Friday, September 30, 2016

#ZomatoXABSCBN Marikina Food Crawl: Wine and Cheese and More at Fino Deli

Nothing like capping a great day of new culinary discoveries with a glass of wine and cheese. And Marikina continues to amaze with one more surprise...


Our sixth and final stop at the #ZomatoXABSCBN Marikina Food Crawl led us to Fino Deli, an elegant yet casual establishment offering a wide selection of wines, cheeses, and European cuisine. The range of dining options in Marikina is exactly as advertised, wide and varied, each one with its own culinary style. And Fino Deli is one of those cool finds...

#ZomatoXABSCBN Marikina Food Crawl: Night Out at Comedor by Miguel & Maria

As the afternoon light slowly fades, the street lamps reveal yet another side of Marikina at the fifth stop in our #ZomatoXABSCBN Marikina Food Crawl...


Nights at Marikina present a whole new dimension to dining out, and the emerging food scene in Marikina is just as active and busy when the sun sets. An ice-cold beer, some tasty bar chow, or a hearty late night meal, head on over to Comedor by Miguel & Maria...

Thursday, September 29, 2016

#ZomatoXABSCBN Marikina Food Crawl: It's All About Pork Love...at Manganen Bagnet House.

Kapitoyo, Maginhawa, and now Marikina's Lilac Street. The metro's bustling foodie scene is looking real good...



Manganen Bagnet House brings the rich culinary heritage of Ilocos to the heart of Marikina, with its signature Bagnet. The fourth stop in our #ZomatoXABSCBN Marikina Food Crawl, get ready for real pork love...

#ZomatoXABSCBN Marikina Food Crawl: Casual Dining at Biannah's Grill

Al fresco dining or inside an air-conditioned room right beside a steel container van? Whatever you choose, you can always expect good eats...at Biannah's Grill.
 

The third stop in our #ZomatoXABSCBN Marikina Food Crawl, Biannah's Grill serves up their own take on casual dining with an extensive repertoire of comfort food classics. The spacious outdoor dining area sets you right in the middle of the action, with the glass enclosed kitchen and grilling area in full view adding a cool neighborhood grill joint vibe. And it's time to eat...

#ZomatoXABSCBN Marikina Food Crawl: Korean Flavors at Kim Chee Korean Cuisine

Marikina gets a taste of Korean flavors...at Kim Chee Korean Cuisine.


The second stop at the #ZomatoXABSCBN Marikina Food Crawl highlights authentic Korean flavors at Kim Chee Korean Cuisine, with table-top grilling as part of the dining experience. The varied and diverse culinary offerings in Marikina provide so many dining options, and if it's Korean you want, it's Kim Chee Korean Cuisine.

#ZomatoXABSCBN Marikina Food Crawl: Filipino Soul Food at Antonio J.

Marikina's emerging culinary landscape takes the spotlight in a special day tour of the city's best dining spots...


Zomato Philippines, in collaboration with ABS-CBN, recently organized a day-long food crawl dubbed The Hunger Games showcasing the best dining destinations in Marikina. Six restaurants in one day, let the games begin...

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Local Culinary Inspirations: The Batangas Food Festival at Matabungkay Beach Hotel

Regional flavors recreated and reinvented for a refreshing new flavor experience in a culinary collaboration highlighting the unique flavors of Batangas...it's all happening right here at the Matabungkay Beach Hotel.


Drawing inspiration from the rich culinary heritage of Batangas, the Matabungkay Beach Hotel collaborates with noted culinary author and adobo expert, Nancy Reyes-Lumen, with the Batangas Food Festival starting October 1, 2016 until the end of the year. The Batangas Food Festival features both traditional and modern interpretations of local, regional cuisine representing the freshest and best flavors of the province. Complete your weekend escape with sun, sand, and sea with a sumptuous feast of local flavors at Matabungkay Beach Hotel's Batangas Food Festival...

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Sweet. Spicy. The new Honey Apple Chai Tea Latte from The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.

