Today’s take-out is from Cibo, Shangri-la Plaza Mall. I took photos of each dish while still inside their respective take-away containers to show presentation and quantity. Pollo Arrosto Limone – Roast chicken, lemon, black pepper, parsley rice pilaf. Decent roast chicken, just enough lemon flavor. Tender and tasty. Penne Telefono [...]

When doing business, I often opt for the speed of quick fixes or the familiarity of tried-and-loved cuisine to help temper my food-seeking stomach and get me through the day. But last Saturday, I thought I just had enough minutes to wander beyond my gastronomic comfort zone and try something [...]

I had just come from the SMEG Showroom at Serendra when I saw this little chocolate shop, Cacao, tucked away in a corner of Serendra Piazza. Inside were these delectable looking chocolate truffles and as I have never met a chocolate truffle I didn’t like, I immediately began pointing to [...]

The first time I ate at Spirale I was pretty new at food blogging. Meaning I forgot to take photos before diving in to vanguish the dish. That first experience was very pleasant to the palate, so much so that Spirale has become a regular option for our Sunday lunches. [...]

Gourdo’s has always been one of my favorite places to visit at The Fort from the time it opened in 2001. This is where I get the beautiful decors and houseware I use to doll up our model houses and the hard-to-find kitchenware and accessories that I give to friends [...]

Ilog Maria By 3:30 p.m. we were on the road to Ilog Maria. There was a prominent enough sign on the highway which signalled us where to turn but the road was so narrow and unpaved, at one point, I really thought we were lost. When we finally found the [...]

Not really. The chateau I am talking about here is Chateau 1771, a fine dine resto located in Makati. But the driving up the chateau bit was just too good to pass for a blog title. On my way to Manila on board a plane last August 13, I read [...]