Despite having a branch in Manila, Mario's Restaurant Baguio still commanded our time and attention during our recent trip up north.

Setting. The place looked and felt like a comfortable lounge with eclectic interiors. The lighting was dim-to-warm, getting the natural Baguio breeze to feel snugly chilly. The place gets packed…

Third in our continuing series featuring Baguio is the cozy Forest House Bistro & Cafe along Loakan Road.

Setting. The place looks and feels like a homey log cabin with crisp fresh air, woodsy interiors, and live music.

A live (and very impressive) ensemble performs for the crowd on the night we…

Our next restaurant stop in Baguio is what is probably its most unique. Café by the Ruins‘ distinctive name is matched by a quirky-artistic vibe and a delicious menu featuring locally-grown ingredients.
Setting. Built upon the war ‘ruins’ of a former governor’s house, Café by the Ruins has a rustic and…

We were fortunate enough to have been able to experience the best of Baguio City right before the recent typhoon onslaughts. I hope this series of Baguio restaurant reviews somehow help the city’s economy and tourism recover faster.
Under the helm of celebrated chef Billy King (formerly of Le Souffle),…

I have such a huge backlog of restaurants to feature and as such am only getting to write about this place more than a month after we dined in. Uncle Cheffy Brick-Oven BBQ serves dishes cooked on a brick oven: barbecue, lechon (roast suckling pig), panizza, steak, list goes on. Here’s what…

Fascinated by its ultra-swanky mystique and air of exclusivity, we celebrated a special occasion last month at The Establishment, an increasingly-popular dining complex right at the Fort. The Establishment consists of four restaurants, each with its own elegantly-designed dining areas: The Hall (continental), The Crystal Room (French), Tulipan Spanish Bar (Spanish), and a…

“..a must-try for most foodies, but nothing exceptionally spectacular..” — these were the final words I gave Apartment 1B on my review more than a year ago. Recently, an occasion allowed me to revisit the place for dinner, and consequently reassess my overall verdict of the place.
Setting. Casual chic is how I…

Tucked away inside the Wine Depot warehouse and shop in N. Garcia (formerly Reposo) Makati is a quaint and unassuming restaurant foodies all over are talking about: Purple Feet, with Chef Marco Legasto at the helm.

Setting: The place is not very easy to spot because of its lack of signage;…

After passing it by several times and reading about it on some publications (DineAsia, Tatler), I finally had the chance to give Cav Wine Shop and Café at Bonifacio High Street a try.
Setting. The restaurant is situated at the side of the Spa building, and is easily spotted because of the…

Recently, my mom and niece swung by and I had to find a suitable place for us to dine. As we were on quite restrictive diets (mom needs to cut down on fats and sweets, while I was trying not to gain weight), I brought them to the Eastwood Mall…