Makati's Poblacion, In Chocolate: At The Auro Chocolate Bar Crawl...

It's Poblacion like you've never experienced before, infused with the deep, rich, indulgent and nutty notes of chocolate for yet another colorful and flavorful facet of the popular neighborhood...

One of the country's finest award-winning and proudly Filipino bean-to-bar chocolate brands hits the streets of Poblacion in a curated bar crawl like no other. Auro Chocolate lets you experience Makati's famed Poblacion neighborhood with the Auro Chocolate Bar Crawl, an innovative and unique dining experience in collaboration with five of the neighborhood's best bars and restaurants. Ready for a walk in Poblacion, this time with the indulgent notes of chocolate? Read on...

Perfect TEN: Say Konnichiwa to the all-new Tenya TEN Card

Indulge in your favorite classic tendon and get another. Plus, enjoy discounts and earn points too. All you need is one card...

Tenya introduces its Ten Card to reward loyal customers and their love for the tempura sets offering exclusive benefits so you can enjoy even more with every visit. Just think of it. Buy one take one on your favorite classic tendon, earn points and discounts any day of the week, the TEN Card of Tenya scores a perfect ten in my book... 

Here's What's Hot: A Sumptuous Hot Pot Feast at Choi Hot Pot...

A steaming hot broth flavored with a variety of premium ingredients, simmering right before you on your table. It's time for some hot pot...

Craving for hot pot? Head on over to Choi Hot Pot in Greenhills. Choi Hot Pot is the newest dining concept offering Hong Kong style hot pot from the group behind the popular Choi Garden in Greenhills, Makati, BGC and Clark. The new dining concept capitalizes on the popularity of hot pot, or shabu-shabu using fresh and premium ingredients flown in daily from Hong Kong. And for BDO Mastercard users, a special treat awaits... 

#MoreThanMilkTea: The Buzz on Brown Sugar Boba Continues at Xing Fu Tang

A new brand makes its entry to the local market, riding high on the country's obsession with boba milk tea. It's a trend that isn't slowing down any time soon. From Taiwan straight to Manila, meet Xing Fu Tang...

Literally translated to "hall of happiness," Xing Fu Tang is exactly that when it comes to brown sugar boba with their extensive and varied selections. Founded in Taiwan, Xing Fu Tang is the latest player to the metro's emerging and competitive boba market with their wide array of refreshing variants. Read on for more on the latest buzz on boba...

20/20: Beard Papa's Celebrates 20 Years of Cream Puff Indulgence with a Special 20% Discount for the New Langue de Chat Puff

That soft, freshly baked double-layered puff-choux pastry filled with silky smooth and indulgent whipped and vanilla custard cream...that's the word's best cream puff from Beard Papa's, now celebrating 20 years of decadent indulgence.

Japan's much-loved cream puffs from Beard Papa's is all set to tempt your palate once more as it celebrates its 20th year in the industry with an equally tempting offer. Beard Papa's Philippines is extending the celebration to its valued customers by offering its Limited Langue de Chat Puff with a 20% Discount until September 30, 2019. Now that's reason enough to celebrate with a half-dozen cream puffs or more from Beard Papa's...

Fired Up for All-Out Teppanyaki: Teppanya Celebrates its 5th Anniversary with the Insane Unlimited Madness Promotion

Everything on the menu, as much as you want. Teppanya celebrates five years of teppanyaki madness with an insane eat-all-you-can teppanyaki offer...

In celebration of its 5th Anniversary, Teppanya presents their Unlimited Madness promotion starting August to September at their new SM North Edsa North Towers branch for only P 988+ (Lunch) and P 1,188+ (Dinner and Holidays). From premium Angus beef, pork and succulent Hokkaido seafood grilled right before you at the teppanyaki grill to makimono, sushi and sashimi and everything in between (that's everything on the menu), Teppanya goes all-out with the Unlimited Madness offer for an epic teppan feast (for more on Teppanya at SM North Edsa's new North Towers, see my earlier post, Fire and Flavor: Setting The Stage for a Culinary Performance at Teppanya). Read on and find out more... 

Say Cheese. And Wine. And Raclette. It's Wine & Cheese Night at Old Swiss Inn...

Wine, cheese and raclette. That's the way to end the week. At Old Swiss Inn...

Since 1946, Old Swiss Inn has been a favorite among locals with their signature fondues and other Swiss classics. This culinary tradition is celebrated in a one-night only Wine & Cheese Night for Old Swiss Inn's countless loyal diners and to commemorate Swiss National Month (for more on Old Swiss Inn, see my previous post, First Taste: Old Swiss Inn's New Scamorza Fondue). Read on for a peek at another memorable evening at Old Swiss Inn...

A Wine Launch of a Different Kind: Making the World a Kinder Place, One Step at a Time with Barefoot Wines

A kind word here and a good deed there, it all goes a long way. One wine brand takes it a few steps further...

Barefoot Wines recently launched The Barefoot ARK Kick-Off at Gourmet Gypsy Art Cafe last August 29, 2019 advocating massive positive change through little acts of kindness. The unique Acts of Random Kindness (ARK) campaign is a timely social media movement aimed at promoting, encouraging and motivating people to perform small acts of kindness through the Barefoot ARK social media pages. The novel campaign built around positivity is consistent with the brand character of Barefoot Wines, a specialty wine brand from California known for its distinctly fun and casual personality as well as pioneering worthy-cause marketing. These values have helped Barefoot Wines earn the distinction as America's Most Beloved No. 1 Wine Brand. Time to stop whining, and start wining for good vibes with Barefoot Wines...

Italian Flair: A Pizza Acrobat and Classic Italian Cuisine at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila's La Vita Italia

Fresh and savory toppings masterfully laid on a rustic crust fresh from the oven. Nothing quite celebrates the Italian flair of fresh and vibrant flavors as a traditional pizza showcasing the pizzaiolo's craft. Now you can see it up close and rediscover authentic Italian cuisine...at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila's La Vita Italia.

After the successful Ilonggo food festival featuring local regional cuisine (more on my earlier post at Kaon 'Ta sa Cucina! Savor Ilonggo Flavors at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila's Cucina), Marco Polo Ortigas Manila crosses the continent to the rich and hearty flavors of Italy with La Vita Italia. And world renowned pizza acrobat, Pasqualino Barbasso, comes along for an exciting ride...

Mazesoba on a Cloudy Day at Menya Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba

The past weekend was marked by grey skies and pouring rain, and this kind of weather triggers cravings for comfort food...

Images of a hot and freshly prepared bowl of mazesoba scrolls through your mind, intensifying your craving for noodles. As the skies grow darker, the craving gets real. And there's only one way to satisfy that craving. It's time for a bowl of mazesoba...at Menya Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba (for more on Menya Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba, see my earlier post, #TokyosNumber1Mazesoba: Prepare For A New Ramen Experience by Menya Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba).