tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9959539054366726732024-03-05T17:16:13.014+08:00Manila Foodistas | Food, Lifestyle, TravelBrian Onghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813381119667171975noreply@blogger.comBlogger249125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995953905436672673.post-75845689008881390342018-06-20T08:48:00.000+08:002018-06-20T08:50:40.771+08:00TRB Forbidden City, a break from Chinese Cuisine in BeijingSince there are no existing lists from The Michelin Guide nor from The World's 50 Best Restaurants about the best rated food finds and restaurants in Beijing, China, I decided to check out TripAdvisor, which has a list of the best restaurants in Beijing, for my recent trip.
One restaurant which stood out is the TRB, which has a spot at #7 (TRB Hutong) and #10 (TRB Forbidden City). Also, after Brian Onghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813381119667171975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995953905436672673.post-85937158342651292852018-06-07T10:30:00.000+08:002018-06-07T13:40:51.310+08:00Islas Pinas, Filipino Food and Heritage Village, at DoubleDragon Plaza
Yesterday, we were able to sample the "Best of the Philippines," at the newly opened Islas Pinas in DoubleDragon Plaza at DD Meridian Park in the Bay Area. Islas Pinas, an indoor food and heritage village, is the newest tourism destination in Metro Manila featuring Filipino food all over the country, and distinct cultural, heritage, and tourist sites recreated in a 2,500 square meter space thatBrian Onghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813381119667171975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995953905436672673.post-20988804009281628912018-05-06T21:46:00.001+08:002018-05-06T21:46:49.297+08:00Burnt Ends Singapore, One of Asia's 50 Best RestaurantsPeople close to me know that when I am travelling, I really do my research and keep an eye out for the best restaurants and food in the destination I go to. So when an opportunity to go to Singapore came, I did not leave without trying one of the best in town -- Burnt Ends.
Recently ranked No. 12 on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2018 (climbing up from its No. 14 rank in 2017), Burnt Ends byBrian Onghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813381119667171975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995953905436672673.post-36380737552369299812018-04-22T18:03:00.000+08:002018-04-23T21:43:36.616+08:00Singapore: Polish Masterchef Artur Moroz cooks a 5-course dinner for the World Gourmet Summit
Polish Masterchef Artur Moroz, hosted by Chef Dinesh Nagalingam of Wooloomooloo Steakhouse Singapore at the Swissôtel The Stamford, prepared us a 5-course dinner, which highlighted and introduced Polish cuisine to its audience, in line with this year's World Gourmet Summit.
The World Gourmet Summit, one of Asia's most highly anticipated food and wine festival, returned for its 22nd year, Brian Onghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813381119667171975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995953905436672673.post-20390139841877522042017-02-20T19:16:00.002+08:002017-02-20T19:31:56.366+08:00Starbucks holds its 1st Philippine Barista Championship
Rafael Miguel Bautista from Starbucks Venice Grand Canal won the grand prize and the bragging rights of being the 2017 Starbucks Coffee Ambassador in the 1st Philippine Barista Championship. Miguel, together with 1st runner-up Ces Martin Ranillo from Starbucks Philcom as his assistant, will represent the Philippines in the Starbucks Regional Barista Championship to be held in Taiwan on March Brian Onghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813381119667171975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995953905436672673.post-62835679224229120882015-01-30T10:12:00.001+08:002015-01-30T10:12:31.095+08:00Filipino culinary talent takes center stage at Madrid Fusión Manila
Ten Filipino chefs are set to display their cooking prowess in this
year’s most anticipated gastronomic event -- Madrid Fusión Manila. Organized annually in Madrid, Spain since 2003, the locally
dubbed Madrid Fusión Manila is the first in Asia and the biggest
culinary gathering yet in the Philippines. It will be held on April 24 to 26 at
the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia, Pasay City.
Brian Onghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813381119667171975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995953905436672673.post-87168403023377485842014-09-11T19:16:00.000+08:002014-09-11T19:16:07.653+08:00Starbucks Philippines Offers New Breakfast Sandwiches this September 16Starting this September 16, new food items will be available at all Starbucks Philippines stores nationwide, including 4 new scrumptious Breakfast Sandwiches which everyone will surely like and crave for, namely: 1. SPAM® Black Pepper, Egg and Cheddar on New York Bagel; 2. Bacon, Egg and Cheddar on English Muffin; 3. Slow Roasted Ham, Egg White and Emmenthal Cheese on Italian Roll; 4. Vegetable Brian Onghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813381119667171975noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995953905436672673.post-6955868168065423822014-06-25T19:37:00.001+08:002014-06-25T19:40:34.209+08:00Niner Ichi Nana and The Hungry Hound present The City SeriesThe tandem of Chef Mikko Reyes and Erwan Heussaff of The Hungry Hound and Niner Ichi Nana (conveniently located at The Globe Tower, The Fort) works to their advantage as great dishes are partnered with great cocktails, which will surely captivate and pique your curiosity.
