Month: November 2013

The #YolandaActionWeekend Pledge! #EatandHelp @mrdeliciousph

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Awesome Festivals

  Our Awesome Planet supports the #YolandaActionWeekend! Let us support the restaurants and food establishments who are committing 20% of their sales for Yolanda #Relief this weekend.  If you are a restaurant or food establishment, please contact Jeremy Slagle via email at jeremy@mrdelicious.ph or  via twitter: @mrdeliciousph to be part of the #YolandaActionWeekend!  Jeremy initiated this effort, and he … Continue reading The #YolandaActionWeekend Pledge! #EatandHelp @mrdeliciousph

RECESS: Chef Chris Locher’s Panizza now in Makati! @ChefChrisHouse

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

Finally, Chef Chris’ original Panizza has arrived along the Jupiter Foodie St. in Makati! RECESS is inspired by its co-owner Scott Tan’s favorite time in school, and is highlighted by the school-themed interior design of the resto. The Contemporary Asian-Fresh Market cuisine is created by Chef Chris Locher, one of our favorite Italian chefs in Manila. … Continue reading RECESS: Chef Chris Locher’s Panizza now in Makati! @ChefChrisHouse

TUSCANY at Mckinley Hill: An Awesome Secret Foodies Tour!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Awesome Festivals

UPDATE 11/26/13: An Awesome Secret Foodies Tour will run on Nov 30, Dec 7, Dec 14 and Dec 21, 2013 from 2PM – 5PM in Tuscany at McKinley Hill. I would like to invite you to a mouthwatering degustation tour at The Tuscany at Mckinley Hill hosted by yours truly Anton Diaz and RJ Ledesma. The Awesome Secret Foodies Tour will run … Continue reading TUSCANY at Mckinley Hill: An Awesome Secret Foodies Tour!

BALESIN ISLAND (ALPHALAND): Food Tripping Around the World in 7 Beach Resort Paradises!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Balesin

We love BALESIN! We were the last people who visited the island before it was closed and developed by Alphaland. We captured that trip here: [Balesin Island#1] Come Away With Me to a Balesin Escape [Balesin Island#2] Where in the Philippines is Balesin? [Balesin Island#3] What to do in Balesin? We finally went back recently, … Continue reading BALESIN ISLAND (ALPHALAND): Food Tripping Around the World in 7 Beach Resort Paradises!

PAL Manila Non-Stop to London: A Photo Essay of the Maiden Vogage of PAL Flight PR720! @FlyPAL #PALnonstopLondon

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Travel, Awesome Festivals

Here’s the photo essay from the Instagram highlights of the Inaugural Flight of PR 720 from Manila non-stop to London on Boeing 777. A proud Pinoy moment to see the Philippine Flag once again at the Heathrow Airport in London, after 15 years!

JAMESON’S GELATO’s Salted Caramel & Pistachio (UTT Rating: 4.12)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines, Events, Food, Ultimate Taste Test

  UTT XI: Rockwell Winner #1: (Dessert)  JAMESON’S GELATO 4.12   196 foodies rated 5- Awesome! I would recommend it!  145 foodies rated 4- I love it!    80 foodies rated 3- We had a good time.    23 foodies rated 2- It is OK.      6 foodies rated 1- Thanks, but it could be better. Jameson is the latest Gelato player that most foodies raved … Continue reading JAMESON’S GELATO’s Salted Caramel & Pistachio (UTT Rating: 4.12)

JACK FROST Basil and Nuts & Roses Premium Ice Cream (UTT Rating: 3.97)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines, Events, Food, Ultimate Taste Test

  UTT XI: Rockwell Winner #2: (Dessert)  JACK FROST Ice Cream 3.97   121 foodies rated 5- Awesome! I would recommend it!  138 foodies rated 4- I love it!     71 foodies rated 3- We had a good time.     27 foodies rated 2- It is OK.       2 foodies rated 1- Thanks, but it could be better.   I never imagined Basil ice cream or … Continue reading JACK FROST Basil and Nuts & Roses Premium Ice Cream (UTT Rating: 3.97)

CREAM OF THE CROP’s Sulu Coffee with Salted Muscovado Swirl (UTT Rating: 3.91)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines, Events, Food, Ultimate Taste Test

  UTT XI: Rockwell Winner #3: (Dessert)  CREAM OF THE CROP’s ICE CREAM 3.91   108 foodies rated 5- Awesome! I would recommend it!    86 foodies rated 4- I love it!    72 foodies rated 3- We had a good time.    23 foodies rated 2- It is OK.      6 foodies rated 1- Thanks, but it could be better.  I love this new ice … Continue reading CREAM OF THE CROP’s Sulu Coffee with Salted Muscovado Swirl (UTT Rating: 3.91)