Salmon Nights Buffet at Corniche Restaurant, Diamond Hotel Manila, Philippines

After foodies and some of our favorite top food bloggers in Manila raved about the awesome Lobster Buffet that was, Corniche at Diamond Hotel Manila has once again rolled out something that will blow foodies’ minds every Friday night; Salmon Nights Buffet at Corniche. One of known hotel buffets in Manila, Corniche buffet is dishing out premium quality and fresh Norwegian salmon prepared countless ways every Friday nights for the whole month of July and August 2013.

Corniche Salmon Nights Buffet suggests healthy indulgent feast by incorporating salmon dishes in every buffet station it has except for the dessert station. Whether you want your salmon grilled, raw, fried, steamed, or whatever tickles your fancy, Corniche got you covered.

I admit that I was one of those who prayed for Corniche’s Lobster Buffet promo to be extended further because my gastronomical experience with those lovely lobsters was simply legendary. Just like with any other prayers, it may be unanswered, but good heaven was so kind to replace it with something equally awesome and downright satisfying.

3:15 PM Milk Tea Philippines

3:15 PM Milk Tea is a Taiwanese brand that recently landed in the Philippines' shore to revolutionize the way we enjoy our milk tea.

Revolutionize. Big word, I know.

But seriously, milk tea that comes from natural tea bags? Pretty neat if I do say so myself. It means that even if an ill bouts of milk tea cravings knock on the door even at ungodly hours of the night, just as long as you have 3:15PM Milk Tea in tow, cravings are bound to be satisfied.

Milk tea any time, any where. How apt. I love them from the get go.

When milk tea craze took Manila by storm in the recent years, I have to admit that I was one of those who went crazy over it. Up to now, I still am crazy over milk tea. But adult life means that I do not have all the time in the world to visit milk tea shops every time there's a mean craving for milk tea. And mean craving wouldn't be called mean if it wouldn't bother you to your wit's end during the time when whatever food you are craving for is hard to come by. Mean, yes.

Sentro 1771 Restaurant at Serendra, The Fort: Fine Breakfast Selections

When talking about Sentro 1771 Restaurant which has branches both at Serendra, The Fort and Greenbelt in Makati, the first thing that comes to mind will always be their famous Corned Beef Sinigang. There are a lot of Filipino restaurants in Manila serving Modern Filipino Cuisine, but it was only Sentro 1771 that has actually pulled off an innovative twist on a rather western food to turn it to something distinctly Filipino.

While Sentro 1771, a member of 1771 Group of Restaurants is known to dish out Filipino dishes, few of us know that they are also serving mean sets of modern Filipino breakfast fare to boot. I myself was not aware of this until I visited Sentro 1771 at Serendra, The Fort recently.

My visit along with other foodie friends happened one Saturday morning. Although I always believe that waking up really early on a Saturday, or on a weekends for that matter should be illegal, there are some things that are worth giving up the extra hours of sleep for. Just like a fine Filipino breakfast at Sentro 1771.

Brotzeit German Bier Bar and Restaurant at Shangri-La Mall

When Brotzeit German Bier Bar and Restaurant opened at Edsa Shangri-La Mall months ago, it got me into thinking that there are not many German restaurants here in Manila. Sure there are some but not really comparable to Chinese, Italian, Japanese, and Korean Restaurants in terms of numbers. So when Brotzeit created quite a noise on its landing, it was a welcome respite from the usual.

Peoples' positive reception of Brotzeit that offers a taste of Germany is another step towards cuisine appreciation maturity in Manila restaurant scene. For those whose exposure to German and Bavarian cuisine are rather limited, choices are slightly disconcerting at first. But essentially, Brotzeit menu offers variety of well-known German food (think sausages, spatzle, stews, and the whole nine yards) and German beer. 

Brotzeit which means "Bread Time" in English suggests snack time which in German culture usually accompanied by beer. And while I deem that Brotzeit can be a good place to spend a rainy afternoon over great food and impressive line of beers, it actually is a great place to visit when having a great time is in mind anytime of the day within the bound of its operating hours.

Rastro Tapas Bar and Restaurant at Burgos Circle, The Fort

I have to admit that whenever I am in for some restaurant hopping within Metro Manila, The Fort at Bonifacio Global City area in Taguig is always on top of my list. While I frequent the area though, I have not really immersed myself on the delicious endless possibilities that can happen at The Burgos Circle also at The Fort. Good thing though that I was introduced to Rastro Tapas Bar and Restaurant because aside from their downright satisfying choices of tapas and other Spanish food, they do serve really mean mojitos alongside equally swell cocktail drinks and other alcoholic beverages.

Now, their mojito I must say is enough for me to go back at Rastro, but I cannot talk about mojito for the entire post, really. It will be a disservice to you my dear friends since for those of you who have not been there, you deserve a glimpse of what you can have at Rastro. And for those who have been there like myself, well, we deserve to be reminded of the great time well spent at this tapas bar and restaurant.

Equipped with the knowledge that Rastro made a recent revamped on their management as well as on their menu, we headed to Burgos Circle to check on what's in store for diners like us. To say that I went home satiated that night would be an understatement, because seriously, all things considered, I really had a grand time.

Foodie.ph Food Delivery Service: Classic Favorites at Tropical Hut Hamburger Through Foodie.Ph

If you have been reading my blog, you probably have an idea that aside from blogging about restaurants in Manila and some great food finds, I also love to write about food delivery services. With the kind of erratic work schedule that I have, food delivery services here in Manila always come handy.  Recently, when an ill bout of mean craving for Tropical Hut Hamburger’s goodies hit me, I was introduced to Foodie.ph. It is a new food delivery and take-out service that is all geared up to cater to the needs of foodies.

Foodie.ph carries an impressive number of restaurants, retailers, and specialty stores under its wings.  It operates 24/7 and orders can be placed online while they are on soft launch, and ordering through phone will be possible in the next month. While you can say that there are other services just like that, the great thing that separates this new player in the field to others is its minimum order is only Php 300. Standard delivery charge is 10% and if you order below the minimum, additional Php75 will be charged on top of the delivery fee. Sure, dining out is always pleasurable and cooking is even more so, but when you are battling rage against time due to tons of tasks at hand, food delivery services can be a good option.