Groundbreaking Latin jazz pianist-composer Eddie Palmieri, 88
EDDIE PALMIERI, a Grammy-celebrated pianist, composer and bandleader widely recognized as a leading figure in the Latin jazz and salsa music scene, died on...
US sanctions Mexican cartel figures, including popular rapper El Makabelico
THE US Treasury Department on Wednesday announced sanctions on assets of four individuals whom it linked to Mexico-based Cartel del Noreste, including the popular...
P-pop girl group FINIX ramps up pre-debut activities
FOLLOWING the release of their pre-debut EP Thirsty in June, P-pop girl group FINIX (pronounced “phoenix”) has been increasing their live performances and meet-and-greet...
Sustainable indulgence
WHILE DINERS were taken around Hilton Manila for a grand banquet on July 24, it was nice to know that every bite came with a touch of care for the people and the planet.
Five Top Tables: Where to eat in New York City this summer
FINDING a good place to eat in New York at the time and place of your choosing is not for the faint of heart. Popular restaurants are invariably packed — and the top ones are literally impossible to get into.
The 1920s are back at Solaire
JAZZ, LIQUOR, men who play, smoke in the air: it’s 2025, but at a floor below Solaire’s main casino, it’s like it’s 1925. At...
Pickup Coffee launches frappes, rewards club
PICKUP COFFEE, the prolific Filipino coffee chain known for its reasonably priced offerings, officially unveiled a new line of beverages.
Dining In/Out (08/07/25)
DISCOVERY SAMAL opens The Bistro, a refined dining concept nestled beside its villa pool.
Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars lead nominees for MTV Video Music Awards
LOS ANGELES — Pop singer Lady Gaga and her “Die With A Smile” collaborator Bruno Mars landed at the top of the list of...
Reframing fairytale twists and turns
THE FIRST production of Theatre Group Asia (TGA) is a local interpretation of a beloved Broadway musical, Into the Woods, boasting a star-studded cast of Filipino talent based here and abroad.
Goldman Sachs pitches wealthy Asian heirs on leveraging family art
GOLDMAN Sachs Group, Inc. is building up its art advisory services in Asia, as wealthy families catch up with those in the US and...
Solaire North’s giant glass tube installation earns Guinness World Record
THE END of July saw Solaire Resort North in Quezon City mount a formal ceremony naming The Mangrove — an artwork by American glass...