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 […]

London! What a thrill to be back in one of my most favorite cities in the world, and especially since most of us have been unable to travel overseas since the Covid-19 pandemic hit almost two years ago. First things first: traveling today is so […]

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 […]

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 […]

You guys know that I love my wine. It’s a staple in my life, and in my household, wherever in the world I am. I like to categorize myself as a “wine explorer,” which according to The Washington Post is one who “care[s] less about […]

A few weeks ago, we launched a new Cross Cultures series called CONVERSATIONS. It spotlights women in the F&B ecosystem who are creating, making and doing– basically, helping better the world. Whether in media, public relations, education, the bar business or non-profit… there are so […]

Since the COVID-19 lockdown was implemented, I’d using my events platform and consultancy Cross Cultures‘ Instagram as a venue for chefs to share their recipes— super simple, easy-to-make at home— that we can all replicate in our kitchens to help us during this quarantine period. […]

Hi guys, what a time for all of us. I sincerely hope that wherever in the world you are, you and your loved ones are keeping safe and healthy. I’ve been in Miami, Florida since mid-January. I was supposed to fly back home to Manila […]

This 2020 was my second year at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival (SOBEWFF). While last year I did the signature events– ‘Best of the Best’ was my favorite!– this year, I wanted to do just the ‘Intimate Dinners.’ I think that when most people […]

Ever since he was really young, 30-year-old Stephan Roxas Duhesme, has always seriously been into food. I’ve known the half-French, half-Filipino chef since he was in high school (circa 2007). Many at that age would wave off dinner before a night out but with him, no, it […]