Wing Stop - The Wing Experts opens in the heart of Makati!

Wingstop, the wing experts are here to rock the metro!  A fast-casual restaurant specializing in flavorful wings, has been around for 21 years and from their simple beginnings, they have certainly soared to great heights – the secret of their success: FLAVOR. 

With over 2 billion wings sold, Wingstop has captured and perfected 9 recipes with flavors that have made everyone who has ever tried them, crave for them. This has helped them win rave reviews from national taste tests, ‘best of’ reader polls and industry rankings. 

Chef Menoy Gimenez presents the Traveller's Menu

Binagoongan

 Great Eats at budget friendly prices 

at Tito Chef Express

Filipino mentor and culinary master CHEF MENOY GIMENEZ brings to us the “Traveler’s Menu” available at TITO CHEF EXPRESS in Microtel Acropolis just recently. 

An intimate lunch was served, showcasing great gastronomic treats to cater to the Filipino palette, which Chef Gimenez specially made on the event.

It was a treat not just for the eyes but mostly for the salivating taste buds of the many of the invited guests.       

Livestock in Quezon City where good friends and Crispy Pata meet!

Livestock, the so-called "Pork Heaven" is a must visit when you dine-in at Quezon City, why Pork Heaven?  Well, this is home to their famous Crispy Pata, so crisp and tender, you can literally cut it open with a Popsicle stick!  

  I'm serious, at first I was skeptical and thought it was just for decoration purposes and when the action started going, I find myself in awe and excitement as I smell the aroma and hear the crisp skin crack with every slice, join me in this food discovery, and maybe you'll find yourself dining at this Pork wonderland really soon!

Taiwan's Hot Star Large Fried Chicken 豪大大雞排 arrives in Manila!!!

Taiwan's world famous Hot Star Large Fried Chicken 

now in Manila!

Finally after so so so long!!!  Taiwan's famous Hot-Star Large Fried Chicken has arrived on our shores.  It has been my wishlist that someday this Chicken Chop chain would come to the Philippines, I guess my wish came true!  Thank you Hot-Star Large Fried Chicken.

So what's up with Hot-Star that has gotten me so hyped!  Well, I guess we can start with my love for Taiwan, their lovely weather, wonderful tourist destinations and of course a haven of great food!  From Taiwan Beef noodles, XiMending's famous "Ay-Chung Flour-Rice Noodle 阿宗麵線" and Hot Star Large Fried Chicken (豪大大雞排), these are all part of my must-eats everytime I visit Taiwan.

Other than in Taiwan, Hot Star Large Fried Chicken has opened shop as well in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong and even Melbourne, so glad they're finally here in the Philippines.

Come home to B&P Just like home: Fresh home-cooked meals

B&P home-cooked meals just for you

Finally a place where the whole family can enjoy, dine and have a great time.  B&P just like home, will satisfy your cravings for home cooked gourmet meals, prepared fresh everyday! 

Strawberry Lemon Quench (P110), Lime Lemon Mango Cooler (P110)

Let's Krok it up at Krazy Garlik!

Krok meets Krazy Garlik!

True to its word, Krazy Garlik has indeed gone crazy!  They are serving some of the best tasting dishes in town and no they are not chicken!

Krazy Garlik is known of course for their ingenuity with regards to using garlic as one of their main ingredients in many of their dishes, and the dishes I'm going to show you today are no different.  Honing from the busy kitchen tables of Krazy Garlik is a delicacy so unique and outrageous it actually might be the one just for you.  

Flavors of South East Asia at Crimson Hotel

Celebrate "Flavors of South East Asia" 
at Crimson Hotel

Another Café Eight Food Festival is set to excite everyone’s hunger for gastronomic experience.  Take an easy flight for your senses as Crimson Hotel brings you Flavors of Southeast Asian Cuisine.  Featuring distinct flavors from Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, the best the region has to offer, this feast promises a melting-pot of diverse and palatable dishes specially whipped for Café Eight diners.

