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...
‘Buhay Carinderia … Redefined’ to tour Philippine regions
There is probably nothing as Pinoy as the carinderia, the local eatery found in every street corner offering traditional home cooked Filipino food. The carinderia is like the Pinoy version of fast food, albeit cheaper, healthier and tastier since they feature dishes that every mom cooks at home. Unknown to some, there's a carinderia expo that's been going on since 2011. Judging from its positive feedback and support from various groups, the event's organizer - Mary Lindbert International - had the good fortune of being backed up by Tourism Promotions Board for the ... Continue Reading...
List of Manila’s 2013 best new restaurants from Esquire
Esquire Philippines does a portrait of John Lloyd Cruz's not-so-well known back in its February 2014 issue. Oddly enough, there's not a single photo of the heartthrob's face on its minimalist cover, for a change. But the info about his growing reputation as a valued patron in art circles is revealing, if not refreshing. Most of us don't know that JLC seriously dabbles in art and there are photos of all those paintings and sculptures in his apartment. At a street price of P200, Esquire is kinda out of my budget (LOL) but I realized I can pay even P500 for a dose ... Continue Reading...
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