It's my second time to eat in Akira Japanese restaurant and seeing the Akira branch in Alphaland Makati was refreshing, to say the least. The interiors are different from the one in EDSA Shang-ri La Mall. This store is designed by the world-renowned local furniture designer Kenneth Cobonpue. The overall look evokes the seasons in Japan but with a Filipino touch. The resto tastefully showcases Cobonpue's masterpieces, like the Kawayan Too chairs in the main dining area and those eye-catching red Yoda chairs by the sushi counter (which reportedly cost more than ... Continue Reading...
The Aristocrat Bakeshop giveaway : sweets perfect for the holidays!
Aristocrat Restaurant isn't just known for their excellent Filipino comfort food. Their cakes, breads and sweets are equally addicting. I wrote before about the dessert buffet they had to introduce their baptismal package and it was an occasion we can't resist. For example, the reputation of their Torta de los Reyes is legendary. A simple bite of this sans rival is enough to bring me to seventh heaven..it's oh so delicious! (Photo courtesy of Aristocrat FB page) My other favorites from this chain are the pillowy cheese rolls, the caramel cake, mucha leche (a ... Continue Reading...
Circa 1900 restaurant in Cebu #USPotatoSafari
Last week, I flew to the island city of Cebu to join the friendly folks of the US Potato Board in their event called the USPB Potato Safari. They're marketing US potatoes in the Philippine market (for good reason!) and the idea is to have chefs in the city's top restaurants experiment with various potato-based dishes for everyone to enjoy. Making an impression was Circa 1900 which is a former colonial house restored into a sprawling resto serving Asian fusion dishes . It was refreshing to see all the expanse and the trees. It reminded me of my childhood in the ... Continue Reading...
Catering by Claudia’s of the Romulo Food Group
Most of us look forward to Christmas because of parties, gifts, food-laden tables and the general atmosphere of merriment. It was just timely that we were introduced recently to Catering by Claudia's which is the catering arm of the Romulo Food Group. This chain also includes Romulo Lounge, Claudia’s Kitchen, Cerchio and Tito Chef. Catering by Claudia, owned by the husband-and-wife team of Enzo and Sandie Romulo-Squillantini, is inspired by the historic career of the family patriarch, General Carlos P. Romulo, who was the first Asian President of the United Nations ... Continue Reading...
Win free GCs to Chef Jessie Rockwell Club!
November is just around the corner and we can almost feel the excitement in the air because soon...it's the much-awaited Christmas season!!! Before you go into the frenzy of buying gifts, decorating your homes, planning vacations or attending parties, indulge yourself in a meal at one of the finest restaurants in the metro. That's right, we're giving away two gift certificates worth P1,500 each at Chef Jessie Restaurant in the exclusive Rockwell Club of Makati City. With its resort-style atmosphere, Chef Jessie boasts of an international menu that aims to ... Continue Reading...
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