Last May, they launched "THE CITY SERIES," featuring food and cocktails from different cities around the world. Kicking off Brian Onghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813381119667171975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995953905436672673.post-52119782681454701342014-05-21T08:30:00.000+08:002014-05-21T08:30:00.615+08:00Therese in the Philippines: Gaucho Cocina y Vinos ArgentinosI spent my last birthday in the Philippines with my family, and I chose to try Gaucho for my birthday dinner. I hadn't heard a lot about this restaurant before we went there, but I knew that they served Argentinian food (based on their name) and so I wanted to try that.
The restaurant is located in the al fresco area of Robinson's Magnolia. I liked that the lighting wasn't so bright (althoughTheresehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244690970003342972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995953905436672673.post-76474304640766373142014-04-27T00:55:00.000+08:002014-04-27T00:55:37.656+08:00Therese in the Philippines: My Kitchen by Chef Chris
Oops, I hadn't realized that this post has been in the drafts for quite some time now. I know that there have probably been a lot of changes (food, prices, etc.) since I last visited but I still decided to post this in case anyone wanted to try this restaurant.
I first tried Chef Chris' creations at his previous restaurant, C Italian Cuisine in Pampanga. I remember feeling that their food wasTheresehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244690970003342972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995953905436672673.post-29163500259575034112014-03-24T12:58:00.000+08:002014-04-06T15:20:43.251+08:00Tiffy in Nagoya: Unagi Hasshou うなぎ八勝Tiffy in Nagoya: Unagi Hasshou うなぎ八勝
There's so much I haven't written yet (Nigeria, more of Korea, yadiyadiya) but I just want to share my favorite local food in Nagoya: hitsumabushi ひつまぶし
今までまだブログしていないことが沢山あるけど(ナイジェリア、韓国の旅行など)、一番好きな名古屋名物のひつまぶしを紹介したいと思います。
tororo hitsumabushi ・とろろひつまぶし・ PHP 1414・ JPY 3200
It's basically fried eel. Fried so that it's just the right amount of crunchy.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995953905436672673.post-59870381644596249572014-03-14T19:42:00.000+08:002014-03-14T19:42:38.384+08:00Discovering the wonders of Canadian wines
"Canada boasts of high-quality grapes, excellent growing conditions, and investments in world-class wineries that have contributed to the growing success of Canadian wines both at home and abroad," said Canadian Ambassador Neil Reeder, in his opening remarks during the wine cocktail reception he hosted for food media and representatives from the beverage industry last night.
Featuring Brian Onghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813381119667171975noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995953905436672673.post-64947546072545652972014-03-07T15:39:00.000+08:002014-03-07T15:51:45.817+08:00Tiffany in Korea: Gobong Samgyetang 고봉삼계탕
Tiffany in Korea: Gobong Samgyetang
Amidst finals month, field work in Nigeria, job-hunting, and various reports for different stuff, I found the time (indulged) to come to Korea to attend my friend's wedding. I also started writing a more personal (random) blog with friends I met in Japan.
It's only our second day here and already I feel right at home. After arriving at the airport,Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995953905436672673.post-5648088474736254732014-01-20T01:32:00.000+08:002014-01-20T01:34:32.918+08:00Therese in the Philippines: Torch Restaurant
I know that Torch has been open for quite a few years now, but I was only able to try it during one of my visits back home last year.
It's hard to see the sign if you're coming from the other side
There's a smiley face on the wasabi! So cute!
White Truffle Sausage Panizza | 429.95 PhP
Grilled Italian sausages drizzled with white truffle oil on a fresh, Theresehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244690970003342972noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995953905436672673.post-70251856442178941662014-01-10T13:24:00.001+08:002014-01-10T13:24:53.107+08:00Exploring Shangri-la's East Wing: Epicurious & Foodless Plate: Foodstagramming for a Cause.If you haven't dropped by Shangri-la Plaza's new wing yet, you're missing out on a lot of interesting eats. I've only eaten at Kettle, Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen, and Epicurious but I'm itching to try Green Pastures, Spaetzle and Chops. Soon.
But let's talk about Epicurious, a deli-restaurant hybrid.
You can pick and choose from their selection of breads, cold cuts, cheeses, marinated meats, etc.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995953905436672673.post-59108700559780670972013-12-09T19:14:00.000+08:002013-12-09T19:14:04.643+08:00Step up to the world’s best-selling Scotch whisky - Johnnie Walker Red Labelby Brian K. Ong
Who would have thought that the JOHNNIE WALKER RED LABEL is the world's best-selling Scotch whisky? With almost half of Johnnie Walker sold around the world being the Johnnie Walker Red Label, it shows how much people throughout the world love the label.
