A New and Refined Dining Experience Comes To Quezon City at Michael Dubois Restaurant

A French chef's bold vision takes shape in the heart of Quezon City's culinary scene, adding to the colorful tapestry of diverse flavors this part of the metro. Deviating from the usual tried and tested casual and value-driven format common in the area, Chef Michael Dubois charts his own course offering an upscale dining experience at Michael Dubois Restaurant...

The promise of an elevated dining experience never fails to entice those constantly on the search for the newest culinary destination. And finding one in the most unexpected of places up north in the residential neighborhoods of Quezon City adds to the thrill and excitement of discovering one more restaurant to your growing list. But fine dining can be tricky, setting expectations both perceived and imagined. Opened just a few months back, there are still rough edges to smoothen and iron out, but Michael Dubois Restaurant offers some interesting possibilities. Managing expectations with an open mind becomes key in unveiling the countless possibilities at Quezon City's newest dining attraction. Curious? Then, read on and step inside Michael Dubois Restaurant...

Did You Say Bacon? Find Out Why It's Better with Baken at One World Deli

Imagine bacon in crisp strips, a savory jam or even a cookie. That's right, Baken is clearly doing some amazing things with bacon. At One World Deli, the culinary possibilities with Baken are highlighted in a lavish three course feast...

Bacon reimagined. Made with 100% real bacon and no artificial substitutes, Baken transforms the popular breakfast staple in a savory and sweet range of tasty bites like Real Bacon Crisps, Bacon Jam and Bacon Cookies. A proudly homegrown local brand, Baken is all set to change your snacking game. Using Baken's signature products as the flavorful base, Chef Miguel Gianan of One World Deli orchestrates an exquisite three-course feast with premium Irish Gallagher Oysters, New Zealand Lamb Rack and Gelato Manila. Here's a peek at some tasty possibilities with bacon reimagined by Baken...  

Elegant Flavors Uncorked: A Champagne Pairing Dinner with Champagne Deutz at Prana in Novotel Manila Araneta City

Name your favorite champagne and the familiar labels come up top-of-mind. But it's time to add one more name to your list and uncork a world of flavors. Let's talk Champagne Deutz. Better yet, why not indulge in a sumptuous champagne pairing dinner with the rich and vibrant flavors of Indian cuisine... 

Champagne Deutz uncorks a world of elegant flavors at a champagne pairing dinner with authentic and traditional Indian dishes in Prana at Novotel Manila Araneta City for a unique and memorable dining experience. Indian cuisine isn't the first thing that comes to mind when it comes to champagne pairings, but Executive Chef Massimiliano Pauletto and Chef Rajan Veeranan of Novotel Manila Araneta City and Champagne Deutz Brand Ambassador Joel Payne have curated an exquisite champagne dinner pairing menu in a creative collaboration of bold, fresh and unexpected flavors. Read on and uncork a world of infinite and flavorful possibilities...

Luxurious Sundays with Italian Flair at the Finestra Italian Sunday Brunch in Solaire Resort

 This may be the most luxurious Sunday brunch yet in the metro...

Imagine brunch with a sumptuous array of fresh seafood, pizza, pasta, steaks and desserts in an elegant setting with a view of the bay. You can stop dreaming, you'll find it at one of the metro's best restaurants. Finestra Italian Steakhouse at Solaire Resort transforms and elevates the brunch dining experience with the Finestra Italian Sunday Brunch showcasing an impressive menu prepared by Chef de Cuisine Alan Marchetti. Take a closer peek at Sunday brunch redefined with an opulent  Italian spin...

A Decade of Filipino Hospitality: Joy-Nostalg Manila Turns Ten

The elegant champagne lady in her exquisite terno welcomes guests with perfectly chilled glasses of bubbly at The Nostalgia Dining Lounge...that's the way to celebrate ten years of Filipino hospitality.

Joy Nostalg Hotel & Suites Manila celebrates a decade of Filipino hospitality in an intimate gathering of guests, partners and friends at the luxurious Nostalgia Dining Lounge last September 9, 2019. How time truly flies, it was September 9, 2009 when the hotel first opened its doors offering comfort and luxury with expansive fully-furnished suites to short-term stays and long-staying guests. In September, 2017, the property rebranded to Joy-Nostalg Hotel & Suites Manila partnering with multinational hospitality management group AccorHotels. Through the years, the hotel shared their own take on Filipino hospitality endearing them to countless loyal guests. That evening, the hotel celebrated it's colorful journey with good food, endless rounds of free-flowing drinks, live entertainment and a whole lot of good vibes...

