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...

Recognized as the country's leading airport hotel, Savoy Hotel Manila recently hosted a fun-filled and flavorful afternoon dubbed "Puto Bumbong, Bibingka, Merienda at Pika-Pika" to celebrate the arrival of the BER months highlighted by nostalgic and traditional local delicacies to formally jumpstart the first of many feasts of the season.  Like Puto Bumbong and Bibingka. There's just nothing like the fragrant aroma and comforting flavors to warm the senses for the coming holiday season. Plus some interesting and playfully inventive spins for a refreshing modern take to keep things interesting too. Read on and take a virtual first bite of the season's festive flavors at Savoy Hotel Manila...

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 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...

Bagel master Chef Aaron Lau rocks the bagel scene once more with a new sandwich creation inspired by savory and rich French colonial notes with fresh and vibrant Vietnamese flavors capped by a cool New York spin. The Booya Banh Mi Bagel by Booya Bagels (P 420) masterfully brings all the elements together in a seamless fusion of fresh and savory flavors in between the perfect bagel. It definitely isn't your typical bagel sandwich, even unexpected and that's just the way Chef Aaron Lau envisioned it for his latest creation. Inside, rich savory layers of contrasting and distinct flavors all come together like each was made for the other in what the late Anthony Bourdain once described as "a symphony in a sandwich." Ready for a bite? Then, read on...

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..

Drawing on childhood memories, H.K. Tan recreates the flavors of his youth with his newest restaurant Makan Makan Singapore Hawker at Century City Mall with classic dishes like Hainanese Chicken Rice paired with soothing Teh Tarik for a familiar and nostalgic dining experience. Long known as a culinary hub for global cuisine, Singapore has been the stage for the best Southeast Asian cuisine from Malaysian, Indonesian, Vietnamese and Chinese staples. At Makan Makan Singapore Hawker, you'll find specialties like Laksa, Beef Rendang, Bahn Mi and even Old Town Coffee as H.K. Tan returns to the local restaurant scene...

Cool Deal Pick: Free Coffee With Every Sandwich At Deli by Chele Robinsons Magnolia

Known for their New York deli style sandwiches, Deli by Chele has always been high up on top of any fave go-to sandwich list. Chef-driven using only the finest ingredients built around their artisanal sourdough bread baked fresh in-house, Deli by Chele takes their winning sandwich game up a notch with one cool deal you can't pass up...

Exclusive to the Robinsons Magnolia store, Deli by Chele introduces an offer to complete your deli sandwich experience. How does free coffee with every whole sandwich sound? That's right, now you can enjoy a freshly brewed Americano with your favorite New York deli style sandwich. It's time to visit Deli by Chele in Robinsons Magnolia for another encounter with your favorite sandwich. And your Free Americano...

#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. 

Popular all-day breakfast and brunch staples from elevated renditions of the ubiquitous "silog" meals to traditional in-between meryenda fare supplemented by an extensive selection of coffee-based beverages has a name in San Juan. And that's Cafe Mabini. Cafe Mabini offers all your mid-morning and mid-day cravings you'd expect from an all-day breakfast restaurant. And then some. But leave it to Kelvin Yu and Chef Consultant Kalel Chan to change up the usual breakfast game with some creative and even unexpected tweaks. From the same group behind Francesco's in San Juan, it's always all-day mornings any time of day at Cafe Mabini. Breakfast food for lunch or dinner? Count me in...

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...

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...

A Day At The Cinema Gets The Wolfgang's Signature Touch At Wolfgang's Premiere In Gateway 2

Let's go to the movies at Wolfgang's. You read that right. In a bold and innovative move, Wolfgang's Steakhouse Grill transforms the cinema experience with an elegant and flavorful spin. A sumptuous and savory Reuben with a glass of wine? That's a day at the movies elevated up a notch with that signature Wolfgang's touch at Wolfgang's Premiere...

Imagine the latest cutting edge state-of-the-art theater technology and elegant dining with plush and soft leather La-Z-Boy recliners where you can order up gourmet sandwiches, sliders, wine or cocktails at a touch of a button. This is your next level cinema lounge made even more luxurious by Wolfgang's Steakhouse for a whole new experience. Ditch your usual popcorn and soda as Gateway 2 in Araneta City now boasts the first ever Wolfgang's Premiere in the world at Gateway Cineplex 18. And it's a cinematic blockbuster in the making set to change the way we enjoy movies. Read on for a virtual seat in the hottest new movie theater in the metro...

Deli by Chele Goes Deep Purple with the New Ube Cheese Melt

How does one top an enduring and even timeless staple like the comforting grilled cheese sandwich? Just leave it to Deli by Chele to elegantly transform a comforting classic with a bold, innovative and even unexpected blend of contrasting yet balanced flavors in between delicately crisp sourdough with the new Ube Cheese Melt...

