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Baliwag is one of our go-to lechon manoks for those times we just want our simple comfort food favorites. We did not know they also serve an extensive selection of other ready-to-cook and ready-to-fry Filipino food that we usually crave for. But the question is, is it any good? We did a taste test of … Continue reading BALIWAG: Best of Baliwag’s Lutong Pinoy!
Kobe Jones, the new Sushi X Steak, “East meets West” concept by Manila’s renowned Chef Tom Hines, is the next evolution of his previous famed restaurant, Wasabi X Smith Steakhouse. It’s definitely not fusion, and this is the food Manila is craving for after the lockdowns. Chef Tom wants to provide employment to chefs and … Continue reading Kobe Jones (Sushi X Steak) by Chef Tom Hines
Kiwami is currently the Best Food Hall concept in Manila and the number 1 restaurant in Bonifacio High Street in the post-pandemic era. This “extreme” concept by The Standard Group features the best of authentic Japanese food recognized as one of the best Ramen, Katsu, Tempura Tendon, and Yakitori concepts in Japan. We had an … Continue reading Kiwami Japanese Food Hall: The Best of Japan!
Post pandemic dining introduces innovation from first-time restaurateurs armed with new concepts, youthful POV, and fresh capital. I’m excited for the next wave of dining concepts with safety as the number 1 priority, focus on design and quality of food + drinks. Here are our first impressions of Three Squares Bar + Cafe by the … Continue reading Three Squares Bar + Cafe @ The Design Story (First Impressions)
šNurture Wellness, Tagaytay š£ Read first: The Farmer’s Table Tagaytay Experience The N Cafe in Tagaytay, as I call it. It’s like M Cafe version 2 in a post pandemic al fresco garden setting with farm-to-table freshness. Imagine getting out of your home quarantine and enjoying a deliciously legit Filipino feast amidst the safety of … Continue reading Best Filipino Restaurant Meal We Had in Tagaytay @ Farmer’s Table
Before I thought that chefs opening restaurants during the pandemic is crazy. But I was inspired by the story of Chef Aaron’s EAPPOC (pronounced as epoch). Easy as Pie Piece of Cake (EAPPOC) by Chef Aaron Lau is a pizza place specializing on Detroit-style pizzaācrispy on the outside with just the right amount of āfricoā … Continue reading EAPPOC: Easy as Pie, Piece of Cake by Chef Aaron Lau
I still can’t believe that we were able to prepare our favorite Thai dishes at home thanks to Chef Him who made this possible. What makes this remote cooking training session effective is that it is targeted to common people at home using common ingredients at home, and if needed sourcing the specialized ingredients. Here’s … Continue reading Our Chef HIM-Possible Experience
Meet Barbara Ann Reyes-Javelosa, also known as Bambi, a home-based food entrepreneur based in Makati known for her Premium Japanese Feast you can enjoy at home! I remember when Bambi was starting with her home-based business before the pandemic, you could already taste her passion in her food creations. During the quarantine, she became famous … Continue reading Bambi’s Gourmet Kitchen: Premium Japanese Feast at Home
Our moms deserve the best food gifts in the world to celebrate the biggest annual tribute to our loving mothers. These are our favorite celebration food this 2021 that you can order for delivery from the best home-based entrepreneurs in Manila. Happy Mother’s Day from our family to yours! Related Blog Post: 10 Gifts for … Continue reading Best Mother’s Day Food Gift Ideas in Manila
Read the Feature: The Best Restaurants in Boracay 2021 Los Indios Bravos is the only restobar in Boracay that serves good food and good craft beer on tap. It’s even better than the gastropubs in Manila. With Chef Martin Jickain and Chef Mike Katindig at the helm, they are surviving the pandemic because of their … Continue reading Los Indios Bravos: Boracay’s #1 GastroPub
