When In Manila and craving for a delicious and hearty breakfast meal, you definitely have to get it at Kanto Freestyle Breakfast!   Back in college, my friends and I usually go out of the dormitory during late nights to buy some food to eat while studying ( sometimes more on the eating part). There are many food establishments around our area which are open for 24 hours. Definitely convenient if you’re craving for [...]

   Food Bazaar Manila: Yummy EATS 2012!   When In Manila, time for another food tripping event to end your summer! Join one of the biggest food bazaars in Manila this coming May 26, Saturday, at the Rockwell Tent! This is going to be a different kind of food bazaar wherein the booth owners will personally interact with the guests as they go around the bazaar, and there will also be cooking demos. Exciting games [...]

Adarna Food and Culture      When in Manila and curious about authentic Filipino cuisine being served around the archipelago but have no time to board a plane and travel the islands,  the Adarna Food and Culture is definitely the place to be!   I’ve been raving about Adarna Food and Culture ever since  last year when I finally got the chance to experience it and now I am truly honored to have this opportunity in [...]

When in Manila there is only one Filipino donut brand worth talking about, Go Nuts Donuts!! Go Nuts Donuts Donut Talk At the Go Nuts Donuts Donut Talk event, Go Nuts Donuts wanted to start meeting with bloggers and get to know them. What better way to do that than giving away free donuts (and other goodies)! We all met at the Mall of Asia location, which, while slightly cramped, definitely made people start talking [...]

When In Manila and craving to have a taste of the finest international cuisine, Torch Restaurant is definitely where you should go!   While some restaurants choose to specialize in one type of cuisine, Torch Restaurant combines international fusion and exceptional culinary execution for that satisfying dining experience.    Last Tuesday night, my two friends and I decided to drop by at Torch Restaurant to have dinner.     Torch Restaurant International Cuisine in Greenhills [...]

Taza De Oro – “The Authentic Chinese Cuisine”   WHEN IN MANILA, particularly in Greenhills, San Juan, let your family experience an authentic Chinese cuisine at Taza de Oro Food Garden. This is where you will find old style Chinese food that we used to know from childhood memories.   Chicken Corn Soup – kids love it! So flavorful and meaty.   Hot and Sour Soup     Having Taza De Oro’s hot and sour [...]

    Are you ready for another visual experience?     When in Manila, its impossible to resist chocolate creations such as Dipped Fresh US Strawberries :           …delectable chocolate & peppermint cakes :         …cake blobs & rum cake…         …and a whole lot more!         Yum!   This one of a kind chocolate haven is also called Chocolate Fire, located [...]

When In Manila, or anywhere else in the world, breakfast is an important meal and a substantial meal can get you right all throughout the day. I consider myself a breakfast junkie and a breakfast buffet is one that can really make or break my day. Since Manila’s most fashionable eatery, Spiral had been highly affected by the typhoon “Pedring” and is under renovation– we dined at LeBar, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel. LeBar is Sofitel‘s outlet that [...]

Figaro Figaro Figaroooooo!!!!     Last Sunday I invited some of my girlfriends for an afternoon of catching up. We all haven’t seen each other for a long time so I really felt very excited to see them. A friend of mine from Figaro invited us over to try out some of their dishes and drinks for the coming Lenten Season so we all decided to march down at their Philippine Heart Center branch because I [...]

As a follow-up to our wheninmanila.com feature about the VIEUX CHALET Swiss Restaurant it Antipolo, we’d like to write this quick post to tell you more about our stay at the St. Moritz Swiss Inn which is just right beside the Vieux Chalet and also  a part of the Hassig property.   As you all may know, Frank and I had one of  our best weekends so far at the Vieux Chalet and we really [...]

  WHEN IN MANILA, “Have a taste of world-class cuisine prepared by celebrity chef Cyrille Soenen and satisfy your sweet cravings with amazing desserts from an award-winning pastry team” only at Impressions.     Clearly, Impressions’ facade was already “impressive.”     From the lovely tables and chairs…     … to the elegant table set-up and…     … to Impressions’ magnificent wall — the wine cellar containing a very wide selection of  premium wines. [...]

Vieux Chalet! *sigh*   Waiiiiiiit!     Before reading this special article, please  click on this link and wear your headset for maximum reading pleasure for the Vieux Chalet experience won’t be complete without hearing this every time you visit…         *sigh*  I couldn’t help but smile whenever I think about the Vieux Chalet. =D =D =D   When in Manila and seeking for a very special place to remind you how [...]

Welcome to the 2nd part of our Acacia Hotel Manila feature and this time, let’s talk about the food which we ate during our stay!     it has been a part of our routine to take photos of our food before eating     As you all know, Frank and I never stop wandering each weekend in search of worthy places to visit. Perhaps the reason why we always find ourselves in great places [...]

  When in Manila this Summer, you need not travel far to enjoy the warm summer sun, the tall tropical palm trees, the beautiful calming view of the sea, a large tempting swimming pool, a 5-star treatment and high class foods all at the same time.  You can simply choose to stay at Sofitel Philippine Plaza, the most luxurious resort Hotel within Manila city.     Sofitel Philippine Plaza is just a few minutes away [...]

    Hoooooray for the weekend! Time once again to reward ourselves and get away from it all! As for the two of us… going out, taking photos, seeing places, trying new flavors and meeting new faces has already been a part of our system. We choose to live a good life! Yeah! And of course, sharing our adventures with you here on wheninmanila.com makes it even more meaningful!   For this particular weekend, we [...]

  Waaaaaaaaaahhh *faint*faint*   Well, what can I say??? (somebody slap me please! lol)   I’m simply lost for words….. All I can think of are “thanks yous” and more “thank yous!” I feel very grateful for this and I would like to thank all the people behind this success!   But before that, I’d like to show you the articles which I submitted   starting from the 1st round:   The competition was really tough! [...]

  Mariott Manila Hotel: Perfect Hotel Getaway within the Metro      When in Manila and in need of a break, staying over at the Marriott Hotel Manila would be a great idea. It’s very accessible if you’re coming from any of the NAIA terminals as there are free airport shuttle’s that will take you directly from the airport to the hotel.    My husband and I have been meaning to go on a mini [...]

  “Making one simple change to your diet – adding a salad almost every day – can pay off with plenty of health benefits.” – Elaine Magee, MPH, RD   Fresh salads are generally healthy, satisfying meals on their own or they can be the perfect accompaniment to your main dishes.  Whatever sort of salad you want, Fraîche Salads got a variety of delicious selection guaranteed to please your tummy.   Oriental Chicken Salad   FRESH SALAD FACTS: Eating [...]

    When In Manila, if you are planning to spend your summer in the lovely Boracay, never ever miss a chance to check out EPIC Boracay . A couple of days ago me and my friends had our first vacation for this year, and yes, we chose the top summer destination in the Philippines, Boracay. Our only goal was to enjoy the beach, bask under the sun, and listen to our favourite summer playlist, [...]

  The benefit summer food fair Best Food Forward is back!   When In Manila, with its overwhelming success last year, and due to insistent public demand, BEST FOOD FORWARD is now on its 2nd year! Definitely bigger and better, with more surprises and enjoyable activities to be enjoyed by the whole family, this event of the appetite is the first of its kind with a whole new concept to welcome summer with a bang! [...]