Author: Monique Tendencia

Culinaria: A Night of European Gastronomy (Photo Essay)

By Monique Tendencia
Topics: Food

European Culinary Week is a celebration of European Cuisine, featuring award-winning and Michelin-starred chefs. Part of the European Culinary Week’s mission is to spark interest in European cuisine, showcase European products, and work and meet with established European chefs. Among the events lined up for the said week is Culinaria. Culinaria showcases the creations of the … Continue reading Culinaria: A Night of European Gastronomy (Photo Essay)

Authentic Crayfish Party in Manila! (Photo Essay) @SofitelManila

By Monique Tendencia
Topics: #Philippines, Awesome Festivals, Events

Decked in Nordic-themed flags, the Harbor Garden Tent was transformed into Viking Village as Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila and NordCham Philippines welcomed around 1,000 guests to celebrate the most authentic Crayfish Party in Manila. How do the Nordics party?

Resorts World Manila celebrates PH’s First Truffle Festival

By Monique Tendencia
Topics: #Philippines, #Restaurants, Food

 Truffle, a highly-sought after ingredient in the culinary world, takes the spotlight for Resorts World Manila’s (RWM) annual gastronomic celebration. Since 2015, RWM has chosen a culinary ingredient to highlight every September, to explore and expand the ways it can be enjoyed. 2015 was the year of the chocolate; in 2016, the year of the … Continue reading Resorts World Manila celebrates PH’s First Truffle Festival

Flatiron 1771: Inexpensive American Fare in Uptown Mall BGC

By Monique Tendencia
Topics: #Restaurants

Flatiron 1771, an American-centric restaurant takes its inspiration from the iconic Flatiron building of New York. Bringing the lifestyle to Filipinos, the restaurant carefully curates dishes that bring the New York experience to the table. New York is home to people from various cultures and lifestyles whose lives intertwine harmoniously. After their renovation early this … Continue reading Flatiron 1771: Inexpensive American Fare in Uptown Mall BGC

ANYA RESORT TAGAYTAY: Hidden Escape in the South @anyaresorttagaytay

By Monique Tendencia
Topics: #Philippines, #Travel

I’ve lived in the South for my whole life and while I revel in the slow-paced life here compared to the Metro, there are still days when I long for a change of scenery but without having to go far or take the expressway. Tagaytay is always a viable option, but the weekend crowd these … Continue reading ANYA RESORT TAGAYTAY: Hidden Escape in the South @anyaresorttagaytay

EDEN FOOD HALL: A Guide to BGC’s Only 24-hour Food Hall (What to Order + Prices)

By Monique Tendencia
Topics: #Philippines, Food

Eden Food Hall is a 24-hour food court located at Bonifacio Global City. Eden provides diners with choices from local cuisine represented by the humble lugaw, to international favorites like the Bakmi Goreng and Takoyaki. There are a total of 11 food stalls to choose from, and it can get overwhelming deciding where and what … Continue reading EDEN FOOD HALL: A Guide to BGC’s Only 24-hour Food Hall (What to Order + Prices)

HiEx: Traveling Smart with Holiday Inn Express Newport Manila

By Monique Tendencia
Topics: #Hotels

Holiday Inn Express, the first of its kind in the Philippines, opened this July 2018. Located in Newport City, the hotel provides convenience for smart and savvy business travelers with its close proximity to the airport. This differs from the Holiday Inn in Makati, as the Express focuses on limited services at a reasonable price. … Continue reading HiEx: Traveling Smart with Holiday Inn Express Newport Manila

ANG HULING EL BIMBO: Of Sad Homecomings #AngHulingElBimbo2018

By Monique Tendencia
Topics: Musicals

Ang Huling El Bimbo is a masterful piece of expert storytelling through the music of the Eraserheads, the most iconic rock band of the 90s. Their songs are expertly put together to build the story of friends who have lost their relationships, and their unexpected reunion years later. Ang Huling El Bimbo is the latest … Continue reading ANG HULING EL BIMBO: Of Sad Homecomings #AngHulingElBimbo2018

CRAYFISH PARTY: A True Nordic Feast @SofitelManila

By Monique Tendencia
Topics: Events

Kräftskiva (the Crayfish Party) is a typical Swedish festivity that symbolizes the end of summer for Nordic countries, usually in August. Once reserved for royalty, the crayfish eventually became popular amongst the masses after Parisians took an interest, and the rest of Europe followed suit. Now in its 6th year, NordCham Philippines in partnership with … Continue reading CRAYFISH PARTY: A True Nordic Feast @SofitelManila

HAWKER CHAN: World’s Cheapest Michelin-starred Restaurant Now in Manila! (Updated)

By Monique Tendencia
Topics: #Restaurants

//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js What was once a humble hawker stall from Singapore, Hawker Chan, is now a fast-growing Michelin-star restaurant across the globe. Originally called Liao Fan Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice Noodle, the name Hawker Chan was adapted for its dine-in restaurants following the global expansion. Chef-owner Chan Hong Meng first opened in Singapore’s Chinatown … Continue reading HAWKER CHAN: World’s Cheapest Michelin-starred Restaurant Now in Manila! (Updated)