The essential stop in a Binondo itinerary
Known as one of, if not the oldest, Chinatown in the world, Binondo has been home to the Chinoy community since the time of the Spaniards. Look around and you will see mom-and-pop businesses (usually of the hardware variety), jewelers,
Yes, Tesla is in the food business as well
The concept of a retro-futuristic Tesla Diner, with fast food and a drive-in movie theatre, was first floated by Musk back in 2018. In news that will surprise no one, the project was delayed, eventually opening in July 2025 on
by Jack Rix
Same old Greek, all-new setting
We all have that itch; the itch for a quick drive to a new place. A drive that is not that long, but significant enough to enjoy your car and have a new experience. Recently, we had the very special opportunity to
Pricey, but hits the spot
We always hear about Binondo being one of the oldest Chinatowns in the world, which is partly a testament to how much we like taking quick detours for authentic dim sum and hopia. What we don't hear about quite as much
Add this to your Bicol bucket list
If you find yourself in need of a pit stop while driving around South Luzon, particularly in the Bicol region, I'd highly recommend you look for the nearest branch of Biggs.Biggs is a fast-casual chain established in the Bicol
by Kara Santos
Bookmark this for your next coffee date
The district of Poblacion is best known for its trendy bars and nightlife spots for pub crawls. But it can also be a good area to go on coffee runs with friends or get some work done if you need a change
by Kara Santos
More venue than restaurant
Some places are quite nice from a distance. Carefully curated social media posts may make a place seem better than it really is. This is especially important for restaurants and cafés that require quite a drive to get to (at least
Date place with a view by Chef Ariel Manuel of Lolo Dad
Tagaytay has always been a great destination for a quick biglaan drive, more so if you are lucky enough that said drive is a lunch or dinner date. But lately traffic has gotten bad to the point that what used to be
The food, for the most part, lives up to the IG-worthy venue
Some places become instant must-visits when you see them pop up on your feed-such is the case with the restaurant Asador Alfonso. Located in Cavite, this restaurant has dominated Instagram of late, as Architect Carlo Calma's creation transcends the
Amazing food paired with amazing cars
I feel a sense of assurance every time I'm invited to a Lexus event. They are always curated, and the hospitality is always impeccable. But the invite to this occasion was the day before an out-of-town trip, so I
by Dinzo Tabamo
Places like this are hard to come by in the area
As one of the most bustling restaurant scenes in all of Metro Manila, you'd expect Poblacion to feature some of the city's best grub. Parking, though? Not so much.In many cases, finding a place to grab a bite in
by Drei Laurel
Drop by if you’re looking for an open-air hangout during the holidays
Dining out of the house-and in particular, outdoors-has become especially appealing in these times. It combines the fun of soaking up the sights of the outside world (which we don't get to see on the daily during this pandemic)
If you’re willing to eat inside your car
On October 8, 2021, Malacañang announced that children below 18 years old are now allowed to travel outside Metro Manila to areas under GCQ and MGCQ. However, this is limited to point-to-point travel, depending on the guidelines and health
by Kitty Elicay
This looks like a lot more fun than having to eat food out of a paper box
The days of hassle-free dine-ins at restaurants feel like forever ago, and it doesn't look like they'll be back anytime soon. That said, there are still some ways to enjoy that restaurant experience we miss dearly.We're
Enjoy your meal without leaving the car
With the new normal comes the need for alternative ways to dine, and one approach taken by restaurants is to offer drive-in dining. These places allow you to park your car at designated spots, then order and dine in from right
Here, you can also check out a ‘hachi-roku’-inspired Toyota 86
As automotive journalists,we make it a habit to look for good road trip destinations outside the metro where we can settle down and chill. And we prefer the local holes-in-the-wall joints compared to the usual corporate chains. The
Happy 30th anniversary, Filling Station!
There's this scene in the film Cars that has always stayed with me since the movie first came out in 2006. It's when Lightning McQueen finally finishes repairing the main road of Radiator Springs, and the residents fix their neon
by Elaine Lara
It has to be worth the trip
The continuous expansion of the country's expressway system has paved the way for breakfast rides and the discovery of many beautiful places that riders look forward to during weekends.Among the things we look for when we embark on these two-
by Aris Ilagan
You seriously need to drop by
This lean man you see here is our columnist Andy Leuterio, who also happens to be a triathlete and fitness coach. He stands triumphantly inside Maximus Athlete's Shop Cafe, a new business endeavor he owns with wife Sheryll. Located inside the
Road trips are more fun with food
It's no secret that the Top Gear Philippines team loves to eat. We don't blame motorization and car ownership for our round bellies and increasing body-fat percentage, as some studies revealed. Long drives and food trips just go well
