Five Beaches To Know In Phuket Article posted Mon, 11 Feb 2019 Whenever we stay in Phuket, we switch off the email, fix a beach chair in the sand, and order a cocktail by the ocean. We asked for the five best beaches worth knowing this year. And while Patong Beach sure is there, it seems rather fitting that we would give you the rest of the list. All beaches have received our seal of approval for sunbathing, snorkelling, and playing in the sand — so bring your beach bucket and shovel! Patong Beach Trusted and convenient, Patong Beach is the place to stay. Stick your toes in the white sand on this 2,850-metre long beach and enjoy the vibrant nightlife, shopping, and dining experiences. The beach stays open until late hours — pleasing a younger crowd. And where do you go after they dim the lights? The comfortable Red Planet Phuket Patong is just a few steps away from Patong Beach. Freedom Beach If you’re looking for a more hidden getaway, stay at the Freedom Beach on the southern tip of Patong Bay. You can reach the beach with a motorbike, but be prepared for dirt biking, and to pay a small parking fee to access the beach landways. You can also hire a sea captain willing to take you from Patong, Kata, or Karon on one of their long-tail boats, and truly arrive in style. Surin Beach A beach is a place of peace and quiet. And #throwbackthursday photos for the rest of the month. The soft white sands facing the Andaman Sea scream for Instagram while you work on your suntan. On your way to Surin Beach, be sure to drop by Kamala viewpoint for a panoramic shot of the entire Kamala beach. Kata and Karon Beach Unlike Patong Beach, Kata and Karon beaches are wide and curvy. This gives near 180-degree views of the turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea. It’s great for swimming, and you will find amazing opportunities for diving and snorkelling, and it’s just 30 minutes away from Patong Beach. The view up from Karon viewpoint is spectacular, but the real draw is the golden triangle of Karon, Kata, and Kata Noi beaches. Yanui Beach There might not be Wi-Fi, but who needs it by the crystal clear and rockless waters of Yanui Beach. The peaceful, private atmosphere is suitable for sunbathing and diving starting from the break of dawn. Not to mention the cape of Laem Phromthep, the famous spot where you must witness the sunset and you can finally cross Phuket off your bucket list.

The Dotted World Of Yayoi Kusama Article posted Wed, 06 Mar 2019 You’ve probably seen her repeating, brightly coloured polka dot patterns in high-end fashion and contemporary art biennales. She is all about pumpkins. A concurrent rival to Andy Warhol’s pop art, she has filled galleries and outdoor venues with vivid, hallucinating, mirrored pumpkin infinity rooms, pumpkin statues, and pumpkin paintings. And if you don’t know her name by now, she is one of today’s most influential modern artists. Yayoi Kusama (草間 彌生 Kusama Yayoi) was born on March 22nd 1929, and she created her first pumpkin art piece as a teenager. Fast forward to today, her style has matured, but the pumpkins have become a distinct part of her obsessional form of art. While being famous for sculptures and installations, she is also active in painting, performance, film, fashion, poetry, fiction, and other creative arts. And she has a museum hidden away in Tokyo’s Shinjuku neighbourhood. There are two exhibitions every year, and the next one, titled HERE, ANOTHER NIGHT COMES FROM TRILLIONS OF LIGHT YEARS AWAY: Eternal Infinity, opens from April 4th until August 31st. The 1,000 yen tickets are few and far between as they cannot be purchased at the door — but only on the museum’s website . Each ticket comes with a 90-minute admission time, and you can only enter during that designated time. Open Thursdays to Sundays and national holidays. Address: 107 Bentencho, Shinjuku, Tokyo 162-0851 Phone: 03-5273-1778

14 New Restaurants To Try In BGC ARTICLE POSTED THU, 18 APR 2024 BGC may be known as a business district, but it is also a haven for foodies who want to try new dishes and cuisines. With new restaurants and cafes constantly opening their doors, there’s always something fresh to discover. In this guide, we are going to share with you 14 new eats in Bonifacio Global City. We have listed new restaurants and cafes you should try in BGC. Whether you want to eat your comfort food after a stressful day at work or have a brunch meetup with your colleagues and friends this weekend, these new restaurants got you. 14 New Dining Spots in BGC George Town Super Steak George Town Super Steak is a restaurant that takes