Category: Food

MODERN SICHUAN: A Taste of Sichuan Cuisine in BGC!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

 Read: 10 Most Awesome Chinese Restaurants in Manila! Manila is crazy about spicy food these days, and it’s just the right time to introduce MODERN SICHUAN, the first modern Sichuan-themed restaurant in Manila.  Sichuan is my favorite among all the Chinese cuisines because of its unique hotness and distinctive flavors. Sichuan usually refers to the cuisines … Continue reading MODERN SICHUAN: A Taste of Sichuan Cuisine in BGC!

EL CHUPACABRA: Yummy Street Tacos and the “Goat Sucker” Reinvention of @Mexicali!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

EL CHUPACABRA is the hottest street tacos hang-out place in Makati conceptualized by Dixie Mabanta of Mexicali, Cafe Mediterranean, Fishbar Boracay fame. It is located in the current commisary of Mexicali which turned into a street tacos resto with a Mission St. Sanfo vibe. It is named after the legendary crypid El Chupacabra which literally … Continue reading EL CHUPACABRA: Yummy Street Tacos and the “Goat Sucker” Reinvention of @Mexicali!

PROJECT PIE Philippines: The Customize-Your-Own-Pizza-Pie Project by James Markham now in Manila!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

PROJECT PIE Philippines is an artisan-inspired create-your-own-pizza place conceptualized by James Markham who pioneered the Chipotle-style assembly- line custom pizza niche. This is James’ custom-made pizza version 2.0 concept after his earlier pizza resto concept — Knockout Pizzeria, New York Style Pizza, MOD (Made On Demand) Pizza, and Pieology.  It is the first international franchise outside … Continue reading PROJECT PIE Philippines: The Customize-Your-Own-Pizza-Pie Project by James Markham now in Manila!

ULTIMATE TASTE TEST Tickets 2013 Now Available @PowerPlantMall :)

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

Update Sept. 6, 2013: Countdown to Ultimate Taste Test 2013 @ Rockwell… 8 Days to go!  Read First: Announcing… Rockwell’s 3rd Ultimate Taste Test 2013 on September 14, Saturday! Finally, we are now selling tickets to Ultimate Taste Test 2013!  What: Rockwell’s Ultimate Taste Test — Be a Food Critic for a Day!When: September 14, 2013, Saturday, … Continue reading ULTIMATE TASTE TEST Tickets 2013 Now Available @PowerPlantMall 🙂

RAMEN NAGI BUTAO 豚王: Black King, Red King & Green King Ramen in Manila!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

RAMEN NAGI’S BUTAO 豚王 Ramen is hailed as the BEST Ramen in Hong Kong by most foodies. It was established by Ramen Master Chef Ikuta Satoshi in Shibuya, Tokyo in 2006. It’s a young, authentic and very creative ramen house which is easy to find by just following the long queues. They have RAMEN NAGI branches in … Continue reading RAMEN NAGI BUTAO 豚王: Black King, Red King & Green King Ramen in Manila!

GINZA BAIRIN MANILA: BEST Katsudon, Kurobuta Rosu Tonkatsu and Unagi Katsu @GinzaBairinPH

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

GINZA BAIRIN pioneered the modern Katsu House in Japan in Ginza, the luxurious district in Tokyo, in 1927. It’s a boutique family-ran Katsu franchise with branches in Tokyo, Hawaii, Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Seoul and now in Manila. Ginza Bairin’s claim to fame is that they invented the modern Tonkatsu sauce formulated by pharmacist epicurean … Continue reading GINZA BAIRIN MANILA: BEST Katsudon, Kurobuta Rosu Tonkatsu and Unagi Katsu @GinzaBairinPH

BACON RECIPES: How do you like your Bacon? Crispy vs. Chewy?

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Food

(Guest Blog Post by Liz Yin from our friends from Curate Hub) (Bacon | Image credit: rikomatic) Hey there Bacon Fanatic! Not one yet? No worries. Just wanted to share some creative bacon treats and discuss crispy vs. chewy bacon.  Which do you prefer? We often eat bacon with eggs or some other breakfast items but … Continue reading BACON RECIPES: How do you like your Bacon? Crispy vs. Chewy?

MAGOSABURO MANILA: Mago Kaiseki & Japanese Wagyu Steak on Lava Stone with Wine Pairings!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

MAGOSABURO is a posh Japanese restaurant and wine bar hailing from the Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan founded in 2009. The Mago Manila franchise specializes on Mago Kaiseki which is a 9-course set (think degustation) with Japanese Wagyu steak cooked on a Lava Stone as the highlight. Some foodies are familiar with the Magosaburou in Singapore … Continue reading MAGOSABURO MANILA: Mago Kaiseki & Japanese Wagyu Steak on Lava Stone with Wine Pairings!

Announcing… Rockwell’s 3rd Ultimate Taste Test 2013 on September 14, Saturday! (Now Open for Applications!)

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

Update Sept. 6, 2013: Countdown to Ultimate Taste Test 2013 @ Rockwell… 8 Days to go!  Finally, we are ready to announce the most exciting tasting event that most food lovers and connoisseurs in Manila are waiting for.  Our Awesome Planet and San Miguel Lifestyle Brews present the 3rd Rockwell’s Ultimate Taste Test 2013, the celebrated food tasting event, … Continue reading Announcing… Rockwell’s 3rd Ultimate Taste Test 2013 on September 14, Saturday! (Now Open for Applications!)

VICTORINO’S: Sunday Lunch @ Authentic Ilocano-Filipino Homey Restaurant in Quezon City :)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

VICTORINO’S is a homey restaurant in Quezon City specializing in authentic Ilocano-Filipino dishes with signature cakes by Heny Sison. It is owned by DV Savellano, the vice governor of Ilocos Sur, his sister Queenie Paras, and family friend Chef Heny Sison. It is a tribute to their father and patriarch of the Savellano’s of Ilocos. Finally, we … Continue reading VICTORINO’S: Sunday Lunch @ Authentic Ilocano-Filipino Homey Restaurant in Quezon City 🙂