7″ Premium Cheese Steak with Bacon- PHP 320.00 Net ($US 8.00)
The Cheese Steak Shopis a California based restaurant that first opened its doors in 1982 by Keith Layton and after 30 years currently has 24 branches in Northern California. Margaret Uy has brought this franchise to Philippines and surprisingly it is the first international branch. Their main product is the Philadelphia Cheese Steak which is called the Philly Cheese Steak for short. What makes this brand successful is their guarantee for authenticity. What does this mean? Well it means that all ingredients are imported from the Philadelphia area. Learn more here! Keep reading →
There was Republiq, and now we attend the the rebirth of Embassy/Member’s Only as Prive Luxe Clubbing. The Grand Launch on October 8, 2011 was an uber success. The party was supposed to start at 10PM, and while people normally meander in at 11PM to be fashionably late, it was already packed to the brim by that time.
Prive Luxe Clubbing HD Video
Join us for another night of fun and mayhem at Prive Luxe Clubbing! Keep reading →
They say laughter is the best medicine, but with today’s hectic modern lifestyle we forget that the simplest joys are right in front of us. Watch this HD video and let Baby Alexandra lift your spirits! Keep reading →
What causes your skin to age? The environmental factors are UV radiation exposure from the sun, cigarette smoking, stress and pollution. Genetic aging is predisposed with how your skin changes over time.
Is it possible to look young without cosmetic surgery and botox? We have been testing Good Skin Labs products the past year and they seem to have noticeably rejuvenating effects compared to other highly marketed products! All those creases and lines on your face that develop over time could be filled in with this miracle cream. And eyebags, well those could take longer to fix. Want to learn more? Keep reading →
Do you have pets that need grooming? If so, you don’t need to stress your pet out by travelling to a pet shop grooming center anymore as Clean Paws Mobile Pet Salon will bring that service to your doorstep with their uniquely designed vehicle. Ciara Lira is the proprietor of this venture and says the idea sprung as “we have seen a great demand for home-serviced pet grooming.” Learn more about their services here! Keep reading →
Have a nasty fender bender or has your OEM VARTA battery died on your European car import? Look no further as European Motors Philippines Corporation is the car repair shop for you that will define your out of CASA experience. We have been utilizing European Motors Philippines Corporation for the past few years and we prefer it to the CASA as service is faster and on average more cost effective by up to 70%. European Motors Inc. began operations in Libis in 2003 and branched out to Makati in 2008 to capitalize on a need for out of CASA servicing of luxury European cars. Although the original two partners split, European Motors Philippines Corporation in Makati and German Motors in Libis, Quezon City, they both offer a consistent level of service that you can trust. Check out this bad boy car shop here. Keep reading →
Crunchy Crocodile Maki aka Wani Maki by Shiro Shiro
With the deluge of Japanese restaurants popping up around the metro, it is undoubtedly increasingly difficult to stand out amongst the competition. Shiro Shiro Japanese Restaurant has just recently opened its doors at the Boulevard Mansion Hotel along Roxas Boulevard with a concept designed by Radar Eco-Culinary Consultancy Inc. and a menu designed by Japanese Executive Chef Keitaro Kawasaki which features a exotic dish that is not available anywhere else! It is so aptly called the crunchy crocodile maki and was born from their internal Iron Chef competition and an excellent reason to visit.
Join us for the their Grand Opening as we walk you through this modern affordable Japanese restaurant and sample their assorted kushi-age, mixed tempura, tekka maki, gyoza, california maki, tori-karaage and so much more! Keep reading →
Chihuahua Mexican Grill and Margarita Bar can boast of not just having the largest burrito in town, but also the most potently scandalous margaritas that will render you dancing salsa on the tables. Their inauguration party on July 14, 2011 was one for the books with US Ambassador Harry Thomas, Mexican Ambassador Dr. Tomas Calvillo Unna, and Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay Jr. as special guests for the ribbon cutting. Join us for the much anticipated Tex-Mex fiesta of the Year! Keep reading →
WEDNESDAY July 13, 2011 was a day to remember as it was the FINAL PARTY for Embassy and probably one of the best parties of 2011. Opened in 2004 by visionaries Erik Cua, Jon Herrera and Tim Yap, it was the first and only super club in Manila since the demise of Euphoria, Orange, Mars and Faces. It was a phenomenal success that has lasted seven years providing fun filled hedonistic memories for thousands of clubbers, models, artists, businessmen and elite partyphiles. It also holds a special place in our heart as it is the place where we first met. Join us as we say farewell to Embassy! Keep reading →
Natasha Chystsiakova celebrated her birthday at Encore / Embassy Club in the Fort and it was interesting to revisit as we have not been back since Republiq opened in 2010. Keep reading →
THE SMORGASBORD of food choices popping up in Metro Manila could easily confound local gastronomers, but the capital’s restaurant scene, which has long been saturated with homogenous franchises may have stumbled upon new territory as it begins to sink its teeth into Eurasian cuisine.
