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...

Since 2011, the Viking Group has been redefining the buffet dining experience with its innovative and next level take on the popular dining format. By building on the variety and value equation, the Vikings Group has democratized its high-end luxury buffet experience with its hotel style spread at affordable price points. And so far, it's been a successful business model. But the Vikings Group is about to rock the local restaurant scene once more with the opening of the second location of NYX at Opus Mall. The second location is more than just an elevated spin on the buffet dining concept, it's a bold statement by the Vikings Group as it transforms buffet dining once more...

Seal The Deal With The Ebisu Business Lunch At Sakagura

Sakagura at One Bonifacio High Street Mall takes your lunch dining experience up a notch with excellent value and flavor. It's time to fire up the Konro Grill for the Ebisu Business Lunch at Sakagura...

A sake bar and izakaya, Sakagura by The Nikkei Group transforms the usual lunch game with its elegant Ebisu Business Lunch sets. Available every Monday to Thursday from 12:00 nn to 5:00 pm for dine-in, the Ebisu Business Lunch is a solid set with a tasty starter, sumptuous main course, gohan, an indulgent dessert and refreshing beverage in one all-inclusive bundle. With three options to choose from, Sakagura elevates the lunch game with the Grilled Madai Set (P 980) featuring the prized Japanese Red Sea bream, the Tori Katsu Set (P 680) with tori katsu curry and the Kaisendon (P 850) with salmon trout and maguro on sushi rice. Where's lunch? Where else but Sakagura for the Ebisu Business Lunch...

When It Rains, Fire Up The Table Top Grills for the All-You-Can-Eat All Day, Everyday Yakiniku Feast at Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ and Dessert at Morelli's Gelato

The regular afternoon downpour can just ruin any plan for the day. You can simply wait out the rain or better yet, fire up the table top grill. See you at Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ and let it rain...

Known for its grilled thinly sliced meats, Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ which translates to "bull's horn" brings traditional yakiniku with an unlimited, all-you-can-eat twist all-day long guaranteed to satisfy any carnivorous craving. Priced at P 1,249 (adults) and P 598 (children), enjoy a lavish selection of appetizers, homemade pickles, fresh salads, soups, yakitori, eight savory options of beef, pork and chicken ready for grilling and desserts. And when it rains, the table-top grills at Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ is ready to warm your palate and serious cravings (for more on Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ, see my posts Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ, Now Grillin' at GH Mall in Greenhills on the formal launch from early last year and Fire Up Your Table Top Grill. It's Eat-All-You-Can All Day, Everyday at Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in GH Mall...from late last year). Rain or no rain, come hungry at Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ...

#BoldEscape at Hann Resorts, The First Fully Integrated Resort Up North Day 2

The second day of a #BoldEscape at Hann Resorts brings a full itinerary for the fully integrated resort experience. Dining, gaming, wellness and maybe a bit of shopping and rockin' all in one place? Let's get started...

Day 2 at Hann Resorts reveals even more layers in the casino, hotel, restaurants, wellness and shopping lifestyle from the first fully integrated resort in Central Luzon with a wide variety of activities scheduled to showcase the immersive one-stop integrated resort concept. After a memorable first day (more on Day 1 of my #BoldEscape at Hann Resorts on my previous post here at #BoldEscape at Hann Resorts, The First Fully Integrated Resort Up North Day 1), you're ready for another round of exciting discoveries, new flavors and experiences at the luxurious premier destination up north of Manila. Ready to play bold, live bold? Then, read on...

Fire Up Your Table Top Grill. It's Eat-All-You-Can All Day, Everyday at Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in GH Mall...

Eat-All-You-Can all day, everyday. Sounds like a plan at Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in GH Mall. Time to fire up the table top grill...

