When in Manila and looking for a quick cool treat to beat the heat, this next feature of ours is really worth checking out! Allow us to take you on a cool work break food trip at a place I recently discovered! The name… Caveman & Yeti and Chicken Park!       Ube Mungster     I recently developed a liking for cold treats, thanks to photo buddy Frank however, I really feel [...]

  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, [...]

  Whenever I want to celebrate a special occasion, whether it be with a birthday of a loved one, a get-together with good friends or a date with a significant other, I’d usually head out to certain restaurants in Tagaytay because of the quality of the food served and the crisp, cool atmosphere. Plus ,it doesn’t hurt that I usually sit at a table that’s surrounded by nature. However, as of late, I haven’t had [...]

  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 craving for a plate of good ‘ol fish and chips, most people instinctively make their way to Fish and Co. However, it is inevitable that customers want more than seafood and crave for meat. Taking this into consideration, Fish and Co. proudly presents, “Plates of the Caribbean!”    Montserrat (Regular P550, Just for Me P 375). Stir- fried beef tenderloin with fresh vegetables, served with shrimp tornado and garlic fried rice. [...]

  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 you’re craving for steak and barbecue dishes that doesn’t skimp with the proportions and is excellent in taste, you can go no wrong with the Old Vine Grille. Their first branch opened in Eastwood on February 2009 and then just several months after, another branch was opened at the Venice Piazza on November 2009.   Upon entering the restaurant, one thing you’ll immediately notice is the cozy ambiance over [...]

    When in Manila and looking for a fun and exciting way to spend time, check out LazerXtreme for a different kind of adventure.   It was the middle of a busy week when I decided to take an afternoon away from all the work and stress. On days like these the boyfriend and I usually head to the nearest mall and eat. The problem always was what to do after we ate. We would end up [...]

      When in Manila and craving for burgers, sliders and (damn good) wine, do yourself a favor and head on over to Murray and D’Vine at Serendra in Taguig City.   Though the restaurant has two floors, the interiors are a bit cramped and can comfortably seat more or less 20 people, sans the bar stools. Thus, it’s best to give them a call and to reserve a table because it doesn’t take [...]

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, why not take up a short culinary course and bring out the chef in you! Last week, I had the chance to experience school all over again at the Enderun Colleges. But the classroom wasn’t composed of a chalkboard and wooden desks, our classroom was a sleek and modern kitchen with a chef as our instructor.         The food/cooking demo was headed by Chef Marc Chapolin [...]

  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 and tired of the same old beef burger, why not give sausage burgers a try? At Size Matters, they serve flame- grilled sausage burgers that are not only bursting with flavor, but are HUGE in size.     Assuming that Size Matters would serve big portions, I decided to bring along a couple of my good friends who unquestionably have big appetites, Martin and Gus. We made our way to the restaurant, excited for our [...]

      When in Manila and craving for buffalo wings, trust me, there’s only one place for it and that, ladies and gentlemen, is Wingman at The Collective, Makati. It’s one of those restaurants that are hidden away but is definitely worth the drive as the wide array of buffalo wings, burgers and other dishes are sure to make you crave for more, no matter how full you are.     My friends and [...]

When In Manila and you’re jaded of eating the usual foods, there’s an oasis of Japanese and Mexican cuisine waiting for your hungry palate, called TORO.         Two brothers namely Vinnie and Nikhiel Genomal who had both great passion for phenomenal foods decided to share their experiences with the world. Though both of them were raised in the Philippines, that did not stop them from going around the world in order to [...]

No matter how old you are, you will NEVER outgrow ice cream. However, you do develop a more “refined” palette, so instead of ice cream, you may find yourself leaning towards gelato, an Italian frozen dessert of which I personally refer to as “sossy” ice cream. So, when in Manila and craving for gelato, head on over to Bar Dolci in Forbeswood Heights, Taguig City.      Bar Dolci opened it’s doors last December 2010, and has been serving [...]

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 [...]