Cinemalaya 2023: And the Winners are…

Cinemalaya 19th Edition Philippine Independent Film Festival, with the theme “ilumiNasyon,” was a success! It was held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City from August 4 to 13, 2023, featuring 10 full-length films and 10 short films in competition. This was my third year supporting Cinemalaya as a media partner, and … Continue reading Cinemalaya 2023: And the Winners are…

Greyhound Cafe Manila: Authentic Thai SELECT Restaurant in SM Aura

Greyhound Cafe is known for its modern take on authentic Thai cuisine, inspired by its fashion roots and Bangkok street food vibes. The flagship SM Aura branch was recently awarded the Thai SELECT Authentic Seal of approval, which means that they use ingredients sourced from Thailand, have a Thai chef in the kitchen, and provide … Continue reading Greyhound Cafe Manila: Authentic Thai SELECT Restaurant in SM Aura

EL BORN: Best Catalan Cuisine in Manila!

El Born features Catalan cuisine (not Spanish) by Catalan chef David Amoros and his wife Ivone. It is inspired by the hip district of El Born in Barcelona. This is our favorite part of Barcelona because it still has a slightly “ghetto” feel, but it has been gentrified and has some of the best restaurants … Continue reading EL BORN: Best Catalan Cuisine in Manila!

NARA THAI Manila: Authentic Thai SELECT Restaurant in Megamall

Nara Thai, a Bangkok-based restaurant that was voted the city’s best in 2003, has a Manila branch that is certified with a Thai SELECT seal from the Royal Thai embassy. The restaurant’s name is a tribute to one of its founders, Narawadee Srikarnchana. The Philippine franchise was launched in 2018 by Filipina entrepreneur Sheila Romero, … Continue reading NARA THAI Manila: Authentic Thai SELECT Restaurant in Megamall

Mango Tree Manila: Authentic Thai SELECT Restaurant in BGC!

Mango Tree Manila is a world-class Thai restaurant franchised by restaurateurs Eric and Emelda Teng. It showcases the best of all four regions of Thailand, and its flagship branch at Bonifacio High Street Central is certified by Thai SELECT Philippines for its authentic ingredients and flavors. A casual fine dining restaurant with the tagline “Thai … Continue reading Mango Tree Manila: Authentic Thai SELECT Restaurant in BGC!