They say that in order to survive, or live a long life, in any cut throat industry, you have to constantly evolve with the times. People are now more discerning than ever, and are always looking for something new and exciting to pique their curiosities. […]

When lovely restaurateur couple Rikki and Beng Dee found out that celebrity chef Todd English would be swinging by Manila on a whim, they immediately cut their Fukuoka trip short to host an intimate dinner for him and his son, Oliver, at their residence last […]

Samgyeopsal or 삼겹살 (grilled pork strips) is a Korean dish we have quite often at home. It literally translates to three (sam; 삼) layered (gyeop; 겹) flesh (sal;살). It’s delicious and soooo quick and easy to prepare! Anyone can do it! 🙂 My mom told me […]

“A year ago, Don Papa Rum was launched in the Philippines—in Bacolod,” says Stephen Carroll, founder of Bleeding Heart Rum Company, maker of Don Papa Rum. “One year later—today—it is now available in France, Belgium and the Czech Republic.” The 100% purely Pinoy rum that […]

When Moet Hennessy Philippines’ Richard “Chad” Alarcon phoned last week, asking if I was available for a Veuve Clicquot champagne brunch at the Fairmont Makati on Sunday, I didn’t even bat an eyelash. “Hello, yes!!!” I think bubblies make the weekend a little happier, and […]

My friend Erika and I find ourselves at the Peninsula Manila’s The Bar at least once a week. In the most practical sense, we consider it our “neighborhood bar” because it’s very close to where we live.  But whether it is for happy hour (buy one take […]

I like to go out to have a few glasses of wine, craft cocktails, and catch up with my friends and loved ones. For the Philippine Star’s 27th anniversary, I wrote an article on my 27 bar recommendations around the city. Some are old favorites and […]

I come to Singapore around three times a year, and I am always looking for new places to visit, explore and try. For this particular trip, I was thrilled to have been billeted at the St. Regis —one of my favorite hotels in the city. I’ve […]