Author: Anton Diaz

A Christmas Morning Reflection: Lessons from a Brutal 2018 Disruption

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

  Dear Our Awesome Planet Friends, A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family! 2018 was brutal in terms of disruptions in the social media capital of the world. Magazines closed, billboard placements dropped by 50% and agencies collapsed as the media playing field transitioned to digital publishing. E-commerce boomed … Continue reading A Christmas Morning Reflection: Lessons from a Brutal 2018 Disruption

Discovery Boracay Signature Suites: What to Expect in the Best Luxury Suites in White Beach?!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines, Boracay Island

Happening alongside the opening of the New Boracay after a 6-month reboot is the launch of Discovery’s Signature Suites, the best luxury suites along Boracay’s white beach. It is the perfect match to the new chill out, sustainable and family-friendly vibe of Boracay island. This is a detailed guide on what the Signature Suites are all about, … Continue reading Discovery Boracay Signature Suites: What to Expect in the Best Luxury Suites in White Beach?!

BEST RESTAURANTS: 10 Most Awesome New Homegrown Restaurants in Manila! (2019)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

Here are the 10 Most Awesome New Homegrown Restaurants in Manila, Philippines: #1 HELM   Chef Josh Boutwood’s Helm offers one of the best degustation experiences that’s certainly not to be missed in Manila. After the successful opening of Test Kitchen and Savage, Helm’s 10-seater theatre dining experience is his best one yet. It’s like Chef Josh’s culinary … Continue reading BEST RESTAURANTS: 10 Most Awesome New Homegrown Restaurants in Manila! (2019)

Motto Motto: Serendra’s Friendly Neighborhood Japanese Resto

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

Update 12/21/2018: As featured in 10 Best New Restaurants in Manila (2019 Homegrown Edition)! Motto Motto, meaning “more more” in Japanese, is a Japanese comfort food restaurant with an extensive menu to cater to both locals and Japanese ex-pats alike. It’s another winning concept by the Raintree group after Friends & Family to replace the Chelsea … Continue reading Motto Motto: Serendra’s Friendly Neighborhood Japanese Resto

Friends & Family: Have you Tried the Best Filipino Restaurant of 2018?!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

Update 12/21/2018: As featured in 10 Best New Restaurants in Manila (2019 Homegrown Edition)! Friends & Family is a tasty tribute to Filipino comfort food classics that we grew up with and a throwback to our Filipino Eateries by the Raintree group. It’s very Filipino, comforting to our palate with a focus on Filipino BBQ & … Continue reading Friends & Family: Have you Tried the Best Filipino Restaurant of 2018?!

Steak the First Manila ステーキNo.1: Is It Good? (A Review)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

Have you tried Steak the First on your recent trip to Japan? Did you know they recently opened in Manila? Steak the First is a Japanese concept known for featuring good value steak with a casual ambiance. The Manila store is located in the posh Net Park building in BGC. The lines are quite long … Continue reading Steak the First Manila ステーキNo.1: Is It Good? (A Review)

CICCHETTI: Hidden Taste of Italian in BGC (A Review)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

Update 12/21/2018: As featured in 10 Best New Restaurants in Manila (2019 Homegrown Edition)! Cicchetti, which is Italian for “small bites”, is a hidden Italian restaurant in BGC by Chef Alec Santos with the Belle & Dragon group. It’s a quaint escape from the busy restaurant scene in BGC where you can relax with your date … Continue reading CICCHETTI: Hidden Taste of Italian in BGC (A Review)

Hong Kong Eats: 24H Food Trip Guide like a Local! (Itinerary)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Travel, Hongkong

Hong Kong is a food trip haven and a good venue for hunting down the best spots where locals love to eat. It’s also a place full of tourist traps and expensive hotel breakfasts for travelers who are daunted by the plethora of options and are clueless about where to go. It’s best to go … Continue reading Hong Kong Eats: 24H Food Trip Guide like a Local! (Itinerary)

The New Boracay—What’s in & What’s out?

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines, Boracay Island

Update 12/21/18 – Just confirmed that Philippine Swimming Mermaid Academy in Boracay is back! We love the new Boracay! At one time we thought Boracay was hopeless, but, thanks to the government’s will, it was able to remove all the unsustainable activities and fix the sewage treatment plant compliance after the 6-month closure of the … Continue reading The New Boracay—What’s in & What’s out?

Naked Foodie: Have Yourself a Merry Naked Christmas!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

The holidays are here, and it’s that time of the year again when you would always look for the best foodie gifts or the best food to bring to potluck celebrations. We finally had a taste of Christian Mark Jacobs’ Naked Patisserie that specializes on bespoke cakes for celebrity weddings and celebrations and signature luxe gift sets.  … Continue reading Naked Foodie: Have Yourself a Merry Naked Christmas!