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‘Cup’ of the World at Sofitel

The perfect brew finds the perfect view as the bay area's crown jewel, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, joins the International Coffee Organization (ICO) in celebrating the third International Coffee Day on Oct. 1. As part of AccorHotels’ PLANET 21 program and its pledge to sourcing products from local food suppliers,…

Weekend Wishlist: Five suggestions for this week’s shopping haul

The weekend has finally come, which means it's time to destress! For those who believe in the power of retail therapy and ending the day with a well-justified shopping haul, this is for you. Check out the newest stuff available for shopping junkies like you from cosmetics to fashion, and…

Giving you more to love about Japanese food: YAYOI comes to Manila

Restaurateurs Yvonne Yao and Jacqueline Gobing are giving Filipinos another word to add to their Japanese food vocabulary and a different way to satisfy their Japanese cravings. Their new restaurant YAYOI is all about teishoku dining â€” well-balanced set meals that are fresh, filling in all the right ways and…

The world on a plate: Buffets in the metro edition

Going on food trips is surely one of the most exciting and rewarding things to do in Manila; it's a city dotted with awesomeÂ dining spots and restaurants featuring international cuisines. And while it's always fun to go restaurant hopping in the metro, there are times whenÂ all we want is to…

Celebrating Heritage in Makansutra Hawkers

By ISABELLA OLIVARES In Singapore, where eating is more of a pastime than a function, street food is a national treasure. But the cheap and ready-to-eat fare that has become iconic to the city-nation has its roots in a dark time in history. "People were poor, there were no jobs,…

‘High and Seek:’ Food tripping in Tagaytay over the long weekend

Take advantage of the upcoming long weekend and findÂ the time to relax, recharge and take a much needed break from the daily grind. Looking for something to do? Take your friends, family and the one you love on a food trip in the country's Southern summer capital that's only a…

Flavorful foursome: Your hotel F&B guide for August and September

There are very few things quite as swanky as Â dining in Â a luxurious hotel.Â We rounded up a list of properties worth visiting this August and September thanks to their awesome F&B promos and exclusive deals for those months. So keep reading, take your pick andÂ bon appÃ©tit! 1. Swiss and Fruity…

Moonlit: PeopleAsia’s top picks for 2016’s mooncake festival

Few sights are more spiritual and mystical than watching our cloudy gray moon bloom to its fullest, most luminous state. Some liken the experience to looking into the eye of the maker of all of the cosmos. And for this part of the world, at this time of the year,…

Glasses of Crimson

When we were little, we were told that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. NowÂ as adults, weâ€™ll be glad to know that itâ€™s a glass of wine a day that keeps a plethora of health problems â€” and attending physiciansÂ â€” away. Besides lowering the risks of heart…

NOBU-dy but them: Chefs Ricky Estrellado & Michael de Jesus

No matter where you go, nothing beats the flavors of home.Â Nobu New York executive chefÂ Ricky Estrellado and Nobu Manilaâ€™s head chef Michael de Jesus Â raise their glasses to that, and join forces to createÂ a special eight-course Omakase dinnerÂ scheduled on Aug. 18 to 19. (Visiting Executive Chef Ricky Estrellado of Nobu…