Escapes

Travel and hospitality stories about destinations, hotels, and experiences outside everyday and includes food destinations.

Set meal at Shaburo21 with hotpot ingredients beautifully arranged on a wooden table, surrounded by minimalist Korean café-style interiors.

More Than a Hotpot: Why Shaburo21 in Manila Feels Like a Hidden Korean Café

By Simpol

July 7, 2025

We didn’t set out to find anything special that day. The weather had turned gray, the mall was crowded, and we just wanted a decent…

Whole Carcar-style lechon served at House of Lechon Cebu, featuring golden crispy skin and aromatic stuffing.

House of Lechon Cebu: From Craving to Quiet Success

By Simpol

July 3, 2025

Some cravings rewrite plans. This one built a restaurant. It wasn’t just a passing hunger. It was persistent — specific. Crispy Carcar-style lechon, basted in…

Intramuros Coffee Shop Guide: 5 Chill Cafés to Sip, Snack, and Soak in Old Manila

By BaGed Cruz

July 2, 2025

Intramuros coffee shop guide seekers will be delighted: the Walled City isn’t just about history tours and photo ops. It’s now a home to a…

Szechuan with Soul: A Paradise Dynasty Love Affair

By Spanky Hizon Enriquez

July 2, 2025

For fans of Chinese cuisine, a good Szechuan chicken dish means one thing: fire. But it’s not just about heat—it’s about flavor that buzzes. The…

Mactan Cebu International Airport facade with wave-inspired roofline and timber accents

Mactan Cebu International Airport: A World-Class Terminal, Built with Heart

By Simpol

July 2, 2025

For years, many Filipinos felt a twinge of embarrassment walking through our country’s old airports—dated, dimly lit, and never quite world-class. But everything changed with…

Japanese wagyu hamburg steak set with rice, soup, broccoli, pickled radish with bonito, and onsen egg.

Filipinos Have Always Loved Burger Steak. Niku Niku Oh!! Kome Takes It to Gourmet Levels

By Simpol

July 2, 2025

You smell it before you see it—an unmistakable aroma of beef sizzling on hot steel, signaling the arrival of Japanese hamburger steak in Manila. Step…

Dry-aged and deeply marbled, the signature steak at Lobby 385 is finished tableside on a hot stone—bringing fire, flavor, and a touch of drama to every bite.

Lobby 385 Didn’t Go as Planned. That’s Exactly Why It Works.

By Tatung Sarthou

June 27, 2025

It didn’t go as planned—and that may be the best thing that ever happened. Lobby 385 started as a straightforward steakhouse idea. But through creative…

Love Just a Drive Away: Dreamy Honeymoon Escapes Near Manila

By Kitten Zapata

June 26, 2025

Planning the perfect honeymoon doesn’t have to mean hopping on a plane. Just a few hours from Metro Manila, you’ll find romantic destinations that feel…

Corner view of Fable by Kenneth Cobonpue showing sculptural chairs, soft lighting, and artistic interiors in Bonifacio Global City

Fable by Kenneth Cobonpue: A Filipino Design Wonderland with Flavor

By Spanky Hizon Enriquez

June 26, 2025

Fable by Kenneth Cobonpue isn’t just a restaurant. It’s a story told in sculpture, spice, and sensory detail—right in the heart of BGC. I first…

Night crowd at Papi Oli Katipunan enjoying tacos and street food under warm lights—a lively barkada vibe in Quezon City.

Papi Oli’s Birria Tacos: Where Barkada Nights Begin in Katipunan

By BaGed Cruz

June 22, 2025

Among Katipunan’s food stalls, one taqueria-style stand has quietly stayed the course, and that is Papi Oli. Tucked inside The Pop-Up, a container-van-based open-air food…

Morning brunch at Rustic Mornings with pancakes, coffee, and breakfast plates bathed in natural light—offering a warm and inviting start to the day. Rustic Mornings Marikina

Rustic Mornings Marikina: A Breakfast Sanctuary Rooted in Memory and Grace

By Simpol

June 19, 2025

“Whatever feeds the eyes also feeds the soul. And people can feel the love, even without words.”—Chef Portia Baluyut A Corner of Calm in Marikina…

Wagyu and Bone Marrow Paella at Cantabria by Chele — A dish that bridges two worlds: the rustic soul of northern Spain and the indulgent generosity of Filipino hospitality. The wagyu is seared just enough to hold its flavor, while the marrow melts into the rice like a secret passed down. It’s not just a main course—it’s a memory made edible.

Cantabria by Chele: A Homecoming in Every Bite

By Spanky Hizon Enriquez

June 16, 2025

Thirty floors above Ortigas, in the penthouse of the Westin Manila, a restaurant quietly redefines Spanish dining in the city. Cantabria by Chele is not…

Content creator Euleen Castro (@euleencastro) during her now-viral critique of a café in Iloilo — a post that sparked city-wide backlash and a national conversation on the ethics of food reviews. honest review lang

When “Honest Review Lang” Becomes Harmful: The Real Cost of Viral Food Criticism

By Tatung Sarthou

May 30, 2025

There is a shadow hanging over the social media food…

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Escapes

More Than a Hotpot: Why Shaburo21 in Manila Feels Like a Hidden Korean Café

House of Lechon Cebu: From Craving to Quiet Success

Intramuros Coffee Shop Guide: 5 Chill Cafés to Sip, Snack, and Soak in Old Manila

Szechuan with Soul: A Paradise Dynasty Love Affair

Mactan Cebu International Airport: A World-Class Terminal, Built with Heart

Filipinos Have Always Loved Burger Steak. Niku Niku Oh!! Kome Takes It to Gourmet Levels

Lobby 385 Didn’t Go as Planned. That’s Exactly Why It Works.

Love Just a Drive Away: Dreamy Honeymoon Escapes Near Manila

Fable by Kenneth Cobonpue: A Filipino Design Wonderland with Flavor

Papi Oli’s Birria Tacos: Where Barkada Nights Begin in Katipunan

Rustic Mornings Marikina: A Breakfast Sanctuary Rooted in Memory and Grace

Cantabria by Chele: A Homecoming in Every Bite

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