Author: Anton Diaz

MINISTRY OF CRAB Manila Guide (Is it Worth it?) @ShangriLaFort

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

Ministry of Crab (MoC) is the best restaurant in Sri Lanka—consistently ranked in Asia’s 50 Best (#25 in 2018)—featuring the best export-quality Sri Lankan mud crab in Colombo. It is founded by Chef Dharshan Munidasa and cricket players Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara in a preserved 400-year old Dutch hospital in the heart of Colombo. … Continue reading MINISTRY OF CRAB Manila Guide (Is it Worth it?) @ShangriLaFort

A La Cabrera Anniversary at the Best Steak House in Mandaluyong! @EdsaShangriLa

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

A traditional Argentinian steakhouse grill by Gastón Riveira in Buenos Aires, Argentina, La Cabrera is recognized as one of Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2017. It opened its flagship store in Asia at 6750 Ayala Avenue Office Tower in 2014 and the second branch at the Edsa Shangri-La Hotel end of 2018. It’s one of our favorite steakhouses … Continue reading A La Cabrera Anniversary at the Best Steak House in Mandaluyong! @EdsaShangriLa

YOKI’S FARM: The Biggest Hydroponics and Coolest Zoo with All-Day Breakfast Restaurant!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines, #Restaurants

After 10 years, we were able to go back, with the boys this time, to Yoki’s—now the biggest hydroponics farm in the Calabarzon area, the coolest zoo in the vicinity of Tagaytay and a bed & breakfast with all-day breakfast dining restaurant as well. It was 2008 when we first discovered Yoki’s Farm and its Treasures during … Continue reading YOKI’S FARM: The Biggest Hydroponics and Coolest Zoo with All-Day Breakfast Restaurant!

Dr. Wine Sunday Brunch: Best French Seafood Brunch in Manila! (2019)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

One of our most memorable brunch experiences in Paris was eating out in a neighborhood French seafood bistro in Le Marais with our friend Jen and her partner. I have always cherished that memory because of the “honest” conversations over Chablis and French oysters and really good seafood simply cooked with butter. Did you know … Continue reading Dr. Wine Sunday Brunch: Best French Seafood Brunch in Manila! (2019)

DESAYUNO by Barcino: A Spanish Late Breakfast in Manila!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

DESAYUNO is Barcino’s tribute to the Spanish breakfast tradition in Manila featuring classic Spanish breakfast favorites and introducing Spanish-inspired Filipino breakfast creations. It’s a popular breakfast in the Barcino Santolan branch, recently introduced in Barcino Uptown Parade—a great place to have a morning meeting in the BGC/Uptown Bonifacio Area where you can enjoy cava for … Continue reading DESAYUNO by Barcino: A Spanish Late Breakfast in Manila!

B HOTEL QC: The Best Staycation in Timog/Tomas Morato Area!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Hotels, Staycation

Bellevue Staycation Series • B Hotel Alabang // Best of Penthouse Birthday Staycation! (2022) • Bellevue Manila: Best Staycation with the Southern Alabang Vibe! (2020) • B HOTEL QC: The Best Staycation in Timog/Tomas Morato Area! (2019) • BELLEVUE RESORT: 10 Things We Love About our Family Bohol Escape (2018) Living in the south, we … Continue reading B HOTEL QC: The Best Staycation in Timog/Tomas Morato Area!

Have an Awesome New Year 2019! (and 2018 Rewind)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

Dear Our Awesome Planet friends, An Awesome and Prosperous New Year to you and your family! We are excited for 2019 but before everyone officially goes back to work, here’s a look back at some of the best experiences that made 2018 awesome! We are excited for more awesome collaborations this year. If you are … Continue reading Have an Awesome New Year 2019! (and 2018 Rewind)

Hard Rock Cafe Manila Reopens in S Maison!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

I still remember when the first Hard Rock Cafe opened in Glorietta just across our P&G 6750 office. We used to go rockin’ there every time there was a celebration, and we always looked forward to dancing to the music of the live rock band. Fast forward to the end of 2018, Hard Rock Cafe—now run … Continue reading Hard Rock Cafe Manila Reopens in S Maison!

Digital Marketing and Entrepreneurship Masterclass Manila by Anton Diaz: Level Up your Digital Game to Kickoff 2019!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Blogging

⚡️May 2, 2019 Update: 📣Announcing… Digital Masterclass by Anton Diaz (Batch 2 – Now Open!) Dear Our Awesome Planet friends, An awesome and exciting New Year to you all! 2019 is the year when digital marketing just becomes marketing because by default all marketing activities are digital. It is the year when nobody watches TV but … Continue reading Digital Marketing and Entrepreneurship Masterclass Manila by Anton Diaz: Level Up your Digital Game to Kickoff 2019!

Orient Beach: Glamping on Boracay Island!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines, Boracay Island

What comes to mind when you hear Orient Beach’s tagline, “The only glamping in the paradise island of Boracay?” Images of a tent, roughing it out and nature flash in my mind as I try to imagine what a glamorous camping experience it would be. If glamping is your thing, read this post on our … Continue reading Orient Beach: Glamping on Boracay Island!