grilling to a whole new level. They use a special Spanish oven called a Mibrasa that gives their dishes a delicious sear while locking in all the juicy goodness. So if you are like me , who is always on the lookout for great steakhouses, this is the place to go. Address: One Bonifacio High Street, 28th Street corner 5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City. (9 minutes drive) The Empress Dining Palace The Empress Dining Palace, simply called ‘The Empress’ by its patrons, continues to delight diners with authentic Cantonese dishes. Their signature dishes are Peking Duck, Baked Lobster with superior broth and Treasure pot. Whether you come for the dishes you know or choose to try out new flavors, their 41-page menu has something for you. Address: 7th Avenue, Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City. (8 minutes drive) Fukuhachi Japanese Dining I can never resist a good Japanese meal. Fukuhachi is a restaurant slash takeaway store that sells classic Japanese product staples. Their Chicken Katsu Curry is priced at P288, probably the least expensive curry meal in BGC. But the standout dish for me is their Fukuhachi Ramen made with a shoyu broth, it’s then topped with a crispy chicken karaage. Address: G/F Central Park West, 36th Street corner 7th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City (4 minutes drive) Din Tai Fung If you are craving for Taiwanese foods at Taguig , you don’t have to wait in line anymore as you have a new go-to branch now at Uptown Mall. Din Tai Fung is famous for their amazing xiao long bao and noodle soups, but their new location takes things up a notch with some exciting new menu items! Address: G/F, Uptown Parade, 9th Avenue, Taguig City. (7 minutes walk) Café Kitsune Cafe Kitsune, a French-Japanese Coffee shop is set to join BGC’s list of premium cafe’s. Coffee lovers and workers in BGC can look forward to grabbing a cup of coffee and the kitsune or fox shaped cookies to start the day. Brunch meet-ups with colleagues and friends is also made possible as they offer savory meals too. Address: Uptown Mall 36th Street, 9th Avenue, Taguig, Metro Manila. (7 minutes walk) Steak and Frice Veering away from the usual uptight steakhouse ambiance, Steak & Frice strikes the perfect balance. It’s comfy and welcoming, like your favorite hangout, but with a touch of class. Even though this new restaurant in BGC features a refined menu and sophisticated interiors, it still gives out an inviting atmosphere. It will make you feel like a steak dish can be enjoyed as a weekly treat with your friends and family. Address: LG/F Central Square, 30th Street corner 5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City (8 minutes drive) Del Union You can now enjoy the famous horchata , coffee and grilled cheese of El Union without going for a long drive because this famous coffee shop in La Union opened it’s first branch in the Metro at the ground floor of Fully Booked, Bonifacio Global City. Del Union will not only serve horchata and coffee but will also feature hearty sandwiches crafted by Chef EJ Lagman of MAKAN at Eliseos, a well-loved restaurant in La Union. Address: B6 Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City Taguig Taguig City Metro Manila (6 minutes drive) Señorita Sunae Asian Kitchen Sunae offers both indoor and outdoor seating on the mezzanine level of One Bonifacio High Street Mall. The restaurant is bright and airy during the day thanks to big windows. In the evening, the atmosphere changes to warm and inviting with the use of traditional wicker lamps. Sunae stands for providing a fusion of Southeast Asian cuisine that takes you on a unique adventure of classic and modern twists to our favorite cultural dishes. Address: 2/F View Deck, One Bonifacio High Street Mall, BGC (11 minutes drive) Crêpe Glazik If you love crepes like I do, then I highly suggest Crêpe Glazik. They offer authentic French crêpes and artisanal gelato. What sets them apart from the others is that they originated from Bretagne , France which is considered as the worldwide capital of crepes. So talk about authenticity; they are ahead of the game. Address: Uptown Mall Bonifacio Global City (7 minutes walk) Harlan + Holden With its large windows reflecting the industrial-minimalist vibe of Harlan + Holden, the new coffee shop offers a transparent view inside. This no-frills design suits the fast-paced life of BGC’s residents.They offer not only sandwiches but also one-of-a-kind signature drinks. These include favorites like the Sea Salt Latte and Butterscotch Latte. Address: 28th Street corner 3rd