At Kodawari’s IRL gyudon shop, the bowls are king(-sized) and the veg plates divine

There’s more to the IG-famous gyudon shop than its Japanese party trays: New chicken, salmon, and steak bowls, small plates with big flavors, merch, prints by local artists, and an immersive toilet experience

Learn pottery basics over a full merienda spread at this heritage house

Provincial kitchen Casa Luisa and Kibo Studios’ Reine So are curating the perfect afternoon filled with hands-on pottery—and of course—a full merienda spread

Spotted Pig is the ‘it’ cafe of the moment, but its menu can take it to go-to status

A few menu items you can’t miss are the tapa, torta Cebuana, kougin amann, and the chai latte

Learn pottery basics over a full merienda spread at this heritage house

Provincial kitchen Casa Luisa and Kibo Studios’ Reine So are curating the perfect afternoon filled with hands-on pottery—and of course—a full merienda spread

Spotted Pig is the ‘it’ cafe of the moment, but its menu can take it to go-to status

A few menu items you can’t miss are the tapa, torta Cebuana, kougin amann, and the chai latte

walang aray
‘Walang Aray’ is a fun and riotous look at the well-worn tale of revolution

The classic zarzuela gets a refreshing reboot thanks to cross-genre music, kilig, and comedy

Oscars-nominated ‘Aftersun’ and Cannes Grand Prix winner ‘Close’ are coming to PH cinemas

The Film Development Council of the Philippines announced that it has acquired the Charlotte Wells-directed film along with three other critically-acclaimed titles from Belgium, Austria, and Cambodia

Watching ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ sweep the Oscars made me cry

The whole white world was on their feet when “Everything Everywhere All At Once” won at the Oscars—but that’s just the cherry on top

Old gods meet contemporary dance in Ballet Philippines’ ‘Diyosa’

Ballet Philippines latest production “Diyosa” is a five-act ballet that juxtaposes a modern, imagined universe with the gods of old

New coffee shops on our radar

Looking for new spots to get your caffeine fix?

Auro Chocolate Cafe proves you can put chocolate in *everything*

There’s much to enjoy at the tree-to-bar chocolate brand’s flagship cafe in BGC—so much in fact, you can find something perfect for any time of the day

EDITOR’S PICKS

The unending humanity of Geloy Concepcion photographs

He is a photographer, confidant, and keeper of internet strangers’ dreams, desires, and pains that social media would rather not show you

Home for the holidays and every time in between

For this friend group of creatives, to live in proximity of each other is a way to approximate a shared experience of longing for a physical and proverbial space

Meet Lokalpedia, the food heritage advocate documenting overlooked endemic Filipino ingredients

John Sherwin Felix AKA Lokalpedia’s photo collection documents artisanal salts and edible flowers

Wareco’s Therese Regalado goes beyond the limits of light and lightness

With a new six-piece collection of rattan furniture reinforced with metal and glass, the maker rethinks the material bounds of creativity

Relearning one’s sense of place with filmmaker Shireen Seno

The filmmaker shares her path to self-discovery through learning about the in-betweens of being Filipino.

a hand holding a woven basahan mat

Basahan makers in Payatas hope their P15 mats get same recognition, value as American design

Reacting to the viral Vogue feature of woven creations reminiscent of a basahan, mat makers are actually happy that people recognize their designs. But they also hope it will lead to bigger margins and possible government support

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At Kodawari’s IRL gyudon shop, the bowls are king(-sized) and the veg plates divine

There’s more to the IG-famous gyudon shop than its Japanese party trays: New chicken, salmon, and steak bowls, small plates with big flavors, merch, prints by local artists, and an immersive toilet experience

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Where to drink in Quezon City | Nolisoli CITY GUIDE

If you’re looking for cool vibes and great drinks, these three unique bar concepts in Quezon City should be on your list. (A bonus: you can enjoy these spots solo or with friends!)