Makati Shangri-La Manila appoints Chef Ben Lam as its new Executive Chinese Chef

Makati Shangri-La Manila, a five-star luxury hotel in Makati Central Business District, announces the appointment of Chef Ben Lam as its new Executive Chinese Chef. Chef Ben Lam will head the culinary team of Shang Palace, the hotel's premier Chinese restaurant, and will be responsible for the continuous development of the restaurant's menu and for the maintenance of the quality and standards of food preparation.

Canton Road | Shangri-La at the Fort, Manila [NOW OPEN]

Where there is a Shangri-La Hotel you can expect an excellent Chinese restaurant. And that is exactly the case with Canton Road (廣東道), the newly opened Chinese restaurant at Shangri-La at the Fort, Manila in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), the Philippines. Located on the third floor of the hotel, Canton Road offers a unique Chinese dining experience by serving traditional cuisine in a modern style of presentation.

Indian Food Festival at Hyatt City of Dreams Manila

The Cafe at Hyatt City of Dreams Manila will be bringing the spicy and aromatic flavors of Indian Cuisine through an Indian Food Festival happening from July 17-24, 2016. Guest Chef Ajith Kumar from Hyatt Regency Gurgaon-New Delhi will be preparing some classic and regional Indian dishes during the week-long food event.

China Blue by Jereme Leung at the Conrad Manila

China Blue by Jereme Leung is the premier Chinese restaurant of the newly opened Conrad Manila. China Blue is not a new name for many international travelers. The first China Blue opened back in 2005 at the Conrad Tokyo and since then, it has already earned Michelin stars and several other awards and recognition.

Weekend Fiesta at Cucina, Marco Polo Ortigas Manila

Cucina, the all-day dining restaurant of Marco Polo Ortigas Manila, puts on a fiesta vibe to its weekend buffet offerings by featuring premium dishes in its buffet spread on all Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays of the week.

10 New Things to Experience at Marriott Cafe

It was almost a year ago when we first dined at Marriott Café, the all-day dining restaurant of Manila Marriott Hotel. In that short period of time, so many new things have been improved or added to the restaurant. In this article, we have listed down 10 new things that you can experience at Marriott Cafe.

High Street Lounge | Shangri-La at the Fort, Manila

High Street Lounge is located at second level of the newly opened Shangri-La at the Fort in Bonifacio Global City. It offers a wide selection of beverages, light snacks and pastries, with focus on afternoon tea and cocktails.

Makati Shangri-La Launches New Menu for Sage Bespoke Grill

Sage Bespoke Grill, the casual dining restaurant of the Makati Shangri-La Manila specializing in premium steaks and other grilled specialties, recently lunched its revamped menu. This is following the appointment of Chef Eric Weidmann as the new Chef de Cuisine of Sage. The new menu includes the bestsellers of the restaurant and the addition of some signature dishes by Chef Eric.

Grill Nights at Straight Up, Seda BGC

Straight Up, the roof deck bar and lounge of Seda BGC Hotel, recently launched its Grill Nights, a barbecue dinner buffet featuring freshly grilled meats, seafoods and sausages, as well as a variety of appetizers, pasta and desserts. Grill Nights is available from 7:00pm to 11:00pm, on Thursdays to Saturdays for only P900++.

Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria and Holiday Inn Manila Galleria Introduce their New Executive Chef

Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria and Holiday Inn Manila Galleria, two iconic hotels in Ortigas Center and part of the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), introduce Chef Ingo Oldenburg as their new Executive Chef. Chef Ingo Oldenburg, a native of Berlin, Germany, brings with him over 20 years of experience in working with various upscale restaurants and luxury hotel brands around in Europe, Middle East and Asia.

Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria Welcomes the Year of the Fire Monkey with Auspicious Chinese New Year Dining Offerings

Xin Tian Di, the premier Chinese restaurant of Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, rolled out its auspicious set menus which families and friends can enjoy together to welcome the Year of the Fire Monkey. Behind this new and exciting culinary offering is the hotel's new Executive Chinese Chef Peter Yeung.