Kalinka, a business run by Aksana Kalinich and Lord Ancheta, aims to whet Filipinos’ apetite for home-cooked Russian food. “I just noticed that the Philippines didn’t have Russian restaurants,” says Ms. Kalinich. “(So I thought,) ‘Why not share the culture of my country?’” Keep reading →
Max’s Restaurant has served Fried Chicken and classic Filipino dishes since 1945 and continues to do so with over 120 branches in the Philippines, the United States and Canada. On their 55th Year Anniversary they decided to give back to their loyal customers by offering a Chicken All You Can Promotion, where you have an unlimited serving of Max’s signature Fried Chicken for only PHP 199.00! They have repeated this offer in 2011 from June 10, 2011 – June 11, 2011 at all branches from 6PM – 10PM. Gluttony may be a sin, but in this case a “Sarap to the Bones” one, Crispy Fried Chicken anyone?
Ever think about probabilities within game shows? This is a classic test of probability that most people would get wrong. Hope you find it useful! Keep reading →
Peacock meets Zebra Fishing for Tilapia at the Big Lagoon
The Farm at San Benito offers an array of activities during the day such as yoga, meditation, aerobics, trampoline dance, vegan cooking basics, coconut oil tour, floral arrangement and fishing to name a few so we had no difficulty at all to keep ourselves busy aside from lazing by the spa infinity pool and drinking some powerful anti-oxidantand omega 3 shakes. Keep reading →
Breakfast @ The Farm – Healthy Cereals with Nut Milk and Banana
What do you normally have for breakfast? The average Filipino has a cholesterol and sodium overload when they have a typical meal of longanisa (the Filipino pork sausage), garlic rice and a fried egg. While this dish may be greasingly satisfying, it makes perfect sense why the average lifespan of a Filipino is only 72 years as compared to a Japanese who has the longest lifespan of 82 years. We are what we eat and we probably had the healthiest breakfast in our entire lives at Alive! Vegan Restaurant at The Farm, San Benito. Join us for a visual tour of their 3 course breakfast with a tranquil view of Mt. Malarayat in the distance. Keep reading →
Cauliflower Risotto with Truffle Mushroom Ragout and Polenta Pizza with Grilled Vegetables – PHP 750.00++ Four Course Dinner
Alive! is a true Vegan Gourmet Experience at The Farm as they use special dehydrators instead of traditional methods of cooking to preserve the nutritional benefits of the food while maintaining the texture. Alive! is one of the first Vegan restaurants in Asia and no doubts about it this food will blow you away and make you crave for more of their healthy, flavorful and anti-aging concoctions. Join us for this culinary adventure! Keep reading →
Only 84 Kilometers (1.5 hours – 2 hours) away from the hustle and bustle of Makati, lies a 48 hectare lush tropical spa retreat to rejuvenate and revitalize your senses known as the Farm at San Benito which has received 18 international awards. Opened in 2002 by Mr. Eckard Rempe, a German expatriate who has been working/living in the Philippines since 1968 and wanted to create an institution that would be part of a global revolution in healthcare and wellness. Thus was born the Farm out of a need for harmony and balance within one’s hectic, stressful and challenging lifestyle. This is our unforgettable journey at this unique weekend destination where were filled with balance, discovery and awakening. If you are looking to clear your mind, reduced stress and restore your youthful complexion and vitality, this may be the place for you. Keep reading →
Chihuahua Mexican Grill and Margarita Bar is the newest Tex Mex restaurant to hit Manila and is the long anticipated brainchild of our friends Elian Habayeb and Ines Cabarrus. They offer a simple menu of burritos, tacos, nachos and chili as well as a few essential mixes – Margaritas and Micheladas! As a Texan, Elian spotted an opportunity to raise the bar of Tex Mex authenticity in the Philippines. Join us for happy hour and great food at Chihuahua! BOWOW!
