Haidilao Hot Pot is expanding its presence in the Philippines with the opening of its second branch at Robinsons Galleria on Jan. 31, 2025. Located on Level 2 of the Robinsons Galleria Veranda, the new restaurant brings the internationally renowned hot pot chain closer to diners from Greenhills,...
When Maxine and Rich Sanz visited Japan back in 2016, one of their stops found them in Kyoto where they enjoyed a Sukiyaki dinner that was served dry-style, with rice on the side. Maxine was waiting for the traditional soup to come and was told that was the meal, as it was Kyoto-style sukiyaki....
GENTLEMAN FARMER Lolo Andoy helped in the rice field and drove a calesa for extra income between planting and harvesting seasons The love story of Lolo Andoy and Lola Tina, typical of their time at the start of the 20th century, could inspire today’s young men and women to be good, honest, brave,...
The intrigue is understandable—Michelin stars are the pinnacle of culinary recognition, and the possibility of the Philippines joining the ranks of Michelin-starred destinations is thrilling. Whispers have been circulating in Manila’s culinary circles: “Have you heard? A Michelin inspector...
Lottery firm Pacific Online Systems Corporation (POSC) is investing P150 million to diversify into the online gaming business through the acquisition of a 37.5 percent stake in the owner of Buenas e-casino. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the firm said it has entered into an...
If there’s one thing Chinese New Year (CNY) symbolizes, it’s a fresh start to the many exciting possibilities it brings for us. Gathering friends and family for a hearty meal, the dishes on a lauriat table are ordered for what they symbolize. View this post on Instagram A post shared by...
Wolfgang Zwiener, the visionary founder of Wolfgang’s Steakhouse, passed away on Jan. 23 in Hawaii at the age of 85. The announcement was made today, January 27, on the official Facebook page of Wolfgang Steakhouse PH. Zwiener, a veteran of the food and beverage industry with more than six...
Master Chocolatier Christian Valdez holds up a mould of fruit and nut bars. Iskaparate.com offered a sweet and delicious start to the year with a chocolate making workshop for its members. Titled “Welcome to an Exclusive Chocolate Atelier: A Chocoholic’s Dream Class,” the exclusive event was...
Maison Hennessy has unveiled a vibrant limited-edition collaboration with celebrated Chinese fashion designer Shuting Qiu in honor of the Year of the Snake. The collection, titled Reimagination, features distinctive carafe designs for Hennessy’s VSOP, X.O, and Paradis cognacs, blending Chinese...
Media and guests were treated to a screening of Ginebra San Miguel’s newest commercial, “Kabayani Kita sa One Ginebra Nation,” at Red Carpet Cinema, Shangri-La Plaza. The enduring Filipino spirit of bayanihan takes center stage in a campaign celebrating everyday acts of heroism, proving...
La Casa Del Habano is located on the second floor of the Ayala Triangle Tower. If you were to go by the name alone and its global reputation, you could be excused for thinking it’s a cigar shop, a cigar bar, or a bastion of testosterone-fueled masculinity. And yes, to an extent, it is all that,...
As the Lunar New Year approaches, Newport World Resorts in Pasay City is preparing to celebrate with a blend of culinary offerings and traditional performances. Spanning multiple venues, the events aim to honor cultural traditions while showcasing the resort’s diverse dining options. Culinary...
