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Flavorful Fancies

Whether for lunch of for dinner, or anything in between, Asia's finest hotelÂ restaurants are sure to be cooking up something magical! Delicious-LI Yours Li Li reflects New World Manila Bay Hotelâ€™s renowned standards of modern oriental hospitality. It is the preferred place for power lunches, elegant dinners and enjoyable relaxed…

Couture for a Cause

The Makati Shangri-La, Manilaâ€™s grand ballroom was the setting recently for the 12th Annual Best Dressed WomenÂ of the Philippines Awards Ball. Since its inception, the charity event has raised millions of pesos for the Philippine Cancer Societyâ€™s various programs.According to Angola Consul Helen Ong, the eventâ€™s chairperson, â€œ In 2015,…

BEAUTY FIX: Looks Like We Made It!

By BIANCA VALERIO Â | These days, no one can doubt the importance of multi-tasking. In fact, itâ€™s almost expected of everyone that itâ€™s become the norm.Â However, just because one can juggle tasks like a boss, doesnâ€™t mean that one always looks great while doing them. The term â€œhot messâ€ may…

Rolfing: The Body Unbroken

By DENISE ROCO Rolfist Mario Sanchez Avila mends the body with a tranquil mind and a wiser spirit. When you meet Mario Sanchez Avila, you will notice that he gleams with a zest for life. Name the sport, for sure he has tried it. Not only will he try out…

Give in to your ‘Desiderata’

Text by DOUGLAS CANDANO |Â Photos by MAU AGUASIN | Taste isnâ€™t just about food within the walls of the well-appointed, luxurious Desiderata. Entering the Desiderata (D.T.A.) Lounge at the ground floor of The Infinity Tower in Bonifacio Global City can initially be confusing. While the paneled walls, bar counter (with…

Vatel: France in the City

By GIANCARLO LUIGI ROJAS With fresh talents manning it, the De La Salle â€“ College of St. Benildeâ€™s signature restaurant cooks up a storm. Vatel is a French inspired dining outlet launched in 2010. It is run by students taking a degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management. Aside from…

SM Marks 30 Fruitful Years Â

By BABE ROMUALDEZ SM Supermalls celebrated its 30th anniversary by holding the very first â€œPartners Summitâ€ at the SMX Convention Center at the Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City, capping the two-day event with a gala night. (SM Supermalls SVP Steven Tan thanks the loyal partners of SM) Top…

The Last Days of Prince Albert

Text by DOUGLAS CANDANO |Â Photography by TAMMY DAVID | In early October, it was announced that the hotel management partnership between Ayala Land and the InterContinental Hotels Group would end on Dec. 31, 2015. This meant that a little over 46 years after it opened as Makatiâ€™s first luxury hotel,…

Art Attack at the Ayala Malls

This year, the Ayala Malls celebratesÂ an extended Valentine's season by showcasing different works of art in a handful of Ayala shopping and leisure destinations. And so, young artists are at front and center of this season's exhibit, aptly called "Art to HeART." The story behind this collection is reflected in…

The Pantry, Dusit Thani Manila: Serving Up a Fun and Fresh Feast

Dusit Thani Manila recently opened the doors of its new all-day dining restaurant, The Pantry. Spring from the concept of farm-to-fork dining, The Pantry makes use of locally sourced fair trade goods and organic ingredients to craft culinary creations. | Dusit Thani Manila's new all-day dining restaurant is more than…