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There’s nothing like Filipino Restaurant Chibog in Melbourne

“I’m not a chef,” Janine Barican told me as we sat down for her interview. A nurse by profession, Janine’s journey to becoming…

Achieve a runner’s body: Your ultimate guide on how to start running

I just joined the ASICS Rock ’n’ Roll Running Series Manila (10km distance) last Sunday. I am very enthusiastic to engage myself in…

My 15-year-old self needed this clothes life-saver

A sign of a good appliance is how it instantly makes your life better in ways you haven’t imagined yet. The moment I…

Who Profits From Your Pride?

I just finished Sally Rooney’s “Conversations with Friends”, not in its book form, but as the recently-released Hulu series. I breezed through all…

Kai At Home

It is no wonder Chef Gilbert’s restaurants are consistently good, have staying power and are on the top of many lists. How he…

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Japanese chef, Cantonese cuisine, Michelin star

It’s a strange combination—a Japanese chef who cooks Chinese food, particularly Cantonese. But there he was at Tin Hau of...

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Old Manila’s new chef serves up surprises

Manila Peninsula has a new chef—Samuel Linder. Some of you may know him from Aubergine fame, and if you do,...

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Discovering City of Dreams’ neighboring restos

During a relaxing staycation at Nobu Hotel in City of Dreams Manila a few weeks ago, I had the chance to discover its neighboring restaurants—one of which is Crystal Dragon at Crown Towers.