Author: Cheryl Tiu
What’s New (And Good) In Manila? Toyo Eatery by Jordy Navarra
That’s the million-dollar question I get from… well, everyone. There are always lots of new restaurants popping up around the city– but whether they are good or not is a different story. It’s difficult for me to recommend newly opened restaurants because there have been more […]
We Are Bringing Filipino Food To Hong Kong on July 13 & 14– Our First Cross Cultures Event Overseas!
My events platform Cross Cultures has had the privilege of bringing and collaborating with some of the best chefs and food movements from around the world, in the Philippines. This time, it’s reverse– we are bringing Filipino food overseas– and first stop, is HONG KONG!
Girls’ Trip (Bachelorette!) in Melbourne with Scoot Airlines and Tourism Australia
Because life is full of surprises, I found myself in Melbourne several weeks ago on a girls’ trip with these awesome Singapore influencers, Victoria Cheng and Xindi Siau. It was my first time in Australia, allowing me to tick off my 6th continent (only missing […]
Uma Uma Ramen To Open In The Philippines This June 2016—And It Is 100% MSG-Free!
Raymundo Yu was dining at Elena Arzak’s restaurant in London, Ametza with Arzak Instruction at the Halkin Hotel. The Filipino-Chinese businessman based in Singapore was chatting about his country of residence with his dinner companions. A couple of hours later after dinner, Elena herself, whose eponymous […]
Manila Chocolatier– High Quality Chocolates That Make For Excellent Pasalubong from the Philippines
I’ve personally always thought that Raul Matias’ chocolates are the best in the Philippines. When he started out in 2009, it was Machiavelli Chocolatier (sold at Rustan’s) but since 2014, he has also added Manila Chocolatier to his portfolio. Matias is a native of Lubao, Pampanga. He was a licensed […]
10 Reasons To Stay At InterContinental Singapore
It might seem like a bold statement but InterContinental Singapore is currently my favorite hotel in the Lion City. I was there last month to film for Mediacorp’s newest show, “Eat List Star,” of which I was a judge, along with hotelier restaurateur Loh Lik Peng, Tippling club chef […]
The Philippines’ ABV and The Curator Named 14th and 16th Best Bars In Asia
Drinks International, the British publication behind World’s 50 Best Bars, has published its first regional spin-off— Asia’s 50 Best Bars. Asia’s 50 Best Bars is designed to shine a light on the rapid development of bar culture in Asia,” said Hamish Smith, World’s 50 Best […]
Schedule of Dinners Happening in Manila During Madrid Fusion Manila This April 2016
April is such a wonderful time to be in the Philippines! The second Madrid Fusion Manila is happening next week already, with the trade congress happening from April 7 to 9 at the SMX. With the incredible roster of chefs gracing our country for this event, […]
Cross Cultures and Gallery Vask Present… Narisawa, Central, Quintonil and Jungsik Collaboration Dinners in MANILA!
No, you’re not dreaming! Or maybe this is a dream come true! 😉 Next week, my events platform Cross Cultures and Gallery Vask are holding TWO 6 Hands Dinner Collaborations with a star-studded cast of quite literally THE BEST CHEFS IN THE WORLD.
9 Restaurants You Must Visit in Bangkok
I recently spent 7 days in Bangkok– the longest I’ve spent in the Thai capital without flying off to Phuket or the Phi Phi Islands. I was there the weekend before the the fourth Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants awards ceremony, and decided to extend my […]
