Pan de Amerikana: the evolution of the P...

Much of the food that we enjoy today were not totally from our brown-skinned ancestors. A great deal of our local cuisine was introduced to us by the Spanish, and our favorite bread is no exception. Translated, the name means salty bread, but a bite out of this tasty morsel does not reveal any salty taste. It is actually sweet. The Pandesal is the result of the lack of ingredients that the Spanish were supposed to make it with. Like their bocadillo, the Spanish quality bread is hard and crusty on the outside but soft and chewy on the inside. Because of the quality of the...

The Newly Improved Serye Cafe Filipino

(image borrowed from www.southbound.ph) This is Serye’s newest bestseller, the Boneless Crispy Pata, is one of my all-time favorites! I don’t know how to make this but I am sure that it tastes wonderful. It’s all bite and no fuss! I like Crispy Pata when it’s really crispy, much like this one. You will surely love the new menu. When it’s dessert time, I highly recommend that you try this cake. It’s the Pandan Macapuno cake. It is so good! Not too sweet, the texture is soft and feels like it melts in your mouth. I so love this cake!...

The Food Revolution of the KKK restauran...

KKK restaurant is located on the ground floor, a few meters away from the IMAX theater of the Mall of Asia. It’s a restaurant that serves Filipino food with historical memories on the side. What initially convinced me to dine there was interior design. I’m a real sucker for local historical treasures and when combined with another passion, food, the resulting experience is a sure winner. Going inside the KKK restaurant, I was not at all that disappointed. The service is OK. Not fantastic, but just right considering that the place isn’t exactly a...

Adarna Food and Culture: dining at it...

Dining has never been so fine after visiting Adarna Food and Culture. This restaurant, located along Kalayaan Avenue, Quezon City, serves more than just good Filipino food: they also serve customers a heaping spoonful of culture and nostalgia with every bite. Indeed, Beth Angsioco has done a wonderful job in putting the restaurant together. Chef Giney Villar, wearing black in the picture above, is the genius working in the kitchen and responsible for the wonderful dining experience that Adarna is known for. My personal thanks to the students of St. Joseph College, with...