Teddy's Bigger Burger - Are You Ready?

There's no typhoon, but be sure you are ready, because this Saturday, August 23, a storm is coming our way! Originally from Hawaii, and with a chance of meatball, Teddy's Bigger Burger is taking the country by storm as they unleash and share their bigger burgers that spell nothing but D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S.

Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii where owners Ted Tsakiris and Rich Stula opened their first burger joint at the base of Diamond Head, Teddy's Bigger Burger is now available in 11 locations in Hawaii, and has recently opens in Washington and Iowa, and soon in California and Texas.

Here in Asia, Teddy's Bigger Burger had its first store in Japan and now, seconded here in the Philippines.

Eat All You Can at Sumo Sam Olympia

Yes, you are reading it very right! The 25th branch of our favorite modernized Japanese restaurant is ready to share us one amazing and truly delectable treat as they successfully open their branch in Makati City! Dubbed as Sumo Sam Olympia, which is located along Makati Avenue, is opening their doors with their very first Eat All You Can for Php499.00!

Indulge to the amazing modernized Japanese cuisines spearheaded by one of its owners, Marvin Agustin, into this newly opened branch that speaks of modernity, class and fun. This is actually not my first time to check the place out, since it is a bar before, but I must say that I am glad that they somehow keep that unique interior's look that added originality to brand.

For those who are wondering where is this new branch is located, well, it replaces the old Robot Bar, which right between Peninsula Manila and Somerset Makati Avenue. Sumo Sam Olympia is a stone-throw away from the luscious greenery of Ayala Triangle Garden, and it is currently operational from early morning til late night.

Sumo Sam Invades Baguio City!

Friends from the beautiful mountain, you don't have to go down anymore from your beautiful and cold Baguio City, because with the latest addition of Sumo Sam branch at Ayala Techno Hub in Camp John Hay, you can now have your chance to enjoy the sumptuous modernized Japanese treats prepared by Sumo Sam!

Last Friday, together with the Baguio City's local media and Cordillera bloggers, I was invited to take part on the opening of the latest Japanese craze that is about to hit the Summer Capital of the Philippines. And even though the man behind it is not available due to some work-related activities, Marvin Agustin's Sumo Sam opened in Camp John Hay with a whattaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

The opening and blessing of Sumo Sam Baguio was headed by Baguio City Bishop Most Reverend Carlito J. Cenzon, CICM, D.D., together with John Hay Management Corporation (JHMC) President Jamie Agbayani and Sumo Sam's Adolf Allen Aran Jr.

Sumo Sam opens at SM Manila

Indeed, there are more and much more reasons to visit one of the best situated malls in town, because with the addition of Sumo Sam in SM City Manila, aside from the great finds, every Manileño can now indulge to the modernized Japanese offerings made by actor-turned-restaurateur Marvin Agustin.

Last week, together with some Manila-base bloggers, I was invited to dine at the newly opened Sumo Sam branch at the Level 4 of SM City Manila. And just like how I enjoyed dining on its other branches, Sumo Sam offers a wide array or delectable Japanese dishes perfect for anyone's budget!

Salmon Sashimi - Php228.00

From my all-time favorite Sumo Sam Green Thumb, Yoki-Kiri Starters, Rice N' Sun, Rikishi Grills, Frying Kick, Yokozuna Picks, Temaki Sashimi, and Sushi, Sumo Sam Mawashi, Grilled Seafood to dishes that are for sharing like on the list of Sumo Donburi, Sumo Sam SM Manila is finally here in the center of Manila City  to boost excited Manila foodies with delight that they'll keep coming back.

Gambino: Italian Cuisine at the Heart of BGC

If there's a list of people's name that foodies have in mind when it comes to great dining experience, good service and unique offering, I believe Marvin Agustin is probably on top it. With his contribution to restaurateur business in the country, people started appreciating food on it modernized style, hence Marvin has made a huge comeback in the limelight but with a more delectable appeal.

And recently, in line with his great restaurants, Marvin opened his latest baby and named it Gambino.

A classic and yet modern take on Italian Cuisine is what this new place has to offer. Situated at the very heart of Bonifacio Global City, Gambino is located at the very circle of Burgos Circle, joining other famous dining places that made a name out of their unique offerings.

I was invited a few days ago there to experience this fancy place that is standing in a two-story establishment and can cater up to 70 people.

Marciano's - More than just a Pizza Parlor

I guess once you experienced this place, you will agree to me when I say that this the most sophisticated pizza place here in the metro. With an ambiance fit for sophisticated style and palette, Marciano's Pizza Pasta Steak in Greenbelt 3 offers not just a wide array of Italian and American dishes suit for the ever-demanding taste of Filipinos, but it also shares a one wonderful "New Yorker" experience that is hard to forget.

A few days before Christmas, just before we indulge to a sumptuous feast prepared by our family, I was invited to join two of the metro's best writers to dine in this blooming name in the food industry. With a name that depicts nothing but Italian, Marciano's is one of the many restaurants owned by the 2012 MVP Bossing awardee, 2012 Young Entrepreneur of the Year and 2012 Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Mr. Marvin Agustin.

