Monday, February 5, 2024

New World Makati Welcomes the Year of the Wood Dragon with its Auspicious Chinese New Year Set Menus at Jasmine

Jasmine at New World Makati kicks off the Chinese New Year festivities with its lavish and sumptuous set menus to welcome the fiery arrival of the Wood Dragon. And a new Chinese Executive Chef at the helm opens a new chapter in its flavorful culinary story...


Good fortune, luck and prosperity become the flavorful themes for an elegant Chinese New Year feast at the renowned Jasmine in New World Makati. The new dishes expressed in two meticulously curated and crafted set menus featuring pork, succulent prawns, abalone and scallops by new Chinese Executive Chef Brandon Ng sets the tone for an auspicious start of the Year of the Wood Dragon. Regal green is the color of the year, round fruits welcome prosperity and an indulgent weave of savory richness and flavors complete the list for a proper celebration and formal welcome for the Wood Dragon. Jasmine at New World Makati lays the flavorful base for a memorable celebration with its elegant set menus, read on for a virtual bite...

Sunday, February 4, 2024

The Full Scoop: Presenting the 2024 Sebastian's Ice Cream Valentine's Collection. And a New Flavor for Chinese New Year Too...

It's that time of the year when Sebastian's Ice Cream teases and delights your palate with his playfully inventive and tongue-in-cheek interpretation of Valentine's expressed in decadent ice cream expressions. And Sebastian's Ice Cream goes a step further adding a limited edition flavor just for Chinese New Year. Meet the 2024 Sebastian's Ice Cream Valentine's Collection...


Matinong Girlfriend. Matinong Boyfriend. Unresolved Issues. Sebastian's Ice Cream continues a much-anticipated annual tradition with the release of the 2024 Sebastian's Ice Cream Valentine's Collection. And one flavor for Chinese New Year too. The local ice cream virtuoso flexes his mastery of ice cream with a creative array of unrestrained flavors in celebration of Valentine's and Chinese New Year in a decadent scoop. Read on for the full scoop...

Friday, February 2, 2024

Celebrate Chinese New Year with Luxe Comfort Food by Nawwty's Kitchen

Your Chinese New Year feast at home gets an elegant spin with the luxurious yet comforting weave of flavors from Nawwty's Kitchen. The lavish menu ushers in the Year of the Dragon presented in Nawwty's Kitchen's signature luxe comfort food style for a proper welcome. And lasting memories...


Inspired by the traditional themes of good fortune, luck and prosperity, Nawwty's Kitchen unveils its Chinese New Year Menu at its plush café located at The Makati Tuscany Condominiums along Ayala Avenue in Makati. Transform your dinner table at home, simply sit back and let Nawwty's Kitchen take care of everything with her indulgent repertoire of dishes so you can enjoy Chinese New Year without the fuss. Read on for an exclusive peek at the tempting selection of dishes for the Year of the Dragon...

Thursday, February 1, 2024

JETRO x Sakagura: JETRO PH Presents The Art of Japanese Liquor, An Elegant Sake Pairing Feast at Sakagura

An exquisite dinner paired with the finest sake from Japan, experience The Art of Japanese Liquor by JETRO PH at Sakagura...


Art, tradition, culture and cuisine come together in a spirited weave of indulgent richness, elegantly nuanced notes and distinct Japanese flavors with an insightful pairing experience. The Japan External Trade Organizaqtion (JETRO) in collaboration with Hightower and Philippine Wine Merchants recently hosted an intimate dinner showcasing the rich and diverse selection of Japan's finest liquors paired with the signature specialties of Sakagura, one of the metro's top sake bars and izakayas. Read on for a round of soothing sips and bites...

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Beast Mode On: Unleash The Beast at Burger Beast, Now Open at SM Mall of Asia

Chef Carlo Miguel has a real passion for burgers. And this passion is ignited with every single specialty burger served at Burger Beast...


Beastly artisan burgers, prepared to perfection at Burger Beast. That's what burger fans can expect at the newest burger destination in the metro. From the juicy beef or chicken patty to the premium cheeses, sauces and fixings down to the pillow soft bun, Chef Carlo Miguel nails it with his lavish and unrestrained take on the perfect burger. What began as an online delivery operation back in 2020 at the height of the pandemic through his innovative CloudEats is now a solid chef-driven concept with branches in Uptown Mall, Eastwood Mall, UP Town Center and its newest location at SM Mall of Asia. Ready to unleash your inner beast? Let Chef Carlo Miguel show you how...

