Patricia Baes

2 weeks ago | spot.ph | Patricia Baes

Shares (SPOT.ph) Malaysia and the Philippines have plenty in common—from the sheer proximity of the two countries, to the similar roots of their respective local languages and cultures. We see this in practice across different arenas, including the food consumed in certain parts of both countries. As far as the Philippines goes, the said point is especially evident in the cuisine of Mindanao, which has many similarities to that of our Malay siblings.

Oct 27, 2024 | spot.ph | Patricia Baes

(SPOT.ph) Just when you think you've seen all there is to see in the Philippines’ second summer capital, a new player arrives to the arena:Arete Tagaytayand Resort, the soon-to-open luxury hotel and resort that’ll be home to the best of the best. That extends of course to the food side of things, for which reason they’ve enlisted the help ofMargarita Signature Catereras their exclusive catererthat can be booked for events and celebrations.

Oct 25, 2024 | spot.ph | Patricia Baes

GMW Lounge  Apero, Temple Drive, Quezon City Instagram: www.instagram.com/goodmorningwinesOpen from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m., Monday to Sunday (SPOT.ph) Apero is one of those places that's quiet—a perfect fit to the sereneness of its home of Corinthian Hills, Quezon City—but the neighborhood dining spot does what they do damn well, and their pastry and brunch game is some of the best in the city.

Oct 21, 2024 | spot.ph | Patricia Baes

(SPOT.ph) Wines are far from all being the same, what with the numerous variables in the making of every bottle. There's the year the grapes were harvested, the variety of the grape, and what's called terroir—the conditions of the place it's from—among other things. Navigating this whole landscape can be an intimidating prospect, but that's really where the fun of exploring wines lies.

Oct 15, 2024 | spot.ph | Patricia Baes

(SPOT.ph) Maybe you’ve seen their bottles lining the shelves of top restaurants in Manila, or had your eyes drawn to their at-times zany, vivid, even eccentric labels. Maybe you’ve sipped on glass and found yourself surprised by its generally perkier, more exuberant character that revitalizes on a hot day—and goes damn well with everything from smoked salmon blinis to hearty plates of pasta to spunkier bites like bright and vinegary kinilaw.