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...
Archives for November 2014
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...
January 15 to 19 2015 holiday in Manila due to Pope Francis visit
(Photo from Pope Francis Facebook page) While President Aquino is still thinking whether or not to declare a national holiday on the much-anticipated visit of Pope Francis , the city of Manila through Mayor Joseph Estrada has already decided that there will be no classes on all levels and no work in government offices from January 15 to 19, 2015 - the time when the beloved Pope is in town. In the interest of ensuring "public order and convenience," Estrada signed Executive Order 75 declaring the suspension of classes and government work in the city. He left it ... Continue Reading...
Amazing Food Challenge: Fun in the Philippines tonight!
Amazing Food Challenge: Fun in the Philippines Season 1 was so successful that they wasted no time to make Season 2. And the second installment will premiere tonight, November 27, 9 pm on on SkyCable (Channel 22), Dream Satellite TV (Channel 27), Cignal (Channel 26) and Destiny Cable TV (Ch 71 Analog and Ch 22 Digital). The show will run until February 9, 2015 with one triumphant contestant standing to win the grand prize of US$30,000 and a three day two night travel package in the Philippines. For the uninitiated, Amazing Food Challenge: Fun in the Philippines is a ... Continue Reading...
Early Thanksgiving dinner from US Potato Board
Though Thanksgiving 2014 is still a few days away, the US Potato Board fulfilled its annual tradition to host a Thanksgiving dinner in the Philippines with prominent chefs and media guests in attendance. This time around, the venue was the One Rockwell East Tower Ballroom. Chef for the celebration was Sau del Rosario who was a sight to behold carrying this much-awaited Roasted US Turkey which was the night's main event. It was a seven-course affair that had guests feasting on potato-inspired dishes with a French touch ingeniously prepared by Chef Sau. Like ... Continue Reading...
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