Category: Media Event
New Hidden Resto: My Country House Tagaytay
There’s a new hidden restaurant that’s worth the long drive to Tagaytay—My Country House. It’s managed by the Raintree Hospitality Group, the makers of popular restos such as Jones All Day, Saboten, Providore, Chotto Matte, and Farmer’s Table, where this new resto sits right next to. This place used to be a family vacation home. […]
Get Free Paella From Chef Rob Pengson’s Beso-Beso
If you’re wondering what’s been up with Rob Pengson, one of the OG celebrity chefs of the Philippines, just look for his hidden restaurant, Beso-Beso, along Chino Roces, Makati. Belated Comeback 2019-2020 was supposed to mark his comeback after years of hiatus from the culinary scene. He had just set up his culinary arts school, […]
Singapore’s Tung Lok Seafood Is Now In Manila
If there’s one thing I miss about Singapore, it’s their authentic chili crab. Flashback to many years ago: I remember dining in a restaurant near Marina Bay, choosing the crab from the aquarium, and then pacifying my then-pescetarian senses when the giant platter of chili crab finally arrived on our table. In full battle gear […]
Little Taj: Bollywood in Boracay
When you think of Indian restaurants in the Philippines, do you envision opulent decors, vintage vibes, and a traditional menu? A new Boracay hotspot wants you to experience the more modern and trendy side of India. Fun Activities To Try In Boracay 🌅 Parasailing ⛵️ Paraw Sailing 🏝 Boracay Island Hopping 🌊 Jet-skiing Little Taj […]
Get Up to 75% Off At The Philippines’ Biggest Hotel Sale
The Philippines’ biggest tourism sale is back! The September Online Sale (SOS) was launched in 2020 to help resuscitate the local tourism industry that was badly hit by the pandemic. Organized by the Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA), this online travel mart lets you choose from an array of travel vouchers, such as hotel […]
Muchos, Boracay’s New Latin American Resto
The Philippines’ most famous white-sand island is back to regular programming. The establishments that survived Boracay’s 2018 closure and the pandemic’s zigzagging travel rules are now operating at high capacity—with some pandemic restrictions still in place. Another sign of Boracay’s thriving tourism is the opening of new businesses. One of the newest restaurants to dot […]
This New BGC Restaurant Gives Parisian Feels
Opening a post-pandemic restaurant in the Philippines is no easy feat. First, you need exquisite food, a way to lure the humans out of our work-from-home bubble and lockdown state. Next, make sure the resto has al fresco options. In this post-face shield society, many of us have anxiety and are slowly working our way […]
Catch the Biggest Philippine Tourism Sale of 2021
Think of this as the Lazada/Shopee 9.9 sale of Philippine tourism. The September Online Sale (SOS), which runs from September 15 to October 15, 2021, has hundreds of travel vouchers for up to 70% off . Organized by the Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA), this online sale can be accessed at hsma.org.ph/sos. The inaugural […]
Rediscovering Station X
It was a clever idea to nickname this location at the border of Boracay’s Stations 2 and 3 as “Station X.” By word of mouth, you’d have tourists curious to ask: “Is it an exclusive beach spot like Station 0?” Not exactly. It’s not one of the island’s unpopulated beaches like the unofficial Station 0, […]