Since its formal opening early this year, the table top grills at Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in GH Mall have been fired up with its impressive array of premium tender beef, richly seasoned pork and chicken along with its signature appetizers, salads, pickled vegetables, soups, yakitori and grilled appetizers. The Eat-All-You-Can All Day, Everyday offering makes it an easy choice for lunch or dinner. For only P 1,249, you can indulge in a wide selection of savory barbecue specialties fresh off the table top grill and then some for a deal you just can't pass up. Ready for the Eat-All-You-Can feast at Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ? Then, fire up your table top grill and read on...

Scoopin and Chillin' at Morelli's Gelato, Now Open at GH Mall in Greenhills

From Scotland by way of Southern Italy, the fifth generation family owned brand continues to spread its reach around the world with more locations serving its bestselling line of Italian ice cream and gelato. And it was really just a matter of time before its acclaimed line of decadent creations reached the Greenhills neighborhood. And about time too...

Even as the onset of rains ends the summer season, the timing of the entry of Morelli's Gelato to the busy Greenhills commercial center's emerging dining scene just couldn't be better. After all, who can resist a scoop of pure and silky smooth indulgence even when summer's over? And when it's cloudy with a chance of rain over Greenhills, it's time for a scoop or two at Morelli's Gelato now open at the new GH Mall. 

Celebrate Valentine's and Chinese New Year with the New Flavors from Gelato by Chef Miko

Hints of a scorching summer can already be felt this early in February, but Chef Miko Aspiras has the right scoop to cool you down...

Lusciously silky smooth and dense, it's pure and sinful indulgence in a delectable scoop. Chef Miko Aspiras scoops his own take on the beloved gelato with playfully inventive flavors for Chinese New Year and Valentine's at Gelato by Chef Miko. Read on for the inside scoop on the enduring and classic gelato flavors along with the tempting new variants just for Chinese New Year and Valentine's at Gelato by Chef Miko...

Did You Say Bacon? Find Out Why It's Better with Baken at One World Deli

Imagine bacon in crisp strips, a savory jam or even a cookie. That's right, Baken is clearly doing some amazing things with bacon. At One World Deli, the culinary possibilities with Baken are highlighted in a lavish three course feast...

Bacon reimagined. Made with 100% real bacon and no artificial substitutes, Baken transforms the popular breakfast staple in a savory and sweet range of tasty bites like Real Bacon Crisps, Bacon Jam and Bacon Cookies. A proudly homegrown local brand, Baken is all set to change your snacking game. Using Baken's signature products as the flavorful base, Chef Miguel Gianan of One World Deli orchestrates an exquisite three-course feast with premium Irish Gallagher Oysters, New Zealand Lamb Rack and Gelato Manila. Here's a peek at some tasty possibilities with bacon reimagined by Baken...  

Korean Nights: Explore Worlds of Flavors with the Themed Nights at Spectrum in Fairmont Makati Hotel

The much anticipated re-opening of Spectrum in Fairmont Makati signals the return of all-day dining with an elegant flair consistent with the prestigious property's brand of culinary excellence. That means the opulent and lavish Sunday Brunch Buffet and popular Themed Nights are back. And tonight, its Korean Nights...

Rediscover all-day buffet dining with a refined and sophisticated spin once more at Spectrum in Fairmont Makati with its extensive and luxurious offerings of international cuisine masterfully prepared by Executive Chef Bela Rieck and his team. The Weekly Themed Nights has been a popular attraction at Spectrum showcasing the cuisines of India, Japan, China and the Philippines in addition to its lavish international buffet spread. Tonight, Spectrum highlights the rich and diverse flavors from the Land of the Morning Calm. It's Korean Nights at Spectrum...

Pranzo e Cena Italian Family Feasts: Let New Executive Chef Andrea Burzio Take You To His Italy at S Kitchen in Sheraton Manila Hotel

Sumptuous Italian flavors become the much awaited gastronomic highlight at S Kitchen in Sheraton Manila Hotel, now helmed by a passionate new culinary virtuoso...

