Menya Kokoro draws inspiration from the comforting flavors of rich Japanese curry in celebration of the arrival of the BER months. The newest limited edition seasonal creation reflects the versatility of mazesoba as a hearty base for an infinite variety of flavorful expressions. Like Japanese curry. But take it up a notch with a richer and creamier spin. Meet the new White Curry Mazesoba...
Monday, October 5, 2026
Menya Kokoro Introduces The Limited Time Only White Curry Mazesoba To Welcome The BER Months
Friday, October 2, 2026
Flavors x Textures: Holiday Inn & Suites Makati's Flavors Restaurant And Chef Christopher Tamayo of Tagaytay's Textures by Tamayo's Celebrate Fresh Ingredient Driven Modern Filipino Cuisine
An inspired menu driven by the freshest premium ingredients becomes the foundation for another creative collaboration at Flavors Restaurant in Holiday Inn & Suites Makati. From down south in Tagaytay, Chef Christopher Tamayo of Textures by Tamayo's shared his culinary philosophy executed in a lavish six-course feast at the excusive preview. And soon, guests and diners can savor the flavors of a modern expression of Filipino cuisine in a sumptuous buffet spread at Flavors Restaurant...
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Next Level Buffet Dining, Reimagined: The Vikings Group Transforms The Buffet Dining Experience Once More With The Opening Of NYX At Opus Mall
Ever since the buffet dining concept was introduced in the early seventies by the pioneers in the local restaurant scene, it's remained by far the most popular dining format in the metro. More than just variety and value, the format reflects the intrinsic celebratory nature of many Filipinos while offering some flexibility to accommodate a wide range of preferences in large groups. And the format still tops the list virtually unchanged since it was first introduced in the early seventies. But everything changed when The Viking Group disrupted the dining landscape with their novel and elevated take on the buffet dining concept and the opening of NYX at Opus Mall...
Saturday, September 26, 2026
The Philippine Heritage Kitchen in Partnership With CCA Manila Presents Kanduli: The Grand Halal Food Festival At New World Makati Hotel
When a passionate advocate for traditional Zambasulta cuisine and Michelin Bib Gourmand chef gets together with a family from Zamboanga whose name remains an enduring part of the southern city's culinary tapestry, you just know this will be a day like no other. Prepare to feast with the real flavors of the south...
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Sets By Renowned Japanese Yakiniku Master Chef Masahiku Kodama at Ginza Modern Japanese Dining in Ortigas
What's cookin' at Ginza Modern Japanese Dining in Ortigas? Two things you should know. First, acclaimed Japanese Yakiniku Master Chef Masahiku Kodama is back in town with a special menu. And second, did you know Ginza Modern Japanese Dining now offers breakfast? That's right, that's even more reasons to visit Ginza Modern Japanese Dining for breakfast, lunch or dinner...
Monday, September 21, 2026
Celebrate The Arrival Of The BER Months With Puto Bumbong And Bibingka At Savoy Hotel Manila
The much-anticipated BER months have arrived, and that means only one thing. Make that two. Puto Bumbong and Bibingka come top of mind this time of the year and Savoy Hotel Manila has a fresh batch just for you...
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Chef Jay Jay Sycip Unveils A New Season Of Fresh And Vibrant Flavors With A New Menu At The Fatted Calf
There's always a compelling reason to visit The Fatted Calf down south in Tagaytay. A solid repertoire of masterfully executed dishes with the finest farm-to-table ingredients. And a new menu. Chef Jay Jay Sycip gets creative with a lavish new menu at the Tagaytay dining destination. Fifteen exquisite new expressions. That's fifteen more reasons to visit The Fatted Calf...
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Robinsons Magnolia Heats Up With The Opening of Ma La Lah By The Villamaria Kitchen
What began as a home-based kitchen anchored on its signature Singaporean style Ma La bowls for delivery during the long days of the global pandemic has now entered a new phase in its exciting journey, opening its very first brick and mortar store at Robinsons Magnolia for a place in the local culinary mainstream. Craving for some comforting and soothing heat? Welcome to Ma La Lah by The Villamaria Kitchen...
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Where You At? On The Way To Great Fried Chicken And Coffee At On The Way House Of Chicken And Cafe
An unexpected yet pleasant detour takes me back to a familiar part of the city with the promise of simple yet comforting pleasures in a cool spot along Leon Guinto Street. Where you at? On the way to crisp and juicy fried chicken goodness and soothing cups of fresh-brewed coffee at On The Way House of Chicken and Cafe...
