Patricia Baes

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Celera's New Tasting Menu Gathers Its Best Bites in Neat 10-Course Package

1 week ago | old.spot.ph | Patricia Baes

Shares (SPOT.ph) The lights are dim and the environment, hushed at Celera, chefs Nicco Santos’ and Quenee Vilar’s well-loved dining spot that opened in February of this year. But it seems to be the opposite case for the plates that come out of their kitchen: bright and full of life in their presentation, courageous in concept and vivid in flavors.
Pop By This Salcedo Gem on Sunday for Rare Vinyl, Bespoke Finds + Hearty Tacos

2 weeks ago | old.spot.ph | Patricia Baes

Shares (SPOT.ph) Is the prospect of making it to the weekend your biggest motivator for keeping at the daily grind? We totally get you and nothing beats spending a chill Sunday surrounded by hip beats, great eats, and one-of-a-kind sundries you'd be hard-pressed to find elsewhere. Here’s one to bookmark, happening on Sundays until mid-June: the SUNDAY POP-UP SHOP at Salcedo Village’s Taqueria Franco.
Gems From the Hapag x Akar Collab: Riyandang Maranao, River Prawn in Crab Fat Curry + More

1 month ago | spot.ph | Patricia Baes

Shares (SPOT.ph) Malaysia and the Philippines have plenty in common—from the sheer proximity of the two countries, to the similar roots of their respective local languages and cultures. We see this in practice across different arenas, including the food consumed in certain parts of both countries. As far as the Philippines goes, the said point is especially evident in the cuisine of Mindanao, which has many similarities to that of our Malay siblings.
Events Go Extra With Catering by Chef Margarita Forés, Stunning Views at Soon-to-Open Tagaytay Gem

Oct 27, 2024 | spot.ph | Patricia Baes

(SPOT.ph) Just when you think you've seen all there is to see in the Philippines’ second summer capital, a new player arrives to the arena:Arete Tagaytayand Resort, the soon-to-open luxury hotel and resort that’ll be home to the best of the best. That extends of course to the food side of things, for which reason they’ve enlisted the help ofMargarita Signature Catereras their exclusive catererthat can be booked for events and celebrations.
Chic Japanese Bites + Wines Come Together at This Cozy Late-Night Lounge

Oct 25, 2024 | spot.ph | Patricia Baes

GMW Lounge Apero, Temple Drive, Quezon City Instagram: www.instagram.com/goodmorningwinesOpen from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m., Monday to Sunday (SPOT.ph) Apero is one of those places that's quiet—a perfect fit to the sereneness of its home of Corinthian Hills, Quezon City—but the neighborhood dining spot does what they do damn well, and their pastry and brunch game is some of the best in the city.
This Returning Fest Features 1,000+ Wines and Spirits From Around the Globe

Oct 21, 2024 | spot.ph | Patricia Baes

(SPOT.ph) Wines are far from all being the same, what with the numerous variables in the making of every bottle. There's the year the grapes were harvested, the variety of the grape, and what's called terroir—the conditions of the place it's from—among other things. Navigating this whole landscape can be an intimidating prospect, but that's really where the fun of exploring wines lies.
On the Growing Thirst for Natural Wine in Manila

Oct 15, 2024 | spot.ph | Patricia Baes

(SPOT.ph) Maybe you’ve seen their bottles lining the shelves of top restaurants in Manila, or had your eyes drawn to their at-times zany, vivid, even eccentric labels. Maybe you’ve sipped on glass and found yourself surprised by its generally perkier, more exuberant character that revitalizes on a hot day—and goes damn well with everything from smoked salmon blinis to hearty plates of pasta to spunkier bites like bright and vinegary kinilaw.
Medium Well Done Pop-Up, The Grid Food Market Rockwell 2024

Oct 15, 2024 | spot.ph | Patricia Baes

mediumwelldone. Stall 17, The Grid Food Market, 2/F Power Plant Mall, Rockwell, MakatiInstagram: www.instagram.com/mediumwelldone.phOpen from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Monday to Friday), 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday) (SPOT.ph) We love a good steak.
Chef Chele Gonzalez's New Spanish Cheesecake Isn't Just a Clone of the Basque Burnt Version

Oct 11, 2024 | spot.ph | Patricia Baes

(SPOT.ph) Cheesecake is one classic dessert that comes in different iterations—and at the height of Basque burnt cheesecake's fame during the pandemic we found ourselves absolutely swooning over the kind with an oozing, runny center Chef Chele Gonzalez's Cheesecake by Chele is known for. But now it looks like the aforementioned cheesecake has found itself some (friendly) competition, as Cheesecake by Chele introduces a new dessert we can't help but swoon over: meet the new Tarta de Queso.
Ayà in Rockwell and Melbourne's Serai Join Forces for One Day Only

Oct 10, 2024 | spot.ph | Patricia Baes

(SPOT.ph) Manila's fast becoming more recognized for its impressive restaurant scene, as evidenced by the growing number of acclaimed chefs from around the world, flying to our shores and holding pop-ups or collaborating with local talents. The latest illustration of our point: Australia-based Filipino chef Ross Magnaye of Melbourne's Serai, who will be joining forces with the team of Ayà in Rockwell this Saturday, October 12.