It was a quiet Sunday in 2009, a day of reprieve for business journalists enjoying a brief ceasefire from the endless churn of the financial markets. But one reporter’s weekend “me time” at the familiar, bustling SM North EDSA was about to take an unexpected turn. Suddenly, she spotted them:...
ILIGAN CITY – A couple was found dead inside their restaurant in Marawi City on Friday morning, May 16. Police identified the victims as Bairah Sangcaan Monte and Usodan Hadjicaya Monte, owners of B&E Inasal sa Sarimanok. Concerned individuals found their bodies and reported their grim discovery...
Foodprints woke up once again! This is my show on the Metro Channel where I go to a city (here and abroad) and feature food that viewers can get tips from. It’s basically telling people where to find delicious food. The show was on vacation for a few years until I got a call from Gie Interior of...
By JINGGOY SALVADOR The author with James Mcgrath's artwork Falling flowers, Versailles at the Oriental Club Taipei, an exciting city to visit in Southeast Asia. Culturally rich, historically appealing, a gourmand’s paradise, with a vibrant entertainment scene, it’s luring in the crowd....
The Chinese restaurant Jasmine at the New World Makati has some history with my three sons and me. For more years than I’d like to count, it’s been a reliable go-to when we’re thinking dim sum or Cantonese cuisine for a regular Sunday lunch or a special occasion. If you asked us to list our...
The self-styled "Three Musketeers" behind the new BGC eatery, Bolero at Verve Tower 2, are Chef Fernando Alcalá, Felipe Diaz de Miranda, and Luis de Isasa Muñoz. While one might trace their origins back to Spain, they would be the first to clarify that Bolero is not a Spanish...
The retail electricity supplier (RES) arm of Aboitiz Power Corporation has inked a deal to supply the electricity needs of NoBia Inc., the commissary support to the Max’s group of restaurants. In a statement to the media, Aboitiz Power noted that it will satiate the power needs of NoBia –...
Joining forces for a fusion of culinary magic, Kaya and Serenitea are introducing the irresistible KimCheese Snacks with two delectable offerings: KimCheese Fries and KimCheese Chicken Poppers. Launching today, Sept. 15, this collaboration combines the bold flavors of the Korean restaurant’s...
Being the largest continent in the world, Asia is home to the most vibrant cultures and stories that make it one of the most colorful places in the world. Its sense of diversity is also mirrored by the food it puts on its table. One can get an instant history lesson by feasting on its many...
Tagaytay, known for its picturesque landscapes and cool climate, has always been a favorite getaway spot for urban dwellers seeking a break from the busy city life of Metro Manila. Now, it has become the newest dining destination with a touch of nostalgia with the opening of My Country House...
Craving for that coastal seafood and barbecue experience but don’t have the time to drive long hours? Chef Robby Goco brings the good-old surf and turf dining experience with ROB’S (Ribs, Oysters, and Bourbon Shack) in the city. Located on the second floor of Newport Mall in Pasay City, ROB’S...
LOPEZ, Quezon – Two persons were injured after a Liquefied Petroleum Gas tank in a pizza and pasta restaurant in Barangay Poblacion here exploded on Wednesday morning, July 5. Authorities identified the injured as Shairia Manuel Panganiban, 20, kitchen staff, from Calauag town, this province,...