Lung Hin | Cantonese Dining at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila

Lung Hin (龍軒) is the in-house Chinese restaurant of Marco Polo Ortigas Manila serving authentic Cantonese dishes prepared by the restaurant's culinary team. At the helm is Chinese Executive Chef Sunny Cheng, a Michelin-starred chef who brought with him years of experience as a Hong Kong chef. Chef Sunny created contemporary twists to Cantonese classics which guests can only experience at Lung Hin.

Mad for Wagyu at HEAT, EDSA Shangri-La Manila

HEAT, the all-day dining restaurant of EDSA Shangri-La Manila, has recently launched Mad for Wagyu, another innovative concept in its specialty buffet offerings. A first of its kind in the Manila dining scene, guests at HEAT can indulge in a dinner of unlimited servings of international dishes made with premium Wagyu beef for only P2,415 nett per person. That's about the same price you would pay for a 220g Wagyu tenderloin steak. A value-for-money deal right?

The HEAT Rises at EDSA Shangri-La, Manila with Eight New Signature Dishes

HEAT, the all-day dining restaurant of EDSA Shangri-La, Manila recently revamped its buffet menu to include eight new signature dishes created by the restaurant's eight specialty chefs. In a private dining event organized by hotel, HEAT's new Executive Chef, Tobias Unger, presented the whole concept to us, highlighting on the international diversity of flavors that diners can enjoy at HEAT. Executive Sous Chef Roxanne Castillo took us then to a culinary tour of the world by presenting each of the eight specialty dishes.

Buffet at the Food Exchange, Novotel Manila Araneta Center

Food Exchange is the all-day dining buffet and a la carte menu restaurant of the newly opened Novotel Manila Araneta Center in Cubao, Quezon City. With a total capacity of 208 guests, Food Exchange serves international dishes prepared at the live cooking stations by the hotel's international team of chefs.

2016 Travel & Dine Wishlist: Ibiza Beach Club at the Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu

For 2016, we plan to make several trips to Cebu, including a visit to Mactan Island to try out the various recreational activities such as island hopping and snorkeling. And no trip is complete without trying out some of the best dining destinations of the area. We are particularly intrigued by Ibiza Beach Club at the Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu.

North Asian Showdown | a Flavorful Journey through the Best of Korea, Japan and China

The Manila Marriott Hotel presents the North Asian Showdown, a month-long special buffet offering at the Marriot Cafe featuring oriental cuisines from Korea, Japan and China. Running from September 17 to October 15, guests can enjoy bulgogi, japchae, galbi and spicy hot pots from the Land of the Morning Calm, fresh sushi, sukiyaki, katsu and ramen from the Land of the Rising Sun, and a myriad of dimsum, roast meats and steamed fish from Middle Kingdom.

Indonesian Food Festival at the Nostalgia Dining Lounge, Oakwood Premier Manila

Nostalgia Dining Lounge, the all-day dining restaurant of Oakwood Premier Center Manila, is hosting a ten day Indonesian Food Festival prepared by Executive Chef Deden Suherman and Sous Chef Sulistyo Antonius of Oakwood Premier Cozmo Jakarta, Indonesia. Have a taste of authentic Indonesian cuisine during the Weekday Lunch Buffet for only P999.00 nett per person from September 8-18, 2015.

Mid-Autumn Festival at the Makati Shangri-La Manila

To celebrate this year's Mid-Autumn Festival, the Makati Shangri-La Manila created mooncakes in five different flavors: white lotus, red bean, mixed nuts, red lotus and the new signature flavor, black sesame. The mooncakes were carefully crafted by Shang Palace's in-house chefs  using premium ingredients from Hong Kong to ensure authenticity and high quality.

Chef Bruce Lim Brings the Unique Flavors of Filipino Cuisine to Seven Corners Restaurant

Seven Corners Restaurant, the premier buffet restaurant of Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria in Ortigas Center, partnered with Chef Bruce Lim to bring the unique flavors of Filipino cuisine to diners this August 16-31, 2015.