The quest continues for interesting and satisfying food in Manila, even if the weather dictates that the voyage goes on by some sort of submersible craft, instead of conventional four-wheeled transportation.
In this world, only kids rule. KidZania, a family “edutainment” (education entertainment) facility is an interactive kid-sized city that is set to open in November 2014.
At the World Street Food Congress held on the first week of June, a friend griped that there wasn’t any Filipino street food mentioned, nor were there any on exhibit.
Nothing says happy birthday like a fun-filled party with friends, delicious food, exciting games and surprises. Now, mommies and daddies can make their little princesses’ special day even more memorable with a Hello Kitty-themed Jollibee Kids Party.
Amici, a Filipino-owned restaurant serving Italian-style dishes, has updated its menu with new salads, pasta preparations and entrees.
Famous scientist Charles Darwin presented a strong statement to the world when he said that it is not the strongest or the most intelligent of species that will survive but those who can adapt to changes.
One of the dishes I was so impressed with during a recent cooking class at the Maya Kitchen was the paella de cordero. It was one of the recipes demonstrated by chef Miguel Angel de Alba, whose father, Anastacio de Alba, founded a chain of Spanish restaurants in Manila, including the now iconic Alba Restaurante Español.
There are restaurants that serve international cuisine— French, Filipino, American, Japanese. And there are dining places that combine influences from various parts of the world and somehow come into their own.
Chef Rick Moonen’s credentials are stellar, the highlights of his career many. He graduated top of the class at the Culinary Institute of America, New York. He was given three stars by The New York Times for his restaurants Oceana, Molyvos (a Greek fish house) and New York City’s rm.
Whenever there’s a get-together of foodies, there is usually a new dish that becomes the topic of conversation.
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