Sini Gang: Recent Episodes
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The Sini Gang - Chef Edward Bugia, along with The Pickiest Eater Richie Zamora and Celebrity Chef Sharwin Tee, do a tasting portion sized discussion on the world of FOOD in the Metro and beyond!
Listen to this episode as the Sini Gang reacts to Benny Blanco's recent video where he tried Jollibee for the first time (PS. it didn't end well).
What started as a hobby of just archiving her food photos online to save her phone storage, Kristine Del Rosario's, also known as Cabalen Foodie online, entries are among the trusted in the community. With the Kapampangan blood in her veins, her food reviews surely don't miss.
New year, new season, but with a last year's recap for our first episode! Join our gang, Chef Edward Bugia, Chef Sharwin Tee, and Richie Zamora, as we reminisce about the unforgettable dishes and dining experiences from 2023.
The Cebu shenanigans continue! We headed on to Mott 32 and got served with grand time to close up our stay in the south.
We are finally back from our adventure! Join us in this episode as we unpack everything, all the ganap that happened, during our stay in Fili Hotel Cebu.
The bardagulan continues! Listen to part 2 as the gang brings out more restaurant issues and sentiments aired on social media.
After a week of hiatus, the gang is back with a spicy episode! Listen to part one now as we talk about the recent restaurant complaints and reviews around the metro.
Sweet love is in the air! From writing dessert recipes on her The Dusky Kitchen blog, to creating her own cookbook, Mayumu, listen to this Sini Gang episode as Chef Abi Balingit shares her aspirations in creating remixed Filipino-American dessert recipes.
We got more talks with chef Angelo Santos about Noma in this episode! Listen to part 2 as we now discuss the whos, whats, and whys of being a Stagiaire, especially in a Michelin restaurant.
Happy 2023 from the Sini Gang! We open this episode up with the shocking news of Noma shutting down to reinvent itself. Chef Angelo Santos returns to give us the scoop on further happenings and in understanding the workarounds in a Michelin Star restaurant. Listen to part 1 now!
The Sini Gang episode with Anton Amoncio continues! We continue Anton's story as he recalls his journey from being a Food Hero contestant. Listen to this episode as they debate between Marvel and DC, and Kiam Peng with or without peanuts.
Another Food Hero is in the house! Get to know our guest in this 2-part episode. Listen to Anton Amoncio as he recalls his audition for Food Hero, and how he was able to guest on several Filipino teleseryes. Anton also starred on his very own cooking show! Hit play to know more.
The enthusiasm for fine dining continues! JC Lo and the gang starts the episode on how the Philippines is behind on the quality of service when it comes to Fine Dining. All these and more, including the chefs' go-to tapsihan recommendations, and is the Philippines actually ready for a Michelin restaurant?
JC Cailles Lo is a food blogger and a fine dining enthusiast who has been interested in the culinary world since his younger days. He started a Facebook group for fine dining enthusiasts as a hobby, but the community grew and attracted more people who share the same passion as him. Check out this episode as the Sini Gang listens to JC's stories about his love for fine dining.
Our Head Homie's story continues! Listen to Miggy Cruz as he tells how he was able to build his business, his store branches, and connections with the other chefs in the industry.
From being a gasoline boy, to a startup business making 30 only burgers per day during the peak pandemic, to dealing with surges after a MasarapBa review. Listen to this episode as Hungry Homies owner and Head Homie Miggy Cruz shares his humble beginnings with the Sini Gang in opening his burger business.
Part 2 with Sarah Benjamin continues! Listen to this episode as we get to know more about Sarah's roots and inspirations when cooking, and her recommendations on the must-try food spots in Singapore.
Listen to another flavorful episode this week as Season 5 goes international! Asian Food Network's Sarah Benjamin is a content creator, TV host and chef, food writer, recipe consultant, emcee, and producer. She shares her humble beginnings from auditioning for Food Hero, to regularly creating content on digital platforms.
Jamie Lim is the Philippines' representative for SEA Games in Karate, winning a gold medal in 2019. There's a lot of do's and don't when it comes to food in order to keep in shape during the competition season. But that didn't stop her from being a foodie. Come join us in this episode!
