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McDo crew members prep for coming BTS Meal madness — by dancing
They're bracing for inevitable 'BTSD' next week, but they want customers to know they're having fun.
Pop in the name of love: these Pride Month treats beat the heat (and hate)
This year, there's a Transgender Pride pop and a Bear Pride pop. Read on
Step aside, $299 bilao. Amber shows Pottery Barn how it should be done
It’s been less than two weeks since Pottery Barn’s “bamboo wall art” trended on social media, as Filipinos noted the hefty US$299 price tag... Read on
Online bakeshop swamped with customers after creating Duterte-inspired birthday cake
A 22-year-old home baker has found herself the center of Pinoys’ attention when she created a dessert that looks similar to President Rodrigo Duterte’s... Read on
Jollibee partners with Yoshinoya, seeks to open 50 stores in PH
The coronavirus pandemic has not stopped Jollibee Foods Corp (JFC) from strengthening its hold over the country’s fast food industry, as it announced today... Read on
Too Pretty To Eat: Cebuano baker creates ‘portraits’ of Pinoy celebrities in artisan bread
Hotel pastry chef Marlo Lidot thought his life would change for the better when he was offered a job at a Maldives resort early... Read on
2020’s Plot Twist: Jollibee Champ is back
So, after so much drama, Jollibee is bringing back its signature Champ burger (well, at least in select branches). The Bee announced the Champ’s... Read on
Filipina captures childhood nostalgia by recreating Mr. Bean’s chocolate cake
Kids growing up in the 1990s have fond memories of Mr. Bean, a child-like television character played by comedian Rowan Atkinson who often finds... Read on
SM Bogus? PH gov’t warns public against buying ‘unregistered’ SM sugar
Et tu, SM? The mall giant became the butt of jokes after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned the public yesterday against buying... Read on
Just Desserts: Cavite bakeshop’s Manila Bay cake takes jab at dolomite scandal
Rage is what many Filipinos are feeling whenever the controversial multi-million Manila Bay rehabilitation is brought up, but for a small bakeshop in Cavite... Read on
Manufacturer of Reno Liver Spread apologizes to PH gov’t, applies for license
Calm down, Pinoys. You’re probably missing Reno Liver Spread by now, but the decades-old food product may soon make a comeback– if it gets... Read on
Pinoys fume after FDA warns against eating ‘unregistered’ Reno Liver Spread
Add this to the list of surprising batshit crazy things that had to happen in 2020. The Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) yesterday... Read on
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
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...
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...
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.