Avenue, Bonifacio Global City (10 minutes drive) El Born El born is a neighborhood in Barcelona that features art galleries, bars, and tapas. El Born also happens to be the name of a fantastic restaurant on the second floor of a Japanese-themed mall in BGC that serves amazing Catalan cuisine. El Born’s decor and cuisine were crafted to transport you to a European dining experience right here in Manila. Address: 2/F Mitsukoshi BGC 8th Ave, Corner 36th St, North, Taguig, 1630 Metro Manila (7 minutes walk) Salary Man If you are looking for a Japan vibe in BGC, look no further than Salaryman. This two-floor Japanese bar and restaurant in Forbestown has something for everyone. Downstairs, the main dining area serves up delicious Japanese fare perfect for catching up with friends over drinks. Upstairs, is a subway-themed bar perfect for late-night drinking. Address:Forbestown Rd, Taguig, 1634 Metro Manila (10 minutes drive) Brown Café Thailand’s famous Brown Cafe is now in Serendra, BGC offering a convenient take-out counter to give the locals healthy and exciting flavors to our milk tea. Brown Cafe is famous for their collagen-infused bubble tea, a first in the Philippines. Definitely a must try! Address : G/F Serendra, Bonifacio Global City (8 minutes drive) That’s it for our round up of the new restaurants in BGC you need to try. 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How to Spend a Day in Quezon City, Manila Article posted Wed, 01 Aug 2018 The former capital of the Philippines is now the current hot spot for entertainment, shopping, art, and nightlife in the Metro! Whether a seasoned local or a visiting tourist, you’ll want to add the bustling city to your Manila itinerary. Here are our recommendations for a day spent in Quezon City . 9:00a.m. Pi Breakfast & Pies Waking up is much easier when you know a dreamy breakfast is in your near future. Stop by Pi Breakfast & Pies for your breakfast favourites, from eggs benedict to chicken and waffles to Filipino style dishes like the caramelised spam. And despite the early hour, don’t skimp on dessert: the pies here are game-changing. 10:30 a.m. Art in Island Grow a pair of wings, traverse the globe on the back of one of Santa’s reindeers, or enter a mythical fantasy land at Art in Island, an interactive museum where visitors can take photos within 3D murals. This place takes Instagrammable to a whole new level. 11:30 a.m. Eastwood Mall What’s a vacation without a little shopping? Consumer paradise Eastwood Mall will give you a place to drop some Peso, plus the centre boasts a cinema, a mini go-kart track, and a lively fountain area. 12:45 p.m. Lola Cafe There’s some truth in the phrase ‘shopping is cardio’ because somehow it always leaves us hungry. That’s where Lola Cafe comes in to save the day with their homestyle Filipino dishes. Go for the sweet-and-spicy bone marrow sisig and kare-kare, finishing off with the banoffee pie for dessert! 2:00 p.m. La Mesa Eco Park Walk off your meal in the city’s epicentre of green, La Mesa Eco Park. Here, find everything from horseback riding to fishing to biking—not to mention the park is teeming with walking paths and flower gardens. 4:00 p.m. Sip and Gogh Channel your inner artist at Sip and Gogh, as an instructor leads you through a painting class while filling your wine glass at the same time! Creative juices are bound to flow—as will the vino. 6:30 p.m. Streat Maginhawa Food Park Why settle on one type of cuisine for dinner when you can sample the entire globe? The Philippine’s first food park combines everything from American-style hot dogs to Mexican nachos to 8:00 p.m. Cubao Expo A hub for cool bars, cheap eats, and hip boutiques, the Cubao X is the gateway to underground Manila. Listen to rock music beer-in-hand or play games while sipping Jack and coke. Not imbibing? No problem. The haven of art and culture is teeming with music stores, art galleries, and vintage shops. Need a place to stay when exploring the dynamic neighbourhood? Red Planet Quezon Aurora Blvd and Red Planet Quezon Timog

