Category: Manila Life

SM AURA: Premier Shopping & Foodie Supermarket Haven + Sky Park @SMAuraPremier Taguig! (First Impressions)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Awesome Festivals

UPDATE 1/12/13: SM AURA EATS: 10 Most Awesome Restaurants @SMAuraPremier to Kick Off Your SM Aura Food Trip this 2014! SM AURA PREMIER is the high-end shopping mall of Henry Sy’s SM Group, located in the Bonifacio Civic Center in Taguig. Some call it the SM Mothership because of its unique design and because it’s the … Continue reading SM AURA: Premier Shopping & Foodie Supermarket Haven + Sky Park @SMAuraPremier Taguig! (First Impressions)

MESCLUN BISTRO (formerly Cuillere) by Chef Katrina Kuhn-Alcantara in Serendra

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Bonifacio Global City, Food

MESCLUN BISTRO is the casual version of the MESCLUN Restaurant & Cafe in Linden Suites by Chef Katrina Kuhn-Alcantara, also the creator of Chuck’s Deli, Paulene Chocolats Suisses, and the now-defunct Cuillere French restaurant. Its name is inspired by the mixture of culinary inspirations (not only from French cuisine but also from other European cuisines) … Continue reading MESCLUN BISTRO (formerly Cuillere) by Chef Katrina Kuhn-Alcantara in Serendra

COCINA CENTRALE: Where the BEST of Pampanga Meets the BEST of Manila!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Mercato

The Mercato Centrale group, organizers of the popular night food markets Midnight Mercato in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Cucina Andare in Glorietta Park, Makati, and Mezza Norte in Trinoma Mall, Quezon City, are bringing the premier food and lifestyle night market experience to the culinary center of the Philippines – Cocina Centrale at Ayala’s Marquee … Continue reading COCINA CENTRALE: Where the BEST of Pampanga Meets the BEST of Manila!

@MEZZANORTE at TRINOMA: Successful Opening Weekend in Trinoma!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Mercato

(MasterChef Ivory prepares food for you at The Sultry Chef booth @Mezza Norte)  Thank you to all the food entrepreneurs and foodies who came to support Mezza Norte’s big move to Trinoma! It is a great successful start of Mezza Norte at Trinoma — the premier Food and Lifestyle Market in the North happening every … Continue reading @MEZZANORTE at TRINOMA: Successful Opening Weekend in Trinoma!

@HEY_FISHY_FISHY: Fish & Chips with San Miguel Pale Pilsen Beer Batter @MercatoCentrale

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Mercato

Text by Nikka Sarthou and Photos by Crissy Castillo Who would have thought that the movie “Deuce Bigelow” would be the source of inspiration for a fish and chips stall?  Miguel Gregorio, the owner of Hey Fishy Fishy, actually wanted something that is different and unique. He conceptualized this food business and launched it in Mezza Norte … Continue reading @HEY_FISHY_FISHY: Fish & Chips with San Miguel Pale Pilsen Beer Batter @MercatoCentrale

Join us for the Launch of @MEZZANORTE at Trinoma today! @trinomatweets

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Mercato

Join us for the historic opening weekend launch of MEZZA NORTE Night Market at Trinoma starting today May 3, Friday and every weekend thereafter. Check out the yummy food every weekend at Trinoma: Related Blog Posts: MEZZA NORTE: Announcing the BIG MOVE to Trinoma on May 3, Friday! Join us for the Launch of @MEZZANORTE … Continue reading Join us for the Launch of @MEZZANORTE at Trinoma today! @trinomatweets

Make Your Own Awesome HAVAIANAS 2013! @HavaianasPhils

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Awesome Festivals

Make Your Own Havaianas is one of the most anticipated events every summer in Manila where you can customize your own pair of Havaianas. You can choose the colors of the sole and the strap that you like and add limited edition pins to the strap to personalize it. Here are some tips on Making Your … Continue reading Make Your Own Awesome HAVAIANAS 2013! @HavaianasPhils

ARIA CUCINA ITALIANA (Revisited): Our ARIA Favorites and Kids’ Menu @AriaCucina

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Bonifacio Global City, Food

Read first: ARIA Mania in Manila? We love trying out new restaurants, but there are times when we want to revisit places that we’ve been to simply because they’re yummy. One of our favorite Italian places in Boracay and in Manila is Aria because of the delicious pizza, pasta and salad combinations. Recently, they added innovative … Continue reading ARIA CUCINA ITALIANA (Revisited): Our ARIA Favorites and Kids’ Menu @AriaCucina

NEW YORK MINUTE: Freshly Made Home-Cooked Paninis @MercatoCentrale

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Mercato

Text by Nikka Sarthou and Photos by New York Minute If I had a minute to go and grab something to eat, it would be some sort of all-in-one meal—like a sandwich. A more fun alternative would be the panini, Italy’s version of stuffed bread or sandwich, which typically uses ciabatta that is horizontally cut in half … Continue reading NEW YORK MINUTE: Freshly Made Home-Cooked Paninis @MercatoCentrale

A Tourist’s View of Things To Do in Manila :) @MildaRatkelyte

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Attractions, Manila Life

(I’m interested to see how tourists see Manila so I asked Travel Blogger Milda of Asia Rooms to do a guest post in OAP about “A Tourist’s View of Things To Do in Manila” – Anton) (Photo by Ric_K) Previously seen as nothing more than a sprawling “concrete jungle”, Manila was typically regarded as a … Continue reading A Tourist’s View of Things To Do in Manila 🙂 @MildaRatkelyte