Creating a new concept out from his greatly Asian-inspired restaurants like John and Yoko, Marciano's on the other hand offers a Western experience that is just hard to resist. And that day, we indulge to a luncheon of pizza and pasta with matching some chicken and shrimp with fries that fill our tummy and let it feel the festivity brought by the Holidays.

Something New from Sumo Sam!

It's good when we get news that our favorite restaurant is starting to conquer the world by branching out, but I believe it's better when we get to know that they are adding more delicious and mouth-watering dishes to their menu. Sumo Sam lovers, all eyes here, please, because I'm about to share to you the new reasons to keep coming back to our own of most loved Japanese restaurant!

Last week, I was invited to witness the unveiling of not just one but four sumptuous new meals that you can order from the 18 branches of Sumo Sam in the country starting now. And with as good as it smells, everyone was treated to a luncheon of Japanese delights that I myself can still vividly remember! Hahaha!

Starting with the the new four sumptuous pizzas dishes that are ready to challenge your palette and prepared for you to crave for more. Comes in three different flavors that I myself couldn't believe that it would be that great!

Blackbeard Seafood Island, Now Surfing at SM Manila

Big eaters! Seafood lovers! Wise buyers! Here's one place that I'm very sure that you'll enjoy and will just simply sweep off of your feet and literally fill your tummies up! One of my favorites restos in town - Blackbeard's Seafood Island!

One of the restos that just opened at SM Manila's Triple Treat Celebration, Blackbeard's Seafood Island is another concept dining place by The Red Grab Alimango House of Mr. Raymund Magdaluyo. Located at the 4th Level of this mall, Blackbeard's Seafood Island is ready to give every hungry Manilenos, and its visitors, sumptuous treats in a more Filipino way, the boodle way!

Kung Fu Kitchen now Kicking at SM Manila

If there's second cuisine that we, Filipinos, would consider, I guess, there's no doubt that it would the amazing Chinese cuisine. Since their colonization, our country has been one of the steaming post of Chinese delicacies in Asia, that's why no wonder that in every town here in our country, there's that small but really filling Chinese restaurant ready to serve you with oily but delicious Chinese treats. And now, SM Manila brings another Chinese cuisine option ready to kick your hunger and fill your tummy with sumptuous delights - Kung Fu Kitchen - Feasts of Fury!

Peacefully situated at the 4th level of SM Manila, Kung Fu Kitchen is another themed-restaurant from the masters of theme restaurants Raymund Magdaluyo and Marvin Agustin. With a concept of a typical Chinese restaurants that we do see in movies, such as Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan's movies, Kung Fu Kitchen is filled with interesting interiors and colorful dishes ready to test your cravings.

 
Raymund Magdaluyo

Marvin Agustin

Tokyo Grill SM Manila: Sumo Sam Made More Affordable!

Have you been to Sumo Sam before? Have you tried their delicious Japanese offerings that have this distinct flavor that you'd know that its from Sumo Sam? Well, here in Manila City, specifically SM Manila, Sumo Sam just gave birth to its first baby, and they call it Tokyo Grill.

A robust modern-style Japanese restaurant that offers nothing but our choice of delectable Japanese dishes, Tokyo Grill brings Sumo Sam closer to Manileños through the opening of its first store at the 4th Level of SM Manila.

My plate that day. ^_^

Dragon Chef Trinoma - Now Open!

Nowadays, people are not just going to a place where there's delicious food, the ambiance and the interior are now playing major roles in choosing where to eat and where to stay. That's why here in the newly opened Chinese food haven in Trinoma, the Dragon Chef, they didn't just made a hearty dining place, they also made it hip for every foodie to enjoy!

Located at the fourth level - garden area of this hippest mall in Quezon City, Dragon Chef opened its doors just two weeks ago to give a more colorful twist in every Pinoy's Chinese cravings. From the makers of Robotosan, Sumo Sam, John & Yoko, Mr. Kurosawa, Marciano’s and more, Dragon Chef promises to make your stay in their place as unique as possible but still with that classic home, Pinoy style.

On my first visit here, the splash of vibrant colors welcomed me as well as the wonderful aroma of their dishes came crawling up to my nostrils. I guess the hippy look of this place was specifically made to boost our appetite, because even though I wasn't that hungry that night, I managed to eat a lot and enjoyed most of their offerings.

The Red Crab Series: Komrad at Eastwood Libis

Inspired by two distinct districts of China, Komrad got its remarkable and worth-sharing dishes from the districts of Hunan and Sichuan. With both being located at the southern part of the country with mostly high-intensity dishes, or spicy in simplest term, Komrad at Eastwood Mall in Libis, Quezon City just opened its door to share to you authentic Hunan and Sichuan dishes.

Located at the second level of the Eastwood Mall, along the Veranda, Komrad is the newest addition to the growing themed restaurants of The Red Crab Group of Companies. And now, with actor-chef Marvin Agustin joining them on this project, Komrad is considered as one of the must-visit restaurant now here in Eastwood.

Luckily, last week, together with my favorite food bloggers, I was invited here to have a taste of their sweet and spicy Hunan and Sichuan dishes.