A soothing cup of Chai Tea infused with spiced apples and honey...it's that time of the year when sweet and spicy notes are just what you need.


The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf introduces its latest blend, the new Honey Apple Chai Tea Latte, a uniquely refreshing take on chai tea with the spiced sweetness of honey apples.

Sunday, September 25, 2016

Take Two at Yayoi Japanese Teishoku Restaurant

Going back for seconds at Yayoi Japanese Teishoku Restaurant...


After sampling the signature set menu of Yayoi Japanese Teishoku Restaurant during the formal preview (more on the lunch preview on my earlier post, All Set for Teishoku at Yayoi Japanese Teishoku Restaurant), I'm back for more. This time, for a taste of the other dishes. Read on for a peek at Yayoi Japanese Teishoku Restaurant's extensive offerings...

Friday, September 23, 2016

Breakfast at Tiffany's? Make That Afternoon Tea at Tiffany's. At Writers Bar...

"You know those days when you get the mean reds? The mean reds are horrible. Suddenly you're afraid and you don't know what you're afraid of. Do you ever get that feeling? Well, when I get it the only thing that does any good is to jump in a cab and go to Tiffany's..."


For Holly Golightly, a quick cab ride to Tiffany's does the trick each time she gets the "mean reds." Or you can go to Writers Bar for afternoon tea. Writers Bar presents the latest in their successful Pret-a-PorTea series, New York State of Mind, drawing inspiration from New York's iconic Tiffany's. And it's the best way to get rid of the mean reds. Breakfast at Tiffany's? Make that afternoon tea at Tiffany's...at Writers Bar.

Thursday, September 22, 2016

A Taste of Royal Thai Cuisine at Red Ginger

A rich tapestry of distinct notes, seamlessly woven in a delicate balance. The full range of flavors, from sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and spicy, combine for a unique play on vibrant flavors Thai cuisine is known for, masterfully recreated at Red Ginger...


Red Ginger showcases traditional Thai cuisine with authentic dishes prepared by Guest Chef Aek Charttakul from September 15 to 25, 2016, adding yet another flavorful experience to City of Dreams' wide repertoire of dining options. 

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

My Kind of Shack: The Lobster & Seafood Shack at Circles Event Cafe

Fresh lobsters, plump clams, succulent crabs, fish and oysters...it's the day's freshest catch. At Circles Event Cafe's Lobster & Seafood Shack...


Makati Shangri-La, Manila's Circles Event Cafe lays out the day's freshest catch with its Lobster & Seafood Shack buffet, a sumptuous seafood feast on an epic scale with that unique and elegant Shangri-La touch.  

Monday, September 19, 2016

Meet Cucina's New Chef de Cuisine, Guiseppe Rivoli...

Rustic, traditional and comforting dishes, lovingly baked, roasted, braised and stewed for hours, slow-cooked to perfection. There's just a lot to love about slow-cooked dishes, with rich and intense notes building layers of flavors. And Chef de Cuisine Guiseppe Rivoli brings it all back in a nostalgic homage to comforting flavors at Cucina... 


Marco Polo Ortigas Manila's flagship restaurant, Cucina, brings back rich and authentic flavors with its traditional and sumptuous spread prepared by its new Chef de Cuisine, Guiseppe Rivoli. As the new chef at the helm of Cucina, Guiseppe Rivoli promises to make guests feel so at home with his inventive take on homestyle cuisine, recreating favorite dishes prepared by his grandmother back in Italy. Slow food still rules, and it's back...at Cucina. 

Saturday, September 17, 2016

Authentic Cantonese Flavors with an Elegant Spin at Crystal Dragon

Have a taste of premium Cantonese and regional Chinese specialties in an elegant setting at the heart of City of Dreams...


Crystal Dragon at City of Dreams' Crown Towers takes authentic Cantonese cuisine to new heights for a memorable and elegant dining experience. Take a peek at one of City of Dreams' true gems...

