Southern Living: 2019 July-September

Thai to go

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GOOD MEASURE

Calm state

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Homegrown Issue 2019

Heritage eats

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Show boulevard

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EDITOR'S NOTE

Going back A very important question came up while we were putting this issue together: Why call it the “Homegrown” issue if we always feature local products, spaces, and talents anyway?

I think it’s because it always begs repeating: Our country and our people are rich in creativity and resources, and though it may not seem like it most days, we actually do keep ourselves quite connected to our roots.

Case in point: the brands, restaurants, and spaces featured in this issue. As new restaurants abound in the ever-growing city (check out our Neighborhood section for the list), we also have talents like chef Miko Calo who takes her global expertise—particularly in French cuisine—and marries it with local ingredients in her first restaurant called Metronome. Meanwhile, the Goco ancestral home in Taal opens its doors for all those who want a taste (both literally and figuratively) of our heritage through a food tour.

Architect Carlo Calma, too, through his Infinity House shows us there are no bounds to creativity. In talking about the 1,000 sq.m. home, he also gave us a glimpse into his design philosophy—taking cues from the existing urban landscape and constantly reimagining it, studying its old and new intent.

This issue then, ultimately, is a reminder of the many ways we appreciate local: looking at the past, at our tradition, and what is and what has always been ours, and in discovering how these inspire the way we move and create in the present.

Pauline Miranda Associate Managing Editor

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TASTE IN OUR OWN TERMS How well do we really know our own cooking vocabulary?

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Filipino cuisine is not just a mĂŠlange of foreign influences.

We are foremost a land of many islands and ethnic languages and our cuisine reflects this.

Most of our popular dishes are named after the methods in which they are prepared. We listed some of these ways of cooking in hopes of better understanding our own culinary lexicon and its importance to our identity.

Read more about these Filipino cooking methods on our website.

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A bakery championing sustainability, a grill in Poblacion with Vietnamese flavors, and everything new about the south page 7 Clothing proves to be a potent driver of culture.

These local creatives and designers are a case in point page 13

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TOPOGRAPHY OF TASTE On this side of town: alternative Asian barbecue, homecooked Thai dishes, and a welcome addition to a vegan destination

VBQ Vietnamese Barbeque P. Guanzon St., Brgy. Poblacion, Makati Instagram.com/vbq.ph

PHOTOGRAPHY TRICIA GUEVARA

Straight from the streets of Vietnam, this concept in Poblacion is something to try if you need a grilled meat fix other than the typical Korean barbecue. While other chains have meat on platters, this one has seafood like scallops, mussels, and even blue marlin.

Dip it into your sauce of choice: muoi xanh, a mix of green pepper, cilantro, lime, and condensed milk, nuoc cham (light fish sauce), or a paste of salt, pepper, and lime.

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NEIGHBORHOOD Pesce The Farm at San Benito, 119 Brgy. Tipakan, Lipa, Batangas www.thefarmatsanbenito.com 884-8074 / 884-8080 The Farm’s new Mediterranean and pescetarian restaurant called Pesce prides itself on using only wild seafood sourced from nearby fishing communities and organic vegetables for its menu. Try the grilled shrimp, the freshness of which goes well with crisp asparagus.

Krapow Gai Instagram.com/krapowgai 0927-8641114 A home-based food business, Krapow Gai serves Thai street food like stir-fried basil pork and Gai Pad Prik King, a red curry chicken dish made with spices that chef Reginald Prospero grows in his balcony. You can have it delivered or pick it up yourself.

Or if you’re a loyal customer, eat it at Prospero’s own kitchen.

Krapow moo, stir-fried pork with holy basil

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PHOTOGRAPHY SAMANTHA ONG (PESCE, KRAPOW GAI)

Grilled shrimp with asparagus

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NEIGHBORHOOD Pinot Manila Lane P, Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig Instagram.com/pinotmanila 0998-5864230

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Conscious Cookies

Bake House Shangri-La at the Fort, 30th St., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig Instagram.com/bakehousemnl In response to the problem of food waste, this bakery turns their dough trimmings into a treat called the Conscious Cookie.

There’s more to Bake House’s menu, though. They also have savory pastries like bacon and egg croissants and a creamy quiche of tomato and basil that make for filling on-the-go breakfast bites.

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PHOTOGRAPHY PINOT MANILA, SAMANTHA ONG (BAKE HOUSE)

This fine dining restaurant offers customers a chance to experience European specialties like the famous whole roasted maple leaf duck served two ways in a laid-back setting.

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The Naturale Market Forbestown St., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig Instagram.com/thenaturalemarketph

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PHL Designers pop-up 5770 Ebro, Brgy. Poblacion, Makati Instagram.com/phldesigners Local designers like Bryan Peralta, Harvic Dominguez, RJ Santos, and Twinkle Ferraren are featured at this pop-up store in Poblacion that highlights local artistry and design. Modernized Filipiniana as well as other handwoven and 3D-knitted clothes will be available until October.

