Flame at Discovery Primea is one of those restaurants that always warrants a return visit. Beyond its polished dining room, the restaurant offers some of the finest views in Makati. Look out through its floor-to-ceiling windows, or step onto the adjoining alfresco lounge for a breath of fresh air,...
Straight off its newly minted inclusion in Asia 's 50 Best Bars 51-100 list, we made our way last July 15 to one of Manila 's nightlife hotspots, Poblacion in Makati, to revisit The Spirits Library. As if earning a place on one of the region 's most prestigious bar rankings wasn...
Fundador is commemorating Spain’s 2026 FIFA World Cup championship with the release of Edición Campeones del Mundo 2026, a limited-edition bottle honoring the country’s victory while marking a milestone in the brandy maker’s nearly 300-year history. The commemorative release celebrates...
Coffee is taking center stage at SM Supermalls this July as the mall operator rolls out Coffee Fest 2026, a nationwide celebration highlighting the country 's growing café culture, local coffee brands, and specialty roasters. Running throughout the month, the festival features coffee fairs,...
Despite my recent consistent praise for the burgeoning dining scene in Quezon City—biased for sure, as I live in the city—I still have to admit that dining in the south, Makati to be exact, remains as exciting and invigorating as ever. Case in point, Restaurant Idalia in Salcedo Village....
For someone who lives in the northern part of Metro Manila, a trip to Alabang sometimes feels like you need a passport. Between the distance and the traffic, it’s not exactly the kind of drive you make on a whim. But every now and then, there’s a meal worth heading south for. That was the case...
I 've written many times about how Quezon City (QC) is making a strong case for itself as Metro Manila 's next great food-and-drink destination. Curio by Bettina Arguelles. Chef Jorge Mendez 's Pinoy Accent and Mugen Ramenya. Jan Lee Anicas ' Bakuran Tasting Club in Project 8....
For many Starbucks regulars, collecting Stars has become second nature. Order a coffee, scan the app, watch the points add up, then wait until you 've earned enough for a free drink. Soon, that routine will change. Beginning July 21, Starbucks Philippines is rolling out a refreshed Starbucks...
The Philippine Cocktail Fiesta is taking its biggest step yet, and it 's heading south. After a successful inaugural edition in Metro Manila last year, the country 's largest cocktail festival will make Cebu its first host city outside the capital when it returns from Nov. 13 to 15....
For decades, McDonald’s fries have been part of everyday moments, from after-school hangouts and road trips, to movie nights and late-night food runs. Now, McDonald’s Philippines is looking at that experience through the lens of one of today’s biggest cultural conversations: artificial...
Whisky can come with a certain reputation: serious, intimidating, perhaps best saved for special occasions. The newly opened The Whisky Bar at Gateway Mall 2 in Quezon City is taking a more casual approach, putting refreshing highballs, premium pours, and familiar cocktails within easy reach....
President Marcos ' choice to lead the Department of Health (DOH) is not a career politician or a former Cabinet member, but a veteran orthopedic surgeon and hospital administrator who has spent more than three decades in public healthcare. Dr. Jose Brittanio S. Pujalte Jr., who was appointed...
