Food

NOVOTEL MANILA ARANETA CITY REDEFINES BUFFET DINING WITH FRESHFINITY AT FOOD EXCHANGE MANILA

A refreshed buffet experience brings together six international culinary stations, locally sourced ingredients, and a more mindful approach to dining. There is something stirring in the kitchens of Novotel Manila Araneta City. Following its 10th year, the hotel is sharpening its culinary identity through a collection of new and reimagined dining experiences: Freshfinity, a modern buffet concept at Food Exchange Manila; the reopening of Indulge...

What Makes a Hotel Review Trustworthy in the Philippines in 2026?

Anyone who's booked a hotel off a 4.8-star rating and walked into something that looked nothing like the photos knows the specific betrayal of a review that lied to them. It's not always malicious — sometimes it's an outdated photo, sometimes it's a review written by someone with very different standards than yours — but the result is the same: money spent on a...

Flavors Restaurant and Textures by Tamayo’s culinary collaboration a celebration of modern Filipino cuisine

Flavors Restaurant at Holiday Inn & Suites Makati has partnered with Textures by Tamayo's for "Beyond the Filipino Table: A Modern Culinary Showcase," an...

SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. brings Filipino destinations to one table through SMX’s Culinaire 2026

From its hotels and resorts to its convention centers, SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation (SMHCC) connects guests and communities with the places, stories, and...

Bluewater Maribago unveils the new Allegro

Where every gathering begins with Amuma Bluewater Maribago, one of Cebu’s leading Filipino-owned resorts, celebrates its 37th anniversary with the unveiling of the new Allegro...

SM Hotels strengthens its gastronomy tourism platform through Conrad Manila’s Filipinas

Conrad Manila’s all female chef-led culinary experience brings regional flavors, Filipino heritage, and contemporary craftsmanship to the table Philippine cuisine is more than a collection...

How to Spend a Perfect Weekend in Manila, Philippines

Manila is often seen as a gateway to the Philippines, but spending a weekend in the country's capital reveals a destination filled with history,...

Best Things to Do in Manila for First-Time Visitors

For many travelers, Manila is simply the gateway to the Philippines. While many continue to destinations like Boracay, Palawan, or Cebu, those who spend...

SM Hotels opens the gateway to Philippine gastronomy

SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation champions regional culinary heritage in support of the Department of Tourism's food and gastronomy tourism roadmap Food has always been...

Cabel Restaurant, Cacao de Davao launch World Chocolate Day collaboration

Cabel Restaurant and Cacao de Davao marked World Chocolate Day with the launch of a special collaboration menu that reimagines beloved Filipino delicacies using...

Why the best memories are often made on rainy days

There is something about rainy days that has a way of slowing us down. The sound of raindrops against the window, the cool breeze that...

Celebrate Father’s Day at Conrad Manila with elevated dining experiences across its signature restaurants

As Conrad Manila celebrates its 10th year of refined hospitality this June, the hotel pays heartfelt tribute to fathers with thoughtfully curated dining experiences...

Honor dad with curated Father’s Day offers across SM Hotels

This Father's Day, give dad more than gifts - give him time, comfort, and relaxation that he deserves. To honor the man of the...

Hog Festival 2026: A celebration of Filipino flavor, farmers, and food heritage

On June 12, Independence Day, conversations about nationhood often revolve around history, freedom, and identity. At the Novotel Manila Araneta City Grand Ballroom, however,...