ARIA Mania in Manila?

ARIA was the talk of the town when it first opened in D’Mall Boracay in 2003. Foodies raved about its homemade pasta and wood-fire oven pizzas (see: Top5 Bora Restos!, and What’s New in Boracay in 2010?). After 9 years, it finally opened its doors in Manila. 🙂 We’re curious to know if it would create … Continue reading ARIA Mania in Manila?

La Girolle’s Tasting Menu by Chef Ian Padilla

Review Shortlink: http://oap.ph/LaGirolle | QR Code: http://oap.ph/LaGirolleQRCode It was Chef Ian Padilla’s dream to open his own restaurant. After 11 years of training (which included working in a 3-star Michelin restaurant in France, a restaurant stint in the now-closed Mezzaluna, and opening Fireplace in Malate), Chef Ian finally opened his own La Girolle last October. La Girolle is … Continue reading La Girolle’s Tasting Menu by Chef Ian Padilla

SutrA Christmas Dinner: Our First Taste of BHS Central

SutrA Restaurant and Bar is the first restaurant (but the second establishment after Jamba Juice) that opened in Bonifacio High Street Central. BHS Central promises to provide higher-end dining experiences from flagship restaurants of restaurant chains or signature resto concepts from known chefs. This is the 4th restaurant concept from the Nand and Kevin Prasad tandem, which … Continue reading SutrA Christmas Dinner: Our First Taste of BHS Central

Jamba Juice Opens in Manila!

Read First: Jamba Juice: 10 Interesting Things I Learned About Jamba The first Jamba Juice store in South East Asia finally opened in Bonifacio Global City! Bonifacio High Street Central Restaurants: Jamba Juice Opens in Manila! SutrA Christmas Dinner: Our First Taste of BHS Central ARIA Mania in Manila? GEISHA, an Indian-owned Japanese Vegetarian Restaurant You’ll … Continue reading Jamba Juice Opens in Manila!

Jamba Juice: 10 Interesting Things I Learned About Jamba

  We had the privilege of learning more about Jamba Juice, the leading healthy and active lifestyle brand in America, in our recent visit to Jamba Inc.’s headquarters in Emeryville, San Francisco. I would like to share with you the 10 Interesting Things I Learned About Jamba Juice:

5 Lessons I Learned from Cafe Scientifique Talk on The Science of Moods

Café Scientifique in partnership with The Mind Museum, regularly conducts talks about science and technology in an informal setting. Last July 30, I listened to the talk of guest scientist Dr. Ruby Manalastas, director of the Mood Clinic in St. Luke’s Medical Center about “The Science of Moods” held in Mercato Centrale.  Here are the 5 Lessons I … Continue reading 5 Lessons I Learned from Cafe Scientifique Talk on The Science of Moods

Building St. Michael the Archangel Church @ BGC a Square Meter at a Time!

Here is a chance of a lifetime for our generation to help build the Catholic Church of Bonifacio Global City, dedicated to St. Michael the Archangel. The church will be located along 39th St., North Bonifacio Triangle. This is different from the St. Michael the Archangel Chapel along MRT Avenue (formerly Bayani Road).  Here is a … Continue reading Building St. Michael the Archangel Church @ BGC a Square Meter at a Time!

The Mind Museum…Coming Soon March 2012!

Check this out: Mind Museum at Taguig First Timer’s Guide Did you know that the Philippines is the only country in Asia that does not have a world-class Science Museum? On December 2011, that is about to change as The Mind Museum — the country’s first world-class Science Museum in the heart of Bonifacio Global … Continue reading The Mind Museum…Coming Soon March 2012!

Midnight Snack @ Midnight Mercato!

Manang’s Chicken @ Midnight Mercato Finally, we launched THE weekend night market @ Bonifacio Global City last Friday & Saturday! Midnight Mercato is the weekend late night food bazaar where you can enjoy mouth-watering food finds — from home-cooked meals to gourmet signature dishes to classic street food re-invented — while listening to live acoustic … Continue reading Midnight Snack @ Midnight Mercato!

Back for 2nds, Definitely!

Chef Mikko’s Buffalo Bacon Chicharon (P285 +10% service charge). 2nd’s is a great place to hang out with friends, while enjoying food and a single malt whisky. Its laid-back vibe is certainly inviting. There, they serve comfort food and unique dishes like the crispy fried bacon with its tangy buffalo flavor and blue cheese. With … Continue reading Back for 2nds, Definitely!