Well, actually they launched it in 2017, hehehe. This is the second year of the event. But it was my first time to attend. And the Salonga siblings are not Lea and Gerard. It’s Chef Theodore Day Salonga of Ted’s Kitchen and Chef Gel Salonga of Ted’s Cakes & Pastries. The two have become regional…
I had the most interesting dinner this weekend. It was a unique concept: 6 ceramic artists (potters) came together to showcase their work through a dining experience hosted by Aleth Ocampo in her Magallanes private dining space. Aleth, known for her classic French cooking, served all the dishes for this event in pottery by (pictured…
A few weeks ago, we started Power Lunch with Margaux Salcedo, an online show for ManilaSpeak.com, aired on Youtube. It’s an effort of mine to bring my two worlds together: food and politics. I realized that my friendships are so diverse: that the beliefs of my friends stretch politically from left to right, from activists…
Events / Madrid Fusion / News
We did it!! Well … almost, so let’s keep pushing! So last week, Mr Montano confirmed to me that Madrid Fusion Manila would no longer push through. So of course I shared the bad news with the world. I never expected that foodies would make such resounding noise – as if food was taken away…
Had a very interesting lunch today whose menu was whiskey, whiskey and whiskey! Met Matthew Magliocco of Michter’s, a maker of whiskey based in Louisville, Kentucky – which I correctly identfied as where Jennifer Lawrence is from 😉 Matthew very passionately explained why their whiskeys are more competitive than others, the foremost reason being that…
It’s official. Madrid Fusion Manila has been cancelled, as confirmed by Tourism and Promotions Board COO Cesar Montano. With all the speculations, I decided to just up and get a confirmation from Montano himself. My story in today’s column in the Inquirer here: http://business.inquirer.net/248412/madrid-fusion-manila-no In its place will be a project called Buhay Carinderia by…
I’m switching to tea! Well, a little bit. At least for the products of Sekaya, I’m a convert. I was introduced to the brand by Claire de Leon Papa, Communications Director of Unilab, when she approached me to recommend a pastry chef who could create cookies or scones using their teas. Sweet Sally Desserts, of…
I just had a conversation with my friend Jayme Natividad, Chef of Taal Vista Hotel, that Tagaytay needs a good Italian restaurant. Maybe my wishes resonated across the Universe because – tada! – L’Opera’s Paolo Nesi, who is not only a respected restaurateur but also a certified sommelier, has partnered with lawyer/developer Babes Oreta and…
Ah it’s that time of the year again when the all-encompassing excuse to love (and spend for it) reigns supreme: It’s Valentine’s Day! I’ve been told by friends in the industry that the following are happening so here are a few options on how to be a sucker and succumb to the dictates of commercialism…
RESTAURANT ALERT! There is a new restaurant in BGC called James & Daughters. It is by the same group that created Le Jardin. But chef-owner Jonas Ng emphasizes that this time around, he is just cooking from the heart; no more stuffy classic fine dining frou frou recipes. “This is me,” he says. The restaurant…
I had the pleasure of being invited by Wine Depot for an evening of wine and classical music at the exceptional fine dining restaurant Antonio’s in Tagaytay over the weekend. Almost a hundred guests were personally welcomed by Wine Depot Philippines owner Brett Tolhurst and lovely wife Hazel at Wine Depot on N. Garcia (formerly…
My friend Aleth Ocampo, known for her insanely addictive chocolate chip cookies and private dining savvy, has gotten obsessed with pottery. Her hobby has blossomed into a collection and she now has an ongoing exhibit at Aphro Living at The Alley in Pasong Tamo. I had seen bits and pieces of work but never all…
