Love Every Morning with Italianni's New Breakfast Menu

The start of a new day, and it's time for breakfast. And at Italianni's, you can start your day right with one of 40 breakfast specials. Everyday. Nothing like starting your day with a little love... 

After sampling and enjoying Italianni's breakfast dishes (see my previous post on Italianni's comforting breakfast dishes here at   http://dude4food.blogspot.com/2013/10/start-your-day-with-new-breakfast.html), Chef Josh Boutwood is back with new and exciting breakfast additions to complement the current menu. And I just love breakfast...

Snap Away with OpenSnap

OpenRice, Asia's premier dining guide recently launched its brand new mobile app called OpenSnap, a revolutionary new food app for iOS and Android smartphone and tablet users. With OpenSnap, you can find popular restaurants through photos uploaded by friends and family, a cool new way to your usual resto search. OpenSnap is the first food photo app in the Philippines and Asia that allows users to create personalized food photo albums and share their dining experience at the touch of the screen.

Connected to the OpenRice database, OpenSnap allows users to locate over 1 million restaurants in the Philippines and in Asia, share dining experiences and identify OpenRice members, as well as Facebook friends. Simply scroll and enjoy the best local and worldwide cuisine right at your fingertips, supported by advanced i-cloud technology.

Mesclun's Samalamig Dessert Trio

Smooth and creamy Arce ice cream. Rich and fresh carabao's milk. Sweet and chewy yema. Everything you need for the perfect Halo-Halo. And it's right here at Mesclun Restaurant and Cafe.  

Chef Katrina Kuhn-Alcantara does it again with a trio of refreshing treats to help you cool down and beat the relentless summer heat. A truly special Halo-Halo made with Arce Ice Cream, fresh water buffalo milk, and a unique shaved ice made from fresh milk combine for rich and creamy flavors unlike the usual halo-halo. For more on Chef Katrina and Mesclun Restaurant and Cafe, see my previous post here at http://dude4food.blogspot.com/2012/12/a-mix-of-flavors-at-mesclun-restaurant.html and another post on her new location in Serendra here at http://dude4food.blogspot.com/2013/06/mesclun-bistro-at-serendra.html.

#sageMNL: Good Food. Cool Cocktails. Good Times. At Sage Restaurant and Bar.

A few cocktails, some signature tapas, and great company. And there's no better place to end the week than at Sage Restaurant and Bar...

Since it opened in February this year (see my previous post on the cool launch here at http://dude4food.blogspot.com/2014/02/makati-shangri-la-opens-sage-restaurant.html), Sage Restaurant and Bar has been the place for cool cocktails and elegant tapas. And on Friday nights, the cool vibe at Sage goes a notch higher. Here's just some of the reasons why I keep coming back to Sage Restaurant and Bar any day of the week...

Dulcelin Gourmet's Dessert Hit List

After trying some of Dulcelin Gourmet's signature starters and mains (see my previous post here at http://dude4food.blogspot.com/2014/04/a-complete-dining-experience-at.html), it was time to enjoy Dulcelin's bestselling desserts. No visit to Dulcelin Gourmet would be complete without dessert...

Dulcelin Gourmet's signature Mango Torte (P 140/slice), the cake that made Dulcelin a household favorite, with sweet golden mangoes and cream on crispy and chewy nougatine crust. The sweet, tart mangoes with rich cream on a chewy nougatine crust is just one of those perfect combinations that keep you going back for more. Here's the rest of my hit list of Dulcelin Gourmet's desserts...

A Complete Dining Experience at Dulcelin Gourmet

Lengua, Callos...and desserts, signature all-time favorites that have defined Dulcelin Gourmet for so many years. But there's really more to Dulcelin Gourmet than Lengua, Callos and desserts. A whole lot more...

With the opening of Dulcelin's first ever restaurant, Dulcelin Gourmet pulls all the stops with an equally impressive line of signature mains and dishes created with the same passion and love as their famous desserts. And what a feast...

Meeting Speck, Angus and Johnnie at Madison's Bistro Moderne

It's always great to meet friends, both old and new. Like Speck, Angus and Johnnie. And there's no better place than Madison's Bistro Moderne to celebrate both old and new friendships. 

Fine dining and a well-stocked bar comes together at Madison's Bistro Moderne, in elegant yet casual interiors to enjoy that plate of Speck and a glass of Johnnie. And Angus too.

Experience Chef's Noodle's Unique Korean Flavors, Now Open at Robinsons Magnolia

The creative fusion of authentic Korean flavors and classic Asian cuisine combine for a unique experience one can only find at Chef's Noodle. And now, you can experience the signature dishes of celebrated Korean master chef Choi In Sun at Chef's Noodle's newest branch in Robinsons Magnolia.  

Playful, adventurous and a fine balance of traditional flavors with a contemporary and modern twist, Chef's Noodle showcases chef Choi In Sun's innovative dishes in a celebration of fresh and unique flavors.

Maple's Classic Favorites

Classic, comforting dishes, and I just can't seem to get enough of it at Maple. 

From starters to mains and dessert, Maple offers a full range of classic and comforting dishes. Here's a quick rundown on some of Maple's popular dishes...

Lunch at Casa Roces

A leisurely lunch, good food and service, in a beautifully preserved ancestral home...

...and Casa Roces is the place to enjoy familiar and comforting flavors without the usual rush. For more on Casa Roces, check out my previous posts here at http://dude4food.blogspot.com/2013/10/the-casa-roces-experience.html and its wide range of classic Filipino and Spanish dishes here at http://dude4food.blogspot.com/2013/10/classic-filipino-spanish-cuisine-at.html.