By ISABELLA OLIVARES In Singapore, where eating is more of a pastime than a function, street food is a national treasure. But the cheap and ready-to-eat fare that has become iconic to the city-nation has its roots in a dark time in history. "People were poor, there were no jobs,…
Take advantage of the upcoming long weekend and find the time to relax, recharge and take a much needed break from the daily grind. Looking for something to do? Take your friends, family and the one you love on a food trip in the country's Southern summer capital that's only a…
Few sights are more spiritual and mystical than watching our cloudy gray moon bloom to its fullest, most luminous state. Some liken the experience to looking into the eye of the maker of all of the cosmos. And for this part of the world, at this time of the year,…
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…
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…
With Filipinos' intense love for food, it's a wonder why this special day of celebrating all things gastronomic isn't more well known. In July, we celebrate National Culinarians Day, a day where we celebrate chefs, cooks, pastry makers and anyone and everyone with a talent and taste for cooking up wonderful culinary delights of…
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…
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…
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…
Celebrate World Chocolate Day with PeopleAsia’s top ten places to get your chocolate fix! From the international favorites of chocolate pralines and chocolate cake to the more whimsical chocolate patties and pizza, find time to visit these deliciously sweet places on this sugary holiday. (Sweet delights by Raquel Choa) Cold Stone…
