MANILA, Philippines — The rains may pour, but even that could not stop a true foodie to explore! From hole-in-the-wall to watering holes, here are some new hangouts and flavors to try for those looking for comfort food (and not just mere “comfort”) for the rainy season. Calabarzon food tour For those who only have a weekend to spare and do not want to go far from Metro Manila, the Department of Tourism’s Region IV-A recommends the following Calabarzon Culinary Tour itinerary: Day 1 7:30-9:00 a.m.: Breakfast at Asiong’s Cavite with “Pansit Pusit” demo 10:00-11:00 a.m.: Tour Casa De Segunda Katigbak Ancestral House in Lipa, Batangas (Reliving Jose Rizal’s love story when coffee bloomed in Lipa) 11:30-1:00 p.m.: Boodle lunch at San Juan Boodle House 4:00-5:00 p.m.: Snack in Earthkeepers Garden Day 2 6:30-8:30 a.m.: Breakfast at Grandma’s Kitchen 12:30-1:30 p.m.: Lunch in Kamayan sa Palaisdaan in Tayabas City 2:30-4:00 pm: … [Read more...] about LIST: New food, drinks to try in July
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Brazil pays homage to ‘greatest artist’ Joao Gilberto
RIO DE JANEIRO: From the biggest names in its music world to the humblest of its citizens, Brazil paid heartfelt homage Sunday (Jul 7) to its "greatest artist", Joao Gilberto, the pioneering bossa nova musician who died a day earlier."This is an event of huge importance to me," popular singer Caetano Veloso said in a video posted late Saturday on the GloboNews website. "Joao Gilberto, in my view, is Brazil's greatest artist - of them all."The Brazilian legend, whose haunting rendition of The Girl From Ipanema has the power to break hearts even 60 years after it was recorded, died in Rio de Janeiro, aged 88, following a long decline.Brazilian entertainers were quick to react."Anyone who was touched by Joao's music was never the same, whether Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Roberto Carlos, Chico Buarque, Rita Lee, Jorge Ben Jor or even Tim Maia, for whom he was more than an idol: he was a beacon, an angel of the light and delicate touch," as composer/producer Nelson Motta wrote … [Read more...] about Brazil pays homage to ‘greatest artist’ Joao Gilberto
Brazil pays homage to ‘greatest artist’ Gilberto
Joao Gilberto's haunting rendition of "The Girl From Ipanema" has the power to break hearts even 60 years after it was recorded RIO DE JANEIRO - From the biggest names in its music world to the humblest of its citizens, Brazil paid heartfelt homage Sunday to its "greatest artist," Joao Gilberto, the pioneering bossa nova musician who died a day earlier. "This is an event of huge importance to me," popular singer Caetano Veloso said in a video posted late Saturday on the GloboNews website. "Joao Gilberto, in my view, is Brazil's greatest artist -- of them all." The Brazilian legend, whose haunting rendition of "The Girl From Ipanema" has the power to break hearts even 60 years after it was recorded, died in Rio de Janeiro, aged 88, following a long decline.Brazilian entertainers were quick to react."Anyone who was touched by Joao's music was never the same, whether Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Roberto Carlos, Chico Buarque, Rita Lee, Jorge Ben Jor or even Tim Maia, for … [Read more...] about Brazil pays homage to ‘greatest artist’ Gilberto
Freddie Alquiros turns 60
Freddie Alquiros turns 60 C‘EST CEBU - Honey Jarque Loop (The Philippine Star) - May 11, 2019 - 12:00am Extended family members from here and foreign shores and close once-upon-a-time acquaintances from universities and workstations who have become close friends, all came together to celebrate the 60th birthday of Freddie Alquiros, an important friend to a lot of people, and the fabled favorite uncle to his nephews and nieces. The unforgettable event was held at the sprawling home of his brother Filbert and sister-in-law Jong. It began with a late afternoon Mass officiated by a close family friend, Father Mark “Toto” Cerrada, beside the pool and the surrounding landscaped garden, with colorful roundtable setups, with centerpieces of mementos of Freddie’s travels. Freddie with Ted and Marijo Serrano, Henry Go, Rudy Ang, Gina Alvarez, Oliver Ortiz A lavish fusion buffet of roasted calf, … [Read more...] about Freddie Alquiros turns 60
Disco’s back: Japan grooves to bubble beat for Heisei era sayonara
TOKYO (REUTERS) - Japanese disco fans hit the dance floor and partied like it was 1989, reliving the glitz of the"bubble economy" heyday that defined the early years of the outgoing Heisei imperial era. Tuesday night (April 30) was the last chance for nostalgic Japanese to bid sayonara to the three-decade Heisei era, which ended at midnight with the abdication of retiring Emperor Akihito. New Emperor Naruhito's reign begins Wednesday, ushering in the Reiwa imperial era, meaning "beautiful harmony." In an echo of the heady "bubble economy" days of early Heisei, women in slinky dresses at the Maharaja Roppongi disco grooved to the beat while mirror balls glittered and veteran disco personality DJ Osshy spun the turntables, with the party culminating in a midnight countdown. "I used to go to Maharaja every Friday night in the early Heisei days. I feel like I've gone back in time," said Ms Yu Inada, a homemaker. Ms Inada brought for the occasion a white feather fan, a must-have accessory … [Read more...] about Disco’s back: Japan grooves to bubble beat for Heisei era sayonara