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Queso Fundido Eating is best when you share stories at the table. That’s what Sobremesa, a South American restaurant in Sapphire Bloc aims to promote at this age when technology changed the food culture. Taken from its Spanish meaning, Sobremesa refers to the time spent together with people you share a meal with. Guests of Sobremesa are requested to surrender their phones before eating in exchange of desert. The phones will be locked on a cage and the key will be surrendered to you. Mango Cheesecake & Lecheron Established in 2015 by Chef Banjo Tuason, Sobremesa is a business venture by The Menu Group that features exciting cuisines that cater to diverse markets. Chef Tuason told us that their menu is tagged as South American cuisine with a fusion of Asian flavors. Chorizo Pamplona, Salchiron, Vela De Lomo & Chorizo De Bilbao. The taste makes you think of childhood memories where Chef Tuason takes his inspiration. One outstanding appetizer we tried ...

Ang bagong Hottie ng Century, Luis Manzano. The leading Tuna brand has something new to offer, this is the latest Century Tuna Chili Corned Tuna in a bigger size with 25 more grams in a same suggested price. Plus having in demand TV host/Actor and Showbiz Royalty Luis Manzano as their new endorser. Noel Lazaro, Sr Product Manager of Century Tuna told us that they are committed to give Filipino consumers a better product, and inspired from Filipino customs in food traditions, like the habits of Pinoys in sharing foods, they decided to make the Corned Tuna in a bigger size, so inviting friends to eat together can fit in. He also discuss the fuzz of Pinoys in eating spicy foods, in which it is the trend right now in other brands from noodles and to other canned goods, and to cater on they answer it by making a version of their well loved Corned Tuna with Chili, that spicy lovers will love. And having Manzano as their latest ambassador, is a welcome trademark in their e...

Music has always been an inevitable part of human life and many of you may love to hear good music or play music for your own satisfaction and contentment. There are different types of music instruments such as saxophones, trumpets, guitar, piano that are used by people to fulfill their music love. Of these saxophones is still the most rare and appreciable music instrument by the people. Saxophone was invented by Adolphe Sax in the 1840’s and is not really an instrument but a group of instruments. Sax has invented about fourteen saxophones out of which eight still exists. However, only four of them are commonly available – the soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophones. Out of these, the alto saxophone is most commonly found which most people think of.  Other saxophone that still exists include E-flat soprano, B-flat soprano, E-flat alto, true tone alto, B-flat tenor, E-flat baritone, B-flat Bass and contrabass. The early saxophones were made in F and C and not E-flat...

The Godfather Platter. Restaurant nowadays are adapting many methods of cooking our favorite dishes. A lot of them use fusion of different cuisines, reinventing comfort food. This newest meat joint in Ortigas utilizes sous vide way of cooking to satisfy their customers. Seared, a barely year old resto created by a team of young individuals, has been using this French method. They aim to establish that meat is the king of all. Seared Managing Director Michael Christopher Tan told us that they believe in the diversity of people in Ortigas area. They wanted to put up the first branch that can cater all types of crowd. Their 85-seater resto is not just a hub for meat lovers but also a bar a t night where you can finish a long day. They offer their best pick Wagyu beef, cooked sous vide. One cannot go wrong in ordering their meats. Their burgers have the right mixture of flavours. Other best sellers are their salads and meat platters. The Seared menu goes from affordab...

After being signed by major label MCA Music, Miles Experience band just launched their newest music video “Anggulo” last March 4, 2017 at the very special event held in 12 Monkeys Music Hall in Makati City.   The said song was used as the theme of GMA series “Wolfblood”. The video was directed by Jiggy Gregorio, and it talks about acceptance and learning to love whatever the situation. “The song is very sad, thus the rain for the band shots which connotes sadness and despair” Gregorio said. Miles Experience is composed of Miles Bondoc on vocals and guitar, Justin Teano on guitar, Ian Diaz on bass, Guido Hizon on keyboard and Tim Dadivas on drums. This former indie group from University of Sto. Tomas started as a blues band in 2011, and they revamped to make a unique music not heard in the local music scene. “The music video is very different from our previous videos and we are very excited to show it to fans.” Bondoc said. Aside from being in demand in gigs...

James Chalmers “Prelude to Macbeth” had its Asian Premiere recently in Manila, under Artist Playground production as their third season opener this 2017. Directed by Roeder Camanag this one act play is the prequel to Shakespeare’s Macbeth, on how he become Thane of Glamis and how he meet Lorna Stewart and become his wife- Lady Macbeth. Fresh from his award winning Direction in Happiness Is A Pearl in Broadway World Award, Paul Jake Paule act the mighty role of Macbeth, the excellent soldier and Chief of Staff of Duncan’s Army. Cath Go and Jernice De Guzman alternately play the role of Lady Macbeth. Other cast includes Mitoy Sta. Ana and Andre Tiangco as Duncan, Gio Cabanlit and Jarden De Guzman as Callum, while the Witches are Merdin Mojica, Tasha Guerrero, Kia Del Rosario, Princess Tuason and Jeremy Cabansag. In this era where theater is on a new grounds, producing a Shakespear’s play is a challenge, even though the materials are already heard and known by many, the ...

Of Gods and demons, failure to disappointment’s, lie and courage, this are the thoughts you will encounter in watching the latest Repertory Philippines production of “Agnes of God”, a gripping and intellectually provoking drama about a nun in a convent who mysteriously deliver a baby, either conceive or by anything, that is the issue. Still under its 50 th year anniversary celebration, this exciting production under the direction of highly acclaimed Bart Guingona, star Pinky Amador as Mother Superior, Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo as Psychiatrist Dr. Livingstone, and for the title role is the refreshing, sweet and innocent Becca Coates as Agnes. The story evolve on Sister Agnes, on what really happen that night she supposedly gave birth, that was the mission of Dr.Livingstone, to uncover the truth, to prove if there is really a miracle happen in the convent, and at the same time she undergo some reality checking, her faith to God and her personal struggle as a person. It i...

Art imitates life, Life imitates Art. That’s the point in Twin Bill Theater newest production of “My Name is Asher Lev”, written by Aaron Posner as adapted from the novel by Chaim Potok. This is under the direction of Steven Conde and stars Nelsito Gomez in the titular role, with Robie Zialcita and Naths Everett. Asher Lev is a life story set in 1940’s Brooklyn of an upcoming visual artist or painter who have the roots of Hasidic Jew. He struggle about his ideals in expressing his talent, skills that was rejected by his community as well as his own family, but he fight for his Artistic freedom and the price he must pay to achieve it. Gomez as charming as he is, act crafted as Asher, you will appreciate him here as he almost didn’t go off on stage during the 90 minutes performances, those kilometric lines and changing of emotions from one scene to another, actually you will feel tired somehow but the energy Gomez is showing, the excitement on his face is a catch, at first ...