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#1 OPEN ENDINGS Highly Recommended. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 out of 5. The premise of the movie is intriguing — four queer millennials who are exes with each other but have become the best of friends. What happens next? It was a bit tricky to track who’s who at first, but once Hannah announced her engagement, emotions … Continue reading Cinemalaya 2025 (REVIEW) – My Top 3
CHINA BLUE by Jereme Leung is hailed by gastronomes as Manila’s finest Chinese restaurant—its standard of excellence remaining unmatched since the post-pandemic dining revival, not only locally but even among other China Blue branches across the region. We celebrated Rache’s birthday here, revisiting some of its most beloved signature dishes—must-tries for your next special occasion. … Continue reading CHINA BLUE by Jereme Leung: Still the Best Chinese Restaurant in Manila?!
MITA Kitchen + Lounge is a cozy tribute to the family’s beloved matriarch, affectionately called Mama Mita. A restaurant-lounge evolution of its original café in BF, MITA serves Euro-Asian plates inspired by the family’s travels, blending comfort and sophistication in every dish. Complementing the menu is a well-curated cocktail list, perfect for lingering conversations and relaxed gatherings with … Continue reading MITA Kitchen and Lounge @ Molito (Review)
Due to popular demand, Ultimate Taste Test tickets are now available at Php 750 for foodie judges and Php 500 for kids—reserve your early bird rate with Rache at +63 917 5318949, now on a weekend! Ultimate Taste Test 2025 is a celebration of the success of home-based food entrepreneurs, start-ups and the latest food … Continue reading Announcing…. Ultimate Taste Test 2025!
Origine, sister company of Sommelier Selection, brings to Manila over 100+ artisan wines from 60 traditional estates across Europe and South Africa, each one celebrating authenticity, terroir, and a story in every bottle. Since we didn’t really grow up with a wine culture here, the best way to learn is to sip, explore, and discover … Continue reading ORIGINE: Handpicked Boutique Wines for Your Next Celebration
FOGO DE CHÃO debuted in Manila to fully booked tables, as diners embraced the authentic Brazilian Churrasco experience. The FULL CHURRASCO® (₱3,200/person) is no ordinary eat-all-you-can—it’s an elevated feast of unlimited premium meats, carved hot off the grill and served straight to your table. To truly enjoy it, dine with intention: begin with the finest … Continue reading FOGO DE CHÃO in Manila! (Read this before you go)
Sabai RestaurantG/F Shangri-La The Fort 30th Street, corner 5th Ave, Taguig, BGCAs Thai as it gets 🇹🇭 Honest flavors. Bold vibes. A whole lot of soul.@eat.sabai | Sabai | www.eatsabai.comreservations@eatsabai.com+63 995 643 7283 Sabai, the first original concept from Alex Offe and Michael J. Needham, the team behind Uma Nota Manila, has opened at Shangri-La The Fort, … Continue reading SABAI: Unapologetically Thai (First Impressions)
A Slow Food Festival of Farmers, Origins, and Fresh Opportunities Terra Madre Asia Pacific 2025, the first regional edition, will take place November 19–23 in Bacolod City, positioning the city as the center of the Slow Food movement in Asia & the Pacific. This bi-annual event will feature farmers, chefs, mixologists, and Slow Food advocates from across the region. … Continue reading Announcing… Terra Madre Asia Pacific in Bacolod!
IKOKA YAKITORIGround Level, Two Maridien Building, Bonifacio South Street26th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, TaguigIkoka Yakitori, BGC | @ikokayakitoribgchttps://www.vikings.ph/ikoka-yakitoriikokayakitoribgc@gmail.com+639 17 793 0888 IKOKA — which means “let’s go” in Japanese — is a Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded yakitori restaurant, now open in BGC beside Baristart, brought in by the Vikings Group. Ever since we discovered Yakitori AO’Chan … Continue reading IKOKA YAKITORI: So This Is What Michelin Bib Gourmand Yakitori Tastes Like in BGC?!
by Tourism Industry Journalist Excellence Finalist To the crazy passionate people who are in love with the Philippines, I am deeply honored to be named a finalist for the Tourism Journalist Excellence Awards by the Department of Tourism. Yet alongside this recognition, I cannot silence the anger within me over the rampant corruption in our … Continue reading Ang hirap mong mahalin, Pilipinas.
