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...

The consistent roll-out of new menus is integral to The Fatted Calf's continuous creative cycle helmed by Chef Jay Jay Sycip resulting in flavorful new stories. Sourcing produce and ingredients from local farms, Chef Jay Jay Sycip's culinary philosophy is driven by an advocacy for the freshest farm-to-table harvest lavishly prepared in modern and classic techniques. With new menus, Chef Jay Jay Sycip adds even more pages and chapters to a continuing story in the deep exploration of flavors. The new menu takes diners on a memorable journey around Asia and Southeast Asia as inspirational pegs for The Fatted Calf's impressive new repertoire of culinary creations. Step inside The Fatted Calf for a tasty peek...

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...

They say food is a continuing story of memories transporting you back to another place and time the minute familiar notes hit the palate. Chef Hiro Soneji brings the flavors of home to Katipunan at Pepper Tree, where traditional staples like Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken and Shrimp Curry are served alongside Masala Pork Sisig, Tacos and Hummus. Curious? Then, read on...

Green Mondays: Start Your Week Right With Fresh Farm-To-Table Plant-Based Dishes At Seasonal Tastes In The Westin Manila

You don't have to go far for real farm-to-table and plant-based cuisine. You'll find it right here in the metro. Just mark Mondays on your calendar and book your table at Seasonal Tastes in The Westin Manila in a special collaboration with The Farm at San Benito. Is there anything better than starting the week right with farm fresh and healthy flavors?

Now on its sixth edition, Green Mondays highlights the collaboration between the five-star wellness forward The Westin Manila and Marriott International's wellness sanctuary down south, The Farm at San Benito showcasing farm fresh produce transformed into exquisite dishes. Presented and served in tasting plates prepared a la minute at the One Dish Wonders Live Station in the impressive buffet spread of Seasonal Tastes at The Westin Manila, guests and diners can now enjoy and experience farm-to-table plant-based options to start the week with Green Mondays. Read on and pick up your plate, it's time for some farm-to-table goodness at The Westin Manila...

#HiltonSinagtala: Savor The Festive Flavors Of The Season at Kusina Sea Kitchens in Hilton Manila

The indulgent flavors of the season take the spotlight at Kusina Sea Kitchens in Hilton Manila with a lavish array of global cuisine spread out in several stations in one elegant space. Get into the festive season's vibe with the flavors that drape the palate with a lingering comforting warmth in the much anticipated and most joyous season...

Hilton Manila unveils its tempting selection of dining options in the season of endless feasts, and the extensive offerings at Kusina Sea Kitchens becomes the stage for memorable gatherings with family and friends. Step inside Kusina Sea Kitchens for the Festive Season Buffet and discover the traditional flavors of the holidays...

Mark Your Wednesdays For Authentic Indian Flavors, It's Spice & Soul at Seasonal Tastes in The Westin Manila

Love Indian food? Let's have lunch. It's Spice & Soul at Seasonal Tastes in The Westin Manila every Wednesday...

Known for its extensive selection of sumptuous offerings including the freshest seafood and purposeful emphasis on wholesome food options, The Westin Manila takes its buffet dining game up a notch with its themed spread highlighting Indian cuisine for lunch every Wednesday with Spice & Soul at Seasonal Tastes. Experience authentic Indian flavors recreated by Guest Chef Abhishek Kabrawala of Manila Marriott Hotel for a unique and memorable taste of the famed subcontinent in a lavish lunch buffet dining format with its own stations plus an innovative One Dish Wonders Station where five featured dishes are freshly prepared a la minute and served to your table at its flavorful peak. Ready for a hearty Indian feast? Then, read on...

Experience Dining Reimagined As Hilton Manila Newport World Resorts Unveils A New Chapter In Flavor And Craftsmanship

Starting July 24, Hilton Manila Newport World Resorts embarks on a bold new chapter in its culinary journey redefining and elevating the dining experience across its signature outlets. The hotel-wide program features exciting new flavors, immersive stations and reimagined menus for an elegant yet approachable experience deeply rooted in popular guest favorites, seasonal ingredients, refreshed spaces and a renewed commitment to sustainability and culinary excellence. Step inside Hilton Manila and experience dining reimagined...

