Month: October 2024

First Sapporo Beerfest: Best Japanese Octoberfest in Manila! @HotelOkura

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

Sapporo Beer Festival, Manila’s first Japanese Oktoberfest, featured unlimited tastings of Sapporo Premium Beer paired with a curated selection of gourmet dishes by the chefs at Yawaragi, Hotel Okura—an evening where Japanese beer and culinary mastery came together. Held in September, it was the perfect event to kick off Oktoberfest season in Manila against the … Continue reading First Sapporo Beerfest: Best Japanese Octoberfest in Manila! @HotelOkura

8 Lessons from the P&G Grand Reunion!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

The P&G Grand Reunion was both emotional and insightful as we reflected on life after P&G. I had eagerly anticipated reconnecting with all the Proctoids—my P&G colleagues, mentors, friends, and teammates from my years at the Tondo and Cabuyao plants, the General Office, the IT organization, and the launch of Global Business Services. I left … Continue reading 8 Lessons from the P&G Grand Reunion!

Seatrace International: Philippine Sustainability Movement Event 2024

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Philippines

SeaTrace International and Marriott Manila held the 9th “Philippine Sustainability Movement Event”. The event brought together key stakeholders from the Philippines and and foreign governments, embassies, chambers of commerce, environmental organizations, and the commercial sector, particularly in the hospitality and culinary industries, to stress the need for environmentally friendly sourcing and sustainable supply chains, with … Continue reading Seatrace International: Philippine Sustainability Movement Event 2024

ELEMENTS by Chef Gerard: Falling in love with French-Japanese Cuisine!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

Elements by Chef Gerard delivered one of our best wine dinners this year. We fell in love with his dishes, which highlight top-quality Japanese ingredients prepared with traditional techniques and sauces. Standout dishes included the dry-aged chutoro, signature smoked eel, and the main highlight, the Saga Wagyu A5 striploin. The wine pairing was perfect, starting … Continue reading ELEMENTS by Chef Gerard: Falling in love with French-Japanese Cuisine!

Announcing…. Ultimate Taste Test 2024! (Now Open to the Public)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

Due to insistent public demand, we will be selling tickets for Php1,200/ foodie judge in November but you can already reserve the P800 early bird rate with Rache +63 917 5318949. Ultimate Taste Test 2024 is a thanksgiving celebration of the success of home-based food entrepreneurs, start-ups and the latest food innovations in Manila! We are … Continue reading Announcing…. Ultimate Taste Test 2024! (Now Open to the Public)

Trending… Tarta de Queso vs. Burnt Basque by Chef Chele

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

Tarta de Queso is now a trending dessert in both Spain and Manila, while Burnt Basque Cheesecake, popularized by La Viña in San Sebastián, had its moment there and more recently became a pandemic favorite in Manila. Here’s what this cheesecake trend is all about … BASQUE CHEESECAKE in San Sebastian During my recent trip … Continue reading Trending… Tarta de Queso vs. Burnt Basque by Chef Chele

Mama Lou’s Premio x One World Deli x Don Revy (Photo Essay)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

Mama Lou’s Premio Ristorante hosted a one-night-only “Around the Globe” collaboration with One World Deli and Don Revy on October 10, 2024, in Alabang. The event featured Chef Migs Gianan, corporate chef of One World Deli and professional carnivore, Chef Nadine, pasta and pizza culinary head for PYC Foods, and Chef Karl, executive chef of … Continue reading Mama Lou’s Premio x One World Deli x Don Revy (Photo Essay)

KIWAMI BGC 2.0: What’s New and Next-Level in the Revamp?

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

Kiwami in BGC, since opening at the tail end of the pandemic in 2021, has become our favorite Japanese food hall in Manila. Now, after three years, they’ve elevated the ambiance with autumn-inspired décor and more open spaces. They’ve also introduced Hachibei’s large plates, perfect for family-style sharing with meat-focused centerpieces for celebrations, along with … Continue reading KIWAMI BGC 2.0: What’s New and Next-Level in the Revamp?

Tequila 101: Understanding Blue Agave, Mezcal and Extra Añejo

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

Tequila has long been associated with memories of shots accompanied by lime and salt, guaranteed to get the party started. My partner, JoMag, is a huge tequila fan and became legendary for having shots during business meetings in his Potato Corner days. Back then, it was all about rituals, partying, and a guaranteed way to … Continue reading Tequila 101: Understanding Blue Agave, Mezcal and Extra Añejo

GLOBE Roaming Explained! Why #RoamwithGlobe on your Next Travel?

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

Roaming while traveling has become a must to stay connected, share real-time updates with friends using #happeningnow, and safely navigate your destination. If you’re a GLOBE subscriber, you’ll be glad to know that their roaming rates are now competitive (yes!) compared to getting a local SIM or a Wi-Fi router for sharing. However, understanding the … Continue reading GLOBE Roaming Explained! Why #RoamwithGlobe on your Next Travel?