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Elephant Grounds 10th Anniversary

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Elephant Grounds (EG), the Hong Kong based cafe concept, known as the go-to destination for quality specialty coffee, artisanal ice cream, and Asian-inspired comfort food celebrates its 10th Anniversary with the launch of new and exciting signature drinks and dishes on January 16, 2024. Join us as we launch EG Hong Kong’s specialty coffee, the AMERICANO AIR– a velvety micro-aerated iced americano and the mouthwatering EG Angus Cheeseburger made with house-blended 100% Angus beef, house-made buns, pickles, lettuce, and signature sauce. Indulge in the new Milkshake Line crafted using well-loved EG flavors, such as Toasted Rice, Acai, and Hazelnut.  Try our signature ice cream cones, which include Original, Red Velvet, and Charcoal, which are made fresh every day. The chef helming the menu concepts is Gabriel Garcia, who will be present at the Elephant Grounds 10th Anniversary launch.

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Fili Hotel NUSTAR Cebu Recognized for Best Hospitality Architectural Design (Asia) Award

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Fili Hotel, a beacon of Filipino artistry and hospitality, was awarded the Best Hospitality Architectural Design (Asia) in the 18th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final.

The property stood out among a pool of exceptional nominees, showcasing its outstanding commitment to become the beacon and signature hotel brand of the country. Located within NUSTAR Resort, the entire development serves to mimic a ship’s hull with Fili Hotel Cebu resembling its billowing sails.

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Rustic Mornings, Marikina City

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Often, we measure the milestones of our lives with meals suffused with a warm glow—whether that’s a cheeseburger with a side of fries or an inch-thick steak cooked medium rare. Food has an undeniable way of etching itself into our most cherished memories.

For many residing in the East of Metro Manila, these dishes from key moments in our lives lead us to Rustic Mornings, that restaurant in Marikina City, which was so much more than somewhere to eat out; it’s a fixture in our mental map of the city. However, you’ll have to adjust the pin ever-so-slightly as the restaurant has moved to a bigger area—with more parking—just right across the street.

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Celebrating Sampaguita at Megaworld Hotels

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Bistek Tagalog with Sampaguita

“I’ll never look at sampaguita the same way again” says Socrates Alvaro, Cluster General Manager of Food and Beverage for Megaworld Hotels and Resorts (MHR). When asked why, he answers with a smile “I’d rather eat it – mainly because we’ve discovered that the sampaguita is a versatile flower with many applications in food and beverage”. True enough, the country’s largest homegrown hospitality management chain (MHR) heats up its kitchens and gives the Philippines’ national flower a date with your tastebuds.

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“DishKarte” Cookbook by Chef Tatung Sarthou

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Chef Tatung Sarthou, celebrity chef, restaurateur, and award-winning book author, says “Dishkarte was written to bridge the skill gap of home cooks to satisfy the discriminating tastes of people who frequent restaurants when served with home-cooked dishes. It is also written for non-English speakers by providing technical and practical know-how in the kitchen to function in a home or even commercial setting.” Chef Tatung also confirms that “the book is a perfect primer for non-cooks who want to venture into the kitchen. Mga naghahanap ng ibang career or hanapbuhay. Suitable for entry-level or community-based food businesses.”

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