Trick or treat..smell my feet.. give me something good to eat! Oh, if only we can include a slice or two in your pumpkin baskets! This is the ultimate treat for Halloween brought to you by Banapple no less. The...... [More]

You might have guessed that we are big Cukay fans by now (And no, this is not sponsored). With that said, we love their carrot cake (₱600 for 7 in, ₱1200 for 9 in)! It is a no-frills-straight-to-the-point cake that...... [More]

Mom and Tina's French Apple Tart (₱130) feels and tastes more like Apple Crumble to us but we don't mind. It is crumbly, sugary, and buttery - everything we want our apple crumble to be. Once you work your way...... [More]

When there is a line in the newest food hotspot in town, we are sure to get in that line. After all, all those people patiently waiting in line indicates that something is worth waiting for. And it's true indeed!...... [More]

Hojicha is Japanese green tea roasted in charcoal. This method creates a new style of green tea that turns it to a nice brownish color. Now usually produced using a spinning drum roasting method - this tea has a lot...... [More]

Froyo competition is popping up left and right yet Red Mango seems unfazed. By offering interesting and unique flavors, we don't think there is any cause for them to worry. The latest one being the Yuzu Lemon - the usual...... [More]

Delicakes'by Joly prides itself in only using the best ingredients there is and it shows. We had their White Chocolate Matcha Cake (₱950) and we couldn't help but agree with Joly's philosophy after each heavenly bite. This cake is similar...... [More]

Taho is a local snack that is made of silken tofu, syrup and sago (pearls). The typical taho we grew up with was served hot, usually during mornings, and comes from those giant cans carried by screaming men. These days,...... [More]

Sonja's Cupcakes started the cupcake craze in Manila and with good reason. They serve the most delicious, moist and beautiful cupcakes (₱55-100) in the metro. We also love that they serve milkshakes, coffee and other drinks in their cozy little...... [More]

These treats are nothing more than date and nut bars - so calling them to be foods for higher beings is quite a stretch. We do love them though, and not just in the holiday season. Purple Oven's Food for...... [More]

Bar Dolci is well known for their amazing gelato AND macarons so it is only logical that they combine the two things they make best. Enter the Dolcitas (₱60) - heavenly gelato sandwiched between giant macarons. And as if that...... [More]

Krispy Kreme currently has a Choco Mania thing going on and this was part of the said craze. The Chocolate with Toasted Meringue (₱42+) is for the extreme sweet tooth! Get excited over the soft, pillowy, chocolatey donut topped with...... [More]

Sans rival literally means without rival. As one of the most popular desserts int the Philippines, with a distinctly French origin it has a multitude of variations here. One of our faves is Karen's Kitchen's Blueberry Sans Rival (₱695). It...... [More]

Cake Club claims that their cheesecake is reputed to be the richest and cheesiest in the metro and I'm sure cheesecake lovers will agree. Unlike other commercially available ones, Cake Club's Baked Cheesecake (₱150 individual size, ₱1500 whole cake) does...... [More]

Machiavelli, one of the leading chocolatiers around in Manila, has given us another reason to be excited with the Bacon Bar (₱150). You heard it right, chocolate + bacon! Sweet-salty fans may now rejoice with this amazing creation. And they...... [More]

While we are in the spirit of love and the day of hearts, we suggest you try the newest seasonal drink c/o Saint's Alp Teahouse. Their Strawberry Nata Sorbie (₱130 for small, ₱150 for regular) is light and refreshing. Not...... [More]

Every ice cream lover's dream cake for his/her birthday! Pure ice cream (no cake pieces here) that is frozen to perfection, forming one pretty cake. Plus it is beautifully and playfully decorated with an option to put your very own...... [More]

Say hello to the newest US franchise in town! Pinkberry (₱115-₱515) finally opens in Manila and rekindles the froyo craze. How can you pass up on smooth, creamy, tangy, and healthy frozen yogurt? Opening flavors include Original, Green tea, Watermelon,...... [More]

