Two celebrated authors from Japan with their latest, and one novel set in California, written by a British author and screenwriter. There’s much to savor in the pages of these three mystery thrillers. Hotel Lucky Seven by Kotaro Isaka Our writer Kotaro Isaka is perhaps best...
Tiong Bahru Bakery (TBB), an artisanal French bakery from Singapore, has opened its first international location in Bonifacio Global City (BGC). The bakery, which has earned a strong reputation in Singapore since its founding in 2012, is known for its high-quality croissants and viennoiseries,...
The year has just started. It is the perfect time to check the kitchen for items that need replacing or upgrading. Every home needs a potato peeler. It is one of the most-used small kitchen tools. It is also so inexpensive yet often absent in Filipino kitchens. The lame excuse by many is that it is...
‘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....
In March 2022, Leidemor Bartolome traveled to the U.S. for amission: to take her late mother’s ashes home. But what was already a difficult journey took an unexpected turn. She and her father were involved in a car accident that left them injured and facing nearly ₱2 million in medical...
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....
In its second year, Sining Filipina is pushing for women artists to interpret what it means to be a woman at the forefront of sustainability through its theme “Her Earth, Her Future.” Calling all Filipina artists! Sining Filipina, the Philippines’ first nationwide, all-women art...
Antique’s Patadyong In its latest effort to promote our local culture, Cebu Pacific unveiled QR flight codes patterned after the traditional weaves of various local communities. Made in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology Philippine Textile Research...
UNTOUCHED PARADISE Verde Island Passage provides visitors with an understanding of how important marine conservation can be for a thriving ecosystem Sustainable and purposeful travel Travelers don’t just want to visit new places, they want to have meaningful experiences that make them feel...
BREATHTAKING VIEWS Whisk yourself over 6,449 miles away in Italy Images from Freepik If you could close your eyes now and find yourself whisked away to whichever location around the world in the blink of an eye, where would you be once you open your eyes? Would you be sipping on a glass of...
LEADING THE HELM The Ruth Foundation founder and president Dr. Rumalie Corvera In 2012, Dr. Rumalie Corvera launched the Ruth Foundation. Operations formally commenced by Jan. 2013. Its vision ever since has been to provide palliative and hospice care to those with life-limiting illnesses,...