Photo from Novotel Manila The way we eat outside our private spaces has changed dramatically, restricted seating capacity, strict safety rules, and all the fuss about wearing protective gear take the joy out of experiencing a real dining ambiance. While many hotel guests are relying on delivery...
One hotel restaurant my sons and I have enjoyed over the years is Spices at the Manila Peninisula. While most luxury hotels will have a fine-dining, prestige restaurant, Manila Peninsula opted to have such a restaurant via Old Manila, and then unveiled one that celebrates regional Asian cuisine in...
Try these healthy oatmeal-based recipes Many people think oatmeal can only be eaten when it’s plain or mixed with milk or warm water. But think again. Oats are a very versatile ingredient you can use in any dish from morning to night. For over 140 years, Quaker has been filling homes with...
Nespresso expands its World Explorations range with the addition of a new and limited edition espresso coffee, the Miami Espresso The World Explorations range embodies the diversity of local coffee cultures, allowing one to explore the world through a cup of coffee, even while at home. It was...
Lyger Coffee launches first crystallized coffee in Philippine market Just because your coffee was mixed and stirred into hot or cold water, it doesn’t make it cheap instant coffee. Crystallized coffee, as opposed to powdered, prioritizes quality. Through a freeze-drying method that conserves...
A family in crisis recovers by dint of hard work, prayers, and a new food business Selina’s Inihaw na Bangus was born, as most success stories evolve, out of the family’s need to earn a little extra income on the side. Months into the pandemic, Ginger Hilario’s business of distributing...
For most food and beverage-based businesses, the pandemic has been a particularly challenging time, with both revenues and employment put on edge, constantly wondering whether they can survive the months of quarantine, alert status, and limits on customer traffic. A new restaurant group bucked the...
Just in time for the summer season! After its official business closure announcement last January , Rita's Italian Ice Philippines is back to serve Filipinos much-needed “cool treats” this summer season. Confirming this comeback is the brand’s social media post stating that it is open at UP...
The rumors are true “Whoa! May nagbago s’yo (something in you changed),” the handsome young actor Daniel Padilla coos flirtatiously to his date. “You’re not just hot. You’re… Smokin’ hot!” Turns out, it wasn’t a girl that he found irresistible. It’s the new KFC Smoky BBQ...
The provincial government of Bulacan distributed food packs to over 4,600 families in Barangays Catmon, Barihan, and Santisima Trinidad in the City of Malolos on Monday, March 14. Governor Daniel R. Fernando, together with Rowena Joson-Tiongson, Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office...
When Baba Ibazeta-Benedicto first entered the food industry, it was as a much sought-after pâtisser or pastry chef. Her Classic Confections was one of my favorite go-to’s for all kind of sweet treats and delights. Named after her father, their Nono’s chocolate oblivion has stood the test of...
The Macallan introduces its latest expression that is all about sustainability and rich cacao flavor If there is another food and drink pairing people must try, it is whiskey and chocolate. Both are bold and complement each other so well that once people had a taste of it, they’ll always ask for...
