Food

Comfort food spans cultures and geographic boundaries, because it is, in essence, food that is true to its roots. And because it has a sentimental appeal and brings on a sense of pure, unadulterated pleasure, it is nourishment for the stomach as well as for the spirit. The term "contemporary" appended to "comfort food" defines Basilio's take on comfort food. At our restaurant, comfort food is Filipino in spirit because of Filipino ownership and values, but border-less in outlook, taste and presentation because of the varied influences of international cuisinesother recipes are tweaked with the addition of luxurious ingredients like foie gras, blue cheese, pure milk chocolate and Champagne.
The restaurant setting is sleek and modern, yet comfortable and relaxed, made homey by the fragran...

Doughnuts and Coffee sensation, Krispy Kreme finds a home for its 9th branch at the Gateway Mall, Araneta Center, Quezon City. This branch allows Krispy Kreme to bring their delightful treats to the visitors of the multi-awarded lifestyle and entertainment hub of Quezon City. The mall provides access to Araneta Coliseum, the country's home for the biggest local and international events and direct connections to the 2 major mass transit systems in Manila's bustling metropolis, the MRT3 and LRT2.
And true to Krispy Kreme's drive for fun and excitement, the branch opening is celebrated with prizes for the early birds. ONE (1) YEAR's supply of Original Glazed doughnuts was awarded to Kristine Marie Mateo, 20 yrs. Old who stood in line for over 72 hours to become the first cust...

To my knowledge, there has always been a sort of ebb and flow of French cooking here in our fair city. Of course, there are the old stalwarts in the hotels such as Tivoli, Prince Albert, Old Manila and the like that have been around seemingly forever, and whose prices have always been, well, pricey. Outside of the realm of the -star hotels is a different story. I remember Au Bon Vivant-my first ever foray into the world of French cuisine. My lolo took me there and fed me coq au vin and onion soup, really flavorful dishes that I look for to this day. But since then, very few restaurants have openly served dishes like this. I can count the number on one hand.
Having said that, it's great to note that within the past few years there have been a few independent French restaurants th...

Almost every time you go to a bar or club, you can expect to hear the words "let's eat!" right about the time when the music starts to get softer (and slower) and people are down to-their last drinks. You've probably consumed more than a liter of alcohol anyway, so it may not be such a bad idea for you and your friends to grab a bite to eat before calling it a night!
This is a tried-and-tested ritual: friends get together before ending their night out, head to one of their favorite restaurants, order a shit-load of food, and gobble it down faster than you can imagine without even uttering a single word. So, here are a few places, on and off the radar, that I strongly recommend. Old Swiss Inn (Makati Avenue): Steak? Fondue? Breakfast buffet? Take your pick! Yo...