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Back to Binondo: Hola Escolta & the Spirit of the 90s

A journey through Escolta's creative revival, featuring heritage tours, the Pasig River ferry, and the Hola Escolta street party that echoes the spirit of 90s artistic movements.

A Cozy Corner of Makati: Finding Community in Legazpi Village

Exploring Makati's premier culinary destination and the tree-lined neighborhood where urban energy meets village charm

Best Vegan Restaurants in Manila

From plant-based Filipino sisig to creative vegan burgers and dairy-free desserts, explore Manila's thriving vegan food scene with restaurants offering 100% plant-based menus.

Best Business Lunch Spots in BGC & Makati

Best Affordable Eats Under 150 Pesos in Manila: Budget-Friendly Food Gems

Our Stories

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Letters from Escolta: Finding History in Manila's Golden Streets

Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Manila

Discover Manila's top vegetarian restaurants offering creative meat-free dishes, from Filipino vegetarian cuisine to international plant-based favorites. Your guide to the best vegetarian dining in Metro Manila.

Food & Restaurants

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Best Tacos in Metro Manila

From authentic Poblacion street tacos to innovative Filipino-Mexican fusion, discover Metro Manila's finest taqueria restaurants serving everything from birria and carnitas to sisig-filled tacos.

Culture & Heritage

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The History of the PBA: How Basketball Became Central to Philippine Culture

From American colonial import to Asia's first professional league, discover how basketball transformed from a foreign sport into the Philippines' national passion. Explore the PBA's history, impact on Filipino identity, and why the sport unites the nation.

Halo-Halo: The Colorful History of the Philippines' Most Iconic Dessert

Discover the surprising origins of halo-halo, from Japanese kakigori and American ice to the beloved Filipino dessert. Explore how this post-colonial treat became a national symbol.

A History of Manila in 9 Dishes: How Trade, Migration, and Colonization Shaped the Capital's Cuisine

Explore 400+ years of Manila's culinary evolution through nine iconic dishes that tell the story of indigenous traditions, Chinese traders, Spanish colonizers, and American occupation.

Spanish Colonial Legacy in Philippine Food: 380 Years of Culinary Fusion

Discover how nearly four centuries of Spanish colonization shaped 80% of Philippine cuisine, from cooking techniques to iconic dishes that define Filipino food culture today.

Best Historical Landmarks & Heritage Architecture Tours in Manila

Explore Manila's rich colonial heritage through its iconic historical landmarks, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and architectural treasures spanning centuries of Philippine history.

Chefs

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Chef Bruce Ricketts

From martial arts trainer to acclaimed sushi chef, Bruce Ricketts brought precision and creativity to Manila's Japanese dining scene through Sensei Sushi Bar, Mecha Uma, and Iai.

Chef Francis Tolentino

Innovative chef behind Taupe, blending culinary technique with Filipino ingredients and global influences to create distinctive cuisine.

Chef Aaron Isip

From Paris's top kitchens to Manila's Poblacion, Aaron Isip brings French technique and Filipino soul to Kasa Palma, earning a one-knife distinction at The Best Chef Awards.

Chef Chele Gonzalez

Spanish chef Chele Gonzalez brings the legacy of Spain's finest restaurants to Manila through Gallery by Chele, ranked No. 72 on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 and celebrating Filipino ingredients through modern European technique.

Chef Jordy Navarra

Trained at Heston Blumenthal's The Fat Duck, Jordy Navarra returned to the Philippines to redefine Filipino cuisine at Toyo Eatery, earning recognition as one of Asia's finest restaurants and a global model for sustainability and cultural preservation.

Chef Margarita Forés

Asia's Best Female Chef 2016, Margarita Forés built a culinary empire centered on Italian cuisine and the farm-to-table movement, forever changing Manila's dining landscape through Cibo, Grace Park, and Lusso.

Chef Josh Boutwood

British-Filipino chef Josh Boutwood brings European culinary training and a nomadic upbringing to Manila's dining scene through Test Kitchen, Ember, Helm, and Juniper.

Nightlife & Entertainment

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Best Cocktail Bars in Metro Manila

From award-winning mixologists to rooftop skyline views, discover Manila's finest cocktail bars across BGC, Makati, and Poblacion.

Neighborhood Guides

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Binondo: Exploring the World's Oldest Chinatown

Four centuries of Chinese-Filipino heritage come alive in Binondo, where historic temples, authentic cuisine, and cultural traditions make this the world's oldest Chinatown.