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PHOTOGRAPHY THE NATURALE MARKET, PHL DESIGNERS

Equipped with (almost) everything you need to live a sustainable life, this local retailer houses a wide range of products from cosmetics, refillable home essentials, and dietary staples to zero-waste living basics and homegrown clothing brands.

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After-hours drinks you can have delivered and stocked in your fridge PHOTOGRAPHY SAMANTHA ONG

35CL Cocktail Co. Instagram.com/35clcocktailco These bottled cocktails fall into three categories: fruity sours, experimental mixes, and spirit-forward drinks.

The Caramel Popcorn variant, reminiscent of an old fashioned, is a mix of two infused spirits— popcorn-infused bourbon and popped rice-flavored rum—mixed with brown sugar syrup and two different bitters.

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NO WAY TO GO BUT OURS Fashioning a cultural identity through clothing

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01 Harvey Alumisin STpadrilles Instagram.com/harveyalumisin Alumisin has found yet another use for nylon mesh: espadrilles. Like his San Teodoro line of bags, these colorful shoes are made by local craftsmen from Liliw, Laguna.

02 Jo Ann Bitagcol printed scarves Instagram.com/bitagcol These silk scarves printed with photos of baro’t saya from a previous collaboration can be hung as art or worn casually. Other designs include scarves printed with photographs of a vintage vanity set and the corals of Palawan—all taken by Bitagcol herself.

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03 Gabbie Sarenas Veronica Collection Instagram.com/gabbiesarenasph This new collection, although named after Sarenas’ late loved one Veronica, doesn’t have a singular inspiration.

The tapis—an apron skirt with overlapping layers of embroidered piña, weaves, and silk—is the perfect embodiment of this approach.

Her manipulation of piña among other textiles draws influences from the works of Joya, Chabet, and Rothko but ultimately returns to an image of a tapiswearing Ignet woman—who, one may argue, is the collection’s muse.

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05 The Fore and Eairth Instagram.com/theforeseries Kim Jones’ community-centric design series’ latest collaborator is Eairth. The nine-piece collection shares the same core values that made Eairth a notable brand: sustainable and ethical practice and a focus on using only natural dyes and fabrics.

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06 EC by Carlos del Prado and Stacy Rodriguez Instagram.com/ec.mnl This new line is an antidote to the current state of fashion. EC’s debut collection, which consists of cargo pants, a bib, and patchwork shirts, is influenced by the designers’ love for gender-neutral and utilitarian clothing and a desire to reduce waste by using fabric scraps.

07 Halo Halo Sako bag Instagram.com/halohalostoreph Is it a cross-body bag or a tote? Halo Halo’s new design called Sako is a mix of both with adjustable tie straps, slip pockets, and a sack closure. It comes in their signature white-and-green Sampaguita weave.

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04 Happy Andrada beaded headbands Instagram.com/happyandrada.ph Designer Happy Andrada incorporates local craftmanship to the accessory of the moment: padded headbands. Her signature intricate beadwork translates into wearable and affordable headpieces.

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STARTING POINTS FOR A START-UP HOME Why investing in real estate is a good idea

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Generating an additional flow of income while pursuing other ventures can fire up the entrepreneurial spirit. Aside from securing a stable credit record, house and lot are considered by Filipinos as a potential legacy and inheritance for future generations.

The growth in the value of real estate is expected to accelerate due to the following:

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1. The Build, Build, Build program aims to increase economic growth, minimize congestion, and encourage an increase in the value of real estate properties.

2. Properties in locations that are being developed or undergoing gentrification are usually staked at a lower price point.

3. Purchased property will eventually double or triple in value especially when the location is projected as the next city center or growth area.

Figure 1. 82% of Filipinos prefer to own single homes over condominiums.

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Avida Settings 2007 NUVALI 2019

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Ridgeview Estates 2010 NUVALI 2019 Avida Parkway 2011 Settings NUVALI 2019

Figure 2. Philippine real estate average growth nationwide

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12,500/sqm 21,500/sqm

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Figure 3. Philippine real estate average growth for prime properties

Because rental rates increase in value along with real estate appreciation, the sooner an investment is made in real estate, the bigger the potential returns will be. Which is why it’s best to be completely aware of what to consider before making an investment.

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18,500/sqm 25,000/sqm

18,000/sqm 22,000/sqm

Figure 4. Guaranteed land value appreciation through time of residential lots in Nuvali

Choose a value-for-money location More families are opting to settle outside the city. Southern Luzon is mainly benefiting from this migration. Only a few moments away from the country’s capital, Laguna is strategically located close to city centers.

A residential development where one’s every need is available as parks, sports facilities, and commercial centers are only minutes away from home, Laguna offers a healthy balance of industrial and techno parks, coupled with fresh air and green living.