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ABOUT US How it All Started This is the space to introduce visitors to the business or brand. Briefly explain who's behind it, what it does and what makes it unique. Share its core values and what this site has to offer. ARTICLE POSTED FRI, 17 APR 2020 Five Pro Tips To Take Better Travel Photos Don’t you love browsing through travel photos on Instagram? All those lush sceneries, breathtaking beaches, and awe-inspiring moments make you want to jump right in and take those photos yourself. And remember, you don’t need the best camera to take great pictures. But then you wonder, how did they take that shot? Do I even take good travel photos? Well, you’re in luck with these in-depth photography hacks. Here are some of our best Instagram tips in 2020 (that we use on our feed ) to make those travel photos more worthy so you can start raking in the double taps. While quality may beat quantity elsewhere, in photography you can’t be shy to take a lot of shots. Go ahead, be as trigger happy as you want. That will ensure you have a selection of photos to choose. You’d be amazed how tiny shifts in your photos, such as small movements and incoming rays of light, can make or break a picture. Some of the best and most exciting photos are taken from unusual angles. Be it from the floor, on top of a chair, or a bit tilted, perspectives make pretty interesting photos on your feed. Plus, it’s always nice to see the world from a different view. Depending on your surroundings, you can bring your photos to life by interacting with the place where you are. Something as simple as a leaf or a flower takes on a fresh look and makes your photos eye-catching. Or it can be a set of stairs. Maybe a stained glass window. Let your creative juices flow. It can be pretty intimidating sometimes to crouch to take that precious shot. Or it can be weird (or irresistible) to pose with that piece of fried chicken. And let’s not forget jump shots. Always remember, though, there’s nothing wrong with playing around for your photos, and that extra mile you took will reward you sweetly at the end of the day. We know these tips were supposed to be for photos uploaded onto your Instagram feed, but aren’t hyperlapse and boomerang just awesome? They’re surefire ways to showcase your fun side and are painless to take. And who doesn’t love them?

Top 5 Must-Try Dishes in the Philippines (As Told by a Local) Article posted Mon, 19 Nov 2018 Ahh, the Philippines . Home to pristine beaches, bustling cities, kind people, and darn-good comfort food. The archipelago’s rich heritage reflects decades of influence from regional traders and Western settlers. With over 7,000 islands—each with their own distinct style and flavour—the country is a cultural and culinary melting pot. As the country with the most Red Planet Hotels so far, we have a trusty crew of insiders who know all about the best eats. Here are 5 delicious reasons to book a trip to the Philippines (as if those beaches and super malls aren’t enough) as told by a local. Adobo Considered by many as the Philippines ’ “National Dish”, Adobo is a staple in every Filipino home and restaurant. This dish is usually made of pork or chicken, stewed with soy sauce, vinegar and garlic, seasoned with cracked black pepper. Have it with steamed rice and you are in a for a savoury, satisfying meal. Sisig If there’s a Filipino dish you shouldn’t miss, it’s definitely Sisig. A delicious myriad of different pork parts, this dish is served on a sizzling iron-cast plate and topped with a touch of calamansi and chilli peppers – if you can take the heat. Completed by cracking an egg on top, this dish is best paired with an ice-cold beer and good friends. Pansit Palabok This noodle dish is a delightful combination of thin rice noodles, shrimp sauce, and a varying mound of other good stuff (we’re talking about soft boiled egg, crunchy pork rinds, smoked fish, scallions, and calamansi). It’s an unexpected flavour bomb that always leaves you wanting more, surely living up to its nickname as the “Fiesta Noodles.” Sinigang A classic Filipino dish, this sour-meets-savoury soup of vegetables and meat or seafood is soul soothing. Everybody from elders to small children can get behind this dish, which can be served with rice for a hearty meal. Just be warned: the stewed veggies and tasty broth will test your self-control not to jump up for seconds…or thirds. Lechon Whole roast pork. Need we say more? A staple in feasts and parties, lechon is just as amazing of a sight as it is a dish. If the cooked-to-perfection meat isn’t enough, the crackling skin will win you over. Pro tip: Cebu ’s version is the best in the country! Are you drooling yet? Grab a tissue and book your trip to the Philippines . Make Red Planet Hotels your home base during your trip. Our staff knows all the best places to grab a bite. Plus, we are tech savvy so by using our free high-speed Wi-Fi to download the Red Planet Hotels app, you’ll have access to a sweet destination guide. As Asia’s top budget hotel brand, you can be sure our super affordable rates will be leaving you with extra money for all your foodie needs!

