Named after the famous bridge in Osaka, Dohtonbori embodies the teppan culture of that area. The Japanese word can be broken down to “oko” (“want”) and “yaki” (“grill”). Combined, the word “okonomiykai” means “cooking the[…]
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Category: Eat
Eat Series
Hui Lao Shan Mango (SM Megamall)
For 50 years, this HK brand has been sourcing their carabao mangoes from Guimaras, Philippines! #mangopride With over 280 stores worldwide, Hui Lau Shan finally comes to Manila to bring Filipinos a #bigsmileeveryday through its fresh mango drinks and desserts!
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Quaker Oats: Healthy Can Taste Good
A lot of people get shocked when I say I mix soy sauce into my oats. People think that oatmeal can only be used with fruits, yogurt or anything sweet and cold. However, I realized[…]
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Pobla-Crawl! Part 3: NoKal
NoKal (a.k.a. “North of Kalayaan”), is a relatively new spot in the heart of Poblacion. Conceptualized by Marco Viray, NoKal joins the family of cool places to hang in Poblacion along side Ebi10, Kampai and[…]
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Pobla-Crawl! Part 1: Ebi10
Managed by Celine Viray, Ebi10 is a very intimate space where guests can share excellent tempura with their friends or S.O.’s after or during a night out in the busy streets of Poblacion. Ebi10 is[…]
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Hawker Chan Opens in Glorietta 3! (Makati)
Originally home to the world’s cheapest Michelin star meal Iconic Chan Hon Meng S$2 ($1.42 USD) Chicken Rice Dish, Hawker Chan blew up, became a hit in Singapore, and is now internationally known. Officially opened[…]
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Tim Horton’s Turns Two
On February 28, 2019, #TimHortonsTurnsTwo at The Marquee in BGC with the launch of their new March products to #MakeYourDayGood. Mr. William Tieng, Chairman of Tim Horton’s Philippines and Mr. Rickie Yap, president and CEO[…]
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Lampara: Neo Filipino Bistro (Poblacion)
Poblacion’s newest gastro experience is a Neo Filipino bistro called Lampara by Chef RJ Ramos, Alphonse Sotero and Prince Tan. Chef RJ chose the name lampara (or “lamp”) because of his fascination with fire and[…]
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Aojo: Eyewear That Fits You
Aojo (pronounced “Oh-Joe”) is a Hong Kong eyewear brand with over 500 stores worldwide and 7 stores in the Philippines. Miguel and I visited one of its newest branch in SM North EDSA Annex when[…]
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Aozora Japanese Restaurant (Tagaytay)
Known for their roof deck offering a stunning view of Taal Lake and bona fide Japanese dishes made from ingredients imported from Japan, Aozora is the place where your taste meets the sky. Because of[…]
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