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MANILA, Philippines — For seven years now, a Spanish restaurant named after flowers continued to blossom with its traditional Spanish dishes with a modern twist. Now with branches with at Bonifacio Global city and The Podium Mall in Ortigas, Las Flores or “The Flowers” in Spanish attracts a diverse mix …

Fans of xiao long bao, the steamed pork dumpling filled with hot soup, are in for a treat when they dine at Paradise Dynasty, the casual dining restaurant that originated from Singapore and celebrated its third-year anniversary in Manila last week. Its xiao long bao comes in eight international flavors, …

After traveling at least 10,000 kms, one of Italy’s gelateria brands has finally made it to the Philippines. “We want Filipinos to get a taste of traditional Italian gelato, not just any kind of gelato,” said Diego Pacifici, global marketing manager, Grom Gelato. “Grom’s ingredients are sourced from all over …

The big Promise Wall that tells you what day it is (it’s always, always rebel-rousing Friday even on paper-pushing Mondays or thank-God-it’s-nearly-Friday Thursdays). An airplane propeller to symbolize movement (and a sense of aspiring toward something where only the sky is the limit). Its “eccentric clutter” aesthetic, which is younger …

MANILA, Philippines — In time for the holidays, the peak of feasting for many Filipinos, a go-to food court in Makati City recently reopened with a newly revamped vibe and offerings for today’s social media-savvy generation. From a traditional all-white food court, Glorietta’s Food Choices, Ayala Malls’ first and biggest …

MANILA, Philippines — White House Filipino-American executive chef Cristeta Comerford was awarded with the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters by officials of the University of the Philippines (UP) on Monday. In a Twitter post by The STAR’s Janvic Mateo, Cristeta was seen receiving her awards in a ceremony …

MANILA, Philippines — With its long and deep history, Chinese cuisine is truly an integral part of the Chinese culture. Unknown to many, it is not just one distinct cuisine, but comprised of different regional styles of cooking. In Paradise Dynasty, diners will get a glimpse of the Imperial culture …

After taking in the Manila Bay Sunset or singing along to an anticipated live act at the MOA Arena, the next attraction in the area is meant to refuel. There’s something for everyone and every craving at My South Hall, the newest food hall on the ground floor of S …

MANILA, Philippines — As a cool, all-around treat, ice cream is easily loved by everyone, including us Filipinos who are living in a tropical country. It’s the kind of sweet goodness that goes with anything and is simply appreciated in good, bad, happy and sad times. It’s like the dessert …

MANILA, Philippines— A well-loved casual dining restaurant is marking its silver milestone in December. Despite being a household name for a quarter of a century now, American restaurant chain TGIFridays continues to innovate and keep up with the times with new dishes to give its diners more reasons to come …