Due to popular demand, Ultimate Taste Test tickets are now available at Php 750 for foodie judges and Php 500 for kids—reserve your early bird rate with Rache at +63 917 5318949, now on a weekend! Ultimate Taste Test 2025 is a celebration of the success of home-based food entrepreneurs, start-ups and the latest food … Continue reading Announcing…. Ultimate Taste Test 2025!
Month: September 2025
ORIGINE: Handpicked Boutique Wines for Your Next Celebration
Origine, sister company of Sommelier Selection, brings to Manila over 100+ artisan wines from 60 traditional estates across Europe and South Africa, each one celebrating authenticity, terroir, and a story in every bottle. Since we didn’t really grow up with a wine culture here, the best way to learn is to sip, explore, and discover … Continue reading ORIGINE: Handpicked Boutique Wines for Your Next Celebration
FOGO DE CHÃO in Manila! (Read this before you go)
FOGO DE CHÃO debuted in Manila to fully booked tables, as diners embraced the authentic Brazilian Churrasco experience. The FULL CHURRASCO® (₱3,200/person) is no ordinary eat-all-you-can—it’s an elevated feast of unlimited premium meats, carved hot off the grill and served straight to your table. To truly enjoy it, dine with intention: begin with the finest … Continue reading FOGO DE CHÃO in Manila! (Read this before you go)
SABAI: Unapologetically Thai (First Impressions)
Sabai RestaurantG/F Shangri-La The Fort 30th Street, corner 5th Ave, Taguig, BGCAs Thai as it gets 🇹🇭 Honest flavors. Bold vibes. A whole lot of soul.@eat.sabai | Sabai | www.eatsabai.comreservations@eatsabai.com+63 995 643 7283 Sabai, the first original concept from Alex Offe and Michael J. Needham, the team behind Uma Nota Manila, has opened at Shangri-La The Fort, … Continue reading SABAI: Unapologetically Thai (First Impressions)
Announcing… Terra Madre Asia Pacific in Bacolod!
A Slow Food Festival of Farmers, Origins, and Fresh Opportunities Terra Madre Asia Pacific 2025, the first regional edition, will take place November 19–23 in Bacolod City, positioning the city as the center of the Slow Food movement in Asia & the Pacific. This bi-annual event will feature farmers, chefs, mixologists, and Slow Food advocates from across the region. … Continue reading Announcing… Terra Madre Asia Pacific in Bacolod!
IKOKA YAKITORI: So This Is What Michelin Bib Gourmand Yakitori Tastes Like in BGC?!
IKOKA YAKITORIGround Level, Two Maridien Building, Bonifacio South Street26th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, TaguigIkoka Yakitori, BGC | @ikokayakitoribgchttps://www.vikings.ph/ikoka-yakitoriikokayakitoribgc@gmail.com+639 17 793 0888 IKOKA — which means “let’s go” in Japanese — is a Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded yakitori restaurant, now open in BGC beside Baristart, brought in by the Vikings Group. Ever since we discovered Yakitori AO’Chan … Continue reading IKOKA YAKITORI: So This Is What Michelin Bib Gourmand Yakitori Tastes Like in BGC?!
Ang hirap mong mahalin, Pilipinas.
by Tourism Industry Journalist Excellence Finalist To the crazy passionate people who are in love with the Philippines, I am deeply honored to be named a finalist for the Tourism Journalist Excellence Awards by the Department of Tourism. Yet alongside this recognition, I cannot silence the anger within me over the rampant corruption in our … Continue reading Ang hirap mong mahalin, Pilipinas.
YAKINIKU KING Eat-All-You-Can-Grill now open in Manila! (₱1,599 Royal Set All-in?!)
Yakiniku KingJapanese No. 1 BBQ Restaurant! Yakiniku King 焼肉きんぐ Level 1, North Entertainment Mall, SM Mall of Asia10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.Yakiniku King 焼肉きんぐ Philippines@yakiniku_king_ph 🥩🍖 No reservations Yakiniku King, Japan’s No. 1 yakiniku BBQ grill restaurant, is now open in Manila! Known for its all-you-can-eat yakiniku sets featuring premium meats, seafood, and sides at … Continue reading YAKINIKU KING Eat-All-You-Can-Grill now open in Manila! (₱1,599 Royal Set All-in?!)
Aire³²: @WestinManilaHotel’s 32nd Floor Open-Air Bar Experience ✨
Aire³² Open Monday to Sunday, from 5PM to 1AMcantabria.manila@westin.com+63 928 550 8109@aire32.manila Aire³², the Westin Manila’s 32nd-floor open-air bar, is now open! This much-anticipated rooftop destination—just across from Cantabria—offers crafted cocktails, tapas, pintxos, and vibrant vibes with a live DJ and the fresh Ortigas air. First impression: it feels like home—a spot to unwind with … Continue reading Aire³²: @WestinManilaHotel’s 32nd Floor Open-Air Bar Experience ✨
Inside Carmona’s Best-Kept Yakitori Secret!
Yakitori ao’chan by Suijin 酔仁【カビテの日本食】Unit 110 G/F Remington Building, Governor’s Dr, Carmona, CaviteReserve: +63 962 900 2527IG: @yakitoriaochan_by_suijin Yakitori Ao-Chan by Suijin has long been a hush-hush spot in Carmona, once “gate-kept” by Manila chefs. Recently rebranded under new owners but still helmed by the same chef, it remains a hidden gem—tucked beside Puregold in … Continue reading Inside Carmona’s Best-Kept Yakitori Secret!
