Dining In/Out (07/02/26)

World Cellar earns Award of Excellence at Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards

WORLD CELLAR, the wine-focused destination inside Araneta City’s World Kitchens, has received the Award of Excellence in the 2026 Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards, placing it among more than 4,000 establishments worldwide recognized for their outstanding wine programs. One of only 15 awardees in the Philippines this year, World Cellar was cited for its carefully curated selection of around 2,000 bottles spanning roughly 400 labels, as well as its commitment to quality service and wine education. Located at Gateway Mall 2, the venue has a resident sommelier, holds regular Wine 101 classes, and monthly wine-pairing dinners, all while offering guests access to wines by the glass or bottle alongside dishes from World Kitchens’ diverse dining concepts.

Nespresso launches summer collection

NESPRESSO has launched its latest summer collection featuring new iced coffee flavors and seasonal accessories inspired by the nostalgic spirit of the “Summer of ’86.” Headlining the lineup are the new Yuzu Vanilla Over Ice, which combines Japanese yuzu and vanilla with a light-roast Arabica blend, and the returning Coconut Vanilla Over Ice, which pairs Latin American coffees with tropical coconut and vanilla notes. The collection also includes Nespresso’s range of permanent iced coffee offerings, alongside refreshed accessories such as the popular travel tumbler and travel mug in new bubblegum and lavender colorways. Available for a limited time, the collection aims to offer coffee lovers new ways to enjoy refreshing cold beverages throughout the summer season. It is available online at nespresso.ph, via the Nespresso mobile app, at Nespresso boutiques in Power Plant Mall, Robinsons Magnolia, One Bonifacio High Street, Trinoma, Podium, Mitsukoshi BGC, SM Mall of Asia, and Ayala Center Cebu, and at pop-up stores in Glorietta 3, Greenbelt 5, the Alabang Town Center, Greenhills Mall, Shangri-La Plaza, SM North EDSA, and SM Seaside Cebu.

Flavors of Southern Italy arrive in Cebu

THE Tambuli Seaside Resort & Spa will bring the flavors of Southern Italy to Cebu through a two-day Pizza Festival on July 4 and 5, transforming its beachfront dining area into an Italian-inspired street food market. The event will feature live pizza-making stations, Italian specialty food corners, and traditional Neapolitan pizzas such as Margherita, Marinara, Diavola, and Quattro Formaggi, prepared by pizzaiolos in the classic thin-crust style. Beginning at 5 p.m. each evening, the festival offers guests the option to order dishes à la carte or enjoy a special dinner buffet on July 4 priced at P2,200 net per person. Set against the backdrop of a Cebu sunset, the event aims to celebrate the culinary heritage of Naples through authentic flavors and a festive seaside atmosphere.

Fresh experiences at Newport World Resorts

NEWPORT WORLD RESORTS is expanding its dining and entertainment offerings with the opening of the restaurant Feta Mediterranean, exclusive pastries by chef Antonio Bachour, and FIFA World Cup 2026 watch parties held across the property. Newly opened on the fourth floor of Newport Mall, Feta Mediterranean serves Turkish, Greek, and Middle Eastern-inspired cuisine, featuring mezze, kebabs, grilled specialties, and other dishes meant for sharing which are rooted in Mediterranean hospitality. Guests can also enjoy The Bachour Collection at Garden Wing Café, a lineup of handcrafted pastries and viennoiseries by three-time World Best Pastry Chef Antonio Bachour, including croissants, cinnamon rolls, and specialty creations. Meanwhile, football fans can gather at The Grand Bar & Lounge and Club through July 20 to watch the FIFA World Cup matches on big screens while enjoying food and drinks in a lively viewing-party atmosphere. For more information, visit www.newportworldresorts.com.

Mang Inasal holds Pork BBQ Blowout on July 8

MANG INASAL has declared July 8 as the National Mang Inasal Pork BBQ Blowout Day, offering the meal of two sticks of pork BBQ with rice and spiced vinegar for P69. This one-day promo will run in all of Mang Inasal’s over 600 stores nationwide. Customers will enjoy savings of P30 per transaction. It will be exclusively for dine-in and takeout orders, with each transaction made up of a maximum of three orders. Also included in the blowout is Mang Inasal Chicken BBQ in areas where the skewered pork is not available.