Choose condominiums over house-and-lot properties While high-rise properties are cheaper in price against landed properties, house and lots have longer property life expectancy and appreciate more than condominiums. Living outside the bustling city and choosing the suburban lifestyle has its perks. Unlike in urban areas, the suburban community offers a peaceful environment where kids and adults alike can relax while building close relationships with the neighbors.

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A HAVEN IN SOUTHERN MANILA Why discerning families have chosen the Nuvali life

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A growing community Celebrate with friends and neighbors through seasonal gatherings such as the Nuvali night sky cinema and Christmas light show. While Nuvali is already established, the area is still being developed; in the coming years, the area will see future developments such as Ayala Malls Solenad expansion, Landmark opening, Seda hotel expansion, and additional choices for shops and restaurants.

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Steadily becoming CALABARZON’s growth center, Nuvali offers life’s essentials and pleasures in the 2,290-hectare masterplanned, mixed-use sustainable development.

Many families make the eco-city their home as it redefines suburban living.

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Openness and accessibility Getting in and out of Nuvali shouldn’t be a problem. The usual one hour and a half drive to Cavite is cut down to 60 minutes via Cavite-Laguna Expressway; 45 minutes to Tagaytay via Sta. Rosa-Tagaytay Road; 50 minutes to Alabang via the South Luzon Expressway; and 40 minutes to Batangas via STAR Tollway. A transport terminal for point-to-point buses and shuttle services are also available for Nuvali commuters.

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Fosters a sustainable suburban living With the philosophy of sustainability and the desire to preserve the environment, Nuvali has become the country’s first and largest eco-city development. Open spaces, lush greeneries, and the lakeside can be utilized for mental detox and physical activities. The space offers off-road biking, running trails, wakeboarding, and camping.

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Provides an array of choices for schools Searching for quality education should be easier for the families in Nuvali. Xavier School, Miriam College, and Everest Academy are located within the eco-city while Brent International School and De La Salle University Science and Technology Complex are around neighboring communities.

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THE COMFORT OF SUBURBAN LIVING Experience tranquility at Avida Southfield Settings TEXT KLEO CATIENZA

Laguna is progressively becoming home to many families in search of green pastures. Redefine suburban living in the fields of Nuvali as it offers life’s essentials and pleasures in a refreshing environment.

Celebrate life moments in the comfort of home Invite relatives and friends over; houses at Avida Southfield Settings use a fusion of classic and contemporary styles that collectively exude an elegant feel. Envisioned to be a timeless design, it boasts an efficiency in space planning, giving more liveable space for the entire family.

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Relish the convenience of a one-stop community Live the dream and enjoy the perks of elevated suburban living. Located at the residential district of Nuvali, the development gives access to everyday life essentials: multiple shopping centres, business spaces, schools, and lifestyle venues.

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Charm of exclusivity with natural views After a long day spent at work, there’s nothing better than the thought of coming back to a safe and peaceful home with refreshing scenery where adults can relax and kids are given full liberty to make the most of their childhood. Residents have the exclusive opportunity to marvel at the views of Mount Makiling and Tagaytay as Avida Southfield Settings is situated in a gently rolling terrain.

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Revel in limitless outdoor activities The one-hectare amenity area will encourage everyone to be more active. Take a quick dip in the pool to beat the summer heat, show off those basketball moves inside the court, feel free to bike and discover new trails, and bring the kids to the playgrounds.

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Legazpi Village has a new resident: a French restaurant that does away with culinary conventions. page 23 These mixed drinks are anything but your usual cup of tea. page 27

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PLAYING WITH FRENCH Metronome makes upscale French gourmet fun TEXT ZOFIYA ACOSTA PHOTOGRAPHY SAMANTHA ONG

Haricot vert salad

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EATS The Lamb is a slowcooked lamb saddle plated with butterglazed vegetables and potato purée.

It’s mind-blowing to think that Metronome is chef Miko Calo’s first fully fledged restaurant. Call it the Mandela effect but the Mindanaoborn, French-trained chef has been a fixture in the Manila culinary scene for so many years that finding out that this is her first time helming a resturant is a little surprising. Frankly, it was a long time coming.

So it isn’t a surprise that the white tablecloth restaurant she opened together with partners RJ Galang, Elbert Cuenca, and Alain Borgers located at the back of The Grand Midori Makati was one of the most anticipated restaurants of the year.

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It’s natural for anyone to be wary of the hype, but the excitement over Metronome wasn’t unfounded. After making a name for herself overseas as a chef trained by Joël Robuchon himself (and after graduating top of her class at École Grégoire-Ferrandi, Paris’s most prestigious culinary institute), starting Underground Supper Club, a pop-up private dining service, and co-creating the menu of Bakerē Café with her cousin Galang, a “Miko Calo restaurant” made sense.

So what does it look like?

