Category: Food

Le Bistro d’Agathe – Puerto Galera’s Famous French Bistro replaces Fat Michael’s

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

I was taken aback that the pioneer in Manila’s hole-in-the-wall romantic places, Fat Michael’s, has ceased operations in Makati already. We loved the kitschy ambiance and the food (even if a lot of people criticized it for its cocky service). It has now officially moved to The Frazzled Cook. When we got to Le Bistro … Continue reading Le Bistro d’Agathe – Puerto Galera’s Famous French Bistro replaces Fat Michael’s

Tamagoya! Ramen

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

   We are in search of the best ramen in Manila and, so far, Ukkokei Ramen Ron is leading, with Ramen Bar and Shinjuku battling for the second spot. We heard about this noodle house in Antipolo by Mr. Abe that foodies are raving about. My Japanese foodie friend Atsushi Matsuura confirmed that. “I really think their … Continue reading Tamagoya! Ramen

Patio Carlito & WhiteHouse on 84th by Raymund Magdaluyo

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

One of the restaurateurs that I follow is Raymund Magdaluyo, the next Larry Cruz of Manila’s restaurant scene. Like Larry, he can come up with winning restaurant concepts that boast of yummy food and a unique ambiance. Together with his cousins, he opened Patio Carlito — a tribute restaurant to his grandfather, Carlos V. Magdaluyo, … Continue reading Patio Carlito & WhiteHouse on 84th by Raymund Magdaluyo

Why Peking Garden serves the BEST Peking Duck in Manila?

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

 Read: 10 Most Awesome Chinese Restaurants in Manila! Kung Hei Fat Choi! Peking Garden undoubtedly serves the BEST Peking Duck in Manila. The crispiness of the skin and the way the duck is served are details that even Chinese restaurants in 5-star hotels cannot match. It is not a franchise but it is owned by the Maxim’s … Continue reading Why Peking Garden serves the BEST Peking Duck in Manila?

In Search of the Best Burgers in Manila…

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Food

Our Awesome Planet and Juice.PH present The Battle of the Best Burgers in Manila! Watch out for the official results to be published in Juice.PH on April 1, 2011! I learned a lot, and I can’t wait to share with you our foodie insights on these best burgers.

Va Bene Pasta Deli @ Petron – Best Authentic Italian Pasta Place in Makati!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

 Update Sept 2014: Check out the 2nd branch VA BENE Pasta Deli by Chef Massimo Veronesi @ BGC Cinemas! We’ve been hearing a lot of buzz about this Italian restaurant. According to Makati foodies, the  “Best Italian Restaurant” in the area is hidden inside a Petron Gas Station. We wanted to eat there after hearing mass … Continue reading Va Bene Pasta Deli @ Petron – Best Authentic Italian Pasta Place in Makati!

IMC (International Master Chef) Kavino Lau

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

Chef Lau showing the photo where he won a gold medal in the International Master Chef competition. Rumor has it that an International Master Chef (IMC) working for the Chinese restaurant in Heritage Hotel started his own Chinese resto in Jupiter Place (replacing Malacca). It even got the approval of foodies with discriminating taste, who … Continue reading IMC (International Master Chef) Kavino Lau

Daniele’s Casa Mia Italian Restaurant – Bellini’s of the South

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

Filipinos just love pizza. It’s a good thing then that Manila is now being invaded by international pizza franchises (i.e. Papa John’s) and different pizza concepts (like a Pizza Bar, etc.). We love pizza, too, but we like the old-school Italian pizzas — cooked with love in traditional brick ovens. We are starting to check … Continue reading Daniele’s Casa Mia Italian Restaurant – Bellini’s of the South

Dek A: Authentic Thai Hole-in-the-Wall Resto in Makati

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

Dek A is now my favorite authentic Thai restaurant in Manila. Dek means young and A stands for number 1 in class (as in Grade A). Feb, who owns and runs the restaurant, is half-Filipina and half-Thai. Although she lives in Thailand with her Filipina mom, they decided to open a restaurant in Manila. You … Continue reading Dek A: Authentic Thai Hole-in-the-Wall Resto in Makati

8 Most Awesome Filipino Restaurants in the Philippines

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

I love Filipino food, and I’m not just saying that because I’m Filipino. Filipino fare is always a celebration of what’s fresh and in season — cooked slowly with love, served with warm hospitality, and enjoyed with the laughter of family and friends. Here are the Top 8 Most Awesome Filipino Restaurants that Pinoys should … Continue reading 8 Most Awesome Filipino Restaurants in the Philippines