ALL HANDS ON DECK Busy Finestra staff working on the orders of hungry Sunday brunch guests At 38 stories above Metro Manila, the newly opened Finestra Italian Steakhouse at Solaire Resort North brings a fresh take on the Sunday brunch experience. Unlike its sister restaurant in Pasay City, this...
Karayama offers a diverse karaage menu, including rice sets, curry rice sets, and chicken ramen. Karayama, Japan’s leading karaage chain, has opened its newest branch in Makati at One Ayala. The brand traces its roots to a small storefront in Tokyo, where it developed its signature Japanese-style...
CHEF JOSH BOUTWOOD shares a spread—and his thoughts on Michelin’s long-awaited arrival in the Philippines. Chef Josh Boutwood is no stranger to pushing culinary boundaries. From the primal, fire-driven Savage to the refined artistry of Helm, each of his restaurants tells a story. His latest...
It’s official: The prestigious Michelin Guide is finally coming to the Philippines. The globally recognized restaurant rating system has announced on its official website that its inspectors are already exploring the country’s culinary landscape, with the inaugural Michelin Guide Philippines...
When it comes to food cravings, there’s no such thing as too cheesy. McDonald’s is bringing back the Cheese Dunk, the gooey and mouthwatering companion to its cheeseburgers, guaranteed to elevate every bite. "We know that when it comes to cheese, there's no such thing as too much," says Ada...
Sourdough Cafe now has a third branch on the second floor of the Proscenium Retail Row at Rockwell Makati. My eldest son, Quintin, lives in Quezon City and has eaten at their Tomas Morato cafe, declaring it one of his go-to spots in the area when he’s looking for comfort food. He’s happy with...
As the Panagbenga Festival fills Baguio with flowers of every color, there’s no better complement to the celebration than a feast. Tenya, Japan’s No. 1 tempura tendon, and Racks are bringing their signature flavors to Baguio, offering the perfect spot to fuel up among the floats. Nestled among...
Inspired by the comfort food of the world, World Kitchens is a one-of-a-kind, first-of-its-kind 5-star dining destination created by Singapore’s food and beverage guru Andrew Tan Hock Lai. World Kitchens boasts the culinary creations of 15 international chefs with their specialty cuisines,...
BANANAS in all their different varieties (Photo from Unsplash) Man has been eating bananas for thousands of years, consuming the first varieties, which were small and fully seeded. Over time, the fruits grew, developed various shapes and tastes, and became the most popular commercially grown...
At Communa, Celera, which opened only on Feb. 5, is a study in contrasts—chic yet unpretentious, refined yet deeply comforting. Stepping into the restaurant, nestled on top of a low-rise building in this vibrant enclave of Makati—new, surprising, unlikely—I was immediately struck by the...
MARGARITA FORES Chef, restaurateur, who brought Filipino taste and cuisine to new heights, passed away Feb. 11. Many decades ago, I was at a party hosted by my dear friends Tina and Boy Forés. It was all about food, fun, and laughter. Among the spread of dishes on the table was a simple tuna pasta...
NINETIES GIRL Chef Margarita 'Gaita' Fores in 1998, wearing the iconic 'Cibo orange' color, at her beloved restaurant space in Glorietta circa 1998 (Facebook | Margarita Fores) Long before Italian food became a staple in Manila’s dining scene, there was Cibo. Nestled in the sleek corners of...
