Review of Gourmet Gypsy Art Café (Paligsahan, Quezon City)
I first learned the story behind Gourmet Gypsy Art from a My Puhunan episode in ABS-CBN. There’s not a lot of cafés in the metro with a rich background such as theirs. In the video interview, Open Hand...
View ArticleReview of Lazat Fil-Asian Restaurant and Bar (Tomas Morato, Quezon City)
With Louie’s continuous hunt for nearby restaurants that serve ketogenic-friendly food, we found Lazat Fil-Asian Restaurant & Bar which specializes in Asian fusion, barbecue, and Filipino cuisine....
View ArticleReview of Galileo Enoteca (Highway Hills, Mandaluyong City)
In celebration of Louie’s 30th birthday last Wednesday, we had dinner in Galileo Enoteca, the first restaurant that came to his mind after a long day at work. “Galileo Enoteca Deli” literally means...
View ArticleReview of Hogshaven Smokehouse By Dulcelin Gourmet (Quezon Avenue, Quezon City)
The rainy season came with torrents, with a spike in traffic jams and flood-like situations in low lying areas in Metro Manila. Luckily, there are multitudes of worth-trying restaurants near us, so we...
View ArticleReview of Vagabonds Artisan Comfort Food (Tomas Morato, Quezon City)
Vagabonds Artisan Comfort Food hits the mark when it comes to—quite literally, comfort food. The menu here features several of the usual suspects: fish and chips, buttermilk chicken, pork chops, pasta,...
View ArticleReview of Jin Joo Korean Grill (The Podium, Ortigas, Mandaluyong)
Jin Joo Korean Grill is a modern Korean barbecue restaurant that serves an interesting mix of classic and innovative dishes. This restaurant is famous for their 8-flavored samgyeopsal including curry,...
View ArticleReview of Salu Filipino Restaurant (Tomas Morato, Quezon City)
For Father’s Day this year, we booked our lunch at Salu Filipino Restaurant in Sct. Torillo corner Sct. Fernandez streets, Quezon City. We read many great online reviews about their food and we’re...
View ArticleReview of Zaan Japanese Tea House (Paligsahan, Quezon City)
Just how many Japanese restaurants are there in Metro Manila? Too many to count. While there are some that specialize only in a certain type of Japanese cuisine (ramen, yakitri, soba, izakaya,...
View ArticleReview of 13 Ubay St. Comfort Dining (Quezon City)
It’s rare when we encounter restaurants that are named after the street it’s on. 13 Ubay St. is one of them, and it’s probably one of the last places I’d be interested in after hearing its name. It...
View ArticleReview of Nanka Japanese Latin Restaurant (Paligsahan, Quezon City)
Sometimes you want a restaurant that’s simply straightforward, a place that serves food you always want to eat. Nanka in Mother Ignacia Avenue, Paligsahan, Quezon City is one of them. It brings a “feel...
View ArticleReview of Chunky Sam’s Diner (Tandang Sora, Quezon City)
Chunky Sam’s Diner has all of the right elements for a great group or solo meal: burgers (1/4-lb, 1/3-lb, 1/2-lb), steaks, and other delicious comfort food to share. It’s known as a “burger house” for...
View ArticleWhat’s Your Favorite New Restaurant (2017-2018)? Vote for The Choice!
THE CHOICE: YEAR IV In the first six months of this year alone, over 500 new restaurants opened all over Metro Manila! Every month, every week, and almost every day it seems, there’s a new restaurant...
View ArticleReview of Blue Posts Boiling Crabs & Shrimps (Greenhills, San Juan)
A seafood lover’s haven, Blue Posts Boiling Crabs & Shrimps has you covered when you are in the mood for a solid spot serving freshly cooked seafood. We had dinner here last weekend and this...
View ArticleReview of Fantastic Baka Korean Restaurant (Tomas Morato, Quezon City)
When you hear “Fantastic Baka,” it’s hard to imagine that this restaurant specializes in Korean grilled meat. It’s one of the newest and best recommended places to eat unlimited authentic Korean...
View ArticleEasy and Delicious Recipes with Olive Oil by Chef Mikel Zaguirre
For the longest time, we’ve been using only avocado oil for healthy cooking at home. My husband especially favors avocado oil above all else since it has a very high smoke point which makes it great to...
View ArticleReview of Kokoro Japanese Grindz (Tomas Morato, Quezon City)
Kokoro Japanese Grindz offers Japanese-Hawaiian fusion food and specializes in sushi rolls, ramen, and takoyaki. We came here for lunch and enjoyed 30% discount off the bill thanks to Eatigo. Based on...
View ArticleReview of Alter Ego (New Manila, Quezon City)
Why the name Alter Ego? From their About page, it’s because the mélange of flavors comes from the east and the west. We were surprised to find that it’s located on a street a few steps away only from...
View ArticleReview of 1919 Grand Cafe (Binondo, Manila)
The site of the old HSBC building has now been transformed to a very beautiful and elegant cafe in Binondo. After restoration and retrofitting done last year, it’s now called 1919 Grand Cafe. For a bit...
View ArticlePresotea is Now in the Philippines! (Robinsons Magnolia, Quezon City)
What’s Presotea? Nope, it’s not just another milk tea store from Taiwan! Presotea serves milk tea but not only that. It specializes in serving brew-to-order tea based beverages with unique flavors and...
View ArticleReview of Nobu Restaurant (Nobu Hotel Manila, Parañaque City)
Nobu Restaurant is the world’s most recognized Japanese restaurant, known for its innovative new-style cuisine, paired with a hip crowd and celebrity following. We had a Sunday brunch here last month...
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