When in Poblacion and looking for a nice place to drink and enjoy a night out with friends, I’m sure it can be quite overwhelming to decide where to go. With Poblacion being known for its nightlife–bars, lounges, late-night restaurants, and...
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Words by Kelly Punzalan Photos by Michelle Neri Phad Thai, Massaman Curry, Pineapple Fried Rice, Tom Yum Soup…I bet you’re already salivating all over your keyboard. If you’re craving some of these Thai delicacies, look no further...
When we first visited 205 at High Street Central in BGC last year, we had the whole table filled with sumptuous dishes for dinner. They served the addicting Uni and Caviar Radiatori, the generously-topped Carbonara Pizza, their rendition of...
Words Lorraine Giron Photos Michelle Neri People from the East, rejoice! One of Taiwan’s bestselling milk tea brands, Chachago, has finally opened its second branch in the Philippines, in Kapitolyo, Pasig. During the grand opening, customers...
Let’s get to the point here. The samgyupsal craze is not going anywhere soon. Different Korean places pop out of nowhere basically in all corners of Metro Manila. There’s just too many out there that you don’t know where to go anymore. To be...
When one craves of Korean barbecue (or samgyupsal), it’s not a craving so easily satisfied. Simply because there are a lot of things to consider before getting that “samgyupsal fix”. Is it worth going through traffic?...
I first visited La Union back in 2016, when the surf town wasn’t as crowded as it is now. Since accommodations weren’t that expensive yet, we were able to stay at a fancy beachfront hotel. Looking for food wasn’t that hard because the choices...
San Juan, La Union is well-known for its waves that beginners, pros, and even non-surfers enjoy. However, it is also known for its surf culture, which has rapidly become popular with a lot of city dwellers. The moment you step into San Juan, you...
Are you from the Pasay area? Make lunch time more exciting this summer by letting yourself indulge in your Korean barbecue obsession. After all, premium Korean barbecue place Gen Korean BBQ House is just a short ride away from you! This summer, they...
Words by Camille Ong I love steak. I mean, who doesn’t? But despite this, I still find myself sometimes freezing when faced with options at a steak restaurant. How are all those choices different, anyway? The shape? The cut? The way...
Words by Kathlene Masilongan Photos by Michelle Neri There’s nothing better than a good homecooked meal. You can travel the world and experience Michelin star restaurants and that’s great and all, but you’ll always come home...
Words by Kathlene Masilongan Photos by Michelle Neri It was just a typical afternoon at the WIM office when pints of ice cream from Papa Diddi’s came in and caught our attention because, well, it was ice cream. Flavors like Mantequilla con Mani...
Should I say it? I probably shouldn’t. Whatever, I’m going to say it: Korean BBQ is a guilty pleasure we’d all gladly go broke for trying to satisfy. Once you start, there is no going back. Birthday? Korean BBQ. Had a stressful week?...
Words by Kelly Punzalan Photos by Lorraine Giron In the waffles vs. pancakes debate, waffles are definitely the winner for me. Even Eleven from Stranger Things agrees. If you’re still not convinced that waffles are the superior breakfast...
Intramuros is a historical site known for their Spanish architecture and wealth of Philippine history. Beyond all that, though, lies a myriad of undiscovered restaurants and shops that is sure to excite every foodie out there. Grace in a Cup is one...
Words by Kathlene Masilongan Photos by Vivien del Valle When I asked my friends (and strangers on the internet) if they knew what a grazing table was, they all answered with a resounding no. I even had a poll and everything! You probably clicked on...
The international hit sandwich banh mi is steadily conquering the Filipino gastronomy scene. This is can be seen through the banh mi stalls that are sprawling up in the Metro and in nearby provinces. Marilao, Bulacan, known for its attractive...
If you are a real Potterhead, you have probably been hoping to find a restaurant or a menu based on the Harry Potter books and movies. Luckily, Yes Please’s Binge Night series has different themes every month and this month, you can get onto...
Photos by: Matthew Gan The weekends are usually when we treat ourselves since this is when most of us get to breathe from school or office work. But, did you know that you can treat yourself even on weekdays? Known for their American classics like...
Words by: Miko Insame Photos by: Danielle Capuyon Poblacion’s gotten a hot new act… and her name is Ms. Gee. Who is she? We want to know her. A brainchild from the minds of concepts such as Roku, Sushi Nori, Nara Thai and not...
It’s reassuring that in the age of fast food and instant-everything, you usually have Sunday lunch with the entire family to look forward to. The flurry of activity that you wake up to on weekends is a sign of an exciting day ahead spent with...
Hear ye, hear ye! The Sri Lankan food concept, Ministry of Crab, is now in Manila – at Shangri-La at the Fort, to be exact. Founded by culinary figure Dharshan Munidasa and cricket players Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara; Ministry of...
Pork, according to the Chinese, symbolizes strength, wealth, and blessings. It is said to represent abundance, which is why it is believed that eating pork during New Years will bring you prosperity and luck. Plus, we’ve also just entered the...
Words by Lori Dumaligan Looking for the one this Valentine’s? Wolfgang’s Steakhouse is the place to go for a special wine pairing set that is sure to make your mouth water. ALSO READ: Here’s What Wolfgang’s Steakhouse’s 600 Gram Dry-Aged...
“Sawsawan” or sauces have long been a part of Filipino culture. Even Lapu-Lapu loved having chili sauces with his meals. If you think about it, most of our well-known Filipino dishes also come with delicious sauces. From the creamy peanut...