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He's a chef, a writer, devoted husband, gourmet tour guide ... but before he was known for his cooking he was known for his art.

The man is Claude Tayag.

Renaissance Pinoy!



Claude & his darleng Maryann


His works were on display at The Gallery, Arts in the City, at the Fort (between the NBC Tent and the new McDo). The opening was last October 10. Was happy to quickly drop by and show

Way back in 2011, I asked Kanin Club's Mariela Luna for resto recommendations for Tagaytay. She would know because Kanin Club's first branch was in Sta. Rosa. Then she revealed that she was in town, that she and the love of her life Tony Cancio had a farm, why not come over?

So I found myself with my girlfriends over at Cafe Breton Farms on a rainy evening in 2011. To discover the best pizza

There's a new wine company in town: Antique Wine Company. They are developing their portfolio for wines for the Philippine market and they are starting with a lovely French affordable wine inspired by Chateau Haut Brion called Clarendelle.

I was tasked by an old friend to host a dinner to introduce them to fellow foodies. So I called Chef Jessie to create a Frenchified Pinoy menu. We had

*Warning: a LOT of pictures of myself below! Allow me to indulge - I'd never won an award like this before!! 

I had never attended an awards night before so I was just too happy to be present. I just wanted to see Sarah Geronimo (jeje me thought Sarah Geronimo was present at every music awards show LOL) who sadly wasn't there.

It was the shock of my life to be nominated and an even

It was my editor in chief who gave me the tip.

Then on a Sunday my family went but they were packed! We were a little disappointed at having to leave without trying the Reuben sandwich they advertised on a chalkboard just right outside the door.

But I finally made it the other night!

It's so pretty. A country escape in the middle of the city.







There are two rooms. This is the one to

Sandy Daza knows it. That the two best things for a life worth living are laughter and good (not necessarily expensive) food.



With Sandy Daza's mom, culinary legend Nora Daza. God bless her soul!


I reviewed Wooden Spoon way back in June 2013.

I remember entering the tiny restaurant with just a row of seats and one chair for four by the door and hoping against hope that Sandy Daza would

With THE Tony Bennett (the morning after - I was still high from his amazing concert!!! ).


For Once in My Life ... I got to listen to Tony Bennett LIVE!

I had been wanting to watch the Tony Bennett concert since I heard that he was coming to the Philippines but the tickets were too expensive. I usually only watch shows with tickets that are too pricey if by some fortunate twist of fate