One of the things that I was really, really looking forward to while planning our Japan trip was the food. I heard that just about every kind of food in Japan tastes like heaven, whether it’s on a stick and sold on the streets, or served on a shiny plate in a 5-star restaurant. That’s why …
Walking around Mong Kok requires a lot of energy. As one of the busiest streets in Hong Kong and the world, there is so much activity, that it’s impossible to just stay still. After our side trip to Tung Choi street in Mong Kok where Mike, Paula, Eric, and I checked out the Goldfish Market and …
Sometimes, it’s the simplest things that surprise you, like a common dish made uncommonly excellent. Located in Kapitolyo, a residential village turned foodie haven in Pasig, Locavore is a Filipino restaurant and gastropub that’s definitely full of pleasant surprises. They take your grandma’s made-from-scratch recipes and give it a dash of personality and creativity, and …
The concept of making your own pizza isn’t really new in the Philippine food scene. Last year, the restaurant Project Pie made a huge splash because of their “customizable” pizza — for a fixed price, customers can choose the toppings they want on their pizza, giving them pride and satisfaction as they say “I made …
Every year, Town & Country magazine hosts the Fabulous Food Affair where the country’s best and most renowned chefs gather in one venue to let Manila’s elite, as well as various gastronomes, sample their delicious creations. This year was my first time to attend this epicurean experience, which was held at the Raffles ballroom of …
Kenneth Cole has re-opened its store at the Power Plant mall in Rockwell last August 15, and the store looks just as stylish as the clothes and accessories in it! Photo credit: Daniel Tan Photography Photo credit: Daniel Tan Photography Photo credit: Daniel Tan Photography Photo credit: Daniel Tan Photography The newly-renovated store is brightly …
Angkor Wat is great, yes. But is there anything else to do in Cambodia aside from traversing temples? In my 5-day trip to Siem Reap, my girlfriends and I discovered that there are other things to see in the city other than pagodas and bas-relief structures that are just as interesting and fun. When …
Going from one temple to another is no joke. A full day of touring Cambodia’s prodigious architectural sites can leave one feeling famished. Thankfully, the streets of Siem Reap are abounding in restaurants that are both interesting and reasonably priced! Here, you can find ritzy cocktail bars, laid-back pubs, diverse international fare, authentic Khmer cuisine, …
Let’s face it: hotel buffets don’t come cheap. Those rare times that I have eaten at hotel buffets were only because they were complimentary or someone was kind enough to foot the bill. Buffets in 3- to 5-star hotels here in Manila are priced between PHP 1,500 to PHP 3,500 per person! For that amount, …
This view is becoming one of the most popular — not to mention, most photographed — views of Metro Manila today: This spectacular view is what one can have a glimpse of at 71 Gramercy, a New York-style bar-slash-restaurant located at the top floor of the Gramercy Residences, the tallest residential tower in the country. …
