Through pre-colonial cooking techniques and a philosophy that celebrates Filipino “futurism,” award-winning Filipino sommelier Miguel de Leon’s upcoming New York wine bar Beautiful Eyes invites diners to experience kilig while questioning what Filipino food and identity can truly be. It is tempting to introduce Miguel de Leon as a sommelier—to frame his perspective as that…
The first of its kind in Manila’s dining scene, Woori is an elevated Korean dining experience that proudly serves decadent cuts of Hanwoo 1++ grade beef, Jeju pork and a premium selection of Korean liquors. Korean culture has permeated into nearly every corner of Filipino life—whether it’s chart-topping K-pop hits, viral skincare routines promising “glass…
The barong Filipino’s rise as the nation’s emblematic garment is a fairly recent development within a storied history—and it has a lot more to do with past Philippine presidents than we think. The iconic barong, or “barong Filipino” as it’s now referred to, has come a long way. Today, it’s a fairly common wardrobe staple,…
