DOY KUAY TEOW REUA: Best Boat Noodle Restaurant in Bangkok @migrationology

Travel Bloggers (Left-Right): Mark & Ying Wiens of Migrationology, James Clark of Nomaric Notes, & Tiffany Cu of Asia Travel Bug.  I’ve been to Bangkok a number of times, but this is the first time I’m exploring the real flavors of Thailand beyond the touristy and cliché establishments.  My food blogger friends Mark and Ying Wiens of EatingThaiFood.com introduced us to their favorite hidden place for kuay … Continue reading DOY KUAY TEOW REUA: Best Boat Noodle Restaurant in Bangkok @migrationology

MOTORINO Authentic Napoletana Pizza in Manila (A Review) @Motorino

MOTORINO is a Neapolitan-style pizzeria founded by Belgian Chef Mathieu Palombino in 2008 in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. It has branches in the East Village in New York City,  Soho, Wan Chai in Hong Kong, and now finally, in Manila. Thank you to Trisha Santos and her partners from the Basil Group for bringing an authentic Napoletana … Continue reading MOTORINO Authentic Napoletana Pizza in Manila (A Review) @Motorino

HOWZAT: Makati’s Indian Curry Buffet Friday :)

Thanks to Tina for picking an awesome meeting place for Friday lunch! 🙂 HOWZAT is a 24/7 Sports Bar in Makati popular among expats and sports fanatics who love watching live coverages of their favorite sporting events such as the FIFA World Cup and Ultimate Fighting Championships. They are also known for their Sunday Roast … Continue reading HOWZAT: Makati’s Indian Curry Buffet Friday 🙂

SIMPLE LANG: Modern Filipino Comfort Food Interpretations by Raintree

Garlic Beef Belly & Mushroom Salpicao, Thai Green Curry Gising Gising with Brown Rice, Toyo Suka and Sosy Patis SIMPLÉ LANG is the Raintree group’s modern take on Filipino Comfort food with a playful coño twist. This is for those days when you can’t decide and just want something yummy and simple. Here’s what we think about … Continue reading SIMPLE LANG: Modern Filipino Comfort Food Interpretations by Raintree

THE PERFECT PINT: Philippine Craft Beers x Filipino Food by Chef Gene Gonzalez @ThePerfectPint_PH

As featured in BEST OF TAGUIG: 10 Most Awesome NEW Restaurants in BGC & Taguig 2014!  My Perfect Pint Combination: Lengua with Crispy Garlic x Craftpoint Liberation Pale Ale. THE PERFECT PINT is a gastropub by the Tempongko brothers. It showcases Filipino Food by Chef Gene Gonzalez, paired with the best of Craft Beers in the Philippines. It’s … Continue reading THE PERFECT PINT: Philippine Craft Beers x Filipino Food by Chef Gene Gonzalez @ThePerfectPint_PH

KYOCHON PHILIPPINES: Inventor of Double-Fried Korean Fried Chicken Technique Opens in Manila! @KYOCHONPH @SMMegaMall

Featured as MEGA FASHION HALL: 10 BEST New Restaurants @SMMegaMall in 2014! KYOCHON, which started the double-fried chicken craze in South Korea in 1991, is finally in the Philippines! But Filipinos are not that familiar with the brand despite its #1 double-fried chicken status in Korea.  (For reference, BonChon was founded in 2002 but they are more popular … Continue reading KYOCHON PHILIPPINES: Inventor of Double-Fried Korean Fried Chicken Technique Opens in Manila! @KYOCHONPH @SMMegaMall

LARTIZAN Serendra: Boulangerie Française & Mariage Frères Tea Time!

LARTIZAN is the artisanal French Bakery, Restaurant, and Tea Salon of the French Baker founder, Johnlu Koa. It started as a boulangerie in partnership with Mickey’s Delicatessen along Jupiter Street. Now, it has transformed into a French Cafe, with authentic French pastries and baked products, and a European cafe ambiance. I love their signature teas from Mariage … Continue reading LARTIZAN Serendra: Boulangerie Française & Mariage Frères Tea Time!

PROST: Nurnberger Spiral and Mr. Braumeister Craft Beer @ProstBraumeister

PROST is a German Restaurant & Bar in Bonifacio Global City. They serve good German comfort food and their own signature craft beer — Mr. Braumeister — in collaboration with Craft Point Brew. The restaurant is named after the traditional German toast, where you look into the eyes of each person and say “prost!” before clinking your beer … Continue reading PROST: Nurnberger Spiral and Mr. Braumeister Craft Beer @ProstBraumeister

TIM HO WAN MANILA 添好運: World’s Cheapest Michelin-Star Restaurant Opens in Manila!

Featured as MEGA FASHION HALL: 10 BEST New Restaurants @SMMegaMall in 2014! TIM HO WAN MANILA 添好運 finally opens in Manila! It is the first international expansion after the Singapore branch, which owns the Asian franchise of this Hong Kong original. The Manila franchise is a partnership between Ricky Dee of Mesa Filipino Moderne and Todd … Continue reading TIM HO WAN MANILA 添好運: World’s Cheapest Michelin-Star Restaurant Opens in Manila!

YOUR LOCAL: Makati’s Secret Hip Neighborhood Bistro @YourLocalPH

As featured in MAKATI: 10 Most Awesome NEW Restaurants in Makati 2014! @MakeItMakati  YOUR LOCAL is a hip neighborhood bistro in Legaspi Village by Chef Denny Antonino and Nicco Santos. They serve their own fun interpretations of Southeast Asian favorites and their own unique take on all-day breakfast. I like the vibe, the well-curated menu, and the secret … Continue reading YOUR LOCAL: Makati’s Secret Hip Neighborhood Bistro @YourLocalPH