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Quick Bites: Indulgence by Irene's ChocNut Cheesecake
Rich, creamy cheesecake, topped with...ChocNut!It's amazing how an old childhood favorite like ChocNut is used in so many different ways, and in some surprising combinations. The familiar sweetness of...
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Duman: Harvesting Green Gold
It's December, and once again, a rare harvest is celebrated in the small town of Sta. Rita. The cool December air signals the start of the annual Duman season. The rich rice fields of Pampanga normally...
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Health and Wellness: All Straightened Up for the New Year at Karada Japanese...
It's a brand new year, and a perfect time to get all straightened up. And at Karada Japanese Body Therapy, I rediscovered what it feels like to be renewed and revitalized in just one session. And...
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Ma Maison: Cool Japanese Comfort Food
Cool Japanese food in a French-style bistro? Why not.Ma Maison, which means "my house" seems appropriately named. Japanese home-style comfort food with a cool western touch for a totally unique dining...
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Food News: K-Pop Your Chicken with McCormick Korean Fried Chicken Recipe Mix
Something new for the New Year...everybody loves Korean-style Fried Chicken, and now you can do it at home...very cool.McCormick recently launched its line of Korean Fried Chicken Recipe Mixes with an...
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Uno Lounge: Late for Dinner, Just in Time for Cocktails
A sudden downpour late Friday evening meant only one thing...heavy traffic. And good luck with the 7pm dinner, not with this traffic... You may be familiar with Uno's signature Ovale pizzas, so I was...
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Singapore Slings, Gold Flakes and Peanuts at the Long Bar
The legendary Long Bar of Raffles Hotel, birthplace of the iconic Singapore Sling, is now in Manila. And when at the Long Bar, there's absolutely nothing better than a couple of Singapore Slings, real...
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One Spectacular Dinner at Fairmont Makati's Spectrum
Two prestigious names in one location. The Fairmont Makati and Raffles Makati are the newest twin hotel properties in the metro, and there's no better way to get acquainted with these new hotels than...
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Quick Bites: Eye Candy at Fairmont Makati's Cafe Macaron
After a sumptuous buffet dinner at Fairmont Makati's Spectrum, I felt like I had enough desserts to last me an entire week. Until we passed by Cafe Macaron...Located at the Lobby Level of the new...
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Food News: Oriang by Cafe de Bonifacio Opens in Market! Market!
The quiet rumblings of a revolution seemed to fill the air, as Cafe de Bonificaio opens its new dining establishment at Market! Market!. Oriang by Cafe de Bonifacio, the newest spin-off from the...
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Food News: P.F. Chang's Opens at The Fort
After the successful launch of its first branch in Alabang, the popular US-based chain opens a second location at the Bonifacio Global City.The new location has two floors, including private function...
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A Warrior Smash Lunch at P.F. Chang's
P.F. Chang's brings its cool take on Asian cuisine to The Fort with the recent opening of its newest location, just in time for the coming Chinese New Year celebration. And it's pretty cool seeing the...
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The Fine Art of Noodles at Mitsuyado Sei-Men, The House of Tsukemen
There's nothing more comforting than a bowl of noodles. And having some authentic, handmade noodles in its purest and simplest form can sometimes spell the difference between a good bowl of noodles and...
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A Cool Lunch at LoLa Cafe+Bar
Unexpected rains and an unexpected new find, it was definitely one of those days when the unexpected seemed most welcome... Hidden along one of the many narrow streets crossing Tomas Morato is a cool...
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A Trio of Desserts at LoLa Cafe+Bar
After a great lunch at LoLa Cafe+Bar (see my previous post on LoLa Cafe+Bar's cool dishes here at http://dude4food.blogspot.com/2013/01/a-cool-lunch-at-lola-cafebar.html), it was time to sample their...
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Side Views: A Trek to Mount Pinatubo, Bucket Lists and a Cochinillo
It was a chilly early morning, as my former high school batch mates gathered at the assembly point. Perfect weather, it was a good day to hike the trails up the Mount Pinatubo Crater Lake. Scratch one...
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Quick Bites: Chez Karine's Royal Pudding and Macaroons
It's always cool to discover something new, like Chez Karine's puddings. Smooth, rich and creamy, these little chilled treats are just perfect for sunny afternoons. Packaged in handy little glass...
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Not Just Ribs: The Angus Au Jus at Racks
Everyone knows Racks' famous flame grilled, fall off the bone ribs, but there's something new cookin' at Racks' grill...Famous for its signature dry-rubbed pork and beef ribs, Racks also offers a full...
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Food News: IHOP, Now Spreading Happiness at The Fort
IHOP, the iconic brand known for its line of classic breakfast favorites, enters the emerging Asia-Pacific market with the opening of the very first IHOP restaurant at The Fort. And true to IHOP's...
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Breakfast at IHOP
Pancakes, waffles, French toast and crepes...classic breakfast comfort food. And no one does it better than IHOP. Seeing the familiar IHOP logo just brings back so many pleasant memories as I remember...
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