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. ...

Whisk together cold water and 2 tablespoons of the salt in a very large bowl until dissolved. Add papaya, and soak, covered, in refrigerator for 12 hours. Remove papaya from water; place in a kitchen ...

A guide to the newest places to eat and drink. Combo plates let you get a little bit of everything. Photograph courtesy of Kuya Ja’s Lechon Belly. The team knew they were onto something when they ...

Suckling pig is a fierce contender in the unending debate over the Philippines’ national dish. It impresses not only with its cultural theatrics – spit-roasting a whole pig over dancing flames has ...