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Plantation Bay’s ‘Round-the-World Burger’ — One bite, many destinations
by Millet M. Mananquil - October 19, 2025 - 12:00am
There are ordinary burgers, and then there’s the Round-the-World Burger at Plantation Bay, a Real Resort with a Real Spa. A long-time favorite at the resort’s retro-themed Route 66 Diner, this 1/3-pound...
Escape with tablescapes
by Millet M. Mananquil - September 23, 2025 - 12:00am
In these times of turbulence, we find comfort in things that bring thoughts of joy and togetherness. Such as Christmas.
Ricco Ocampo, the Renaissance polymath
by Millet M. Mananquil - August 17, 2025 - 12:00am
Ricco Ocampo has had various reincarnations. In his past life, he was a young and restless retailer, opening stores with fresh eyes, armed with concepts totally new in the retailing landscape.
Editor’s Picks: Look what local artisans made for Floret: raffia, marble, clay and capiz decor
by Millet M. Mananquil - August 3, 2025 - 12:00am
The love for things made with Filipino creativity continues with the blossoming of  a new concept called Floret.
Editor’s picks: What makes a woman stylish?
by Millet M. Mananquil - July 25, 2025 - 12:00am
My favorite quotation on style comes not from a fashion guru, but from pop artist Andy Warhol who said: “How can you say one style is better than the other?”
Editor’s Picks: Jor-El Espina & Patis Tesoro redefine wearable art
by Millet M. Mananquil - July 18, 2025 - 12:00am
One day, Jor-El Espina met Patis Tesoro.
Editor’s picks: Tina Maristela Ocampo turns the tables
by Millet M. Mananquil - July 11, 2025 - 12:00am
Still the talk of chic town is the beautiful, unique tablescape during the Metropolitan Museum’s tribute to Pitoy Moreno held at the BGC recently.
What do Ambassadors love most about the Philippines?
by Millet M. Mananquil - June 18, 2025 - 12:00am
“The people! In my 40 years as a diplomat serving in 10 different places, I have never encountered a more warm and hospitable people who invest in developing meaningful relationships with the foreign diplomats...
Donut forget sweet memories
by Millet M. Mananquil - May 15, 2025 - 12:00am
J.Co, the popular donut from Indonesia, is now on the lips and in the hearts of Filipinos.
Gaita Fores, chef, restaurateur dies in Hong Kong
by Millet M. Mananquil - February 12, 2025 - 12:00am
“After Morocco and Madrid, what a way to come home,” Margarita “Gaita” Fores wrote on her Instagram account from  Hong Kong.
Tiger, tiger, burning bright
by Millet M. Mananquil - February 5, 2025 - 12:00am
When William Blake wrote his famous lines, “Tyger, tyger burning bright in the forest of the night” in 1794, what was on his mind?
Gordon Ramsay: ‘What makes me cry? My children, because of their humbleness’
by Millet M. Mananquil - January 20, 2025 - 7:55pm
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has made countless cooks cry in the kitchen, so we decided to ask the culinary icon what makes him cry. 
Bench, SM Supermalls and CCP present Ternocon: Kasarinlan, Kultura, Kasuotan
by Millet M. Mananquil - June 21, 2024 - 12:00am
We have never seen anything like this before.
The vanguards of our heritage
by Millet M. Mananquil - June 12, 2024 - 12:00am
You can call their sculptured works “Holy Wood.”
Likha 3 celebrates Filipino craftsmanship at the PICC
by Millet M. Mananquil - June 4, 2024 - 12:00am
The works of Filipino craftsmen and designers will be exhibited in the third edition of “Likha” at the Philippine International Convention Center from June 6 to 11.
Defining the epitome of Italian craftsmanship
by Millet M. Mananquil - May 22, 2024 - 12:00am
Tod’s, the epitome of true Italian style with a focus on craftsmanship, recently reopened its store in Greenbelt 4.
History, craftsmanship and seduction by Fauré Le Page
by Millet M. Mananquil - April 28, 2024 - 12:00am
Augustin de Buffévent mixes history, romance and craftsmanship in a Parisian leathergoods brand founded in 1717 as a gunsmith for royalty.
Cool eyewear for the hot summer
by Millet M. Mananquil - April 24, 2024 - 12:00am
The heat is on, so this summer, we focus our eyes on protection from the glaring sun.
Nedy Tantoco’s last concert for Cecile Licad is still happening — as a tribute to the late art patroness
by Millet M. Mananquil - February 14, 2024 - 12:00am
Last year, a Licad concert was planned by Nedy Tantoco with the support of Sen. Loren Legarda,who will now present it to honor her.
The immortal JPE turns 100 on Valentine’s
by Millet M. Mananquil - February 12, 2024 - 12:00am
Juan Ponce Enrile turns 100 on February 14, making him an easy subject of talks on immortality.
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