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

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

There are very few things quite as swanky as  dining in  a luxurious hotel. 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 and bon appétit! 1. Swiss and Fruity…
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Glasses of Crimson

Glasses of Crimson

When we were little, we were told that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Now as adults, we’ll be glad to know that it’s a glass of wine a day that keeps a plethora of health problems — and attending physicians  — away. Besides lowering the risks of heart…
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NOBU-dy but them: Chefs Ricky Estrellado & Michael de Jesus

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

No matter where you go, nothing beats the flavors of home. Nobu New York executive chef Ricky Estrellado and Nobu Manila’s head chef Michael de Jesus  raise their glasses to that, and join forces to create a special eight-course Omakase dinner scheduled on Aug. 18 to 19. (Visiting Executive Chef Ricky Estrellado of Nobu…
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Celebrating 725 Years of all things Swiss

Celebrating 725 Years of all things Swiss

What place comes to mind when we say fine chocolate, the Alps, luxury watchmaking, ski resorts and impeccable banking systems? Here’s a clue — it’s home to Toblerone. We’re talking about Switzerland, of course! Many people don't know too much about this cultural melting pot of a country (it’s a combination of…
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Pineapple, Mango, Pomelo: The Newest and Fruitiest Flavors of Marco Polo Ortigas

Pineapple, Mango, Pomelo: The Newest and Fruitiest Flavors of Marco Polo Ortigas

You’ve seen pictures, portraits, drawings and caricatures of her — a playfully flirtatious woman with a headpiece of plump, juicy, shockingly colorful tropical fruits, and possibly even a necklace, earrings and bangles made of the same produce-turned-accessory embellishment. Maybe it’s her crown of citrus and fructose giving her the juice…
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Reservations for Two: Strictly for Couples Only!

Reservations for Two: Strictly for Couples Only!

Aphrodisiacs, since time immemorial, have tickled the minds of masses, swaying them with sweet promises to turn that “hot fling” into a “sure thing.” With incredible powers that are said to increase fertility or sex drive, aphrodisiacs have become very much sought after. In modern times though, most of these…
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Happy French Independence Day!

Happy French Independence Day!

Bring out those mini Eiffel Towers, wear a beret and open your finest bottle of wine because there is much to celebrate on the 14th of July! Today is French Independence Day, or as its more popularly called, Bastille Day. The French and Filipinos may have a ton of differences…
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