The newest coffee shop concept of the Villar Group, Caffeena, continues its pursuit of bringing the love for caffeine and a unique cozy-café experience to the city! Boost that productivity by getting that ultimate café feels in Caffeena that are definitely a feast for the senses. The scent of...
AVANT GARDENER Yvette Tan What are some of the things you do to live comfortably when your job requires you to live in the middle of a forest? The first thing most will do is make sure that their living area is secure. This means shelter, water, heating, and if they’re lucky, a bathroom and...
With the holiday season almost done, people are going back to their usual routines. Most of you are probably driving and commuting back to the city. And if you are one to pass through EDSA, you’ll surely do a double take if you see the first-ever giant roasted chicken on an interactive LED...
7 in 10 consumers say delivery is a permanent part of their life today CONVENIENCE WINS Despite the slow return to normal, contactless services, delivery included, are here to stay In the first six months of 2022 in the region, ₱27,900 the largest single GrabMart order made. In its newly...
San Francisco by way of the stomach, but first a long, long layover in Tokyo FAST FOOD, SLOW FOOD VALUE The Super Duper Burger We decided late on where to take our yearender, yearstarter vacation. That meant all flights were going to be full and expensive! My sister Mariles, who has been in the...
Manila’s favorite Spanish chef opens a dining hotspot on Bulabog Beach as an invitation to the world CRAB LAH Sea.food by Chele’s take on an iconic Singaporean dish of shredded crab meat braised with homemade sweet chili, cilantro, and greens There’s a new perfect spot in Boracay and, like...
Tucked into the bustling city of Makati is a new gourmet spot you can't miss out on—Café Portofino. With the same brains behind well-known brands such as Figaro Coffee, Angel’s Pizza, and Tien Ma’s, there’s no denying that Café Portofino is set to deliver quality food and beverages...
We may not feel exhausted because our minds are strong. Chronic stress, however, will take its toll on our body. Each year, we have a list of New Year’s resolutions, don’t we? But let’s face it, how many from that list do we get to succeed in? What could be the reason behind our failure to...
A glance into the crystal ball of science and data to prepare for the post-pandemic year NEW META The metaverse, AI technology, sustainability, and high quality content are some of the primary trends this year “Only the unknown frightens men,” says the French poet, journalist, novelist, and...
Today, the start of a new year, we are unified by hope and willing to work toward the same goal – a better economy and a better life for all. Despite the significant increases in the prices of fuel, food, and services, 92 percent of Filipinos said they will face the new year with hope, according...
If you love your potato chips then pay close attention to congressmen starting next month. (Unsplash) The House Committee on Ways and Means chaired by Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda will start deliberations on proposed junk food taxes this 2023. “We will begin briefings on junk food taxes,...
A fantasy yearend degustation menu from some of the foremost chefs of Manila The New Year promises to be unique with the growing hope that the pandemic is close to its end. It’s hard to think of the proper way to usher in what is potentially the post-Covid era. And if there would be an...