Cornucopia
By Mariko on 30 June, 2009
Miloholic’s Drug of Choice After seeing what Franco and Grace wrote about, I’m almost embarrassed to admit what I indulge in. It isn’t a four-figure steak in a fancy restaurant. Or a truffle-infused burger. Or a slice of cake that costs about a day’s pay. It’s Milo. Yes, you read right. Milo. That good ol’ …read »
Restaurants
By Divasoria on 22 June, 2009
from top left, clockwiseStrawberry Trifle, Luxe Mac and Cheese, Lusso Burger and Asiago Fries The idea of luxury and excess is considered vulgar during these times of financial turmoil. Conspicuous consumption that was the norm just a few years ago is now taboo. So how do we now indulge in our favorite past times without …read »
Restaurants
By franco on 17 June, 2009
Beef Tartare from I’m Angus Steakhouse What is the definition of luxury? The answer can be somewhat fluid, to say the least. Ask 100 people on the street what luxury means and you will probably get 100 different answers. While definitions may vary from latest S Class Mercedes Benz to a pair of Christian Louboutin …read »
Try This
By franco on 15 June, 2009
Heaven in a Cookie I know. I’m late to the party. But this cookie is so sinfully delicious, that is worth the much delay post. The Belgian Chocolate Chip Cookie by Homemade by Roshan (P900 for 16 cookies) is not just the best chocolate chip cookie. In my humble opinion, it is the best cookie …read »
Restaurants
By Guest on 8 June, 2009
Paella de Verduras by La Tienda I lived in Barcelona for 20 years before moving back here for good in 1999 and I must say, at first I thought I would miss the food, wine and coffee that I used to have while I was living there. I am happy to admit that I was …read »
Cornucopia
By franco on 2 June, 2009
The Rediscovered Interiors of 1521 I’m not sure about this. I heard from a fairly reliable source that the owners of 1521 Restaurant decided to upgrade their eatery partly because of the overt comments made in the blogsphere. It was not about the food, but about their uninspired restaurant interiors. I admit. I was a …read »