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Three days to perfect: Jollibee Group brings Singapore's most coveted croissant to Manila

by Bea Trinidad - February 6, 2025 - 12:00am

Every perfectly flaky croissant at Tiong Bahru Bakery tells a story of patience.

Buon Giorno! Style in motion

by Bea Trinidad - February 2, 2025 - 12:00am

The story of the Giorno began in 1992 when Honda introduced the Giorno Crea.

A nostalgic afternoon tea with Margarita Forés

by Bea Trinidad - August 1, 2024 - 12:00am

Chef Margarita Forés has brought a cherished family tradition to life at Lusso, just in time for her mother's birthday on July 28.

What if pizza was invented in the Philippines? Amado Fores of a Mano and Jordy Navarra of Toyo Eatery cook up Pizza Kamayan

by Bea Trinidad - July 28, 2024 - 12:00am

In moments of crisis, creativity often blooms.

Caffeine Rush: Malaysian Brand ZUS Coffee goes beyond beans and brews

by Bea Trinidad - May 2, 2024 - 12:00am

In the Philippines, coffee isn't just a beverage; it's a ritual that fuels our busy schedules.

Redefining Filipino Hospitality

by Bea Trinidad - April 21, 2024 - 12:00am

Hapag, once in Katipunan, has moved up to a new level at the Balmori Suites in Rockwell. And it’s no small step — it’s a giant leap forward for Manila’s dining scene.

SMHCC’s Tela Tales: Linen waste to new beginnings

by Bea Trinidad - April 2, 2024 - 12:00am

Tela Tales is not just about recycling old linens; it’s about crafting stories of hope and resilience, one bag at a time. Beyond the hotel industry, it’s a reminder that every one of us can play a part...

The future of food

by Bea Trinidad - March 28, 2024 - 12:00am

I met Ella, Singapore's first robotic barista, at Changi International Airport. Ella serves various drinks non-stop, from a classic latte to a Pandan Tea latte.

Liz Uy redefines snacks with healthy granola bars

by Bea Trinidad - January 21, 2024 - 12:00am

The purest sign of validation is when kids give their thumbs up.’My eldest, Xavi,wrote a letter to Santa and left Mood Food bars for him to enjoy,’ says Liz Uy.

A wine bar and shop in Quezon City that every neighborhood needs

by Bea Trinidad - August 17, 2023 - 12:00am

Toka Wine gets its name after a Filipino phrase that its owner, Butz Tenchavez, would hear too often from his titas, when they would ask him to bring wine to a party: “Butz, toka mo ang wine.”

A bold new oyster bar by the founder of koomi

by Bea Trinidad - October 20, 2022 - 12:00am

Famous satirist, essayist, poet, and author Jonathan Swift once said, "He was a bold man that first ate an oyster." How about a man that opens an oyster bar?

Whiskey and common sense

by Bea Trinidad - September 22, 2022 - 12:00am

C Lounge at Conrad launched their Whiskey Nights, held every Wednesday this month. The hotel bar offers a stunning view of Manila Bay.

What's brewing in Tagaytay?

by Bea Trinidad - August 14, 2022 - 12:00am

For Manileños like myself, Tagaytay is full of memories. It’s where city folks drive to get a breath of fresh air and a glimpse of the Taal Volcano.

Becoming vegetarian nurtures compassion

by Bea Trinidad - August 9, 2022 - 12:00am

Plant-based food trends are everywhere. You just can’t ignore them, as every fast-food heavyweight is introducing its own take on the movement from Starbucks and Shakey’s Pizza to Burger King and Pancake...

Why you need a gin lover as a friend

by Bea Trinidad - June 9, 2022 - 12:00am

Everyone has a friend that's obsessed with gin. My friend carries pink peppercorns in her bag, always ready for a gin and tonic at whatever hour, preferably in the afternoon.

How a young couple turned a love language into a food business

by Bea Trinidad - May 12, 2022 - 12:00am

Bea Ocampo and her boyfriend Japee Baldonado, in their mid-20s, are the faces of Lemonlime Manila, a food business that started selling Key Lime Pie through Instagram in March 2021.

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