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California Raisins Meet Filipino Heirloom Dishes With A Twist

July 11, 2025 ·

California Raisins Meet Filipino Heirloom Dishes With A Twist

If there’s one thing that always brings Filipinos together, it’s food. But when you throw in premium ingredients like California raisins, award-winning chefs, and a reimagining of heirloom dishes? You get a culinary experience that’s nothing short of unforgettable. This week, I had the pleasure of attending a special tasting event at Offbeat Bistro, a cool new retro-modern Filipino restaurant tucked in the heart of Makati (Ayala Triangle Gardens, to be exact). The event brought together a star-studded kitchen brigade -  Erwan Heussaff, Chef ... Continue Reading...

Filed Under: Munchin' Tagged: angelo comsti, california raisins, California Raisins Philippines, Don Baldosano, erwan heussaff, US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson

Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Series Prices and Game-Changing Health Features

July 11, 2025 ·

Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Series Prices and Game-Changing Health Features

The star of the wellness world from Samsung's #GalaxyUnpacked event last July 9 was the Galaxy Watch8 Series. I know smartwatches aren’t new territory, but Samsung’s latest drop made it very clear: this is no longer just a gadget for step-counting. It’s a full-on wellness coach on your wrist and honestly, I’t got me hooked and impressed. Sleeker. Smarter. More Sleep-Focused. First impressions? The Watch8 is thin. We’re talking 11% thinner than before, and they’ve reworked the internals so the watch doesn’t just look good—it feels good, too. ... Continue Reading...

Filed Under: Technews Tagged: Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 series, Samsung Galaxy Watch prices 2025, Samsung smart watch

Sabai, new Thai restaurant soon to open in BGC, serves a taste of Michelin-level Thai cuisine

June 25, 2025 ·

Sabai, new Thai restaurant soon to open in BGC, serves a taste of Michelin-level Thai cuisine

Sabai is highly-anticipated to be one of the most exciting Thai restaurants to open in Manila, in Shang-ri La Fort BGC to be exact. From the team behind Uma Nota Manila, Sabai is the first original concept by restaurateurs Alex Offe and Michael J. Needham, known for bringing vibrant culinary experiences to life.  At the helm of the kitchen is Chef Puwadol Assavadathkamjorn, or Chef Tob, a native of Southern Thailand with Michelin-starred experience at Le Normandie by Alain Roux, PRU, and Sühring. He promises to bring to Sabai an elevated Thai dining experience ... Continue Reading...

Filed Under: Munchin' Tagged: Sabai, Sabai BGC, Sabai Shang ri la BGC Fort, uma nota manila

#AcerCampus2025 promo until July 13

June 25, 2025 ·

#AcerCampus2025 promo until July 13

The 2025 school year is here, and the highly anticipated #BacktoSchoolWithAcer promo is in full swing. #AcerCampus2025 emphasizes the power of choice. With Acer’s extensive range of laptops, students have limitless options to make the most of the upcoming school year. Enjoy discounts of up to Php 20,000, plus an eGift valued at up to Php 10,000 with any purchase of participating Acer laptops. Promo runs until July 13, 2025 only. Choose your academic tribe:ALL-ROUNDERS – The Acer Aspire series is the ideal companion for balancing schoolwork andpassion projects. ... Continue Reading...

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Uma Nota Manila & Tokyo’s SG Club in cocktail collab

May 15, 2025 ·

Uma Nota Manila & Tokyo’s SG Club in cocktail collab

Following the success of their previous collaboration with Singapore’s Neon Pigeon in January 2025, Uma Nota Manila holds another exciting cocktail partnership. On May 14 and 15th (today), the bar and restaurant at Shangri-La The Fort plays host to the internationally renowned SG Club from Shibuya, Tokyo, through their Head Bartender, Ryota Takumitsu. Discriminating diners will get a taste of Tokyo's vibrant bar culture right in the heart of Manila. SG Club, a fixture on the World's and Asia's 50 Best Bars lists, brings its innovative cocktails to Uma Nota ... Continue Reading...

Filed Under: Munchin' Tagged: SG Club Tokyo, uma nota manila

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Tried and tested: Poppy Blush by Sugar Dolls

I’ve always been a sucker for blush. So when Sugar Dolls PH sent over a few swatches of their Poppy Blush line for me to try, I was immediately curious. Is this just another pretty product, or something that would actually earn a ... Continue Reading...

Kim Myung Soo, Choi Bo Min named newest PH tourism ambassadors

The Philippines is betting big on K-star power. As part of a longer-term push to lure more Korean travelers ahead of 2026, the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines has tapped South Korean celebrities Kim Myung Soo and Choi Bo Min as its ... Continue Reading...

Catch the Pokemon Fun at 7-11 Until December 31!

When it comes to fun, fan-favorite experiences that are easy to enjoy, 7-Eleven continues to deliver. As the Pokémon fan base grows bigger than ever, everybody’s paboritong kapitbahay steps up once again to join the adventure. From newly wrapped ... Continue Reading...

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