Category: Food and Drink
How We Brought Filipino Food To Hong Kong With Cross Cultures
Last July 13 and 14 were really important to me as I staged my first Cross Cultures (the events platform I founded under this website) outside of the Philippines… and in HONG KONG! Firstly, I need to reiterate that as Cross Cultures was founded on the premise that food […]
10 Things To Do In Dusseldorf, Germany
Admit it, when you first heard Dusseldorf, the first thing that crossed your mind was trade fair. Yes, Dusseldorf hosts a lot of trade fairs yearly– as of this August 2016, there are 82 (!!!) trade fairs happening until the year ends— but on my recent […]
Hey Handsome– Peranakan And Northern Thai Cuisine In The Philippines (By The Same Folks Behind Your Local)– Opening On August 17
When I walked into Hey Handsome, the newest restaurant to open at Net Park at Bonifacio Global City (on August 17), I felt really…. old. Every one in the kitchen looked really young– as in, fresh-out-of-college-very-early-20s– a wonderful human resource (aka young talent) to advocate and […]
On Board Singapore Airlines’ Inaugural Flight To Their Newest Destination– Dusseldorf, Germany!
Last Thursday, July 21, Singapore Airlines launched the maiden flight to their third destination in Germany– Dusseldorf! It was an honor for me (and this blog!!!) to have been invited to represent the Philippines on such a monumental occasion– and on board their newest aircraft, […]
Michelin Singapore Gala Dinner And Awards Ceremony– Plus, The Complete List Of 2016 Stars
Last Thursday, July 21, Michelin finally arrived in Singapore, with an awards ceremony and gala dinner at Resorts World Sentosa. While Michelin events in other countries are normally smaller and by-invitation only, the one in Singapore was open to the public at a whopping SG$450 per […]
While In Transit At The Hong Kong International Airport… What I Like To Eat At The Cathay Pacific’s The Bridge
When I flew to New York City recently (primarily to attend the World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards ceremony), I decided to book with Cathay Pacific. I spent some time at the Hong Kong International Airport, as Manila is two hours away from Hong Kong, and New York […]
World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2016 in New York City– The Before, The During, The After
For the first time ever, the World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards ceremony was held outside the British capital. Cipriani Wall Street in New York City was teeming with chefs, journalists and gastronomes for the 2016 World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards ceremony, organized by William Reed Business Media.
What’s New (And Good) In Manila? Toyo Eatery by Jordy Navarra
That’s the million-dollar question I get from… well, everyone. There are always lots of new restaurants popping up around the city– but whether they are good or not is a different story. It’s difficult for me to recommend newly opened restaurants because there have been more […]
We Are Bringing Filipino Food To Hong Kong on July 13 & 14– Our First Cross Cultures Event Overseas!
My events platform Cross Cultures has had the privilege of bringing and collaborating with some of the best chefs and food movements from around the world, in the Philippines. This time, it’s reverse– we are bringing Filipino food overseas– and first stop, is HONG KONG!
Girls’ Trip (Bachelorette!) in Melbourne with Scoot Airlines and Tourism Australia
Because life is full of surprises, I found myself in Melbourne several weeks ago on a girls’ trip with these awesome Singapore influencers, Victoria Cheng and Xindi Siau. It was my first time in Australia, allowing me to tick off my 6th continent (only missing […]
