Author: Ian Benetua

It’s a few minutes past five in the afternoon, and we’re waiting for Teppan Okochi to open. Inconspicuously sitting next to a bank in BGC, the teppanyaki restaurant has been praised for its prime grade …

Tucked away inside Il Terrazzo Mall along Tomas Morato in Quezon City, you’ll find Mija Korean Salon. Launched in 2018, the salon is an upcoming hotspot for Korean hair and beauty cult followers. Once you’re …

For a day that’s supposed to be about love, Valentine’s Day can be stressful. A lot of planning goes into buying gifts and booking restaurants, and making the wrong choices can ruin a good time. …

Nothing seems more conducive to a romantic weekend than dinner outdoors in the cool weather, with a view of the glorious sunset over the bay. At Sofitel, it’s certainly possible to have this setup–and it …

Walk in bitter, walk out taken. This is the unofficial slogan of Bitters in BGC, an apothecary-themed bar where you can embrace your singularity in style with craft cocktails and flattering lighting. Co-owner and beverage …

The holiday is the season for tightening belts–and it’s not because we’re stingy. Special deals and holiday menus at restaurants have been running since November, providing very little leeway for saying no. It doesn’t help …

Unhurried afternoons are rare, especially if you only have a one-hour window to get away from the desk and savor a meal. If you do get that rare chance to have a leisurely lunch by yourself or with your …

No one wants to spend their two-day weekend on the road for hours (unless you’re on a leave on Monday), and that’s why a good location is essential to a relaxing weekend out of town. …

DaTang Jardin is the latest addition to Burgos Circle‘s row of restaurants. Formed by the Taiwan International Restaurant Chain Group, Alley’s Cat and DaTang Express, the recently opened establishment in BGC offers dishes inspired by China‘s eight traditional …

  A lot of things can identify Filipino culture, but perhaps none as immediately (and with great reception) as food. Filipino food has been under the radar in the global food scene – until recently, of course, when Filipinos from around …