Tucked in the heart of Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong, lies one of the city’s best-kept secrets: a luxurious urban escape at The Westin Manila. From its opulent interiors to the sensory delights of its amenities and offerings, the 32-storey property promises the ultimate hospitality experience,...
Both chefs are superstars in global cuisines, but also staunch sustainability advocates, who work closely with farmers to explore and elevate food possibilities beyond cooking and eating, but also food production and the welfare of farmers. Happening tonight, Aug. 26, at chef Chele Gonzalez’s...
What makes a great fine dining restaurant? This is the question I asked myself when Arch. Carlo Calma sent me an invitation to dine at Asador Alfonso before it opened to the public in May 2024. Value for money? Taste? Proximity? Why go to a destination fine dining restaurant when you can...
Chef Chele Gonzalez of Samira, busy working in the kitchen to feed the hungry guests Led by Chef Chele Gonzalez, known for his modern take on traditional dishes, Samira by Chele Gonzalez at Anya Resort Tagaytay offers a new menu for 2024. Highlighting Spanish cuisine and grilling techniques, the...
Ashton, a full-service ISO-certified distributor of surfacing and home products founded in 1995, launched the Le Chic and Urban Crush Collections of Silestone by Cosentino in the recently held “Beyond the Surface: A Culinary Experience with Silestone and Dekton.” The event featured an intimate...
Anya Resort Tagaytay, a relaxed, elegant, and premier resort hotel under the management of Anya Hospitality Group (AHG) and a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), has been awarded as the Philippines’ Leading Boutique Resort in this year’s World Travel Awards. This award is a...
Manila’s favorite Spanish chef opens a dining hotspot on Bulabog Beach as an invitation to the world CRAB LAH Sea.food by Chele’s take on an iconic Singaporean dish of shredded crab meat braised with homemade sweet chili, cilantro, and greens There’s a new perfect spot in Boracay and, like...
Among the sectors most affected by the health crisis is food. What are the motivations and eating habits of diners today? How has the ongoing pandemic changed food preparation and preferences? How are chefs making food extra? These are some of the important questions whose answers are shaping the...
Leveling up that staycation dining experience For most people who live in Metro Manila, there is perhaps no easier getaway from the city’s now-back-to-almost-normal hustle and bustle than Tagaytay. Roughly two hours away from the metro in ideal, weekday traffic, Tagaytay is a haven for foodies...
The Spanish chef tells his gastronomic tale in ‘Re-Encounters,’ his latest tasting menu that takes diners on a culinary journey to the Basque region INSIDE THE GALLERY The restaurant, conceptualized by partner-owner architect Carlo Calma, features warm wood textures and furniture by Kenneth...
Technology is changing everything in our world. How is it changing our food? We turn to our favorite chefs for answers I think technology will facilitate easier access to food, hence the success of the delivery apps. There are definitely more ingenious ways we can use technology to advance food and...
The chef releases a line of wagyu products and a new burnt Basque cheesecake flavor LOVE FOR EVERYTHING FILIPINO Chef Chele, on the left, with Rica Buenaflor harvesting gabi leaves from a field at Baranggay Lanipga, Camarines Sur, to use as an ingredient to make what he calls 'real' laing. (Photo...