It’s a sleek yet charming place with a bar that greets you at the entrance, a dining area divided into

two levels (a series of steps leading to an elevated level with plush, curved booths), and a smaller private dining area at the back. There are touches of Art Deco, Calo mentions, such as the black marble countertops on the bar and the gold frames of the liquor racks. Gold is also seen throughout the restaurant, making its way to the edges of mirrors and lamps, as do French blues, verdant greens,

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Metronome represents Miko Calo’s capacity to combine her design sensibility and cooking expertise—from the Art Deco-inspired interiors to the French (yet still local) menu.

Supper Club will recognize from its previous iteration.

Under the small plates section of the menu, there’s a dish simply called “egg,” a mixture of 64-degree egg, truffle cream, and potato purée layered under a deep-fried spring roll wrapper sliced into crispy strips.

Salad lovers should try the haricot vert salad; it’s colorful, with reds, greens, and yellows adorning the plate. The base of long green beans with the cured egg yolk, tomato confit, drizzled with lemon vinaigrette makes a refreshing dish.

For a different kind of appetizer, try the seared Hokkaido scallops

dressed with a bonito cream emulsion, which froths playfully over the plate.

For mains, there’s the Ibérico Secreto, a premium pork cut known as Spain’s best-kept secret (thus secreto) owing to its tenderness and dense marbling.

At Metronome, it’s cooked a la plancha and layered with squash confit, pork jus, and potato purée.

The lamb dish, meanwhile, is slowcooked lamb saddle. It also looks very woodsy: The lamb cut resembles a tree trunk, and its butter-glazed vegetables and potato purée are assembled like a woodland scene.

Yogurt blanc manger with pineapple-basil compote, mangorhum granita, coconut espuma, and lime meringue

and light grays on the paintings, booths, and wall décor. On the second floor is a circular window where you can make out the figures of the chefs cooking in the kitchen.

And the menu? Surprisingly approachable. It’s French gourmet, yes, but it’s not intimidating. Take the foie gras tart—foie gras parfait tucked into pâte brisée tartlets— which fans of the Underground

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26 A lighter option is the butterroasted halibut covered with an onion confit and potato purée, over which a strong onion broth is poured. It’s dressed with a few pieces of guanciale, a savory cured pork jowl. This, as do all of the mains, comes with pomme purée, a kind of mashed potato made famous by Robuchon that includes “lots and lots of butter.”

An article by F&B Report provides insight on how Filipinos

EATS perceive French cuisine as rather exorbitantly priced and heavy on the cream and butter.

“Of course I still cook with a lot of butter, but people won’t feel it when they eat,” Calo said.

“I don’t stick to classic French flavors. Instead, I go with local ingredients but execute the dish in a different way, using French cooking techniques, and what ends up on the plate surprises people,” she said.

The clear vision that’s seen all

throughout Metronome is food that’s gourmet but fun and playful.

Plated French cuisine doesn’t have to be boring nor does it need to lose its refined nature to be experimental.

Metronome GF Grand Midori Makati, Bolanos St., Legazpi Village, Makati Restaurantmetronome.com 0917-1473776

Butter-roasted halibut with guanciale bits

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Getting acquainted with the historic Taal town through its culinary heritage TEXT CHRISTIAN SAN JOSE PHOTOGRAPHY SAMANTHA ONG

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EATS The Batangueño version of adobo is not brown but yellow because of turmeric.

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The town of Taal in Batangas is brimming with history in every corner. Apart from being home to Southeast Asia’s largest Catholic church, the municipality also has a record number of ancestral houses—230 to be exact—that are still intact even after more than a century.

How it managed to do that despite natural calamities and man-made destruction like World War II remains a mystery.

One legend goes that during the Japanese aerial bombings, Taal’s patron saint, Martin of Tours, disguised the entire land to look like grass fields so that it would be saved from destruction.

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Sinaing na tulingan gets its acidity from dried kamias.

One of these structures is the bahay na bato of the Goco family along Calle H. Del Castillo. It’s a two-story house with distinct rounded window corners and jointed Mulawin hardwood foundations, both of which helped it survive typhoons and earthquakes in its 142 years of existence.

Today, Emmanuel Pio Goco, the son of former Solicitor General Raul Goco and the grandson of Katipunero Juan Cabrera Goco, is maintaining the house and touring guests around the historic town through his six-hour guided tours that include a lunch where visitors are treated to the Goco family’s heirloom recipes and local Taal dishes.

These lunches are hosted on

the second floor of the bahay na bato where the rooms still decked with everyday objects and memorabilia of Pio’s family are located, and where the capiz sliding windows are kept open to let in a gentle breeze.

Appetizers were laid on a table at the entrance of their parents’ room which overlooks the house of their neighbor Gliceria Marella de Villavicencio, also known as the “Godmother of the Philippine Revolution.” Panutsa (peanut brittle) sprinkled with sea salt, avocado and watercress salads, and a drink of cold turmeric citrus tea appeased our hungry stomachs in anticipation of heavier meals.