Part 2 of Profiles with Bea Binene is here! Listen to this episode as Bea tells the Gang about what inspired her to dive into the world of culinary studies, and what the future holds as she embarks on a new journey in her career.
The gang is back on its 5th season! Join Chef Edward, Chef Sharwin, and Pickiest Eater Richie on this episode featuring Bea Binene. Bea started her coffee shop in 2019, and she tells how she experienced hardships in her business during the height of the pandemic.
Listen to this episode on how she sought opportunities outside the metro to bring her business back to life.
To continue last week's kwentuhan, this episode covers myth busters, and which kind of wine should pair with which food. All the way from San Francisco, California, chef Pepel is here with the gang to discuss more about wines and being a sommelier.
From a mere curiosity to an actual profession, listen as Raphael "Pepel" Santos shared his story to the Sini Gang about how he became a Lead Sommelier just by asking the right people with the right questions.
The gang continues their conversation on Filipino food with Chef Jam Melchor. With Philippine Culinary Heritage Act on its way to being ratified in Congress, listen to this episode as Chef Jam further elaborates what's in store for the Filipino food celebration.
Ever since its signing in 2018, we've been having a small-scale celebration on the FIlipino Food month. Join the Sini Gang as they have a one-on-one with Chef Jam Melchor in this episode on how to further upscale the celebration that promotes Filipino cuisine.
With the recent news on the Bistro Group bringing the Olive Garden restaurant here in the Philippines, the gang then brings up the trends that changed the competition in Philippine fastfoods: Unli servings. Do you prefer unli-rice, gravy, or iced tea?
After receiving negative reviews and blowing up on social media, the Sini Gang boys paid La Picara a visit to find out the truth. Are the rumors true, or will the restaurant redeem itself? Find out now and listen to this episode!
It has been two years since the pandemic started, and we’re still inspired by pandemic success stories in the F&B industry. In this episode, the boys talk to Maxine Kong, owner of Kurimu, on how sometimes taking one calculated risk can bring a plethora of opportunities.
In line of celebrating Women's month, Chef Waya talks about women struggles in the kitchen industry, on how we should break the stigma, and remove gender roles.
Have you ever felt the suffocating feeling while living in the metro? Then try living in the countryside. In this episode, the Sini Gang sits down with Chef Waya and talks about why she chose to open her restaurant in Baguio in the midst of the pandemic.
From Balut to Duck Dinuguan, Chef Carlo's goal has always been to represent the Philippines through its cuisine. Join the gang as they interview Carlo Lamagna all the way from Portland, Oregon on his views on Filipino food, and his hardships in building his own restaurant outside PH.
Filipino foods usually end up "westernized" on the other side of the globe. Join the gang as they interview Carlo Lamagna all the way from Portland, Oregon on his views on Filipino food, and his hardships in building his own restaurant outside PH.
Let's add some shock value to your Valentine's Day this year! The Sini Gang share their horror stories in dates that they've been in. Have you had a date that went haywire? Listen to this episode - maybe you've encountered it as well!
Valentine's Day is upon us, and the Sini Gang is giving you the lowdown on maximizing the role of food in the bedroom. In this episode, Doc Rica Cruz gives us tips and tricks on how to stimulate our lovers through their stomach.
The Sini Gang is back with a brand new season! And to keep things fresh, we invited a prestigious guest to kick off the Lunar New Year. TV Host, podcaster, and content creator Valerie Tan is here to talk about the do's and don'ts when celebrating CNY, and some tips to have an auspicious 2022.
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What was your earliest memory of having that first bite of food that lit all of your senses? Join the boys as they discuss about their first memory of their most favorite food in the world.
They say imitation is the best form of flattery. But what if someone copies your idea? This happens a lot everywhere, even in the F&B industry. Listen to the boys as they talk about their experiences in Intellectual Property with regards to food, blogging, and recipes.
The boys are dedicating this episode to one of their culinary idols, Anthony Bourdain. In light of the documentary that was recently released, the boys remember the legacy of Anthony, and how he has paved the way for F&B to grow to what it is today.
