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Hennessy XO: an eXtra-Ordinary night

Picture this: a group of about 10Â people or so convene almost every day at 11 in the morning in a cellar whose wall panels, floors and ceiling have all deeply absorbed the rich aroma of the fine drink it has produced within in its veryÂ corners. The atmosphere is almost ceremonial,…

Viva EspaÃ±a! Restaurants to make you love our Spanish heritage

495 years ago this month, explorer Ferdinand Magellan and his fleet arrived on the shores of Cebu in the name of the king of Spain. Although most might consider this chapter in our history as the beginning of Spanish rule, there are always different angles to a story, even a…

Manila FAME is back this April for its 63rd Show

by SARA DE LOS REYES | In the realm of arts and culture, â€œFilipinoâ€ is becoming synonymous to ingenuity, artistry and the creation of many, many beautiful things the world has learned to seek out. And there's more where most of these came from. The Philippinesâ€™ most celebrated design and…

Dining with the Prince

In line with the global culinary festival Madrid Fusion Manila and in partnership with the Department of Tourism, the Spain Tourism Board and Philippine Wine Merchants, treat yourself to â€œDinner with the Stars,â€ a culinary journey with Spanish Michelin Star Chef Dani Garcia at New World Manila Bay Hotel. Diners…

A Bout of Passion

Cooks, chefs and overall food lovers will disagree over many things. Sweet or savory? Hot or cold? Is cooking a science, or an art? The list of points of opposition is longer than you might think, but there is one point of convergence among all of them: the recipes, the…

After the “last supper”

The Lenten season brings discipline, controlÂ and moderation to the foreground. PeopleAsia shares a list of handpicked meals and dishesÂ that are enough toÂ nurture the body and can still leave you room for nourishing the spirit, especially after your Lenten sacrificeÂ . Bamba The name of this quaint, little restaurant was basically derived…

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…

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…

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,…