‘I’ve been visiting Manila for many years, as my girlfriend Sherie is from here, and I’m really looking forward to being part of this dynamic community.’ What did food critic Sébastien Demorand have in mind when he coined the word bistronomy in 2004? I was thinking Le Servan, the French...
The Bistro Group marks three decades of serving exceptional food and service by offering 30% off at participating restaurants on Jan. 19. From introducing TGIFriday’s to the Philippines to expanding to over 25 beloved brands, The Bistro Group has revolutionized the local food and beverage scene....
Photo: Facebook | Gordon Ramsay Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay revealed plans to visit the Philippines this January via a Facebook post. The update included an image of fish and chips from the Manila location of Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill, which opened at Newport World Resorts on Aug. 31, 2024....
The Senate has approved the measure seeking to expand the provisions in Republic Act No. 11313 or the Safe Spaces Act to address gender-based online sexual harassment arising from the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies. Deputy Minority Leader Sen. Risa...
McDonald’s Philippines, led by owner George Yang, is winning over Gen Z with its latest campaign, “Mah coffee, McCafé,” which highlights affordability without compromising quality. The stronger, creamier McCafé Iced Coffee Original is now available for just P49, bringing premium coffee...
The Westin Manila, in partnership with integrative nutrition coach and raw vegan chef Mia Sison, is bringing plant-based dining to the forefront with its Green Mondays initiative at Seasonal Tastes. This limited-time buffet offering, running until Jan. 27, 2025, aims to inspire healthier eating...
F1 Hotel Manila BGC has announced its special offers and activities for January 2025, designed to create enjoyable experiences for guests. Stay in the Fort Suite and receive a 15% discount on the best available rate, along with a 20% discount at food and beverage outlets, including F All Day Dining...
The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) has announced that it will offer over 40 online courses in 2025. (Photo from UPOU Facebook page) “Let’s make 2025 your year of learning,” UPOU said in a Facebook post on Jan. 9, announcing that 44 free Massive Open Online Courses...
Jollibee has launched Fun Blocks, a new addition to its Jollibee Kids Meal lineup, offering interactive and educational play for children. The Fun Blocks collection includes various puzzle challenges designed to encourage creativity and learning through play with Jollibee and friends. The...
CHEF JOMAR LUCAS shaped the culinary creations with a fusion of Filipino and Spanish influences On Jan. 10, 2025, Chameleon Lounge Bar revealed its new delectable food and drinks, elevating the dining experience at the New Coast Hotel Manila. The newly created dishes paired with cocktails and...
A BUSTED refrigerator is a housewife's worst nightmare (Photo by nrd on Unsplash) A major nightmare for any household is opening the refrigerator door and finding it dead. That means at least a week to find a repairman and get it fixed—if you're lucky. Sometimes it means replacing the fridge...
NACIONALE BLADEWARE (Photo from www.nacionalebladeworks.com) My eyes opened to the love of the kitchen when I was working as a waiter in our Philippine restaurant in Paris. I would be in the kitchen waiting for the dishes to be cooked and plated before bringing them out to the hungry diners....
