Let's Get Cooking

All Recipe
  • Soup

    Sinigang Baka

    Makes 5-6 Servings

    by Celine Clemente, food styling by Nina Daza Puyat, photographed by John Ocampo, art direction by Tanya Diaz

  • Entree

    Crispy Adobo Flakes

    Makes 3-4 Servings

    by Nina Daza Puyat, photographed by Greg Mayo, art direction by Chelsea Lim

  • Dessert

    Champorado Sa Gata

    Makes 12-15 Servings

    recipe by Bebe Marquez Cuyugan from the Philippine Cookbook, photographed by Greg Mayo, art direction by Chelsea Lim

  • Beverage

    Tropical Ginger Punch

    Makes 10-12 Servings

    recipes and food styling by Nina Daza Puyat and Migs Borja-Yambao, photographed by Ron Mendoza

  • Rice and Noodles

    Summer Spaghetti with Prawns

    Makes 4 Servings

    recipes and food styling by Nina Daza Puyat and Migs Borja-Yambao, photographed by Ron Mendoza

Let's Eat Out

All Dining
  • Thai

    Mango Tree

    photos provided by Mango Tree

  • American

    Village Tavern

    photos provided by Village Tavern

  • International

    Richmonde Cafe

    by Migs Borja-Yambao, photographed by Mark Jacob

  • International

    Brew-kus

    by Fatima Potenciano, photographed by John Ocampo

  • Filipino

    Elias

    by Fatima Potenciano, photographed by John Ocampo, art direction by Chelsea Lim

Food Talk

All Blogs
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    The A-Team

    Chelsea's Choice: Sisig

    May 17, 2012

    On a food trip in Pampanga, Appetite's Graphic Artist Chelsea Lim gets a taste of real sisig from the place where it was invented - Aling Lucing's.

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    Them Apples

    Brickfire: Steaks, Steaks,...

    May 17, 2012

    Hey, Katipunan-dwellers. There's a pretty good steakhouse on Esteban Abada. Wanna know the fun part? It's affordable, and it's good.

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    Them Apples

    Sancho's Churreria

    May 16, 2012

    Travel Magazine's Assistant Editor MC Martin shows us a great little hole in the wall to find the best churros in the metro.

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    Them Apples

    Tiny Kitchen Davao

    May 15, 2012

    Lawrence Mistades of Travel Magazine clues us on one of Davao's most famous hole-in-the-wall restaurants, Tiny Kitchen.

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    Them Apples

    Indian Food and I Do Not Go...

    May 12, 2012

    Guest blogger (and all around amazing person) Lia Fuentes shares with us her experience at Spice Up, India! at Circles Buffet, Makati Shangri-La.

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    The A-Team

    Saint's Alp Teahouse

    May 04, 2012

    Appetite's intern, Mon, takes us to Katipunan and shows us one of her favorite milk tea places.

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    Professional Chewing

    Musing in Traffic #1: Food...

    May 02, 2012

    Appetite's Food Editor Migs Borja-Yambao seems to get his best ideas when he's stuck in traffic. Watch him wax poetic about the future of food trucks in Manila. Tell us what you think!

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    The A-Team

    Bistro 98

    May 02, 2012

    Appetite's intern, Mon Sanvictores, shows us a quaint little hole in the wall bistro in the Scout Area.

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    Them Apples

    Hole in the Wall...

    April 30, 2012

    Looking for an authentic hole in the wall Italian resto in Makati? Check out Cucina Rusticana! PS: It's pronounced with a 'ch,' not an 's.'

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    Professional Chewing

    Larger Than Life

    April 27, 2012

    Appetite's Food Editor, Migs Borja-Yambao, makes the big leap from regular blogging to vlogging! Take a sneak peek behind the scenes over at Appetite, and expect more from where that came from.

People + Events

All People + Events

  • Makati Shangri-La...

    May 14, 2012

    Makati Shangri-La, Manila launches Manila Sunshine, a drink originally concocted by Makati Shangri-La in support of the Department of Tourism’s ongoing efforts to promote the Philippines as a top...

  • Diwal and Other Ilonggo...

    May 14, 2012

    Chef Pauline Banusing, renowned for representing Iloilo's famous culinary scene, visits Mandarin Oriental, Manila's Paseo Uno once again for a 10-day fete highlighting the island's...

  • Shangri-La's Mactan Resort...

    May 11, 2012

    Summer is halfway through, but plenty of time remains for a beach getaway, and Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa, Cebu offers the perfect opportunity to take quick summer breaks.

  • Season of the Crab at Li Li

    May 09, 2012

    Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila’s award-winning Cantonese restaurant, Li Li, offers an extensive menu of the best in-season crab. 

  • Cavitenos will love Pancake...

    May 09, 2012

    The aroma of freshly served pancakes and waffles will now be within the reach of Caviteños as Pancake House recently opened its newest branch – its first – in the province of...

  • Makati Shangri-La Manila...

    May 09, 2012

    Makati Shangri-La, Manila is bringing back Singapore’s master celebrity chef, Sam Leong, for the second year in a row to create a masterpiece dinner featuring his original dishes on May 24 and...

  • La Piadina teams up with...

    May 08, 2012

    In its traditional of introducing Italian regional food, La Piadina is bringing in for the first-time Tokyo-based Italian Chef Paolo Colonello to whip up some Renaissance delights from the...

  • Pusong P-inay: Like Mother,...

    May 08, 2012

    Celebrate Mom, celebrate love, celebrate food!  C2 Classic Cuisine, one of best Filipino cuisine dining establishments and included in the Miele Guide as among Asia’s finest restaurants, is...

  • Mama, You’re Numero Uno!

    May 08, 2012

    In many days of the year, she may be just plain reliable Mama who cooks the best dishes or lords it over the household chores.  But in this special day just for her, treat her to a...

  • Honor Mom With the Best...

    May 08, 2012

    Give the most important person in the world a most sumptuous and loving gift on her day!  Cravings, the country’s favorite family restaurant, is preparing a treat to all mothers as a reward...