News
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Best “New Restaurant” of New York Metromix 2012
February 9, 2012Maharlika was awarded best “New Restaurant” of 2012 by Metromix New York! Despite heavy competition from notable contenders Coppelia (Julian Medina), The Dutch (Andrew Carmellini), Fatty ‘Cue (Zak Pelaccio) and Redfarm we were able to pull through with an underdog victory in pre-fame Pacquiao fashion. A win of this magnitude would not be possible [...]
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The New York Times $25 and Under
December 28, 2011This past November, fellow Filipina and writer Ligaya Mishan gave us a comprehensive review for the NY Times’s $25 and Under for our notable cuisine and Filipino kitsch. It is truly an honor to be recognized for all our efforts and to uplift Filipino cuisine to the upper echelon of New York dining. In closing, [...]
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A little help from our priends…
August 25, 2011Just saying thank you to all who have come to support, spread the word and provide us with constructive criticisms. We appreciate all your time and efforts. Whew. Back to the kitchen.
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Little Manila aka East Village
August 3, 2011The East Village was really good to us and we are so happy to be back home. A big thank you to Grubstreet for their announcement on our new address. Maharlika is baaaaaaack! When I first moved to New York, 13 years ago, I was pretty overwhelmed by the streets and getting around. Yet, at [...]
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Fathers Day…with Maharlika
June 14, 2011People often ask if I went to culinary school or if I’m “trained”. The answer is no and yes! No, I didn’t go to culinary school, but I was trained how to shop, cook and enjoy Philippine cuisine. From a young age, my dad taught me all the basics with food. He showed me how [...]
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Tasting Table…Maraming Salamat
June 11, 2011We were kind of nervous when we heard that Tasting Table had come to 5ninth + Maharlika. Admittedly, there are a few kinks we were/are trying to iron out. No one said being a pop-up was easy. You can’t offer your staff a full-time job, there are no “on-calls” if someone is sick, and you [...]
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Welcome!
June 11, 2011Thanks to all who have come and a big welcome to new and returning guests.
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52 bartenders walk in to a bar….
June 10, 2011…52 Bartenders hand-picked by Jordanna Rothman + TimeOut New York! What’s the subject? What else? Bars & Booze! Take a read at what these top 52 New York Bartenders–including our very own Enzo Lim– think of when you order your drink, what drink they prefer, and what is the craziest thing they every witnessed at [...]
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Looks like an Endless Simmer…
June 9, 2011Eggs Imelda We love being a part of the Pinoy community and all of our idiosyncrasies. While I can’t speak for Enzo, I can speak to being Fil-Am and the push and pull of being both American and Filipino. What is our identity? How do I keep my Filipino values in this modern [...]
