by nicoleortega | Dec 16, 2015 | Events, Food, Lifestyle
My favourite events as you all must know by now, involve food, fashion and wine. Yes, in that order. Especially when the experience is inspiring, simple and beautiful. Today was no exception. I was overjoyed to meet Garen and Shari Staglin. They are the proud...
by nicoleortega | Dec 8, 2015 | Food, Lifestyle
Finally! Talks of Din Tai Fung opening in Manila are no longer an urban legend but now a reality. This favourite of many the world over sits happily at the Upper Ground Floor of SM Fashion Hall, Megamall. DTF bigwigs have given their trust and approval to the...
by nicoleortega | Dec 7, 2015 | Events, Lifestyle
Media Appreciation Lunch I was all too happy to have been invited to City Of Dreams for their media appreciation lunch. Honored to have been appreciated by the people behind this wonderful mecca of casinos, shops and of course, fantastic restaurants that has put our...
by nicoleortega | Nov 29, 2015 | Food, Lifestyle
There are those evenings when you just want an alternative to your traditional or regular dinners, right? Well, it happens to us once in a while. Specially on nights when the kids are out or it is just the daughter and I. It is always a hit with the hubby or a...
by nicoleortega | Nov 8, 2015 | Lifestyle, Travels
Hairy crab season is a long awaited one for me. I dream about this the minute the season is over and salivate till yearend just thinking of it. During the 9th and 10th months of the lunar calendar, the influx of this autumn delicacy in Shanghai cuisine and...
by nicoleortega | Oct 20, 2015 | Events, Fashion & Beauty, Lifestyle
As I attended last weeks sneak preview of my friend Nicole Whisenhunt’s latest jewelry line, I could not help but be blown away. Apart from her unique collection, is a passion in this young woman’s heart and mind about her craft that is both intriguing...
