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Scout's Honor at Hole in the Wall ♥ ♥ ♥
This is Chef Miko Aspiras, probably the youngest, most talented pastry chef in the country. (So down-to-earth, too!) I've been a fan of his creations since I cannot even remember, and I feel so proud...
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Green Cheese at Hole in the Wall ♥ ♥ ♥
I've never been a big fan of cheesecakes, especially Japanese cheesecakes, which I think are too light, too airy, too eggwhite-y. I mean they're okay as long as I don't have to eat them for dessert....
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Hole in the Wall at Century City Mall
Hole in the Wall at Century City Mall is NOT YET OPEN, but I am so excited about it I can't wait to share these photos with you.Charlie refers to his new venture with business partner Dwight as a...
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Manila Bulletin Arabian Nights Thanksgiving Party 2014
Without any bias, I say that Manila Bulletin throws the best thanksgiving parties!Last year, it was a gathering of superheroes. Think Superman, Batman, Wonderwoman... See post here. This year, we...
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The Red Dress
I know I write mostly about my food and travel experiences on this blog, but sometimes readers ask me about random stuff, too. Like where I got the red dress I wore to Manila Bulletin's Arabian Night...
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Lifestyle Asia Gala: Spreading the Table
I have attended many fancy, formal, dress-up-in-back-tie-long-tiis-ganda-gown dinners, but I have to admit, none of them served Filipino food. It is such a shame because our local cuisine is really...
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Mecha Uma ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
I knew, right after my very first meal at Sensei Sushi, that this day would come. Bruce would have a bigger and better equipped kitchen A stunning bar to serve his omakase meals And an equally sexy...
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Jin Loves to Eat in Lifestyle Asia
Just got back from a 12-day Taipei trip and finally saw this in print.Thank you, Lifestyle Asia, for featuring me and my love for food and travel in your November issue! 24-Hour Woman. In my case, a...
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The Filipino Family Cookbook by Angelo Comsti
We were on a (ahem, friendly) date, and OMG! He was taking downnotes on a yellow pad!!! That is how hardcore my friend Angelo is.He takes food very seriously, while I just enjoy the moment and savor...
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12/10 ♥ ♥ ♥
To be very, very honest, I was not convinced about the food at The Girl and The Bull. (See post here.) I LOVED the Faux Twix - oh God, I could finish two orders by myself! - but the savories did not...
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Brasserie Girolle, A Third Time ♥ ♥ ♥
Last October 6, The Fatterside invaded Brasserie Girolle to celebrate Felisse's birthday It was a bit last minute so, to keep things simple, I requested Chef Ian to prepare a plated set menu for our...
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Lemuria ♥
It was not my first time at Lemuria But the sight of this cozy little house-turned-restaurant still took my breath away Hand-painted mailbox The dining room was as beautiful as I remembered it to...
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Missing in Action
I know I have been missing in action from the blog lately. (I'll update it soon, promise! Please don't give up on me! Lol!)Life has been pretty crazy busy beautiful and I'd like to enjoy it than be in...
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Ramen Yushoken, Revisited ♥ ♥ ♥
Back to Yushoken for some more ramen lovin'.In this cozy Alabang shop, noodles are made fresh in-store and the broths are boiled forever. Gyoza is excellent, too. We had one plate each. In the case...
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Mendokoro Ramenba ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
And just before the year ends, one of my food wishes finally came true. Yushoken, Manila's best ramen and tsukemen place for me, finally opened in Makati!!! And what a beautiful space Mendokoro...
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Jin Loves to Eat on Pepper.ph
I love Pepper.ph and I love the people behind Pepper.ph.So imagine my surprise when they asked to feature me! It's like being on the front cover of Kinfolk! Hahaha! Kidding aside, I enjoyed the...
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My Twelve Favorite Cakes ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Published on Manila Bulletin Sunday Lifestyle, December 14, 2014Have Your Cakes and Eat Them, Too I cringe every time I see a red velvet cake. Do you even know how much food coloring goes into that...
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Rogue x Pepper Reality Bites and Ultimate Eats
As a year-ender, Rogue and Pepper have teamed up to come out with a major 2014 best of the best list. And because they are Rogue and Pepper, they did it differently from everybody else. Photo stolen...
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Wagyu Japanese Beef ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
I discovered this wagyu heaven through Joanna, my fellow Japanese beef, sashimi, Brown Butter cakes lover Wagyu Japanese Beef is a tiny shop that sells premium Japanese beef and organic pork. This...
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An Evening with Diego Chiarini
An Evening with Diego Chiarini… and Italian Food Through the Centuries Published on Manila Bulletin Lifestyle, December 25, 2014 “Can I help you hold your purse?” a thoughtful man in white asked me...
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