A fashion connoisseur’s ramen house

08/27/2016

THE NAME Philip Rodriguez is the epitome of lifestyle, sophistication and good taste. He is, after all, Cebu’s fashion czar, whose classic design and creations continue to spell elegance to the elite society. The family’s decades of…

Moon Cakes as symbols of unity, thanksgiving

Aissa A. Dela Cruz 08/20/2016

THE CHINESE Mid-Autumn Festival is the second grandest in China after the Spring or New Year Festival, which is celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month of the Chinese lunar calendar and falls on September…

The Pig & Palm’s Modern Spanish cuisine

Aissa A. Dela Cruz 08/13/2016

THE LAST time I dined in a Michelin-starred restaurant offering Costa Brava-inspired Spanish cuisine was in Casa Mono owned by acclaimed Chefs Mario Batali and Andy Nusser in New York City. It was Restaurant Week in New York…

‘Dine & Dip’ at Casa Dos

Aissa A. Dela Cruz 08/06/2016

CIRCA 1900 at the end of Sanjercasvil Road in the heart of Lahug is a turn-of-the-century American colonial mansion that is fast becoming a lifestyle destination for dining and leisure. Once the ancestral homes of the Jerezas,…

Everyday is a feast at Feria

Aissa A. Dela Cruz 07/30/2016

I GREW up fascinated by the festive word “feria”. In Spanish, the word means local fair or festival. I always looked forward to our local fiesta where feria was the attraction, after the religious rituals and procession.  At…

Costabella celebrates 35

Aissa A. Dela Cruz 07/23/2016

COSTABELLA Tropical Beach Hotel along the beautiful coast of Buyong in the island of Mactan celebrates 35 years of warm and gracious hospitality. Proudly a Filipino brand, the Alvarez-Borromeo family owns the resort. A pioneer in the…

Brew Your Own Coffee at Hausbrandt

Aissa A. Dela Cruz 07/16/2016

COFFEE is a brewed beverage we all love! I grew up in a household where the invigorating aroma of coffee brewing on the stove perked mornings up. And I saw how the preparation of this beverage acquired sophistication…

Greek cuisine at Bahari Estiatorio

Aissa A. Dela Cruz 07/09/2016

NEW York City is the most populous urbanized area in the world and has five boroughs, namely Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx and Staten Island. A borough is a patchwork of unique neighborhoods, each with its own distinct…

Beijing street food in NYC

Aissa A. Dela Cruz 07/02/2016

NEW York City, an incredibly vibrant cosmopolitan city, is bursting with culinary surprises. With my daughter Patricia and grandkids in tow, we find so much excitement in exploring New York City. So after Patricia’s work every Friday,…

Dining at Robert in Columbus Circle

Aissa A. Dela Cruz 06/25/2016

DINING in New York City is a priceless experience. While we have so much to enjoy back home, the food culture and exquisite offerings in this culinary center of the world leaves me in awe, from the…

PSCA’s final exams in Culinary Arts

Aissa A. Dela Cruz 04/23/2016

IT IS always a pleasurable occasion when I grace the culminating events of graduates of culinary arts courses in the Philippine School of Culinary Arts (PSCA) along Escario Street, Capitol Site. Libia Chavez, School Director of PSCA, …

Fresh master strokes at Canvas

Aissa A. Dela Cruz 03/05/2016

SEVEN years after Canvas Bistro-Bar-Gallery opened its doors in Cebu City, the first modern Australian restaurant continues to please discerning palates with its fresh, clean and exciting cuisine. Executive Chef Steve Shrimski together with his wife Eya…

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