Sheraton Manila Hotel introduces a lavish and hearty feast of traditional and comforting Italian flavors at the all-dining buffet restaurant, S Kitchen dubbed Pranzo e Cena starting October 2 featuring an array of authentic dishes prepared by new Executive Chef Andrea Burzio. Inspired by nostalgic family style feasts, Executive Chef Andrea Burzio recreates the flavors of his youth with an impressive buffet spread at S Kitchen. From Lasagna to Porchetta, Osso Buco and Caprese Salad to Cannoli, the festive Pranzo e Cena takes you on a culinary journey to the land of the famed Azzuri. Read on for a virtual tour and taste of Italy...  

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 World Deli, and One World Deli 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 and decadent 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...

Flavors of Swissotel Clark: Market Day at MARKT

Now with ten dining outlets, it will take more than a day to experience all the restaurants at the newest and luxurious hotel property up north. Spend the night and discover some tasty finds. Here's the second of five posts on the flavors of Swissotel Clark...

After the exclusive preview of Ristorante di Verona, the tenth and newest dining outlet in Swissotel Clark (see more on my previous post, Flavors of Swissotel Clark: Infusing Fun to Italian Fine Dining at Ristorante di Verona, the Tenth and Latest Dining Outlet in Swissotel Clark), it was time to discover and experience the other amenities and dining options of the luxurious hotel property in the Clark Freeport Zone. Read on for a virtual tour and taste of Swissotel Clark...

Taking It To Market: Karabella Dairy Gelato Now Available at The Marketplace

A year-round staple, our love for ice cream and gelato makes it an enduring all-time favorite for many. Rain or shine. Now a new gelato brand hits the supermarket shelves...

What began as a social enterprise project back in 2015 to help local carabao farmers earn more by creating a value-added product has blossomed into a promising venture led by Alfred Ng, Jan Buenaflor and EJ Buenaflor. Karabella Dairy takes its indulgent line of gelato made with real carabao's milk to market starting with The Marketplace. It's sweet success for the dynamic trio behind Karabella Dairy, and this is just the start.

One Wicked Collab: Gelato Manila Collaborates with Engkanto Brewery for Some Enchanting Gelato Creations

 It's the weekend, and it's time to indulge in a round of silky smooth gelato infused with craft beer...

Gelato and craft beer? You read that right. When two of the metro's finest artisan brands come together, you know something's up. Gelato Manila and Engkanto Brewery collaborate for a unique Gelato Craft Beer Collection and an inventive spin on the gelato experience. A tipple for dessert? Absolutely. Read on for more on the new creations by Gelato Manila and Engkanto Brewery...

ECQ Eats: Celebrate Local, Celebrate Chocolate with Hail Chocolate Artisanal Gelato

Another proudly homegrown brand showcases local ingredients with indulgent tubs of creamy gelato available for convenient pick-up or delivery in the metro. It's time to celebrate local. And celebrate chocolate...

Hail Chocolate celebrates the bountiful harvests of local cacao farmers with a wide selection of indulgent gelato offerings available online for delivery. Sourcing cacao beans direct from farming communities in Batangas, Benguet and Davao, Hail Chocolate allocates a percentage of sales to support cacao farmers in celebration of the local cacao bean. From the lush cacao fields to a decadent tub of Hail Chocolate, you too can be part of the sustained cycle with every purchase. It's always a good time to celebrate local, more so in this new normal. And there's no better time to celebrate local chocolate than with your own tub of Hail Chocolate...

Summer Means Enjoying Gelato Cakes by Indulge At Home From Novotel Manila Araneta City

Everyone knows that some of the finest gelato comes up north from Gelato by Indulge at Novotel Manila Araneta City. But have you tried their equally indulgent Gelato Cakes?

Indulge Gelato by Novotel Manila Araneta City has long been one of the metro's best kept secrets for their exquisite and silky smooth Italian style frozen treats made with premium ingredients and absolutely no preservatives. Indulge Gelato takes it a step further with their decadent Gelato Cakes packed and sealed in tins...

