Tag: Marvin Agustin

KAEN: Marvin’s love letter to Fire, Seafood & Asian Flavors (First Look)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

KAEN transforms Marvin Agustin’s former Kondwi art cocktail lounge in Poblacion, Makati into an open-flame dining destination celebrating Asian charcoal-grilled cuisine. Named after the Filipino word kaen (“to eat”) and the Japanese kaen (火焔, “flame”), it embodies the spirit of live-fire cooking. Fresh from Cochi’s Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition, Marvin brings his long-held vision to life, inspired by Singapore’s … Continue reading KAEN: Marvin’s love letter to Fire, Seafood & Asian Flavors (First Look)

KONDWI: Secret Art Cocktail Lounge in Poblacion (A Review)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

Kondwi is now KAEN: KAEN: Marvin’s love letter to Fire, Seafood & Asian Flavors (First Look) Kondwi is a two-level art space/cocktail lounge in Poblacion by artist Leeroy New and restaurateur Marvin Agustin. As its name—which means “conduit”—suggests, it’s designed to provide a fluid space where creatives, artists and passionate people can connect. Here are … Continue reading KONDWI: Secret Art Cocktail Lounge in Poblacion (A Review)