Before the lockdown due to the pandemic, I was able to try the newly-opened Ortigas Cinemas in Estancia. 
The ticket booth gives quite a luxurious vibe and there's not much crowd. I think this is going to be my new favorite cinema. The price of tickets? Quite similar to SM Megamall's Pricing. 
The first thing that tried was The Screening Room. The seats here are fancier than the regular ones. I was also able to try the regular seating but I wasn't able to take photos of it. The difference aside from the seats? The Screening Room has its own comfort room. You may need to talk a short walk to the comfort room for the regular seating--I find this quite crucial if you want to take a toilet break in the middle of a movie. 
They did not allow outside food except Reel Bites. Here's a copy of the menu. 
Everything is new and the seats are comfortable. There's a call button, controls for the recliner, a small lamp, and even a USB port at the side underneath the table. 
Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory opens its second cafe in Estancia at Capitol Commons. I was invited recently to their media launch and was able to try most of the dishes that they offer on the menu. 
Meet Fresh, a known Taiwanese restaurant chain that specializes in fresh, natural, and healthful Taiwanese desserts including soft taro balls and herbed jelly has opened its first branch in the Philippines. I was invited during their media launch to try out some of their dishes before their grand opening.
Had a chance to visit Ben's Cookies Philippines as well as experience rolling some cookie dough in their kitchen. Sharing my experience in this blog post. 
Finally! After two years, I'm back in Cucina again. This time, it is for their celebration of the Ilonggo Food Fest which is from August 1 to 18, 2019. 
Gyu-Kaku, the worldwide leader in Japanese BBQ, is all set to satisfy you with their new eat all you can promo!
Hong Kong's famous chain of dessert shops that specializes in mango has finally opened its flagship store in Manila. 
Weekend pampering has led me to Pink Parlour and I was able to score a good deal as well as book an appointment with Travelbook.ph. 
A new menu celebrating new adventures and reminiscing on old favorites: On its 20th year, anniversary in the country, CPK Philippines launches their new menu with all-new pizzas, pasta, salads, while re-introducing pizza favorites over the past 20 years. 
Weekend brunch with The KTG has brought us to try out Wang Jia at Home Depot in Ortigas. I love Chinese food so I'm definitely looking forward to trying out their dishes, especially dim sum.
NIU by Vikings has finally opened at The Podium! We were invited to try out their most recent branch and it was an evolved buffet dining experience.
It's my first time to try out Cocina Peruvia at the new Podium Mall during a foodie meetup and I was really impressed by their Peruvian dishes. 
Shi Lin has always been my go-to place whenever I'm at The Podium and craving for dim sum. Recently, I have been invited for a looloo rendezvoos at their branch in the new Podium mall. Even before, it was #AlwaysDelicious. 
Merry Moo finally has its soft-served ice cream and it's here at The Corner Market. Aside from the three flavors that they serve daily, you can choose from a variety of flavored cones (or have it served on a cup) and toppings. 
For your dose of caffeine and some dishes, Stockwell Cafe + Lounge is finally at The Corner Market. Aside from their good-tasting coffee, they are also known for the coffee art that they serve. Check out this latte printed with Jose Rizal's face on it. 
Looking for cakes for dessert? The Rabbit Hole offers a variety of cakes to choose from. You may choose between Brazo de Mercedes, Sansrival, Blueberry Cheesecake, Ube de Mercedes, Strawberry Cheesecake, Tiramisu, Chocolate Mousse, Red Velvet Cheesecake, and Keto Cakes. You can buy either a slice or a whole cake. My personal faves are the sansrival, tiramisu, and brazo de mercedes. 
Meat lovers, rejoice! Meat Depot Mini has a fridge-full of different meats to choose from. You can simply buy one of those frozen goodness and bring it home or have them grill it for you, just the way you like it.
Korean food craving will lead you to Little Kaya at The Corner Market. Their specialty is the Bulgogi Dolsot Bibimbap. Rice bowl topped with assorted vegetables, beef bulgogi and egg in a hot stone bowl. 
Nara Thai Cuisine has finally come to the Philippines! Together with family members from The KTG, we were invited to try out their menu. Sharing about our Nara Thai Cuisine.
Paradise Dynasty has been one of my favorite Chinese restaurants. I've been here a couple of times with my family and friends and recently, we have been invited to a foodie meetup in their Podium branch. In this post, I'll be sharing a compilation of all the dishes that I have tried at Paradise Dynasty.
La Taqueria del Chupacabra is a smaller branch of the famous El Chupacabra in Poblacion, Makati. Their menu is a bit different from the one in Poblacion but is still a must-try. We tried their Street Tacos and it was good. 
Healthy and guilt-free dishes? Then The Corner Market has got you covered with Gusto. From the farm to your table, Gusto is your neighborhood quick-stop for guilt-free, satisfying food. At Gusto, you can create your own healthy bowl (choose a bowl, choose a base, then choose your protein). 
Try Thai food with a kick at Easy, Tiger. Here we tried the Grilled Bacon Belly. Who knew bacon could get any better? This is absolutely delectable. 
Craving for Chinese Food at The Cornet Market? Try out Char Express. We tried their Charsiew and it was good. I like the tender pork belly and its glaze. 
At Catch of the Day by Cold Storage, you can simply choose your favorite seafood and they will cook it for you. You can then choose a side dish that you would like to go with it. 
Ca Phe Saigon will give you delectable Vietnamese dishes. Try the Goi Cuon. A classic Vietnamese summer roll which contains rice noodles with lettuce, mint leaves, lean pork and shrimp, all rolled up and seared with special peanut sauce. 
Paella Negra. This is my favorite type of paella and it did not disappoint. 
Good food is just around the corner! The Corner Market has finally opened at The Podium in Ortigas.
We were going on an out-of-town road trip with my foodie friends that was organized by Harvard (AlwaysHungry.ph) one Saturday morning. Before leaving Manila, we decided to drop by Mongelica Pares and Mami Hub to try out their dishes. 
Went to Mamou 3.0 to have dinner with my friend Always Hungry PH who was invited by the restaurant's general manager. Sharing the dishes that we had here. 
Delectable Mexican dinner with my family at Gringo's on a rainy weekday evening. Sharing the experience.
As part of our Ayala Malls the 30th food crawl with foodie friends, we tried out Genki Sushi's new dishes on the menu: selections and donburi. 
Mama Lou's Italian Kitchen's new branch is at Ayala Malls the 30th. Went there with foodie friends to try out some best sellers and new dishes on the menu. 
My foodie friends and I had a food crawl at The Mega Fashion Hall and decided to have our dessert here at Le Petit Souffle. Sharing about the dessert that we tried. 
Meet the Manila Kings of Ramen Nagi! Filipino x Japanese Fusion Ramen for a limited time only.
The first time that I tried Bad Bird was a few years ago at Hole in the Wall, Makati. It has been a hit since then and we are now trying out their Megamall branch. 
A new menu of epic proportions: CPK Philippines launches their new menu with all new pizzas, pasta, salads, and for the first time in the Philippines, all-new rice meals! 
May 15, 2017 -- Ippudo has released new dishes on their menu. It's as good as the ones that they already have, plus it's super creative.
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Our Ayala Malls the 30th food crawl continues as we try The Halal Guys.
