The sundae of my youth is still alive but smaller and has way too many bananas.As a kid growing up in Jakarta, Indonesia, my supreme happiness was found in a sundae, a Hot Fudge Sundae from Swensen’s, to be exact. At Jakarta’s sole Swensen’s store found in the Ratu Plaza mall, I can still remember the plastic ice cream...
read moreOne restaurant’s cheese steak leads to an at-home version.GoodFellas (one word) is a restaurant located in the artery of streets bordering Kamuning and the Scout area in Quezon City. It pops up out of nowhere, a disparate entity amidst the beer gardens, barbecue joints, and barbershops. Inside, the restaurant is a consecration...
read moreManila’s “flavor of the moment” and I’m surprised to find myself here so soon.Eaters observe trends and follow avid foodies to the hot spots of the moment. It’s shameful, yes, to admit that one hasn’t tried Lusso’s foie gras burger for example? or been blissfully drowned in The Fireplace...
read moreHow can I not love a place with “butter” in its name? In addition, how can I not love something called Butter Diner? It’s a “greasy spoon” of a place that embodies everything great about the diner: generous amounts of a wide variety of (usually American) food served in an environment gleaming with...
read morecolorful dried pasta in bottles make for a good view while eating Pizza is one of those food items that people have certain allegiances to. A pizza is definitely not just a pizza, and in my case, I’d prefer a thick crust, thanks. A franchise from Thailand, The Pizza Company (TPC) at Market! Market! is currently celebrating...
read moreIt’s been years since I last visited Friday’s. Seemingly cast by the wayside in favor of the newer restaurant chains, it’s a far cry from when it first opened in the early ’90s and succeeded in smashing all occupancy records. Since then, Friday’s branches around the city have opened and closed, and for...
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