Hey Sini Gangers! Here's for the foodies - listen to the boys as they talk about how Taste Atlas ranked food from best to worst, and if there is justice in the rankings. What's your take? Press play and join the discussion!
Spooky kitchen stories is on the menu tonight! Listen to the boys as they talk about their horrendous experiences with food and in the kitchen. This episode may include hair-raising kwentos. Don’t say we didn’t warn ya! Happy Halloween, folks!
Red light, Green light! The boys are still on a Squid Game high! Listen to them as they re-imagine the highly popular Netflix series if it was set in the Philippines. What games would be played? What would be the twist? Stream now and find out!
Since the Sini Gang boys are all about food, they're used to reviewing and giving critique to the food that they try. But what is the proper way of reviewing food and giving feedback? Listen as the boys sit down and talk to the Head of Content for Click The City, Bea Acosta, as she gives tips on how to create proper food reviews online.
The boys are honored to have Coach Jeaneth Aro in this episode to talk about food and nutrition for athletes to perform well. Coach Jeaneth is an olympic nutrition coach for our athletes such as Hidilyn Diaz, Mark Magsano, Jerwin Ancajas, and Miguel Tabuena.
The Sini Gang boys really miss traveling so much, so in this episode they talk about the best and worst meals they've had in their travels. Let us know what yours is!
The Sini Gang boys really miss traveling so much, so in this episode they talk about the best and worst meals they've had in their travels. Let us know what yours is!
The. Ultimate. Bogchi. Battle. for 2021. That's it. That's the episode! Listen to the boys as they talk about their most favorite-est dish.
What makes a good sandwich? Sandwich aficionados and Sini Gang boiz talk about how they like their own sandwich, plus how to construct a universally palatable sandwich.
Today's episode is all about the biggest collaboration of McDonald's - the BTS Meal. The boys sit down with BTS fan and podcaster Kim Marvilla-Abrigo as they talk about their favorite special BTS nuggets dip, and why this meal deserves all the hype it's currently getting. Do the boys find the Sweet Chili and Cajun smooth or explosive like dynamite? Listen in and find out!
Another episode tonight of the Sini Gang gang! Joining the boys is Victor Lim, co-founder of Kraver’s Canteen. Kraver’s Canteen is one of the leading cloud kitchens in the Philippines. Listen as they discuss how cloud kitchens are faring in the country, and if it will be the next boom in the food industry.
Today's episode is all about the local food industry's piping hot tea - bad customer attitude towards restaurant staff. Have you encountered something like this as well?
Join the Sini Gang gang as they talk about Chef Sharwin’s latest book, The Gospel of Food. In the book, he wrote in detail how each dish has been his way of exploring the world. There are recipes accompanying each story in the book, which you can recreate at home.
The Sini Gang gang goes hot on a topic that recently made the news. A Filipino Norwegian Chef goes on TV and rants about how Filipino food doesn’t suit his palate, and his mom’s cooking isn’t exactly his cup of tea. Listen what the boys have to say!
The dashing and debonaire Sini Gang breaks down their weapon of choice whenever they have to turn up the volume in the kitchen when they get down and busy preparing. From OPM to international hip-hop, find out who has the best Spotify playlist when they’re working. Get P30 cashback when you purchase Spotify Premium using PayMaya. Use the code PYMYSINIGANG when you register for a PayMaya account and get P50!
This is the free throw style of Sini Gang - labo labo na! Sweets and savoury get mixed and fight for the crown in this episode! Who do you think will bring home the bacon?
What’s up, Sini Gang gang!! We’re now on our second round of the Bogchi Battle Royale! We’re doing 32 dishes in total so we’re splitting this round into 2 parts so there’s enough limelight for all the grubs we’re talking about. Part 1 we’re doing beef, chicken, vegetable, and dessert!
We’re diving into international waters again! The Sini Gang boys are joined by Alexa Alfaro, co-owner of Meat on the Street food truck in Milwaukee. Listen to their chat about how Filipino food is faring in a western country.
The Sini Gang sits down with kilabot-ng-Binondo and food blogger Abet Lim for this special Chinese Lunar New Year episode. Listen to the boys as they talk about Lunar New Year traditions, and the best eats to get in Binondo/Chinatown.
