The moment you step into Rhea SyCip’s Flour Pot in BGC, the word that will pop into your mind—at the risk of being called a “tito”—is “maaliwalas.” The Filipino language is truly wonderful, and can encapsulate in one word such feelings that I felt entering the space. In English, it...
Twin Lakes Tagaytay is marking another milestone as it prepares for its Grape Harvest Festival on May 9, a seasonal event that signals both the yield of its vineyard and the progress of a long-term vision. At a press conference held April 29 at Twin Lakes, members of the media were given an early...
It had been a while since I last thought about Ogawa. For many who have been dining around Metro Manila long enough, Ogawa Traditional Japanese Restaurant is one of those names that stayed in circulation. Now, it returns, reopening in a new space at the upper ground floor of The Shoppes at Park...
Mak 's Noodle, a famed Cantonese wonton noodle establishment, opened its second location in the Philippines last April 16, at Level 2, North Main Mall, SM Mall of Asia. The legendary food house is rooted in family recipes. In 1968, it opened its first store in Gilman Street, Central, Hong...
Mother’s Day plans tend to circle back to the same question: where to take her. At Kusina Sea Kitchens in Hilton Manila, the answer this year is a full buffet built around seafood, desserts, and a few added touches. On May 10, the restaurant is offering a Mother’s Day spread priced at P3,500...
It was a weekday, and the mood was light. Dinner with industry friends is almost always the same—good food, great conversation, a few laughs thrown across the table. That night, inside Izakaya Geronimo in Bonifacio Global City, the vibe was cozy and relaxed. For a first visit, it felt like I had...
Filipino food continues to find new ground, both at home and beyond. At the 18th Philippine Food Expo, that momentum was on full display. Held from April 17 to 19 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila, the event drew more than 26,000 visitors, bringing together producers, chefs, and industry...
Afternoons by the bay usually call for something slow, maybe coffee, maybe dessert. At Conrad Manila, it now comes with a bit more spectacle. The hotel’s Brasserie on 3 has rolled out “Wonderland Reverie,” a weekend dessert buffet built around the world of Alice in Wonderland, with themed...
Some drinks come with instructions. Others come with personality. Starbucks is coming out with a new limited-time beverage lineup inspired by "The Devil Wears Prada 2," bringing four character-based drinks to stores in the Philippines starting April 29. The collection takes cues from the film’s...
Mornings at Ayala Triangle Gardens usually start the same way, coffee in hand, a quick walk before the day picks up. At Rumba, there is now another option to begin with. The Spanish-Mediterranean restaurant has introduced a breakfast menu, now served daily from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., adding an earlier...
“What did you do on your birthday?” I have been frequently asked this whole month. This author turned 40—the big four-oh—early this April, and I would inevitably answer, “Oh, I was just at home the whole day with my family and cat.” Spending nigh on two decades as a journalist, often...
Gordon Ramsay Bar and Grill Philippines is set to launch a limited-time Idiot Sandwich pop-up in Bonifacio Global City, marking the first standalone activation of the concept globally. The outdoor pop-up, located adjacent to Uptown Mall, is part of a partnership that brings the chef’s widely...
