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As the pandemic continues and more cases emerge in the country, the hospitality industry — one of the hardest hit by the pandemic is bracing itself once again with the implementation of the stricter modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) in Metro Manila and the provinces of Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and …

I’m a big fan of natural wine. I was first introduced to it several years ago at restaurants in the US and Europe, where different varieties — skin-contact (aka orange wine, where white grapes are macerated on their skins for long periods) especially — are often used for pairings at …

MANILA, Philippines — Last month, broadcast journalist and novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) survivor Howie Severino was apprehended after momentarily pulling down his face mask to rehydrate. Authorities also reportedly apprehended bikers for taking their masks off in public to drink. Incidents such as these make many people, like singer …

MANILA, Philippines — For urban consumers seeking a stress-free and a more convenient “new normal,” a new delivery app was launched to offer premium lifestyle choices. From everyday essentials like groceries and medicine to “wants” like gourmet food served hot from Michelin-star restaurants, are now made accessible via new all-in-one …

MANILA, Philippines — Rap idol Gloc-9 has expanded his online food business as he is flanked by orders from as far as Mindanao every day. In his Instagram account, the “Sirena” rapper said he needed to find a chicken supplier because the demand is high. View this post on Instagram …

Since the start of the lockdown in March I have made sure that I eat what I consider the five colors of vegetables and fruits that matter to a vegetarian like me. Although, in my 30-plus years of being a vegetarian, I have made sure not to be so strict …

I’ve tried the ramen kit and the hotpot kit, but a tomahawk steak kit? That sounded far out, like a carnivore’s ultimate dream. But it’s been made reality by chef Michael Santos of Nanka Japanese Steakhouse (formerly known as Nanka Japanese Latin serving Japanese/ Peruvian cuisine). “Our tomahawk is Black …

MANILA, Philippines — While it can be a challenge for some people, making desserts can be fun especially when you follow simple recipes and use ingredients that you can find at home. For your next dessert project, you can try these easy-to-make treats: Ice Milk Ingredients: 1 Swiss Miss Dark …

MANILA, Philippines — Isabelle Daza is firing up her kitchen! The actress, television host, model and granddaughter of Filipino culinary legend Nora Daza follows in her grandma’s footsteps, and enlists Maya’s help to navigate the kitchen with ease and confidence, and inspire a new breed of home cooks just like …

Manila, Philippines — The current health crisis and quarantine restrictions prompted various businesses and organizations to go digital as people now either prefer or are forced to do their transactions, such as shopping and food deliveries, online. In a bid to adapt to this “new normal” and empower micro food …