The Sini Gang gang weighs in on a hot topic tonight about the very controversial Tiktok video wherein 2 Tiktokers took home togarashi from a Japanese restaurant. Listen to find out why the boys lost their marbles!
Here's our first serving of Sini Gang this 2021! Listen to the boys as they discuss their list of 2020's Best and what they're expecting this new year.
How does a superstar bazaar organizer pivot in a time where bazaars are hard to execute in the time of Covid? By becoming a superstar Bibingka maker! Join us as The Sini Gang interviews the driving force behind Bibingka MNL, Timmie Singson Hilado, to talk about her special kakanin treat and other food ideas that would be great as gifts this Christmas Season!
Plant-based diet is gaining traction in the western side of the world, but it's also slowly creeping in our country. Is it a viable lifestyle for Filipinos? Join the boys as they talk about plant-based food together with BLK 513, FRNK, and YUGEN founder & entrepreneur Abi Sy, and environmentalist, QSR PR Manager, and starter vegan, Cat Triviño.
Tonight's Sini Gang is all about the beef! Join the boys as they delve into the depths of the best local beef dish there is, together with Philippine Star's Let's Eat Magazine Editor-in-Chief, Spanky Enriquez!
Tonight's Sini Gang episode will have your blood sugar shoot up - it's all about Pinoy desserts! Join the boys as they talk about which local sweet ending should be on the top list. Tonight's guest is Steph Arnaldo, Lifestyle and Food Reporter for Rappler.
Tonight's Sini Gang is all about the cream of the crop - vegetables! Join the boys as they discuss which Filipino vegetable dish should get more praise. Our guest is Youtuber/Tiktoker/Podcaster, Rica Hernandez!
Tonight's Sini Gang episode is all about our favorite bird - CHICKEN! Join the boys as they discuss which chicken dish is superior among the rest.
Tonight's Sini Gang is all about the most popular Pinoy delicacy - the kakanin! Let's join the boys discuss their top choice of kakanin together with Steak To One's main bebelyn, Rachel Imperial.
The Bogchi Battle Royale in Sini Gang is now on Round 3, and we're here to talk about something fishy! Join us as we discuss which seafood dish soothes the palate of the boys - together with food writer Joanne De Veyra!
The Sini Gang is now on the second round of Bogchi Battle Royale! This week, it's all about the pork! Listen to the boys as they discuss which pork dish is on top of the barrel together with Carl Chuidian!
The Sini Gang is holding its first ever Bogchi Battle Royale! 64 of the most delicious dishes in random bracket-style match ups where the boys discuss and vote for their favorites. This week, it’s Round 1 of the battle of the Pancits!
Tonight's topic - the Sini Gang discuss their thoughts about the new Netflix series Chef’s Table BBQ and then try to name the Filipino legends they would want to see featured on the show if given the chance.
Catch the Sini Gang as they sit down with Jude Bacalso, a food and travel writer, editor and photographer. She has been nominated for the PATA Gold awards for travel writing and has been cited by CNNGo. Jude has appeared in Netflix’s Street Food episode on Cebu.
Join the Sini Gang as they talk to one of their most awaited guests - a proudly Filipino Chicago native celebrity chef, cookbook author, and one of the most famous Top Chef contestants (he did 3 seasons!) - DALE TALDE!
Join the Sini Gang as they sit down with Patrick Cruz, the founder of Kumikitang Kapamilya Foodies Facebook Group, and discuss about the journey of how the group was made, and how it has been helpful for Kapamilyas who have been affected by the franchise denial and network shutdown.
In this episode, James Beard award winner Chef Kenji Lopez-Alt of Serious Eats joins the Sini Gang to talk about some of the biggest myths in cooking plus his new children's book, Every Night is Pizza Night.
For the Season 2 premier of the Sini Gang, Ed, Sharwin, and Richie sit down with Chef Salvatore to talk about growing up in Japan as an Italian, his growing restaurant concept empire, and how chefs handle all the pressure of both maintaining the excellence of his food and the continuation and success of his businesses!
In this episode, the Sini Gang hang outs with magazine editor and cookbook author Nina Daza-Puyat to talk about the process of updating her mom’s legendary cookbook plus the prayer to Mahal na Ina ng Kusina that she wrote during this process.
