Candid Cuisine

GHIRARDELLI SQUARE, San Francisco: 82 Years of Chocolatier History

As you stroll Pier 39 then Fisherman’s Wharf, towards the end of the Wharf is where you’ll find the Ghirardelli Square, the iconic arch emblazoned its brand that beckons you to have anything that’s sweet.

From Hanami to Watering Holes, Here’s How to Spend 24 Hours in Shinjuku

Shinjuku houses the busiest railway station in the world, as it is home to several government offices including the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and conglomerates such as NTT Docomo. The ward’s personality paints a case of schizophrenia, serious by day, colorful and mysterious at night. How do you unravel the eccentricities of Shinjuku without getting lost?

10 Things to Do at FISHERMANs WHARF and PIER 39, San Francisco

There are a lot of activities you can do at the Fishermans Wharf and Pier 39. The place is so whimsical I highly recommend anyone to spend the entire day in that area alone.

MAISEN Philippines: Forget the Usual Katsu Set. Meet the Katsumabushi

Don’t you think this town is so saturated with Tonkatsu restaurants, they all pretty much offer the same experience? At Maisen, you can dare to be different. Say hello to Katsumabushi.

PAPER MOON CAFE, Manila: Are The 20 Layers of Paper Thin Crepes Worth Your Buck?

Are The 20 Layers of Paper Thin Crepes Worth Your Buck?

SWAN OYSTER DEPOT, Lower Nob Hill, San Francisco: Fresh Seafood Breakfast!

I’m kicking off my Silicon Valley slash San Francisco series at Candid Cuisine! And boy, I have so many stories I wanted to tell, I couldn’t write fast enough! But I’m so excited to share to you the delicious cuisines I have tried in the land of tech startups, and I’m starting with the famous, 100 year old institution SWAN OYSTER DEPOT.

Lagarde Bodega x La Cabrera Manila: Experiencia de la Argentina with Sebastian Barboza

A one night Argentinian degustacion specially prepared by Chef Ejecutivo Juan Barcos and Bodega Lagarde Export Manager Sebastian Barboza.

SISTER WAH 華姐清湯腩 Beef Brisket Noodles at Electric Road, Tin Hau, Hong Kong

Sister Wah’s Curry Beef Tendon noodles are so good, you’ll want a whole serving to yourself.

I SEE I SEE Handcrafted Hokkaido Milk Icy Desserts, Hong Kong ~ I Want I Want!

If you can’t stand the Hong Kong heat, I SEE I SEE is the newest handcrafted icy dessert shop selling their special Hokkaido Milk snowflakes and flavored ice pops that will cool down the summer heat.

WTF Stands for Wine, Tapas and Fun #WTFHongKong

How we discovered WTF was due to the lack of planning.

001: This Speakeasy Lounge in Hong Kong Is Worth the Hunt

If you’re looking for a place to meet new people, forget it. 001 is not the place for you as they’ll kick you out if you try to strike up a conversation and mingle with strangers.

TAI HING Roasts 太興飲食集團, Hong Kong

When in Hong Kong, there are a few default restaurants that people go to when they have run out of options where to eat. I think Tai Hing falls under that category.

DIMDIMSUM Dim sum Specialty Store, Hong Kong 點點心點心專門店

Being on the list of Newsweek’s 101 Best Places to Eat in the World in 2012, Dimdimsum intrigues me. Dimdimsum appears to be quite famous of some sort with celebrated chefs and kitchen personalities.

GU MA MA 谷媽媽, Tai Hang 大坑 Hong Kong

If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of Causeway Bay, take a long walk towards Tai Hang, the quiet “secret” neighborhood that seems to spawn so many restaurant establishments lately, turning it into the ultimate foodie’s hood.

BONDI and BOURKE: Australian Cuisine Restaurant by Chef Wade Watson

Chef Wade Watson breaks into the metro’s dining scene with his first specialty Australian cuisine restaurant, Bondi and Bourke. Find out if Bondi & Bourke’s Australian burger is worth the hype in town.

50 Restaurants to Try in Metro Manila Before 2015 Ends

The “ber” months are coming soon. Have you scratched all restaurants in your bucket list? If you think your bucket list is long, this restaurant list is the longest you will ever read on the Internet. This list contains your bible of 50 restaurants to try in Metro Manila before 2015 ends.