The main dishes were simple homemade meals from recipes passed on from the first generation

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EATS Part of the meal experience is eating in the Goco family’s heirloom wares

29 of Gocos, like the sopas a la pobre, their version of the bulalo with miswa and malunggay that tasted almost like a tinola, and adobong dilaw, which derives its color from turmeric. It was only fitting to eat using their heirloom dinnerware to fully grasp the understated grandeur of something as mundane as a home-cooked lunch.

Meanwhile, the delicacy sinaing na tulingan (braised mackerel tuna) in its simplicity did not fail to satiate with its subtly acidic taste cultivated over hours of cooking in an earthen pot with dried kamias.

When the tables were cleared and the sun had slightly descended from its peak, pots of tsokolate tablea sauce were served along with suman. We are supposed to drizzle the rice cake with the chocolate sauce, said Pio, as he politely interrupted the lady in baro’t saya who was regaling us with a kundiman.

It was an unconventional but rather welcome end to a feast, as suman where we came from was only eaten in the morning or for merienda in the afternoon. But as they say, when in Taal, do as the TaaleĂąos do.

Goco Ancestral House Calle Gliceria Marella cor.

Calle H. del Castillo, Taal, Batangas 0917-3737346

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SPECIAL FEATURE W/17 in Chino Roces Avenue provides inspiration for a brand new living room.

Connect with your creative side while staying in the heart of Makati's art scene TEXT SHELLY TAN

There are different places for specific kinds of people. This does not only apply to career paths, but also to people’s homes. For instance, New York is known as the city that never sleeps while Los Angeles is more about glamour and Hollywood.

Such spots also exist in the Philippines. For individuals looking for an environment that could fire up their passion, Chino Roces Avenue in Makati may just be the right place.

Foodies can satisfy their cravings for international cuisine with a vast selection of restaurants offering everything from authentic Japanese cuisine to gratifying Italian food.

Partygoers will also enjoy worry-free partying, being close

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to popular nightlife spots such as Finders Keepers and Black Market.

Artists and art fans can easily wander around exhibits at Karrivin Plaza and La Fuerza compound to find inspiration.

There are also shops in the neighborhood that cater to different interests, such as furniture stores for interior design enthusiasts and sports stores for athletic individuals.

A gateway to many points in the metro, the area is also ideal for fulfilling start-up business ideas, making for a perfect avenue to showcase products and services.

Chino Roces Avenue may seem unassuming at first glance, but a little exploring guarantees finding establishments that suit anyone’s lifestyle and interests.

Finders Keepers is an intimate bar in Chino Roces makes for a perfect Friday night hideout, even for lone souls.

Next page: Artist renditions of the SMDC Red Residences building (above) and the lobby (below).

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CREATIVE SPACE Live in a space that helps you pursue your passion TEXT SHELLY TAN

Time passes by quickly when you are trying to be the best version of yourself. There may have been times when you find yourself in the middle of the chaotic Metro Manila traffic, realizing how much time had passed by, wondering if you are getting any closer to your goals.

Creative burnout can hit even the calmest people, especially in a hectic environment. Workplaces are rarely stress-free and the only place you can expect to be at peace is at home.

Sadly, the ever-worsening traffic eats up what is supposed to be relaxation time, leaving you even more stressed out. As this affects both your work and personal life, creative ruts can be inevitable.

Located on Chino Roces Avenue, Makati, SMDC’s Red Residences is not only near the business district but is also surrounded by popular restaurants, nightlife hotspots, and art galleries, making it perfect for creative individuals.

It offers one-bedroom and twobedroom units across 33 stories that can be your place of comfort in the bustling metro; social halls and function rooms where you can meet other creative individuals; and a fitness station, reflective gardens, wellness cabanas, and a hydro pool that will help keep your mind zen and your creative juices flowing.

SMDC Red Residences is open for buying and leasing. For more information, visit their website at https://smdc.com/properties/ red-residences/, or like the official SMDC Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/ TheOfficialSMDC/.

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THERE’S A TEA FOR THAT Herbal teas double as refreshing new takes on comforting concoctions RECIPE BY SUNDAY CASTLE FARMS (SCF) BY RENEE SEBASTIAN, THE PHILIPPINES’ FIRST CERTIFIED TEA MASTER PHOTOGRAPHY SAMANTHA ONG

GUMAMELA MARIA CLARA A fruity tea that can help lower blood pressure, alleviate indigestion, or aid with menstrual cramps

INGREDIENTS

4 tsp. loose gumamela or roselle tea 1 1-inch thick fresh pineapple slice 1 tsp. lemon juice ¼ tsp. banana essence or flavoring 1 L water 100 g light brown sugar

PREPARATION

1. Mix gumamela tea, lemon juice, pineapple, and water.

Bring to a boil.

