Wing Stop

When I was a kid, my family would always tease me that I might eventually grow wings because of the copious amounts of chicken I consume. I love fried chicken so much I could literally eat it for weeks on. While I now delight in a more varied array of food, my love for chicken hasn't changed. I still wouldn't mind growing wings from eating chicken, especially if it's from a place that proclaims themselves as The Wing Experts.

Den in the Kitchen: Homemade Potato Chips

One night, my Dad cooked some fried chicken, and I thought of this naughty idea of cooking up some potato chips in the same oil where the chicken was fried for the extra flavor. Now, I know that's not healthy at all but we're all entitled to a little treat once in a while.

Craft Coffee Revolution

For some, coffee is simply a caffeine source for early mornings or all-nighters. For me, it's love. Fortunately, more and more coffee shops are opening up, and are treating coffee not just a beverage, but as a craft.

8 Cuts Burger Blends

Most burger places allow you to customize the toppings of your burger, but did you know that there's a restaurant where you can customize as well as what cut of beef your patty will be made of?

Den in the Kitchen: Kimchi Fried Rice

You all know I love to eat, but cooking is something I haven't done in a while. I used to love to cook, but busy schedules somehow got in the way of me being in the kitchen. Lately, I've fallen back in love with cooking, and I thought I'd start sharing with you some simple recipes you can try at home in a blog series I'm gonna call "Den in the Kitchen." My nickname is Den, I cook in the kitchen, it rhymes, so why not call it that? Anyway, I saw some leftover kimchi in our fridge so I thought of making some Kimchi Fried Rice!

Teppanyaki Brothers

It's very common to find Teppanyaki dishes in Japanese restaurants, but having it cooked right in front of your very eyes is something you don't see everyday (pun intended). I was lucky enough to try out the newest restaurant addition to the SM Aura Food on Four scene even before it opened, and let me tell you, it's definitely a feast for the senses.

Shi Lin

The first time I heard of Xiao Long Bao, I couldn't wrap my head around it. How can you put broth inside a dumpling? Wouldn't it spill? How do you eat it? After trying some Xiao Long Bao a couple of times, I now understand not only its anatomy, but also why people love it. I recently got to have some again at Shi Lin and it was such an exciting moment for me!

Bite Size: Bread Monster's Cookie S'mores

I'm usually not attracted to cookies, but if you tell me they have marshmallows in them, that's a different story. While we were in the mall, my sister was craving for cookies so we stopped by Bread Monster. We were given a free taste of their best-seller, Cookie S'mores, and one bite was all it took for me to know why Cookie Monster feels the way he does around cookies.

Bayani Brew

Whenever I used to eat out before, my drink of choice would always be iced tea. However, after realizing that most iced teas served in restaurants just come from powder or concentrate mixes which are loaded with sugar, I stopped drinking them (you should too). Since I don't have these sugary drinks anymore, I'm always interested to find delicious but healthy drink alternatives, and I found one that even makes you a hero when you drink it.

Earth Kitchen

My boyfriend, Martin, and I love to eat out, and we've shared a lot of great meals together, but our dinner at Earth Kitchen has to be one of those experiences where we can say we ate well. We had absolutely amazing food that's not only healthy, but helps provide sustainable livelihood for farmers and indigenous communities as well (and y'all know how much I love these kinds of restaurants).