SERVING NOSTALGIA Tivoli Royale Country Club executive chef Emmanuel Jonnel Roxas with sous chef Jomhar Marcial (right) and chef de partie Reynan Pascual (left) Behind the fun and active lifestyle at Tivoli Royale Country Club is a food culture that openly embraces familiar and straightforward...
Kasubha (Wikipedia) Grandma was famous in our hometown both for dishes that were simple peasant fare as well as elaborate fiesta offerings which reflect traditions of all the segments of the population of her home province, Cavite. Caviteñas with her expertise were much in demand in the...
Cebu has long been known as a lively place filled with historical significance and a hospitable culture. From its stunning landscapes and pristine beaches to its lively celebrations like the Sinulog Festival, there’s always something about the island that marks it as a top-notch destination. But...
Intramuros, the historic walled city of Manila, has once again earned international acclaim as it secures a nomination for the prestigious title of World's Leading Tourist Attraction at the 2023 World Travel Awards. This marks the sixth consecutive year that Intramuros has been recognized on this...
EXOTIC DELIGHT Bopis is a dish made from minced pig's lungs and heart (Photo Wikipedia) As a kid, I always looked forward to Sunday family meals after six days of fish and vegetables. Besides the usual kare-kare, pochero and sinigang, Grandma often had “a little extra” like pork or beef liver...
The suspension of travel to Israel, as its war with Hamas continues to claim lhundreds of lives from both sides, has been recommended by the Philippine Embassy in Israel. According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the Philippine Embassy in Israel issued a travel advisory suggesting...
IN THE STREETS OF LONDON The Philippines booth seen at the World Travel Market 2022 (Photo Department of Tourism | Facebook) The Philippines is primed to seize the spotlight at the World Travel Market (WTM) 2023, ongoing until today at the ExCel Convention Centre in London, as the Department of...
MEET THE CHEFS Bela Rieck, Don Baldosano, Jorge Mendez, and Javier Low Inspired by the Japanese word kensu , “to bring together,” Mirèio at Raffles Makati recently presented a 12-course, eight-hands dinner featuring its executive chef Bèla Rieck, Manila’s Don Baldosano of Linamnam and Jorge...
Tourist at Kawasan Falls, Badian Cebu (Photo from Tourism Promotions Board PH) There are a lot of places to travel and enjoy in the Philippines both for locals and tourists, and when one visits the country, exploring the Visayas region will never be off the list because of its vibrant...
Pancit canton When one thinks of Victoria Court, the first thing that usually comes to mind is its reputation as a leading hotel chain that provides uniquely themed rooms for various intimate experiences. What many might not know, however, is that Victoria Court offers more than just stylish...
MASTER AND APPRENTICE Bar expert and Benilde School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management (SHRIM) educator Gioseppe Racelis and Benilde SHRIM student Sheila Marie Cervantes Sih The coming long weekend ushers in the spooky season. Whether hosting a mysterious but fun Halloween...
A TOAST TO MACAU From left: Melco Resorts and Entertainment senior vice president Kevin Benning, Tourism Congress of the Philippines president Roberto Zozobrado, Macau Government Tourism Office director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Department of Tourism NCR regional director Sharlene Batin,...
