Month: September 2015

CARMEN’S BEST: The Secret Behind One of the Best Ice Creams in the World? @CarmensBest

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: Awesome Festivals

(Watch Carmen’s Best: What Makes Carmen’s the Best?) Ever since Carmen’s Best Ice Cream won the Ultimate Taste Test #6 in Rockwell in 2011, I have yet to taste another ice cream that comes close to its artisanal goodness. Recently, this was the ice cream served to the Pope during his PAL flight back home to Italy, and … Continue reading CARMEN’S BEST: The Secret Behind One of the Best Ice Creams in the World? @CarmensBest

Quick Trip Guide to Angeles (Infographic)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Travel

Don’t know what to do on your next long weekend? Check out Our Awesome Planet’s quick-trip guide to the Culinary Capital of the Philippines, Angeles City, Pampanga! Watch out for #TeamOAP‘s written guide to our 3-day Angeles Tour. Discover exciting activities and delicious food on our next article!   1. Batirol – Museo Ning Angeles, Heritage … Continue reading Quick Trip Guide to Angeles (Infographic)

FAT by Chef Mikel Zaguirre (A Review) #MakeMeFAT @FatRestaurant

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

FAT is a comfort food restaurant featuring “fat” food conceptualized by Chef Mikel Zaguirre of Locavore fame. Renee Figueroa, the owner of Izumi Sake Bar, decided to revamp the concept into what is now one of the most talked about restaurants in Burgos Circle in BGC. We tried FAT twice, first with the family and … Continue reading FAT by Chef Mikel Zaguirre (A Review) #MakeMeFAT @FatRestaurant

Most Remarkable Ultimate Taste Test Ever @AyalaMalls! (Photo Essay) #UTT15

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

Thank you to all the foodies and food purveyors who attended the 13th Ultimate Taste Test 2015, held for the first time at Glorietta Activity Center, Ayala Malls! We had a good mix of savory and sweet products from 40+ new vendors and over 80+ yummy dishes. The venue offered better exposure for the concessionaires … Continue reading Most Remarkable Ultimate Taste Test Ever @AyalaMalls! (Photo Essay) #UTT15

How to Build a Resto: BACKYARD KITCHEN Episode 1 (OAP TV)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

How To Build A Resto (Our Awesome Planet TV Series) Have you ever wondered about the processes that go into launching a successful restaurant business? Join Our Awesome Planet TV as we go behind the scenes to give you an All-Exclusive glimpse into the makings of some of Metro Manilas newest culinary endeavors. I’m excited … Continue reading How to Build a Resto: BACKYARD KITCHEN Episode 1 (OAP TV)

Metamucil: More Food Trip, Less Guilt Trip Launch @MercatoCentrale

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Uncategorized

Metamucil is the world’s #1 selling fiber supplement made of 100% natural Psyllium fiber. Psyllium comes from the husks of seeds from the Plantago Ovata. It helps promote a healthier digestive system, lower cholesterol, a happier heart, it maintains blood sugar levels, and keeps you less hungry between meals.   On August 28, Metamucil held … Continue reading Metamucil: More Food Trip, Less Guilt Trip Launch @MercatoCentrale

Foodie Survival Guide to Ultimate Taste Test 2015! @AyalaMalls @GloriettaTweets

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

We are all set for Ultimate Taste Test 2015 this coming September 12, Saturday 11am to 9pm for the first time at Glorietta Activity Center! We have a total of 45+ Food Purveyors for this ultimate foodie battle hosted by the ultimate foodie host – Spanky Enriquez! Here’s the Foodie Survival Guide to Ultimate Taste Test … Continue reading Foodie Survival Guide to Ultimate Taste Test 2015! @AyalaMalls @GloriettaTweets

CraveListatTuscany: Can you Resist your Food Cravings for these Unique Dishes at Tuscany? @McKinleyHill_ (Video)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Food Tours

Did you know that you can taste different flavors from all over the world at Tuscany Lifestyle Area, McKinley Hill? We tried the unique dishes one can find at Tuscany, ranging from a variety of Spanish tapas, genuine New York bagels, wet Mexican burritos, flavorful bacon chips, and delightful wines paired with Filipino street food.  … Continue reading CraveListatTuscany: Can you Resist your Food Cravings for these Unique Dishes at Tuscany? @McKinleyHill_ (Video)

EARTH KITCHEN: Our Favorite ‘Relatively Healthy’ Social Dining Resto, now in BGC!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

EARTH KITCHEN is a farm-to-table restaurant concept from Got Heart Foundation by Melissa Yeung, in partnership with Hizon’s Catering by Chef David Hizon and Chef JR Trani. It serves relatively healthier, yummy comfort food, with ingredients coming from Got Heart Farms in Tarlac and marginalized communities from Luzon to Mindanao. They decided to transfer their Kitchen 56 Makati … Continue reading EARTH KITCHEN: Our Favorite ‘Relatively Healthy’ Social Dining Resto, now in BGC!

SINGLE ORIGIN: All-Day Western Breakfast + Breakfast Cocktails + Lamill Coffee (First Look)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

9/16/15 Updated: We finally tried the waffles & pancakes. Please see what we think below… SINGLE ORIGIN is a one-stop neighborhood café in BGC, serving all-day Western breakfast, coffee, craft beers, and spirits by the Nikkei group. Its name is a tribute to Single Origin coffees.  I thought it was just a coffee and drinking place … Continue reading SINGLE ORIGIN: All-Day Western Breakfast + Breakfast Cocktails + Lamill Coffee (First Look)