Friday, September 16, 2016

All Set For Teishoku at Yayoi Japanese Teishoku Restaurant

Authentic and traditional Japanese homestyle set meals for a comforting dining experience...

All photos taken with my ASUS ZenFone2 Laser
Yayoi Japanese Teishoku Restaurant brings the traditional Teishoku-dining concept to the metro with the opening of its very first branch at SM Megamall. Choose from a variety of set meals, including an impressive range of sides and desserts, and create your own Teishoku-style feast...at Yayoi Japanese Teishoku Restaurant.

Thursday, September 15, 2016

In the Kitchen with Filippo Berio: Pasta Arrabiata

One final drizzle of extra virgin olive oil...and it's done.


Recreating simple, rustic and traditional pasta dishes is easy...with Filippo Berio in the kitchen.

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

In the Kitchen with Filippo Berio: Pasta Aglio, Oglio & Peperoncino

The finest extra virgin olive oil and the freshest ingredients can make even the simplest recipe burst with so much flavor...


...and the rustic and comforting Pasta Aglio, Oglio & Peperoncino is made even better with Filippo Berio's premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil. And it's fast and easy to prepare too, all you need is twenty minutes, give or take, and a little help from Filippo Berio.  

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Back at Mama Rosa...

It's been way too long, gotta make things right...


...with some old favorites at Mama Rosa. Homegrown and comforting local flavors executed with an inventive spin are what sets Mama Rosa apart, making it an absolute must-try when you're in East Capitol Drive. And it's been far too long since my last visit...

Monday, September 12, 2016

Inspired Local Flavors, Pokeballs, Pizza, Pasta, and More at Brooklyn's New York Pizza

Longganisa and salted egg on a pizza. Smoked fish on pasta. And Pokeballs transformed into a pizza. Who knew you could find all these, and more, at a pizza joint. Well, you can...at Brooklyn's New York Pizza.


Brooklyn's New York Pizza shares its new dishes inspired by classic local flavors alongside its signature pizza and pasta dishes for a refreshing and new flavor experience. It's comfort food with a uniquely local spin, and Brooklyn's New York Pizza shows just how versatile pizza and pasta can be with their playfully inventive new dishes.

Sunday, September 11, 2016

Paradise Found: A Culinary Haven for Japanese Cuisine at Yurakuen

There's just something about enjoying authentic Japanese cuisine by the bay in old Manila, and Yurakuen comes top-of-mind... 


Named after the Japanese word for "paradise," Yurakuen at Diamond Hotel is truly a culinary haven for Japanese cuisine. Yurakuen's extensive menu features everything you love in Japanese cuisine, from the staple sushi and sashimi, to the most succulent beef, pork, chicken, and seafood dishes, welcome to the haven of authentic Japanese flavors by the bay...

Saturday, September 10, 2016

Feeding Your Mood in Five Acts: Shangri-La's The Table by Golden Circle

Shangri-La offers loyal diners culinary experiences worth savouring in what may be the year's most memorable launch...


Shangri-La recently launched their new Global Restaurant and Bar Loyalty program, The Table by Golden Circle, transforming the usual functional benefits of discounts and points with a more relevant and meaningful experience. Shangri-La's new food and beverage programme offers unparalleled benefits to members who dine at Shangri-La properties both locally and abroad, setting it apart from the usual hotel loyalty offers. Read on and experience Shangri-La's The Table by Golden Circle...

Friday, September 9, 2016

Find Out Why Freezer Burn is the Hottest Spot in Bonifacio High Street

Young chefs Miko Aspiras and Kristine Lotilla are at it again...


Chefs Miko Aspiras and Kristine Lotilla, the dynamic duo behind the innovative Scout's Honor (for more on Scout's Honor, see my earlier post, Choose Your Cookie, Choose Your Milk for Your Very Own Scout's Honor Craft Cookie Milkshake) and Le Petit Souffle (more on Le Petit Souffle on my previous post, French Cuisine with an Asian Spin at Le Petit Souffle), introduces their latest dessert experiment, Freezer Burn. It's the hottest new spot at Bonifacio High Street and here's why...

