When in Manila, go far from the madding crowd and look for hole-in-the-wall places or those that have become popular through word of mouth. One such place is a restaurant called Kuya’s at the Fort / Jed & Julian’s.         This unassuming restaurant is located in the less commercial area of Fort Bonifacio, but its good food makes it worth the visit. I went there with my sisters and [...]

      When in Manila and thinking of a perfect gastronomical treat to reward yourself and your loved ones, I personally recommend you to check out this new foodie gem called FaBurrito conveniently located at the G/F Tower 2, The Columns, Ayala Ave, Makati City.      FaBurrito: the perfect place to dine!     I must say, it’s the PERFECT place to dine! Why?  Because it is one of the very few establishments which [...]

      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, the all American favorite wings can now hit your tastebuds, Buffalo Wings N’ Things is now within our reach with 3 branches around the metro — Ortigas Home Depot, Solaris One Makati and BF Homes Parañaque. My work team is a regular customer at the Solaris branch and we do our meetings over lunch almost every week. Also, since I live in the south its good to know that they’ll [...]

       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, my parents who love to travel can’t help but reminisce the times when they were aboard a cruise ship.   When food was abundantly and gloriously displayed.  When you can just grab a plate and get anything that your taste buds desire.  When the sushi slices were always smooth and fresh and available.  When the chocolate mousse is too good that it melts in your mouth.  Going on a cruise [...]

  When In Manila, come celebrate the Two Year Anniversary of The Frazzled Cook!   On our second anniversary, The Frazzled Cook is giving back the love. As a thank you to our loyal customers, come visit us at Frazzled Cook and take part of our month-long celebration with a special on the house treat from yours truly. Any minimum single receipt purchase worth 2,000 will already entitle you to get 3 drinks, ON THE [...]

  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, my first encounter with Hainanese Chicken rice was when I was a small girl. Once, at a mall we used to frequent, my dad sat me down at the Food Court and told me we were to have a very, very good meal. The order came and I was disappointed. It was chicken so pale, it looked like it hadn’t been cooked. I cringed at the thought of putting it in [...]

If you are on a tight budget When in Manila, it is a BIG challenge to find a healthy, gourmet-tasting food.. because cheap is almost always equal to fried and fatty.  That is why I was overly eager to try this new place along E.Rodriguez, called O’pollo.           O’pollo is an Australian food concept with a tinge of Portuguese influence that offers healthy grilled zesty chicken in buns, in wraps or [...]

  When in Manila, specifically at New Port, Pasay City, try dropping by Resorts World Manila to eat. Passion Restaurant can be found here at the second floor of the casino area. This is a fine dining restaurant that serves Chinese food. I went there with my family and a couple of their friends for lunch and since I love Chinese food, I definitely brought my appetite.         Those big sliding doors [...]

OK, not gonna lie to you…. I totally FAILED at this!   I tried a few times to finish this massive burger called The Tower Burger, in 2 minutes, and I could not pull it off!   The Demolish the Tower Burger Challenge at KFC asks you to show down on a KFC Tower Burger and to get it all on camera for a chance to win a trip to Singapore to see the F1 [...]

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 looking for a place to eat Chinese food with the quality of a fine dining restaurant and the speed of of a fastfood chain, head on over to Zong. I found myself at their Alabang, Westgate branch last Saturday for dinner and certainly they did not disappoint.   The spacious place with their simple interior gives a very sleek and comfy vibe.             [...]

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, the world has a finer things to offer with Impressions : affordable fine dining at Maxims – the only 6-star hotel in Manila located at the most happening place right now : Resorts World.         On the 3rd floor of Maxims tower, the appealing design & warm colors make you want to take a peek and see what’s so inviting about the place.         Is [...]

  For Asian travelers, When in Manila, it may be difficult to find the taste that brings you closer to home.  Well, as they say, do not judge a book by its cover;  so maybe you also cannot judge a city by the visible, well-lit, frequently seen establishments.  Sometimes, the authentic ones are situated in quite secluded corners.    That’s what I realized when I discovered Singapore Chicken Rice at the corner of Shopwise Arcade along [...]