Let's face it: mothers are the best! They're our first teachers, cheerleaders and friends all rolled into one. We may not always get along with them, but we can always count on them when we need them the most. Sofitel Philippine Plaza knows this, which is why the five-star luxury…
Summer's reached its peak and that means poolside parties, beach barbecues and outdoor picnics are aplenty! Level up your summer feasts with three of these DrinkManila cocktail recipes that are as bright and sunny as the season and easy — and fun! — to make. Passion This smells like a…
Sizzling sun and rising temperatures? Check. Exciting vacation plans? Double check. Something to keep you cool this summer? Triple check! The United Kingdom's number one gelato brand Carte D'Or arrives in Manila just in time for the peak of summer! Manila is the first country in Southeast Asia to get a taste…
When we hear “cognac,” we usually think of the clear crystal bottles filled with rich brown liquid inside our parents’ bar cabinets. But this year, Hennessy – the world’s largest cognac producer – is bringing you a bottle that deserves a pedestal in any contemporary art museum with its new…
Happiness has a flavor — chocolate! The universally loved sweet treat that comes in all shapes, sizes, colors and flavors is known to release the chemical serotonin and increase the levels of endorphins released into the brain, and while that can sound a little like reading a science textbook, all that means is that…
The 11th edition of the International Food Exhibition Philippines (IFEX) returns to Manila this May! If you've ever set out to discover ingredients that go into your favorite Asian dishes and have them in your very own kitchen, this is the summer event for you. Organized by the Department of Trade and Industry’s Center…
In their second installment of the Flavors of the World series, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila invites you to Amazing Songkran — a culinary voyage to Thailand. An important event in the Buddhist calendar, Songkran is a water festival that marks the beginning of the Thai New Year. Songkran comes from the ancient…
By ISABELLA OLIVARES Dear foodies and adventurous eaters, clear your calendars because the World Street Food Congress is slated to return to Metro Manila from May 31 to June 4, 2017! The five-day food festival, which will be held at Sunset Avenue corner Asian Drive, SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds,…
The best hotels in the metro are ready to give you the most 'Eas-terrific' holiday this week! From delicious dining options to cozy family staycations, here are eight hotels with egg-citing Easter packages just for you. Madagascar comes to Novotel Manila Araneta Center (Madagascar comes to Novotel!) From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.…
Qué rico! This tastes delicious! Guests of Diamond Hotel Philippines are sure to exclaim this when they dine at the hotel’s premier dining destination, Corniche, this month. The reason behind the enthusiastic exclamation? The hotel is out to introduce their newest Spanish executive chef Francisco Coque through his delectable creations in a…
