I remember when the first announcement that Amazon/MGM had decided to tackle He-Man, I, like so many others, was both ecstatic and more than a tad concerned. I grew up on He-Man. I had the figures, the vehicles, even Castle Greyskull itself. This was a beloved franchise from my youth and its...
Despite being a Quezon City (QC) resident, I have never really tried Some Thai, famed in Tomas Morato. I’ve heard the good reviews, but never really found the chance to try it. Luckily, after meeting Jorge Mendez at his other QC restaurant, Mugen Ramenya, I was invited to the opening of the third...
Whenever I get an invite to an event in Quezon City (QC), I always silently rejoice in my head. “Finally, a food tasting in my ‘hood,” I would say to myself. No long drives to the south for this northern journalist today. It is also a gladdening trend that more and more restaurants, both...
High above the city, where cool mountain air meets expansive sunset views, Timberland Highlands Resort in San Mateo, Rizal, offered a fresh perspective on modern weddings with “Weddings in the Highlands,” its first-ever wedding showcase held last December. Anchoring the event was Pablo Mendez...
In this forum, our top chefs come together to honor Margarita Forés, a culinary icon whose influence transcended kitchens and generations. This is a testament to the indelible mark she left on Philippine gastronomy, a legacy of bold flavors, boundless creativity, and an unwavering...
The ’ber months are here. This means it’s once again the season for parties galore! The much-anticipated countdown leading up to Yuletide in the Philippines is imbued with multi-cultural festivities from the German Octoberfest to Irish Halloween, as well as all forms of merrymaking. In the...
The Capiznons don’t like being associated with aswangs but its myths are based on some of the greatest religions, cultures, and civilizations in the world There was mysticism in Roxas City that I never knew. I grew up hearing about witches in Siquijor or aswang in Antique, but I don’t know why...
CAVITE – Authorities collared three men who allegedly stole a motorcycle in the municipality of Mendez on Thursday, Jan. 19. Mendez Municipal Police Station (MPS) identified the suspects as Kim Alegre, 20; Joshua Alegre, 18; and Jerben Barsaga, 21. Based on initial investigation, the owner...
At Jorge Mendez’s restaurant, private dining becomes refreshingly communal WHEN IT RAINS The marvelous sauce of the amaebi being poured Thanks to Filipino diners and our newfound appreciation for high-quality food as well as innovative chefs coming to the fore, the private dining sector has been...
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...
CAVITE – A toy vendor is proving that hard work attracts wealth more than any new year tradition or good luck charm. Mendez resident Leonel Orendain, 34, has gone viral after sharing on Facebook that he was able to earn P150,000 from selling plastic horns and other toys in his streetside...
She may have stumbled on her walk twice, but Tracy is definitely a stunner in that Pablo Mendez III creation October is off to a beautiful start with the coronation of Miss World Philippines 2021 at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. After being postponed many...
