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Three Tuna recipes to try for your next kitchen adventure

By Hermes Joy Tunac Admit it or not, the excessive time we spend at home during the quarantine has made all of us adventurous in many different ways. Some are trying out new fitness routines, others are taking care of plants, while some are becoming experimental in the kitchen, whipping…

The Dalmore 62: Sold to the highest bidder—ever!

Two rare bottles of The Dalmore 62 made history by becoming the most expensive Dalmore bottles ever sold in an auction. As F.Scott Fitzgerald once famously wrote: “First you take a drink, then the drink takes a drink, then the drink takes you.” Well, in the this case, the drink also took a world…

What goes into a bottle of the world’s finest cognac

By Tedrick Yau Most people had their first taste of alcohol after downing a can of light beer. Eventually, this progressed to shots of tequila, vodka, whiskey, or a glass or two of wine from various countries. I share this experience with many others who have come to appreciate alcoholic…

Five-star dining served at home

Novotel Manila introduces "Take Me Out," a ready-to-cook selection from the five-star hotel's wide range of restaurants such as Food Exchange Manila, Sabor Bar de Vinos, Gourmet Bar and Indulge Gelato. Adobo As Novotel promises to stay by its loyal patrons' side during these times, the hotel has made its…

Diamond Hotel welcomes diners back this Father’s Day

It’s what many fine dining aficionados and loyal guests have been waiting for: Diamond Hotel Philippines is once again setting tables for dine-in reservations at three of its premium dining and award-winning restaurants such as Corniche, the Lobby Lounge and Yurakuen. Following trends and protocols of the new norm, the…

Makeup artist and beauty queen maker puts career on hold to focus on food business

Like countless people whose lives and livelihoods have been disrupted by the pandemic, Gio Flores has eventually found a way to survive and perhaps even thrive in a post-COVID-19 world. By tapping into his love for cooking, he has started a small but now thriving business selling Gio’s Premium Savoury…

Mother’s Day is “No-cook” day with Conrad Manila

There’s nothing quite as delicious as mom’s home-cooked meals. And chances are you were planning to return the favor by treating her to a sumptuous gourmet dinner for Mother’s Day (until quarantine season cramped your style and kicked those plans to the curb). Presenting your Mother's Day "rescue pack" Well,…

You can now shop some of SSI Group brands online

As we continue to be under the extended lockdown, the SSI Group values the needs of its customers at this time. Although its physical stores are still temporarily closed, some of SSI’s brands have opened their online operations to allow their customers to shop some of their favorite essentials while…

Eight restaurants and cafes that can #StayatHome with you

By Hermes Joy Tunac Testing your kitchen prowess may be fun — until you crave for that bowl of ramen or cup of gourmet coffee that's just beyond your God-given, stay-at-home cooking skills. And while most restaurants are still temporarily closed due to the enhanced community quarantine, some establishments have also started selling ready-to-cook meals and…

Food for the tired body and the weary soul

Chef Jessie Sincioco and her team have been preparing food packs for some of Metro Manila’s healthcare front liners since the Luzon-wide lockdown in mid-March, in a bid to feed stomachs and buoy spirits, as these unsung heroes selflessly put their own lives on the line trying to save other…