THE PLAZA CATERING: ENJOY THE EXCELLENCE AT HOME

 

The legendary Plaza Catering has amped up their website to make ordering their mouthwatering products even more easier! You can choose from so many dishes that helped make The Plaza an Iconic name in the Philippine Food Business!

AND OH MY GOD THEIR BACON IS AMAZING

GASTRONOMO MEATS | TASTE TESTING TAPA, HUNGARIAN AND BACON

 

I love deli meats, and I found an online deli that has a line up of amazing frozen meats that are affordable and delicious! Gastronomo Meats has been around since 2018, but i'm glad I discovered them during this Quarantine! Check out as I Taste Test their Beef Tapa, Hungarian Sausage and Bacon!

PICKIEST EATER TRIES PIZZA HUT'S BACON STUFFED CHEESY CRUST!

Pizza Hut sent me a couple of pizzas for Valentine's Day, so I could try their new Bacon Stuffed Cheesy Crust Pizza! I tried the Margherita Pizza will their new stuffed crust, and it was quite delicious!

WOLFGANG'S STEAKHOUSE OPENS IN BGC!

The world famous Wolfgang's Steakhouse of New York has opened yet another branch at One Bonifacio High Street! We went to a sneak peek dinner to see what they had to offer, and we were absolutely blown away by their excellent steaks, and other fine dining dishes! And the best part of the evening? I got to meet the man, Mr. Wolfgang Zweiner himself!!


WOLFGANG'S STEAKHOUSE
Lower Ground, One Bonifacio High Street,
28th Street Corner 5th Avenue, 
Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City 

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THE PICKIEST EATER TRIES EPISODE 1: KRISPY KREME BACON & CHEESE RING FILLED DOUGHNUTS

         You know me.. I'm a sucker for anything with bacon in it.. Real bacon mind you (Nothing artificially flavored please). I was walking around in the mall and I saw the Krispy Kreme had a Bacon doughnut.. One filled with cheese at that, so I couldn't resist trying it for the very first episode of my new Vlog Series, called, "The Pickiest Eater Tries..."

A CHRISTMAS WISH: RACKS' BACON CRUSTED PORK RIBS

          The year 2017 marked the year where I returned to working full time once again, effectively limiting the media events that I can attend. I honestly don't mind because I really love my job and the company I work for, not to mention media events have lost the sense of "exclusivity" it once had. In lieu of going to media events, I just try to find places around Ortigas Center (Where I work) that I feel is worth blogging about. 

         The El Pueblo branch of Racks is walking distance from my office, and there's yet another one at Megamall so when i'm in the vicinity of either, I never hesitate to drop by for a quick bite. During one of my strolls around the area, I saw a sign advertising their new Bacon Crusted Pork Ribs.As you can imagine, my leisurely stroll with my officemate Dian, ended up becoming a full on pig out session of Porky Bacony Goodness!

QUICK BITE AT THE GROVE: PI BREAKFAST AND PIES

         Being a denizen of the City of Pasig, I'm always looking for places within the area where I can grab a bite. One of my go-to places is The Grove by Rockwell, which has one of my favorite Ramen places, Hanamaruken, and Sunrise Buckets. 

         For the longest time, these were the two restaurants that I would associate The Grove with, not realizing that over the past year, more and more restaurants have sprouted at their complex, making the place a virtual food lover's paradise. 

         I joined a few of my foodie friends for a day of exploring The Grove, and we started with one of my favorite restaurants, that opened a new branch there last year.. Pi: Breakfast and Pies!     

A TASTE OF THE BIG EASY AT CAFE CREOLE!

       I rarely find myself at Resorts World. In fact, the last time I visited was months ago, when I went to try Johnny Kahuku's Shrimp House, by Celebrity Chef, Pete Ayson! Which makes it rather fitting that my return to Resorts World Manila was to try the newest concept by the awesome Chef Pete, Cafe Creole.  

       I did a little research on the restaurant and saw some of their amazing dishes, including a stunning brunch menu that left me whispering to myself, "Resorts World Manila".

     Pretty soon, I was on my way to get my fill of some good old fashioned creole food!

