Flavors of Naga: Kinalas, Toasted Siopao, Pili Nuts And A Sleeper Bus Ride to the Queen City of Bicol

Hop on a bus down south and discover a whole new world of rich regional flavors...

Home to the largest Marian Pilgrimage in Asia and the Pili Nut, creamy and spicy Laing and fiery hot local chili, Naga City is also an emerging culinary destination showcasing the freshest regional produce. And they say local artisan chocolate is the next big thing in CamSur. The culinary landscape is definitely evolving in the Queen City of Bicol, with homegrown traditional cuisine alongside modern interpretations for another colorful layer in the country's tapestry of vibrant and diverse flavors.

Fine Cuisine, Fun Cuisine and Sunday Fun Days at Martin Place Social

From exclusive private dining to special culinary classes, casual fun dining and Sunday Fun Days, Chef Philip Golding rounds it all up in a neat package...

...at Martin Place Social, your newest culinary meeting place at Bonifacio Global City. Cocktails, an elegant dinner or just a leisurely lunch, Martin Social Place is your pick at The Fort.

From Shibuya to Manila: Toritake Fires Up the Yakitori Grills at U.P. Town Center

The yakitori grills have been fired up since 1963 in Shibuya, and now the famed yakitori specialties of Toritake are all set to fire up the local foodie scene...

Shibuya's famous yakitori restaurant, Toritake, opens its very first branch outside Japan at U.P. Town Center serving authentic yakitori and other chicken dishes. It's a taste of Japan with its flavorful skewers of chicken delicately grilled to tender and juicy perfection mastered with over 55 years of culinary experience on the grill. And it's now here in Manila. Opening soon, read on for a sneak preview...

What's For Dinner? Timeless Flavors for Dinner at F1 Hotel Manila's 6th LuzViMinda Filipino Food Festival

Authentic, local and real flavors made with the freshest regional ingredients. This year's edition of F1 Hotel Manila's much-awaited LuzViminda 6: Timeless Flavors Filipino Food Festival takes you on a culinary journey around the country's rich and diverse culinary heritage, all in one place.

From June 8 to 30, 2018, F1 Hotel Manila offers vibrant and authentic regional flavors with LuzViMinda 6: Timeless Flavors, a flavorful culinary journey of Filipino cuisine in tune with the country's Independence Day celebrations. Following the success of the past five Filipino Food Festivals at F1 Hotel Manila, this year's edition takes you deeper into the heart of our culinary heritage with a curated spread of dishes. After a sumptuous lunch at F1 Hotel Manila's signature F All-Day Dining Restaurant (for more on the epic lunch earlier that day, see my previous post Timeless Flavors at F1 Hotel Manila's 6th Edition of the LuzViMinda Filipino Food Festival), it was time for dinner at the hotel's Silver Function Room to sample the next cycle of local dishes from the long-running LuzViMinda 6: Timeless Flavors Filipino Food Festival. Read on and feast your eyes on timeless Filipino flavors...

Timeless Flavors at F1 Hotel Manila's 6th Edition of the LuzViMinda Filipino Food Festival

It's an annual culinary tradition that I keep looking forward to, and since my very first experience five years ago, each edition just keeps getting better and better...

Authentic and timeless regional flavors, recreated. F1 Hotel Manila recently launched the much-awaited and long-running LuzViMinda Filipino Food Festival, with this year's 6th Edition dubbed as Timeless Flavors. From June 8 to 30, 2018, guests can indulge in traditional local cuisine masterfully prepared by F1 Hotel Manila's Executive Chef, Angelo "Chubby Timban, in collaboration with Chefs Zheryl "Zhe" Jacinto and Antonio Jose "AJ" Reyes. From Luzon's Insarabsab and Kalabasa Flan, Sinuglaw from the Visayas to Mindanao's Chicken Piyanggang, rediscover the country's rich and diverse culinary heritage at F1 Hotel Manila...

Likha: Taste of Philippine Heritage & Fashion at Crowne Plaza Manila's Seven Corners Buffet Restaurant

Feed your eyes and palate with a celebration of local flavors and fashion at Crowne Plaza's Seven Corners Buffet Restaurant...

Crowne Plaza, in collaboration with the Fashion Designers Association of the Philippines, joins the nationwide celebration for Independence Day with Likha: Taste of Philippine Heritage & Fashion at Seven Corners Buffet Restaurant starting June 11 to 17, 2018 for a unique week-long experience of Filipino flavors and culture. Read on for a tasty peek...

41 Going on 50: MESA Filipino Moderne Opens At Powerplant Mall

The road to Mesa Filipino Moderne's 50th restaurant begins at the new R2 Level of Powerplant Mall...

It's a culinary journey that began nine years ago with its very branch at Greenbelt 5, and since then, Mesa Filipino Moderne has become synonymous with modern Filipino cuisine. Now with 41 branches nationwide, Mesa Filipino Moderne is well on its way of reaching the goal of 50 restaurants by the end of the year.

A Taste of the Philippines at Islas Pinas

Savor the rich and vibrant local flavors from all 7,107 islands in one plate, all in one place. Welcome to Islas Pinas...

Discover, explore and experience the Philippines with a fresh palate and perspective at the Islas Pinas Filipino Food and Heritage Park located at the new DoubleDragon Plaza. The impressive project is an inspired collaboration based on a shared vision between the DoubleDragon Group and Margarita Fores, one of the country's premier culinary figures and Asia's Best Female Chef for 2016. It's heritage tourism with a flavorful spin. Read on for a sneak peek at the newest dining destination by the bay...

Gin Is In: Discovery Primea Celebrates World Gin Day at Gilarmi Lounge

Discovery Primea kicks off a month-long celebration with one of the broadest categories of spirits built around the juniper berry. Have a tipple and celebrate World Gin Day at Discovery Primea... 

Enjoy a classic Gin & Tonic and immerse yourself in the global celebration of World Gin Day at Discovery Primea with a series of weekly promotions and events highlighting the celebrated spirit. At a special preview of the World Gin Day festivities at Discovery Primea, guests were treated to an afternoon tipple and more and here's what you can expect in this worldwide celebration of gin...

Buona Festa della Repubblica! Italy in the Alley with Cibo di Strada...

When the Italian Embassy taps a local pioneer in Italian cuisine for its national day celebration, you can expect real, modern and vibrant Italian flavors from a familiar name that's been a favorite since 1997...

Cibo by Margarita Fores recently showcased their sumptuous Cibo di Strada, a flavorful take on Italian street food, at the Italian National Day celebration last June 2, 2018 at The Alley in Karrivin Plaza. A festive day of music, food and a whole lot of Prosecco, it's a grand celebration with that characteristic Italian flair...