When In Manila…’WALK THIS WAY!‘ Yes, walk your way to Carlos Celdran‘s world-famous tour  of  ’Intramuros’ in Manila.  Celdran gives guided tours of the old walled city of Manila, the Intramuros, and people throng to him, following him like he is the ‘Pied Piper’ of the Philippines !! He sings the National anthem of the Philippines with his hand on his heart (and boy, he’s a pretty good singer!). The tour begins….       [...]

    When in Manila and craving for the refreshing and exotic flavors of native Vietnam? Come and experience ZAO Vietnamese Bistro with its blend of traditional flavors and textures combined with the freshest produce, meats and seafood, you will surely be satisfied without feeling the guilt.   Why is Vietnamese cuisine such a hit? Is it because of the fresh ingredients? The variation of  refreshing herbs and spices? The combination of fruits in their dishes? [...]

100% pure tablea grown from their cacao farm in Leyte     When in Manila and hankering for something  sweet yet very Pinoy, this next feature of mine will surely knock you off your feet!   Allow me to introduce to  you  a resto which is a personal pick of mine-  Tsoko Nut Batirol!   Tsoko Nut Batirol started its operations in 2004. It caters to enthusiasts of old-fashioned goodness with bits of something contemporary [...]

  When in Manila and craving for Mochi balls, there is only 1 place to remember…. Dezato Mochi Cafe!   2 yrs ago, it was our editor Vince who featured this place. He told me  it’s his favorite dessert place so I got even more curious!  I feel very fortunate for giving me this assignment because for the longest time, I’ve been really curious on what mochi balls are!   Whenever I go to Parvati [...]

    When In Manila, and in search for food worth your money? Want to not just eat but have an incredible dining experience for you, a companion or even your family? With almost fresh out of the water catches to imported ingredients, Studio Kitchen in  Alabang can let you experience opulence at its best.     Located at the heart of Alabang, Commerce Center building is a newly constructed place in Commerce Avenue. I’m always in Alabang since [...]

  When in Manila and very curious to learn about the art of FOOD STYLING and Food Photography,  brace yourself  to what me and my photo buddy Frank are about to show you! It was indeed a very interesting and memorable weekend for both of us and I’m sure you’ll find it equally amazing as well!       What is FOOD STYLING anyway? It is the art of presenting food for any kind of [...]

  When in Manila and you’re having a craving for authentic Italian cuisine that’s more than just your usual pizza, spaghetti and lasagna, then I highly recommend that you try out Casa Nostra at Eco Plaza. Since I haven’t been in Pasong Tamo Extension for a few years, I was a little surprised to find a modern commercial complex there. Eco Plaza is just a little way off The Sterling Place, trust me you won’t [...]

    When In Boracay, the one place you need to be for the hottest parties with the sexiest people is EPIC Boracay!     The EPIC Club in Boracay is right in the EPICenter of all the nightlife in Boracay. I was having a blast and was absolutely in awe at all the beautiful people there! I swear, there were hot girls everywhere I looked!     It’s probably the prime location of the [...]

When In Manila, if an average guy wants to bring out his beautiful date together with her family to score the best impression, Outback Steakhouse will perfectly fit the bill. Outback Steakhouse has always been inclined with hitting the best if not unique flavour simultaneously balancing price with quality. A weighty thing to achieve for most restaurants. With Outback Steakhouse they managed to address the latter with their latest PERFECT COMBINATIONS Menu.     Ever [...]

   When in Manila and looking for the perfect place to take your “Balik Bayan“ friends/relatives on a gastronomic adventure or wanting to introduce Filipino food to your foreign friend, once again, I got the perfect spot for you! I’m really excited to tell you all about this experience!     brace yourself for another food trip!     I know it seems  I’ve been taking you on a trip around the world these past [...]

  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 looking for the perfect burger that you can proudly say you had a hand in creating, then BRGR: The Burger Project is the perfect burger joint for you.   I thought it was genius of them to name the place “The burger project” in an area called teacher’s village. I think I could come up with another joint that would incorporate some of the things that could remind us of [...]

When in Manila and would like to take a break from our usual greasy Pinoy dishes, why don’t you try to go on a traditional Japanese style feast like what Frank and I did  this weekend? For our featured restaurant, we’ve chosen a very trusted establishment that has been operating for 30 years! OMG!! They must be cooking up really good stuff to last that long! Made me even more excited, I just couldn’t hide [...]

       When in Manila, take a ride to Katupunan and try some guilt-free comfort foods in one of the, or probably the, best vegan restaurant in town.  Hidden in the second floor of a beige building is Pipino Vegetarian Food by Pino - a restaurant that has creatively and tastefully added a vegan twist to your favorite comfort foods.       Pipino Vegetarian Food by Pino has a beautiful airy atmosphere — with cream [...]

  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, [...]

  When In Manila, and looking for one of the most luxurious and elegant hotels, then Sofitel Manila Hotel is the place to go! We’re glad to announce that Sofitel Manila Hotel is Re-opening!     Sofitel Manila Resumes Hotel Operations Today   Manila, October 10, 2011 – In line with the announcement of Sofitel Manila’s General Manager Goran Aleks last October 3 in a press conference held at Sofitel Philippine Plaza’s grand lobby, the [...]

  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 [...]