15 Years of Cibo to benefit flood victims
This August 22, 2012, CIBO celebrates 15 years of serving real, modern Italian cuisine by donating 15% of its sales to flood victims. All branches are also accepting donations in kind at the following...
View ArticleCelebrate 15 years of Cibo with 1997 prices
I can still remember the first time I experienced Cibo at its very first location—near the future Landmark walkway in Glorietta 2. Our friend was raving about Margarita Fores’ sandwiches and her price...
View ArticleGolden Unicorn, 17 years later
When I was a kid in the ’70s, I thought Kowloon House had the best siomai ever. I remember the rather crude cardboard takeaway box lined with wax paper, with the piping hot siomai that was so magical....
View ArticleShake Shack!
I’m not really one to jump in the bandwagon whenever everyone raves about certain foods, but Shake Shack I had to try because I kept seeing it on Instagram. Grace suggested we go to the Upper East Side...
View ArticlePlato Wraps celebrates 11 years of filling meals on the go
This 2012, Plato Wraps celebrates 11 years of hot, fresh, filling meals on the go. If you’re looking for a quick filler-upper, Plato Wraps recommends their best-selling Chunky Chicken—premium, chicken...
View ArticleRibs straight from the grill at the Hyatt’s Fireplace
Due to popular demand, Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila’s innovative grill room, The Fireplace, extends its Ribs Straight from the Grill offer through October 31, 2012. Sous Chef Noel Bejasa has prepared...
View ArticleRolando Laudico talks about sensitive teeth
What do Nora Aunor and Rolando Laudico have in common? a) The hair b) The height c) The Colgate endorsement I’m just kidding! Love you Chef!! Seriously, Chef Rolando Laudico, his wife Jackie + Jeroen...
View ArticleDoes anybody care about the food choices in NAIA?
I’ve been quiet about NAIA for a while. Not because I haven’t been traveling. I’ve just been waiting for things to happen, since a huge budget was supposedly approved for its renovation. If they have...
View ArticleTartufo at Lusso
Truffle is a fungus, which Italians call “tartufo”. Highly prized, it is often called “the diamond of the kitchen.” Indulge in fresh white truffles from Italy as Lusso offers special cheeses like...
View ArticleNew offerings in Pepper Lunch’s new Grand Menu
Pepper Lunch introduces a wide variety of new dishes to its Grand Menu—from Japanese Curry meals to Cream Sauce of Tomato Sauce pasta dishes, and delicious tender Chicken Aglio Olio Pasta. We’ve also...
View ArticleTurkey, turkey
When I was a student in New York in the ’90s, I used to wonder why Filipinos celebrated Thanksgiving there. It didn’t mean anything to me—the turkeys, the pilgrims, the pumpkins. I had to ask Grace...
View ArticleHave you tried Pepita’s lechon?
Lechons have funny names. One of my favorite brands is Abub’s lechon, which I wrote about here. I have yet to try Ulcing’s lechon, which someone recommended. Most recently my friend Rhoda was raving...
View ArticleGift Guide #1: Dessert du Jour Holiday 2012
Of all the homemade desserts tried, two names stand out: Mrs. Yulo for Strawberry Shortcake and Mara de la Rama Poblete for her well-curated Dessert Du Jour selection. This Holiday 2012, Dessert Du...
View ArticleGift Guide #9: Royce’ Christmas
Ooh, I love seeing Royce’ Christmas goodies whenever I travel. So glad they have them here. I found out too late last year, so this year I’ll make sure to get some. My favorite is the simplest...
View Article12-21-12
The nearer it gets, the less scared I am. Earlier in the bathroom, I was thinking that if it does happen, I just want to be home with my husband and kids. But did you notice that nobody’s really...
View ArticleHow not to starve in NAIA
After last month’s siomai horror story in NAIA, I made a plan not to starve while waiting in the airport. Jeroen and I had a 12:25 noon flight to Hong Kong. Which means we would have to leave the house...
View ArticleIs taking food pics becoming demodé?
This was the very first photo I ever uploaded on Flickr. It was December 22, 2004 and the camera used was a Sony Cybershot. Ben was three and Markus was a baby. Here’s my very first food shot on...
View ArticleCibo Valentine 2013
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with CIBO’s Pasta Polpette alla Cabrese, made of fusilli, ground beef, parma ham, egg, parsley, provolone and parmesan cheese. Get a free Twinings Red Fruits (strawberry, red...
View ArticleThe best way to enjoy Pyrolympics
The 4th Philippine International PyroMusical Competition 2013 comes back to SM Mall of Asia from February 16 to March 23, 2013 from 7-8 PM. Watch as international fireworks experts from 11 countries...
View ArticleChef Sumet Sumpachanyanont comes back to Manila!!
Chef who??? Only the renowned Thai master chef from the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok. According to the Michelin guide, a restaurant with three stars means “exceptional cuisine and “worth a special...
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