Embark on a gastronomic exploration of Asia through a range of magnificent dishes crafted by Diamond Hotel’s Asian Culinary Masters. Happening on June 15 to 17 and 19 to 25 at the Corniche Lunch and Dinner Buffet, the food festival, led by the hotel's executive chef Ooi In Jin, is set to present...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has approved the pilot implementation of the food stamp program that will also include single parents, pregnant, and lactating women. President Marcos presides over a sectoral meeting to discuss the food stamp program in Malacañang on June 13, 2023. (Photo...
Since arriving in the Philippines, NFT-themed restaurant Bored & Hungry has garnered a great local following due to its Bored Apes digital art theme and truly mouthwatering burger creations. This time, the American food brand unveils its latest offering dedicated to celebrating the distinct flavors...
An expansive range of stakeholders from the Central Visayas business community expressed “strong opposition” on the proposed P150 daily minimum wage hike, warning of an “inflationary effect” once such measure by the legislative branch is passed into law. A joint statement from Central...
We all heard the saying, “breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” It fuels us before we go through our days. In the Philippines, we have many ways to enjoy our breakfast, whether it is through a plate of classic tapsilog or something on the go like a sandwich made with pandesal. But...
Hamachi crudo Among the greatest culinary inventions of all time, chocolate can be traced back to the Aztecs. The ancient civilization regarded chocolate as the elixir of love and even used cacao seeds as currency for barter. Today, this confection is much enjoyed everywhere as a romantic present...
Remember back in 2020 when times were uncertain and the pandemic was in full force terrorizing the globe, the one thing that sparked a sense of joy in us was food. We busy ourselves in the kitchen, trying to create all the trending [ quarantreats...
I once took a trip to Singapore with zero plans, as in nothing scheduled, nothing I wanted to do, except to sleep, eat, maybe shop a little, and read a lot. I booked myself a room at a cheap hotel, not so cheap that it would be uncomfortable, as I was prepared to spend much of my four-day stay in...
Roasted Crispy Pork Pata Throughout the month of June, The Manila Hotel’s Café Ilang-Ilang will showcase a range of delectable dishes featuring the exceptional quality and flavor of local Kurobuta pork. Kurobuta, a type of pork from the English county of Berkshire, is a Japanese word that means...
After [ Erwan Heussaff's victory ](https://mb.com.ph/2023/6/5/erwan-heussaff-brings-home-a-james-beard-media-award) at the 2023 James Beard Media Awards, the foundation now names the champions of its 2023 Restaurant and Chef Awards, which include three Filipino chefs. Winning the Best Chef:...
FLAVORS OF THE SOUTH EAST From left: Beef percik with lauk pauk or side dishes When food expert Angelo Comsti, in his desire to bring together chefs young and old, established and emerging, came up with a personal passion project called Asian Culinary Exchange (ACE), it was in fact only a logical...
In the bustling area of Metro Manila that is Bonifacio Global City, the aptly named Shangri-La always felt like a luxurious oasis that one can quickly escape to. I have a fondness for hotels, even when I’m not traveling. You get that feeling of escape the moment you enter one. Yet, what truly sets...
