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Gaggan Cooking Demo at Gaggenau Kitchen
Cheryl Tiu and Gaggan AnandWhen Cross Cultures brought Gaggan to Manila, it was not only for the sensational 15-course dinner collaboration with Chele Gonzalez of Gallery Vask (read about it here), but...
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Qatar Airways Manila-Doha-Madrid ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Many of you have been requesting (some even demanding!) me to share my Spain trip here on the blog. Well, good news! I am finally doing it... after 6 months. Hahaha! Thank you so much for your...
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Madrid Atocha Train Station
It was a breeze going to Atocha Train Station from Madrid Airport. I boarded the airport express bus right outside the terminal, and after 5 euros and 30 minutes, I was already on the escalators going...
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Chocolateria San Gines ♥
My first stop in all of Spain is Chocolateria San Gines, probably the oldest and most popular place for churros con chocolate in MadridI had a couple of hours before my train to Seville so I sprinted...
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Hotel Casa 1800 Sevilla ♥ ♥ ♥
It didn't take me a long time to decide on a place to stay in Seville. When I saw photos of the rooms at Hotel Casa 1800, my heart was set. I made the booking immediately.The cab dropped me off a few...
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ConTenedor ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
After dropping off my bags at Hotel Casa 1800 following a long-haul flight from Manila and a train ride from Madrid (with a quick stop at Chocolateria San Ginés for some churros con chocolate), I...
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Museo del Baile Flamenco ♥ ♥ ♥
I was ready to book a ticket to one of the bigger flamenco shows, but my hotel conciergesuggested Museo del Baile Flamenco. I am glad I went with his recommendation.Museo del Baile Flamenco is the...
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Seville Cathedral and Giralda
The Seville Cathedral or Catedral de Santa María de la Sede is one of the must-visits in Seville. The massive UNESCO World Heritage Site took over a century to build (1402-1506!!!) and is the largest...
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Alcazar of Seville ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
The Alcazar is the Royal Palace in Seville, and what an absolutely amazing place it is!I highly recommend you book your tickets in advance because if not, this can happen:Look at the lines at The...
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La Azotea ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
I know I said I love Seville. I love everything about Seville EXCEPT 1:00pm lunches.Why so late???I was starving after spending the morning touring the Cathedral and Alcazar that I sort of freaked out...
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Four Hands Dinner by Chef Mauro Colagreco and William Mahi at The Tasting...
Published on Manila Bulletin Lifestyle, November 19, 2015Tasting Excellence at The Tasting RoomA very rare four hands dinner by Chefs Mauro Colagreco and William MahiI didn’t know what to expect from...
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Hospital de los Venerables ♥ ♥ ♥
The Hospital de los Venerables is a 17th century Baroque mansion once used as a residence of aging priests.If you have a little time to spare, I suggest making a quick visit.The courtyard is so sereneI...
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Casa Morales ♥ ♥ ♥
Casa Morales on the quiet street of Garcia de Vinuesa has been around for 165 years and is dearly loved by the SevillanosThe crowd at the tapas bar when I arrived at 10pmDusty bottles on the shelves...
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La Azotea Breakfast ♥ ♥ ♥
I AM SOOOOO HAPPY THAT ON WEEKENDS, AZOTEA OPENS FOR BREAKFAST!!!Remember when I almost starved to death on a weekday lunch? Lol. Read about it here.A good morning, indeed!I was surprised to see many...
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Costa Coffee Masterclass with Gennaro Pellicia
Everybody needs a perfect cup of flat white sometimes, and I am thrilled to know that I do nothave to travel all the way to Eastwood because Costa Coffee now has a branch in BGC.It was as warm as the...
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Din Tai Fung Now Open in Manila ♥ ♥ ♥
Published on Manila Bulletin Lifestyle on December 3, 2015An Explosion of TasteDin Tai Fung, the xiao long bao institution, opens in ManilaI have been eating Din Tai Fung xiao long bao since I was in...
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My 2015 Favorites ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Published on Manila Bulletin Lifestyle, December 31, 2015And My Recommendation is...As if the 20 extra pounds I’ve put on is not enough proof, 2015 has been a year filled with many excellent eats. The...
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Magnum White Almond Pairing
Over the holidays, I received a big, big box of sweet temptations.The newest Magnum White Almond, coated with thick Belgian chocolate and speckled generously with almond slivers. You see, I didn't go...
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Poulet Manille
I woke up and it's 2016 already! Where did time go?!?If there is one thing I've learned after trying unsuccessfully to stick to my new year's resolutions for the past 36 years, it is to be...
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Doña Maria Premium Rice
I used to cook more when I was living on my own.I don't go to the kitchen much nowadays, except to raid the fridge at odd hours of the night. You know what they say, there can only be one queen in the...
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