Sometimes it really pays to be in this line of work (blogging) since we get to meet top professionals in their field. A few weeks ago, we got the chance to hobnob with Dr. Joy Gonzales-Mongcal, founder of the SkinTrends clinic which is getting renown in town as 'The Acne Authority.' Its six branches in Metro Manila and three in Laguna offer a comprehensive lineup of skin treatment services at affordable prices for everyone. Anyway, I really wanted to talk to a dermatologist since my eldest, a teenager, gets worrisome fits about acne. Dr. Mongcal enlightened me ... Continue Reading...
Valentine menu at L’Entrecote
l’entrecôte Corner Bistro in Burgos Circle, Bonifacio Global City offers a Steak Lovers Menu for Valentine's Day. The meal starts with Tomato Nage, a flavored broth of sun-ripe tomatoes, white wine and spices enhanced with olive oil and complimented by Marinated Salmon on Calamansi Mousse. The main course is a 12 ounce US Certified Angus Strip Loin Steak topped with our Secret Herbed Butter Sauce and paired with unlimited Fresh Fries. Dessert is Coupe Romanoff, marinated fresh strawberry with Vanilla ice cream. Savor the whole meal with 2 glasses of House Red ... Continue Reading...
Valentine dining at Chateau 1771 & Cafe 1771
With Valentine's Day just a week away, a lot of people will surely be nostalgic about Chateau 1771. It was famous as a date place in Manila in the 80s before it moved to its present location in Greenbelt 5, Makati City. With its classy, romantic ambiance and varied menu of Swiss, French and Italian specialties, the restaurant will surely be a preferred destination for couples seeking to have a memorable V Day! Start off your meal with Microgreens and Homemade Seafood Sausage Topped with Caviar, or you two can just go ahead and savor a hearty Oxtail Soup En Croute. ... Continue Reading...
Manila’s best new restaurants 2014 by Esquire
Taste is subjective, and I believe awards for "the best of...(insert plaudit here) " is something to be taken with a grain of salt. As a city, Manila can get very clannish and recognition is sometimes given depending on who you know and the degree of influence one can exert. Anyhow, I featured Manila's best restaurants for 2013 as chosen by Esquire and the magazine has come up again with its own list for 2014. The listing is rather short, especially when compared to the dizzying array of international quality restos that opened in 2014.I also take exception to ... Continue Reading...
Closeup Diamond Attraction : the launch
We couldn't miss the launch of Closeup's Diamond Attraction which was held last January 27 at the Blackbird restaurant in Ayala Triangle. Firstly, it was my first time to dine at chef Colin McKay's Blackbird which has one of Manila's sought-after dining tables right now. Second, we were all in good company. The bloggers and journalists who attended were all dressed in sleek black excited over the unveiling of what's touted to be a first in oral care: a toothpaste which gives one visibly whiter teeth in just one brush! Here's a teaser of the commercial starring ... Continue Reading...
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