Viral catfishing film opens Cinemalaya
THE DARK comedy Marupok AF (Where Is The Lie?), which is based on a true story about online dating that went viral on Twitter,...
Comedian and impersonator Willie Nepomuceno, 75
WILLIE Nepomuceno, the popular satirist known for his impersonations of Philippine politicians and celebrities, passed away on July 26. He was 75. His family...
The Curator reopens today after 50 Best Bars win
IT’S not every day that you get named The Best Bar in the country, not to mention being named one of the best in...
One night only
ONE of Singapore’s institutions for Chinese dining, Peach Blossoms, gave a taste to Manila by way of Makati’s Cafe Aurora for a one-night-only dinner on July 22.
Silkworm sashimi, cricket curry on menu as bugs make a comeback in Japan
TOKYO — On a recent vacation in Tokyo, Takumi Yamamoto opted for a special lunch of cricket curry and silkworm sashimi, washed down with...
Dining In/Out (07/27/23)
SHANGRI-LA The Fort has opened a branch of Bake House, the newest dining destination in Mandaluyong.
This ‘poor man’s grain’ is showing up on Michelin-starred menus
FOR ALMOST 8,000 years, millet has been nourishing the world without getting much attention. But recently, the nutrient-rich grains got their moment in the international spotlight. At the White House state dinner for India Prime Minister Narendra Modi in June, millet was served in a first-course salad with grilled corn.
Party is over for Champagne as sales drop after two record years
PARIS — Champagne sales and exports are expected to fall this year, pressured by inflation and a return to a more normal rhythm after...
Researchers find evidence of a 2,000-year-old curry, the oldest ever found in Southeast Asia
By Weiwei Wang and Hsiao-chun Hung
IT’S HARD to imagine a world without spice today. Fast global trade has allowed the import and export of all manner of delicious ingredients...
Counting Pikachus: Pokemon sleep app entices fans to go to bed
LOS ANGELES — Fans who play Pokemon late into the night have a new incentive to get to bed in the form of a...
Venice film fest attracts top names despite Hollywood strikes
Venice presented a powerful line-up on Tuesday for its forthcoming film festival, defying fears its 80th edition would be a washout because of strikes...
Edwin Wilwayco’s unique view of the jeepney
ARGUABLY the most iconic symbol of the country, the jeepney has been depicted by every significant Filipino artist in poetry, film, stage, song, and canvas. Visual artist Edwin Wilwayco is no exception. Ongoing until July 31 at Artes Orientes gallery is “Jeepney Unicus,” his third exhibition that focuses on what has been dubbed as the “King of the Road.”