Month: June 2014

THE BIG BANQUET: And the Best Caterer in Manila is… @TheBlueLeaf

By Anton Diaz
Topics: The Big Banquet

2/2/15 Update: The Big Banquet 2: And the BEST Caterers and Winning Dishes are… @TheBlueLeaf Filipinas Audrey Tanco Uy of Bizu with Chef Katrina Kuhn-Alcantara of Mesclun. Congratulations to BIZU for winning the BEST CATERER and for getting the highest rating in every dish category at The Big Banquet! Here are the Top 5 Caterers at The Big Banquet: … Continue reading THE BIG BANQUET: And the Best Caterer in Manila is… @TheBlueLeaf

@BayaniChallenge Week 8 & 9: “Courage to Care!” #WalangIwanan @GawadKalinga

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Gawad Kalinga

Spotted: A Thank YOU letter!  The staging of a radical national event that has never been attempted before is being made possible because of believers, because people have the courage to care, because enough Filipinos take on the responsibility of being their brothers’ keepers. Many of these believers are leaders from different fields of society, from … Continue reading @BayaniChallenge Week 8 & 9: “Courage to Care!” #WalangIwanan @GawadKalinga

THE BIG BANQUET: Top 5 Best Appetizers, Main Dishes, Desserts, & Drinks @TheBlueLeaf

By Anton Diaz
Topics: The Big Banquet

2/2/15 Update: The Big Banquet 2: And the BEST Caterers and Winning Dishes are… @TheBlueLeaf Filipinas Read first: THE BIG BANQUET: Battle of the Top Caterers in Manila! @TheBlueLeaf (A Photo Essay) It was tough to rate the different courses from the best caterers in Manila. There were about 300-350 ratings per dish, using a scale of … Continue reading THE BIG BANQUET: Top 5 Best Appetizers, Main Dishes, Desserts, & Drinks @TheBlueLeaf

THE BIG BANQUET: Battle of the Top Caterers in Manila! @TheBlueLeaf (A Photo Essay)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: The Big Banquet

2/2/15 Update: The Big Banquet 2: And the BEST Caterers and Winning Dishes are… @TheBlueLeaf Filipinas Read first: THE BIG BANQUET: An Ultimate Taste Test of the Best Caterers in Manila @TheBlueLeaf! One of the frequently asked questions on this blog is, “Who is the Best Caterer in Manila?“ It’s hard to answer that question, since you have … Continue reading THE BIG BANQUET: Battle of the Top Caterers in Manila! @TheBlueLeaf (A Photo Essay)

KITCHEN 1B: Wholesome Restaurant Alternative by Apartment 1B

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

As featured in MAKATI: 10 Most Awesome NEW Restaurants in Makati 2014! @MakeItMakati  KITCHEN 1B is a wholesome and healthy restaurant by Marivic Diaz-Lim of Apartment 1B fame. After surviving breast cancer, she is on a mission to promote a healthier lifestyle for foodies.  We had the opportunity to try Kitchen 1B for both breakfast and … Continue reading KITCHEN 1B: Wholesome Restaurant Alternative by Apartment 1B

@EXPIQUE Bangkok: Diversity and Harmony Walking Tour Photo Essay #AmazingThailand

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Travel

EXPIQUE provides unique tour experiences in the less travelled parts of Bangkok, like the Kudeejeen area with the street art above. Here’s a photo essay of our Diversity and Harmony Walking Tour of the Modern Thonburi area, with the cool guys of EXPIQUE…

My AMARI WATERGATE BANGKOK Experience #AmazingThailand

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Hotels, #Restaurants, #Travel, Food

AMARI WATERGATE is a 5-star hotel in Central Bangkok. It’s strategically located in front of Platinum Mall near the Pratunam shopping area.   I was a bit apprehensive about going to Bangkok because of the Martial Law situation there, but Amari Watergate gave me a warm Thai welcome. This erased all my doubts and fears … Continue reading My AMARI WATERGATE BANGKOK Experience #AmazingThailand

SOUL FOOD MAHANAKORN: Modern Regional Street Food in Bangkok #AmazingThailand

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, #Travel, Food

SOUL FOOD MAHANAKORN serves authentic regional Thai street food, but with the comforts and ambiance of a nice and hip resto-bar. They take pride in using fresh and locally-sourced ingredients, such as organic rice and free-range meats. Here’s my Soul Food experience in Bangkok with other fellow travel bloggers…

THAI JUNGLE CURRY: Ran Gaeng Pa Sriyan Restaurant in Bangkok @migrationology

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, #Travel, Food

After our boat noodle experience, we made our way to Thai Jungle Curry — another favorite of my food blogger friends Mark and Ying Wiens. I love discovering authentic Thai flavors. Learning how Thais enjoy their food is a great way to understand their culture better.   For the adventurous foodies, be sure to check out Thai … Continue reading THAI JUNGLE CURRY: Ran Gaeng Pa Sriyan Restaurant in Bangkok @migrationology

DOY KUAY TEOW REUA: Best Boat Noodle Restaurant in Bangkok @migrationology

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, #Travel, Food

Travel Bloggers (Left-Right): Mark & Ying Wiens of Migrationology, James Clark of Nomaric Notes, & Tiffany Cu of Asia Travel Bug.  I’ve been to Bangkok a number of times, but this is the first time I’m exploring the real flavors of Thailand beyond the touristy and cliché establishments.  My food blogger friends Mark and Ying Wiens of EatingThaiFood.com introduced us to their favorite hidden place for kuay … Continue reading DOY KUAY TEOW REUA: Best Boat Noodle Restaurant in Bangkok @migrationology