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...
#PanteneMiracle conditioner works like magic!
The friendly people from Campaigns & Grey sent me this package last week and I was thrilled to get this product because am always problematic about my wavy hair. I thought I solved the problem by going for a rebonding at the neighborhood salon but now I think it ended up more damaged and brittle than ever before. So naturally, I was excited to try the new Pantene 3 Minute Miracle Conditioner to see if it will give my locks its much-needed revival... Reading the product literature, here's what it promises: improve hair health, help repair damage & leaving hair ... Continue Reading...
Art Fair Philippines 2015 on February 5 to 8!
Mark the date: Art Fair Philippines happens on February 5-8, 2015 at The Link car park building in Ayala Center, Makati City. That's Thursday to Sunday next week folks! This event is really a big deal for the community as it will showcase the best and most promising artists in Philippine visual art. But that's not all because foreign galleries from Singapore, Jakarta and Hong Kong will also be exhibiting. There will be a total of 33 galleries participating in Art Fair Philippines 2015, and eight of these are from abroad. These are: 1335 Mabini, Altromondo,Archivo, ... Continue Reading...
Ajinomoto Umami Culinary Challenge on January 30
Now on its 6th year, the Ajinomoto® Umami Culinary Challenge (UCC) 2015 will be held this Friday, January 30, 2015 at the Hall 2 of the SMX Convention Hall from 6am to 6:00 pm. It is the biggest, intercollegiate, multi-category culinary competition that focuses on the delicious potential of umami, the 5th basic taste. HRM and Nutrition students coming from 54 schools all over the country will come together to witness the cooking showdown of the best culinary teams from Luzon and Mindanao. Aside from the interschool competition, Umami Culinary Challenge (UCC) 2015 ... Continue Reading...
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