2. Cover and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes.

3. Dissolve light brown sugar into the mix.

4. Add banana essence. Stir.

5. Remove from heat and allow to sit for 3 minutes.

6. Strain.

7. Serve hot or over ice.

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DISCLAIMER: The following tea blends are not intended for medicinal purposes and may not be used to treat diseases.

Not suitable for children, pregnant, or lactating women.

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GREEN SAMBONG TEA An herbal drink that can aid with urinary tract infections and kidney stones

INGREDIENTS

10 pcs. dried or fresh sambong or alagao leaves 1 pc. pandan leaf 1 2-inch long lemon peel 10 ml lemon juice 1 L water 1 SCF Sampaguita Green Tea bag or any jasmine green tea variant Light brown sugar or honey to taste

PREPARATION:

1. Mix sambong, pandan, lemon peel, and water. Bring to a boil.

2. Cover and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes.

3. Add lemon juice and sampaguita green tea bag into the mixture and simmer for another minute and a half.

4. Remove from heat and strain.

5. Pour into cup and add light brown sugar or honey to taste.

Serve with a slice of lemon.

To enjoy iced, bring mixture to room temperature before refrigerating for an hour or two.

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THE PERFECT SALABAT A soothing concoction for common colds, sore throat, or flu-like symptoms

INGREDIENTS

1 thumb-size ginger (approx. 5 g) 1 pc. lemongrass stalk 20 g coconut sap or light brown sugar 200 ml water 1 chamomile tea bag

PREPARATION

For the ginger-lemongrass syrup: 1. Bring water to a boil.

2. Pound ginger and lemongrass until the aroma is released.

3. Add ginger and lemongrass to the boiling water. Reduce to medium heat. Cover and simmer until liquid reduces to half.

4. Add coconut sap sugar and dissolve into liquid.

5. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

6. Store the resulting mixture, including the ginger and lemongrass, in a bottle or jar. It can last up to 30 days when refrigerated.

For the salabat: 1. Steep the chamomile tea bag in a cup of boiling water for 5 minutes.

2. Mix 45 ml of ginger-lemongrass syrup.

3. Stir and enjoy hot or iced.

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LIVING THINGS

Carlo Calma’s colossal Infinity House is but a sliver of his curious and provocative ideas of what architecture can be. page 36

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No idea, concept, or object is too small or too banal to the curious and observant mind of architect Carlo Calma TEXT SEPTEMBER GRACE MAHINO PHOTOGRAPHY RG MEDESTOMAS AND MARC GO

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37 The Infinity House —an entry to the World Architecture Festival—extends to 10 meters and spans 1,000 sq.m.

Provocation is a two-way street in Carlo Calma’s approach to architecture. His style of blurring the lines between art and architecture, of combining different design movements, principles, and even disciplines into his own particular language always spurs the imagination, but a provocateur must also always remain open to being provoked. And for Calma, nothing is offlimits as a source of inspiration.

Like the word and concept of “infinity,” which the architect has since explored and fully fleshed out into a three-story 1,000sq.m. home. Starting out as a sculptural model, the World Architecture Festivalnominated Infinity House now sits on a residential street in Makati, looking solidly planted among other, more typically gated houses in the village despite its arrestingly unique façade. Completed just a little over a month ago, it is now the home of Calma’s father, contractor Pablito Calma.

Seated at the marble dining table that can host 18 people, the younger Calma reflects on how the house that his imagination built continues to yield surprises even to him, now that it is lived in. “A space always changes.

Maybe you start with minimalism, then the client’s taste—in art, for example—dictates how it would grow; it keeps on ‘moving.’”

With the Infinity House in particular, the occupants’ daily lives have molded it into more than just a showcase of fantastical

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38 architectural details; a second, northfacing living room, which Calma describes as “a more informal sitting area,” is favored by his dad because of how the morning sunlight pours in through the floor-to-ceiling windows, filtered by the leaves and branches of the African talisay trees outside. “This house is owned by a 90-year-old guy who has two grandkids, so it’s also a home for them. Whenever I work on a project, I envision every furniture piece to be fixed in that space, but nothing really stays ‘fixed;’ I just present the client a curated idea of a space where people can live in.”

It is, after all, not just about mere provocation but also intent.

In balancing the two, Calma also functions as sort of a conductor who The base of the stairway brims with the works of National Artist Arturo Luz

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LIVING THINGS anticipates how occupants could and would move about in a space, like actors on a performance stage of his creation. He brings this approach to Calma Properties, Inc., which he formed with his brother JP Calma in 2017; their cousin Ed Calma is on board as a design consultant. “Our philosophy is to work on projects that can have local and global architects working together,” he says. “All of the developments we work on have mixed uses, usually of a museum and a residential space.”

