Gastropubs and wine bars are aplenty but no place focuses on sangria, this was the reason why a group of friends opened Alegria Cozinha Moderna & Sangria Bar. They have not one, not two but 9 different sangria varieties paired with their take on modern Latin cuisine. The location is … [Read more...]
Ibiza Beach Club BGC – From Cebu to Manila
Ibiza Beach Club BGC brings the Cebu beach feel I experienced in Movenpick Mactan right into the heart of Metro Manila. The 1,000-seater restaurant opened last April at the 6th level of W City Centre and cost a whopping P300 million to build. Different themed shows are available during dinner time … [Read more...]
Salvatore Cuomo and Bar in Uptown Parade BGC
Salvatore Cuomo and Bar is the first restaurant in the Philippines by Japanese celebrity Chef Salvatore Cuomo. Chef Salvatore has numerous restaurants in Japan, I saw a couple of them in Osaka. He is credited as the one who introduced Neapolitan pizza to the Japanese diners. Located in a 475 sqm. … [Read more...]
Paprika in RCBC Savings Bank Tower BGC
Paprika is a new restaurant in the RCBC Savings Bank Bldg in BGC, the same building as Mecha Uma but on the 2nd floor. You can't see it from the street, no signage from outside and no windows so in a sense it's hidden from plain sight. Paprika is a place that serves comfort food but turns into a … [Read more...]
Manly Eats at Tipple and Slaw
I had a notion that Tipple and Slaw was just a bar that served the usual bar food in dark digs. That's the reason that I've put off a visit until they invited some of the KTG to sample their creations. It was interesting to find out that Tipple meant "to drink", it's just perfect for a bar and I … [Read more...]