Learning the Secret of Australian Barbecuing at New World Manila Bay

With the Holidays lingering to our senses and all the delectable dishes are all in our heads by now, I’m pretty sure you are dead crazy thinking what to have on your Holiday table that will still be a hit among your loved ones but without sacrificing your Christmas bonuses.

Well, I’ve learned a little secret just a few days ago from the master chefs of New World Manila Bay in Manila City, and this involves Australia’s good ole barbecuing. Through the help of renowned chef of 2POTS Kitchen, Chef Peter Van Es and New World Manila Bay Executive Chef James Williams and his awesome culinary team, we were introduced to the easy-to-do and truly delectable world of Australian Barbecuing with Australia-based beef supplier, Stockyard.

BBQ Love with Wendy's BBQnator

Finally, our love for barbecue has been answered by Wendy's by offering  a truly delicious and drooling offering just before the Holidays! So, if you are thinking of dieting this Holidays, think again! Because the Wendy's BBQnator is here!

2 juicy quarter-pound imported beef patties, 6 strips of tasty smoked bacon, 2 slices of American cheese, savory with hickory barbecue sauce and topped with crunchy real onion rings are what made this latest mouth-watering treat from Wendy's.

I had my indulgence of it a few days ago and I must say that I can't wait to try it again. I'll just make sure that my tummy is fully empty because this sweet thing can fill anyone's at a very unexpected way.

Floring's - Beating the Odds

With Mang Inasal and ChicBoy in the market beating one another, withstanding the demands of the ever-demanding public, there's this new place in Bonifacio Global City that just opened its doors and offers an almost the same menu that those two giant names have been serving for years now. May this girl-named Floring can teach how these man-named foodie spots some manners and respect to the ladies?

Just opened two weeks ago, Floring's BBQ Grill is the latest addition to the growing foodie spots here in Bonifacio Global City. Brought to us by Chef Florabel Co-Yatco, this new foodie spot is also the latest addition to the elegant line of restaurants of this chef to the stars. Though, as you may all noticed, this one has a different setup, a different approach, one thing it can assure you, big eaters and good-money spenders will enjoy Floring's.

I was invited last week to have a lunch here at Floring's. This place is located in Unit 2, at the corner of 4th Avenue, BGC and is open from 10 in the morning till 11 at night. At first glance, you'll be really attracted to this place. With its giant pig logo, which I personally find really cute, and it very pleasing colors, Floring's made sure that their diners will feel welcome and won't feel any intimidation.

A Different Flavor of Aklan at Kitty's Kitchen

When I visited Kalibo, Aklan a few months ago for their annual Ati-atihan Festival, one of the restaurants that I visited and really filled my very hungry tummy was this place they call Kitty's Kitchen.

With a very modern Pinoy interior, I was really delighted to stumble upon this place. Kalibo was very crowded that time, and it was hard to find a decent place to eat, so despite of the place looking too chic (meaning prices may be over my meal allowance for that trip) I tough it out, take a seat and asked for their menu.

The place was kinda full that night, luckily there's a spare table at the corner that it is just perfect for the alone me. I'm honestly clueless as to what to order, so I just asked for their bestseller, which my usual request when I visited a new place. :-)

Their server, who was sweet and really approachable, just like the other Akleans that I've met during my visit here, told me that their bestseller and most ordered that night was their Original BBQ Ribs.

I turned my head to the other tables to check, and indeed, most of the guests that night have that meal on their tables. I'm just not that sure if they were tourists who are also clueless like me. Hehe.

Late Night Bingeing at Downtown Bacolod

On our last night in Bacolod, my superfriends and I tried a different experience that we wouldn't do in Metro Manila. Something that some foodies wouldn't even dare to try to if they are out of town too - eat on sidewalks. And if there's one perks that our hotel has, which is the King's Hotel btw, it'll the sidewalk foodie stations that are just outside it.

It was already past 11 o'clock at night and finding a decent place around our hotel was one thing we didn't expect. And since Bacolod is non-7-Eleven county, we ended up having our late night dinner in one of the food stalls we found along Gatuslao Street.

Reyes Barbecue Stopover

If there’s one dish that any family shouldn’t miss, especially a Filipino family, that’s the pasta dish. May it be red or white sauce, pasta is a must-have in any Filipino party. BELIEVE ME!

And last week, Reyes Barbecue, despite of its so-so name, came up with something perfect for every Filipino family – Creamy Chicken Fettuccini and Party-Size Barbecue.

I know how life seems so busy nowadays, so no wonder why these food establishments are coming up with these helpful treats that can ease our lives and at the same time fill our tummies with great food.