Interviews
By franco on 31 March, 2007
Moving to Manila in 1997, Chef David Pardo de Ayala, a native Colombian, opened the famous Soleil and worked as the executive chef of Aqua at the Enterprise Center. Currently, Chef David is the Corporate Chef of the Discovery Group which includes Verbena at the Discovery Country Suites in Tagaytay. < span style="font-size:100%"> Who in …read »
Interviews
By franco on 25 March, 2007
On 21 September 2006, Sonja opened the doors of her new venture, Cupcakes by Sonja. In just over six months, she has singlehandedly (and oh-so-sweetly) raised the collective blood sugar levels of many Manilenos who are more than willing to pay to her for the privilege. For Sonja, the sweet smell of success comes in …read »
Restaurants
By Guest on 17 March, 2007
It was a (surprisingly) quiet Friday evening when D and I met up in La Nuova Pastelleria. It was the kind of evening where not all tables were filled up. The room had just the right quiet volume of murmuring, and the lighting set the mood for relaxation. It almost felt like being home on …read »
Restaurants
By Guest on 11 March, 2007
The first thing I noticed about La Nuova Pastelleria was the two signs in front. I suppose it’s not remarkable to have two signs—except that the restaurant’s name is misspelled on one. Somehow these details (or lack thereof) add to the character of anyone’s Neighborhood Restaurant. La Nuova Pastelleria does feel like a neighborhood trattoria—if …read »
Restaurants
By franco on 3 March, 2007
Open since 1978 After picking up A. from her morning knitting club, we decided to go to what I consider a culinary gem, La Nuova Pastelleria. La Nuova Pastelleria is my favorite restaurant. A small restaurant nestled in an upper class enclave just outside the Makati Business District that serves what I can only describe …read »