At The Peak Of Flavor High Up At The Peak In Grand Hyatt Manila

A specialty grill restaurant, speakeasy, whisky bar and music lounge, a sumptuous dining experience awaits at The Peak in Grand Hyatt Manila...

Located high up at the sixtieth floor of Grand Hyatt Manila with breathtaking views of the evolving BGC cityscape, The Peak is also the destination for elegantly bold and sumptuous flavors and the perfect spot for an intimate dining experience. At The Peak, diners can sample their creative culinary style with the Signature Menu (P 4,100 per person), a five-course set feast with starters to mains and dessert. Ready to savor flavors at its flavorful peak? Then head up sixty floors above the bustling pace of the BGC scene at The Peak... 

The Little Wolf Takes a Big Bite of the Local Italian Restaurant Scene with the Opening of Il Lupino Prime Manila Trattoria & Wine Bar by Peter Zwiener at Opus Mall

There are Italian restaurants, then there's Il Lupino Prime Manila Trattoria & Wine Bar by Peter Zwiener. The newest dining concept from the Wolfgang's Steakhouse Group, this "little wolf" is out for a big bite of the local Italian restaurant scene with its elegant and refined renditions of classic and traditional Italian cuisine...

That lavish and flamboyant flair and tasteful style of the Zwieners, the successful family of restaurateurs behind one of the world's best steakhouses bannered by Wolfgang's Steakhouse brings their unique and distinctive stamp to an elevated Italian dining experience with the opening of Il Lupino Prime Manila Trattoria & Wine Bar by Peter Zwiener in Opus Mall. From the impeccable service to the sleek and sophisticated interiors and the extensive menu, the newest Italian restaurant in the metro intricately binds all the elements for a memorable dining experience in a perfectly seamless weave. Come inside Il Lupino Prime Manila Trattoria & Wine Bar by Peter Zwiener and experience Italian flavors gracefully redefined and elevated...

Luxe at 180 Degrees: The Tagaytay Food and Wine Festival 6-Hands Dinner at 180 by Chef Sau

Three chefs, a lavish dinner with caviar and black truffle, wine and cocktails in one elegant setting. It's Luxe at 180 Degrees down south at 180 by Chef Sau for the Tagaytay Food and Wine Festival...

Sunsets in Tagaytay becomes even more spectacular with creative handcrafted cocktails followed by an elegant dinner at one of the south's newest dining destinations. Chef Sau del Rosario along with Chefs Oliver Buenviaje and John Buenaventura recently hosted a 6-Hands Dinner last July 20 dubbed as Luxe at 180 Degrees at 180 by Chef Sau as part of the Tagaytay Food and Wine Festival. The first ever festival aims to showcase Tagaytay's transformation from a scenic retreat to a gastronomic hotspot anchored by its unique culinary traditions and diverse flavorful offerings in an epic celebration. Read on for a peek at destination dining elegantly reinterpreted at 180 by Chef Sau...

#MazeCraze: Cool 2 for 1 Mazesoba Deal at Menya Kokoro

Two sumptuous bowls of authentic Tokyo-style Mazesoba for the price of one? Believe it. Simply order one of three new Okonomiyaki offerings at Menya Kokoro and get your second Mazesoba for free. Sounds like a deal? You bet...

It's an offer you simply can't pass up. Menya Kokoro serves up a tempting 2 for 1 Mazesoba deal for its specialty "brothless ramen" at its branches in The Podium and Uptown Mall in BGC to support the launch of its newest Okonomiyaki offerings. Curious? Then read on...

Fresh Off The Oven: Chef Aaron Lau of Easy As Pie, Piece Of Cake Unveils New Menu Additions

The new year brings fresh starts as Chef Aaron Lau of Easy As Pie, Piece Of Cake welcomes 2024 with an impressive cast of pizza, pasta and dessert creations along with savory dishes to his current menu. Here's a quick peek...

For many loyal customers of Easy As Pie, Piece Of Cake, the signature Detroit style pizza selections by Chef Aaron Lau remain high up on the list of the metro's best. But Chef Aaron has been busy developing, formulating and improving his menu to start the year with a bang. Ready for a bite? 

Luxurious Indulgence by Melc Patisserie

Elegant and intricate French viennoiserie style pastries infused with unique Asian flavors, meticulously executed by a passionate master chef. The new year brings exciting culinary options to the local restaurant scene, and one of these has to be Melc Patisserie...

Flaky, light and buttery layers of delicate laminated dough in a lavish variety of shapes and flavors await at the metro's newest dining destination. Chef Melissa Lim brings true luxury expressed in exquisite fresh-baked creations using traditional French techniques at Melc Patisserie at the new Ayala Triangle Gardens for one of the year's elegant culinary offerings. Read on for a tasty peek at the indulgent pastry selections by Chef Melissa Lim at Melc Patisserie...

