SM Aura – Shoot First Eat Later

Magnum Manila at SM Aura

Can you believe I’ve never tried a Magnum Bar before I went to Magnum Manila? What better time to try this popular ice cream than at their flagship cafe in SM Aura.

About 3 months ago celebrity chef Todd English came to Manila to open the 2nd branch of Todd English Food Hall. The first branch is in The Plaza Hotel in New York City. Imagine the hoopla this caused with Manila’s diners who wanted a taste of the TV chef’s restaurant. The lines were crazy long that’sContinue reading “Todd English Food Hall Manila”

Paul SM Aura Manila

When Rochelle and I went to Paris a couple of years ago one of the simple meals we enjoyed was from Paul in the basement of the Louvre. We shared a long baguette filled with tuna salad, a flan normand and an Orangina soda. It wasn’t fancy but it left an impression on us andContinue reading “Paul SM Aura Manila”

Mentore Coffee + Bar by UCC

I was so full from lunch at Ramen Nagi but I will always have a pocket of space left in my tummy for coffee and dessert. Well, it was supposed to be coffee only until I saw something that left me breathless.

Ramen Nagi at SM Aura

When I told my cousin who’s from the US that I wanted to bring her to SM Aura to try Ramen Nagi her first request was to see the Chapel of San Pedro Calungsod before we ate or else we might forget to go.