The United Fridays Launch at Fever Luxe Lounge, Sofitel brings a new party venue every Friday starting May 6, 2011. United was conceptualized as an elite lounge venue alternative by Republiq/Encore/Embassy/ promoters Tim Yap, G.P. Reyes, and Stephen Ku. Fever is the slightly rennovated 7 Pecados basement level lounge of the Sofitel Philippine Plaza. Join us for their exclusive launch and a few Stolichnaya Vodka cocktails here! Keep reading →
The Forever 21 Launch at SM Makati brings youthful fashion to Manila’s central business district. In the Philippines, Forever 21 has partnered with the SM Retail Group and its Executive Vice President Larry Meyer is “very pleased to be working with SM who has given us these great opportunities.” Having begun in Los Angeles, California in 1984 as a 900 square foot store named Fashion 21, it has quickly grown into a fashion conglomerate as it executes its objective of providing the most current fashions at the greatest value. Keep reading →
Salon De Ning is the Peninsula Hotel Manila’s newest bar and lounge concept inspired by the life of the fictional bon vivant Shanghai socialite Madame Ning. There are five themed rooms, the largest of which is The Boxer Room and the venue for our good friend Mary Laguardia’s birthday party where the corks were popping and the bubbly flowing downstream. Keep reading →
Yumemiya Japanese Cafe is the Japanese Café brand and subsidiary of Italian Tomato Co. Ltd with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. Italian Tomato is a Japanese Italian restaurant and bakery. Their concept is Japanese-Italian fusion and now have over 250 branches in Japan, Hong Kong, Thailand and China. Mr. Nelson Ong and Mr. Jerry Lao own the Philippine franchise of Yumemiya and have launched their first branch at Northeast Square, Connecticut Ave. Greenhills where they serve donburi, risotto, shabu shabu, udon, curry, pasta and pizza, green tea shakes and “Italian Tomato” cakes.
Restaurant Cicou at the boutique Hotel Celeste in Makati offers contemporary French cuisine at moderate prices. Owned and prepared by Chef Cyril Soenen who has had a distinguished executive chef career at the Intercontinental Hotel, Holiday Inn, and Crowne Plaza with not so humble beginnings at the world renowned Hotel Ritz in Paris (2 Star Michelin Restaurant). The feast for the senses was about to begin! Keep reading →
Hainanese Chicken Rice originated from Hainan, China but due to immigration has now also found its home in Singapore as their national dish. Also known as Singaporean Chicken Rice it is served either steamed or roasted.
Now this delightful dish is best enjoyed in Manila at Wee Nam Kee at Ayala Triangle Garden Restaurants. After sampling both, we tell you what we enjoyed more and why! Keep reading →
Domino’s Pizza the U.S. pizza delivery pioneer founded in 1960 from Ann Arbor, Michigan is now officially back in the Philippines. Listed on the NYSE and having retail sales of $US 6.2 Billion in 2010, they must be doing something right with their signature pizzas in the 69 markets worldwide that they operate in. Based on their press release the new master franchisee in the Philippines is a partnership formed by the Domino’s Pizza master franchisee for South Korea, Goldilocks Bakery and a minority operating partner. This partnership leverages the experience of a successful Domino’s master franchisee, a highly successful family-owned Philippine bakery chain with more than 300 stores and a partner who is a seasoned operator in the pizza business.
Mr. Tong Hong, the President and CEO of Domino’s Pizza Philippines has initially setup two branches in Makati and Pasig and is targeting 8 branches in the very near future. The new Domino’s is more authentic than the previous franchise that was in the Philippines in the 1990’s as they use real imported mozzarella instead of local processed cheese! Join us as we sample their top pizzas such as Extravaganza, Shrimpus, Potato and Deluxe! Keep reading →
Who hasn’t tried a Filipino delicacy – Buko A La Ube Ice Cream? Green ATS Bulalohan is as local as you would want to get on the Tagaytay Ridge without compromising a certain level of comfort and security. They do one thing amazingly RIGHT and that is putting their BUKO where their mouth is! Keep reading →
Looking for leisurely breakfast in Tagaytay? You could probably have a wholesome buffet breakfast at Josephine’s or Bag of Beans at a moderate price, but considering that you have already made the journey why not indulge and treat yourself to Antonio’s as it is the #1 ranked Philippine restaurant on the prestigious Miele Guide for 2010-2011. Antonio’s new dining hall has finally been completed for their Breakfast area and it has been styled exactly like their main restaurant with a black and white motif. We tried dishes that we haven’t had before and were impressed once again and started to imagine how truly wonderful it would be for this to served in bed. Is Antonio’s Bed and Breakfast the next evolution? Keep reading →
Josephine’s Restaurant in Tagaytay will make you fall in love with Filipino food for the first time and in some cases all over again. Beautifully located along the Tagaytay ridge offering panoramic views of Taal Volcano, while providing the comfort of truly amazing Filipino classics such as bulalo, bistek tagalog, sinigang na sugpo and crispy pata. I never truly appreciated Filipino food growing up, but Josephine’s has reawakened that deep rooted hunger within. Keep reading →
Amoroma, Tagaytay is a rustic trattoria owned by Italian/Filipino husband and wife team Chef Nino and Pholie Mastropietro. While the original branch in Alabang has closed down as well as their joint venture Makati branch in Salcedo Village, it has given birth to Amoroma, Tagaytay which also operates as a bed and breakfast. While the previous branches were hard to find in obscure locations, their Tagaytay Branch is easily located on the main hi way. Keep reading →
Chateau Hestia is primarily known for their continental cuisine restaurant tucked away in Tagaytay. On the way up the mountain, you should also check out their Wine and Deli Shop to pick up a few treats. Keep reading →
