Month: August 2018

NANAY CIRILAS’ Kapeng Barako: The Best Local Restaurant in Tagaytay? (A Review)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines, #Restaurants, Tagaytay

We are always on the look out for first places to bring our balikbayan friends to eat in Tagaytay. Sometimes, we would search TripAdvisor to cross-check recommendations. We were surprised to find that Nanay Cirilas’ Kapeng Barako is a highly rated private dining, local cuisine restaurant destination. We were skeptical about the reviews but decided … Continue reading NANAY CIRILAS’ Kapeng Barako: The Best Local Restaurant in Tagaytay? (A Review)

Ilonggo Food Company: Namit gid? (A Review)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

Ilonggo Food Company or IFC is a Negrense Filipino restaurant by Chef Rommel Hinlo. It is a sister company of Kuppa Restaurant and Cafe (located beside it). Our friends keep raving about how good the Kansi is. I love how Filipino food in BGC keeps getting better each year. Here’s what we think of IFC … … Continue reading Ilonggo Food Company: Namit gid? (A Review)

HiEx: Traveling Smart with Holiday Inn Express Newport Manila

By Monique Tendencia
Topics: #Hotels

Holiday Inn Express, the first of its kind in the Philippines, opened this July 2018. Located in Newport City, the hotel provides convenience for smart and savvy business travelers with its close proximity to the airport. This differs from the Holiday Inn in Makati, as the Express focuses on limited services at a reasonable price. … Continue reading HiEx: Traveling Smart with Holiday Inn Express Newport Manila

M Bakery Manila: Iconic ‘Sex and the City’ Cupcake Shop MAGNOLIA BAKERY Opens in Manila!

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Restaurants

As featured in 10 Best Restaurants/Cafes of One Bonifacio High Street! The cupcake shop that sparked the worldwide cupcake craze with its appearance on ‘Sex and the City’ and ‘Saturday Night Live’ is about to open its doors in BGC this August 22. M Bakery (Magnolia Bakery) is most famous for their banana pudding and Instagram-worthy … Continue reading M Bakery Manila: Iconic ‘Sex and the City’ Cupcake Shop MAGNOLIA BAKERY Opens in Manila!

ANG HULING EL BIMBO: Of Sad Homecomings #AngHulingElBimbo2018

By Monique Tendencia
Topics: Musicals

Ang Huling El Bimbo is a masterful piece of expert storytelling through the music of the Eraserheads, the most iconic rock band of the 90s. Their songs are expertly put together to build the story of friends who have lost their relationships, and their unexpected reunion years later. Ang Huling El Bimbo is the latest … Continue reading ANG HULING EL BIMBO: Of Sad Homecomings #AngHulingElBimbo2018

CRAYFISH PARTY: A True Nordic Feast @SofitelManila

By Monique Tendencia
Topics: Events

Kräftskiva (the Crayfish Party) is a typical Swedish festivity that symbolizes the end of summer for Nordic countries, usually in August. Once reserved for royalty, the crayfish eventually became popular amongst the masses after Parisians took an interest, and the rest of Europe followed suit. Now in its 6th year, NordCham Philippines in partnership with … Continue reading CRAYFISH PARTY: A True Nordic Feast @SofitelManila