Nanka Steakhouse
A night out can start anywhere from a casual dining place to a home cooked dinner but often, especially if it’s a date night or anything celebratory, even just rewarding yourself with an indulgent...
View ArticleLa Collina Spanish Restaurant
La Collina is a modern Spanish bistro in a comfortable lounge setting with a homey feel amidst the quiet neighborhood of Molina and Quintos streets, just at the outskirt of the Poblacion district...
View ArticleBienvenidos Alba!
At Alba the mood is romantic yet homey, the room is comfortable, the food is sensational and the service is prompt and gracious. That trademark extends to Alba’s newest branch at Estancia Mall where...
View ArticleA Fresh Mango Tree in BGC
Global Thai Restaurant Mango Tree opened its doors eight years ago under the management of Mother Spice Restaurant Group. As part of its global strategy, Mango Tree in BGC reopens with a brand...
View ArticleCelebrate Oktoberfest The Brotzeit Way!
Some people say, “I only drink in two occasions, when I’m thirsty and when I’m not.” Those are the folks who can down a cold one after a cold one after a cold one. And when are they most thirsty?...
View ArticleOgawa Traditional Japanese Restaurant
Precision associates with tradition and sophistication when you take that pseudo bridge walking into Ogawa’s doors to its dining interiors. The centerpiece is the beautiful open kitchen which had...
View ArticleSabor the Moment at Novotel Manila
Two Saturdays ago, I saw myself heading out to finally find time to relax. Novotel Manila Araneta Center uncorks its finest wines for the opening of Sabor Bar de Vinos – the newest addition to the...
View ArticleKam’s Roast Opens in Manila
Remember before the world wide webs when people ate food and didn’t need to tell everyone about it? If Kam’s Roast makes its way to Philippine shores, the joy just jumps out of you and it is more...
View ArticlePilsner Urquell Night at Nikkei Rockwell
No working during drinking hours! A well-extended Happy Hour was right over at Nikkei Rockwell last Wednesday evening as they introduced Pilsner Urquell Night. How can anyone think about the...
View ArticleCharlie’s Pritchon, Memorable Food, Memorable Moments
17 August 2017, I saw myself driving to Open Space in Makati on a Thursday evening braving the traffic to gather with my friends who love good food as much as I do and of course, whenever there is...
View ArticleRunners Kitchen
I’ve always been curious about Runner’s Kitchen but was kinda intimated to check it out. Vishal was the very first person who got me to eat here and ended up introducing me to the restaurant. It’s...
View ArticleFOO’D by Chef Davide Oldani at ShangriLa Fort
Chef David Oldani finally opened his first restaurant outside Italy and it is right here in Manila at the Fort. His restaurant in Milan, Italy is a 40-seater dining area that’s awarded with one...
View ArticleSamba
Pick a good wife, and you’ll die a happy man. Pick a bad wife, and you become a philosopher. I don’t think Neo has become a philosopher so am guessing this guy is pretty happy. He messaged me about...
View ArticleTomatito, BGC Fort
Tomatito hails from the Shanghai original, which is a sexy tapas bar from the El Willy Fun F&B Group (by Chef Willy Trullas Moreno) who in partnership with the Las Flores-Rambla-La Lola-group...
View ArticleCelebrating Peb’s Birthday at Cru Steakhouse at The Marriott Hotel
Although Pebbles has relocated to Vietnam, she’s been a frequent fixture in the local cable industry scene flying in and out every two weeks working diligently to get the SCRIPPS channels to where...
View ArticleOriental Palace Seafood Restaurant
It’s the Happy Year of the Fried Chicken!!! I mean, the Happy Year of the Fire Rooster. Kinda close right? Leave it up to me to still keep thinking about food even if it’s about Chinese zodiacs,...
View ArticleGo Mad for Wagyu at EDSA Shangri-La’s HEAT
Christmas season is always a wonderful time, whether it was spent abundantly or very simply, it’s always a joyous celebration. Outside Christmas, one merry memorable time I had in December was at...
View ArticleMichael Velasco at Mario’s
One of Manila’s most acclaimed fine dining restaurants, Mario’s has earned an impeccable reputation for great food and professional service. The dining room to the right is bright and intimate with...
View ArticleHo Lee Fook
Ricky Ow of Turner is one hella food connoisseur (I owe him my 2-Michelin Star Nobu experience some 3 years ago which really blew my mind and I was almost in happy tears while eating). When we were...
View ArticleMr. Graham’s Sandwich Shop
Dave (DYoung) and I headed out for lunch sometime August and he brought me to this quaint little sandwich shop beside the F7 building in Scout Rallos. He was mindful that I was trying to avoid rice...
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