Saturday, February 21, 2026

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...

Friday, February 20, 2026

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...

Thursday, February 19, 2026

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...

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

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. 

Sunday, February 15, 2026

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...

Friday, February 13, 2026

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...

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

#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...