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 ...

Spit-roasted pig, or lechón, is one of the most popular dishes in the Philippines. Lechón comprises a whole pig spit-roasted over charcoal and flavored with oil and spices. It's a dish typically ...