Thursday, September 8, 2016

Munchtown at Uptown

Your favorite dawgs come to Uptown...


Munchtown goes uptown as it brings its signature hotdogs to Uptown Place Mall. Located near the mall's cinemas, you can grab a quick bite of your favorite hotdog from Munchtown before, during or after the movie. Take a tasty peek at Munchtown's all-star line-up...

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Express Japanese at Yumi Express, Now Open at Uptown Mall.

Fast and affordable, it's time for Yumi Express. 


Yumi Express serves all your favorite Japanese dishes fast and easy on the pocket, just what you need before heading to the cinemas at Uptown Place Mall. Japanese express? Head on over to Yumi Express...

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Simply Nigella: Nigella Lawson Introduces Del Monte Philippines' Newest Brand, Contadina.

 Nigella Bite. Nigella Summer. Nigella Express. Simply Nigella...and she's here.


Renowned food writer and TV personality Nigella Lawson recently visited Manila to launch Del Monte Philippines' latest addition to its brand portfolio, Contadina, a range of premium products known all over the world for its authentic Mediterranean heritage. It's a collaboration built on a shared culinary philosophy, based simply on the premise that using the best and finest ingredients makes all the difference in the final dish. And in one memorable afternoon, Nigella Lawson and Contadina showed just how easy it is to make authentic Mediterranean-style cuisine at home...with the right brand. 

Monday, September 5, 2016

Breakfast at Chaplin

Why does poetry, or Bacon Cappuccino, Salmon Milkshake and Meatball Iced Tea, have to make sense?


Named after the iconic tramp himself, everything makes sense at Chaplin. Including the Bacon Cappuccino, Salmon Milkshake, and Meatball Iced Tea. It's just the way things are at Chaplin, making it the ideal spot to enjoy breakfast all day...

Sunday, September 4, 2016

The Green Matcha Mile: Resorts World Manila's Matcha Festival

Everything matcha, from one end to the other, it's a tasty green matcha mile at Resorts World Manila. 


Go mad for matcha at Resorts World Manila's unique Matcha Festival showcasing inventive dishes infused with a matcha spin. See green for the whole month of September and savor delightful matcha-inspired creations from Resorts World Manila's acclaimed dining establishments, including Impressions, Ginzadon, Prosperity Court, Cafe Maxims, and Franks; as well as Newport Mall's popular restaurants like Mr. Kurosawa, Johnny Kahuku, Kettle, UCC Cafe, Cafe Creole, Kettle, and many others. Read on and take a virtual leisurely stroll at the full length of Resorts World Manila's green matcha mile and experience the country's first ever Matcha Festival...

Saturday, September 3, 2016

Raging Bull Chophouse & Bar Formally Opens in Shangri-La at The Fort

Carnivorous journeys start right here...time to grab the bull by the horns. 

All photos shot with my ASUS ZenFone2 Laser.
Raging Bull Chophouse & Bar formally opens in Shangri-La at The Fort, offering diners yet another new option to satisfy their carnivorous cravings. And there's nothing quite like tasty bites and booze to kick off Raging Bull Chophouse & Bar's opening night...

Friday, September 2, 2016

Happy Hour, Atelier Vivanda Style.

Unlimited cocktails for only P 595 daily from 4 pm to 7 pm...it just doesn't get better than that.


...but it does. Pair your cocktails with Atelier Vivanda Manila's new Happy Hour Menu, and take your happy hour experience to the next level.

Thursday, September 1, 2016

Make It Lunch: Atelier Vivanda Manila's Special Lunch Menu

Soup, salad, appetizers, and mains...a complete lunch. 



Atelier Vivanda Manila now offers daily Special Lunch sets priced at only P 950, with your choice of sumptuous starters and mains. Take a peek at the tasty new lunch offerings at Atelier Vivanda Manila...
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