Forget the eggnog, the Christmas ham, and the hot buttered rum. For many Filipino families, no Christmas Eve dinner can be complete without one crucial, crispy-skinned centerpiece: a whole roast pig. ...
Tucked away in the corner along a stretch of other eateries and malls in Novena, the restaurant has been in business since December 2018. AJ, the owner, is actually the third-generation owner of the ...
Lechón, or spit-roasted pig, is a dish that's served on special occasions in the Philippines. Marjurie Zanoria and Ariel Batoon run an artisanal cookhouse and sell thousands of pounds of lechón in ...
While Filipinos are mostly adamant about foreigners commenting on our food, a little recognition here and there sure couldn’t hurt. The latest accolade for our cuisine comes from Taste Atlas, an ...
Manila through its vibrant street food scene leads to one of the country’s most iconic dishes, Lechon. This food hunt takes ...
The Philippines is heaven for pork lovers. Probably the most impressive dish is lechon, where a young pig is roasted whole until the meat is succulent and the skin is crisp, then served as the ...
A friendship I treasure is one I share with Rod Ongpauco of the famed clan behind Barrio Fiesta, Bakahan at Manukan, Singing Cooks & Waiters atbp. and Isdaan Family Restaurant. Rod is the man who ...