Tea Time by the Bay: Festive Afternoon Tea at El Atrio Lounge in Admiral Hotel Manila-M Gallery

Afternoon tea with an elegant spin set against one of the metro's spectacular backdrops brings an indulgent new light to a timeless afternoon tradition. It's time for tea by the bay at the El Atrio Lounge of Admiral Hotel Manila-M Gallery... 

The mad holiday rush formally begins as the cool December breeze cools the city. The frenetic scramble shifts to high gear as every hour becomes rush hour leading up to the holidays. It's times like these when you need to take it slow. The say afternoon tea is about stopping time, with the elegant setting and indulgent medley of flavors completing the experience for a much needed break. And afternoon tea by the bay sheds new light on this enduring tradition with the decadent Festive Afternoon Tea at El Atrio Lounge in Admiral Hotel Manila M-Gallery. Step inside for a spot of tea and enjoy magic hour by the bay..

Heart & Soul: Savor the Flavors of Authentic Catalan Cuisine at El Born in Mitsukoshi BGC

Old world Spain is much more complex, even complicated with multiple layers in its rich tapestry of traditions, history and culture than you think. There is more to Spain than well, Spanish food. Take Catalan cuisine for example from Barcelona. And now you can experience authentic Catalan flavors at El Born...

Shaped by history, geography and the abundance of fresh and natural produce from the Mediterranean, Catalan cuisine is one of Europe's culinary secrets. Named after the trendy neighborhood in Barcelona, El Born at Mitsukoshi Mall in Bonifacio Global City takes your palate on a flavorful journey to the famed northeastern corner of Spain with its own unique culinary heritage. Besides Castillan, Galician and Basque, Catalan is the fourth official language of Spain with its own distinct history and culture. And that includes an equally rich culinary tradition infused with the flavors and produce of Italy, France and the Mediterranean. Helmed by Chef David Amoros, El Born is his own little spot of home where flavors from his native Catalan come to life in the metro...

Sweet and Savory Indulgence. Meet The New and Decadent Truffle Butter with Candied Bacon Bibingka by Bibingka Manila

There are certain flavors that just warms the palate all year long like the deep nutty notes and creamy richness of truffle butter, the sharpness of Parmesan and the savory, mildly smoky hints of bacon. This holiday season, enjoy all these indulgent flavors in one of the most inventive and elegant spins on a classic local delicacy...

Truffle butter, Parmesan and bacon come together for a sweet and savory blend following an impressive line-up bannered by their Original with Salted Egg & Cheese, Ube & Cheese and Suman Latik variants. Bibingka Manila unveils yet another unique creation combining the lavish trifecta of truffle butter, Parmesan and bacon with the new Truffle Butter with Candied Bacon Bibingka just in time for the holidays. Read on for a closer look at the latest creation from Bibingka Manila and jumpstart the festive holiday season...

Your Favorite Roast with a Luxurious Spin, Meet the New Truffle Roast by Kenny Rogers Roasters...

Pure indulgence and luxury comes to the table with the new Truffle Roast by Kenny Rogers Roasters. And the timing couldn't be better with the holidays just around the corner... 

Kenny Rogers Roasters adds a lavish spin to their specialty roasts with the new Truffle Roast for the perfect centerpiece to your holiday table. The prized delicacy transforms the usual roast, elevating it with its deep, rich and nutty notes pairing well with the juicy chicken for an indulgent dining experience.

It's one more innovative product concept from Kenny Rogers Roasters following the success of its new and healthy plant-based line and Detroit Style Pizza from Corner Pizza (for more on Kenny Rogers Roasters, see my previous posts, ECQ Eats: Kenny Rogers Roasters Goes Beyond Deliciously Healthy with Plant-Based Options from Beyond Meat on their new plant-based offerings in collaboration with Beyond Meat and ECQ Eats: All Squared Up with the New Detroit Style Pizza from Corner Pizza on their unique take on a Detroit classic).

Black is Back: It's Black Truffle Season at Caruso Ristorante Italiano

 Caruso Ristorante Italiano brings out the Barolo for truffle season...

Caruso Ristorante Italiano celebrates the much-anticipated arrival of the prized Black Alba Truffle fresh from Italy prepared in lavish dishes for an indulgent and authentic taste of the old country at the heart of Makati. Available for a limited time only, early reservations are highly recommended. Widely regarded as "the diamond of the kitchen," the rare truffle offers a unique flavor experience that you can enjoy at Caruso Ristorante Italiano. That's while supplies last, of course.   