THE SECOND BITE: THE RISE OF ZARK'S BURGERS

           For the second episode of the Pickiest Eater Bites, I revisit a favorite of many of my readers.. Zark's Burgers! Since I visited their first branch in 2011, Zark's Burgers has exploded into a Powerhouse Burger chain that can give the big name burger joints a run for their money!

     From a small hole in the wall in Taft Avenue, Zark's Burgers now plans to have more than 20 outlets around the country by the end of 2016! 

    Here's a quick round up of some of the most insane burgers on their menu, as well as a chance to finally meet the man behind the madness.. Zark himself!

   And by the way, yes, that is a burger wrapped in bacon and deep fried to perfection that i'm holding in the photo above. 

BURGER COMPANY CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL BURGER DAY!

          Last week, during the successful Zomato Restaurant Summit, I bumped into the dynamic duo of the Burger Boss the The Striker aka Alvin and Francis of Burger Company, wherein they invited me back to their restaurant to try some of their new Burgers from their successful international line, which they were going to launch on May 28, in time for International Burger Day, which happens to also be Alvin's Birthday! 

   As you may have noticed from the (in)frequency of my blog posts, I've been incredibly busy these past few weeks, but  I managed to find time to visit after a long morning meeting!I had no intention of missing out this mouthwatering parade of Burgers from one of the fastest rising Burger places in the metro!

MY FIRST TIME IN 2ND'S! (AND THIRDS. AND FOURTHS. AND FIFTHS.)

       As a blogger that has been at it since 2010, I am quite ashamed to admit that I had never had a full meal at the popular restaurant, "2nd's". I can't give you a valid explanation why, but my schedule has usually been the culprit.

      2nd's burst into Manila dining scene in 2011, with an eclectic menu that features unique takes on some of your favorite "Comfort food", including their version of Bacon that helped put them on the map. 

     As teary Renee Zelwegger told Jerry Maguire, "You had me at bacon.." (At least in MY version that's what she said). 

AN ISLAND FEAST AT BELLEVUE RESORT BOHOL!

In case you missed it, 

Read Part 1 of our trip to Bohol first before you go any further!

      

     My blog entries about Bellevue Bohol would not be complete without me telling you about our food!  Here's a rundown of some of the delicious dishes from Bellevue Bohol that completed our amazing trip! 

CHILI'S YOUR WAY: MORE FLAVORS, MORE CHOICES!

         Chili's is one of my go-to restaurants that never fail to satisfy my admittedly Western influenced palate. To this very day, I still have dirty dreams about Chili's Big Mouth Burger Bites (Don't ask). Although I would have no problems ordering those sliders from heaven over and over and over again, I was elated to find out that they recently added more items to their already awesome menu, and I couldn't wait to try them out! 

     Why? Because they had a brand new Steak dish.. covered in Cheese.. and.....

        You guessed it. BACON.   

BURGER COMPANY'S ANNIVERSARY PROMO!

            Do you like taking pictures of your food and posting it on your social media accounts?? Sure you do! It's the digital age! Everyone does it! Now, wouldn't it be awesome if the restaurant you're dining at gave you a discount, simply by posting your food shots on Instagram? HELL YEAH! 

        Well guess what? For their anniversary, Burger Company is giving away a 20% Discount to customers that share their food shots with their friends in their social media sites! This is happening only on August 8-10!

          One of my favorite discoveries of last year, I returned to Burger Company recently to taste some of their new creations!

LIVESTOCK: MAY THE PORK BE WITH YOU.. ALWAYS

        Romeo and Juliet. Cleopatra and Marc Antony. Guy and Pip. Taylor Swift and Joe Jonas/Tayor Lautner/John Mayer/Jake Gyllenhaal/Harry Styles. The Pickiest Eater and The World and Pork. Some of the greatest love affairs that the world has ever seen. 

     I love pork. LOVE. I love pork more than Kanye West loves Kanye West. Which is why whenever a restaurant that specializes in Pork dishes pops up, it is immediately on my radar. 

   From the moment I heard about the recently opened restaurant called "Livestock", I kept bugging Rina about making time to visit. Finally the day came in which I could no longer deny myself of the delights of this Porky Paradise.  

    And what I discovered was a close to carnivore's "Heaven on Earth" as you can get! 

DULCELIN GOURMET: FROM GOURMET DISHES TO DESSERTS!

