MY WAX TEMPURA: Food Sample Workshop in Gujo City!

  Delicious-looking, life-like ramen, sushi, steak, and beer. Have you ever noticed food replicas of these things on display while walking along restaurants and shops in Japan? It’s said that 60% of these replicas are made here in Gujo City.   At Sample Kobe, visitors can get a first-hand experience of watching artisans make food … Continue reading MY WAX TEMPURA: Food Sample Workshop in Gujo City!

HOTBOX KITCHEN: Rustic Canadian Comfort Food by Chef Evan and Michelle Corby!

HOTBOX KITCHEN is a rustic Canadian comfort food restaurant by Canadian couple Chef Evan and Michelle Corby, located in the neighborhood of San Juan. They serve New American comfort food and of course, the quintessential Poutine.  Hotbox is a term used to refer to an enclosed space with trapped smoked, a reference to how they smoke their … Continue reading HOTBOX KITCHEN: Rustic Canadian Comfort Food by Chef Evan and Michelle Corby!

AZUMI BOUTIQUE HOTEL: Staycation with a Southern Charm in Alabang (Photo Essay)

AZUMI BOUTIQUE HOTEL is a modern 186-room boutique hotel with an infinity pool that overlooks the Alabang skyline. Azumi means “Safe Residence” in Japanese. We celebrated Father’s Day with the boys here. We love their garden room accommodations, Romulo Cafe’s heritage Filipino food, and the infinity pool vibe with a 360-degree view of Alabang.  Here … Continue reading AZUMI BOUTIQUE HOTEL: Staycation with a Southern Charm in Alabang (Photo Essay)

LG G6: Why It’s the Best Mobile Phone for Food Porn?!

Oyster Sisig 📍 Perfect Pint, Alabang The LG G6 is the best food blogging mobile camera for capturing deliciousness with ease. Its photos are of a quality that I can confidently use for the blog. Here are five reasons why the LG G6 is the best mobile phone for food porn… LG G6 Blog Post Series: … Continue reading LG G6: Why It’s the Best Mobile Phone for Food Porn?!

THE COMMON TABLE @ SALCEDO: Progressive Gastropub by Chef Ian Padilla! (First Look)

THE COMMON TABLE is a progressive gastropub concept in Salcedo by Chef Ian Padilla of La Girolle fame. The name is inspired by the communal dining habits of foodie bar goers. We’ve missed Chef Ian Padilla’s tasting menus and casual fine cuisine from the La Girolle days. We are happy he’s back in the Manila scene … Continue reading THE COMMON TABLE @ SALCEDO: Progressive Gastropub by Chef Ian Padilla! (First Look)

FOOD HIVE: What to Eat at the Yummiest Food Park in Quezon City?!

THE FOOD HIVE is hailed by foodies as one of the best food parks in Quezon City, with unique offerings from award-winning young chefs and first-time food entrepreneurs!  I love the overall vibe of the food park. You can feel the passion of each chef and entrepreneur when you taste their dishes. It’s reminiscent of the … Continue reading FOOD HIVE: What to Eat at the Yummiest Food Park in Quezon City?!

THE MINOKAUA: Reviving the Malate Good Food and Music Vibe!

by Monique Tendencia THE MINOKAUA by Billy Villareal and Chef Mike Tayag is a Spanish-Filipino comfort food resto bar and music venue for various genres that aims to revive the Malate vibe. The name is a tribute to the giant dragon-like bird of Philippine folklore, which ate the sun and caused the solar eclipse.  We were here … Continue reading THE MINOKAUA: Reviving the Malate Good Food and Music Vibe!

Announcing… THE CHOICE 2017: People’s Choice Restaurant & Hotel Awards in Manila! Vote Now! (until July 23)

Every month, every week, and almost every day it seems, there’s a new restaurant opening in Metro Manila. There are a lot of great new dining choices, side by side with the perennials, the classics that we grew up with. As food bloggers, writers, and members of the F&B industry, we’re always very curious about … Continue reading Announcing… THE CHOICE 2017: People’s Choice Restaurant & Hotel Awards in Manila! Vote Now! (until July 23)