There's no doubt that Bonifacio Global City will be the venue of prime hotel addresses in the future with a Shang-Ri La and a Grand Hyatt opening in a few years. In the meantime, I was happy enough to set foot at F1 Hotel on 32nd street which is under the Best Western Premier chain of hotels around the world. It is also the first hotel to be built in the Fort. F1 Hotel has an all-day dining restaurant on the fifth floor simply called F.Upon entering, you're greeted by these avant garde (almost Cobonpuesque?) chairs. The pool bar is just outside, but I wasn't able to ... Continue Reading...
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro opening soon in the Philippines
P.F. Chang's, a popular Chinese restaurant which originated in the U.S., opens its first branch at the Alabang Town Center on January 19. Guess what, I haven't eaten in this restaurant but the fact that they have 200 branches scattered across the United States, Mexico, Puerto Rico and even the Middle East makes this place a must-try. The press release says popular dishes at P.F. Chang's menu include the signature appetizer Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps; all-time favourite Mongolian Beef made from US Angus beef caramelized in the wok with garlic and scallions; and ... Continue Reading...
Cioccolata Churros Cafe @ The Bayleaf Hotel Intramuros
I used to work for the newspaper (I still write in!) from 1996 to 2001 and I still remember the one-storey McDonald's a few meters away that used to be in this spot. Now it's being occupied by The Bayleaf, the newest boutique hotel to rise in Manila's historic district of Intramuros. I can't help but wax sentimental, especially since so many places are being torn down in Manila to give way to high-rise condos and the like. But at least, they did a good job with The Bayleaf. Aside from the old McDonald's, this area used to have only roadside stalls servicing the ... Continue Reading...
How to cook lechon in an oven: recipe from Mama Sita
I already narrated before our Divisoria press trip with the people from Mama Sita.The culmination of our tour was our lunch at the cozy Ristorante Delle Mitre in front of the historic San Agustin Church. I was surprised that this resto is being ran by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines. Anyway, we were served food using Mama Sita ingredients and I wouldn't object since we also use this brand at home. What caught my attention was the oven-roasted pork belly (lechon) resplendent in its brown skin. I guess lechon is one food we leave to the experts and ... Continue Reading...
Soderno at Molito weekend market: my Sunday home
Tomorrow will be the third week that I will be selling my Chicken Delish at the Soderno @ Molito lifestyle market in Alabang. Because there's a lot of preparation involved, my weekends are no longer "leisurely." The good news is that I am slowly getting the hang of things, gaining friends and being able to serve people with my food is giving me an adrenaline high. As you know, am selling my fried chicken wings & drummettes in a variety of sauces. Am proud of my recipe which I've been serving my family even before the bonchon craze swept the metro. I made good ... Continue Reading...
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