Michelin Guide Philippines 2027: Big winners, Morning-after chika & Post-award Analysis?

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

MICHELIN Guide Philippines 2027 is here, and walang natanggal na stars! At the second-edition ceremony last October 29, 2026 at the Manila Marriott Hotel, Newport World Resorts, Michelin named 127 restaurants across Manila and Environs, Cebu and Pampanga, up from 108 last year. Helm keeps its Two MICHELIN Stars, FLOW by Chef Kevin Jonathan Uy … Continue reading Michelin Guide Philippines 2027: Big winners, Morning-after chika & Post-award Analysis?

Is the Big Restaurant Dying? 10 Takeaways from Marriott’s Future of Food 2027 for Filipino Dining

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

Marriott International’s Future of Food: Asia Pacific 2027 report is built on one idea: “The Rise of Place.” Across the region, dining is getting smaller, more local, and more personal. The Philippines gets its own chapter, which describes a market developing a more confident culinary identity, with Manila increasingly recognized as a dining destination in its own … Continue reading Is the Big Restaurant Dying? 10 Takeaways from Marriott’s Future of Food 2027 for Filipino Dining

Inside KUMBA: What Makes Chef Tina Legarda’s Kitchen Michelin-Worthy?!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

(last visited: September 24, 2026) Kumba is Chef Tina Legarda’s Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in BF Homes, Parañaque, known for its creative mix of Filipino, Asian and European flavors. It’s her creative playground, a break from the comfort classics she’s known for at BF Homes favorite Bamba Bistro. The name comes from mapagkumbaba, Filipino for “humble,” … Continue reading Inside KUMBA: What Makes Chef Tina Legarda’s Kitchen Michelin-Worthy?!

PATTIE PIE by Chef Allen Buhay: What to Expect (and What to Order) at Estancia

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

last visited: October 23, 2026 Pattie Pie brings a fresh take on pizza to Estancia Mall in Pasig, offering two styles: wood-fired sourdough with a beautifully blistered crust and cast-iron pan pizza that’s crispy outside and fluffy inside. The first concept under Chooks Premium Dining (CPD), the Bounty Group’s chef-driven restaurant venture, is led by … Continue reading PATTIE PIE by Chef Allen Buhay: What to Expect (and What to Order) at Estancia

Food Avengers: The Art of the Potluck — What Did We Bring? | Dice Game Edition!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

FOOD AVENGERS is our own gang of chefs and foodies who have been assembling since 2012, united by our love for good food, great company, and discovering what’s cool to eat in Manila. Our potluck dinners are more than just a feast—they’re filled with food industry gossip, stories, and lively conversations about where to eat … Continue reading Food Avengers: The Art of the Potluck — What Did We Bring? | Dice Game Edition!

BAR PINTXOS Alabang: this Alabang Hills Spanish favorite just got even better!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

last visited: October 15, 2026 Bar Pintxos Alabang is arguably one of the best Spanish restaurants in the South, combining delicious Basque-inspired pintxos and tapas with the warm, welcoming vibe of a neighborhood gathering place. I still remember the excitement of discovering this hidden gem back in 2015. Eleven years later, Bar Pintxos has given … Continue reading BAR PINTXOS Alabang: this Alabang Hills Spanish favorite just got even better!

CASA LUISA Birthday @ San Pedro’s Filipino-French Hidden Dining Gem?!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

Casa Luisa by Chef Jen Gerodias is one of the best home-dining experiences in San Pedro, Laguna—a hidden gem tucked inside a heritage house near the San Pedro Exit. Just an easy escape from Makati, it serves Filipino cuisine elevated with French culinary techniques, making familiar flavors feel special. The restaurant is named after Chef Jen’s … Continue reading CASA LUISA Birthday @ San Pedro’s Filipino-French Hidden Dining Gem?!

Announcing… Ultimate Taste Test 2026: Have a Winning Food Product? Prove It!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

[GET YOUR FOODIE JUDGE TICKETS]Ticket price: Php 800 foodie judges | Php 500 kidsReserve your tickets now with Rache at +63 917 5318949 Have a food product that deserves to be discovered? This could be your year. Some of the most exciting food brands begin in the humblest of places: a home kitchen, a family … Continue reading Announcing… Ultimate Taste Test 2026: Have a Winning Food Product? Prove It!

Discover NAYAM: Mrs. Saldo’s Asian-French dining pop-up at Balmori Rockwell this holiday season.

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

NAYAM by Chef Rhea Rizzo returns to Balmori Rockwell for an extended Christmas pop-up, running through January 5, 2027. Its name draws from Sanskrit, evoking grace, happiness, and peace—something we could all use in Manila right now. With a menu that’s 90% new, alongside a few beloved bestsellers from Silang, NAYAM brings together comforting Asian … Continue reading Discover NAYAM: Mrs. Saldo’s Asian-French dining pop-up at Balmori Rockwell this holiday season.

ADMIRAL HOTEL MANILA: A Golden Era Staycation Escape by the Bay!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

Admiral Hotel Manila – MGallery Collection is one of the best staycation escapes in the heart of Manila, along Manila Bay. A living art gallery that pays homage to Manila’s Golden Era, it offers spacious Admiral Suites perfect for families and a Golden Era Escape package for a pampering retreat. What makes the stay truly … Continue reading ADMIRAL HOTEL MANILA: A Golden Era Staycation Escape by the Bay!