Haunted Manila Halloween: Official Festival Guide!

Buy your Festival Tickets Now! (with promo code: OAPxHMF) Here’s the official guide for the first-ever Haunted Festival Manila! See you there! About Haunted Manila Haunted Manila Festival offers 6 nights of festivities simply because one night is not enough. #HMF2019 celebrates Filipino culture with music, film, and adventure with a jam-packed schedule of events … Continue reading Haunted Manila Halloween: Official Festival Guide!

Keng Eng Kee: Zi Char Cuisine in Manila!

Zi Char Singaporean food is home-cooked wok-fried food that is like hawker street flavors in a kopitiam setting. It’s an array of creative dishes influenced by Malay, Indian and Peranakan flavors usually served in hearty family sharing style portions. Zi Char kitchens are known for their signature noodle, vegetable stir-fry and seafood specialties. Keng Eng … Continue reading Keng Eng Kee: Zi Char Cuisine in Manila!

METRONOME by Chef Miko Calo: The Best French Bistro in Manila? (Review)

As featured in 10 Best NEW Homegrown Restaurants in Manila of 2019! METRONOME is a modern French restaurant in Makati by Joël Robuchon-trained Chef Miko Calo, RJ Galang of Bakere/Man Eat Manila fame, Restaurateur Elbert Cuenca and Alain Borgers, formerly from the Shangri-La Group. This is the much-anticipated restaurant opening of 2019 in Manila because … Continue reading METRONOME by Chef Miko Calo: The Best French Bistro in Manila? (Review)

Because Coffee by Harlan + Holden (A Review)

As featured in 10 Best Restaurants/Cafes of One Bonifacio High Street! This is one of the landmark cafes at the center of BGC on 5th Avenue corner Bonifacio High Street. Because Coffee by fashion brand Harlan + Holden is known to be a cashless coffee shop where you can order your coffee in advance. The … Continue reading Because Coffee by Harlan + Holden (A Review)

VBQ: Best of Vietnamese BBQ and Bang! Bang! Bar in Poblacion

Vietnamese cuisine is trending, and if you are craving for a taste of Vietnam, this is the place to go for a satisfying fix in Poblacion, Makati. VBQ is Chef Mikel Zaguirre’s streetside Vietnamese barbecue and hot pot place with a Vietcong-themed Bang! Bang! Bar. This is a great spot to have dinner to kick-off … Continue reading VBQ: Best of Vietnamese BBQ and Bang! Bang! Bar in Poblacion

Sweeney Todd Musical Thriller in Manila: Why You’ll Lovett!

Sweeney Todd Musical Manila celebrates the play’s 40th anniversary on Broadway and Atlantis Productions’ 20th year with a star-studded cast led by Lea Salonga as Mrs. Lovett and Jett Pangan as Sweeney Todd. The performances are way different from those of Audie Gemora as Sweeney Todd and Menchu Launchengco-Yulo as Mrs. Lovett during Repertory Philippines’ … Continue reading Sweeney Todd Musical Thriller in Manila: Why You’ll Lovett!

comGateway: Shop Unique Products from US Stores and Ship to Manila in 10 days!

Here’s the secret to shopping from US stores to get unique products not available in Manila at the most cost-effective rate and fastest delivery possible… via comGateway service! Yugi already got his Steve of Minecraft costume from a Halloween store in the US just in time for Trick or Treat. You still have time to … Continue reading comGateway: Shop Unique Products from US Stores and Ship to Manila in 10 days!

Top Caterers in Manila @ SMX’s Culinaire 2019!

Culinaire is an annual SMX culinary event held as a thanksgiving to clients and as a signature showcase of SMX Convention Center’s 15 accredited caterers’ food and set up excellence. This year was a battle among the 15 caterers who competed for 7 awards last September 5, 2019. Congratulations to the Top Caterers in Manila: … Continue reading Top Caterers in Manila @ SMX’s Culinaire 2019!

Southbank: Alabang’s Secret Melbourne-inspired Cafe

As featured in 10 Best NEW Homegrown Restaurants in Manila of 2019! It’s starting to feel like Melbourne in the south because of the demand for better cafes and better lounge and food experience in the Alabang Area. This motivated Patrick Leyble, Wendy Esteban and Stevie Ang, who moved back from Melbourne to start a … Continue reading Southbank: Alabang’s Secret Melbourne-inspired Cafe

HIMALA Isang Musikal: Must-Watch Iconic Filipino Musical!

One of my regrets in 2018 was missing the maiden run of “Himala: Isang Musikal” which eventually won 8 awards in the 11th Philstage Gawad Buhay Awards (the equivalent of the Tony’s in Manila). I finally watched it last weekend. It is the kind of show that will resonate with you in understanding the Filipino … Continue reading HIMALA Isang Musikal: Must-Watch Iconic Filipino Musical!