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From Tokyo to BGC: Ootoya brings Japan’s beloved comfort kitchen
1+ hour, 40+ min ago (339+ words) Manila's dining scene moves fast, always chasing the next trend, the newest concept, the flashiest opening. Then a restaurant arrives that does the opposite. It asks you to slow down, sit properly, and eat a real meal. That restaurant is…...
Mercato Centrale launches nationwide search for The Next Big Food Entrepreneur 2026
8+ hour, 58+ min ago (492+ words) Mercato Centrale Group, the country's leading food business incubator, is officially bringing back The Next Big Food Entrepreneur and has opened applications for aspiring food founders across the country. The returning flagship program once again invites Filipino culinary entrepreneurs to…...
From salmon sashimi to stone pots: Watami redefines everyday Japanese
16+ hour, 45+ min ago (425+ words) Who doesn't love salmon? Silky, rich, and endlessly versatile, it's the kind of ingredient that feels just as at home in a comforting weeknight meal as it does in an indulgent feast. At Watami, this universally loved favorite takes center…...
Wolfgang’s: Back-to-back openings in the south
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (398+ words) Wolfgang's Steakhouse Grill gives the Visayas dining scene a taste of New York with two new restaurant openings in Cebu and Iloilo. Cebu gets a taste of the famed New York steak as Wolfgang's Steakhouse Grill opened its first-ever Cebu…...
Food, fashion, fabric and more: The colorful Kamuning Market
1+ week, 2+ day ago (315+ words) By VICKY VELOSO-BARRERA, The Philippine STAR Published Feb 25, 2026 5:00 am In decades past, the textile and sewing section shared the same old building as the produce and wet markets, the costume and handicraft sections, and shops selling pots, pans, and other…...
Din Tai Fung serves up special salted egg dishes for Lunar New Year, meatless options for Lent
1+ week, 5+ day ago (271+ words) By AYIE LICSI Published Feb 21, 2026 2:20 pm The Year of the Horse is well underway, but the celebration is far from over. Din Tai Fung has recently added special dishes not only to mark the Lunar New Year, but also to…...
Spotify is letting you relive Philippine Cocktail Week with curated playlists
3+ week, 2+ day ago (422+ words) Philippine Cocktail Week may be over, but the good vibes it brought will continue to flow. Cocktail lovers gathered at four neighborhoods in Metro Manila to enjoy drinks, stories, and more from Feb. 5 to 8. Bonifacio Global City, Legazpi Village, Poblacion,…...
Love takes many forms at Newport World Resorts this Valentine’s Day
3+ week, 2+ day ago (690+ words) BrandedUp in partnership with Whether celebrating romance as a couple, enjoying the day with close friends, or creating memories with family, the integrated resort provides thoughtfully curated experiences that honor every expression of love and connection. At Hilton Manila, Newport…...
Little Miss Saldo's: This Silang restaurant is serving all-day breakfast inspired by global flavors
3+ week, 3+ day ago (521+ words) There's something about quiet mornings and a hearty breakfast that instantly feels like being on vacation. Surrounded by lush greenery in Silang, Cavite, Little Miss Saldo's offers exactly that kind of escape as it highlights its all-day breakfast menu, available…...
Hey Pie People reaches more hungry foodies with new Eastwood pick-up point
3+ week, 4+ day ago (657+ words) Foodies in northern Metro Manila no longer need to travel far to get their fix of Hey Pie People. Since the shop opened during the pandemic, Reanne Young-Sagan's humble pies'famed for their buttery crust and unique, changing flavor fillings'have captured…...