Guest Malaysian Chef Alex Chong, together with Crimson Hotel's equally talented kitchen staff, will spice up the buffet spread starting August 8, 2013.  Rate is at Php 1,250++ for lunch and dinner with free flowing Thai-Tamarind Iced Tea.  Drop by and enjoy these one-of-a-kind treat.

For more information, you may contact 863-2222 or visit www.crimsonhotel.com and email info.alabang@crimsonhotel.com.  Check out facebook.com/CrimsonFilinvestCity or follow @Crimson_Alabang for more updates.

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An exceptional dining experience at Gloria Maris Greenhills

Gloria Maris Sharks Fin Restaurant Greenhills

It's always a pleasure to enjoy great tasting Chinese dishes prepared by master chefs all around the world, and luckily we have quite a few of the best chefs here in Gloria Maris Greenhills.  Gloria Maris has been part of our daily lives for the past decade or so, from their previous location in Greenhills, their picturesque branch at the CCP grounds and now their latest opened restaurant with their newly built restaurant, housing their dimsum area, their shabu-shabu area, their ala-carte place, their banquet section and their very private VIP section. 

Gloria Maris Greenhills has up the ante in serving us Chinese cuisines of the highest standards, combining art, style and a taste truly Gloria Maris.

Ginza Bairin in Glorietta 2 Makati - the best Katsu in town

Ginza Bairin, the best Katsu in town 
is now open in Glorietta 2

Enough has been said about who indeed is the best Katsu in town, but words are just mere instruments and only our sense of taste can finally say, they indeed are the best.  The Katsu craze is now upon us as the Ramen race is still transpiring, to most of us they are just fried meat with breading and crumbs, but what we don't know is the skill and expertise one has to muster to get that perfect Katsu, thus enter Ginza Bairin.



In 1927 from humble beginnings, the first ever pork cutlet store in Ginza district, made its way to the hearts of the locals, and up to now has opened stores in Hawaii, Singapore, Hong Kong, Seoul, China and finally it has found its home in Philippines, Ginza Bairan in Glorietta 2, Makati.

King Chef Seafood restaurant celebrates their first year in Lucky Chinatown!

King Chef Seafood Restaurant turns 1 

at Lucky Chinatown!

King Chef Seafood restaurant, one of the most sought after Chinese restaurants in the metro today, recently turned 1 year old.  And they are celebrating it with a bang!

Probably one of the best success stories in the world of Chinese fine-dining restaurants in the Philippines, King Chef started just a few years back, when they first opened "Cantonese Soup Kitchen" serving up classic Chinese dishes in Banawe, Quezon City.  Now they have blossomed to another much bigger site in Quezon City and now in Lucky Chinatown in the heart of Chinatown in Manila.

I am proud to be celebrating with King Chef their 1st year in Lucky Chinatown.  Now if you have not heard about King Chef, then I suggest you take a look and see what they have to offer your taste buds.  And still if you're not convinced, they you indeed are missing a lot!

Chateau 1771 celebrates 25 years

Chateau 1771 celebrates 25 years

In celebration of its 25th year anniversary, Chateau 1771 is offering two special treats from May 18 to 31, featuring well-loved and one-of-a kind dishes by the group’s Executive Chef, Vicky Rose Pacheco.

True to the spirit of festivity, Chateau 1771 offers two stand-out dishes that have stood the test of time with a glass of wine for P990 net, available during dinner only. The first course is the restaurant's renowned Raclette, a luxurious melted Swiss cheese with marbled potatoes, pickled onions and gherkins-- a certified favorite for over two decades. The piece de resistance is the restaurant’s head-turner, Potence (pictured above). Juicy and flavorful steak hangs from a metal gallows is presented to the diner flambéed with skill and flair. The beef is seasoned, robust and tender, dressed in its natural juices then whisked with some brandy.

Mad for Garlic - A taste of endless garlic posibilities

The newest hip fine dining place in the metro has opened, and it's not making any of the vampires happy haha!  Mad for Garlic in Bonifacio Global city gives us garlic, garlic and more garlic.