The exciting new chapter uncorks the infinite possibilities and full potential of Hilton Manila Newport World Resorts' creative culinary team, unleashing a world of exquisite, rich and diverse flavors at Madison Lounge & Bar, Hua Yuan Brasserie Chinoise, Port Bar and Kusina Sea Kitchens. Bigger, better, leveled up and elevated, the extensive and lavish new offerings presents a vibrant new perspective on refined culinary expressions inspired and refreshed by unrestrained creativity. Read on for a tasty peek at dining, reimagined at Hilton Manila...

Spicing Up Quezon City's Dining and Bar Scene at Royal Indian Curry House

It's been said many times before, good food transports you to a different place or time often triggering fond memories or even emotions. Each plate, dish and bite becomes a flavorful chapter in a continuing story shaped and defined by both tradition and history. The unique flavors also reveal a colorful page from volumes of a rich and diverse culinary heritage. Prepare to embark on a memorable journey with the exquisite flavors of India at Royal Indian Curry House in Quezon City... 

The local dining scene has never been this varied with a wide and extensive range of global cuisines to tempt an evolving palate constantly on the search for new flavor experiences. Indian cuisine isn't too hard to find in the metro's ever changing culinary landscape, but good Indian food remains rare more so in Quezon City. Until now. Royal Indian Curry House changes all that with its elegant take on authentic Indian cuisine. A taste of India up north in Quezon City should be on your next dining itinerary. Why? Read on and find out...

Grab Your Passport and Discover a World of Flavors at Kusina Sea Kitchens in Hilton Manila

The experience and enjoyment of food is a journey and a destination in itself. Good food is often transformative, transporting you to a different place or time with just a few tasty bites. At Kusina Sea Kitchens in Hilton Manila, prepare to embark on a memorable expedition of global flavors without leaving the city. And get your special passport ready...

For the entire month of March, Kusina Sea Kitchens at Hilton Manila takes you on an extraordinary journey as you discover A World of Flavors where each station becomes a global culinary destination in a luxurious buffet dining experience. And like any journey, diners are given a special passport earning stamps along the way and at each station in Kusina Sea Kitchens for the A World of Flavors Passport Challenge. Ready for a flavorful global spin at Kusina Sea Kitchens? Then, grab your passport and read on...

This Yuletide Season, Discover Christmas Wonders and Holiday Cheers at Hilton Manila

Christmas wonders and holiday cheers await at Hilton Manila for delectable and delightful dining, cozy comforts and memorable celebrations. Have you made reservations yet? 

Take your holiday celebration up a notch at Hilton Manila with tempting and sumptuous feasts, memorable and delightful gatherings and heartwarming offers you just can't pass up. This Christmas season, make it Hilton Manila...

Perfecting the Delicate Balance Between Quality and Quantity at Corniche in Diamond Hotel Philippines

The buffet dining format has long been a popular option among local diners promising both variety and value all in one place. That final decision on where to dine often comes down to the long-running debate on quality versus quantity, and you can safely mark a big check on both at Corniche in Diamond Hotel Philippines...

Ever since my very first time at Corniche in Diamond Hotel Philippines over a decade ago, I knew then that the fine balance of variety and value, quality and quantity were perfectly aligned at one of old Manila by the bay's enduring all-day buffet dining restaurants (more on that first visit on one of my earliest posts, Awesome Lobster Buffet at Diamond Hotel's Corniche from 2013). The on-going Galleon Trade: A Culinary Journey Filipino Food Festival by Guest Chef Christopher Carangian is just one more reason why Corniche remains at the top of the buffet game this side of the metro with its impressive selection of both local and global cuisine (see more on my post, Rediscover Culinary Connections with the Galleon Trade: A Culinary Journey Filipino Food Festival at Diamond Hotel Philippines from a few days back). 

With the nostalgic and faithful recreations of classic Filipino cuisine alongside Asian and western dishes each meticulously prepared by Guest Chef Christopher Carangian and the culinary teams of Diamond Hotel Philippines, the fine balance of quality and quantity is showcased at Corniche daily for lunch and dinner. Read on for the full lowdown on buffet dining at Corniche...