Known for their famous NY style Pastrami, Deli by Chele stirs up the local deli sandwich scene with a reimagined rendition of the popular grilled cheese with the new Ube Cheese Melt. That's right, your favorite grilled cheese goes deep purple for a delectably surprising alternative far from the usual. Let's take a bite, shall we?

A Full English Breakfast For Lunch at Boudica Cafe Bar's Second And Newest Location in SM Mega Tower

Café by day, bar by night. The multi-faceted moods of Boudica Cafe Bar are revealed at its newest and second location at the new SM Mega Tower beside SM Mega Mall. From breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner to coffee and cocktails, Boudica Cafe Bar is your own own private spot in the city any time of day. It's time for the Full English Breakfast for lunch...

Boudica Cafe Bar reveals her many captivating and colorful layers at its newest location in SM Mega Tower adding to the wide array of tempting culinary options in SM Mega Mall. Comforting cuisine done exquisitely well is Boudica Cafe Bar's ace in their sleeves setting it apart from the usual dining options in the forever busy mall. Plus, an equally impressive selection of specialty coffee perfect for those mid-afternoon breaks and handcrafted cocktails when the sun slowly sets on the horizon. Whatever the time, Boudica Cafe Bar is just where you need to be. 

#711JapanFoodTrip: Say Konnichiwassup To The Latest Japan Feast Food Drop by 7-Eleven

Your favorite kapitbahay is at it again. This time, 7-Eleven brings a Japan Feast with new sando sandwiches and a hearty bowl of ramen to satisfy any sudden Japanese food craving...

7-Eleven unveils a savory trio of sando sandwiches with the 7-Fresh Chicken Katsu Sandwich, the Chicken Teriyaki and Egg Salad Sandwich and Ham, Cheese and Egg Salad Sandwich along with a sumptuous bowl of Tonkotsu Ramen adding to its tasty repertoire of offerings. With prices starting as low as P 75, you can enjoy a taste of Japan fast and hot without busting your wallet at your nearest 7-Eleven. Curious? Then, read on...

Beef Up Your Snack Game: 7-Eleven Introduces New Big Bite Premium Beef Sausage And Condiments

The Big Bite at 7-Eleven remains a go-to, no fail classic crave buster any time. But it gets a whole lot beefier with the new Big Bite Premium Beef Sausage paired with a selection of condiments for the perfect snack or light meal...

Raise up your snack game with the new Big Bite Premium Beef Sausage as 7-Eleven gets down to serious business with its latest offering promising premium taste from premium beef. Remember those days when 7-Eleven saves the day with their Big Bite hot dog selection? Now you can satisfy and raise your cravings game up a notch for a Big Bite fix with the beefy Premium Beef Sausage available 24/7 in select 7-Eleven Luzon stores. Read on for the full lowdown and a virtual big bite of 7-Eleven's new Big Bite Premium Beef Sausage...

Real Flavors, No Frills: Chef Tatung Keeps His Burgers and Hot Dogs Simple at Hit N Bun

Chef Myke "Tatung" Sarthou always followed a simple rule in his stellar culinary career, and that's keeping it simple. And this uncompromising philosophy and guiding cornerstone in all his endeavors is showcased in his latest restaurant concept. It's time to hit the street for Hit N Bun...

Chef and restaurateur, cookbook author and online sensation Myke "Tatung" Sarthou takes his signature "Simpol" philosophy to the world of burgers and hot dogs at his newest food concept Hit N Bun. We've seen food trends come and go even with popular staples like burgers and hot dogs but Chef Tatung bucks the convenient temptation to transform the iconic burgers and hot dogs by sticking to the classics and simply making it better in true "Simpol" style. A good burger and hot dog after all just never goes out of style. Simple, hearty and well executed with many of the ingredients and components made and prepared in-house, it's time to take a big bite of Chef Tatung's next hit at Hit N Bun...

Bagel Possibilities Unveiled with the Limited Time Hella Pastrami and Strawberry Chocolate Bomb by Booya Bagels

There are bagels, then there's Booya Bagels. Chefs Aaron and Nikki Lau explores creative and even unexpected flavor possibilities with the classic NY Style bagel for refreshing savory and sweet bites...

Constantly pushing the boundaries of tradition with its NY Style Bagels, Chefs Aaron and Nikki Lau of Booya Bagels showcased their limited one time only creations last Valentine's with the savory Hella Pastrami and indulgent Strawberry Chocolate Bomb. That one day revealed just how versatile the NY style bagel is beyond the classic lox with a mandatory and generous schmear of cream cheese and onions. Curious about the Hella Pastrami and Strawberry Chocolate Bomb by Booya Bagels? Then, read on for a virtual bite...

