2022 Recap 2023 Restart
The most beautiful street in the Philippines can be found in Vigan — Calle Crisologo. It was restored to its pre-war beauty with its cobbled streets and old Spanish houses. It is the only town during World War II that was saved from destruction because of a love story. Legend has it that a Japanese … Continue reading Captivating Calle Crisologo
Finally, here is an innovative alternative to your Team Building Events and Christmas Parties… The team that eats together, stays together. Give your team the unique Mercato experience! It’s like treating them to an eat-all-you-can buffet in a market setting. We book your company for a private event in the Mercato Centrale tents in Bonifacio Global … Continue reading Introducing… The Mercato Experience
In Vigan, there is an empanadahan in the plaza near the Church, where one can get Vigan Empanada and Okoy from a series of street food stalls. We were told that this is actually a commercialized empanada area designed for tourists. Since you are already in Vigan, why not troop over to where the locals … Continue reading Where is the best place to eat Empanada and Okoy in Vigan?
Have you ever wondered how the famous Vigan Longganisa, Ilocos Bagnet, and Okilas (a.k.a. “Chicharon with Dinuguan Dip ala Vigan”) are made? Last Monday, I had the chance to discover just that as we visited a local butchery and longganisa/bagnet maker — Manang Ida in Vigan. She shared the secrets behind our Ilocano food favorites…
Have you seen this exhibit of the Philippine map and famous regional landmarks all made from LEGO Bricks?
in cooperation with presents Foodies of the Philippines, get wild! It’s that time of year when the table’s set for the most exciting event for food lovers and connoisseurs. Our Awesome Planet, in cooperation with San Miguel Lifestyle Brews, presents Rockwell’s Ultimate Taste Test, the celebrated food tasting event, on September 3 at the Rockwell Tent … Continue reading The Ultimate Food Trip happens in Rockwell on September 3
One of the notable food bloggers in Manila is Jin Loves to Eat because she loves eating as much as we do and she probably goes to more restaurants too. 🙂 It was a pleasure meeting her on her birthday when our friend Tina invited a few foodies to try out Chef Ed Bugia’s Pino restaurant. … Continue reading Pino and the Girl Who Loves to Eat 🙂
Café Scientifique in partnership with The Mind Museum, regularly conducts talks about science and technology in an informal setting. Last July 30, I listened to the talk of guest scientist Dr. Ruby Manalastas, director of the Mood Clinic in St. Luke’s Medical Center about “The Science of Moods” held in Mercato Centrale. Here are the 5 Lessons I … Continue reading 5 Lessons I Learned from Cafe Scientifique Talk on The Science of Moods
Most of the people who watched the show during press night, I think, had low or no expectation about Sweet Charity. Personally, I was not sure if I can relate to the show and its 1960’s setting, fosse-type of dance choreography, and the concept of a “taxi-dancer” during that era. However, since this show was … Continue reading Sweet Charity Hope Valentine!
Ramen is our ultimate comfort food, especially when it is raining really hard. A steaming hot bowl of noodles always cheers us up even on the gloomiest of days. In our search for the best ramen in Manila, we were surprised to discover that UCC also serves Tonkotsu Ramen in a special branch in Makati. … Continue reading UCC’s Tan Tan Mian Tonkotsu Ramen!
