Category: Food and Drink
Rumari: Progressive Balinese Flavors at the First and Only Krug Ambassade in Indonesia
Rumari at Raffles Bali is not merely a hotel restaurant, rather a dining destination that should be on the radar of anyone living in or visiting Bali. The restaurant helmed by Lyon-born executive chef/ culinary director Gaetan Biesuz, aka “Chef G,” and chef de cuisine Agung […]
What It’s Like To Stay At The Raffles Bali
The level of service was immediate upon departing the plane at Denpasar International Airport. A gentleman holding up a signage with my name was waiting for me by the exit of the jet bridge, and quickly ushered me with a priority pass through immigration, alerting […]
Okra Gumbo and Russian River Pinot Noir: How Chef Shenarri Freeman’s Vegan, Southern Cuisine Was Front and Center at J Vineyards’ Shifting The Lens Series
Did you know that it was Chinese immigrants that first planted the vineyards and built California’s wine industry? They made up 80% of the workforce that first put Sonoma vineyards on the map—they built roads, cleared land for farming, planted, pruned and harvested grapes, and […]
Entering the Meat-Free Life
I stopped eating meat in January 2021. Truth be told, I was never really a big meat eater, opting for mostly fish or chicken on a daily basis, with the exceptions of celebratory events, restaurant/ chef specialties, and learning about local delicacies during travels. Watching […]
Where To Eat In Manila, Philippines 2022 (Tasting Menus)
After two long years, I was finally able to travel back to the Philippines for the holidays. Unfortunately, the Omicron variant spread rapidly not too long after, prompting most to stay in and many restaurants to pause operations, but thankfully, just as quickly, cases also […]
Introducing Proclamation Gin
FINALLY—- Proclamation Gin is HERE!!! ✨✨✨ Three years ago, we had the idea of creating a gin– something that’s not only uniquely Filipino, but one that promises to uphold sustained traditions, clarity of flavors and a continued commitment to excellence. And yes, we are FDA-approved. […]
Tiusdays: Pairing Asian Food With Wine, Boracay’s Reopening, Ai Wei Wei, A New Filipino Restaurant in Miami
On #Tiusdays, I share what I’ve been up to, my latest discoveries and recommendations, that help keep me sane in these times xx What I’ve been… DOING -I recently wrote an article for Wine Traveler on How to Best Pair Wine with Asian Food, interviewing […]
Little Palm Island’s Newest Gem: Executive Chef Danny Ganem
Little Palm Island, an adults-only private island in the lower Florida Keys, was recently voted one of the Top 50 Best Resorts in the World, and Number 7 in the US, by Condé Nast Traveler’s Reader’s Choice Awards 2020. There are several ways to get […]
Tiusdays: Sailing, An Island, A New Instagram Account, An F&B Promotion
On Tuesdays (#Tiusdays!), I share what I’ve been up to, my latest discoveries and recommendations, that help keep me sane in these times xx What I’ve been… DOING -I started a new Instagram account, Filipino Miami, to showcase and share Filipino flavors and culture in […]
MIAMI: The Betsy Hotel Launches Private Dinners With Executive Chef Andrew Zarzosa
The pandemic forced most hotels around the world to temporarily halt operations. In Miami, the re-opening phases have come in waves, with many businesses opting to remain closed or to continue strictly adhering to health and safety protocols, despite the Florida governor’s controversial recent lifting […]
