Just in love–with Joe Jonas
The screams, shrieks and singing of fans filled the Makati Shangri-La’s Rizal Ballroom as they welcomed pop singer Joe Jonas, who is here as Bench’s newest ambassador.
May 24, 2012
The screams, shrieks and singing of fans filled the Makati Shangri-La’s Rizal Ballroom as they welcomed pop singer Joe Jonas, who is here as Bench’s newest ambassador.
So folks, Sarah and I always believe in the power of the spoken and written word. Since the month of May is wrapping up, here are the wishes we would like to come true. We suggest you write down your own wishes for May, too. Feel free to take what you liked below to fit your own circumstances when you write your own wishes. Happy wishing!
Paul Fussell, an acclaimed literary scholar who won a National Book Award in 1976 for “The Great War and Modern Memory,” died Wednesday morning at age 88.
A modern Spanish restaurant that serves killer sangrias. Filipino food inspired by “Noli Me Tangere.” Japanese food with special flair. Refreshing fruit smoothies. New York-style pizza. A café that offers healthy treats and mouth-watering desserts. A fusion resto that aims to please your senses.
It isn’t every day that Manilans get to taste the cuisine of Iloilo, a province in Western Visayas known for its fresh seafood, hearty soups and delectable pastries. That’s why it’s really a treat whenever one of the hotels adds Ilonggo food to its lunch and dinner buffets.
Traveling from Metro Manila, either toward the north or south, the motorist is faced with so many dining places along the highway, most of which belong to hamburger chains and the usual eateries found in the big city.
It’s a general observation by diners that Korean restaurants are so generous, because staff bring out several small dishes as soon as you sit down. Because of that, diners comment that sometimes those dishes are enough to make one full. But what is perceived as appetizers are really side dishes for the main course.
There is more to creating good food than just finding the right mix of the right ingredients. It requires a lot of heart and—old and overused as it may sounds—much love.
The top 50 restaurants in the world may have been Euro-centric, but there were a few notable Asian restaurants that made it to the list. This year, six restaurants made the top 50.
Memphis, Elvis’ Town, home of the blues and the best barbecues in the world—Tessa and I are here because I was invited to participate as a guest chef for the celebration of Memphis in May 2012, as the city salutes and pays tribute to the Philippines.
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