In this episode, the Sini Gang hangs out with mother and daughter baking duo Chef Jackie Ang Po and Kylie Po to discuss the baking life and Kylie’s most interesting birthday gift request.
The Sini Gang sits down with the owner of Zark's Burger, Zark Varona, to talk about the brand's origin, how the brand dealt with adversities, and how his stores have been adapting to the new normal.
The Sini Gang sit down and talk with small food business owners Twinkle Lacsamana of Milky Dust Donuts and Kendrick So of Le Petite Chef. They discuss the pros and cons of starting a business amidst a pandemic, and their plans of moving forward.
The Sini Gang and returning guests Spanky and Mark talk about the viral cookie scandal! They also talk about the BEST cookie brands out in the market today!
The Sini Gang is back tonight with another meaty episode! Tonight we talk about the different quarantine food trends and which food will be the next on the list, together with food blogger Fran Ang of Frannywanny!
The Sini Gang are going LIVE tonight at 8pm to sit down with KTG (Kain Tulog Gang) stalwarts Spanky Enriquez and Mark Tan (Eatsplorations) to talk about the hottest trending topic in the foodiesphere today... alam nyo na kung ano yun so please tune in!
The Sini Gang interviews the siblings behind the most controversial sardine brand in the Philippines during the ECQ - the Tung brothers. They discuss their brand executions during the quarantine, and their future plans on product development. The Tung brothers also revealed their newest biz that will help a lot of people. #SiniGang #TrypodNetwork
In this episode, the Sini Gang sit down for a zoom conversation with nutritionist and blogger Justinne Go (@babeforfood) to discuss how to keep the body’s immune system strong during the ECQ through the food we eat.
the Sini Gang talk about how the Coronavirus has affected the F&B industry in this time of social distancing and community quarantine. #SiniGang #TrypodNetwork
The Sini Gang discuss the last ever meal they would want to eat (and drink)! Is it gourmet? Is it the most expensive whisky in the world? Tune in to find out! #SiniGang #TrypodNetwork
The Sini Gang sits down with Mark Tanseco Del Rosario, founder of Let's Eat Pare. They talk about how the popular Facebook group came about, what led to its rapid growth of 175K members, the official LEP vendors, and what's the next step.
The Sini Gang tries to predict what will happen in the food scene this 2020. They discuss street food going to the forefront, cloud restaurants, and the evolution of food tourism. #SiniGang #TrypodNetwork
The Sini Gang with special guest Sanju Gopaldas of Table For Three talk about the best thing they put in their mouths for the past decade! #SiniGang #TrypodNetwork
The Sini Gang discuss their picks for favorite restaurant openings of the year, including a famous burger chain, a milk bar, and a Taiwanese dessert shop!
The Sini Gang with special guest Princess Celmea talk about proper food blogger etiquette and how social media has changed the food industry
Karla Reyes of Plaza Ham & La Petite Fromagerie joins the Sini Gang for an insightful discussion about Noche Buena classic dos and don'ts. #SiniGang #TrypodNetwork
The Sini Gang sits down with Emeka Ihedigbo, a Michelin Level Front of House expert originally from NYC and now residing in Manila, to talk about the service industry and its importance to the F&B world. #SiniGang #TrypodNetwork
The Sini Gang discusses their thoughts on what should be the national dish of the Philippines, and why should it be that certain dish. Listen to know which dish is the choice of Chef Edward, Chef Sharwin, and Pickiest Eater Richie! They also try the lastest holiday offering of Wendy's. #SiniGang #TrypodNetwork
Chef Angelo Santos joins Sini Gang members Edward and Sharwin to talk about doing a stage in 2-Michelin star Mugaritz in San Sebastian, Spain, and what it will take for Manila restaurants to earn their first Michelin Star
Ed, Sharwin, and Richie discuss balut fear factor, what to actually feed foreigners, and try the newest pizza creation out in the market. #SiniGang #TrypodNetwork
The Sini Gang talks about the restaurants they miss, restaurants that have made a comeback, and tries McDonald's newest dessert offering