Month: August 2013

Cocktail Culture: Do-It-At-Home Don Papa Rum Cocktails

Cocktail Culture: Do-It-At-Home Don Papa Rum Cocktails

“A year ago, Don Papa Rum was launched in the Philippines—in Bacolod,” says Stephen Carroll, founder of Bleeding Heart Rum Company, maker of Don Papa Rum. “One year later—today—it is now available in France, Belgium and the Czech Republic.” The 100% purely Pinoy rum that […]

Veuve Clicquot Sunday Brunch at Fairmont Makati

Veuve Clicquot Sunday Brunch at Fairmont Makati

When Moet Hennessy Philippines’ Richard “Chad” Alarcon phoned last week, asking if I was available for a Veuve Clicquot champagne brunch at the Fairmont Makati on Sunday, I didn’t even bat an eyelash. “Hello, yes!!!” I think bubblies make the weekend a little happier, and […]

Stuart Weitzman now in the Philippines

Stuart Weitzman now in the Philippines

When news broke that Stuart Weitzman would be opening in the Philippines, excitement rang through the female population. His shoes, known for their high quality and elegance, often crafted from unique raw materials like wallpaper, cork, vinyl, Lucite, jewels and even 24-karat gold, have become […]

Francesca Versace in Manila

Francesca Versace in Manila

Francesca Versace was recently in Manila to launch her collection for BRICS. The special collaboration for the 60-year-old Italian luggage brand that specializes in practical and functional bags made from leather and nylon, called “Travel Sense” debuted in the Philippines first before the rest of […]

My Happy Hours at the Peninsula Manila

My Happy Hours at the Peninsula Manila

My friend Erika and I find ourselves at the Peninsula Manila’s The Bar at least once a week. In the most practical sense, we consider it our “neighborhood bar” because it’s very close to where we live.  But whether it is for happy hour (buy one take […]

Top 27 Bars in Manila

Top 27 Bars in Manila

I like to go out to have a few glasses of wine, craft cocktails, and catch up with my friends and loved ones. For the Philippine Star’s 27th anniversary, I wrote an article on my 27 bar recommendations around the city. Some are old favorites and […]

While (still) in Singapore… St. Regis, Dempsey Hill and Cufflink Club

While (still) in Singapore… St. Regis, Dempsey Hill and Cufflink Club

I come to Singapore around three times a year, and I am always looking for new places to visit, explore and try. For this particular trip, I was thrilled to have been billeted at the St. Regis —one of my favorite hotels in the city. I’ve […]

Bulgari Heritage Exhibit in Singapore

Bulgari Heritage Exhibit in Singapore

Last July 10, I flew to Singapore for the launch of the Bulgari Eternal Jewels Heritage Event. It was the first retrospective event to be held in Southeast Asia—a scaled down version of the international retrospective events held previously in Rome, Paris, Beijing ang Shanghai. […]