Author: Anton Diaz

10 Best Restaurants/Cafes of One Bonifacio High Street!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

Here are the 10 Best Restaurants/Cafes of One Bonifacio High Street! 1. Elephant Grounds Elephant Grounds Manila is the Hongkong third-wave coffee franchise concept by The Standard Group (of Yabu and Ippudo fame) with the dynamic chef duo of Nicco Santos (executive chef) and Quenee Villar (formerly of Hey Handsome). In Manila, it’s known more … Continue reading 10 Best Restaurants/Cafes of One Bonifacio High Street!

Malongo Barista Atelier in Manila (Review)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

As featured in 10 Best Restaurants/Cafes of One Bonifacio High Street! Malongo Barista Atelier is a French specialty coffee studio featuring premium and organic coffees and teas plus a coffee roasting facility inside the workshop.  The chain’s first branch outside of Paris, the BGC store also serves authentic French crepes with savory versions by Chef … Continue reading Malongo Barista Atelier in Manila (Review)

SEDA Residences: Best New Family Staycation Experience in Makati!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Staycation

The 293-room SEDA Residences in Makati quietly opened its doors at Ayala North Exchange (beside Makati Med) and quickly became the preferred 4-star hotel among those working in offices and embassies around the area. Though quite busy on weekdays, it becomes a haven for those looking for an intimate staycation with the family on weekends. … Continue reading SEDA Residences: Best New Family Staycation Experience in Makati!

PIN WEI: Seda’s Most Anticipated Chinese Restaurant in Vertis North! (Review)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

PIN WEI is the first specialty Chinese restaurant of the SEDA Hotels group with the flagship branch at SEDA Vertis North. Its promise of “good taste” is assured by the Chinese culinary team headed by Executive Chinese Chef Hann Furn Chen of Tin Hau fame. We celebrated Ama’s birthday here with the family, and here … Continue reading PIN WEI: Seda’s Most Anticipated Chinese Restaurant in Vertis North! (Review)

Test Kitchen 2.0 by Chef Josh Boutwood in Rockwell

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

As featured in 10 Best NEW Homegrown Restaurants in Manila of 2019! The Test Kitchen 2.0 moved from the actual test kitchen of the Bistro Academy in Kamagong to the posh neighborhood of Rockwell with bigger space, a la carte versions (vs tasting menu) and the cool kitchen lab playground of Chef Josh Boutwood. We … Continue reading Test Kitchen 2.0 by Chef Josh Boutwood in Rockwell

George Town SUPER STEAK: How Mibrasa-Cooked Meats Ruined the Steak Experience Anywhere Else

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

As featured in 10 Best Restaurants/Cafes of One Bonifacio High Street! George Town Super Steak is a steak house specializing in steaks and seafood cooked in the Spanish Mibrasa closed charcoal grill oven. The Mibrasa-cooked meats have a nice sear and are not dry because the oven keeps the juice sealed into the meat. Once … Continue reading George Town SUPER STEAK: How Mibrasa-Cooked Meats Ruined the Steak Experience Anywhere Else

Nature Escape – Coron: Emerging Trend in Exploring the Philippines! @ Discovery Fleet

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

Finally, you can now cruise from Manila to Coron on Discovery Fleet’s live aboard boat designed with the lifestyle non-diver market. Cruisin’ with your friends and family is the best way to travel around the Philippine archipelago—exploring islands by day, traveling by sea by night. Watch the Manila-Coron cruise: Emerging Trend to Travel the Philippines: … Continue reading Nature Escape – Coron: Emerging Trend in Exploring the Philippines! @ Discovery Fleet

PUTIEN: What to Expect at 1-Michelin-Starred Fujian Cuisine now in Manila

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

One-Michelin-starred Singapore-based restaurant PUTIEN is now finally here in Manila, thanks to the Vikings Group. Its name is a tribute to owner Mr. Fong Chi Chung’s hometown Putian City, a coastal suburb in the province of Fujian in China. Putien is known for its light, down-to-earth and flavorful food with emphasis on fresh and seasonal … Continue reading PUTIEN: What to Expect at 1-Michelin-Starred Fujian Cuisine now in Manila

a mano: Best New Italian Restaurant in Manila!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

As featured in 10 Best NEW Homegrown Restaurants in Manila of 2019! Located at Rockwell’s Power Plant Mall in Makati, a mano is a modern Italian restaurant by Amado Fores—son of Asia’s Best Female Chef, Margarita Fores—that promises faithful and fresh Italian food. a mano means “by hand,” pertaining to the handcrafted quality of the … Continue reading a mano: Best New Italian Restaurant in Manila!

LEGOLAND Malaysia: 12 Secrets to Know Before You Go!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

LEGOLAND Malaysia: 20+ Tips for an ‘Everything is Awesome’ Trip in 2020! If you are planning a trip to Legoland Malaysia with your family, here are 12 secrets you need to know before you go.   LEGOLAND MALAYSIA RESORT LL Malaysia Taman Tema Sdn Bhd 7 Jalan LEGOLAND, Bandar Medini Iskandar Malaysia 79250 Iskandar Puteri … Continue reading LEGOLAND Malaysia: 12 Secrets to Know Before You Go!