Saturday, September 12, 2026
From The Deep South To The City By The Bay, The Admiral Club Manila Bay Unveils The Southern Table Busog Chronicles 2.0 At Admiral Hotel Manila M Gallery Collection
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Bringing The Spectacle Back To The Fine Dining Experience At The Magic Table Of Grand Hyatt Manila
Dining is theater, as Grand Hyatt Manila redefines the experience with the a magical twist. In one memorable evening, Grand Hyatt Manila brings the moment, wonders, flavors and experience in one magical yet seamless weave. Welcome to The Magic Table...
Thursday, September 3, 2026
No. 8 China House Unveils New Culinary Creations at Grand Hyatt Manila
The one address synonymous to refined and elegant Chinese cuisine in BGC adds even more tempting options alongside its solid repertoire of traditional and classic offerings. Are you ready for a tasty peek? Then, read on...
Sunday, August 30, 2026
Back On Tap: Newport World Resorts Celebrates Triumphant Return Of Oktoberfest
It's that time of the year once more to roll out barrels, kegs and beer steins of fun and good vibes. Newport World Resorts hosts the much awaited annual Bavarian tradition once more with its grand Oktoberfest celebration at the ballroom of Hilton Manila. It's time to raise a toast...
Friday, August 28, 2026
The Banh Mi Gets Booya'd At Booya Bagels
Heard Chef Aaron Lau has a new Bagel sandwich at Booya Bagels. And it's bangin'. Think old Saigon meets NYC. Open wide for the new Booya Banh Mi Bagel by Booya Bagels...
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Learn. Shop. And Indulge. At The Kakanin Kain! A Rice Cake Festival From North To South By Chef Reggie Aspiras of The Philippine Heritage Kitchen And CCA Manila
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Firing Up The Famed Japanese A5 Ohmi Wagyu Beef At The Yakiniku Dining Room of Tsukiji
The finest ingredients flown in from Japan and nothing less, that's what diners have come to expect from Tsukiji. For over 37 years, Tsukiji remains at the top of its game when it comes to exquisite Japanese cuisine in the metro recognized as the first local restaurant to directly buy, import and serve fresh seafood sourced directly from Tsukiji and Toyosu Fish Market three times a week. And now you can enjoy the famed A5 Ohmi Wagyu Beef from Japan's Shiga Prefecture. Ready to fire up the tabletop grill?
Friday, August 14, 2026
Let's Talk Tacos. At Antro Kitchen & Tap...
Cravings never run on a fixed schedule. It never does. It just hits you when you least expect it. And if its tacos that's high up on your list, there's a quick fix and a satisfying solution. Why wait another day when you can head on down to Antro Kitchen & Tap at Greenhills Mall?
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Nostalgic Flavors And Cool Deals with the P 385 All Yours All Day Menu Options At Italiannis
The comforting notes from the fresh and vibrant tartness of tomatoes, soft yet firm spaghetti noodles and the savory juicy meatballs with bold beefy notes never fails to warm the palate with its rustic and honest yet hearty simplicity. The uniquely Italian-American one-dish meal of spaghetti and meatballs always hits the spot. And there's one place that continues to serve it the same way since 1996...
Friday, August 7, 2026
European Organic Day 2026: Moving Forward With Organic Agriculture Through Meaningful Partnerships
From farming and civil society organizations, sustainability and environmental advocates and small and medium scale food businesses to the government, academe and private sectors, development partners and food chain experts, a diverse and multi-sectoral coalition united with a shared cause advancing organic farming as a viable and timely alternative in a modern real world setting takes the stage. It's a cause that's been around for decades, yet its impact and value has never been as relevant as it is today. From its pioneering beginnings, the movement has grown and now embedded in the cultural mainstream through awareness and education. That day, partnerships and alliances were strengthened with a renewed spirit to further drive meaningful change...
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
A SPAM-Tacular Collab: Time To Sizzle, Pork And MMM At The SPAM Take-Over In Public Eatery of Robinsons Magnolia
"Spiced Ham" or "shoulder of pork and ham" and "special army meat," the story behind the iconic brand has many theories debated and argued for over 89 years. But one fact remains clear, everyone knows and recognizes its name long associated with hearty meals. It's time to sizzle, pork and mmm...
Saturday, August 1, 2026
The Arita Wagyu Experience With Arita Wagyu: An Okura Collaboration At Yawaragi in Hotel Okura Manila
From the pristine Miyazaki Prefecture on the southeastern coast of Kyushu, the famed Arita Wagyu formally announces its arrival to the elegant local fine dining scene with a luxurious feast at Yawaragi in Hotel Okura Manila. Masterfully executed, here's a rare peek at one of the world's finest beef lavishly executed by renowned Grand Chef of Japanese Fine Dining of Okura Hotels & Resorts, Chef Tadashi Sawauchi...