This is evident in the company’s first project, the Monument + Film Archives Museum in Quezon City that will be housed in a restored 80-year-old heritage house. A structure that has served as a setting for some of local cinema’s classic works, such as the Fernando Poe, Jr. movie “Ang Leon at ang Daga” and the seminal ’80s coming-of-age film “Bagets,” the museum is located along Mother Ignacia Street—an area that pretty much remains the hub for film and television production in the country. Calma envisions the museum to have a 50-seater screening room at the top where the public can watch works from the country’s century-long history of cinema. “It’ll be kind of nostalgic,” he says. “It’ll be as if the audience were submerged beneath the roof, like how young kids used to sneak into cinema houses, or as if they were on a magic carpet ride. It’s

The ceiling drops on one side of the house to draw attention to the 18-seater dining area

kind of child-like in that sense, with all these references to the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s.” The development will also feature 25 residential sites (one per floor) with a penthouse that has a 360-degree view of the Sierra Madre.

Aside from the obvious celebrity factor, the museum also embodies the Calma Properties’ vision of going beyond the usual practice that most real estate developments in the country resort to. “Aside from preservation, we also like repurposing what’s old, which is something we could all learn from as we develop our cities. Not everything has to be demolished; when you take the time

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The use of concrete walls and weathered steel alludes to peeling and exposure of bones—a kind of naked architecture.

to study the historical purpose of an old structure, you can see ways on how it can be repurposed.” He points out how the most interesting buildings are the ones that are rich with history. “Imagine seeing ancestral houses sandwiched between newer ones. The city landscape just becomes even more interesting.”

Calma also remains fascinated by the dynamics between what is natural and what is artificial, which is why location always informs the focal design idea in the developments he works on. He envisions the second Calma Properties project, the Museum for Architecture + Residences

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in Nuvali, to look like a structure that grew organically in the space, and the area’s previous incarnation as rice terraces became the starting point for the structure’s design: a 22-story complex that looks like a vertically flipped grid of rice paddies. The design is by Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto, whom the company tapped for this particular project.

Both museums are designed to challenge conceptions of what a museum is and could be. As Calma puts it, “Do they always have to be about art pieces? Museums can be as temporary as a pop-up space, they can be housed within a house.

The question of what a museum is relates to how we identify ourselves, given our rich culture and history: how to brand it, in a sense, through proper storytelling.”

With the Museum for Architecture in particular, he envisions it to be an open platform where creatives from different design disciplines (architecture, fashion, art, etc.) can present models of their concepts, within certain parameters. “Everything now is multi-disciplined,” he explains.

“I want people from even small design studios and companies to be able to submit models, a maximum of three—one from the past, the present,

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“A space always changes.

Maybe you start with minimalism, then the client’s taste—in art, for example—dictates how it would grow; it keeps on ‘moving.’”

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and the future—and they can also be related to technology and the environment. Because the museum will be open to the public, people can then see all these ideas and the precedents for them, and just imagine the connections they can make simply by seeing all these different creative visions.” It’ll be a site for deliberate provocation, which the architect hopes to become a cultural identifier with all the ideas it will contain and generate.

As for his own ideas, Calma doesn’t see himself getting so jaded as to no longer be provoked by what is already in existence; he admits to deliberately opening the Google Maps app to see what else can be done. An old cockpit in Pasay, for example, recently sparked his curiosity and led him down the rabbit hole of the historical significance of cockpits in Filipino culture. “That popular lechon place in Quezon City? That place came to be because of the presence of a local cockpit.”

Manila’s organized chaos, as he describes it, is always worthy of creative illumination. “How can light enter a street and create a canopy, given the urban growth that we’ve had? How do you make our eskinita more interesting, just by seeing how buildings and structures co-exist side by side and in terms of how a city grows? Imagine a modernday cockpit set inside a mall or at a street level; it won’t be a cockpit per se but a market area. Or a palengke that goes vertical, a series of market squares that go up like that. Or a building inspired by local embroidery. These are very Filipino ideas technically, but not literal or cliché; they go beyond the ideas of local architecture as the bahay kubo or the bahay na bato.” To a provocateur who is just as open to being provoked, ideas will never run dry. “The city is ripe for inspiration.”

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BUFFET AWAY Go beyond just satisfying your food cravings TEXT SHELLY TAN

With diverse regional delicacies and international influences, Filipinos are naturally adventurous when it comes to food. For foodies with unsatiable cravings, we listed the go-to buffet offerings and where to find them.

1. International The best way to encounter new dishes is through international buffets. These are great for those who are always seeking for new flavors to try.

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Get a taste of the world’s finest dishes at S Kitchen at Sheraton Hotel Manila, Marriott Café at Marriott Hotel Manila, Savoy Café at Savoy Hotel Manila, Café Belmont at Belmont Hotel Manila, and The Terrace at Maxims Hotel.

2. Asian Buffets that offer a wide variety of Asian food are heaven-sent, as they satisfy a humongous craving for an entire region of distinctive

flavors, saving you from a trip across the region.

Indulge traditional Chinese dishes at Victoria Harbour Café at the Resorts World Manila Garden Wing Gaming Area and authentic Southeast Asian cuisine at Silk Road at the Resorts World Manila Grand Wing Gaming Area.

