The 6 Must-Try Bavarian Favorites At City Of Dreams Manila’s Oktoberfest Oktoberfest is one of the most anticipated events of the year for beer aficionados! Dubbed as one of the authentic German beer festivals in the Philippines that features classic German traditions, Bavarian culinary specialties, loud traditional Oktoberfest music, and over-flowing beers. Held last October 11 to 15, City of Dreams Manila brought in six must-try Bavarian favorites as one of … Read More
Oktoberfest in Molito: Cheers and Beers! The laid-back vibe of the South took a backseat for the explosive launch of the first-ever Oktoberfest at Molito in Alabang. To briefly sum up the origin of Oktoberfest, we would have to credit the gracious Kronprinz Ludwig I who married Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen back in October 12, 1810. Munich citizens were invited to celebrate the festivities of the … Read More
DrinkManila’s October Event Picks for Non-Beer Drinkers Oktoberfest isn’t the only thing happening this month. We’ve listed new bar openings, bar parties, short courses, and wine dinners happening this October. Whisky enthusiasts can also look forward to the first whisky festival to hit our shores. Mathilde bar neighborhood welcome launch party When: October 8 (Saturday) Time: 6:30 p.m. until closing Where: Mathilde, 8483 Kalayaan Ave, Poblacion The … Read More
DrinkManila’s Oktoberfest Picks It’s not too late to plan your Oktoberfest activities. We’ve lined up upcoming beer festivities for you to attend this month. A Rustic Oktoberfest at Cucina When: September 27 – October 7 Time: 12:00 nn to 2:30 p.m. and dinner from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Where: Cucina, Marco Polo Ortigas Manila Celebrate Oktoberfest at all-day dining restaurant Cucina with German beers for only P358. … Read More
Heineken’s Official Manila Launch For decades now, Heineken, the World’s #1 International Premium Beer, has had a constant presence in the Philippine market. There have been events and ad campaigns sponsored by Heineken over the years, one of which was the successful tie-up with a James Bond film. It’s surprising to hear that Heineken was only formally launched in Manila in September at the … Read More
PeopleAsia’s Women of Style & Substance 2016 PeopleAsia staged its 11th Women of Style and Substance Awards at Crimson Hotel’s Grand Ballroom. The awards honor women who embody excellence in their chosen fields. The inclusion of Bataan First District Rep. Geraldine Roman—the first transgender woman elected to Philippine congress—broke new ground for the magazine. On the cover were Miss Universe Philippines Maxine Medina; Bb. Pilipinas International 2016 Kylie … Read More
An Evening of Tedeschi Wines with Sabrina Tedeschi DrinkManila was invited by AWC Philippines to attend a wine tasting hosted by Sabrina Tedeschi, who runs the Tedeschi Winery with her sister Antonietta and her brother Riccardo. She’s in charge of international sales and marketing; Antonietta manages finance and domestic sales; and Riccardo is the winemaker and producer. The tasting was in La Sala de Cata (The Tasting Room) … Read More
Drink Events This Week: September 24 – September 30 Fancy a wine dinner, beer tasting events, special craft cocktail, or coffee brewing classes? Here are our picks for this week’s drink-related events. September 2016 Well Wednesday When: Every Wednesday Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Where: The Bonbon Club, Tropical Palms, Gallardo St., Legaspi Village, Makati, 1229 Metro Manila Wednesday is one of the best nights of the week … Read More
A night of good cocktails and free-flowing drinks at the launch of DrinkManila.com Heavy rainfall did not deter drink enthusiasts from all over the metro from converging for the launch of the new website DrinkManila.com on the evening of August 25th at the steampunk-inspired cocktail bar, Hooch. The first and only online drink destination in the Philippines, DrinkManila seeks to bring all things drink-related to the Filipino public. The website covers news, features, … Read More
Hennessy X.O. Serves Up a Sensory Experience During One-Night Odyssey We all know Hennessy X.O. means Extra Old and extra fancy. The description suggests a set of strict rules for cognac consumption: serve it neat or with a splash of spring water, at room temperature, in a tulip glass, after dinner, maybe with cigars. But lately even the biggest alcohol brands are embracing an “anything goes” mentality and introducing new … Read More