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Kiwami Food Hall, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig

Kiwami Food Hall spells great concept with four Japanese masters. Amidst its hour long queues, it’s all smoke and mirrors with forgettable dishes.

Ottoman Turkish Delights, Bussorah Street, Singapore

Discover Turkey in Singapore.

Brasserie Les Saveurs St. Regis, Singapore: Hotel Breakfast Review

For anyone staying at St. Regis during their vacation, here’s a review of Brasserie Les Saveurs’ breakfast service.

Dean and DeLuca QC, Manila, Philippines

After its failed predecessor, Dean and DeLuca makes a well-deserved comeback with its brunch fare, viennoiserie and the Hokkaido Purple Yam Cheesecake.

La Levain, Jalan Besar, Singapore

For those with a sweet tooth, La Levain’s playful take on croissants and viennoiserie is one to try.

Kondotori Artisan Bakes, Bussorah Street, Singapore

Here’s another bakery to add to your growing bucket list.

Llama San, The Village, NYC

Here’s an eclectic Japanese-Peruvian eatery for date nights, group meetings, and for foodies looking for the next best thing in NYC.

Rule of Thirds, Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NYC

For anyone looking to fill an empty stomach before going on a bender night in Williamsburg, Rule of Thirds deserves the top spot.

Coffee Academics, Legazpi Village, Makati, Manila

After a streak of terrible dining experiences recently, I wasn’t too sanguine about Coffee Academics opening in Manila.

L’Express: 24/7 Boucherie in Park Avenue South, NYC

If you’re seeking for a dangerous thrill in NYC, L’Express is an innocent-looking yet regular spot for interesting characters.

Estiatorio Milos, Hudson Yards, NYC

Estiatorio Milos’ Greek cuisine will throw you off balance with their fresh Loup de Mer, scallops and the legendary Tranatlantic Siberian Martini.

Randy’s Donuts PH, Bonifacio Global City, Manila

Randy’s Donuts opening in Manila is a wonderful silver lining… since Manila restaurants seemed to stop cooking anything remotely passable in the post-pandemic world.

Patisserie Fouet, Union Square, NYC

Meet Patisserie Fouet: NYC’s hottest dessert spot

Three Coffee Shops to Visit in Hudson Yards, NYC

For the busy, the coffee connoisseur and the traveler, here are three coffee shops I’d recommend you should try around Hudson Yards.

Omotesando Koffee, Power Plant Mall, Manila

By far the biggest disappointment ever. Omotesando Koffee might be better off not opening in PH at all.

Momofuku Noodle Bar, Columbus Circle, NYC

18 years later, Momofuku Noodle Bar remains to be one of the best ramen in NYC.

Dominique Ansel Bakery, Spring Street, Soho, NYC

Despite the new Dominique Ansel Workshop, I found my feet inside the Spring Street outpost, not for its cult favorite cronuts, but for my usual cup of hot chocolate.