Tag: Filipino

MATI’S MEAT & BREAD is a casual, younger version of MELO’s, created by the 2nd generation owners, Paul and Caron Macasaet. The place is named after their son Mateo, and their other children, Bianca and Tali, have their favorite dishes named after them on the menu. We were here recently for Sunday lunch with the family and here’s our … Continue reading MATI’S Meat & Bread: Balut Aligue & Angus Ribeye Steaks!

LOCAVORE /ˈlōkəˌvôr/ is a Filipino Restaurant and Bar that proudly uses mostly organic ingredients grown locally in the Philippines. The name of the restaurant pertains to “One who eats goods grown locally whenever possible.”  Chef Mikel Zaguirre leveraged his experience as former head chef of La Regalade to bring out the flavor of each ingredient in … Continue reading LOCAVORE: Filipino Food Reinterpreted using French Techniques by Chef Mikel Zaguirre!

Update March 9, 2016: Black Sheep BGC is now closed and moved to Black Sheep Manila. I was so impressed with the “Bahay Kubo” that Chef Jordy Navarra served during the Lifestyle Asia Gala Dinner, we had to go back to Black Sheep and try their most raved-about degustacion. The first time we tried Black Sheep, … Continue reading BLACK SHEEP Degustacion: The Culinary Brilliance of Chef Jordy Navarra! #BlackSheepBGC

RURAL KITCHEN is a Filipino hole-in-the-wall restaurant by Chef Justin Sarabia, specializing in the heirloom recipes of Fidelidad Polistico–Chef Justin’s Lola–from Liliw, Laguna. This is the Makati restaurant from the same owners of the famed Mio Cucina in Los Baños, Laguna. Here’s what we like at Rural Kitchen… RURAL KITCHEN of Liliw, Laguna104 Rada St., HRC Centre Legazpi … Continue reading RURAL KITCHEN of Liliw, Laguna by Chef Justin Sarabia

People always ask me what our favorite cuisine is, and I would always answer, Filipino Food. We especially love the regional cuisine from Pampanga, Negros, Ilocos, and Bicol. So it’s great news that Taal Vista–in celebration of their 75th anniversary–is featuring the best Filipino chefs from Manila. As part of their weekend buffet at Cafe Veranda, each chef gets to … Continue reading TAAL VISTA: Best Negrense Buffet by Chef Fernando Aracama! @TaalVistaHotel

PURPLE YAMMY! PURPLE YAM MALATE is the local branch of the popular Purple Yam Modern Filipino Restaurant in Brooklyn, New York. It was founded in 2007 by Amy Besa and Chef Romy Dorotan of Cendrillon fame in Soho. Its name was inspired by the owner’s love of ube. 🙂 The Malate branch is only open on weekends now open … Continue reading PURPLE YAM MALATE: A Taste of Reimagined Filipino Food and Revival of Malate?! @PurpleYamNYC

As featured in MAKATI: 10 Most Awesome NEW Restaurants in Makati 2014! @MakeItMakati  KITCHEN 1B is a wholesome and healthy restaurant by Marivic Diaz-Lim of Apartment 1B fame. After surviving breast cancer, she is on a mission to promote a healthier lifestyle for foodies.  We had the opportunity to try Kitchen 1B for both breakfast and … Continue reading KITCHEN 1B: Wholesome Restaurant Alternative by Apartment 1B

Garlic Beef Belly & Mushroom Salpicao, Thai Green Curry Gising Gising with Brown Rice, Toyo Suka and Sosy Patis SIMPLÉ LANG is the Raintree group’s modern take on Filipino Comfort food with a playful coño twist. This is for those days when you can’t decide and just want something yummy and simple. Here’s what we think about … Continue reading SIMPLE LANG: Modern Filipino Comfort Food Interpretations by Raintree

As featured in BEST OF TAGUIG: 10 Most Awesome NEW Restaurants in BGC & Taguig 2014!  My Perfect Pint Combination: Lengua with Crispy Garlic x Craftpoint Liberation Pale Ale. THE PERFECT PINT is a gastropub by the Tempongko brothers. It showcases Filipino Food by Chef Gene Gonzalez, paired with the best of Craft Beers in the Philippines. It’s … Continue reading THE PERFECT PINT: Philippine Craft Beers x Filipino Food by Chef Gene Gonzalez @ThePerfectPint_PH