3. Filipino Nothing beats a classic Filipino buffet. You get the grandest gastronomic fiesta experience with different dishes regions of the country without having to leave the restaurant.

Enjoy a Filipino comfort food buffet at Silogue at the Resorts World Manila Garden Wing Gaming Area and dine dampa-style at Kusina by Hilton Manila.

Dine at all buffet spots with Resorts World Manila’s Grand Food Trip package for only P10,000 nett.

Visit www.rwmanila.com or download the RWM Mobile App for updates, exclusive apponly vouchers, and complete information on RWM’s 10th anniversary offers. You can also contact Jillian Valenzuela (0917.878.8576 or jillian.valenzuela@rwmanila.com) or Jake Rodica (0917.872.8766 or jake.rodica@rwmanila.com) of the RWM Sales Team.

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A market for antiques is bringing in a demand for furniture restorators that can revive your prized possessions. page 44

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SOMETHING NEW AND SOMETHING OLD Restore your antique furniture to mint condition with the help of these experts TEXT JAKEENA MALLI ILLUSTRATION DANA CALVO

We all have furniture sitting at home that has seen better days.

And although walking inside a showroom to buy something brand new can be both convenient and appealing, there’s no denying that committing to vintage pieces brings more character to a home. It’s not always cheaper to refurbish them, but what these pieces add to living spaces is priceless. So whether it’s your first furniture makeover or your hundredth, these experts can help you navigate the waters of furniture restoration and turn what’s old new again.

RM Mallorca Upholstery 203 M.L. Quezon St., Lower Bicutan, Taguig Facebook.com/rmmallorcaupholstery 0905-4568339 Contrary to its name, upholstery is not the only category where this business thrives. RM Mallorca Upholstery also boasts its restoration expertise that includes refurbishing work on a 100-year-old chair that had great sentimental value to the owner. They’re experts in dealing with kamagong, narra, and tanguile, and restoring pieces so they function again or shine like new.

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01 Donna Rivera Furniture L-2 Bacoor Blvd. Talaba 4, Bacoor City, Cavite www.donnariverafurniture.com 0906-3472170 Fresh fabric can breathe new life into well-made furniture with good bones and solid construction.

Boasting a celebrity client list, Donna Rivera Furniture specializes in bespoke furniture but has also gained a solid reputation for tufted upholstery to anchor a space in style.

02 Rescued Furniture 39 K2nd St., Kamuning, Quezon City Instagram.com/allenbadlab A lot of discarded pieces can be repurposed so they’re of use again. Allen Oblena, an architect by profession, has found a passion in turning humble pieces into enviable statements, like transforming a once old drum into a functioning side table with a drawer. At Rescued Furniture, weathered things are upcycled and reimagined for a second life.

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03 Rare ART Antiques & Collectibles robbieteotico@gmail.com 0917-8974180 Antique furniture can imbue a space with so much character. Rare ART Antiques & Collectibles offers, by request, expert handling of age-old treasures, like the restoration work done on a 1930s GE refrigerator by owner Bobby Teotico. He also sells curated finds from his personal collection on occasion, so you too can own a piece of history that can add depth and narrative to your space.

04 Isabela House of Narra 44A President’s Ave., Teoville, BF Homes, Parañaque Facebook.com/houseofnarra.ph 982-1164, 0926-7594202 With 32 years behind it and no address change, Isabela House of Narra has become a landmark in BF Homes. Husband and wife Jonalito and Rebecca Tulba have the knowledge and skill to restore all types of wooden furniture, especially narra, back to their original glory.

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Air Light Time Space Aug. 25 to Sept. 22 Jigger Cruz, Patrick Cruz, Arvin Nogueras, Isabel Santos, Marija Vicente, Ev Yu Pablo Gallery C-11 South of Market, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig Tuesday to Saturday, 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

At The End Of The— In No Time At All Sept. 14 to Sept. 21 Julio San Jose, Ian Cadiong, Brenner Almirol, Bryan Pollero, Is Jumalon Nova Gallery Warehouse 12A La Fuerza Compound Chino Roces Ave., Makati Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Himala: Isang Musikal Sept. 20 to Oct. 20 The Sandbox Collective and 9 Works Theatrical Power Mac Center Spotlight Circuit Lane, Circuit Makati Saturdays and Sundays, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Actants Sept. 21 to Oct. 19 Mit Jai Inn Silverlens Galleries 2263 Chino Roces Ave. Ext., Makati Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Passion Sept. 13 to 29 Philippine Opera Company Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium 4F, RCBC Plaza, Ayala Ave. cor.

Gil Puyat Ave., Makati Friday to Sunday, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.

The Quest for the Adarna Sept. 13 to Jan. 12 REP OnStage Theater 2F Greenbelt 1, Paseo de Roxas, Makati Saturdays and Sundays, 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

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