Publiko Eat + Drink @ Eastwood City

Gastronomic Goodness in the North: PUBLIKO Eat + Drink

by M.C. Jose

Due to the influx of foreigners, expats and gastronomy-loving Manila folk, the draft beer business has successfully carved its niche into the dining and drinking culture of the Philippines. Establishments such as Draft and Borough have been able to boast of full houses and long lines thanks to their glorious grub and their by-the-pint European beers. This new establishment, PUBLIKO Eat + Drink, is brought to us by the owners of Draft, Beso Cucina Vinoteka and Opus, who felt the need to introduce the concept of the gastropub to Eastwood City. It gives off a casual, laid-back vibe, which is highly suitable for people who are looking to partake of Chef Carlo Miguel’s mouth-watering dishes. “We don’t believe in dress codes here at PUBLIKO,” managing partner Lord Luke Polintau shares. “People can show up in shorts, t-shirts and other variants of casual wear, and they’d still be welcome. PUBLIKO really is a place for people to enjoy great food and imported beers.”

Long Bar at Raffles Makati

Slinging The Night Away at Long Bar, Raffles Makati

by Beatriz Acosta

Taking after Singapore's iconic bar, the Long Bar at Raffles Makati exudes this old world colonial charm that is both nostalgic and welcoming. The bar, located at the lobby level of the hotel, also brings to the table that classic cocktail Raffles Hotel Singapore has been famous for since the early 1900s: Singapore Sling. As the story goes, a Chinese bartender at Raffles Hotel Singapore named Ngiam Tong Boon concocted this long drink about century ago. The signature cocktail that Long Bar offers now is based on memories of bartenders past, as well as some bits of old recipe writings that were saved.

Designers Blooms Cafe - A Healthy Organic Meal in Alabang

 Designer Blooms Café

by Trina T. Epilepsia

Designer Blooms has been in business for over twenty years now in the Philippines. The popular fresh and dried flower business has been de rigueur for many guys on Valentine’s Day. Nowadays, they may just opt to bring the ladies to Designer Blooms’ first café in Alabang for a healthy, organic meal that will go perfectly well with their date’s little black dress!

Filipino Food Fiesta - The Adobo Cook-Off @ the BGC

This September 7, everyone is up for an overwhelming festival held by FOOD magazine to celebrate the unique culinary culture of the Philippines in “The Best of Filipino Food Fair”, featuring the “Adobo Cook-off” at Mercato Centrale, Bonifacio Global City.

This year, FOOD magazine will be gathering families around to present a collection of the best of the best selections that the country has to offer. FOOD magazines’ experts have personally hand-picked the best in casual Filipino cuisine - and in the local tradition of sharing, these dishes will be presented to the public in a highly-curated, one-stop food fiesta of the most delectable delights.

Chocolate Festival @ the Eastwood Mall Atrium

Chocoholics can have their fill of their favorite chocolate confections at Eastwood City’s Chocolate Festival on September 3 – 8, 2013.

For chocolate lovers, this much-anticipated once a year festival in Eastwood Mall is already a can’t-miss event. Shoppers can satisfy their sweet tooth at the Chocolate Bazaar, located at the Eastwood Mall Atrium. They can enter the delectable chocolate village and enjoy delicious treats from a variety of stalls.

Tonkatsu By Terazawa in Manila

Tonkatsu by Terazawa: A Cutlet Above The Rest

by Beatriz Acosta

 

The craving for crispy, deep fried pork seems to be insatiable in Metro Manila, as we've grown (bellies included, perhaps) witness to a katsu competition of sorts this year. Both local players and Japanese brands are opening shop, or revamping their menu to highlight the popular breaded pork cutlet. From budget-friendly versions to top of the line premium and imported counterparts, we hungry folk are lucky to have the power of choice whenever the katsudon craving strikes.