It's Truffle Season All-Year Long at Caruso Ristorante Italiano

Since 2002, Caruso Ristorante Italiano has been serving sumptuous Italian cuisine driven by one man's  passion for real homespun authenticity in the age of social media and the new normal. It's all about food the way Emilio Mina remembers it recalling his childhood in Milan using the finest and freshest ingredients and prepared the traditional way. And now, Caruso Ristorante Italiano offers an indulgent treat from the lush countryside of Alba straight to your plate.

Alba's famed White Truffle of Northern Italy from October to January, Bianchetto from January to April and Black Truffle from April to October, diners at Caruso Ristorante Italiano can experience the much-prized and sought after "diamond of the kitchen" in a variety of dishes for a unique and memorable dining experience. Guided by the seasons, Emilio Mina brings the fresh harvest of truffles for a seasonal celebration of the legendary tuber to Caruso Ristorante Italiano. Read on for a tasty peek at the specialty dishes of Caruso Ristorante Italiano and their year-long truffle season... 

Discover Diverse Flavors with South African Wines at Planet Grapes

The colorful multi-ethnic diversity of South Africa, often called the Rainbow Nation, is reflected in both the rich soil and unique climate combining to create the world's eighth largest producer of wine. And for one evening, this diversity of flavors is experienced at Planet Grapes... 

Planet Grapes recently showcased the best of South African wines in a recent wine tasting last January 26, 2018 featuring four bold and unique expressions with the Ghost Corner Pinot Noir 2016, Cederburg Merlot Shiraz 2015, Lion Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2015, and the 88 Vineyards Merlot Medium Sweet. South African wines have long been regarded as the middle ground between the old world and the new with its distinct yet complex and elegant wines, and the selected wines that evening clearly reflected that heritage. Read on and discover the diverse flavors of South Africa... 

Tradition and Innovation: Tapas with a Modern and Contemporary Spin at Oye Tapas & Grill

When you want more than just the usual gambas and calamares...

A shared history and culture that permeates deep in our social fabric, Andrew Masigan of The Advent Hospitality Group goes boldly forward in sharing the great dance between two cultures with a modern and contemporary spin. The fusion of east and west with Filipino and Spanish flavors is both highlighted and celebrated in their newest culinary dining concept, Oye Tapas and Grill, located at Uptown Place Mall in Bonifacio Global City. Oye Tapas and Grill is the latest concept from the group behind XO46 Heritage Bistro and Arroz Ecija and a tasty addition to the metro's growing culinary landscape. It's definitely the spot for traditional Spanish dishes and exciting new and inventive interpretations of modern Spanish cuisine. History and culture come full circle at Oye Tapas and Grill, with flavorful small plates, savory dishes, and refreshing cocktails...

A Delightful Feast for the Senses with Crystal Dragon's New Dim Sum Creations

Intricate and tasty bite-sized pieces of steamed or fried pockets of heaven, it's really impossible to resist the wide variety of steamers with freshly prepared dim sum. Tracing its roots from the Silk Road, the iconic Cantonese delicacy which literally translates to "touch the heart," is elevated to a whole new level by Executive Chinese Chef Bong Jun Choi and his team with their new dim sum creations at City of Dreams Manila's Crystal Dragon...  

A refreshing sip of tea followed by the fresh and vibrant notes of delicate dim sum is always a welcome treat, and Crystal Dragon at City of Dreams Manila masterfully recreates authentic dim sum with an innovative flair that first feeds the eyes before the palate for a sensory dining experience like no other. Read on for a few visual bites of Crystal Dragon's new dim sum creations...  

Burger Love at Pound by Todd English

Premium all-beef patties delicately cooked sous-vide before grilling, house-cured slabs of smoky bacon, and brioche buns freshly baked in-house, it's the little details that make the burgers at Pound by Todd English one of the best in the metro. And now, you can find it here at the Mega Fashion Hall...

From the same group behind Todd English Food Hall, Tim Ho Wan, Maisen, Hook, and Mesa, Foodee Global Concepts shares the spotlight on its signature burgers at Pound by Todd English with its newest branch at Mega Fashion Hall. Get ready to indulge in some serious burger love...at Pound by Todd English.

Farm to Table: The New Farmhouse Meals by Grace Park

Grace Park takes the farm directly to your plate...

...with their new Farmhouse Meals, five comforting and satisfying meals with soup or salad and a main dish, each one reflecting the farm-to-table advocacy of Grace Park. Prepared with the finest and freshest local and imported ingredients, it's all about pure and real flavors masterfully executed in five tasty meal options. Read on and rediscover rustic farmhouse cooking at Grace Park...