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Shambala is a secret garden place in Silang, Cavite named after a mythical Himalayan Kingdom of tranquility and happiness. Amidst the lush garden is a Living Museum of modern Filipino art, Cordilleran culture and slow-food Filipino cuisine. It is a work in progress and it’s awesome to visit while most people have yet to discover … Continue reading SHAMBALA SILANG: Hidden Art Garden Paradise!
Txoko (Chock-O) is a modern Spanish restaurant in Manila specializing in Basque and Castilian cooking as inspired by Basque gastronomic societies where members come together to cook and experiment together like a family. It was recognized as Best New Restaurant for 2022 by Tatler Dining Philippines. Here’s what to expect to help you plan your … Continue reading TXOKO ASADOR: Best Lechazo (Roasted Lamb) Experience in Manila!
Casa Buenas, literally translated as ‘good house’, features the best of Filipino Spanish food with a Bahay na Bato-inspired architecture and a welcoming casual Filipino fine dining service. You’ll love the generous spaces as you enter. It’s intimidating but at the same time inviting—the kind of place you can celebrate your milestones safely with loved … Continue reading Casa Buenas: The Best Filipino Spanish Resto @ResortsWorldManila
Cafe Fleur is Chef Sau’s tribute to his mom, giving new life to her recipes and childhood stories. Chef Sau is regarded as one of the best chefs in Manila, a promise to his mom fulfilled. We followed his delicious culinary career from Villa Cafe and the original Cafe Fleur in Pampanga (now 25 Seeds), … Continue reading Cafe Fleur: Best New Poblacion Restaurant by Chef Sau!
One World Deli is a pandemic-born specialty food market curated by PYC Foods Corporation, featuring a selection of premium ingredients and beverages made by international purveyors and local food artisans. Each product has a delicious story to tell, each originating either from the US, Europe, Australia or the Philippines. How delicious is One World Deli? … Continue reading One World Deli: Eating Around the World in One Deli (A Review)
Deo Gracias, which means “Thanks (be) to God,” is the Modern Spanish Restaurant by Chef Heny Sison in collaboration with Spanish Chef Alex Del Hoyo Gomez. It’s probably the best Spanish Restaurant in the Quezon City area that can rival the ones in Makati & BGC. We were intrigued by Deo Gracias ever since they … Continue reading Deo Gracias: Best Spanish Restaurant in QC
Haliya is City of Dreams Manila’s ode to Modern Filipino Cuisine with Chef de Cuisine Edmundo San Jose at the helm. It is named after the most beautiful goddess of the moonlight in Bicolano Mythology. It’s a Filipino restaurant that we can all be proud of—reimagining our cuisine with subtle innovations, using the freshest mix … Continue reading HALIYA: Goddess of Modern Filipino Cuisine
Updated 2023 blog post: The Fatted Calf Reopens in Tagaytay! (First Look) Happy first year anniversary to The Fatted Calf by Chef Jay Jay and Rhea Sycip, the best new restaurant in the Silang area in the Covid pandemic era! After surviving Covid and its business impact on the restaurant industry, they continue to innovate … Continue reading The Fatted Calf: One Year of Deliciousness!
Tahanan Bistro is the most beautiful restaurant in Manila. It blossomed during the pandemic with its al fresco garden ambiance unrivaled in a city brimming with fine dining restos, with interiors full of art stories curated by Benji Reyes and food—rooted in Filipino heritage and ingredients—by Chef Kevin Tuason. Ang ganda! This is the place … Continue reading Tahanan Bistro: The Most Beautiful Restaurant in Manila! (A Review)
Jones All Day is the grown-up bistro version of the Mr. Jones diner concept and the latest restaurant concept from the Raintree Group in the iconic Serendra neighborhood spot of Chelsea and Motto Motto. It’s a neighborhood bistro concept featuring the most-craved for dishes paired with the best cocktails, coffees, and shakes for your all-day … Continue reading Jones All Day Bistro: The Best of Raintree Chef Kalel Chan!
