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Text by Nikka Sarthou and Photos by Kurl Marx Mendoza Sometimes, inspiration strikes in the most unusual circumstances. For Paul Wenceslao, it happened during one of his coffee breaks. He let the idea of putting up a food business brew until he found the perfect product—pita wraps. There are only a handful of stalls that solely offer … Continue reading WRAP BATTLE: The Pita Wrap of the Filipinos @MercatoCentrale
(A Guest Blog Post by Janice Villanueva, Founder, Mommy Mundo) How do you spot a modern mom? She’s confident, self-assured, lives an active life whether that means being fit or being active in an endeavor that brings her fulfillment. She’s updated on trends and principles that will help her improve as a person and as … Continue reading Mommy Trends 2013: The Modern Mom in Manila @MommyMundo
Text by Nikka Sarthou and Photos by Kurl Marx Mendoza What if you mix a passion for food and travel? You get some sort of inspiration just like Kelvin Ngo, founder of Merry Moo. For those in the know, Merry Moo is an artisanal ice cream brand that creates fun, fresh and delicious ice cream. It is … Continue reading @MERRY_MOO: Still One of the BEST Artisan Ice Creams in Manila! @MercatoCentrale
4/16/2016 Update: VASK GALLERY: 15-Course Alamat Menu (2016) of Asia’s 39th Best Restaurant! A lot of people are excited about the must-eat place of 2013 in Manila — Chef J. Luis Gonzales’ VASK. Chef J. Luis worked for some of the top restaurants in the world — #2 El Celler de Can Roca, #3 Mugaritz, … Continue reading VASK: Traditional Basque Cuisine and Modern Gastronomy @VaskManila
The District was the perfect backdrop for our family escapade in Boracay. We love it because it is centrally located along the white beach, walking distance to yummy restaurants, and provides a happy family-friendly service. Here are some tips on how to maximize your stay in The District, Boracay… Related Blog Posts: BORACAY’s White Christmas: … Continue reading THE DISTRICT BORACAY: A Great Boracay Location for Families with Kids
Raffles & Fairmont’s SPECTRUM recently launched The Luxe Sunday Brunch to heat up The Battle for the BEST Sunday Brunch in Manila. It’s a carefully curated buffet with an interesting mix of Breakfast offerings, a Sunday BBQ Grill, Live Foie Gras station and unlimited Champagne, Singapore Sling and wine. The usual Spectrum buffet with an assorted … Continue reading RAFFLES & FAIRMONT’s SPECTRUM Luxe Sunday Champagne Brunch
Text by Nikka Sarthou and Photos by Kurl Marx Mendoza In Filipino food language, barbecue or BBQ refers to grilled meat on a stick—usually pork or chicken. It is a popular fare in the streets, in malls, in parties and other occasions. It’s convenient, tasty, and has become a favorite of many. With all the different kinds … Continue reading CUISINIERS: Have you tried the Best BBQ Pork Skewers in Manila? @MercatoCentrale
Our Awesome Planet in partnership with Caltex Philippines presents Awesome Journeys Infographics: (Download: Your Awesome Journey to San Pablo, Laguna & Quezon File for Printing) Awesome Journey Infographics Series: PAGUDPUD: Your Awesome Journey to Pagudpud (Infographic) BICOL: Awesome Journey to Bicolandia (Infographic) PAMPANGA: Your Awesome Journey to Pampanga Food Trip (Infographic) TAGAYTAY: Your Awesome Journey to Tagaytay … Continue reading QUEZON: Your Awesome Journey to San Pablo, Laguna & Quezon (Infographics)
Text by Nikka Sarthou and Photos by Kurl Marx Mendoza Singapore has its Hainanese chicken, Thailand has its Pad Thai, Vietnam has its Pho, and the Philippines has its… Well, how about some Crunchy Belly? Carnivores would crave for this unique creation by Carlo’s Kitchen. It’s a pork concoction that’s a cross between chicharon and … Continue reading CARLO’S KITCHEN: It’s Crunchy Belly Time! @MercatoCentrale
FINESTRA is the authentic Italian restaurant of Solaire Resort. One of four signature restaurants there, it boasts beautiful floor-to-ceiling windows that look out into the Manila Bay and the Solaire pool. Finestra is well-named, given that it means ‘windows’ in Italian. We just came from a recent food trip of the Veneto region in Italy, … Continue reading FINESTRA: The Finest Taste of Italy in Manila! @SolaireResort
