Month: April 2015

VASK: Chef Elena Arzak x Chef Chele Dinner Experience in Manila! @MadridFusionMNL

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

Chef Elena Arzak is a Spanish celebrity chef of the three Michelin-starred and World’s No. 8 restaurant, Arzak. One of the world’s most admired female chefs based in San Sebastian, Spain, she was recently in the country for the first time for Madrid Fusion Manila. Chef Chele of Vask hosted a Kulinarya Arzak collaboration dinner as an homage to Chef … Continue reading VASK: Chef Elena Arzak x Chef Chele Dinner Experience in Manila! @MadridFusionMNL

Awesome Camping Experience at Wanderland Festival 2015! (Photo Essay)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Awesome Festivals

Move over Coachella, here comes Wanderland 2015! Manila’s own Hippie Music and Arts Festival with chill vibes, friendly crowd, amazing music (both local and international artists), live art and imaginative attractions. Wanderland 2015 is headlined by Kid Cudi, RAC, Augustana, Youngblood Hawke, The Jungle Giants, Lewis Watson, Hale, SINYMA, Kate Torralba, Wanderband: The Strange Creatures, … Continue reading Awesome Camping Experience at Wanderland Festival 2015! (Photo Essay)

DERANGED: Can You Escape the Deranged Prison Room at Conceptrum?

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Uncategorized

DERANGED is one of Conceptrum’s mission-based live game room where the players are locked in a prison cell by a serial killer. You have to accomplish missions before you can escape the room by solving puzzles and subliminal challenges within 50 minutes. Deranged by Conceptrum71C President’s Ave. Cor. Rufino St. Paranaque City, Manila, PhilippinesTelephone: +632 218-5209Mobile: … Continue reading DERANGED: Can You Escape the Deranged Prison Room at Conceptrum?

The Secret of the Best Authentic Paella in Valencia, Spain! @ArroceriaDuna @ValenciaCity

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Travel

I’ve always wondered how authentic paella from Valencia, Spain would taste like, and how it differs from the “Filipinized” version we grew up with. Finally, I was able to visit Valencia early this year and try one of the best paella places in the city.  Here’s the secret to the best authentic paella from Arroceria … Continue reading The Secret of the Best Authentic Paella in Valencia, Spain! @ArroceriaDuna @ValenciaCity

CALDERON Makati: Spanish Tapas with Chris Urbano @MaputingCooking

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

CALDERON Makati is the third Spanish tapas bar and restaurant by Chef Monchet Carballo of Salcedo Market’s famed Sabor de Espana.  We enjoyed our Calderon dinner at the original location so much that we decided to try out the new dishes in the Makati branch with Chris Urbano of the YouTube Channel Maputing Cooking. Chris brought along some … Continue reading CALDERON Makati: Spanish Tapas with Chris Urbano @MaputingCooking

Our Filipino Chefs are all set for Madrid Fusion Manila! Are you ready? @TheMallofAsia

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Awesome Festivals

Calling all chefs and foodies… Madrid Fusion is coming to the Philippines! I’m very excited to see our favorite Filipino and Spanish Chefs share the same stage in Madrid Fusion Manila. Get exposed to the fusion of flavors in one of the biggest and most-anticipated gastronomic events this year, which will run from April 24 … Continue reading Our Filipino Chefs are all set for Madrid Fusion Manila! Are you ready? @TheMallofAsia

PAELLA GIGANTE: Cooking the Largest Paella in the Philippines! #AyalaMallsGastroFest

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Awesome Festivals

FESTIVAL DE LA PAELLA GIGANTE is an annual fund raising event of Casa Español where they cook the largest paella in the Philippines!  On its third year, the event was held at Greenbelt 3 in partnership with Ayala Malls Gastronomy Festival in celebration of Madrid Fusion Manila. Here’s a photo essay of the cooking of … Continue reading PAELLA GIGANTE: Cooking the Largest Paella in the Philippines! #AyalaMallsGastroFest

Summer BBQ Cook Out with San Miguel Lifestyle Brews! @EsquirePH @PowerPlantMall

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Awesome Festivals

Here’s a photo essay of the Summer BBQ Cookout by Esquire Philippines in partnership with San Miguel Lifestyles Brews and Rockwell Land held last April 18, Saturday at the Power Plant Mall.

World Street Food Congress: Making Filipino Food a Global Sensation! (A Photo Essay)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Awesome Festivals

WORLD STREET FOOD CONGRESS is a global conversation on promoting comfort, heritage street food culture. It aims to preserve the stories of our heritage food, professionalize the street food craft, and provide opportunities for business. It was a momentous occasion for all of us–Top Chef Paul Qui of East Side King, Top Blogger Anton Diaz … Continue reading World Street Food Congress: Making Filipino Food a Global Sensation! (A Photo Essay)

BLACKOUT: Mission Accomplished under 50 minutes at Conceptrum

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: Mystery Rooms

BLACKOUT is one of Conceptrum’s mission based live game room where players are set to solve mini puzzles and subliminal challenges in a race to accomplish the goal before the clock times out. Your Mission is to solve the widespread blackouts that are threatening to paralyze your town. Find the backup power source and let … Continue reading BLACKOUT: Mission Accomplished under 50 minutes at Conceptrum