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Welcome The Bigger and Heavier Strawberry Crumble Pie by Crumbs and Grubs, Just in Time for CNY and Valentine's

She's back in the kitchen, and that means fresh-baked indulgence is coming your way soon just in time for Chinese New Year and Valentine's...


Crumbs and Grubs is back with a tempting and decadent new offering to sweeten your Chinese New Year and Valentine's celebration with the indulgent Strawberry Crumble Pie. Bigger and filled with loads of fresh local strawberries and topped with buttery crumble, the new Strawberry Crumble Pie paints your celebration with a vibrant splash of red and unrestrained, pure and all-natural indulgence. Read on for a tasty slice and bite...

Monday, January 29, 2024

The Sights, Sounds and Flavors of Japan Town in Glorietta 3 at Top of the Glo

A unique dining destination where the sun always rises, Japan Town at Top of the Glo brings a taste of Japan to the heart of Makati's busy commercial and business district with its diverse selection of Japanese restaurants. Head up to Japan Town and experience the rich flavors from the Land of the Rising Sun with no need for a plane ticket...


In one memorable weekend, the sights, sounds and flavors of Japan were showcased in an immersive two-day event featuring performances and activities at Japan Town Glorietta in Top of the Glo transporting you to the fabled land of the rising sun. A unique hidden gem, one can find all the usual Japanese cravings conveniently in one spot and then some from tempura to tonkatsu, ramen, curry, sushi and more. In addition to its wide range of culinary offerings, Japan Town Glorietta remains a vibrant hub celebrating everything Japanese with its impressive central square set up with large LED screens featuring the multi-faceted tapestry of Japan's rich culture. Read on for an insightful peek at the sights, sounds and flavors of Japan Town in Glorietta 3...

Saturday, January 27, 2024

An Afternoon of Art and Flavors with Harmony in Forms Afternoon Tea at The Writers Bar in Raffles Makati

A feast for the eyes and palate is celebrated once more at The Writers Bar in Raffles Makati with yet another creative and inspired rendition of the afternoon tea tradition...


Inspired by the art of Impy Pilapil and Hans Brumann, The Writers Bar at Raffles Makati unveils Harmony in Forms Afternoon Tea starting January 26, 2024 showcasing the seamless fusion of elegant culinary expression with the visual arts. The latest edition in the art-themed afternoon tea offerings of The Writers Bar, Harmony in Forms reflects the prestigious brand's unwavering commitment to the arts. And it's a culinary and visual treat not to be missed. 

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Legit Sandwiches, Fish and Chips, Coffee and More Comes to Greenhills at 717 Deli

A good savory sandwich is more than just a pile of filling slapped between two slices of bread. For me, it always starts with the bread. Fresh baked bread made in-house is a great start. And Lance Ngo of 717 Deli in Greenhills nails it with his rendition of the perfect sandwich and then some...


Premium medium rare roast beef, the prized halibut from the frigid waters of the Atlantic and the deep Pacific, Emmental and Provolone. And fresh baked bread made in-house daily. The lavish components for the perfect sandwich are all laid out at 717 Deli in Greenhills. Yes, the neighborhood finally has a legit sandwich joint with its extensive renditions of sandwich classics plus Fish and Chips and good coffee too. Read on for a virtual bite of the tempting selections at 717 Deli...

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Maker and Made BGC Starts the New Year with New Dishes

New dishes are added to a growing menu at Maker and Made BGC as Chef Rue Ribon and her team continue to weave colorful and flavorful stories to start the new year at Bonifacio Global City's changing culinary landscape...   


Months after my first visit, Chef Rue Ribon and her team at Maker and Made BGC are busy at work in the kitchen developing new menu additions to their extensive breakfast, brunch, lunch and coffee selections. The busy commercial and business district is a known foodie destination and the perfect stage to showcase Chef Rue's creative take on western and Australian style cuisine mastered over years of experience abroad using the finest ingredients including local produce. Her culinary approach is guided by an uncompromising commitment to linking various farming communities and local producers to the kitchen with diners in a tight loop forging lasting relationships. This synergistic philosophy is the inspiration behind it's name setting Maker and Made BGC apart from the usual dining options. And the inspiring story continues with the unveiling of new dishes...