Good news for northies, The Tokyo Matcha has just opened its second Philippine branch in Gateway 2.   As with all other The Tokyo Matcha branches, its got a modern and minimalist interior.  We, however, feel that the store layout here is more strategically designed.   The inner area is dedicated for its brewing and ordering.  So the storefront highlights the cozy dine-in area where you can see mostly young customers chilling with their matcha favorites.  What makes The Tokyo Matcha globally distinguished is its dedication to spread high quality ..read more

Looking for your next scenic Tagaytay food destination?  You've got to visit Rosario by Vikings!   As they say... when one door closes, another one opens.  As Josephine's closed its doors in the same location earlier this year ending a long legacy, Rosario now opens its doors to share the joys of her unique heirloom recipes.   By the way, we got to learn from our server that Rosario happily welcomed the former crew from Josephine's which was so nice right? Like all other Vikings Group restaurants, Rosario offers a wide-range of dishes.  ..read more

Though we've been finding ourselves in the constant race against the clock, it is still important to take a break from chaos once in awhile.  Thus, on a typical Thursday, I took the chance to candidly invite my sisters for a quick lunch at the Public Eatery - where the neighborhood meets to gather over good food. Hanging Truffled Chicken Shish Kebab (550 php) Public Eatery stands as a bustling and vibrant food hub, reminiscent of a bustling subway station's concourse. Here, people converge to engage in lively chatter and indulge in the masterfully crafted creations conceptualized ..read more

Chowking has exciting news to share with all its customers in the Philippines! In April 2023, they proudly announced the collaboration with Jodi Sta. Maria and her son, Thirdy Lacson, as the latest endorsers for their renowned Chinese-Style Fried Chicken Lauriat. This significant event took place at the Marco Polo Ortigas Manila, where a press event was held to unveil the brand's new TV commercial. The revamped Chicken Lauriat remains a delightful combination of six Chowking favorites: Chinese-Style Fried Chicken Chicken, Egg Fried Rice, Buchi, Siomai, Chicharap, and Pancit Canton. However ..read more

Summer is here and it's the perfect time to hit the fine sands and soak under the sun! Yet, as you purchase and pack your summer essentials such as sunscreen, water bottles, and snacks, have you ever thought about the impact of plastic pollution on our seas and oceans?  The Marketplace and Save Philippine Seas (SPS) provides a wonderful solution with its limited  the Pure Imagineocean eco-bag!  Not only will you be able to bring everything you need in a vibrant style, but you'll also be doing your part in preserving the Philippine seas from plastic pollution since part of y ..read more

The efficient planning and design of Salakot Alfresco Dining and Café as a nipa hut village, with more than adequate physical distance between the well-designed and architectured small, big and two-storey huts surrounded by beautiful flowers and greeneries that naturally promotes air circulation and coolness, is what makes it the ideal pandemic dining venue near Metro Manila.      Aside from the wide and spacious walk-ways, its also has sufficient parking spaces and waiting areas to accommodate a long queue.   Salakot Main Hall There is a concrete hall, which is equippe ..read more

The family has been eager to escape the city and find solace in an al fresco cafe after a whole year of being locked at home.   Antipolo being one of the nearest provinces outside Metro Manila was an easy choice for us and apparently, for many others too as most cafes were crowded for the weekend.   Fortunately for us,  Cafe Agusta was able to accommodate us for a quick lunch.    Cafe Agusta is very spacious.  It has an air-conditioned indoor cafe area which most guests preferred.  Our visit was just barely after Christmas so decor were still there.   ..read more

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® (CBTL) has sprouted a new leaf with its open kitchen concept - Kitchen by The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®.  The Kitchen by The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® was pioneered in High Street South amidst the pandemic - October 2020, serving all-day breakfast, gourmet dishes, specialty coffee and teas and pastries for dine-in, take-out and food delivery. Followings its success, the Kitchen by The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® will be rolled out on more CBTL stores soon!  In fact, the Kitchen by The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® just opened in SM Megamall B.  ..read more

We've been oriented with the vast and rich world of specialty coffee from the time we began this blog.  For years, we've been enjoying coffee as a delicacy hopping from one cafe to another with appreciation for the convenience of simply grabbing a cup which has been especially whipped up by our local baristas. But the pandemic has caused us to explore more into the brewing process and finding the finest coffee sources.   Being able to purchasing some online and having them delivered at our doorstep has been a source of encouragement. V60 X& Y Coffee Philippine Single ..read more

As Peri-peri Charcoal Chicken & Sauce Bar opens its 45th branch in Manila Central University (MCU) Caloocan, Northern Manila peeps can now begin or continue your gastronomic adventure with Peri-Peri's famous Charcoal-grilled Chicken to match with its 8 delectable sauces and satisfying dishes. The 183 sqm branch, which stands along EDSA near Manila Central University in Caloocan City with a distinct festive Peri-Peri theme beckons you all for a fun dining experience with its festive Portuguese ambiance coupled with its special charcoal grilled recipe.    So come on and fee ..read more