From being the star of the table in every Filipino celebration, the true Pinoy staple lechon has become a go-to dish, perfect for everyday meal. Household names like Lydia’s Lechon serves the succulent dish in different recipes.
Category: Food Reviews
The Peninsula Manila, Cava Dinner at Old Manila
The Peninsula Manila’s iconic signature restaurant Old Manila had set a five-course Freixenet Cava pairing with Chef Allan Briones’ tasty, well-made dishes last June 19, 2019.
This is in part of a monthly series the hotel has been doing since April of this year, that started with a Champagne and Caviar degustation dinner. The next one will be on Bastille Day (July 13), which will feature select French Wines, including Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Reserve.
Serenitea introduces Cookie Brulee Series
The OG of Milk Tea brands in the country, Serenitea, recently launched their Cookie Brulee series. What is a Cookie Brulee? Personally, I think of it as a mash-up of dessert, and of milk tea, combined in one portable package.
KFC launches Garlic Butter Chicken
I can’t say this enough… I love Fried Chicken!!! I can literally eat Fried Chicken every single day. May I just say, KFC’s Krispy Original is heaven sent!!! I usually jump between Krispy Original or Hot & Crispy depending on my craving. But… KFC’s *new* Garlic Butter Chicken is fast becoming a favorite.
Pepita’s Lechon X Flame Restaurant
Mom is a huge fan of Ms. Dedet, also known as THE Lechon Diva. For Mother’s Day, I decided to surprise her with a degustation dinner of not only by Ms. Dedet, but also in collaboration with one equally great chef, Chef Luis Chikiamco of Flame Restaurant.
Greenwich All-In Overload Pizza Mukbang Challenge
Presotea Opens in The Annex, SM North EDSA
With almost 400 shops internationally, Presotea, the most well-‐known tea based chain in Taiwan, has finally reached the Philippine soil. Its first two branches opened in SM Cherry Shaw and Robinsons Magnolia early this year followed by SM Marikina and their recently opened branch at The Annex, SM North EDSA.
The Greenwich Tuna Lasagna Supreme
Think of this as a lighter alternative to your go-to meals and a perfect meat-free choice for the Lenten season – just as filling, delicious, good for the heart, and sure to be another barkada favorite!
Hacienda Comida Y Cocteles features Chef Elia Herrera
For one night only, Chef Elia Herrera, popularly known for joining Canada’s Top Chef competition, has taken over the kitchen of Hacienda Comida Y Cocteles, and dishes up traditional Mexican fares perfectly suited for the hot Manila weather, and the Lenten season.
Shake Shack to open in Central Square BGC on May 10, 2019
Filipinos are in for a sweet treat when Shake Shack makes its debut in Manila at BGC on May 10th, 2019. The country’s first-ever Shack will serve up one-of-a kind menu items for the Manila community, only found in the Philippines.
