The pandemic forced most hotels around the world to temporarily halt operations. In Miami, the re-opening phases have come in waves, with many businesses opting to remain closed or to continue strictly adhering to health and safety protocols, despite the Florida governor’s controversial recent lifting […]

I’m a big fan of natural wine. I was first introduced to it several years ago at restaurants in the US and Europe, where different varieties — skin-contact (aka orange wine, where white grapes are macerated on their skins for long periods) especially — are […]

You guys know that I love my wine. It’s a staple in my life, and in my household, wherever in the world I am. I like to categorize myself as a “wine explorer,” which according to The Washington Post is one who “care[s] less about […]

A few weeks ago, we launched a new Cross Cultures series called CONVERSATIONS. It spotlights women in the F&B ecosystem who are creating, making and doing– basically, helping better the world. Whether in media, public relations, education, the bar business or non-profit… there are so […]

Since the COVID-19 lockdown was implemented, I’d using my events platform and consultancy Cross Cultures‘ Instagram as a venue for chefs to share their recipes— super simple, easy-to-make at home— that we can all replicate in our kitchens to help us during this quarantine period. […]

I was recently invited by Simple Vodka, whose mission has always been to fight hunger in America, to participate in their Simple Sips At Home campaign during this COVID-19 quarantine period. (*Simple Vodka is made from Idaho Russet potatoes. They use wind and solar energy; recycle […]

Hi guys, what a time for all of us. I sincerely hope that wherever in the world you are, you and your loved ones are keeping safe and healthy. I’ve been in Miami, Florida since mid-January. I was supposed to fly back home to Manila […]

This 2020 was my second year at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival (SOBEWFF). While last year I did the signature events– ‘Best of the Best’ was my favorite!– this year, I wanted to do just the ‘Intimate Dinners.’ I think that when most people […]

Happy 2020 from Miami! I arrived in beautiful South Florida (where the weather has been a steady 19- 25 C at the height of winter!) a couple of weeks ago and have been busy immersing myself back in the food scene. One of the insightful […]

I took the food intolerance test at Hi-Precision Diagnostics at Powerplant Mall in Rockwell, Makati a few months ago because I was curious. I had heard about it from friends who had taken it, and as a food journalist and blogger, I eat basically everything for a […]