Four Restaurants For The Hopeless Romantic In Pattaya Article posted Fri, 22 Feb 2019 Valentine’s day might be behind, but it doesn’t mean you should squeeze the love out only once a year. If you’re coupled up and in Pattaya, rather than getting that fried chicken with a Diet Coke, book a table from one of the many beachside restaurants. And like the age-old aphorism in real estate, the success of a romantic, candlelit dinner is directly proportional to the location. The sunset will be there anyway, so get yourself seated at a proper seafood table (like the ones we have curated for you). This is a guide to four beachside dining experiences worthy of popping the question. Surf & Turf beach club & restaurant Close your eyes. Imagine the waves calmly lapping the shoreline. The briny, aromatic smell of the ocean hitting your receptors. It feels calm, just like the beach club’s tropical decor of white rattan and light wood, appearing even more welcoming with some loose sand garnished on the patio. This restaurant specialises in, needless to say, mixing meat with seafood — the place is called surf and turf, not sure what we expected. Their fusion menu is not short of tasty, fresh, aphrodisiac foods: fine de Claire oysters, lobster, chocolate pizza (yes, really). Old school GPS: Drive to the end of Naklua soi 16. If you stay at Red Planet Pattaya , download the mobile app, and book a 12-minute (Grab) taxi ride to the restaurant and back. The Glass House beachfront restaurant and bar You guessed it again — it’s a house made of glass. This megalithic restaurant is the aquatic interpretation of farm to table. Sea to table. Thais line up to the Glass House on their weekend trips to Pattaya, but instead of fully booked beachfront tables, you’ll see a lot of locals sitting behind closed doors in the comfort of air conditioning, and sometimes braving to go outside for the ideal setting to the next Instagram post. While they are on their phones, you’ll be too busy staring either at the spectacular panoramic views, or the special someone you’re sharing the dinner with. The choice is yours. And the food deserves an equal amount of recognition — with a long menu of fresh seafood, local classics, and international hits (even the clichéd pasta carbonara is terrific). Old school GPS: Take Najomtien soi 10 off from Sukhumvit road (it’s a long road), and you can’t miss it. The Sky Gallery Pattaya A garden by the beach. Bean bag chairs. Spectacular view. This doesn’t sound like a Pattaya restaurant at all. Set into a charming, natural environment with breathtaking sunset views of Pattaya Bay and Koh Larn island, the Sky Gallery brings any two lovebirds together. It’s the ideal place for dining authentic Thai dishes, fresh seafood and, being a trend in the restaurants in the area, many international dishes. Old school GPS: It’s on Pratamnak Hill, right next to Chocolate Factory. A 30-minute car ride from Red Planet Pattaya , the best budget hotel in Pattaya. Opening hours: every day from 9am to 5pm Phone number: 076-211-224 Cabbages & Condoms restaurant Now for something completely different. The drop-dead beautiful teak decor, colourful seats, and traditional Thai tablecloths make this restaurant stick out from the previous modern patios on the beach. Set in a stunning location on an open-air deck, Cabbages & Condoms is guaranteed to award you some extra points from your better half. The name might bring a smirk on your face, but before you judge them, they started in social community development and health education. They still do that, but now they serve outstanding food. Old school GPS: At the end of Phra Tam Nak soi 4, if you see a big golden Buddha, you’re going the right way.

