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For the first time ever, the Yuchengco museum held its first craft beer event. Last October 20, Blues and Brews @ the Y showcased the top local craft beers for just one day. Let me begin by saying that in general, I choose not to drink alcohol. I only started being more open to alcohol … Continue reading 10 Best Filipino Craft Beers (for the Non-Beer Drinker)! @YuchengcoMuseum
Bonifacio Global City has always been a huge advocate of public art. The beauty of public art is in its accessibility. It’s not confined to a gallery or enclosed in a museum. People from all walks are given the chance to witness and appreciate art as part of their daily lives. This year, through the help … Continue reading ArtBGC 2017: Awesome Murals by Champions of Passions! (and Where to Find Them?)
Spider House Boracay used to be one of the island’s best-kept secrets, but through word-of-mouth, the place has become very popular. It used to be just a family residence, but tourists kept stumbling upon the place, so the owners decided to open it to the public. The resort is located at Diniwid Beach, a 30-minute … Continue reading The SPIDER HOUSE Boracay Sunset Session! (A REVIEW)
Hobbit Tavern is a specialty restaurant serving a wide array of international dishes at D’Mall in Boracay. Formerly known as The Hobbit House, it is now under the management of Freddie and Karen Elizalde, and Virgilio and Jeanette Sacdalan of Boracay Kelana Food Corp. The Hobbit Tavern is most popular for their “Hobbit” waiters, based … Continue reading HOBBIT TAVERN: Dining with the Happiest Hobbits in Boracay!
SUBO is a Filipino restaurant serving reconstructed Filipino food by Chef-Owner Jian Sacdalan, located along Calle Remedios in Station 3, Boracay. Former chef Sunny de Ocampo may have moved on to other projects, but the Subo concept lives on in the island. The design and interiors are unlike any of the restaurants I’ve seen in … Continue reading SUBO BORACAY: Have you tried Reconstructed Filipino Food by Chef Jian Sacdalan?!
by Monique Tendencia Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao is one of Davao’s most well-known landmarks. It has served locals and tourists alike since 1961. A beachfront hotel located just 15 minutes from the airport, it is perfect for travelers who are staying for either business or pleasure or both. Here’s what I loved about Waterfront Davao… … Continue reading Why Stay at Waterfront on your Next Trip to Davao? @WaterfrontDavao
Sagana Epicerie and Bistro is the latest Farm-to-Family French restaurant concept by Chef Marc Aubry. Located in the same spot as his old bistro, Champetre, Chef Marc still offers French food but now highlights farm-fresh, organic, and locally-sourced ingredients. Make no mistake though, despite its Filipino-sounding name, Sagana is a full-fledged French restaurant. It doesn’t … Continue reading SAGANA Epicerie & Bistro: Sustainable French Food by Chef Marc Aubry in Manila (REVIEW)
by Monique Tendencia Ogetsu Hime aims to offer only the best authentic Japanese dishes in the Metro. They import the freshest catch regularly from Tsukiji Market, and the world’s rarest Matsusaka beef is given the treatment and attention it deserves. For the longest time, Ogetsu Hime has had its lone branch in SM Aura. Now, … Continue reading OGETSU HIME: Elevating the Authentic Japanese Experience @SMMegaMall
Richmonde Hotel Iloilo is a 149-room, 4-star hotel, at Iloilo Business Park that highlights exclusivity and privacy for its guests. Its location makes it the perfect jump-off point for all your Iloilo activities. Ortiz Wharf, the port of entry for Guimaras is just 20 minutes away, while Jaro Cathedral is just five minutes away. Here … Continue reading RICHMONDE ILOILO: Luxurious Ilonggo Hospitality at the Best Hotel in Iloilo?! @richmonde.rhi
When one hears the name Iloilo, it’s usually food that comes to mind–La Paz Batchoy, Pansit Molo, and Butterscotch. Secondary to that is the annual Dinagyang Festival. But there’s more to Iloilo than just its food and festivities. Iloilo is a province that’s rich in culture and history, and its centuries-old churches and heritage houses … Continue reading ILOILO HERITAGE: Must Visit Churches and Heritage Houses in Iloilo!
