Category: #Restaurants

A Taste of Ethiopia in Manila! #crossculturesXeatethio by @CherylTiu @VaskManila

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Awesome Festivals, Food

Check out The GAGGAN Experience in Manila! #GagganCrossCultures by @CherylTiu @VaskManila. (Watch A Taste of Ethiopia in Manila!) The first Cross Cultures Dinner in Manila featuring Ethiopian Food was recently organized by Cross Cultures by Cheryl Tiu, featuring Hong Kong-based Helina Tesega of Eat Ethio in collaboration with Chef J. Luis Gonzales of Vask Manila. Journalist Cheryl Tiu founded Cross Cultures on … Continue reading A Taste of Ethiopia in Manila! #crossculturesXeatethio by @CherylTiu @VaskManila

SIAMAROI THAI: The Best Thai (Hole-in-the-Wall) Resto in Manila? (A Review)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

SiamAroi is a hole-in-the-wall Thai restaurant from Chef Nun and his wife Passon, who are originally from Pattaya in Thailand.  They moved to the Philippines because of their son Kris who is studying in Manila to become a doctor. Siam is the old name of Thailand and Aroi means “yummy” in Thai. Most people who have been … Continue reading SIAMAROI THAI: The Best Thai (Hole-in-the-Wall) Resto in Manila? (A Review)

La Comida Mexicana: A Mexican Food Fest @DiamondHotelPH

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Awesome Festivals, Food

“La Comida Mexicana”, a Mexican food festival at Diamond Hotel Philippines is a celebration of the rich flavors that Mexico has to offer. Running from the 16th of September to the 20th, you can eat your heart out during lunch or dinner at the Corniche. In line with Mexico’s National Day, Diamond Hotel Philippines flew … Continue reading La Comida Mexicana: A Mexican Food Fest @DiamondHotelPH

What to Expect at the 30th Negros Trade Fair

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: Awesome Festivals, Food

The 30th Negros Trade Fair features the best of Negros Island on September 16-20, 2015 at the Glorietta Activity Center. Find the islands best cuisines from the famous chicken inasal, sweets and pasalubong goodies that Negros is known for. Buy hand-crafted and distinctive lamps, paintings and other home accessories, furniture, fashion accessories, bags for all … Continue reading What to Expect at the 30th Negros Trade Fair

FAT by Chef Mikel Zaguirre (A Review) #MakeMeFAT @FatRestaurant

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

FAT is a comfort food restaurant featuring “fat” food conceptualized by Chef Mikel Zaguirre of Locavore fame. Renee Figueroa, the owner of Izumi Sake Bar, decided to revamp the concept into what is now one of the most talked about restaurants in Burgos Circle in BGC. We tried FAT twice, first with the family and … Continue reading FAT by Chef Mikel Zaguirre (A Review) #MakeMeFAT @FatRestaurant

Most Remarkable Ultimate Taste Test Ever @AyalaMalls! (Photo Essay) #UTT15

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines, Events, Food, Ultimate Taste Test

Thank you to all the foodies and food purveyors who attended the 13th Ultimate Taste Test 2015, held for the first time at Glorietta Activity Center, Ayala Malls! We had a good mix of savory and sweet products from 40+ new vendors and over 80+ yummy dishes. The venue offered better exposure for the concessionaires … Continue reading Most Remarkable Ultimate Taste Test Ever @AyalaMalls! (Photo Essay) #UTT15

How to Build a Resto: BACKYARD KITCHEN Episode 1 (OAP TV)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

How To Build A Resto (Our Awesome Planet TV Series) Have you ever wondered about the processes that go into launching a successful restaurant business? Join Our Awesome Planet TV as we go behind the scenes to give you an All-Exclusive glimpse into the makings of some of Metro Manilas newest culinary endeavors. I’m excited … Continue reading How to Build a Resto: BACKYARD KITCHEN Episode 1 (OAP TV)

Foodie Survival Guide to Ultimate Taste Test 2015! @AyalaMalls @GloriettaTweets

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines, Events, Food, Ultimate Taste Test

We are all set for Ultimate Taste Test 2015 this coming September 12, Saturday 11am to 9pm for the first time at Glorietta Activity Center! We have a total of 45+ Food Purveyors for this ultimate foodie battle hosted by the ultimate foodie host – Spanky Enriquez! Here’s the Foodie Survival Guide to Ultimate Taste Test … Continue reading Foodie Survival Guide to Ultimate Taste Test 2015! @AyalaMalls @GloriettaTweets

EARTH KITCHEN: Our Favorite ‘Relatively Healthy’ Social Dining Resto, now in BGC!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

EARTH KITCHEN is a farm-to-table restaurant concept from Got Heart Foundation by Melissa Yeung, in partnership with Hizon’s Catering by Chef David Hizon and Chef JR Trani. It serves relatively healthier, yummy comfort food, with ingredients coming from Got Heart Farms in Tarlac and marginalized communities from Luzon to Mindanao. They decided to transfer their Kitchen 56 Makati … Continue reading EARTH KITCHEN: Our Favorite ‘Relatively Healthy’ Social Dining Resto, now in BGC!

SINGLE ORIGIN: All-Day Western Breakfast + Breakfast Cocktails + Lamill Coffee (First Look)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

9/16/15 Updated: We finally tried the waffles & pancakes. Please see what we think below… SINGLE ORIGIN is a one-stop neighborhood café in BGC, serving all-day Western breakfast, coffee, craft beers, and spirits by the Nikkei group. Its name is a tribute to Single Origin coffees.  I thought it was just a coffee and drinking place … Continue reading SINGLE ORIGIN: All-Day Western Breakfast + Breakfast Cocktails + Lamill Coffee (First Look)