Every day, there are people who make our lives happier. Never does a day go by that we don’t thank them, yet we don’t even know their name. Coca-Cola believes that it is time for us to know them better.
“Love for books equates to love for learning,” was the key message of Senator Benigno Aquino IV in a speech at the opening of the 35th Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.
Franks Craft Beers offers hot dogs fit for high-rollers, and imported cold beer to pair with them. But, for now, the place is for adults only. That’s because the pub—named “Franks” after frankfurters—is located inside the casino of Resorts World Manila, and one has to be at least 21 to enjoy its American-style hot dogs done in Filipino flavors.
In 2006, Amy Besa and Romy Dorotan came up with an in-depth book on Philippine cuisine titled “Memories of Philippine Kitchens.”
Shopwise Alabang, the first in a chain of 13 hypermarkets that opened 16 years ago, was relaunched early this month as part of Rustan’s Supercenters Inc.’s (RSCI) efforts to be more responsive to changing consumer needs.
The town of Balayan in Batangas province is not where one expects to find an Italian restaurant. Specialty restaurants tend to be more popular in the cities. Yet, for a couple of years now, Chez Deo Ristorante Italiano has been feeding locals and visitors alike with its take on Italian cuisine.
Tuguegarao fed me and my friends well. Among our guilty pleasures were a whole organic lechon with skin so crisp we snacked on it like chips, and the Imelda fish (bighead carp), which we found at the Don Domingo Wet Market and had our hotel chef cook it as sinigang and grilled steaks.
Just before the storm on Sunday, Baguio weather was glorious. The sun shone and the temperature was just cool that it didn’t require sweaters or jackets during the day. So, it didn’t seem quite like work to judge once more in the annual culinary competition of the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Baguio.
The Nestle Chef to Chef cooking demo took me to Naga City in Bicol province. It was my first time to go there.
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