Month: December 2014

BLACK SHEEP Degustacion: The Culinary Brilliance of Chef Jordy Navarra! #BlackSheepBGC

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

Update March 9, 2016: Black Sheep BGC is now closed and moved to Black Sheep Manila. I was so impressed with the “Bahay Kubo” that Chef Jordy Navarra served during the Lifestyle Asia Gala Dinner, we had to go back to Black Sheep and try their most raved-about degustacion. The first time we tried Black Sheep, … Continue reading BLACK SHEEP Degustacion: The Culinary Brilliance of Chef Jordy Navarra! #BlackSheepBGC

PERSIA GRILL BGC: The Best of Persia Grill with Kian Kazemi @PersiaGrillPH

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

PERSIA GRILL serves Middle Eastern cuisine using heirloom recipes from Kian Kazemi’s grandmother’s kitchen in Tehran, Iran (formerly Persia). The restaurant also offers Filipino favorites of the Kazemi family. I had a food trip with Kian at Persia Grill BGC. He shared with me his favorites and the best way to enjoy the food at … Continue reading PERSIA GRILL BGC: The Best of Persia Grill with Kian Kazemi @PersiaGrillPH

HUMA ISLAND: One Huma-zing Day in a Maldivian Resort Paradise in Palawan! @Huma_Island

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Hotels, #Travel, Palawan

HUMA ISLAND is a resort island paradise on the Calamianes group of islands near Busuanga. Its name is a tribute to the Great Galleon Huma and the legend of Captain Ibrahim. It’s the first Maldivian resort experience in the Philippines, with its own signature Huma-zing hospitality. The resort is owned by Dr. Hamad, a Kuwaiti who believes and … Continue reading HUMA ISLAND: One Huma-zing Day in a Maldivian Resort Paradise in Palawan! @Huma_Island

12/10 December Love Affair! a hip Izakaya Joint by @thegirl_thebull (a review)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

As featured in MAKATI: 10 Most Awesome NEW Restaurants in Makati 2014! @MakeItMakati  12/10 is a Japanese restaurant by Thea de Rivera and Gab Bustos, also known as The Girl + The Bull. The name of their second restaurant is a tribute to their anniversary date. The restaurant is an izakaya-inspired drinking joint featuring a customize-your-own … Continue reading 12/10 December Love Affair! a hip Izakaya Joint by @thegirl_thebull (a review)

RURAL KITCHEN of Liliw, Laguna by Chef Justin Sarabia

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

RURAL KITCHEN is a Filipino hole-in-the-wall restaurant by Chef Justin Sarabia, specializing in the heirloom recipes of Fidelidad Polistico–Chef Justin’s Lola–from Liliw, Laguna. This is the Makati restaurant from the same owners of the famed Mio Cucina in Los Baños, Laguna. Here’s what we like at Rural Kitchen… RURAL KITCHEN of Liliw, Laguna104 Rada St., HRC Centre Legazpi … Continue reading RURAL KITCHEN of Liliw, Laguna by Chef Justin Sarabia

MEGA FASHION HALL: 10 BEST New Restaurants @SMMegaMall in 2014!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

SM Mega Mall successfully rebranded itself as a foodie destination with the exciting Mega Fashion Hall restaurants this 2014 Christmas season. Congratulations to the SM Mega Mall team! Here’s a wrap-up guide of the 10 Best NEW Restaurants at SM Mega Mall: 1. IPPUDO IPPUDO is the most popular Hakata-style Tonkotsu (pork-based) ramen in the world. It was … Continue reading MEGA FASHION HALL: 10 BEST New Restaurants @SMMegaMall in 2014!

TUAN TUAN: Hong Kong Comfort Food in a French Brasserie Ambiance! @SMMegaMall

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

Featured as MEGA FASHION HALL: 10 BEST New Restaurants @SMMegaMall in 2014! TUAN TUAN is a homegrown Chinese Brasserie concept specializing in Mui Garden’s Curry (by Vancouver’s Chef Gordon Mui), Deer Garden’s Halibut Fish Soup, and Tuan Tuan’s Snowy Baked Buns, set in a French-inspired ambiance. Its name means “to put together“, which is in line with the restaurant’s aim … Continue reading TUAN TUAN: Hong Kong Comfort Food in a French Brasserie Ambiance! @SMMegaMall

8 CUTS Burger Blends: Manila’s Best Burger Joint for 2014! @8cutsburger #meatourblends

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

Featured as MEGA FASHION HALL: 10 BEST New Restaurants @SMMegaMall in 2014! 8 CUTS Burger Blends is a customize-your-own-burger joint by the Moment Group, offering 5 custom burger blends made from 8 cuts of 100% U.S. Beef meat: Chuck, Rib Eye, Short Rib, Sirloin, Brisket, Hanger, Flank, and Ox Tail. It was recently awarded as Manila’s Best Burger Joint at Manila’s Best … Continue reading 8 CUTS Burger Blends: Manila’s Best Burger Joint for 2014! @8cutsburger #meatourblends