Fast Break: Level Up Your Ham and Cheese With The Pastrami Ham and Cheese From Deli by Chele

Everyone loves a good ham and cheese sandwich. But leave it to Deli by Chele to add its own creative spin on a timeless and enduring classic. Ham and Cheese? Make that the Pastrami Ham and Cheese, please...

Ham and cheese is ham and cheese, right? It's the comforting sandwich combo that always hits the spot any time of day. But when Deli by Chele brings its own artisan NY deli style into play, you just know this isn't your usual ordinary ham and cheese. Meet the new Pastrami Ham and Cheese best paired with a side of Spiced Honey for the ultimate fast break at Deli by Chele...

What's Your Fave Sandwich? Meet The New P.L.T. From Deli by Chele

What's better than the classic and timeless B.L.T.? Why, the P.L.T. of course. Hands down top pick...

Deli by Chele takes a shot at an enduring all-time sandwich staple with its new P.L.T., and it's a solid contender on your go-to sandwich list. Made with the signature pastrami of Deli by Chele, the new P.L.T. is a welcome addition to the growing menu of premium deli-style offerings at probably the best chef-driven deli in the metro. Read on for the full lowdown on the new P.L.T. from Deli by Chele... 

A Comforting Taste of Nostagia and Innovation Served Daily at Cafe Mabini

The mere mention of "comfort food" conjures images and memories from a long wish list of flavorful cues that never fails to trigger your appetite. Not surprisingly, you'll find breakfast staples high up on your list. It's familiar dishes like these, breakfast fare included, that continues to warm both our palates and hearts. And you'll find all these and more at Cafe Mabini...

San Juan's very own all-day breakfast and brunch spot, Cafe Mabini brings sumptuous European and Filipino style cuisines to the neighborhood for that leisurely and perfect start to your day. Established in 2021 at the height of the pandemic, Cafe Mabini remains one of the neighborhood's unique dining destinations with its novel take on breakfast and brunch fare. Come inside for breakfast executed with creative flair and just a touch of nostalgia to warm your palate and set the tone for the rest of your day. At Cafe Mabini...

Got SPAM®? 7-Eleven and SPAM® Presents the SPAM® Egg and Cheese Onigirazu and SPAM® Egg and Cheese Korean Egg Drop Sandwich

An iconic staple deeply ingrained in our collective and nostalgic culinary memories takes the spotlight once more in yet another masterful and creative collaboration. Your favorite neighborhood convenience store brings your favorite canned pork product to the shelves with its novel and innovative spin inspired by Japanese and Korean flavors with the latest offering from its 7-Fresh line...

SPAM® fried and browned on a frying pan at home never fails to immediately trigger our appetite whether it's breakfast, lunch, a light snack or dinner straight off the can. Easy to prepare and full of flavor, it's become one of many comfort food staples in the home pantry. Paired with hot pandesal or fried rice and egg with kimchi, everyone has a particular way of enjoying the enduring brand and your go-to convenience store adds to the flavorful play list with its newest product offerings. 7-Eleven and SPAM® team up for a savory fusion of Japanese and Korean flavors from its innovative 7-Fresh line with the new SPAM® Egg and Cheese Onigirazu and SPAM® Egg and Cheese Korean Egg Drop Sandwich. After celebrating its milestone 40th year (see my post, Forty-gether: 7-Eleven Celebrates Forty Years in the Philippines), your favorite neighborhood convenience store is rolling out even more tasty treats in the pipeline. Ready for a bite? Then, read on...

Corleone's Italian Kitchen, Sausage Fest, Corned Beef King and Decadent Manila: Chihuahua Mexican Grill Unveils Four New and Exciting Brand Concepts at Greenbelt 3

Hearty Tex-Mex fare, comforting Filipino specialties, sumptuous Italian staples, classic American flavors and indulgent artisanal soft-serve ice cream all in one place? That's right. Pasta, pizza, sandwiches, hot dogs, sumptuous rice bowls and silky smooth soft-serve ice cream are just some of the tempting options before or after a movie date. Chihuahua Mexican Grill goes beyond its repertoire of Tex-Mex bestsellers with four innovative dining concepts to supplement its popular Tex-Mex menu at its newest location in Greenbelt 3. A day at the cinemas just got a whole lot better and tastier with Chihuahua Mexican Grill... 

For over thirteen years, Chihuahua Mexican Grill has become synonymous with authentic Tex-Mex cuisine bannered by its award-winning burritos, tacos, quesadillas and nachos. At its newest location in Greenbelt 3 Cinemas, Chihuahua Mexican Grill expands its roster of culinary offerings with Corleone's Italian Kitchen, Sausage Fest, Corned Beef King and Decadent Manila in a unique food hall concept guaranteed to satisfy any craving or appetite. Pizza, hot dogs, rice bowls and soft-serve? That's the plan. At Chihuahua Mexican Grill...