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Perfect centerpiece: The Francesco's Porchetta Looking for a place to celebrate your upcoming gatherings and celebrations? Francesco’s may have exactly what you're looking for! Located in the heart of San Juan City's foodie district, Francesco's is a great destination for unforgettable group events and personalized catering services. The family-owned restaurant recently revamped its menu and expanded its event offerings. Along with my foodie friends, I got a sneak peek into what's new at the newly-renovated property and also managed to sample many of their traditional Italian dishes with a modern twist.  You can't have an Italian theme without the pizza and pasta station! Since its establishment in 2017, Francesco’s has been delighting customers with its authentic Italian cuisine, crafted under the expertise of Chefs Kalel Chan and Francis Lacson. The restaurant recently underwent a transformation to enhance its ability to cater to large and intimate gatherings ...

Brotzeit Philippines has brought back the highly-anticipated Oktoberfest party all the way from Germany! From September 1 to November 10, 2024, all Brotzeit branches will be hosting Oktoberfest celebrations.  My friends and I enjoying the Oktoberfest party! My friends and I enjoying the Oktoberfest party! Earlier this month, my foodie friends and I attended one of the special "Party Days to Remember" at Brotzeit Shangri-La @ The Fort, BGC. During our visit, The Anton Showband was around to entertain us with their lively and engaging performances. The band came all the way from Germany specifically for Brotzeit's signature party days which were held at Brotzeit BGC on Sept. 27 and 29, and Brotzeit Alabang on Sept. 28.  Wearing my traditional Dirndl and posing with The Anton Showband We could not help but to sing and dance as the band played traditional Bavarian music during the event. They got us to our feet and there were no strangers in the room as everyone interacted wi...

Fishcake Myeongdong is one of the most popular tourist districts in the center of Seoul, Korea. Located just on the foot of Mount Namsan and the famous N Seoul Tower, you can’t miss this area if you’re on a tour of the city. One of the big reasons for a visit? Lots of great shopping opportunities and a bustling street food market! In the video below, my friends and I try to sample as much of the food as we can. We  give you honest reviews of each item so that you’ll know what you can’t miss and what you can skip when you visit Myeongdong Street Food Market. Off the top of my head, I highly recommend: 1. Egg Bread (gyeran-ppang/gyeran-bbang). This is sweet and savory at  the same time. Think of it as a your morning pancake and eggs all in one. I even make it with bacon at home. Korean Egg Bread (Gyeran-ppang/bbang) 2. Steak: I can’t be sure if this is the highly regarded Korean beef (Hanwoo) or not. However, I can guarantee that the beef they sell on the street here is much be...

My version of Yellow Cab's Charlie Chan pasta It’s time to bring out your inner Master Chef now that inflation has made it increasingly more impractical to always order food or eat at restaurants. With some skills in the kitchen, you can hack the hell out of those well-loved restaurant dishes. Today, we’re going to try to recreate the CHARLIE CHAN CHICKEN PASTA from Yellow Cab. Yellow Cab’s Charlie Chan Chicken Pasta Ingredients: 500g spaghetti noodles 300g boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breast), cubed 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon Lee Kum Kee Chili Garlic Sauce 2 tbsp. Lee Kum Kee Char Siu Sauce (or 1 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1 tbsp. soy sauce and 1 tbsp. honey) 1 tbsp sesame oil 1/2 cup oyster sauce 1/2 cup roasted skinless peanuts chopped green onions for garnish Procedure: Soften onions and garlic in a wide pan big enough to accomodate all the ingredients. Meanwhile, start boiling water for your pasta. Cook until the noodles are still ...