Here’s the thing: I’d like to think I’m pretty traveled. I mean, I’m no Anthony Bourdain (hence “traveled” versus “well-traveled”), but I’ve been…
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One of my favorite Christmases involved a 2019 trip to Japan… After all, there is something to be said about Japan having some…
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My 2020 New Year’s Resolution (BTW, gasp, I haven’t made one since 1996) is to learn about sake. Sake has become a trend…
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Learning Sake in the Heart of Poblacion
by Gail Sotelo September 28, 2018Confession: Prior to meeting the young, passionate, and talented Tadeo Chua during the Sake Dinner held in YOI Poblacion, I knew nothing about…
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“Get the Kinobi Gin from Changi,” a friend of Chad’s told him when he found out we were going to Singapore for a…
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I’ve been quite busy for the past few weeks, and in the interest of keeping up with my regular Friday column, I’d like…
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BeerBeveragesSpirits and Cocktails
The 12 Days of Christmas Spirits
by Gail Sotelo November 29, 2016There’s nothing more fulfilling than using the holidays as an excuse to share the blessings we’ve had during the year. This, I think,…
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While I would normally recommend your typical citrusy, acidic treats as the summer season welcomes us with its scorching hot arms, I decided…
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This Christmas season in Manila is unusual. One moment it’s hot, the next it’s cold… Not for the best reasons (blasted typhoon Ruby).…