Summer's Here with Take Me Out by Novotel Manila Flavors of Summer

Celebrate summer in the new normal with fresh and bold flavors. Bring the vibrant notes of summer to your table with the new and sumptuous offerings from Take Me Out by Novotel Manila Flavors of Summer for a healthier yet flavorful home dining experience.

Novotel Manila Araneta City brings hearty, bright and refreshing flavors to your home with more new dishes available for pick-up, take-out and delivery with Take Me Out by Novotel Manila Flavors of Summer. The expanded menu now includes veggie-friendly and plant-based options for a healthier yet flavorful home dining experience. Emerging consumer habits such as dining at home, the rise of the food delivery culture and increased online usage continue to transform the culinary landscape, and Novotel Manila Araneta City adapts to the new normal with its innovative offerings (for more on Take Me Out by Novotel Manila, see my previous post, Dining in the Next Normal: Enjoy #NoovotelManilaAtHome with Take Me Out by Novotel Manila). Who says dining at home can't be special? Read on for a tasty peek at the healthy summer-inspired selection of Take Me Out by Novotel Manila...

Dine Confidently. The Buffet Dining Experience in the New Normal at the Food Exchange of Novotel Manila Araneta City

The sweeping changes due to the quarantine experience continues to leave a lasting impact on our daily routine even with the most beloved dining experience of many Filipinos, the buffet. Here's a quick peek at the buffet dining experience at the Food Exchange in this new normal... 

The buffet dining experience keeps in step with the times with the latest health and safety protocols in place at the Food Exchange of Novotel Manila Araneta City. The wide and extensive array of international offerings and all-you-can-eat format, features that made buffet dining a popular option for many diners, can still be enjoyed with the added benefit of your peace of mind. At the Food Exchange, diners can indulge and dine confidently in the new normal and enjoy the various dishes from all 6 interactive cooking stations with no worries. Here's what buffet dining looks like in this new normal at the Food Exchange...

Dining in the Next Normal: Spotted at the Ultimate Taste Test 2020 Master's Edition in Gallery MiraNila by The Blue Leaf

For over twelve years, the Ultimate Taste Test has become the launch pad for many successful home-based food businesses and entrepreneurs including the now famous Pepita's Kitchen by the Lechon Diva, Carmen's Best Ice Cream and Risa Chocolates. For the 2020 Ultimate Taste Test Master's Edition, the tradition continues in this new normal showcasing twenty-two food entrepreneurs that began their home-based food businesses during the quarantine...

The year began just like any other year with a lot of optimism and hope, but 2020 had other plans. A series of natural calamities followed by a global pandemic changed all that. The food service sector, and pretty much everything else, were put on hold as the new normal transformed the way we go about our daily routine. As a challenging year comes to a close, the Ultimate Taste Test 2020 Master's Edition by Our Awesome Planet ends the year on a high note with its long-running UTT series highlighting twenty-two food businesses born out of the quarantine. Creativity and resiliency shined bright in this new normal and just like the previous editions, the Ultimate Taste Test series provides a snapshot of the metro's latest culinary finds and trends. Take a peek at next year's rising stars in the culinary scene with the Ultimate Taste Test 2020 Master's Edition...

Dining in the Next Normal: Enjoy #NovotelManilaAtHome with Take Me Out by Novotel Manila

Novotel Manila takes dining at home seriously. With its wide selection of specialty dishes available for pick-up, take-out and delivery coupled with value packed offers and daily specials, Novotel Manila goes all-out for the emerging home dining trend in the new normal... 

Shifting consumer habits due to the quarantine experience have forced the food service industry, including hotels, to adapt and evolve in response to the new normal. Dining at home and the food delivery culture have become the norm rather than exception as our daily routine continues to change and transform as a result of the pandemic. Take Me Out by Novotel Manila is an innovative response to this emerging consumer trend and Novotel Manila pulls all the stops with its wide selection of tempting specialty dishes.