At the Steak & Fries long bar One will encounter the metaphor “salad days” in Shakespeare’s Anthony and Cleopatra, as Cleopatra refers to when she was younger, green, and learning the ropes. Steak & Frice (S&F) at Central Square, BGC, is currently in its soft opening phase, with...
For those residing outside the vicinity of Metro Manila, it may be challenging to find specialty restaurants when sudden cravings for fine dining, such as steaks, strikes. But, for the residents of Sta. Maria, Bulacan, including Bulakenos living nearby, high-quality steak is easily accessible...
When we talk about premium eats, what usually comes to mind is a plate of steak. Juicy, tender, and perfectly medium, a good steak is something everyone wants to have a taste of. Unfortunately, having a piece of steak can be intimidating not just because of the fine dining aspect that surrounds it...
And I’m hungering for the sautéed onion in my breakfast omelette or the rings of medium red onion in my pork chop steak a la bistek “…Eat no onions nor garlic, for we are to utter sweet breath; and I do not doubt but to hear them say it is a sweet comedy,” says the weaver Bottom to the...
Steaks, hotdogs, and crabs in San Francisco with the family CRAB MENTALITY The Dungeness crab the author prepared with his sister When you’re with your loved ones, your location or destination becomes secondary. But if you can be in a place that everyone loves, the experience becomes a gift from...
The secret to winning big at the foremost resort and casinos of the Entertainment City lies in these restaurants and dishes By POCH EULALIA As the dealer waits for your decision, you take a look at the three cards you’ve been dealt with. Each card represents Manila’s finest and hottest...
Apart from gift-giving, the holiday season is about indulging in good food without restraints. That said, for your next dining spree, here are some of the newly established and soon to open restaurants this month. Baking fresh daily at Megamall CHRISTMAS RUSH Among the exclusive holiday treats is...
After travel restrictions eased, pandemonium! In spite of the super high travel rates, airports have been full. It’s like prisoners have been let loose, me, included! My first trip took me to Singapore, where I went for some medical attention and so far, everything is looking bright. My next trip...
Badminton has been my sport for many decades now. It is a game I look forward to playing four to five times a week. I have two groups of badminton addicts. One from the club and another from our village. These people have become my family. We have many get-togethers off the court. Someone always...
You don’t even need a lover to have one! For almost two years in the pandemic, dating has been... what? Let’s be honest. Prior to COVID-19, dating someone is already a challenge. And now, with restrictions going on and physical distancing imposed, it seems impossible to meet the one, unless...
Where to go when you want to dress up for a ribeye that’s sizzling on a 500-degree Fahrenheit plate WELL DONE! Steaks done to perfection If you want to feel like Manila dining is back in full force, go to Ruth’s Chris. When I did, as soon as I set foot inside the spanking new restaurant on the...
Luxury hotel and resort brand makes its exclusive offerings available to everyone via a new e-commerce catalog RICE WELL DONE Discovery Primea's Wagyu Paella Hotels and resorts under the Discovery group including Primea, Suites, Shores Boracay, and Club Paradise Palawan, have launched their online...
