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.
Continue reading
Max’s Restaurant, the Filipino brand known for Sarap-to-the-Bones® Fried Chicken gained attention at this year’s ComplexCon in Long Beach California held last November 18-19. The famous annual convention organized by modern magazine, Complex showcased fashion, music, art, pop culture, and more.
Continue reading
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.
Continue reading
As the newly opened Seda Manila Bay descends upon the holiday festivities, the hotel is adding an extra dash of exhilaration to December with the launch of an exquisite Weekend Lunch Buffet. Positioned in the heart of the city, Seda Hotels’ signature dining outlet, Misto, is all set to transform your weekend dining into a culinary feast that’s nothing short of extraordinary.
Continue reading
Whether it’s roasted, sautéed or even used raw, garlic undoubtedly has an unforgettable and versatile flavor that adds depth and aroma to many of our dishes. While its taste is rich as is, it can be further enhanced with the wonderful combination of other herbs and spices to make a dish truly mouthwatering and enjoyable to eat.
Continue reading
“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.
Continue reading
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.”
Continue reading
OATSIDE, the oat milk brand that has swept across Asia since early 2022, can often be spotted in cafes and supermarkets across countries such as Singapore, South Korea, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. OATSIDE is finally coming to Manila in select retail locations and is now available in both its Barista Blend and Chocolate variants.
Continue reading
When in the beach, one thing I can’t live without is an Eco-bag; what more an eco-bag that can help preserve our waters from plastic pollutions. Grateful that The Marketplace partnered with Save Philippine Seas, for this awesome initiative!
Continue reading
One of Singapore’s leading Milk Tea & Fruit Tea brands has finally arrived in the Philippines – R&B Milk Tea!
Continue reading
The Hungry Chef 