Category: Manila Life

Ultimate Taste Test Masters Edition Judges Scorecard and the Winners are…

By Monique Tendencia
Topics: Ultimate Taste Test

The recently concluded 16th Annual Ultimate Taste Test, the longest running food event since 2008, was held at 55 Events Place along Scout Rallos St. in Quezon City. Some of the judges say this was one of the best UTT events yet because of the quality of the vendors, the online voting process and the … Continue reading Ultimate Taste Test Masters Edition Judges Scorecard and the Winners are…

Pia Wurtzbach: Ginebra Girl 2019 on Iconic Gin Brand’s 185th Anniversary!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Events

What’s the common denominator between the most beautiful girl in the universe and the world’s oldest, most respectable and best-selling gin? Both of them are world-class Filipino icons that value never-dying drive, true grit and the pursuit of excellence.  So proud to have witnessed the coming together of two celebrated icons to commemorate the 185th anniversary … Continue reading Pia Wurtzbach: Ginebra Girl 2019 on Iconic Gin Brand’s 185th Anniversary!

Announcing…. Ultimate Taste Test: The MASTERS Edition (Food Entrepreneurs Application Now Open)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Ultimate Taste Test

To apply as a food vendor, fill up the UTT Masters Edition Online application form. For the past decade, Our Awesome Planet’s “Ultimate Taste Test” has been the incubator and launching platform for many of today’s most popular and influential food entrepreneurs. All of them started out as home businesses, and thanks to the publicity … Continue reading Announcing…. Ultimate Taste Test: The MASTERS Edition (Food Entrepreneurs Application Now Open)

La Petite Parisienne Guide to Food and Wine Pairing

By Monique Tendencia
Topics: Manila Life

La Petite Parisienne is a wine cellar, deli, pizzeria, and events place all rolled into one. Offering some of the widest selection of classic and premium wines directly imported from France to Manila, it is only apt that they also take part in educating interested parties in the intricacies of wine and the best ways … Continue reading La Petite Parisienne Guide to Food and Wine Pairing

Authentic Crayfish Party in Manila! (Photo Essay) @SofitelManila

By Monique Tendencia
Topics: #Philippines, Awesome Festivals, Events

Decked in Nordic-themed flags, the Harbor Garden Tent was transformed into Viking Village as Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila and NordCham Philippines welcomed around 1,000 guests to celebrate the most authentic Crayfish Party in Manila. How do the Nordics party?

ANG HULING EL BIMBO: Of Sad Homecomings #AngHulingElBimbo2018

By Monique Tendencia
Topics: Musicals

Ang Huling El Bimbo is a masterful piece of expert storytelling through the music of the Eraserheads, the most iconic rock band of the 90s. Their songs are expertly put together to build the story of friends who have lost their relationships, and their unexpected reunion years later. Ang Huling El Bimbo is the latest … Continue reading ANG HULING EL BIMBO: Of Sad Homecomings #AngHulingElBimbo2018

CRAYFISH PARTY: A True Nordic Feast @SofitelManila

By Monique Tendencia
Topics: Events

Kräftskiva (the Crayfish Party) is a typical Swedish festivity that symbolizes the end of summer for Nordic countries, usually in August. Once reserved for royalty, the crayfish eventually became popular amongst the masses after Parisians took an interest, and the rest of Europe followed suit. Now in its 6th year, NordCham Philippines in partnership with … Continue reading CRAYFISH PARTY: A True Nordic Feast @SofitelManila

BREAKOUT PH: The Biggest Breakout Room opens in Alabang!

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: Mystery Rooms

BREAKOUT PH Alabang has just opened and it’s the biggest branch yet! Located on the 2nd floor Commerce Mall of Alabang Town Center, it has five rooms that are different from the other breakout branches. These are the Reunion, Fairy’s tale, Super Soldier, the Town, and BFF, which is said to be the hardest one … Continue reading BREAKOUT PH: The Biggest Breakout Room opens in Alabang!

MenhirSalento Wines: Chef Jessie Sincioco x Chef Musaro Rocco Roberto Dinner

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Events

There’s a booming appreciation for fine wines in Manila, a growing hunger among Manileños to know more about wines from the winemakers themselves. In the case of Menhir Salento, they introduced their Italian wines via a 4 hands wine pairing dinner with Chef Jessie Sincioco and Chef Musaro Rocco Roberto. Vini Menhir Salento S.r.l., founded … Continue reading MenhirSalento Wines: Chef Jessie Sincioco x Chef Musaro Rocco Roberto Dinner