The Healthy Black

The misconception about black is slowly fading as fashion, tech and even start embracing the goodness about this color. And recently, at the newly opened S Maison Mall at Conrad Manila, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, BLK 513 opens its newest branch offering the undeniably healthy and delicious signature black frozen yogurt.

A massing a cult-like following, BLK 513 is the newest dessert station available in the Mall of Asia Complex, which offers a unique frozen yogurt that’s enhanced with activated charcoal. Owned by Frost Five, Inc., BLK 513 shares a premium gluten-free yogurt imported from the U.S.

Celebrate Oktoberfest History with Draft Gastropub and Paulaner Oktoberfest Bier

On October 15, 22 and 29, Draft Gastropub takes you back in time as it brings to Manila the much-awaited tradition from Germany with lots of eats, live musical performances, fun-filled beer games, and Paulaner Oktobefest Bier, Germany’s number one wheat beer and one of the world’s most favorite brew, to complete an authentic ‘Oktoberfestivities’!

It was over 200 years ago when Paulaner was asked to do a special brew for the marriage of Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen. Munich residents celebrated the wedding in a meadow called ‘Theresienwiese’ now known as “Wiesn”. Soon, the marriage festivities became that romping annual beer celebration known worldwide as “Oktoberfest” where Paulaner played a large part being one of only six breweries invited to serve at Munich’s Oktoberfest. Today, millions of people converge to celebrate Oktoberfest wherever they are, making it one of the largest festivals in the world.

The Home of Sticky Bones is Now at SM Mall of Asia!

Famous for its heavy weight hero Sticky Bones, Morganfield's opened it's second restaurant in the country at the North Wing, Entertainment Mall of the SM Mall of Asia, sharing its well-love American diner experience with their biggest and juiciest pork ribs.

A perfect place to dine in or hangout in if you are looking for a cool and relaxing ambiance designed with raw and unpolished red bricks, Morganifield's here at the SM Mall of Asia shares a rugged yet authentic industrial barn vibe added seamlessly with recycled, aged wood to lend a vintage feel that is both inviting and comforting to eyes and feelings.

The Cocido de Espana at City Grand Hotel

August in every year, Spain celebrates La Tomatina Festival in which thousands of participants from the town of Buñol throw tomatoes and participate in this tomato fight for pure entertainment. The tradition took place since 1945 and this event lasts usually for an hour that makes the whole town covered with tomato paste.

In line with this celebration, four-star City Garden Grand Hotel (CGGH) launches “Cocido de Espana” for the whole month of August. Cocido de Espana offers lunch and dinner ala carte of well-loved Spanish cuisines in both Spice Café and Firefly Roofdeck.

Zette’s Café: San Juan’s Newest Artisan Coffee Shop

Ever wonder where to hangout these past few days? If you are looking for a place where comfort and inspiration come together, let me tell you this secret place that I discovered just recently in one of San Juan City’s foodie hideaway – Little Baguio.

Owned and managed by businesswoman and art gallery owner Suzette Ramirez Hernandez, Zette’s Café is located at #28 Gen. Gutierrez St., Brgy. Little Baguio in San Juan City. An airy and perfect place for an afternoon coffee break or for some art appreciation day, Zette’s Café offers a wide array of comforting meals and dishes that will surely add some colors and inspiration to your day.

5 Must-Try Dishes at the Newly Opened Chibo Okonomiyaki Philippines

With the opening of one of the luxury hotels in the country, Conrad Manila, comes along the opening of its high-end shopping mall, S’Maison, which houses a great number of well-selected shops and restaurants that mall shoppers, fashion lovers and foodies will surely enjoy.

I was invited a few days back to experience one of the newest restaurants that will open in this part of Mall of Asia Complex. Designed exquisitely, depicting the modern Japanese interior design with a touch of class and luxury, Chibo Okonomiyaki treated invited guests to a great number of Japanese favorites that are set to satiate one’s Japanese cravings.

From their Okonomiyaki, to Soba, to Teppanyaki, Chibo Okonomiyaki will surely be the next Japanese food destination in the metropolis.

The Pleasure hits the Mall of Asia

Just when I thought I’ve explored the entirety of one of the biggest malls in the world, I was surprised and a bit “kilig” to know that one of the pleasurable ice cream shops in the world is finally here at the SM Mall of Asia! Hello, Magnum Pleasure Store! Are you ready for me?

Last week, Magnum Philippines officially open its newest and latest Pleasure Store in the world here at the 2nd Level of SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City. A store inspired by its first Pleasure Store in SM Aura, Magnum Pleasure Store MOA offers a sun-shinny appeal as it strategically located at the Main Wing of the mall. Though, a little small and less private, Pleasure Store in the Mall of Asia offers the same delectable customized Magnum Bars complete with 18 wonderful toppings that you’ll surely enjoy

A Guinness World Record to Empower Filipino Farmers

We’ve witnessed hundred ways of how us, Filipinos, set, tried and beat other nation’s record on the Guinness World Record. There were thousands who lined up to form a giant rainbow, another thousand to form a giant smiley, and there were those who did for a good cause, like these guys from Calata Group who recently bagged the Guinness World Record for the Largest Serving of Roast Pork!

Last November 8, Calata Corporation, one of the biggest agribusiness conglomerates in the country spearheaded an enticing and sumptuous attempt to set a world record for the Largest Serving of Roast Pork at the Liwasang Aurora, Quezon City Memorial Circle. A title which was held by Mexico, where they served 3,094.2 kilos of cochinita pibil, a popular pork dish in its Yucatan region, were now taken by our fellows who took pride of presenting 4,046 kilos of sumptuous lechon, which is a party favored dish among the FIlipino nation.

“This year, we celebrated our 16 successful years in the business by giving back to the community instead of having a lavish party. This a very momentous occasion for us and for the Philippines,” Joseph Calata, Chairman and CEO of Calata Corporation shares.

A Soothing Afternoon Treat at The Fort Strip’s Dipdenza

For almost a decade, The Fort has evolved into a new world that offers the latest and newest craze that we could enjoy while battling the metro traffic and heart. For one, it became one of the hottest spots for clubbing and night-out, then became a destination for new-concept restaurants that offers nothing but the freshest idea on food and beverages. And now, as it becomes more family friendly, The Fort Strip welcomes its newest hangout place that coffee lovers could enjoy – Dipdenza.

An international coffee shop brand that brings in the best coffee beans in the world, Dipdenza is an original concept of Angeli Albana, who’s love for coffee has gone beyond her imagination and liking. 

“Dipdenza is a play on the Italian word ‘dipendenza,’ which means addiction,” she shares.

Experiencing the “Pinaka-Panalong” Crispy Pata, Lomi and Sumat in BellaVita, Lipa, Batangas

It was a shining moment for the food industry of Lipa, Batangas as finally a well-known property brand, BellaVita, recognizes the wonderful and amazing dishes made by its locals.

From the hearty Lomi, to the crackling Crispy Pata down to the chewy and oh-so-sweet Suman, BellaVita-Lipa, on the launch of its model units, invited a number of well-known food establishments in Lipa City to battle it out and be named “Ang Pinaka-Panalo.”

Five well-known Lomi House, four favorite Crispy Pata destinations and amazing three Suman makers were took the challenge last Sunday, October 25, at the soon-to-be budding community of BellaVita in Lipa, Batangas.