My journey as a foodie started in 2001, when I met a man I thought I’d spend the rest of my life with. We shared countless food trips, merienda breaks, midnight snacks and amazing breakfasts. I realized that these moments were more than just simple meals, but priceless memories of the different flavors of life.   I started documenting my food adventures (and misadventures) in 2008 (visit EATS A DATE) with my new baby… [...]

  When In Manila, days really pass by so quickly, once again Christmas is here and it’s the season for a flavorful cup of coffee to beat the cold days. Lucky for me, I was able to witness the Carnivalicious launch of Seattle’s Best Coffee’s  holiday blends at Greenbelt 3 Park.     As they say, the true spirit of Christmas is giving gifts and sharing, that is why Seattle’s Best Coffee teamed up with World Vision to help send children [...]

  When in Manila and craving for fried chicken, support your own and head on over to Manang’s Chicken: ang bagong fried chicken ng pinoy! Anyone who’s tried Manang’s Chicken would know that it is absolutely delicious and that standing in a long line just to avail of a bucket or two of these is definitely worth the wait!    Manang’s Chicken first started operations as a simple stall in Mercato Centrale on December 25, [...]

  When in Manila and yearning to experience authentic french breads and pastries without booking yourself a trip to Paris, I’ve got the perfect spot for you!!   Allow me to transport you once again to another place! Our next destination: FRANCE!   The restaurant: Paris Delice!   left to right : L’Europeen, Classic Tuna and The Italian     I have always been fascinated with everything French for the simple reason that I see [...]

  When in Manila and tired of the usual cafes which offer the same old blends and treats,  allow me to share to you a new spot which I found right at the heart of Metro Manila. We don’t even have to go far nor explore its innermost streets. It’s located at a very wholesome place… at SM Megamall! weeeee!! And the place, the 1st Japanese Café in the country – Akiba Café!   I’m [...]

A bit like breakfast, a bit like lunch. Where to grab a unique brunch When In Manila?  Heard of  STACY’s already? The name might sound a bit arbitrary but it manages to stir up a unique dining flair.     One fine Sunday morning, rather than our usual of grab a coffee on the way into church, and just eat cereal from our kitchen, we went to STACY’s. A quick hop over to this brunch stop is [...]

When in Manila and craving for vegetarian or even vegan food, head on over to Corner Tree Cafe along Jupiter St. in Makati City. Growing up, meal time was always such a battle between me and my parents as I would REFUSE to eat my vegetables. In fact, sometimes, I still push my vegetables to the side of the plate, but all that’s changed since I came across Corner Tree Cafe (CTC).    Corner Tree [...]

  When In Manila and looking for the BIGGEST food festival ever?! Then look no further!   What’s with Food Trip! Manila’s Biggest Food Fest? There’s food bazaars (of course) bands, culinary competitions, freebies, parades! So many things happening from Sept 16 – 18!!!!   Reserve your tickets now! call 567-7777 loc 155″          

      YOUR FAVORITES ARE BACK AT FLAPJACKS! (“Back…Better…Best!” gives you back all your much-missed dishes)   When In Manila, it’s refreshing to go back to what we love, a kind of déjà vu — whether they be places, things, persons, a childhood game, a song, a dish. Which is why, fueled by nostalgia and in response to numerous requests, Flapjacks re-introduces signature dishes that guests have come to love.   Flapjacks brings back [...]

When in Manila and panicking as to where to bring your date for dinner (or even for lunch or brunch!), I suggest that you head on over to Cafe 1771 in El Pueblo, Pasig City for a truly enjoyable dining experience with good food and a comfortable setting.       Upon entering Cafe 1771, I was immediately drawn to the incredibly cute color scheme. In fact, for a good five minutes or so that’s all [...]

      When In Manila, we constantly look for new places to eat. Yakun Kaya Toast was once only reachable when in Singapore, but now, we can enjoy its delicious coconut jam even when in Manila.          I typically order half of Set Meal 1 – which includes a slice of kaya toast with butter, 1 soft-boiled egg, and a cup of hot tea (P115).         The kaya [...]

When in Manila, there’ll always be that one Pinoy snack you’d always remember growing up in the Philippines. To many, one of them would have to be taho. Taho is a sweet snack made of soft/silken tofu, arnibal (caramelized brown sugar and vanilla syrup), and sago (tapioca balls). The Malaysians and Indonesians have a similar version of this and it’s called tahu.

As a kid growing up in Canada, my mom would always pack my lunch and more often than not, it would be a peanut butter- banana sandwich. In fact, I’d often have peanut butter sandwiches for breakfast or as a snack, suffice to say, peanut butter was a childhood staple. Unfortunately, as I grew up, my love for it fizzled out as I began to develop more “sophisticated” taste buds. Nevertheless, when in Manila, I [...]

  When in Manila and looking for something new to introduce to your palate, head over the nearest Figaro branch and feast on their latest menu addition. Starting today, Figaro will be serving their new line of dishes – Gourmet Feast by Figaro.     Pork Salpicao This dish was true to its name. The tender, bite size cuts of pork were very garlicky – each bit is a burst of garlic and salpicao sauce. [...]

When in Manila and craving for a quick Japanese meal, head over to Digital Walker Cafe (DW Cafe) and order a delicious dish or two that’s sure to fill you up without hurting your wallet.  Conveniently located beside Digital Walker in the new Eastwood Mall, DW Cafe is the place to head to when hungry after a day of shopping. Although they serve mainly Japanese dishes, they also have an assortment of cakes and Lavazza [...]

When In Manila, one’s search for glorious food will never come to an end. Question is what makes a good food? To me, it only not refers to how the dish was done; the location where it could be found should also be a major factor to be considered. Located at 5th level of the newest landmark boutique hotel along Katipunan (The Oracle Hotel and Residences) is The O Bistro & Cafe.       [...]

  When in Manila, you can fly to the nearest ASEAN country for just 2.5hours. Well, Vietnam has long overcome the Chuck Norris scene-it’s transformed into one of the world’s favorite tourist destination. In Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon) you can actually do these things in less than 24 hours (“,). So When In Vietnam, here are the Five things you need to do!     1. When In Saigon, ride on [...]

  Are you ready for that morning kick When In Manila? Jack Nicholson had this in his Bucketlist.  Let’s take a closer look and see why it could be part of yours.       So it’s a cup of coffee.  But not any ordinary coffee – its one of the rarest, tastiest & most expensive coffee in the world.  What makes it so special is because it came from the poop of  the civet [...]

“Rain drops keep falling on my head…” It’s rainy season once more! Tropical Depression “Juaning” is currently caressing the streets of Manila and we have no choice but to brave the rain on a regular workday. But what if we’re just spending the day at home? Or we simply need something to make this ho-hum day bearable? All we need is some TLC perhaps, and if all else fails, a serving of good ol’ comfort [...]

When in Manila and craving for good ol’ comfort food, make your way to Gram’s Diner where you’re sure to indulge in hearty and feel good food that doesn’t strain your wallet.   Comfort food can be anything from chocolates to a tub of ice cream, in fact, the whole point of it is to bring you back to your childhood when the worries and stress of life were non-existent. In my case, when I’m [...]