Five in Ten: A Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Affair at The Peninsula Manila

It was an evening that dazzled, entertained and inspired like no other. And why not. When a prestigious hotel group bags the coveted Forbes Travel Guide Five Star rating in all ten worldwide properties, that's a remarkable feat that deserves a grand celebration... 

The Peninsula Hotels earns the acclaimed distinction of the Forbes Travel Guide Five Star awards category across all ten Peninsula properties around the world for an unprecedented sweep. It's a rare distinction, in fact, it's the first in Forbes Travel Guide's enduring 61-year history. The Forbes Travel Guide, a global authority on luxury travel and lifestyle, bestowed its prestigious five-star rating on The Peninsula Hotels in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo, New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, Paris, Bangkok and Manila. That's a perfect ten. Not only is this another hashtag worthy achievement for #PenMoments, it's a resounding validation in The Peninsula's history of service excellence...

Sunday Afternoon at The Gourmand Market

Sixteen editions and counting, it's been an impressive run. And it just keeps getting better...

The Gourmand Market recently concluded its latest edition, Carnivale, last March 4, 2018 at Bonifacio High Street's Central Square to start the year. And if it's any indication of what you can expect in future editions of the The Gourmand Market, the future looks good. And tastier than ever...

Let it Rain: Wine and Oysters at Fairmont Lounge

A sudden afternoon downpour signaled the onset of the rainy season, a welcome relief to the summer heat but a damper on any plans for the evening. And with the rains comes the legendary metro traffic. Like they say, just add water and the entire city stops. Thankfully, there's Wine and Oyster Night at the Fairmont Lounge, so let it rain...

A never-empty glass of wine and fresh oysters, just what you need to end the day on the right note. Indulge in free-flowing wine with a platter of oysters at the Fairmont Lounge's Wine and Oyster Nights, and simply let the rain and metro traffic takes its course.

Old World Colonial Elegance and Provencal Flavors: A Weekend at Raffles Makati

When at Raffles, why not visit Singapore? Or Dubai? Or Phnom Penh? Or Makati? No matter the destination, that unique brand of hospitality remains unchanged since 1887. A destination in itself, it's the same kind of emotional luxury that has drawn some of the world's iconic writers to Raffles, from Somerset Maugham to Alfred Hitchcock, Rudyard Kipling to Ernest Hemingway, and the story continues. From the original Raffles Singapore where it all began to its countless destinations around the world, each property is linked by its legendary service and luxury that is unmistakably Raffles. At Raffles, they call it emotional luxury. Guests simply call it Raffles...

And now it's your turn. A weekend at Raffles Makati takes you back to the storied past of old world elegance and grace of bygone colonial times, a brand of emotional luxury synonymous with Raffles for over 130 years. No matter how much has changed since 1887, Raffles would remain exactly the same, stopping time with its colonial splendor, unmatched luxury, and legendary service. And like so many individual stories weaving a colorful tapestry enhancing the enduring image of Raffles, here's yet another, my own story, on a perfect weekend at Raffles...

Tea with a French Accent: The Royal Afternoon Tea Series Featuring Marie Antoinette at Writers Bar

"Let them eat cake..."

Words that have resonated long after the French Revolution. But did Marie Antoinette really say it, or was it just a journalistic cliche? Historians have debated for decades regarding this notorious utterance perfectly describing class conflict and western aristocracy. Accounts detailed a flawed translation, referring to brioche and not cake, but whether Marie Antoinette did say these infamous words remains an open-ended discussion. Historians have traced the famous quote to an anecdote by Jean-Jacques Rousseau about a "great princess" well before Marie Antoinette arrived in France. But Marie Antoinette's place in history has already been firmly established, mythologized in local lore after that turbulent chapter in French history. It's interesting trivia like this that lead to colorful conversations at tea time. And you can have your cake. And a soothing cup of tea...at Raffles Hotel. Writers Bar introduces its Royal Afternoon Tea Series drawing inspiration from history's icons, and starting May 1 to July 31, 2017, you can indulge in a lavish selection of sweet and savory creations inspired by Marie Antoinette paired with select premium teas. Read on for a peek at afternoon tea with a French accent...