Interviews
By sanju on 14 May, 2013
Juan Carlos de Terry has and will always be an inspiration. His cooking has created and elevated awareness for Spanish food and wine ever since he set foot in the country a few years ago. His regular menu at his various branches gives one a taste of Spanish favorites; while his much-awaited yearly food festivals …read »
Try This
By Anonymous Paul on 8 May, 2013
Spherefication is the process of turning liquid into spheres surrounded by a thin, gel-like membrane. Essentially like caviar; bursting in the mouth with liquid with a nudge of your tongue. Filled and flavored with such ingredients as olive oil, fruit juices and vegetable purees; “crafted caviar” was once only accessible to those willing to pay …read »
Try This
By sanju on 3 May, 2013
A few nights ago, after a fun time at Jim Araneta’s Global Beer Exchange, A few of us decided to grab a bite to eat before heading home. I was with C, Kitchyart and her friend M. Kitchyart suggested that we go to a squid ball vendor who she has been frequently visiting along Makati …read »
Photo Essays
By Anonymous Paul on 29 April, 2013
There are quite a few steak houses in Manila but oddly enough, if you ask people where to get a good steak Mamou will definitely come up in that list. Odd because Mamou is not a steak house per se, but an establishment that serves comfort food done the Malou Fores way. Which is basically …read »
Try This
By Kitchyart on 23 April, 2013
When there were rumors about a famous homemade strawberry shortcake business closing down, I wasn’t too worried. Bebe Rouge started out as a small kiosk inside New Hatchin Japanese Grocery in San Antonio Village, displaying delicately prepared cakes and pastries that looked too pretty to eat. I’ve made mental notes to order this cake for …read »
Restaurants
By sanju on 19 April, 2013
I was quite saddened some months ago to hear that one of my favorite Japanese restaurants Sushi Kappo Kobiki-Cho had shut down. The owners of the place had decided to transform it from a sushi bar to a slightly more affordable venue that features a broader spectrum, now called Rikuseki An. (A Place of …read »