             The very first time I heard about Dulcelin's food was during the early days of Mercato Centrale. Every had been raving about their Mango Torte, but me, I was more interested of the slab of Kurobuta Pork that was on display. Since this was only a stall of a food market, I only got to experience this awesomeness only during the weekends.  

          The Dulcelin name continued to grow, but with the Mango Torte at the front and center of it's popularity. Although I must admit, the torte is arguably one of the best desserts in the land, I'm actually more into the savory stuff. Every time someone would rave to me about their cakes, I would be quick to jump in and say, "But you should try theif meals!".

          After years of waiting, Dulcelin Gourmet has finally opened a restaurant at the U.P. Town Center! 

BURGERS & BREWSKIES: FOOD FOR THE OVERLY MANLY MAN

       Hello, my name is Richie Zamora. And I am a Burger Addict. I dont understand what exactly it is about burgers that have captivated me so. Granted, I spent my formative years in the USA, and burgers were definitely a staple in my diet. Although I've lived a great deal of my life in the Philippines, my Western influenced palate remains drawn to those grilled patties on soft toasted buns. Rina gets annoyed with me when I choose a burger joint over a rice meal ready restaurant. 

  

     What I enjoy about Burger makers nowadays is how they seem to have become more and more bold with their concoctions.. Pushing the limit of abusurdity not only with size, but with the toppings and ingredients that comprise the entire burger. 

    One of those newest Burger places, is Burger and Brewskies. 

*UPDATED* MCDONALDS BACON BURGERS ARE HERE.. AND THE STORES THAT HAVE IT !

       I was hard at work yesterday morning (or was it "Hardly working"?), when I got a picture message from Rina over WeChat. 

       There was no accompanying caption to it. Just the image you see above. Within seconds, I was frantically fumbling with my phone, trying to call Rina. She answered the phone, saying "15...16! Haha I was counting how long it would take you to call me after you saw the picture.. A total of 16 seconds!". I told her that it would probably have been around just 8 seconds if my fingers weren't so fat.

      But I got down to business. I asked her if what she sent was real. And she said, "I just passed by McDonald's Glorietta right now where I saw the sign, so YES, I can safely say it's real." I hung up the phone and looked at the time. It was around 11:30am. There was no way that I was going to wait for the Emerald Avenue lunch rush. 

       I asked my officemate Mimai, "What are you doing?" and she said, "I'm just finishing the-"'

      "No you're not", I interrupted. 

      She looked at me quizzically and said, "Okaay.. So what am I doing?" 

      "You're going with me to have lunch", I said, in a deadpan voice. She looked at her watch, and had a curious look on her face. It was that moment that I showed her the picture that Rina sent me. Within three seconds of her eyes meeting the photo, Mimai was digging into her bag for her wallet. 

      Let's face it.. How many people have taken a bite out of their McDonald's Quarter Pounder, or Cheeseburger, or Double Cheeseburger, and wondered to yourself how much better it would be with bacon? 

      Well, my friends, Yes, This is Real. McDonald's Burgers have got a new Crunch. 

      Introducing McDonald's new Bacon and Cheese Quarter Pounder, Bacon Cheeseburger, and Bacon McDouble.

       

LET THE QUIRKINESS BEGIN: THE QUIRKY BACON!

           I think I've done a good job of associating the "Pickiest Eater" name with god's gift to the world.. bacon. Not a week goes by that a reader or a fried tags me on Facebook with a bacon related article. And truthfully, I wouldn't have it any other way.

         Chef Sharwin Tee is a chef after my own heart. Like me, the man eats, breathes sleeps, bacon. He loves those glorious strips of meat so much, he named his restaurant after it, with many of his dishes utilizing everyone's favorite meat candy... Bacon. 

          This is my visit to Quirky Bacon.

NOMAMA RAMEN BOWL FEST: FREE RAMEN FOR 60 DAYS!

                   FINALLY!!! I have finally been to Nomama Ramen in Quezon City!! I can't believe I had to wait for Nomama's Second year anniversary before I managed to visit. But no matter.. I visited at the perfect time. Because for their second year anniversary, Nomama and I have teamed up for a little something special for you all. 

            How special, you ask? 

            How does a free bowl of Ramen, everyday, for the next 60 days sound? 

             I don't know about you, but that sounds pretty darn special to me!