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory Brings Italian Flair With Its New And Indulgent Tiramisu Cheese Puff
Rich, creamy, lusciously decadent and irresistibly satisfying, Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory tips the scale of indulgence once more with its latest seasonal offering inspired by classic Italian notes. Meet the new limited edition seasonal expression of pure pleasure, the Tiramisu Cheese Puff...
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Satisfy Your Cravings With Comforting Cuisine And Breakfast All-Day At The Morning After
Friday, July 24, 2026
A Foraged Feast: Philippine Heritage Kitchen And CCA Manila Presents A Forest Table Of Sagada At The Glasshouse Of New World Makati Hotel
"Mushroom foraging is an art of active perception that deserves to be studied with patience, taught with rigor, and passed onto future generations with contagious enthusiasm."
The forests of Sagada high up north is a virtual pantry of natural nourishment that's been part of the tradition and cultural identity of indigenous communities for centuries. From mushrooms to fruits, vegetables and herbs, the bountiful harvests of Sagada not only sustains life, it's a page from countless stories passed down for generations. Roope Oskari Kaaronen, a post doctoral researcher at Finland's prestigious University of Helsinki acknowledges the importance of preserving tradition and keeping the fragile link with the past intact. At A Forest Table of Sagada, these traditions are proudly showcased by a new generation of culinary trailblazers in a memorable afternoon at The Glasshouse...
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Sakagura x Mida Food Specialists x Philippine Wine Merchants Presents A Taste Of Japan: Takumi Grand Omakase Seafood And Sake Pairing
Golden Eye Snapper, Japanese Barracuda, White Trevally, and Japanese Flounder. Its isn't often one can enjoy the freshest, even uncommon seafood flown in straight from Japan. And when you get to pair it with some of Japan's finest sake, the dining experience becomes an elevated and memorable taste of Japan's rich culinary traditions. Fresh and premium Japanese seafood from Mida Food Specialists, exquisite sake by Philippine Wine Merchants and masterful execution by the chefs of Sakagura, indulge in A Taste of Japan: Takumi Grand Omakase Sake and Seafood Pairing...
Monday, July 13, 2026
Redefining Familiar Flavors With A Fresh New Spin: San Juan's Eraya Unveils New Menu Additions Driven By Modern And Comforting Asian Inspired Cuisine
Chefs Henry Manglo and Migel Florida takes a crack at familiar and comforting flavors with a fresh perspective from continuous R&D, a creative process that's part of its daily operations at Eraya. The result? New dishes highlighting comforting cuisine with familiar ingredients adding to its unique medley of creative dishes infused with pleasantly unexpected twists. Judging from my first visit a few months back, dining at Eraya always presents new ways to enjoy familiar flavors executed with a creative flair making each succeeding visit feel like the first time. The new menu additions strengthens the vibe.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
CCA Manila and Sine Haraya Team Up For The Photography 101 And Content Planning Workshop Series
You've heard it before, the social media landscape just leveled the playing field. For businesses and organizations, particularly small food businesses, social media provides an engaging space to reach more potential customers than ever without the prohibitive cost of traditional media. It's a game changer, with so much more possibilities to unlock and discover. It's time to embrace the inevitable wave of change. But you need to do it right...
Monday, July 6, 2026
Chotto Matte Picks At The Split: Super California Roll And Truffled US Steak Don
A nagging craving for rice and sumptuous Japanese food has you thinking of lunch, and it's not even past 10am. Hang in there, and your lunch situation has a quick fix. At The Split...
Saturday, July 4, 2026
The Crossroads Of Southeast Asian Flavors Leads You To Makan Makan Singapore Hawker at Century City Mall
I first met H.K. Tan thirteen years ago at one of his earlier restaurant ventures showcasing the comforting cuisine of his Singaporean roots. After a long and successful run, he's back in the restaurant game. Step inside Makan Makan Singapore Hawker at Century City Mall..
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Once Upon A Time In Malabon: The Philippine Heritage Kitchen And CCA Manila Unveil The Flavors Of Malabon At The Glass House Of New World Makati Hotel
In a continuing series showcasing local regional flavors, the Philippine Heritage Kitchen led by Chef Reggie Aspiras and CCA Manila takes you north of the metro to experience the flavors of Malabon. Known for its famous Pancit Malabon, lechon, crispy pata, okoy, tinapa and wide variety of native kakanin or glutinous rice cakes, the Philippine Heritage Kitchen and CCA Manila reveal yet another layer in the colorful tapestry of Filipino cuisine with Once Upon A Time in Malabon...
