By Excel V. Dyquiangco

A fusion of world-class dishes blends seamlessly in a chic and modern lifestyle dining at Serendra in The Fort. For call center agents who would want to have a taste of just about everything anywhere in the world, then they don’t have to look far: Serendra pleases various palates yearning for more than just coffee.

Like a concoction of your favorite dish, made with a tad bit of everything, and soothing appetizers to taste, Serendra offers Thai, Vietnamese, Italian, Hawaiian, Brazilian, Japanese, Chinese and of course, Filipino meals.

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By Valerie Tort

The Asian art of cooking introduced a hearty mix of dining pleasure, distinct satisfaction, and protection against diseases with miso.

Miso is the star of the homegrown dishes. Now, it makes me wonder what magic does miso have that it is treated in such a way that other spices and ingredients would be jealous of. What is miso?

More about Miso, favorite Asian cooking ingredient

Tofu, or bean curd, tokwa to Pinoys, is a big part of Filipino and Asian cooking, particularly in Japanese and Chinese cuisine.

One particular and very simple way to cook tofu is to smother it with bread crumbs and deep fried. Breaded Tofu with accompanying sauce is great for appetizers, pulutan, and good enough to eat with rice for a full meal.

Get simple Breaded Tofu & Tofu Sauces recipes

By Joel D. Pinaroc

For more than five decades now, Rodic’s Food Express, or simply Rodic’s, at the Shopping Mall inside the University of the Philippines, Diliman, has been faithfully filling up the gustatory needs of budget-conscious students and diners wanting to experience that home-cooked goodness Rodic’s is very famous for.

What makes Rodic’s popular is not merely the simple, yet satisfying menu, but also the pricing, that to this day, continues to be very competitive.

More on Rodic’s Famous Tapsilog

By Valerie Tort

Summer is almost over, but we always find ways to beat the lingering tropical heat with cold treats! Ice cream stands are all prepared and geared up to serve their much awaited customers. Thumbs Up mini ice cream is a surefire way to beat the scorching and sweltering sun around the corner.

When ice cream is on the block of our hot sunny days—a bottle of ice cold water, wide-brimmed hats, and tons of sun block will not keep the heat away unlike the a sugar cone with a heap of mouth-watering rich and creamy ice cream.

See the many Thumbs Up mini ice cream creamy flavors

By Jodelen Ortiz

The food industry is an essential element to promote tourism. Most tourists, especially those from other countries would always look for authentic Filipino cuisine and Philippine exotic food. In fact, some tourist spots bexame widely popular particularly because of their food. No wonder, there are provinces with festivals and events that flood the street with lechons, bangus (milkfish) and pantat (catfish) dishes.

Tourism without the food and restaurants are either non-existent, dying or weak. Thank God, Puerto Princesa City’s tourism condition is none of these three.

Continue: Puerto Princesa City, Palawan Restaurant Guide

by Valerie Tort

For more than 17 years of dimsum cooking, executive chef Daniel Leung continued to hone his craft from different hotels and restaurants in Hong Kong to the exotic Philippine Islands. Shanghai Bistro’s tradition of bringing out the best in Hong Kong and Chinese cuisine has come here to the Philippines to share with us its authentic dishes cooked by their Hong Kong culinary squad.

“Cooking for Filipinos has always been enjoyable for us, since we know that most Filipino diners love Chinese cuisine,” Leung said.

Their Hong Kong based chefs has added a dash of Filipino taste without sacrificing the genuine qualities of the Shanghai dishes they serve the diners.

More on Shanghai Bistro’s authentic Chinese cuisine

Have you ever been to De La Salle University in Taft, or have you ever walked along Katipunan Avenue lately? If you are an Atenean, La Sallian or just a plain bystander in these places well you have probably eaten a doughnut from Cello’s.

Cello’s has three branches, one in Taft near De La Salle University, Katipunan road in front of Ateneo and the newly opened branch in the Tiangge capital of the Philippines, Greenhills, San Juan. You’re probably wondering about this doughnut. You’re probably thinking, “No one beats Go Nuts Donut or Krispy Kremes”. I beg to differ, Cello’s is the best doughnut I’ve ever had.

Find out more about Cello’s Pinoy Doughnuts

Sisig, the ultimate pulutan companion for beer. Around bars and restaurants, the many varieties of sisig dish is a best seller either to go along your favorite drink or to be chowed down with hot steamed rice.

Sisig is truly Filipino. From what I heard it was concocted by the food loving folks in Pampanga. In fact there’s a place in Angeles City, about 10 minutes drive from Clark, where you will find authentic sisig being served. Some even claim this was the place where this humble dish originated.

Get the original Pampanga Sisig recipe

By Jodelen O. Ortiz

When I was in Singapore an associate asked me: “What food in the Philippines do you consider very unique that only the bold and daring could eat?” My instant reply: Tamilok, a favorite delicacy in Palawan province.

Tamilok is a mangrove worm that is not exactly a worm. Although it looks like one, it is actually a mangrove-boring mollusk. Palawan’s natural resources boosts of large mangrove areas, especially on the northern part covering municipalities of Taytay, El Nido, Busuanga, Culion, Coron and Linapacan. These are the towns that are also frequently visited by tourists of different nationalities, according to statistics.

Learn more about this favorite Palawan delicacy, Tamilok