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New dishes at Mandarin Oriental’s Tivoli
You guys are so lucky. When I was growing up, there weren’t many cool places to dine in. During the early ’90s, the Mandarin Oriental’s Tivoli was the place to go. At that time I was a lifestyle writer...
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How to win a special giveaway from Taguig
When I first met Lani Cayetano in 2007, I knew her as the wife of Senator Alan Peter Cayetano—or the woman behind the manThrough the years I’ve gotten to know her a little better, and got to like herI...
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Ginza Bairin opens at the new Glorietta
Is Manila ready for another tonkatsu brand? Ginza Bairin is the latest tonkatsu restaurant to open at the new Glorietta 2. What sets it apart is heritage that goes back to 1927, when the first Ginza...
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On Cloud 9: Dinner with Adrian Joffe
“The one artist whose work I would collect if I could is the abstract painter Mark Rothko, though I am not a collector by any means. I tend to like art where it is—in museums, or in public spaces. I...
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Nova Gallery presents Jun-Jun Sta. Ana
Jun-Jun Sta. Ana took the scenic route on his way to becoming a visual artist. First, he studied dentistry. Then, he became a window dresser. After his first show as a visual artist, Jun-Jun realized,...
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Got talent? Preview invites you to showcase your work
Preview magazine’s Portfolio Project is a venue where experienced or up-and-coming designers, hair and makeup artists, photographers, graphic designers, and other fashion creatives can house their...
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Renee Olstead returns to Manila this August 30, 2013
Fans of The Secret Life of the American Teenager may recognize Renee Olstead who plays Madison Cooperstein in the teen drama. Well, the teenager is now a young lady.This protégé of David Foster is also...
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Winners: Special giveaway from Taguig
Out of more than 1300 entries to last week’s promo five winners were electronically chosen via Random.org.These train cases will go to:Cherry Santos of Novaliches, Quezon City Marloe Uy of Camputhaw,...
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Yayoi Kusama expert talks at Ayala Museum
Ayala Museum, with the support of the Japan Foundation-Manila, presents the I Love Kusama exhibition at its Ground Floor Gallery and Third Floor Glass Lane this July 16 to September 1, 2013. As part of...
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Beauty is a Sanctuary: HERAKUT in Manila
Fully Booked and Vinyl on Vinyl present Beauty is a Sanctuary: HERAKUT in Manila 2013 this August 8-10, 2013. Hera and Akut or HERAKUT are two graffiti artists from Frankfurt and Erfurt, Germany. Their...
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Grow up
I woke up this morning to a Viber group created by a class rep from my son’s school. I thought it was a good idea to be informed about exams, holidays, and other relevant information. But in the few...
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About last night: Pet Shop Boys in Manila
My husband and I left the house at 6:30 PM in search of dinner before going to the Pet Shop Boys concert at SMART Araneta. Spontaneously we decided on Kimpura, and while waiting for my food, I felt my...
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Can you spot the thief?
Reposting this for my friend whose bag was stolen earlier tonight in a QC restaurant. I’m really lucky my wallet doesn’t get stolen. I’ve only lost maybe two cameras since 2000. But what do pickpockets...
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Savor authentic Singaporean dishes at Spectrum
Spectrum, Raffles and Fairmont Makati’s all-day dining restaurant, in cooperation with Singapore Airlines, invites you to to Savor Singapore for a limited time only this August 10-14, 2013. Guest Chef...
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Good news!! NAIA has renovated the dreaded toilet
A bit of good news, and I can’t believe it happened in my lifetime. That dreaded toilet near the airline lounges at NAIA 1 has finally been renovated!! This used to be the toilet signs. Note the draped...
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Don’t judge a shopper by its cover
Remember this scene in Pretty Woman where Julia Roberts tries to shop at Rodeo Drive and gets treated like crap?I guess most of us have experienced something like this at some point in our lives. When...
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Hong Kong over the weekend
Can you believe it’s only my second time to travel this year? Last time was Singapore for Valentine’s Day. And then Asiana Airlines crashed, and I lost my desire to travel. But after my lipo I was...
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Bensimon introduces perfectly imperfect French footwear
Thirty years ago, brothers Serge and Yves Bensimon created a classic sneaker design that combined effortless Parisian style with a laid back, rugged, imperfect look and feel. Parisians prefer brands...
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KFC Zinger vs. McSpicy
Don’t judge me because I love fast food. Not everyday but once in a while I do need my fix, and most of the time it involves chicken. I’ve been kind of obsessed with KFC lately ever since my friend...
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Farmer Sanchez
I wish I’d taken notes or pictures of the funny things that have appeared on our grocery list, written by the maids, of course. They run from the amusing to the baffling. My friend, Biden, who was...
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