Monday, June 29, 2026
Flavor And Design Innovation In One Cool Package: El Born La Pastisseria Presents The Cremós Collection
In one of the rare instances when a food trend goes beyond the initial curiosity phase and becomes deeply embedded in the culinary mainstream, the Burnt Basque Cheesecake phenomenon remains one of the brightest examples emerging from the quarantine experience. And El Born La Pastisseria keeps the local Burnt Basque Cheesecake wars raging with its latest indulgent innovation...
Friday, June 26, 2026
The Flavors Of Home, Remembered: Chef Myke "Tatung" Sarthou Takes You Home At Tatung's Gateway 2 Mall In Araneta City
They say food is memory, transporting you back to a different time and place. For many, food becomes a taste of home for a memorable reunion of comfortingly familiar flavors. At Tatung's in Gateway 2 Mall, Chef Myke "Tatung" Sarthou invites you to a flavorful homecoming with the flavors you've always loved...
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Cool Deal Pick: Free Coffee With Every Sandwich At Deli by Chele Robinsons Magnolia
Monday, June 22, 2026
Inspired by Italy, Crafted by Chele: Meet The Cheesecake Mafia, The Parmesan Cheesecake And Nutella Tarta de Queso From Burnt Basque Cheesecake By Chele
The local cheesecake wars continue to tease and delight the palate with innovative and inventive renditions showcasing infinite possibilities. For Chef Chele and Teri Gonzalez, the continuous creative process allows the unrestrained exploration of flavors and textures as they push the envelope once more with the introduction of their latest decadent duo of Burnt Basque Cheesecake creations inspired by Italian flair...
Friday, June 19, 2026
Ginza Japanese Restaurant x Kurobuta Tonkatsu Horiichi: From Tokyo To Manila, Acclaimed Michelin Bib Gourmand Chef Hironobu Horiuchi Brings His Signature Tonkatsu To Ginza Japanese Restaurant In Ortigas
A Japanese culinary master takes the stage to showcase his craft for a memorable tonkatsu feast. From Tokyo to Manila, noted Japanese Chef Hironobu Horiuchi of Tokyo's Michelin Bib Gourmand Kurobuta Tonkatsu Hiroiichi serves his award-winning signature Kurobuta Pork Tonkatsu at Ginza Japanese Restaurant in Ortigas...
Saturday, June 13, 2026
One World Deli x Sinaya Seafood: Making Waves For Responsibly Sourced Philippine Seafood While Supporting Coastal Communities
The celebration of World Oceans Day last June 8 proves that the emerging concern for food provenance is no longer just a mere culinary trend. Knowing where your food comes from lies at the very heart of the culinary experience, unravelling a series on interconnective threads from the environment to local fisherfolk before reaching your plate. And what better way to celebrate the long overdue and often disregarded role of the oceans than with an epic and sustainable all-seafood boodle feast?
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Paleta Filipino: Eight Chefs, One Spectacular Buffet Feast Of Local And Regional Cuisine At Corniche In Diamond Hotel
From the ubiquitous street food fare to tasty starters, savory mains and indulgent desserts, Diamond Hotel showcases comforting and diverse Filipino flavors in celebration of Philippine Independence Day. Step inside Corniche in Diamond Hotel and pick up a plate for a feast of local and regional cuisines...
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Fragrance And Flavor: Award-Winning Local Perfumer Wren Atelier And Chef Michelle Adrillana Introduce The New Acid Rain Fragrance With The Invisible Palate Feast
That fleeting moment after the rain leads to the fragrant release of gentle mist rising from the damp concrete with hints of comforting tropical greens and the mildly acidic notes of tomato leaf and tamarind. And the nostalgic whiff of sinigang. It's these in-between and transitory moments that trigger and open up a sensory realm taking you to the distant past and far away place long hidden and stored away in memory. Wren Atelier and Chef Michelle Adrillana transform these memories into a feast of fragrance and flavor in one elegant and seamless weave with the launch of Acid Rain at Hilltop by Everyday Coffee Roasters...
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
From Salad To Sizzling, Retracing The Origins of Pampanga's Sisig And Its Place In The Filipino Culinary Experience At The Sisig Festival By The Philippine Heritage Kitchen And CCA Manila
Any conversation on Filipino cuisine promises hours of engaging and sometimes heated debates but it gets a whole lot more intense when a specific dish becomes the topic. Like the Capampangan Sisig, the ubiquitous and enduring regional staple that's now part of the Filipino culinary mainstream. With purists and traditionalists on one side and modern, creative and imaginative innovators on the other, the enduring Sisig remains a hot topic. And that's a good thing. Meaningful conversations and an appreciation of its origins reveal a more insightful perspective in the complex yet colorful weave of Filipino cuisine shaped and defined by history, trade and migration, the colonial experience and geography. Noted chef, cookbook author and columnist Reggie Aspiras along with food historian Ruston Banal decode the Capampangan Sisig and it's place on the Filipino table at the Sisig Festival From Salad To Sizzling at Brittany Hotel BGC...
