Beers and Bites by Monkey Eagle Brewery & Privatus Private Dining The rising trend in food and beverage is the search for upscale choices offered at a reasonable price. In the world of coffee, it is marked by the surge of third-wave coffee houses. Now it is evident too in the world of beer—craft beer, that is. Nowadays, establishments are offering something more than your usual commercial beer, and people are … Read More
ONE GIN NATION: Ginebra San Miguel Celebrates World Gin Day with a Bang We owe the Philippines’ top ranking in gin consumption – over 43% of the world gin market – to one brand: Ginebra San Miguel. For 184 years, Filipinos have been enjoying and sharing the country’s pioneering spirit, often through drinking sessions with “tagay” – where the group shares a common glass to be passed on and refilled as it goes … Read More
Bring a Cucumber to Pay for your Hendrick’s Gin and Tonic! World Gin Day happened last June 9, but Hendrick’s is giving you another reason to celebrate their popular gin, they have created World Cucumber Day which will happen on June 14, 2018. “For many years now, we have been dreaming of a wondrous world where individuals can swap the green of cash for the green of a cucumber. The humble … Read More
MONIN Beverage Innovation Director Andrea Fidora Breaks Down the Two Mentalities Influencing Today’s Cocktail Scene After a long day’s toil, there’s nothing like a cold cocktail to soothe the soul. The flavors, textures, and consistency of your beverage are the essence of what determines a good drink from a bad drink, but half the fun is in the impact of colors, container holder, and presentation. From decade to decade and era to era, beverage trends … Read More
Manila’s The Curator takes a spot on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2018 First-Ever Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2018 awards ceremony was held at Capitol Theatre in Singapore Thursday night (May 3, 2018) coinciding with the annual Singapore Cocktail Festival. Watch the live stream of the awarding ceremony here The coveted bar list is based on votes from more than 200 industry experts across Asia. Regent Hotel Singapore’s Manhattan retains the top spot … Read More
What to Eat and Drink at Aperitivo Epico, Finestra Italian Steakhouse’s All-You-Can-Eat-and-Drink Friday Happy Hour Location: Solaire Resort & Casino, Aseana Avenue, Entertainment City, Tambo, Paranaque City 1701, Metro Manila, Philippines Operating Hours: 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Free Flowing Drinks and Canapes: 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Live Entertainment: 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight Cuisine: Italian Price per Head: PHP 1288.00++ Specialty Drinks: Cold Brew Negroni, Finestra Negroni, Analcolico Celebrate happy hour the Italian … Read More
Win a Kilay and Tipple Treat for Mom! Give mom a special treat this Mother’s Day! Win this Kilay and Tipple Treat for mom. Prize includes a brow transformation package inclusive of 1 Brownanza Kit (KaBrow, BrowZing, HighBrow, Gimme Brow +, Goof Proof Hard Angled Brush, and a Brow Mapping Tool), an exclusive Brow Date (a complimentary brow waxing and one on one brow tutorial) with @benefitph’s National … Read More
Filipino-British Global Brand Ambassador Gareth “G” Franklin shares insights on how to use Luxardo products in cocktails The Luxardo brand has been around since 1821 and is one of the oldest European liqueurs. It’s a seventh generation family-owned company and the leading brand for Maraschino liqueur. Werdenberg International Corp., the exclusive importer and distributor of Luxardo products in the Philippines, recently brought in Global Brand Ambassador Gareth “G” Franklin (who is half-Filipino) to introduce the brand’s line … Read More
Is Michter’s “Cost Be Damned” Approach Producing the Greatest American Whiskey? American whiskey has come a long way since the ’70s and ’80s—a time when brown spirits were less popular in the US and many producers were forced to shut down. For those who correctly predicted the comeback of bourbon and rye, the challenge is now producing enough to keep up with demand. Now that the resurgence of American whiskey has … Read More
Seattle’s Best Coffee launches Café Comunidad to support Philippines’ local highland farmers If there’s one thing that sets the day off to good a start, it’s having a great cup of coffee. Launching their latest offering at the newest branch of Seattle’s Best Coffee in SM Mall of Asia, Philippines’ General Manager Lenard Berba highlights the significance of their new promo. Seattle’s Best has been known around the world for its signature … Read More