In my previous post about the Destileria Limtuaco Museum, I mentioned availing of a wine tasting upgrade - which I will be tackling in this entry. Here are the museum's admission details to refresh your memory. Admission costs P100, but senior citizens and students can avail of a P50 entrance fee when a valid ID … Continue reading 199 – On Tasting The Liquors: Destileria Limtuaco Museum Part 2
Filipinos are no strangers to Destileria Limtuaco products. There's the Siok Hoc Tong / Sioktong (now Vino de Chino) tonic wine infused with Chinese herbs, promoted as an elixir for vigor and stamina. Baby Boomers and Gen-Xers gulping down White Castle Whisky during drinking sessions would reminisce the different ladies who endorsed the brand every … Continue reading 198 – On Looking At Histories: Destileria Limtuaco Museum Part 1
What have I been up to for the past seven months? Nothing much, really. I'm still writing, still documenting, and still enjoying life at my own pace. After two successive months of publishing food reviews and capping it off with an outfit post, it's time for me to chronicle some things I've been working on … Continue reading 197 – On A Mid-Autumn Update
Oasis: one of the definitive bands of 90s Brit-pop. Memorable hits such as Wonderwall, Stand By Me, Don't Go Away, Don't Look Back In Anger, and Champagne Supernova were among the songs the band churned out during its 18-year run. Oasis had its share of internal bickering just like with other groups. But it was … Continue reading 196 – On Paisleys, Parkas, And Wonderwalls
It is indeed true that life comes at you fast. Just when I was planning to write a review for another branch of Toast Box, the inevitable just happens. Everything was unexpected—I wasn't even able to pay Toast Box one last visit before it closed down for good. Here's what happened for those out of … Continue reading 195 – On Toast Box’s Unexpected Closure
