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All I want for Christmas is food
by Ricardo T. Pamintuan - December 8, 2024 - 12:00am
The holidays in the Philippines are a sensory overload — bright lights, loud karaoke, nightmarish traffic, and the unmistakable aroma of holiday feasts.
The ultimate Christmas crawl at Kultura
by Vicky Veloso-Barrera - November 29, 2024 - 12:00am
The holidays have caught up with us again: The year has flown by and Christmas is right at our doorstep.
A magic pan, paella for the soul
by Monchet Diokno Olives - November 28, 2024 - 12:00am
My soulmate Margie knows that when I am in a funk, three things spark joy (sorry, Marie Kondo), relieving a grumpiness unseen by many over the last few years.
M Bakery beyond Carrie Bradshaw
by Vicky Veloso-Barrera - November 28, 2024 - 12:00am
A bakery going by the moniker M is now open at the upscale Opus Mall in Bridgetowne.
Quietly elegant, eternally stylish Armani A/X
by Vicky Veloso-Barrera - November 27, 2024 - 12:00am
‘Elegance is not about being noticed, it’s about being remembered’ — Giorgio Armani
Quietly elegant, eternally stylish Armani A/X
by Vicky Veloso-Barrera - November 27, 2024 - 12:00am
‘Elegance is not about being noticed, it’s about being remembered’ — Giorgio Armani
Living your life in American outfits
by Vicky Veloso-Barrera - November 20, 2024 - 12:00am
American Eagle shoppers, including a number of celebrities and beauty queens, trooped to the branch at SM Aura recently to get their favorite pair of AE jeans customized with chains, charms and colorful waist t...
One shopping day in Chinatown
by Vicky Veloso-Barrera - November 15, 2024 - 12:00am
One Monday morning found us on a happy walk, savoring a slice of that unique enclave in Manila known as Binondo.
One shopping day in Chinatown
by Vicky Veloso-Barrera - November 15, 2024 - 12:00am
One Monday morning found us on a happy walk, savoring a slice of that unique enclave in Manila known as Binondo.
‘Trends are fun, but classics live long in your closet,’ says Liz Uy
by Vicky Veloso-Barrera - November 13, 2024 - 12:00am
‘BYLZ x Lazada is elevated, chic and accessible,’ the country’s top stylist says.
Ayurveda: A Gen-Xer’s guide to ancient health wisdom
by Ricardo T. Pamintuan - November 5, 2024 - 12:00am
For a society used to doctor’s prescriptions, embracing Ayurveda might feel like trying a new health trend. And if it means raising a mug of warm water in place of a pill, that’s a toast I’ll gladly...
The world on a plate… at SM Aura
by Vicky Veloso-Barrera - October 24, 2024 - 12:00am
Spending a lot of time at SM Aura for work, I’ve come to enjoy this particular mall for a number of reasons.
Memes: Head-scratchers for Boomers and Gen Xers?
by Ricardo T. Pamintuan - October 5, 2024 - 12:00am
In tackling the subject of memes, I might have bitten off more than I can chew, but isn’t that the Gen X way? We were the latchkey kids, the ones who figured things out without a guidebook or adult supervision,...
The secret, not-so-secret delight that is Pasteleria Mallorca
by Vicky Veloso-Barrera - August 29, 2024 - 12:00am
How can it possibly be that I have been living 20 years in the very charming barangay known as Laging Handa (where the streets are named after boy scouts) and not know about the secret, not-so-secret gustatory delight...
Cafe Aromatique: Beguiling Scents at SM Aura
by Vicky Veloso-Barrera - August 8, 2024 - 12:00am
The rains delayed the launch of a most scintillating fragrance and coffee crawl at SM Aura, which means you have just until August 5 to catch this twin promotion.
Lakehall at Nena’s Sanctuary: A perpetual state of sunshine
by Vicky Veloso-Barrera - August 3, 2024 - 12:00am
Dark skies may linger over us in the aftermath of Carina, as they certainly did on the way to Lakehall, the events place of Nena’s Sanctuary at Sta. Elena Estates. But “events place” is too insufficient...
A nostalgic afternoon tea with Margarita Forés
by Bea Trinidad - August 1, 2024 - 12:00am
Chef Margarita Forés has brought a cherished family tradition to life at Lusso, just in time for her mother's birthday on July 28.
What if pizza was invented in the Philippines? Amado Fores of a Mano and Jordy Navarra of Toyo Eatery cook up Pizza Kamayan
by Bea Trinidad - July 28, 2024 - 12:00am
In moments of crisis, creativity often blooms.
Caffeine Rush: Malaysian Brand ZUS Coffee goes beyond beans and brews
by Bea Trinidad - May 2, 2024 - 12:00am
In the Philippines, coffee isn't just a beverage; it's a ritual that fuels our busy schedules.
Redefining Filipino Hospitality
by Bea Trinidad - April 21, 2024 - 12:00am
Hapag, once in Katipunan, has moved up to a new level at the Balmori Suites in Rockwell. And it’s no small step — it’s a giant leap forward for Manila’s dining scene.
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