HIGH FIVE Five out of the seven dishes at Off Menu 2023: (clockwise from top) Duck Confit Chukado , Nyumen , Terrine , Braised Beef Tongue on a Boat of Crispy Masala, and Kilawing Tomo Ordering “off menu” is asking for something extra. Anchored on the same concept it was named after, Tatler...
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...
Short of a year since Chef Luis Martinez opened Terraza Martinez at Shangri-la the Fort, Bonifacio Global City (BGC), and the Spanish-Mediterranean restaurant has been raking in praises from the residents of Taguig and health-conscious diners alike. MEET THE CHEF Terraza Martinez executive chef and...
THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT AIM president and dean Dr. Jikyeong Kang (seated, fifth from right) with the double-degree program’s pioneering undergraduate students and staff at the convocation ceremony Filipinos have a flair for business. Becoming the boss of your own operation, having a stable income...
Deep-fried crispy enoki and shiitake golden mushrooms Relations between the Philippines and China span over several centuries and have been, for the most part, recent territorial disputes notwithstanding, cordial and warm. Before the Spanish colonization, the existence of various pre-colonial...
CALLOS DELICIOSO! A sensational mix of flavors simmer together to make the perfect callos dish An indispensable part of cultural identity, food connects families, friends, and even entire nations and generations. “What we consume, how we acquire it, who prepares it, who’s at the table, and who...
PARAGON OF BEAUTY Japan has always had a fascination for beauty, which geishas represented From the breathtaking cherry blossoms to the extensive subculture of anime, bullet trains, and kawaii, everything about Japan is charming. The East Asian country is all for beauty—but not the...
Overabundance is part of Philippine food culture. A Filipino spread is composed of flavorful dishes served in volumes. Our penchant for excess is reflected in the way we enjoy buffets and eat-all-you-can restaurants. We are so fond of the dining experience that we incorporate it with other popular...
From theater to television star, Kim Seon-ho has emerged as one of South Korea’s most promising talents, captivating audiences everywhere with his innocent charm and phenomenal acting skills. The artist, who rose to fame for his portrayal of Han Ji-Pyeong in the 2020 drama *Start-Up*, paid the...
GOING FOR ACCURACY Javier Parisi wearing a leather cap designed by Helen Anderson, an art school buddy of John Lennon Has there been any other English rock band that could match the charisma and influence of the cultural phenomenon that is the Beatles? The Fab Four who shaped the landscape of...
MEET THE ARTISTS From left: Macoy Villanueva a.k.a. Macoy Dubs, Tina Boado, and Roanne Carreon In the age of social media, everyone wants to be an influencer, a YouTuber, or a content creator, a person who publishes digital content for a living. The term content creation has blown up, especially...
MEET THE ARTISTS Neptalie Aunzo, Daniel Dumaguit, and Ferdinand Sanchez Fires are raging, glaciers are melting, oceans are rising, storms are getting more severe, and droughts are extending longer than usual. The world is sick. The average global temperature has increased by 1.1°C since 1880....