CHIBO OKONOMIYAKI AT S MAISON CONRAD HOTEL

       Japan sure has a way of coming up with food trends that we Filipinos seem to love. From Katsu, Ramen, Soba,Tempura, Teppanyaki and so much more, the demand for these incredible Japanese dishes have become so strong, that stand alone restaurants featuring them have been thriving. The next dish that seems to be catching fire is Okonomiyaki, with more and more restaurants setting up in the Philippines, giving us Pinoys a closer look at the delicious Japanese delicacy. 

      One such restaurant is Chibo Okonomiyaki, which opened earlier this year at S Maison Mall at Conrad Hotel. 

BOUTIQUE BURGER KITCHEN: A BURGER HAVEN AT THE FORT STRIP

       Chef Carlo Miguel shook the Burger game to it's core when he opened his brainchild, Boutique Burger Kitchen early last year. Being the Burger aficionado that I pride myself in being, I immediately added it to my list of burgers to try. 

       And I was happy to discover an array of burgers so amazing, it easily vaulted itself to the elite status of burgers in my book. 

IBIZA BEACH CLUB AT BONIFACIO GLOBAL CITY

           I still remember my 15 Course Balearic Grilled dinner at Ibiza Beach Club in Movenpick Cebu being among the most epic I've ever had in my lifetime. It was always the highlight of my trip whenever I would visit my former hometown. 

       Can you imagine my elation when Ibiza Beach Club finally open a branch here in Manila, bringing with it the fantastic festival of meats that their Balearic Grill has been known for? 

     Check out my latest VLOG about my long awaited visit to Ibiza Beach Club in BGC! 

10 RONIN WILL RISE AGAIN

            When I began the blog, my intention was to be able to visit the smaller restaurants that needed help with marketing. Social Media was pretty new at the time, so anything you could get on the internet had a chance of being a big help to small businesses. As much as it worked out that way, I also had the good fortune of becoming friendly with the larger establishments, such as international hotel and restaurant chains.  

             As much as I appreciate being in the good graces of these industry Titans, I do make it a point to make sure I never overlook the small hidden gems of the hospitality industry that doesn't have the marketing machinery to keep up with the big boys. 

        One such gem I discovered was 10 Ronin, a Filipino Japanese Fusion restaurant located at the outskirts of Makati.  

RELAXATION AT MARINA BAY SPA & LIFESTYLE CLUB

            As a fan of massages and anything to do with relaxation, I was incredibly excited to hear that Marina Bay Spa and Lifestyle Club would be opening. Although it's a little far from where I live, hearing about their luxurious facilities and relaxing amenities assured me that this would be worth the trip! 

POUND BY TODD ENGLISH: MEGA FASHION HALL

         Since opening his Food Hall at SM AURA in 2014, the Todd English brand has continued to spread around Metro Manila. Given that the Burgers of Todd English Food Hall was the breakout items on their menu, it made sense that they would spin off "Pound By Todd English", which specializes in Burgers done by the celebrity chef himself.  

        Pound first opened at Bonifacio High Street, and was a major hit. Since then, they've opened two more branches, One in SM Mega Fashion Hall, and another in Robinson's Place Manila. Since Mega Mall is just a 10 minute walk from my office (Some do it in five.. I have short legs), I was able to drop by with the KTG to get a taste of these world class, and truly amazing burgers. 

#HAPPYHOLIDANES WITH DANES CHEESE BALLS

           Rain really loves cheese, so when we got a delivery from Danes Cheese Balls, she couldn't hide her excitement! What is it about cheese that the holiday season doesn't seem to be complete without it? A sprinkling of cheese seems to emphasize that added bit of love you imbue in your dishes, showing you're willing to go a little extra to make sure your loved ones are satisfied. 

         And one of the best ways to show them you care, is by giving them Danes Cheese Balls!    

   

MIGHTY QUINN'S NEW BBQ BURGERS AND RICE BOWLS!

       When I first tried Mighty Quinn's at SM Mega Fashion Hall, I was instantly blown away but their mouthwatering BBQ dishes. Being the ever imaginative Burger Lover that I am, I couldn't help but wonder how these lip-smacking meats would taste when tucked between two buns.

          Rina, on the other hand, would never fail to add rice to her meals, making me think what a Mighty Quinn's Rice Bowl would look like.

       Well, Chef Lee Jose of Mighty Quinn's must have been listening, because he made my wishes come true when he launched Mighty Quinn's new BBQ Burgers and Rice Bowls!

ISDAAN FLOATING RESTAURANT: FROM NUEVA ECIJA TO TARLAC!

      If you're going on a road trip up North, and you happen to find yourself in the vicinity of Tarlac and/or Nueva Ecija, there is one pitstop that you MUST make, especially when travelling with a large group of family or friends. 

          Welcome to Isdaan Floating Restaurant!

TENYA'S WINTER SEAFOOD TENDON: A WONDERLAND OF FLAVORS

        Here's a bit of trivia in case you didn't read my previous posts where I mentioned it... Rain's favorite food is Shrimp Tempura. Although she calls it "Crispy Shrimps", every time we go out and you ask her "What do you want to eat", there's a 99% chance of her saying "Crispy Shrimps!".  

       One time when Rina passed by Market! Market!,was intrigued with a sign she saw for a "Winter Seafood Tendon" from Tenya, a restaurant known for their tempura. During our next visit to Market! Market!, Rina asked if we could try it. Since I knew I would be outvoted 2-1 by my girls, I decided not to even try to protest and instead was excited to get my fill of some Tempura myself!.