Five Stops To Make On The Bangkok BTS Skytrain Article posted Mon, 04 Feb 2019 Add these five spots to the itinerary of your next trip to Thailand. Asoke — Terminal 21 In an age of infinite shopping malls, one comes out equally air-conditioned but with an up above design. Terminal 21 looks like an actual airport terminal, and each floor borrows decor, uniforms, and signage from famous locations around the world. Guests shop for the latest fashion in Rome, dine in Fisherman’s Wharf, and catch a film in Hollywood. And before you ask, the toilets follow the themes top to bottom. Asoke is home to many budget hotels along Sukhumvit road. Red Planet Bangkok Asoke on Sukhumvit 14 is a short walk away from Terminal 21 and the BTS station. If Asoke just doesn’t cut it for you, you can reach Terminal 21 almost as fast from Red Planet Bangkok Surawong . Just hop the train from Chong Nonsi BTS station. Mo Chit — Chatuchak Weekend Market What’s a weekend market, you ask? Think of it as the largest shopping extravaganza open only on three days of the week. Jatujak, or JJ market for friends and family, has more than 5,000 small shops selling a wide variety of goods. Take the parkside exits 1 and 3, and you’ll begin to discover fashion, furniture, plants, food, Thai silk and handicraft, and even exotic pets that will keep you busy until the dark hours. If you are not ready to drop after the day at Chatuchak, be sure to stop by at the nearby Or Tor Kor (OTK) Market for some of the most pristine fruits and vegetables. National Stadium — Jim Thompson House If not for this man, you would have difficulties finding the popular souvenir to bring back home. The beautiful, curated teak house of the silk tycoon, Jim Thompson, now serves as a museum full of antiques and historic treasures tucked away in the middle of the city. A guided tour takes you through the history, and near extinction, of Thai silk and Mr Thompson before his own mysterious disappearance. Sala Daeng — Bangkok Snake Farm Snakes. Why did it have to be snakes? All reptile enthusiasts get their money’s worth at the snake farm located in Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute. Slither out from Sala Daeng BTS exit 3 and get rid of your herpetophobia. Enjoy live shows of snake venom extraction and antivenom production where none of the snakes are abused. Saphan Taksin — Asiatique The Riverfront Asiatique is a large warehouse complex and an open-air night market on the bank of the Chao Phraya river. Eat your way through dozens of restaurants, experience Muay Thai boxing on the ringside, or soar 60 metres over Bangkok in the city’s tallest ferris wheel. Frame the evening in an Instagram story on the free shuttle boat from BTS Saphan Taksin pier to Asiatique pier from 4pm until 11.30pm.

Where You Need To Eat In Manila Article posted Mon, 28 Oct 2019 Finding good restaurants in Manila has never been a chore. You find sublime world cuisine at local prices. Fresh ingredients and innovative preparation are essential, with flavours that linger longer than the posts on your social media feed. Here’s where to eat just like that in Manila . Va Bene Pasta Deli It is no wonder why this Italian eatery from the Michelin-trained chef Massimo Veronesi is regarded as one of the best in Manila. The menu highlights fresh produce and is very pasta centric (one of the few places in Manila with 100% handmade pasta), but by no means is it just spaghetti. That means you’ll have plates like the molten egg yolk raviolo (an oversized ravioli), stuffed pasta with crab in saffron sauce, and creamy mushroom risotto with gorgonzola. Order anything off the menu and watch the streets of Makati slowly transform into marble-paved alleys of Verona. Gino’s Brick Oven Pizza When you get the pizza cravings in an unknown part of town, it pays to look for a big wood-fired pizza oven (or follow your nose to one). Nestled in the Salcedo Village, it has a typical Italian diner decor and a brick oven, as the name suggests, and sends out freshly baked pizzas at an impressive rate. Although the menu focuses on twenty-something different pizzas, Gino’s still has space for their in-house mozzarella bar and homemade cheeses made from the milk of local water buffaloes (carabaos). People have fun, wine flows, and food stands out — eating here is an authentic Italian experience. Donosti Something of a rarity in the city, Donosti is a real Basque eatery in Taguig. They have interior walls with stone cladding and handwritten daily specials on a chalkboard, and all that’s missing are the Iberico hams hung above the bar. The menu, from chef Pablo Lopez, takes in a range of Spanish favourites and Basque signature plates — think homemade sausages like butifarra, various pintxos, and fried-to-a-crispy-crust seafood paella. Toyo Eatery If Manila had a Michelin guide, Toyo Eatery would be in it, hands down. The kitchen, helmed by the inventive Jordy Navarra, an alumnus of Heston Blumenthal at the Fat Duck, celebrates the rediscovery of Filipino food. You might argue that a dish named garden vegetables has a place at the best restaurant in the Philippines (according to the World’s 50 best restaurants). But visit Toyo Eatery, and the answer is yes. Named after a famous nursery rhyme and the 18 vegetables mentioned in it, bahay kubo, the dish combines textures and flavours hidden in a humble bowl of edible soil. Claim your table good time ahead, and arrive hungry. Mamou Walk down the checkerboard floors of Mamou, and you find yourself in a cosy family-friendly bistro on BHS (Bonifacio High Street). With the right mix of local and international dishes, Lorenzo’s truffle cream pasta stands out. Smothered with truffle oil and topped with a mound of Grana Padano cheese, this pasta is one of Manila’s best comfort foods.

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