If you're a fan of garlic, then you definitely have to savour and taste Mad for Garlic, cause this is definitely made for you.  But just as much, Mad for Garlic offers great tasting food for the whole family to share and enjoy.

Breakfast greats at Cafe 1771

Loving breakfast at Cafe 1771

Wake up to a renewed old habit, breakfast.  This is a term I rarely use, admittedly I'm one of those poor souls with the habit of skipping the most important meal of the day, breakfast.  But now with what I have discovered with Cafe 1771, I guess you'll be seeing more of me on breakfast chit chats, now I'm truly excited.

A table set with Bread Basket (P250), which has Zucchini bread, banana bread, foccacia and scones will set the mood to a heavier breakfast treat.

Big Mouth Burger Day on April 24 at Chili's!!!

Chili's Big Mouth Burger Day!

Chili's most awaited event of the year is here once again to rock our worlds.  Get the world famous Chili's Big Mouth burger for only P150.00.

I have missed this event for 2 years straight already, well because the lines were just too long that we would have to wait for at least 2 1/2 hours to get our share, sad to say I had to get back to the office, but hopefully this year, my craving would be fulfilled.  Catch it from 11am - 2pm and from 6pm - 12mn.

Happening only on April 24, 2013 at the following Chili's branches:

• Greenbelt 5
• Tomas Morato
• Greenhills, San Juan
• Power Plant mall
• Alabang Town Center

Expect long lines, hungry faces and an aroma of beefy goodness, right from the doorstep.  Of course as usual this is not valid to go and delivery.  One (1) burger per guest.  So bring the whole family along cause this will be a celebration like no other.  See you at Chili's! 

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Weekend Family Buffet at Eastwood Cafe at the Richmonde Hotel

Family Weekend buffet feast at Eastwood Cafe

Weekends are best spent with families, I would think most of us would agree on this.  With our very busy working schedules, we only see our family early in the morning before we go to work or late at night when the kids are ready to sleep, that is indeed the harsh reality of our lives at the moment.

Such are my moments with Dad, like right now when I'm missing him again.  I remember that it was only during weekends that we were to get together for a lunch or dinner with whole family.  Now that my mom is my only parent still around, I make sure to make time for her, especially on weekends.

Italiano Perfecto y Cantina Sicilianita at Rex Bookstore

I say what?  Rex Bookstore?  Yes, you read that right.  It might come as a surprise to you guys that there is indeed an Italian place inside Rex Bookstore, "Cantina Sicilinanita" is what its called and they serve great tasting pasta creations and more.

At first I thought it was a joke that my friends were pulling on me, telling me "Hey let's have lunch at Rex Bookstore", I said what?  Are we having books to eat for lunch, if that is the case you can go ahead and I'll just skip lunch, haha as if that's happening.  

So my curious feet still followed and there right in front of me "REX Bookstore".

Lobster days at Corniche, Diamond Hotel Philippines

Lobster all-you-can buffet 
at Corniche, Diamond Hotel Philippines

Corniche at Diamond Hotel Philippines, is one of the most sought after buffet spreads in Manila, serving up juicy steaks, fresh seafoods, sumptuous Japanese sushi and a dessert bar you would want to keep coming back to.  Now and for a limited time, Corniche brings to us Lobster days with an eat-all-you-can lobster buffet spread, that will satisfy your every crustacean craving.

Let the lobster all-you-can buffet begin!

I love Ramen Bar!

Ramen goodness in a bowl at Ramen Bar!

So many ramen places popping up in the metro, you just can't figure where to go right?  But of course, we take note of where to find worthy and great tasting authentic ramen places without leaving a big dent on your wallet, and Ramen Bar is definitely on that list.

Chops Chicago Steakhouse at Greenbelt 5

Taking a munch out of Chops Chicago Steakhouse

It's not everyday you get the chance to have a fine steak, 
luckily today is just that day.

Something so right at Wrong Ramen - teaser

How can something Oh so wrong, be Oh so deliciously good...that's Wrong Ramen.