then head up sixty floors above the bustling pace of the BGC scene at The Peak...