Category: Filipino & Filipino-Fusion Dining Guide
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Oct. 10, 2010: GMA Pinoy TV’s Celebrity Chef, Ron Bilaro, of “Life…Pinoy Style” Runs Race To End Poverty
Chicago-based, celebrity chef Ron Bilaro runs his first ever marathon on Sunday, October 10, 2010 for the benefit of Gawad Kalinga (meaning “to give careâ€), a global anti-poverty movement that was founded in the Philippines. Bilaro, the host of the popular Fil-Am TV show, “Life…Pinoy Style,†which airs on Comcast and GMA Pinoy TV, is…
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Chicago’s Neighborhoods: Comfort Food, Ethnic Dining, and Fusion Cuisine Part 1
March 29, 2009 Now that spring is here (it snows during spring, too!), I’ve decided to collect the contact information of my friends’ favorite foodie hangouts so I can pull up this list from my Blackberry when the need arises. 1. COOBAH RESTAURANT http://coobah.com/ 3424 N. Southport Avenue Chicago, IL 60657 (773) 528-2220 Originally recommended…
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Noemi Dado’s Pinoy Food & Other Cuisine Photo Blog cum Events Diary
I swear that my next trip to Manila will include a visit to some of the places that my sister, Noemi Dado, lists and reviews in her Food Photo Blog and Events Diary, Pinoy Food and Other Cuisine. Noemi, as a new media publisher, gets invited to some of the new product review events and…
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Asian-Inspired Cuisine: Alimango Restaurant now open for business in San Mateo, California
Our busy Chito Desuasido couldn’t resist sending an e-mail (yes, viral marketing works!) to his friends about spreading the word that Alimango Restaurant, a Crustacean lover’s go-to place, has opened its doors for business in San Mateo, CA. I am so pleased by the diverse dining choices available for lovers of Filipino and Filipino-inspired cuisine…
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Support a Filipino-owned business: Manuel Ramirez launches Chill! Berry Frozen Yogurt in San Jose, CA
Move over, PinkBerry! Manuel Ramirez’s Chill! Berry at the Lollicup Tea Zone in the San Francisco Bay Area is a Filipino-owned business — and we’re here FIRST! Please join Manuel at his grand launch on February 4, 2008. Chill with Chill! Berry! Here’s your FREE Chill! Berry Frozen Yogurt coupon, $1 value, courtesy of Manuel…
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Food Review by Marylou “Dada” Tan: Archipelago Bistro in Burlingame, California
I started with one posting about the “Pinoy Dining Guide” for the San Francisco Bay Area so whenever people asked me for a listing of Filipino-themed restaurants, I could quickly look it up in my Blackberry 8830 (from my own postings, of course!). Yes, my friends know that when I enjoy a well-prepared meal, I…
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Marylou “Dada” Tan’s Food Review: Red Lantern in Redwood City
I wonder when Dada will set up a food blog. I enjoy her food reviews! Red Lantern 808 Winslow St Redwood City, CA 94063 (650) 369-5483 www.RedLanternRWC.com 8) November 18, 2007 Last Wednesday, my family and I wanted to check out this newly opened Asian fusion restaurant in Redwood City. The former government building has…
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Marylou “Dada” Tan: Treat Ice-Cream at Scoops Ice-Cream Shop
Well, I love ice-cream! Here’s something that Dada emailed me sometime ago. Scoops Ice Cream Shop 784 Laurel Street San Carlos, CA 94070 (650) 593-8577 8) August 20, 2006 Hello Everyone! This was sent to me by my friend, Gerry Socco few days ago. I’ve never heard of Treat Ice Cream until last weekend when…