More and more Pinoy chefs are puting life and adding spice to Filipino – Spanish dishes nowadays and that makes our food even better and tastier. One example restaurant that I tried is Elias by Crisostomo, a restaurant delectable turn of the century Filipino cuisine. Elias by Crisostomo is located at the Bonifacio High Street Central (BHSC) a new wing of Bonifacio High Street at the Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Taguig City. Elias is a restaurant inspired by Spanish Colonial Philippines with dishes and interior aesthetics taken from the period. Even menu items and wall images were inspired by...

Bonifacio High Street’s new wing, called The Bonifacio High Street Central, is located at the heart of Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Taguig. It’s an extension of the original Bonifacio High Street that we all love. BHS Central is an invigorating urban destination of green scenery, public art and exciting commercial fronts just like the original BHS. But what’s different is that BHS Central’s park is twice as wide. Highlighting its landscape is the interactive water plaza which showcases the features of: play fountain fog fountain water curtain cascades This plaza may be...

Nowadays, new bottled wines are easy to open. Most of the new wines are resealable, just twist to open or twist back to re-seal them. But classic or the old wines are kinda complicated to open at times. They are sealed most of the time with aluminum seal and corked just to retain freshnes. Here is a trick on how to open classic seald wines and how to retain freshnes when storing. all you need to have: a small bladed knife (kitchen bladed knife will do) or a swiss knife a cork screw and a bottle topper for re re-sealing and storing them back First to open a wine with aluminum seal: Hold the bottle...

One way for kids enjoy the summer is to let your child join in summer fun activities. And this summer April 30 to May 8, Shakey’s challenges kids aged 7 to 12 years old to become Shakey’s Junior Pizza Masters. A first of its kind in the country, this summer program will immerse kids in our world-renowned tag of fun, family, pizza. It will also introduce the kids to Shakey’s other iconic products, as well as learn about the fabled secret recipes. The program will be held at Shakey’s Quezon Avenue and the on going registration will be at these branches: Shakey’s Eton,...

Chef Roberto Cimmino, Chef of Paparazzi of Shangri-La Hotel Edsa Plaza will share some of his culinary tricks and tips in doing Italian Cuisine. The session will be held at The Maya Kitchen in Makati. Prior to joining EDSA Shangri-la Hotel in October of 2011, the 25 year old chef was Chef de Cuisine of Italian restaurant Danieli’s at the St. Regis Hotel, Shanghai. Before that, he was the Chef de Cuisine at Italian restaurant Bene at the Suzhou Sheraton Hotel & Towers. This May 5, 2012, from 9am to 1pm at the Maya Kitchen, he’ll be preparing complete course from soup to end. Included in...

One of my favorite coffee shop had opened another branch in one of my faaorite hangout in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. Yes! Bo’s Coffee’s 56th Store Opens in Solenad in Nuvali Sta. Rosa, Laguna. Aside from its grand opening of Bo’s Coffee Solenad, Bo’s Coffee launched 2 new selections! The Biscotti Amaretto Frap and the Fillet O’ Dory Sandwich! Biscotti Amaretto is an ideal summer beverage – Blended coffee with biscotti and Amaretto syrup topped with whipped cream, dark chocolate drizzle and crushed biscotti sprinkles. The Fillet O’ Dory Cream Sandwich Perfect for Lent season...