- May 2013
- April 2013
- March 2013
- February 2013
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- September 2012
- August 2012
- July 2012
- June 2012
- May 2012
- April 2012
- March 2012
- February 2012
- January 2012
- December 2011
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- July 2011
- June 2011
- May 2011
- February 2011
- January 2011
- December 2010
- November 2010
- October 2010
- August 2010
- September 2009
- April 2009
Archive for May, 2011
-
Kitsch of the Week: Uraro Stars
We had to rebook our Calaguas trip this weekend because of bad weather. Damn you, typhoon Chedeng! I’ve been itching to see the legendary white sand and blue waters of that secluded island for months. Since I have to wait …
-
Paper Addiction
“Papemelroti is back!” I shrieked when my sister told me that the iconic ’90s stationery store reopened in Glorietta, Makati last year. The timing is just right. We now live in an eco-conscious era where people prefer paper products to …
-
What Makes High Tea “High,” Anyway?
While working on a Mother’s Day activity guide for www.spot.ph, my editor asked me to see if Peninsula Manila’s afternoon high tea is still worthy of being featured. The answer was yes.…
-
Who’s a Planeteer?
Let’s cut to the chase. Although the Earth Day Jam is a yearly free summer concert for the masses of Manila, it’s not all about braving the mosh pit to watch local bands for free. It’s about getting a message …
-
10.5 Decades Later, The Cookie Skillet Sundae
In the mid-’90s, Tony Roma’s came to the Philippines and won our hearts with their ribs and flame-grilled specialties. I remember enjoying the barbeque chicken dish with a cup of broccoli and cheese soup while the rest of my family …
-
Kitsch of the Week: Coffee and Glossy Paper
I’m a sucker for freebies and bundle promotions. One of my favorites is Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf’s Time Magazine deal. Whenever there’s a special issue, you can purchase a copy from any CBTL branch in Manila for P130 and …