Last June I went to New Zealand to see some hobbits. I left less than 24 hours after I arrived from Singapore. It was a good thing I had the foresight to pack my luggage for NZ before I left for Singapore.
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What’s New at Spiral Buffet
I’m the last person who will go to a buffet since the choices always overwhelm me and I don’t eat enough to merit the cost. But since I was invited by Sofitel to check out what’s new at Spiral I decided to go.
Catherine’s Apple Pie
I love apple pie. It’s is my most favorite pie of all and I’m always on the lookout for good ones in Manila.
Hey Gourmet! Ensaymadas
New bakers have a decision to make when starting a business. They either follow the trends and make what everybody else makes or reinvent a classic and give it a twist. This is what Hey Gourmet! did with the Filipino favorite ensaymada.
After Lunch at Chelsea Serendra
After our lunch at Donosti most of my friends were still hungry for both food and dessert.
Bacon, Mushroom & Kale Pasta
This post is all about finding kale in Manila. I’ve eaten kale in the US and I liked it. I even made baked kale chips once. Until recently I couldn’t find kale in any supermarket.
Donosti Pintxos y Tapas
When I went to Europe last year my favorite place for food was the coastal city of San Sebastián or Donostia in Spain. From Michelin 3 star Akelaŕe to pintxos bar hopping I just loved all the unique dishes that tasted familiar yet surprising.
Pinoy Eats World Manly Eats 2 at The Podium
Last Saturday my mom and I went to The Podium mall to check out the good eats at Pinoy Eat World’s 3 day Manly Eats food fest.
Wildflour Cafe + Bakery and Craft Coffee Revolution at The Podium Mall
I went to The Podium mall just to buy bread at Wildflour and to have coffee at Craft. Imagine my surprise at all the new goodies I saw at Wildflour.
Margarita Forés’ Grace Park
Here’s another farm-to-table restaurant. This one by the acclaimed chef and restaurateur Margarita Forés. I’m a long time fan of Cibo as well as her catering so I was excited to try her new restaurant. I’ve read some early not so good reviews that’s why I waited until a couple of weeks ago to tryContinue reading “Margarita Forés’ Grace Park”