What makes a great fine dining restaurant? This is the question I asked myself when Arch. Carlo Calma sent me an invitation to dine at Asador Alfonso before it opened to the public in May 2024. Value for money? Taste? Proximity? Why go to a destination fine dining restaurant when you can...
Stepping inside a Crate and Barrel store evokes a distinct feeling—one that exudes calmness, refinement, and, most of all, design inspiration. Each step transforms the inviting space into a landscape of contemporary comfort, where every piece of furniture tells a story. The season's highlight,...
The Center for Culinary Arts (CCA) Manila hosted a one-day conference dubbed The Future of Food powered by Courage Asia. Discussed in the conference was a range of topics that give insight into improving not only the business side of the industry, but also looking back to traditions in search of...
Ashton, a full-service ISO-certified distributor of surfacing and home products founded in 1995, launched the Le Chic and Urban Crush Collections of Silestone by Cosentino in the recently held “Beyond the Surface: A Culinary Experience with Silestone and Dekton.” The event featured an intimate...
Casa Buenas (Photo courtesy of Newport World Resorts) If you're planning an unforgettable Valentine's Day celebration, look no further than “La Seranata,” Casa Buenas' 7-course dinner curated and prepared by Newport World Resorts' culinary maestros. The exclusive menu, crafted by Casa Buenas'...
Two widely celebrated occasions are on the horizon this February, marking a month of festivities at the iconic Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria. The first event is the Chinese New Year on the 10th, a highly auspicious day as it heralds the arrival of the Year of the Wood Dragon. Following closely on...
Renowned for connecting people through the language of ramen, Ramen Nagi has become a beacon of excellence and innovation in the culinary scene. As the restaurant marks its remarkable 10-year journey in the Philippines, the celebration culminates with an exclusive treat today, Dec. 15, 2023. For a...
Chef Tatung adds another accolade to his belt as his book "Simpol Dishkarte" wins the 2023 Best Celebrity Book in the World at the 29th World Gourmand Awards held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Nov. 28, 2023. Granting the title of "Best in the World" since 1995, the World Gourmand Awards were founded...
With its recent launch, Johnnie Walker introduced the limited-edition Johnnie Walker Blue Label Elusive Umami with "A Feast for the Senses," an exclusive eight-hands tasting event held at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel in Makati. Guests enjoyed a culinary experience through a collaboration with...
AN INTIMATE SPACE D’Chef Mady Café has a warm and nurturing vibe Loyal customers describe their experience at D’Chef Mady Café as warm, nurturing, and uplifting. More than just a place to dine or enjoy a cup of coffee, this cafe is your sanctuary to de-stress, breathe, and find...
Hailing from Turin, Italy, a historic city renowned for its architecture and cuisine, Chef Andrea Spagoni embarked on his culinary odyssey in the most authentic of settings: his grandmother's traditional Piedmontese kitchen. Piedmont, the birthplace of Italy's slow food movement, instilled in him a...
The Center for Culinary Arts (CCA) Manila has relocated from its renowned Katipunan address to a new home in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, nestled within the University of the Philippines BGC campus. The new site boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including a 500-sqm. main kitchen with 45...