What is better than regular/large sized Serenitea drinks? Jumbo Serenitea drinks! To celebrate their 3rd anniversary just order any large (700ml) order of their top 10 bestsellers and immediately get it up sized to Jumbo (1L). We found it surprisingly...... [More]

A perfect gift to give and even better to receive! Thank goodness Royce is now locally available! We love their best selling Nama Chocolate (₱560+). This high quality chocolate is melt in your mouth delicious and made only with the...... [More]

Hizon's is one of the longest standing cakes and pastries companies in the Philippines, what with over 65 years of experience in the industry. It is not a surprise that their cakes are one of the best! The classic Mocha...... [More]

In case you didn't notice, Starbucks has also released their bright and shiny holiday food offerings such as the peppermint brownie and gingerbread cookies. One of the newer ones for this year is the S'mores (₱70). Everyone knows what s'mores...... [More]

On a quest to find the perfect Banana Cream Pie (₱795) we came across Classic Confections' heavenly dessert. Creamy vanilla custard on cashew nut crust topped with caramelized bananas covered with a heavy dose of fresh whipped cream. Without any...... [More]

Called "Campfire" because of its fiery design - Purple Oven's Chocolate Campfire Cake (₱550) tastes as hot as it looks! Moist chocolate cake, with chocolate fudge, and chocolate chips! And no, it is not too chocolatey - thanks to the...... [More]

A different kind of Banana Split - served in ice cream cake form! Layers of strawberry, vanilla and chocolate ice cream on top of luscious banana cake. No banana split is complete without chocolate sauce and peanuts and you'll find...... [More]

For special occasions, why not give Baby Yulo's Strawberry Shortcake (₱1500) a try? Everything about this cake screams extraordinary - the special whipped cream cream, flecks of strawberry all over, soft sponge cake and the few giant frozen strawberries on...... [More]

One of the best things about Red Mango is the wonderful Blueberry Waffles (₱85) they have. Hot, crispy, fresh waffles topped with blueberries and cream. Top this off with your favorite frozen yogurt flavor (+₱40), and you get a really...... [More]

Our favorite froyo flavor - Golden Spoon's Graham Cracker (₱85-₱499)! This heaven sent flavor is thick, creamy froyo that tastes closer to ice cream than other froyo shops. And did we mention that this is non-fat? Can we say a...... [More]

Everybody is raving about this Rock Salt and Cheese (₱80-₱110) drink! Comes in Cocoa, Coffee and Green Tea variants, this Happy Lemon offering is a sure winner for those looking for something new to drink. Ditch the straw and sip your...... [More]

The thing a lot of folks complain about the drink - being too strawberry, too creamy and not enough tequila - is what makes this such a great ice cream pop!. Bar Dolci's Tequila Rose Java Pop (₱130) packs a...... [More]

Among all the halo halo in the philippines - what sets Razon's Halo Halo (₱90) apart is its simplicity. This one just has 3 ingredients: Macapuno, Saba and Leche Flan. Oh, let's not forget to mention the finely shaved ice....... [More]

Give in to your sweet tooth by indulging in Karen's Kitchen Red Velvet Cake (₱190). Pictured above is a mini version from UCC (full sizes are sold in the Karen't Kitchen store). Moist reddish chocolate cake with cream cheese icing....... [More]

Serenitea is the milk tea lovers' haven. What with loose leaf brewed teas + many exciting flavors to choose from + 2 sinkers of your choice + highly customizeable sweetness levels.. Need I say more? The large glass is around...... [More]

Honeybread Gelato (₱120) is definitely a unique offering in a city full of gelato shops. 2 scoops of smooth gelato (with a wide array of flavors to choose from), blueberries, cream, sitting on top of thick, honey-soaked toast. Sprinkled with...... [More]

It's Frozen Yogurt with a twist! This month, Red Mango made froyo even more exciting by introducing the limited edition Blueberry flavor (₱85 to ₱225 + toppings).  We had ours with almonds and the other with cheesecake - think healthy...... [More]