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Through The Years, At Discovery Primea's Tapenade...
For over a decade, the fresh and vibrant notes of the sun-kissed Mediterranean cuisine at Tapenade lit up the ever-changing dining scene in Makati. And it continues to shine bright as ever with its repertoire of Mediterranean inspired dishes. Since my very first visit back in 2015, Tapenade in Discovery Primea has always been top-of-mind for Mediterranean flavors. Eleven years later, it still is...
Thursday, May 28, 2026
The Sebastian's Ice Cream Summer: Homegrown Flavors Take The Spotlight In Sebastian's Ice Cream 2026 Summer Collection
When the sweltering heat of summer slows you down, just chill. The new 2026 Summer Collection by Sebastian's Ice Cream showcasing familiar and comforting local flavors is now available to lift you through summer in the most indulgent and decadent way yet. This is Sebastian's Ice Cream's summer...
Monday, May 25, 2026
Chef Robby Goco Unveils His Greek Inspired Tasting Menu At The PVT Members Lounge
Traditional Greek flavors with a playfully creative spin goes high up the Garden Deck forty floors above the Ortigas commercial and business district. It's the new Tasting Menu by renowned Chef Robby Goco at the ultra exclusive PVT Members Lounge...
Saturday, May 23, 2026
The Next Chapter In A Family's Culinary Legacy Continues With New Dishes At Carmelo's Steakhouse
Since 1987, one name stands as the undisputed pioneer in the Certified Angus Beef steak dining experience. Today, Carmelo "Melo" Santiago's legacy continues with Carmelo's Steakhouse helmed by Chef Cristina Santiago. The upscale establishment maintains the same high standards and fine dining tradition honoring the founder's vision complemented by Chef Cristina Santiago's own unique and modern culinary style. Step inside Carmelo's Steakhouse and rediscover one man's legacy preserved and maintained for a fresh new chapter and a continuing story in the local dining scene...
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
#AllDayMornings And Comfort Food Served Every Day At Cafe Mabini In San Juan
It always happens. Each time you think of comfort food, familiar breakfast staples always pop up. Why? Maybe because it's the sense of nostalgia and even that emotional connection from countless memories of starting the day right with sumptuous flavors. As dayparts associated with mealtimes continue to blur driven by the popularity of all-day breakfasts, restaurateur Kelvin Yu and Chef Consultant Kalel Chan share their own inspired take on everyone's favorite meal of the day at Cafe Mabini.
Friday, May 15, 2026
The Spice Route Up North Leads You To Vibrant Indian Flavors At Pepper Tree In Katipunan
Since it opened back in 2018, Chef Hiro Soneji has seen the Katipunan skyline evolve and transform with the continued development of high rise towers and various construction projects changing the landscape. Through the years, Chef Hiro Soneji perfected and refined his menu anchored on his culinary roots using authentic Indian spices and all-natural ingredients. Along the way, menu additions reflecting a creative Indian Filipino crossover earned his restaurant the top-of-mind spot among both residents and transients in the changing Katipunan neighborhood. The spice route to bold flavors in Katipunan always leads you to Pepper Tree...
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Fresh, Bold And Progressive Modern Cuisine At Eraya In San Juan
Discretely and unobtrusively perched on an elegant white structure along San Juan's busy P. Guevarra Street is a culinary oasis where familiar Asian flavors are elegantly elevated with a modern contemporary spin. Step inside Eraya...
Friday, May 8, 2026
Chef J. Gamboa Takes On New Role Championing Aussie Lamb In Local Cuisine As The Country's New Lambassador For Meat And Livestock Australia
The torch has been passed with a renewed purpose in the ongoing efforts to drive greater awareness and appreciation for Australian lamb in the Philippines through an innovative chef led advocacy and continuous consumer engagement with the appointment of the country's newest Lambassador. Meet the new Lambassador for Meat and Livestock Australia, Chef J. Gamboa...
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Sundays Mean Sunday Roast. At L'Opera Ristorante Italiano...
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Bump Up The Mid-Week Hump With Refreshing Rounds And Tasty Bites At Apartment 1B x Elias Taproom
You've made it through the hectic mid-week rush. And there's no better way to jumpstart the coming weekend with a few rounds of artisan craft beer and savory bites. Where? At Apartment 1B x Elias Taproom in BGC...












