Elegant Flavors Uncorked: A Champagne Pairing Dinner with Champagne Deutz at Prana in Novotel Manila Araneta City

Name your favorite champagne and the familiar labels come up top-of-mind. But it's time to add one more name to your list and uncork a world of flavors. Let's talk Champagne Deutz. Better yet, why not indulge in a sumptuous champagne pairing dinner with the rich and vibrant flavors of Indian cuisine... 

Champagne Deutz uncorks a world of elegant flavors at a champagne pairing dinner with authentic and traditional Indian dishes in Prana at Novotel Manila Araneta City for a unique and memorable dining experience. Indian cuisine isn't the first thing that comes to mind when it comes to champagne pairings, but Executive Chef Massimiliano Pauletto and Chef Rajan Veeranan of Novotel Manila Araneta City and Champagne Deutz Brand Ambassador Joel Payne have curated an exquisite champagne dinner pairing menu in a creative collaboration of bold, fresh and unexpected flavors. Read on and uncork a world of infinite and flavorful possibilities...

Sunday's Best at Spectrum in Fairmont Makati Hotel and a Rediscovery of All-Day Dining Elevated

The much-awaited reopening of Spectrum after its refurbishment marks the return of elegant all-day dining in a luxurious setting. Sundays at Spectrum is the perfect time to reacquaint yourself with its wide and extensive array of international cuisine served in the signature style the Fairmont Makati Hotel is known for... 

The renowned all-day dining spectacle at Spectrum in Fairmont Makati Hotel debuts its upscale and environmentally mindful dining experience with its elevated buffet spread for its grand reopening. A more polished ambience and a mouthwatering array of gastronomic delights await diners at the high-quality international buffet complemented with fresh and sumptuous additions with a renewed emphasis on sustainable produce for a green dining experience. Step inside Spectrum once more and embark on a culinary rediscovery of fresh, real and indulgent flavors... 

A Passage to India: Prana Indian Cuisine by Chef Rajan Veeranan at Novotel Manila Araneta City

There's more to Indian cuisine than just the heat, and Indian master chef Rajan Veeranan shares the real flavors of his homeland at the newest dining outlet of Novotel Manila Araneta City...

Novotel Manila Araneta City launches its latest culinary concept showcasing the authentic flavors of India at Prāna Indian Cuisine by Chef Rajan Veeranan for a unique and flavorful journey north of the metro. Named after and inspired by the Sanskrit word for "breath" and "life force," Chef Rajan recreates the vital energy of life itself with his weave of rich flavors and intricate blend of all-natural spices at Prāna Indian Cuisine. 

Fairmont Makati Elevates the Spectrum Buffet Dining Experience with its Innovative Design & Dine Concept at the Social Lounge

Who can say no to a hearty buffet in an elegant setting? The buffet concept is nothing new to the local restaurant scene and remains the most popular option for many. Spectrum at Fairmont Makati introduces a unique and innovative spin to buffet dining high up at the 11th Floor for literally an elevated take on the popular concept...

Long known for its lavish buffet offerings, Spectrum at Fairmont Makati is transported high up at the Social Lounge in the 11th Floor of the prestigious property offering an eco-friendly buffet dining experience combining both sustainability and sophistication in one elegantly seamless and extraordinary culinary journey. As Spectrum undergoes a refurbishment phase from August 7 to September 21, loyal diners of the popular buffet offerings can still enjoy the sumptuous buffet spread with an elevated approach eleven floors up with the Design & Dine Buffet Experience. 

Let The Pork Feast Begin. It's Kurobuta Nights at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila's Cucina...

It's been called the "Wagyu of Pork," and you can have your fill every Friday for the ultimate all Kurobuta Pork feast at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila's Cucina...

Tomahawk Kurobuta, Slow-Braised Kurobuta Pork Collar with Dill and Garlic, Roasted Kurobuta Pork Jowl, Kurobuta Pork Barbecue Spare Ribs, Pork Humba, Adobo sa Dilaw, Pork Sisig and so much more. If it's Friday, indulge in a savory all-pork feast with classic pork dishes from the Carving Station fresh off the ovens as well as local staples elevated and transformed with the "Wagyu of Pork" by Executive Chef Luca Angioletti. That's what diners can expect every Friday at Cucina in Marco Polo Ortigas Manila with Kurobuta Nights in collaboration with Esguerra Kurobuta to end the week on a high note. Let the pork feast begin...

