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The double-fried crispy pork specialty of Ilocos is glorified in this Bagnet-themed hole-in-the-wall resto in Makati. This place feels like Fat Michael’s and serves good food with warm service. It is named after its street number address: 8065 Estrella. It is owned by Alain Nadal (older brother of a popular singer of our generation — … Continue reading 8065 Bagnet, Bagnet-Inspired Hole-in-the-Wall
Read First:OAP | Get Ready for the Ultimate Taste Test 7.0 on Nov. 17!OAP | Your Ultimate Taste Test 7.0 Checklist. Are you ready? We are ready to announce the “Yummy 14” winners of Ultimate Taste Test 7.0 at Mercato Centrale in Bonifacio Global City! 🙂 Before we count down the top 14 winners, here’s a photo recap of … Continue reading Ultimate Taste Test 7.0: And the Winners are…
Here are the Top 30 winners of Rockwell’s Ultimate Taste Test: 1. Carmen’s BEST Ice Cream Indeed! 4.24 2. Luigi Muhlach’s Phillychanga 4.11
Read First: The Cheese Steak Shop: Authentic Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich, Anyone? The Cheese Steak Shop’s The King of Philly! Ever since my first visit to The Cheese Steak Shop in Manila (where I was disappointed with the quality of their bread), I’ve always wondered how an Amoroso Roll would taste like. Some say most shops in … Continue reading Amoroso Rolls…the Secret to Authentic Philly Cheese Steak?
1/19/2012: To P.F. Chang’s or Not to P.F. Chang’s in Manila? In my recent trip to the U.S., I found out that when people crave Chinese food they either go to a quick serve Panda Express or to one of the most popular American Chinese restaurant chains there — P.F. Chang’s China Bistro. P.F. Chang’s, with its … Continue reading P.F. Chang’s in Manila?
Chipotle is named after the Mexican seasoning made from smoked Red Jalapeno peppers. I’ve always wondered why foodies keep raving about Chipotle and why it inspired Ristras, Chihuahua and Faburrito here in Manila. It’s been said that it changed the way people look at a burrito — “It’s not just a burrito. It’s a foil-wrapped, hand-crafted, … Continue reading My Chipotle Experience
Here are the Rockwell UTT Winners for the Beverage Category: Rockwell UTT Drinks Winner #1:EL KAPITAN FOOD ENTERPRISE4.25 165 foodies rated 5- Awesome! I would recommend it! 77 foodies rated 4- I love it! 46 foodies rated 3- We had a good time. 13 foodies rated 2- It is OK. 4 foodies rated 1- Thanks, but it could be better. El Kapitan is a consistent … Continue reading El Kapitan’s Spiced Chai, Party Fuel’s Mojito Mocktail and Arizona Iced Tea
I’ve always believed that one’s lasting legacy is the greatest gift one can ever give to family, friends, and community of fans. I admire how Milagros Leelin-Yee and Clarita Leelin-Go, the founders of Goldilocks, decided to reveal their closely guarded secret recipes on what made Goldilocks the most-loved pasalubong, pang-regalo and pambaon brand in the … Continue reading Goldilocks Secrets Revealed!
9/19/2015 Update: CARMEN’S BEST: The Secret Behind One of the Best Ice Creams in the World? Rockwell UTT Winner #1: CARMEN’S BEST ICE CREAM4.24 200 foodies rated 5- Awesome! I would recommend it! 132 foodies rated 4- I love it! 74 foodies rated 3- We had a good time. 8 foodies rated 2- It is OK. 2 foodies rated 1- Thanks, but it could be better. … Continue reading Carmen’s BEST Ice Cream Indeed!
Rockwell UTT Winner #2:LUIGI’S Phillychanga and Chicken Cordon Bleu4.11 291 foodies rated 5- Awesome! I would recommend it!239 foodies rated 4- I love it!120 foodies rated 3- We had a good time. 38 foodies rated 2- It is OK. 4 foodies rated 1- Thanks, but it could be better. Luigi received the most number of I love it! (4) ratings with 239 foodies, and the … Continue reading Luigi Muhlach’s Phillychanga
