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Update 12/16/2015: DIN TAI FUNG Philippines: Chocolate Lava Xiao Long Bao & Golden Lava Salted Egg Yolk Bun! (A Review) DIN TAI FUNG is the Legendary Xiao Long Bao (steamed dumplings) restaurant in Taiwan that a lot of Pinoy foodies visiting Taiwan and Hongkong are raving about. Established in 1974, it was: named among the Top 10 … Continue reading DIN TAI FUNG Experience @ Taipei 101!
Village Tavern is a high-end American Restaurant Chain from the group that brought Friday’s and Italianni’s to Manila. Although it was established way back in 1984 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, most Filipinos are not familiar with this brand. We were curious and tried it out… Bonifacio High Street Central Restaurants: Jamba Juice Opens in Manila! … Continue reading VILLAGE TAVERN, a Higher-End Friday’s?
The Korean craze in Manila just got even more interesting with the opening of the first branch outside Korea of the legendary Bulgogi of Mrs. Bun-Im Koo (from the Sariwon town in North Korea). Most Filipinos are not familiar with the brand except for the Korean community that immediately patronized the restaurant. Filipinos tend to … Continue reading SARIWON’s Bulgogi and Galbi Korean Barbecue!
It’s nice to know there still are places in Baguio that have not succumbed to the temptation of over-commercialization and the greed of cutting down all the trees to give way to “development and progress”. There are three places that you should absolutely avoid in Baguio:1). the overcommercialized Session Road;2). the allegedly corrupt Camp John … Continue reading HOTEL ELIZABETH and BLISS CAFE in Baguio
Eleven Tables, found near the food street of Kapitolyo in Pasig, has an interesting concept — it specializes in different fondue servings–from cheese, to savory, to sweet. 🙂 It is located in the Ace Water Spa building in Kapitolyo and is a good hangout after enjoying your swim in Ace Water Spa. A perfect getaway … Continue reading Eleven Tables and Ace Water Spa
Story has it that Eve (or Tita Eve, as most people would call her) migrated to Baguio and built an organic garden to nourish her cancer-stricken husband with organic food everyday. She opened her home for lunch (by reservation only) to share the delicious and healthy food with others. It was our final day in … Continue reading Eve’s Garden Organic Lunch
Junjie Abella is best known for Chili Peppers, which is credited with starting the boom of the famed Magsaysay Strip in Naga City. Last year, he opened The Plantation Bar and Bistro along Carlos Palanca in Makati. Harvest Gastro Pub is the resto sequel (after you plant, you harvest), with more emphasis on good food. Take … Continue reading HARVEST Gastro Pub in BGC
I can still remember the story when Cafe by the Ruins was about to close down: They announced the last day of operations, and then a lot of Manileños decided to go up to Baguio and pay tribute to the restaurant. Ever since that time, they were touched by how much foodies love Cafe by … Continue reading Cafe by the Ruins Breakfast!
Good ambiance + signature comfort food + really good dessert = Kitchen’s Best. From being a hidden resto in Karrivin Plaza along Pasong Tamo, it has become one of the loveliest signature restaurants in BGC. Kitchen’s Best certainly knows that the way to the Filipino’s heart is not only through yummy main dishes but also … Continue reading Kitchen’s Best @ BGC!
Happy Tummy is a Thai resto hidden just across the horseback riding area in Wright Park. The first time we went to Wright Park, we did not even notice that there was a good place to eat nearby. (Thanks to JP Alipio for the tip about Happy Tummy!) I loved this combined experience of horseback … Continue reading HAPPY TUMMY & Wright Park
