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Look Ma, No Rotten Veg: Fermentation teacher Mabi David shares lockdown tips on extending perishables
By no means are we against stocking up on sardines and canned goods to get you through the monthlong community...
Got tea? This Thai-inspired beverage shop in Manila has an interesting proposition
This tea shop out of Tondo, Manila is serving single-sized, insanely affordable (PHP50/US$1) Thai-inspired milk teas—a welcome addition to any boba lovers’ quick-fix list.... Read on
Have Your Cake: Metro Manila shops that satisfy sweet tooth and sanity during lockdown
No offense to homemade banana bread or to people discovering a newfound talent in baking while quarantining, but sometimes a proper fudgy cake with... Read on
Send help! From halal options for Muslim frontliners to hot meals for homeless families, pitch in here
Still feeling anxious and restless, like you could be doing more to combat that pesky virus despite being cooped up inside your house now... Read on
Two-for-One Deal: This QC veggie drop scores you cheap produce *and* supports Benguet farmers
In a spot of both good news and do-gooder dealing, farmers from the town of La Trinidad, Benguet are doing a veggie drop this... Read on
Crazy-Tasty Reincarnation: This Filipino sticky rice dish with salted fish is back as a cookie
Champorado with tuyo — a chocolate porridge dish topped with smoke-dried, salted fish — is a beloved staple in Filipino breakfast bowls, but does... Read on
Pinoy food joint in Seattle wins James Beard Foundation’s ‘America’s Classics’ award
Ever been to a carinderia in Manila? The little roadside eateries serve cheap, filling, home-cooked meals in chafing dishes that let you just “point... Read on
Matcha Looking For: Starbucks introduces new green tea, espresso drinks
The Philippines doesn’t have a winter, per se, but the weather has been a bit chilly these past few days, making it a great... Read on
RIP Champ: Jollibee phases out two large, iconic meals
Hankering for a meaty, beefy Jollibee Champ Burger this New Year? How about a Big Burger Steak? Tough luck, because the rumors are true:... Read on
Gorge on all-you-can-eat holiday meats at Ruby Jack’s this weekend until January 1
From this Saturday until the 1st of January, Tokyo steakhouse import Ruby Jack’s will be offering their holiday tasting menu, giving diners two hours... Read on
Stiff Peaks: Snow-capped cupcakes from M Bakery hit the sweet-tooth scene this week only
M Bakery, Manila’s import of Magnolia Bakery — the little Manhattan cupcake shop that rose to fame thanks to Carrie Bradshaw and the rest... Read on
One For the Kids: The Lost Bread rolls out new Chuckie-brand chocolate milk soft-serve
Here’s one for the kids, or kids at heart: the dessert fiends over at The Lost Bread have released a Chuckie-brand chocolate milk soft-serve,... Read on
One Just Wasn’t Enough: Shake Shack to open second branch in SM Megamall
Still feel like one Shake Shack in Metro Manila just isn’t enough? (And judging by the lines, you might be right.) Well, the burger... Read on
Turning Japanese: Sen-Ryo gives a welcome break from the onslaught of fast food and milktea
At a glance, Manila’s dining scene would appear to have had an exciting past 12 months, with a slew of new...
In the mood for edible flowers? Tea shop Sakura Hanami offers petal-infused drinks
How do you feel about flowers in your beverage? Not sure? Well, now’s a great time to find out. Japanese-inspired...
Great date spots: Romantic restaurants, rooftop bars and al fresco hangouts in (and around) Metro Manila
Dating in Manila is difficult, especially with the traffic that keeps people from leaving their houses. Of course, some...
Filipino Food 101: A cheat sheet to understanding the cuisine of the Philippines
Filipino food is often the underdog as far as the international food scene is concerned. Just last month, an Australian...
Where to find the best, most bangin’ cookies in Manila
We wish we lived in a world in which all cookies were made equal, but alas, readers — we know that world does not...
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Ministry of Crab, the well-known Sri Lankan seafood restaurant, comes to Manila – here’s a look inside
COCONUTS HOT SPOT — Sri Lankan cuisine is hard to find in Manila. Ask a Filipino where to score great Sri Lankan seafood fare, and you’ll probably get blank stares in response — which is why the buzz around Ministry of Crab’s opening in Shangri-La at The Fort has been pretty intense since its debut a ...
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where to booze in ManilaRun Rabbit Run: New ‘neighborhood bar’ serves up cocktails co-created by S’pore’s Bitters & Love
While nightlife in Makati’s Poblacion district is still a pretty laid-back scene compared to other spots in the city (ahem, BGC), a bulk of the establishments that have opened in the area during the last five years have seen a trend moving away from the casual, relaxed neighborhood bars that Poblacion used to be...
Drinks with a view: Try these five ‘remedies’ in Makati’s Antidote bar
Antidote is one of the newest bars in Makati City and it sits on the roof deck of the Five Star I’M Hotel in up-and-always-coming Poblacion in Makati City. It’s name means a medicine taken to counteract a particular poison. We all know that our city can be toxic...
Best hidden bars in Metro Manila: Where to find whiskey cocktails, mojitos, beergheritas
A few years ago, speakeasies were a new concept in Manila, but today, they’re arguably even more popular than your regular pub. Inspired by hidden bars during the 1920s prohibition era in the United States, speakeasies here are usually behind nondescript landmarks like a phone booth, a convenience store storage...
Mysticism, folklore, and the craft beer culture in the Philippines
It’s a wonderful time to be a beer drinker in the Philippines. Thanks to the recent explotion of the craft beer culture in the country, there’s now a broad range of local beers available in bars, restaurants, and even on the liquor aisle of your favorite supermarket. The industry’s...
Coconuts Manila Food & Drink
Restaurants are opening left and right; the best chefs have reached rock star status; and diners are willing to empty their wallets just to try the latest food trends —without a doubt, Manila’s F&B industry is thriving! Coconuts Manila is here to report on the most gastronomical destinations you’ve got to check out (or avoid). From craft beer bars to the cutest cafes, we’ll let you in on some of Manila’s best kept secret spots. Where to take your balikbayan guests for dinner? Where to get the best homemade dessert? Where to enjoy the crispiest lechon skin? Coconuts Manila regularly publishes food guides that can help you eat your way around the Metro. We’ve also traveled in different parts of the Philippines in search of the best culinary gems that the country has to offer (Bulalo from Iloilo, anyone?). Coconuts Manila writers are always interested in eating and learning about good grub. There’s always space in our tummies for sinigang and adobo, for cinnamon rolls and ice cream cakes. We try to keep up with the latest food trends, from the most affordable street food vendors to the finest 5-star dining restaurants. Over the years, Coconuts Manila has become known for a series of videos called Carinderia Crawl, where we visit the most interesting eateries in the Metro. We also have regular food columns like the Coconuts Hot Spot and the Critic’s Table. Watch this space, and we’ll serve you all the food and drink stories you can handle.