When it comes to adventure, trust that Manila City has loads to offer. One can explore the historic structures in Intramuros , discover iconic masterpieces at the National Museum , read literary works at the National Library , or go on a gastronomic journey through must-visit restaurants and cafés...
When I see these items, it is close to impossible I will not drop by to try them—hamburger, fried chicken, and ribs! But my cravings vary. I can have a Big Mac attack one moment and a McChicken with extra veggies the next. It could be a Double Whopper with Cheese or a large Plant-Based Whopper or...
ILOILO CITY – Roxas City, the capital of Capiz province, was named as one of the country’s “Tastiest Travel Destinations” by travel booking website Agoda. Dubbed as the “Seafood Capital,” Agoda picked Roxas due to its fresh oysters and squid as well as a wide selection of dried fish....
MEET THE BAR EXPERT Benilde School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management (SHRIM) educator Gioseppe Racelis A mainstay served in bars the world over, the Cosmopolitan has cemented itself as a classic cocktail. It has further gained huge popularity in the 1990s due to the long-running HBO...
Driving up north gets a little sweeter this time with the opening of Cafe France newest store. Located at the Total NLEX, the café features the brand’s beloved dishes, from breakfast delights to tasty pick-me-ups and other store signatures, as well as brewed drinks and other house blends to...
One of my most favorite places in the world is San Francisco. To me, apart from the perfect weather all year round, they have one of the widest mix of cuisines from all over the world. Here, if the food isn’t good, survival is an impossibility. Add to that, my sister Mariles lives here which...
AN AFFORDABLE TREASURE Instant noodles have become a favorite go-to meal due to its easy prep time and affordability By Alma Wendy Yu There are days we do not want to spend more than 10 minutes cooking in the kitchen. After a long day, we want something quick and still filling. In these times, we...
Illustration Freepik The holiday season is upon us; it's in the cool mornings and long Christmas station ID songs that seem never-ending. And, of course, it is the time of year for special meals and Christmas food baskets. Large corporations send expensive food baskets to present and prospective...
The holiday season is all about getting together with family and friends and creating new memories. For many, the best way to make special moments is through curated food and drinks. If you’re among the many who are planning events for the festive season, a wine and cheese tasting can be the...
AN APPLE ALTERNATIVE When apples were rare, sayote was often found to be a suitable substitute even when making dessert (Photo Freepik) Apples were a real luxury when I was growing up in the 1950s. Post-war Philippine laws imposed strict import controls to conserve dollars yet favored the entry of...
Finalist Jinglin Ng NUS Baba House Since the launch of Grand Hyatt Singapore ’s “ Moments of More ” contest in late August, a total of 726 international participants have shared creative stories of their personal experiences and hidden gems in Singapore. The grand prize winner of...
ZHANGJIAJIE The author taking in the sights on top of the Avatar Hallelujah Mountains in Zhangjiajie in northwestern China's Hunan Province I remember being told once that if the history and pre-history of the Earth was quickly time lapsed in order to fit in a 24-hour period, the human race would...
