Verona Brunch Club @ Swissôtel Clark (Is it Worth It?)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

Verona Brunch Club (VBC) is the signature Sunday brunch of Ristorante di Verona at Swissôtel Clark. It features free-flowing food, alcoholic, and non-alcoholic beverages. The food is presented as an order-all-you-can curated à la carte menu (not a buffet) so that the food is fresh upon order. The drinks are served on tableside carts, accompanied … Continue reading Verona Brunch Club @ Swissôtel Clark (Is it Worth It?)

Subic Bay Yacht Club Staycation (2023)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines, Subic

Subic Bay Yacht Club is a landmark establishment in Subic that is worth the drive. Our last visit was when it was being renovated, and we were glad to see that they have finished replacing all the carpets with tiles and are continuing to restore it to its former glory. Every long weekend in August, … Continue reading Subic Bay Yacht Club Staycation (2023)

THAI BBQ: Authentic Thai SELECT Restaurants in Vertis North and Pasig

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

Thai BBQ Manila is an American franchise with branches in Los Angeles and Manila. They serve authentic Thai cuisine using high-quality ingredients and offer the biggest portions among all Thai restaurants in the metro. Thai BBQ Vertis North and Thai BBQ Tiendesitas have been awarded the prestigious Thai SELECT recognition by the Ministry of Commerce, … Continue reading THAI BBQ: Authentic Thai SELECT Restaurants in Vertis North and Pasig

MOO BAAN KRUNG THAI: Authentic Thai Restaurant in Marikina City

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

Moo Baan Krung Thai stands as one of the country’s most enduring and authentic Thai restaurants, having been located in Marikina for 38 years. Founded by Beatriz “Betty” Srimata and her Thai husband, Chef Sorn, it began as a modest stall in the public market before blossoming into a cozy Thai restaurant at Marikina’s Liwasang … Continue reading MOO BAAN KRUNG THAI: Authentic Thai Restaurant in Marikina City

Benjarong Vol. III: Best Thai Degustation in Manila! (Is it Worth it?)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

Benjarong Experience Vol. III is the last part of the Thai Degustation trilogy by Chef Watcharaphon “Ja” Yongbanthom. This third iteration is a collaboration with Chef Bo Songvisava and Dylan Jones of the Michelin-starred Bo.lan in Bangkok. It features authentic Thai recipes inspired by Chef Ja’s latest culinary trip back to her roots, with innovative … Continue reading Benjarong Vol. III: Best Thai Degustation in Manila! (Is it Worth it?)

1st Thai Select Festival at Gyud Food Market

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

The First Thai Select Festival was held in Manila from August 18-20, 2023, at Gyud Food. The festival featured five of the best authentic Thai restaurants in the country, all of which have been awarded the Thai Select seal of approval. The restaurants were Greyhound Cafe Philippines, Mango Tree Manila, Moo Baan Krung Thai, Nara … Continue reading 1st Thai Select Festival at Gyud Food Market

SAMYAN: Authentic Thai Street Food by Chef Tonn

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

Samyan serves authentic Thai street food crafted by Chef ThiTid “Tonn” Tassanakajohn, renowned for his excellence at Le Du Bangkok, and rooted in the cherished recipes of Baan Thai’s home-cooked family dishes. The name takes inspiration from an intersection and its adjacent neighborhood in bustling Bangkok, Thailand. SAMYAN THAI STREET FOOD📍Public Eatery, Robinsons Magnolia, Quezon … Continue reading SAMYAN: Authentic Thai Street Food by Chef Tonn

TRES: Home of the Sizzling Volcano Kare-Kare! (and Chef Ed Quimson’s Legacy)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

TRES is a family-owned Filipino restaurant founded by Julie Evangelista and three other chefs, with the late great Chef Ed Quimson as the main chef behind Tres’ specialty dishes. It was originally opened in 2010 with a Spanish-Filipino fusion concept, but it was rebranded last December 25, 2022 to focus more on high-quality Filipino dishes … Continue reading TRES: Home of the Sizzling Volcano Kare-Kare! (and Chef Ed Quimson’s Legacy)

SIAM THAI BBQ: Mookata Style BBQ and Authentic Thai Street Food in Manila

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

Siam Thai is a casual Thai restaurant in Kapitolyo that offers Mookata, a hybrid hotpot and grill. They are the first to bring the Mookata Thai BBQ Grill experience to Manila, and they pay tribute to Thailand’s classic dishes and rich culinary culture. They are also known as a beer garden (inhuman place) and sports … Continue reading SIAM THAI BBQ: Mookata Style BBQ and Authentic Thai Street Food in Manila

Cinemalaya 2023: And the Winners are…

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

Cinemalaya 19th Edition Philippine Independent Film Festival, with the theme “ilumiNasyon,” was a success! It was held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City from August 4 to 13, 2023, featuring 10 full-length films and 10 short films in competition. This was my third year supporting Cinemalaya as a media partner, and … Continue reading Cinemalaya 2023: And the Winners are…