Kettle, located at the 5th level of Shangri-la's East Wing has been open for a couple of months, but it has been largely overshadowed by Green Pastures. I've been waiting for the restaurant to open because the chef, Chiloy Santos, is a basketball mate of mine. Kettle bills itself as upscale … [Read more...]
Green Pastures by Chef Robby Goco
Green Pastures is the newest venture by Chef Robby Goco of Cyma fame. It is a farm to table restaurant concept, with careful sourcing for every ingredients aiming to produce the best dish possible. I had high hopes for this place after seeing and hearing about it again and again on social media and … [Read more...]
Borough at the Podium
Open 24/7, Borough is the restaurant equivalent of 7-11 and Ministop. It is located at the Podium and features two entrances, one facing the mall and another opening towards the driveway to the basement parking. We entered through the side door which felt like we were entering a secret doorway of … [Read more...]
Chelsea Market Cafe at the Podium
Chelsea Market Cafe has been serving great food in their Serendra for quite a while already so people in the Ortigas area were eagerly awaiting their opening as soon as the sign came up in front of the Podium. This branch still maintains the open kitchen area as well as the large windows which bring … [Read more...]
Cafe 1771
Cafe 1771 occupies the former space of its sister restaurant, Chateau 1771, which has since transferred to tony Greenbelt 5. The difference between the two is night and day. While Chateau is more formal all the way from the decor to the food, Cafe 1771 aims for an easy going and homey atmosphere … [Read more...]