Manila – Candid Cuisine

Public Eatery, Robinsons Magnolia, Quezon City, Philippines

The choices at Public Eatery at Robinsons Magnolia aren’t far from its partner The Grid at Rockwell.

Baristart Coffee, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Philippines

Baristart Coffee opening in Manila breaks the streak of bad restaurant franchises in the metro.

Breakfast at Antonio’s Robinsons Magnolia, Quezon City, Philippines

Breakfast at Antonio’s finally opens at Robinsons Magnolia in Quezon City in time for Mother’s Day weekend.

SilverKris Lounge, NAIA Manila International Airport Terminal 3

Here’s a review of the Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge at NAIA International Airport Terminal 3.

Windmill Lausanne, Crosswinds Tagaytay Resort, Philippines

I found a taste of Switzerland in the Philippines.

Coffeebay, Angeles, Pampanga, Philippines

Nothing special. It’s just another CBTL / Starbucks doppelganger.

Breakfast at Antonio’s, Tagaytay, Philippines

Hot chocolate and ensaymadas were legendary. And their homemade corned beef is mouthwatering and juicy.

Olive Garden, Glorietta, Philippines

In Manila, there’s a secret formula for opening successful restaurants. Unlimited dishes. Large portion sizes. Bonus points if its American.

Here Cafe, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga, Philippines

This 500 seater cafe is probably the biggest coffee shop in the Philippines.

BBQ Chicken Philippines, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig

BBQ Chicken finally disproves my belief that foreign restaurants in Manila tarnish a brand’s reputation due to inconsistent, poor quality dishes.

Auro Chocolate Cafe, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Manila

This award-winning chocolate institution is what I believe the Philippines should have been striving to accomplish from the very beginning.

Cafe Kitsune, The Podium, Manila

{Unpopular opinion} In the world of Cafe Kitsune, Manila beats Singapore for the first time.

Muji Cafe Philippines

Muji Cafe: #NeverAgain.

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.

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.

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.

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.