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Filipino sisig takes the gold at the 2018 Embassy Chef Challenge

Filipino sisig, as prepared by Chef Abie Sincioco-Mateo, won first place in the Judge’s Choice and People’s Choice categories at the 2018 Embassy Chef Challenge at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington DC—a giant step in the efforts to bring Filipino food to the global gastronomic…

Las Piñas culinary showdown promotes original local flavors

The best cooks in the 20 barangays of Las Piñas City got together recently to showcase their best dishes and desserts for the annual cooking competition that kicked off the festivities for the city’s 2018 Food Festival. It was the fifth year the city hosted such an event. Sen. Cynthia…

A ‘magnifique’ day for moms

Because moms deserve nothing less than ‘magnifique,’ Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila honors the light of the home in a heartwarming gastronomic presentation of beloved household dishes from May 11 to 13, 2018 – as well as some relaxing treats in this pristine hotel by the bay! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed4domPWpIs 1. Celebrate…

‘Keto’ a sexy body

by JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ | photography by DIX PEREZ Bacon, butter and meat, meat, meat. And when done right, not much calorie counting, too! These are the things people hear about the ketogenic diet, also known as “keto,” to the common dieter. But is it all there is…

At the Vietnamese chef’s table in Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila and the Embassy of Vietnam in the Philippines are bringing Vietnamese cuisine — which is more than just pho, banh mi and ca phe sua — into the spotlight with the newest installment of the hotel's Flavors of the World culinary series. For the Vietnamese installment, Sofitel brought in master…

Spiral is training the spotlight on Vietnamese food

Vietnamese is one of the most popular yet most misunderstood cuisines in Asia. There's also way more to it than pho, banh mi and goi cuon (spring rolls), and Vietnamese people drink more than just ca phe sua da. It isn't a "healthier" version of Chinese food either; it's a rich and…

Chef Nobu Matsuhisa wants his last meal to be sushi

If you were to eat one final meal, what would it be? For Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, the answer is easy: sushi! The chef to the stars named the iconic Japanese dish as his preferred final meal while hosting "The Nobu Experience," a one-night culinary affair that allowed diners to interact with…

The ‘fun’ in Fundador

Something sweet and ‘spirited’ is coming your way, with the launch of the Fundador Café at the Venice Grand Canal Mall in McKinley Hill. The chic 50-sq.m. café is a showcase of everything that’s fun about the world’s largest and oldest brandy maker. While Fundador remains to be the…

Five spots to visit this Lunar New Year

Usher in the Year of the Dog with your favorite Chinese treats at these great restaurants: Jasmine Jasmine is serving up a Cantonese feast expertly prepared by Chef Wong Kam On. The menu includes Braised Dried Oyster Sea Moss, Fried Glutinous Rice with Assorted Chinese Marinated Pork, Steamed Cod Fish…

Live like royalty Le Grand Royal Brunch by Spiral

Royals have been living it up lately, and we commoners want in on the fun. Luckily for us, Sofitel is offering up some royal treatment at Le Grand Royal Brunch on Jan. 28. Inspired by the picturesque engagements of couples like Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, Le Grand Royal Brunch…