I personally thought it was the Johnnie Walker Black Label which held the distinction, but I was proven wrong. Probably, Brian Onghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813381119667171975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995953905436672673.post-3606758357015703342013-11-26T21:09:00.001+08:002013-11-26T21:09:55.027+08:00Napa Valley Winemaker Ed Sbragia Visits ManilaNapa Valley Winemaker Ed Sbragia Visits Manila
by Brian Ong
Napa Valley icon and Beringer's Winemaster Emeritus Ed Sbragia visited the Philippines for the first time last week to meet local wine enthusiasts in Manila. Happy Living Philippines, the exclusive importer and distributor of
Beringer Wines, took care of this special occasion, with a wine pairing event at Cav Wine Shop and Cafe in Brian Onghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813381119667171975noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995953905436672673.post-33842257519303481032013-09-15T13:33:00.000+08:002013-09-15T13:33:33.142+08:00Jofer: Seoulia ManilaSeoulia Manila
by Jofer Serapio
photos by Frey Serapio
My cousin was set to take her board exam the following weekend (she passed!), so we decided to have lunch at a Korean restaurant while she still had her sanity intact. There were four of us, including my sister and my cousin's sister, which explains the excessive amount of food. Seoulia Manila is one of my sister's favorite restaurants. My Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995953905436672673.post-42772314448225511522013-08-25T00:13:00.000+08:002013-08-25T00:13:00.812+08:00Exchange Students in Japan: Filipino Performance for the Panasonic Scholarship Summer Seminar
Exchange Students in Japan: Filipino Performance for the Panasonic Scholarship Summer Seminar
by Tiffy
Every year, Panasonic scholars gather somewhere in Japan for all the scholars to meet. And every year, we have to make a cultural performance and battle it out with other countries for the coveted trophy (that we give back to them at the end of the night).
Just soUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995953905436672673.post-27379560151276642252013-08-14T11:23:00.002+08:002013-08-14T11:26:39.037+08:00Therese in the Philippines: Uncle CheffyI've been in the Philippines on summer vacation for the past month now, and what that means is... Eating and more eating! One of the restaurants I went to is Uncle Cheffy, located in Lucky Chinatown Mall.
Since I was only with my mom that time, we couldn't order a lot of food just for the two of us. We went with their all meat barbecued panizza, for which they are famous for, and their New Theresehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244690970003342972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995953905436672673.post-21126795846108654452013-08-07T21:40:00.000+08:002013-09-15T21:26:13.877+08:00Wrong Ramen, it's so right!Wrong Ramen
by: Brian Ong
Wrong Ramen is one of the must try ramen places in Manila. Not only does it offer mouth watering ramen concoctions you would crave for, it also offers a sleek ambiance you would wish it was the interiors of your own pad.
Going back to the mouth watering ramen concoctions, Wrong Ramen's Tonkotsu Ramen is something that would blow your mind with its rich, deep andBrian Onghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813381119667171975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995953905436672673.post-33718680634157811912013-07-25T14:04:00.000+08:002013-07-25T14:04:10.090+08:00Filipino Exchange Students in Japan: Crispy Pork BellyFilipino Exchange Students in Japan: Crispy Pork Belly
By: Tiffy
Both my roommate and I just barely started learning how to cook. So when our Kuya Victor asked us if we wanted to have lunch, we kind of forced him to cook everything by asking him to buy ingredients for us when they were at the grocery.
"Ano gusto niyo pabili?" ("What do you want me to buy?")
"Kahit ano!" ("Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995953905436672673.post-70702766488839460022013-07-05T17:15:00.000+08:002013-07-05T17:15:53.137+08:00Brian Ong: Sweet Patti Cakes by Patti Grandidge-HerreraSweet Patti Cakes by Patti Grandidge-Herrera
by: Brian Ong
One of the more reliable go-to places to buy exceptionally good comfort food (and in my opinion, best desserts) are the kitchens and stores of the home-cooks and home-bakers. These "kitchentreprenurs," have a high standard for quality and taste, and are usually teeming with passion for their creations. That is why when I get to find Brian Onghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813381119667171975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995953905436672673.post-14431362296580080322013-06-12T21:21:00.002+08:002013-06-12T21:21:55.402+08:00Brian Ong: A Bite of the Sandwich KingA Bite of the Sandwich King
by: Brian Ong
Who would have thought I would be meeting the Sandwich King himself, Jeff Mauro, the winner of the Food Network Star's 7th season, and the host of Sandwich King on Food Network (US/Asia). The other night, I had the chance to talk to him in a private function, together with other food bloggers.
We were introduced to the Sandwich King, and Brian Onghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813381119667171975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995953905436672673.post-64321683140695205072013-04-23T22:57:00.000+08:002013-04-25T23:53:11.639+08:00Baguio: World Food Expo Northern Luzon
For the third year, the World Food Expo Northern Luzon will be held in Baguio.
This time, WOFEX will be held at the Baguio Country Club. From May 2 to 4, 2013, be sure to visit the best annual food expo in the region. WOFEX provides excellent opportunities to source, network and learn from the many products on display and the different seminars and cooking Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0