I attended a class sponsored by The Maya Kitchen last Saturday. Somehow, I couldn't help but think about Christmas when I saw the finished product of the decadent chocolate rum cake recipe that chef Kittin Constantino shared. I would like to make this for Noche Buena 2011. This would also be ideal for giving to friends or even selling. Apparently, the decadent chocolate rum cake is one of the dessert specialties of The Cookbook Kitchen, a resto with homecooked specialties that I still have to discover. The "cookbook" in the resto's name is actually a misnomer ... Continue Reading...
The Cheese Steak Shop: authentic Philly style sandwich now in the Philippines
The Philippines has just become the best place in Asia to get that authentic Philly cheese steak experience. That's because a pioneer store in Makati is the only Asian franchise (so far!) of The Cheese Steak Shop, a food company based in San Francisco which has been serving those great-tasting Philly-style cheese steak sandwiches for decades. Look for this yellow-lit sign when you're cruising along Arnaiz Avenue (formerly Pasay Road) in Makati. This is where the first branch of The Cheese Steak Shop in the Philippines is located. As a sandwich, I do believe ... Continue Reading...
Flavors of Spain 2011: Manila’s top Spanish restos unveil Tapas Festival
Manila's top Spanish restaurants launch a month-long Tapas Festival from October 1-31 for this year's Flavors of Spain, a much-anticipated annual event celebrating Spanish culture and cuisine. Presented by the Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade (ICEX) and Fuego Hotels, Flavors of Spain brings to Manila's discriminating diners the unique experience of enjoying Spanish tapas, big-flavored delicacies on small plates, that is best paired with a glass or two of sherry or beer. El Cirkulo, Terry's Selection, Barcino and Tapella will will offer their finest for the ... Continue Reading...
Zubuchon Restaurant Cebu: the resto where pork rules
We were in Cebu a few weeks back and for somebody like me who's been here several times (I even speak the dialect), there's really not much to do except check out new spots or visit familiar hang-outs. This time, I had one item on the agenda: dine at Zubuchon restaurant since it's probably the only lechon brand popular among foodies that I haven't tasted.I found out that the easiest way to go here is through a taxi where a simple mention of "One Mango Mall" would suffice. It's in the same low-rise complex where Sunburst Fried Chicken and a Xiamen restaurant ... Continue Reading...
A taste of Shanghai at Jasmine Restaurant in New World Hotel Makati
I get sentimental when I think about Shanghai. There was something about the city that pulled me in all directions - the old, the new and the promise of what could be. Memories include sipping chocolate martini at the Godiva Cafe in Xin Tian Di which was owned by a Filipino, braving the chilly night weather and staring at the jawdropping skyscrapers of Pudong. One night, I was ensconced in a cafe trying not to mind a couple in front of me who were engaged in a public display of affection. I didn't mind them because there was a bigger challenge ahead of me: ... Continue Reading...
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