Paparazzi Italian Restaurant at Edsa Shangri-La Hotel: Pranzo Squisito

Affordable is not the operative word usually associated with fine dining restaurants in Manila. Especially those which are housed in fancy hotels. Yet, such is no longer the case as Paparrazi Italian Fine Dining Restaurant of Edsa Shangri-La Hotel Manila offers an executive lunch set at an affordable price. Aptly called Pranzo Squisito which means "exquisite lunch", this executive lunch is a three-course set meal priced at Php550++ only.

A brainchild of Paparazzi's very own executive chef Roberto Cimmino, Pranzo Squisito is perfect for people craving for a respite from the usual fares that restaurants in the malls can offer. Appetizer, main dish, and dessert comprise the lunch set meant to alleviate hunger and satisfy the palate. The choices are different everyday depending on the availability of the ingredients. The comfortable and aesthetically pleasing ambiance plus the five star service of course, are just added bonus.

Super Bowl of China Php1 Weekday Deals and The Ultimate Yang Chow Chowdown

Super Bowl of China, one of known Chinese Restaurants in Manila that prided itself for serving authentic Chinese cuisine shows their appreciation to their loyal diners by dishing out the ultimate Super Bowl of China event last Saturday held at their Glorietta 4 branch. The event carried two highlights; the Super Bowl of China Yang Chow Chowdown the Ultimate Championship and the Super Bowl of China Weekday P1 Deals official launch.

The Ultimate Championship of Yang Chow Chowdown was a spin off of their first Yang Chow Chowdown event wherein the participants aptly tagged as the Unstoppable were challenged in an eating battle by finishing unlimited bowls of yang chow fried rice at a limited time. Unstoppable Ryan Tanada won the first event challenge and went home with a new iPad Mini. During the championship last Saturday, it was Unstoppable Jon Magdaraog who emerged victorious and was tagged as the Ultimate Champion. Jon was awarded a Super Bowl Party Package worth Php10,200 good for 30 people.

Namnam Comfort Filipino Restaurant in Greenbelt 2

Namnam is a Filipino restaurant located in Greenbelt 2 known to dish out Filipino comfort food with a twist. A concept of The Moment Group, the same geniuses behind The Burger Bar and Cue Modern Barbecue, Namnam Comfort Filipino Restaurant is a welcome respite from the roster of restaurants in Greenbelt 2 area that usually caters to continental taste.

With countless Filipino restaurants in Manila, some of us cannot help but ask what sets one apart from the others? Amidst the stiff competition, how does one play the game and possess the staying power? Judging by the way Namnam Comfort Filipino Restaurant execute their well thought-out dishes, I deemed that these questions were kept in mind during its inception.

Play on comfort food with a twist is not really a new concept to us. Any foodies can name a handful of restaurants that leans on such trick. Truth be told, they are dime a dozen. What sets Namnam apart however was that although they took the ubiquitous road to play the proverbial twist on dishes, their strong hold to what was downright familiar to our taste buds were not thrown in the back seat. Hence, classics and twists share the spotlight on their menu.