Author: Anton Diaz

The Apartments at El Nido: The Best Airbnb Experience in El Nido Town!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

The Apartments at El Nido (AptElNido for short) is an apartment complex located at the center of El Nido town with 10 well appointed apartments, a total capacity of 48 people and 3+ designated speed boats for island hopping. This is the best experience for the family where you feel like a local living in … Continue reading The Apartments at El Nido: The Best Airbnb Experience in El Nido Town!

Cangrejos Locos: Going Crazy over Crabs and Paella in Manila!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

CANGREJOS LOCOS is the best NEW Spanish restaurant concept in Alabang by a powerhouse collaboration among Chef Robby Goco x Manny Torrejon x Raymund Magduyo of the Red Crab Group, featuring the best crabs in Manila and the 12-minute cooked Barcelona-style paella. It’s another winning and fun Spanish concept by Chef Robby Goco, and the … Continue reading Cangrejos Locos: Going Crazy over Crabs and Paella in Manila!

FRANCESCO’s Italian Restaurant finally in BGC!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

Francesco’s is an Italian Restaurant by Chef Francesco Rizzo (chef of the former Paparazzi in Edsa Shangri-La) that serves traditional regional cuisine—from brick oven pizzas, to home made pastas, to ossobucos, to Italian desserts. 🙂 With the success of their flagship branch on Mabini St., San Juan, they finally opened Francesco’s in BGC to provide … Continue reading FRANCESCO’s Italian Restaurant finally in BGC!

YAMAZATO MANILA: Michelin-Starred Japanese Kaiseki Anniversary! @HotelOkura

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

Yamazato, founded in Hotel Okura Tokyo in 1962, is a Japanese fine dining restaurant specializing in kaiseki and teppanyaki experiences at the Resorts World Manila complex. Yamazato comes from its two Kanji characters 山 “yama” meaning “mountain” plus 里  “zato” meaning “village,” signifying the highest quality of Japanese food in Manila with focus on fresh … Continue reading YAMAZATO MANILA: Michelin-Starred Japanese Kaiseki Anniversary! @HotelOkura

Panda Express Manila: Is it Worth Lining Up For? (Review) @pandaexpressph

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

Panda Express opened in Megamall towards the end of 2019 and, up to now, people still line up for their famous chicken for more than an hour during peak hours. We have better Chinese restaurants in Manila, so is it really worth it to queue for American Chinese fast food?  Here’s what we think… PANDA … Continue reading Panda Express Manila: Is it Worth Lining Up For? (Review) @pandaexpressph

20 Best Staycations in Manila of the Decade (2020)! Part 1

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Hotels, Staycation

We have experienced almost all the best hotel staycations in Manila in the last decade with our four boys. Here’s to the family’s top ten memorable stays in the metro during the last ten years—from the grandest rooms, to the fanciest breakfasts and restaurants, to the most exciting pools and kids facilities, down to the … Continue reading 20 Best Staycations in Manila of the Decade (2020)! Part 1

Bellevue Manila: Best Staycation with the Southern Alabang Vibe!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

Bellevue Staycation Series • B Hotel Alabang // Best of Penthouse Birthday Staycation! (2022) • Bellevue Manila: Best Staycation with the Southern Alabang Vibe! (2020) • B HOTEL QC: The Best Staycation in Timog/Tomas Morato Area! (2019) • BELLEVUE RESORT: 10 Things We Love About our Family Bohol Escape (2018) The Bellevue Manila is the … Continue reading Bellevue Manila: Best Staycation with the Southern Alabang Vibe!

Phoenix Court: The Best Chinese Restaurant in Alabang :) @BellevueManila

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

Bellevue Staycation Series • Bellevue Manila: Staycation with the Best Alabang Southern Vibe! • Phoenix Court: The Best Chinese Restaurant in Alabang 🙂 @BellevueManila • HOMARE: The Best Yakiniku Japanese Restaurant in Alabang @BellevueManila • BELLEVUE RESORT: 10 Things We Love About our Family Bohol Escape @BellevueResort! • B HOTEL QC: The Best Staycation in Timog/Tomas … Continue reading Phoenix Court: The Best Chinese Restaurant in Alabang 🙂 @BellevueManila

NANKA: Have you tried the Best Japanese Steakhouse in Quezon City?

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

Located in Brgy. Paligsahan, NANKA is a 120-seater standalone restaurant that recently branded from a Japanese Latin concept into a Japanese Steakhouse concept under the helm of Executive Chef Michael Santos. It’s now known as one of the best steakhouses in Quezon City, serving Japanese Wagyu imported from Japan and Black Onyx Angus Steaks and … Continue reading NANKA: Have you tried the Best Japanese Steakhouse in Quezon City?

The Cellar: The Best of Grand Hyatt’s Spanish Tapas Bar!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

The Grand Hyatt Staycation Series • Grand Hyatt: Guide to Your Grand Family Staycation in BGC! • No. 8 China House: The Grand Hyatt Chinese Lauriat Experience! • The Cellar: The Best of Grand Hyatt’s Spanish Tapas Bar! • The Grand Kitchen: Guide to the Grand Buffet, Meatless Mondays and Sunday Brunch • The Peak … Continue reading The Cellar: The Best of Grand Hyatt’s Spanish Tapas Bar!