Flavors of Boracay: Authenticitiy Meets Cool at Little Taj Indian Street Kitchen

It's pretty rare to find authentic Indian food even in the metro, harder still on an island. One inspired idea sparked during the quarantine changed all that. In Boracay, you can bet on Little Taj Indian Street Kitchen...

When life throws you samosas, eat it. It's a story that began at the height of the pandemic with closures both temporary and permanent sweeping the island paradise of Boracay. For Patrick and Shria Florencio, fresh, new and creative ideas were needed to keep their restaurant business afloat during the most challenging chapters in the island's history. The spark came when the couple drew inspiration from Shria's own family traditions, paving the way for Little Taj Indian Street Kitchen. And why not. No other restaurant offered authentic Indian cuisine on the island. And that's the opening Patrick and Shria needed for their newest concept.

One Man's Culinary Journey Continues at Hossein's Hookah Shisha Habibi Lounge in Makati Avenue

Since 1985, one name stands above all the others when it comes to authentic Persian and Middle Eastern cuisine driven by the dreams of one man who set out to find a new home. Thirty-seven years later and counting, Hossein's Persian Kebab remains one of the few establishments in the metro offering authenticity continuing one man's and one family's culinary tradition.

The popularity of Persian cuisine through the years can be traced back to the very first Middle Eastern restaurant offering authentic dishes satisfying curious palates always in search for new flavors and expats looking for a taste of home fueled by returning overseas workers craving for the dishes experienced abroad. Hossein's Persian Kebab, considered the metro's oldest Persian restaurant located in Makati Avenue, fired up the kebab craze that continues to this day. With its milestone 37th year, Hossein Sohrabi Langroudi is more than ready for the post pandemic new normal now with three branches including Greenbelt and Serendra as well as the new Hossein's Hookah Shisha Habibi Lounge located below the original restaurant offering yet another authentic Persian experience. 

Savory Trio: Butter Chicken, Sisig and Beef Pares by The Pork Project

Known for his wide repertoire of traditional local cuisine, Chef Redd Agustin of The Pork Project takes your palate on a culinary journey of global flavors with his latest offerings...  

Chef Redd Agustin adds an international twist to his core of Filipino dishes at The Pork Project with the savory Butter Chicken, a popular Indian dish served with Roti. The new dish showcases the diversity of options available at The Pork Project. And just like his other specialties, simply reheat at home and enjoy. Read on for a look at Chef Redd's latest offerings from his recent drop to Manila.

Novotel Manila Araneta City Launches Cultural Palates, A Themed Sunday Brunch Culinary Celebration at the Food Exchange

Ode to Nonna, Fisherman's Catch, Kalye-Pop and Mumbai Express. Sunday Brunch takes on global flavors for a unique and memorable experience... 

The Food Exchange at Novotel Manila Araneta City recently launched their Sunday Brunch concept dubbed Cultural Palates last March 6, 2022 highlighting specific themes for buffet dining with a global spin. Yes, buffet dining is back following the latest health and safety protocols in the new normal and Novotel Manila Araneta City takes it up a notch with their themed Cultural Palates Sunday Brunch. Read on for a virtual feast of the lavish offerings at the Food Exchange... 

Spices at The Peninsula Manila Welcomes You Back with a Feast of Vibrant Asian Flavors...

The rich and diverse Southeast Asian and Indian flavors are celebrated at Spices once more with its recent reopening to the public last February 18. Pick your spot in the garden and savor a feast you've missed all of last year...

With the gradual easing of quarantine restrictions, the metro slowly and cautiously opens up and dining out is once again possible with the minimum health and safety protocols in place. Al fresco dining is now very much a part of the new normal, and there's a few spots in Manila where this can be enjoyed with an array of flavorful and authentic Southeast Asian and Indian dishes. Spices at The Peninsula Manila is one of those rare and enduring dining destinations and it's ready to welcome you back.