I was invited to an opening of Bench Cafe in Makati by a PR friend and I was surprised that Bench, A very well known apparel shop in the Philippine has its own cafe/ restaurant. Honestly, I asked my nephew about this place if he’s familiar with the place since he’s updated to such kind of place. He told me yes and he had seen one but that’s in High street in the fort, but haven’t tried. So, the invite for the launching I guess is for their second branch since My nephew told me that he had seen a Bench Cafe in BGC. I’m kinda curious and I wanna see place and try on what...

I know most of us here are familiar with some of Chateau 1771’s restaurants, cafes and bars. Chateau 1771 is a group of restaurants, bars and cafe composed of Chateau 1771, Cafe 1771, Sentro 1771, Wine Bar 1771, Side Bar and 1771 Elpueblo. Chef Vicky Pacheco, the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Chef of Chateau 1771 will be demonstrating this August 31, Saturday, 9am-1pm at the Maya Kitchen. She will be demonstrating signature dishes of each of the restaurant concept in the group. Lemon Chicken is crisp fried organic chicken leg nuggets coated with honey-lemon sauce from Chateau Salbacho...

Thai food! I’m pretty excited this coming cooking demo at the Maya Kitchen this May 25 2012. I know almost everyone knows what Thai food is and it’s one of my favorite cuisine actually. When it comes to Thai food, all I can think of is their spicy fragrant food mixed in coconut milk. From chicken, beef to prawns! I love them all! Anyway, renowned chef J. Gamboa of Cirkulo Restaurant puts on a different hat as he takes on Thai cuisine as guest chef of The Maya Kitchen on May 25, this Saturday, 10am-1pm. Chef J. Gamboa will be joined by Chef Malichat of Azuthai Restaurant. Cirkulo and...

I was having problem with my time management lately. Physically and Mentally stressed due to work related circumstances. I live far from my appointments so I was thinking of a place where I can relax, and a place somewhat near to my meetings to lessen my travel stress. I asked a friend who lives around the place where my meeting will take place. Arpee Lazaro (a friend), told me that there is a hotel very near and very accessible to places. He told me to stay at One Pacific Place at the CBD (Central Business District) of Makati and he told me that there were lots of positive feed backs about the hotel....

Do you like eating in Thai restaurants? If you, have you already tried Jatujak (cha-tu-chak) restaurant? If yes and you actually enjoyed the food there, then you’re not alone because Jatujak is one of my favorite Thai cuisine dining places as well. And now, I learned that there’s a way for you to know the Jatujak food secrets and get tips on how to make their signature dishes. Chef Tum is the Executive chef of Jatujak. In 1986, she started the popular “Taste of Thailand” at Makati’s Mile Long Center. She then also dabbled with private catering, until she opened Thai Ming...

Been asking friends from the City Hall of Makati City for Caracol Festival dates and thank God I receive the Festival date! Makati’s Caracol Festival will held on February 26 2012, Sunday! See you at 4pm at the corners of Ayala Avenue and Makati Avenue in Makati City. Oh by the way! here are my photos during Makati’s Caracol 2010! Everyone is invited to leave their cares behind, put on their body paint, masks and costumes of flowers, birds,fruits and endangered species and Caracol away! Caracol 2012, The Mardi Gras of Makati City’s “Save The Mother Earth” is sponsored by...