Like any resident of this Big Bad City, I have a love-hate relationship with Manila. My hatred for its chaos and viciousness at times outweighing my love for it. But beautiful places within the city make me keep the faith and believe that yes... perhaps, there's hope for this seemingly hopeless place :) My love affair with Manila was rekindled as we discovered this new restaurant called Raffaele Woodfired Pizza on the 3rd floor of the The Bayleaf hotel. First thing to love about this place: the ambiance. Plush chairs in bright colors complementing the view of the ... Continue Reading...
Dessert du jour: the Rogue Magnum
The lines are still long during peak hours at the Make Your Own Magnum bar in SM Aura and for those who don't have much patience to queue up, we recommend a move to the Magnum Cafe proper where at least you can sit down in comfortable couches and relish the full line up of dishes on the menu, which doesn't just include desserts! But yes, Magnum Manila will always be known for its desserts. In the past week, we were lucky enough to taste The Rogue Magnum - the latest creation by chef Miko Aspiras to entice the sweet-toothed. The word 'rogue' may connote something ... Continue Reading...
Blue Bay Walk restaurants: Hot Star Large Fried Chicken
Blue Bay Walk is the newest resto & shopping strip developed by Federal Land along Macapagal Avenue in Pasay City. It's across the street from Blue Wave and the best thing is there's no parking fee (yet!) when you hang around the area. Blue Bay Walk gained repute because of its two most popular restos, The Food Club buffet and Project Pie. But there are other establishments as well like BonChon, Army Navy, Papa John's Pizza, Angel N Kiss (a Korean bakery), Chef J. Tesoro's Mini Pies & Tarts, Curry Bee, Kimono Ken and others. Hot Star Large Fried Chicken, a ... Continue Reading...
Vom Fass … I heart this store!
Strolling around SM Aura last Saturday, I was happy to find that Vom Fass has opened on the second floor. It is a Germany-based specialty store selling artisanal oils as well as the finest wines, liqueurs, spirits and vinegars which they produce on their own or get from premium suppliers around the world. Knowing how difficult it is to sometimes source high-quality products in Manila, this place is a gourmet lovers' delight! (..and the prices aren't bad too) I like the whole idea of Vom Fass being a filling station. All I have to do is buy a glass bottle ... Continue Reading...
Banzai eat all you can Japanese buffet at MOA
We don't always eat in buffet restos (maybe just once every three months) but I had to make an exception when the invite came from the newly-opened Banzai restaurant at the SM Mall of Asia By the Bay (note: it's in Bldg. J, beside Buffet 101). With a seating capacity of 500, they pride in calling themselves the biggest authentic Japanese buffet restaurant in town, and they mean it! First impressions: they really stay true to the Japanese theme - from the food, to the interiors, to the decor and the chefs. The Japanese lanterns hanging from the ceiling look like ... Continue Reading...
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