Southern Living: 2019 April-June

In the mood for art PAGE 48

Inside the studio of two migrant artists PAGE 35

Ready for the road PAGE 43

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Redefining private dining PAGE 26

Journeys Issue 2019

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EDITOR'S NOTE

On a figurative flight Let me tell you a quick story: I started writing this note on a plane to Singapore. My playlist was on shuffle and suddenly Eraserheads’ “Alapaap” came on. There’s a line in that song that I’ve been particularly obsessed with these days: “Buksan ang puso at isipan, paliparin ang kamalayan.”

It’s still a timely statement; sad as it is to admit, despite being decades since this song first hit the airwaves, many people remain close-minded.

That’s to be expected if you remain stuck in your own world. It is, after all, through travel that we gain experience and discover ideas apart from our own. But travel need not always be a physical traversing between spaces. Traveling is easier now: through the internet, through books, through art, and even through food.

In this issue, we take a few journeys ourselves: Around the metro, we’ve visited a few new restaurants, shops, and collaboration spaces. We’ve also taken a figurative food tour around the Philippines, Greece, and Italy with three new dining concepts.

We make a stopover at the studio of contemporary artists Isabel and Alfredo Aquilizan, whom you might know because of their recent The Center Will Not Hold exhibit with pieces made out of cardboard and balikbayan boxes. The studio also acts as their home when they’re in the country.

We hope that what you find within our pages this quarter take your mind on a journey, and inspire you to actually go and take that first step out. (And if you’re wondering how to actually get to your destination, we’ve listed a few transportation options, too.)

That said, “handa ka na bang gumala?”

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SINGLE USE NO MORE Buying a pair of flip-flops can take you to places and can keep you hydrated, too TEXT LYLE PENDON PHOTOGRAPHY JP TALAPIAN

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Purchasing plastic alternatives is an ethical imperative. It reduces waste, lessens plastic consumption, and promotes reusability. Just recently, people have been switching to bamboo toothbrushes instead of the conventional plastic. Packing your own set of utensils—from metal straws to bamboo cutlery—is better than using disposable.

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Refuse single-use plastic containers and switch to this reusable bottle instead for a minimum single-receipt purchase of P2,500. Your feet will thank you for your comfy Havaianas sandals, and you can rest easy that you’re doing your part for the environment.

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A QUESTION OF HISTORY Here yesterday, gone today

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In 2017, the Capitol Theater, a 1935 Art Deco structure by Juan Nakpil in Escolta, was revealed to have been gutted to give way to a high-rise development. The National Commission for Culture and the Arts and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines greenlighted its demolition despite the fact that it is over 50 years old and designed by a National Artist— both requisites for a structure to be declared as important cultural property.

Such is the fate of most cultural heritage structures in the country, despite the existence of the National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009, which is supposed to protect them.

Look back at some of the important cultural properties we have lost over the years on our website.

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International franchises, new local concepts, and updated food halls take over the south�s dining landscape. page 6 To close the fast fashion loop, look no further than homegrown labels. page 12

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Milk tea, Chinese, and Neapolitan pizza: New food joints that’ll get you out of the house 01 Canton Club Molito Lifestyle Center, Madrigal Ave., Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa Fashion blogger and entrepreneur Camille Co-Koro and her sister Charlotte partnered with classic Binondo brands to bring authentic Cantonese food to Alabang with Canton Club.

02 Elbert’s Pizzeria V. Corporate Center, 125 L.P. Leviste St., Makati Salcedo Village is getting a new pizza place. Elbert’s Pizzeria serves Napoli-inspired wood-fired pizza with a crust that’s thin, crunchy, and chewy, a distinct feature of the savory dish from southern Italy’s Naples.

03 The Alley Level 1 North Main Mall, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay Brown sugar milk tea is on the rise, and a forebear of this trend has arrived on our shores. Taiwanese bubble tea chain The Alley opens its first Metro Manila location in Pasay, with more on the way.

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04 Food District Signatures One Bonifacio, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig FooDee Global Concepts, the group behind Mesa as well as Michelinstarred restaurants Tim Ho Wan and Hawker Chan, is opening a new food hall in BGC. It will feature a grab-and-go version of popular outfits like Aburi.

05 Shake Shack Central Square, 5th Ave. cor. 30th St., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig New York’s famous burger chain debuts in the country with Manilaexclusive items like Wildflour’s calamansi pie- and Bucky’s original brownie with Auro chocolate chunks-flavored frozen custards.

06 The Grid Food Market R2 Level Power Plant Mall, Rockwell Center, Makati The upscale food hall has new tenants like Gochu Gang, a concept by chef Patrick Go serving quintessential Korean fare; Risa, a dessert stall by Risa’s Chocolate founder and chocolatier Pam Cinco; and Century Mall veteran Beefier, a burger place with a customizable menu.

07 Antonio Uno UGF Expansion Bldg., Festival Supermall Civic Drive Parking 2, Alabang, Muntinlupa This European fusion diner combines Italian dishes with Filipino ingredients. Their pizza is handmade with sourdough crust and pasta is made fresh in-house every day.

08 La Pícara 2F One Bonifacio High Street Mall, 5th Ave. cor. 28th St., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig This modern Spanish place serves a wide variety of tapas (16, to be exact) that are influenced by other cuisines such as the Filipino-Spanish adobo croquetas and a combination of our very own sisig with Mexico’s pibil in one taco.

09 Caffe Freddo The Spa Bldg., 9th Ave. cor. Lane P, Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig Caffe Freddo’s menu is based on modern European brunch menus while its café serves premium specialty coffee brewed with beans imported from New York’s Bluestone Lane.

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ROOM TO DANCE Nude Floor 3F Ayala Malls Circuit, Makati New dance studio Nude Floor is a distinctive space where creatives can practice their craft, from intensive dance to calming yoga. Classes take place from Monday to Saturday, and the space can be rented out on an hourly basis.

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NEIGHBORHOOD Fab HQ Fabtech Bldg., Santiago St., Paseo de Magallanes Commercial Center, Magallanes Village, Makati

Legazpi Sunday Market Corinthian Carpark, 121 Paseo de Roxas, Legazpi Village, Makati Due to on-going construction at the Legazpi Park, the Legazpi Sunday Market has temporarily moved to a new location. Find it now at the Corinthian Carpark on Legazpi Street, between Corinthian Plaza and Washington Sycip Park.

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PHOTOGRAPHY SAMANTHA ONG (FAB HQ) , JERALD LIM (LEGAZPI SUNDAY MARKET)

Fabtech, the group behind Auro Chocolate, Gelateneo, and Gruppo Dolci, is launching a new space called Fab HQ in June.

It’s a multi-use area intended to be a cafeteria, showroom, food incubator, demo area, and events space all rolled into one.

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01 Lamana Xception, GF The Biltmore, 102 Aguirre St., Legazpi Village, Makati Instagram.com/lamanaph Japanese furniture and carpentry company Ishinomaki Laboratory’s famous AA stool along with other pieces are now available in the country through exclusive local partner Lamana. Apart from locally crafted stools, tables, and benches, Lamana also sells the Ishinomaki bird kit, a do-it-yourself wooden bird that emits a chirping sound.

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02 Joanique Manika bags Instagram.com/joanique_ These lacquered sling bags are hand-carved from acacia wood, then handpainted to tell stories of different women in folklore, like Urduja, a heroine of Kapampangan lore depicted through pointillism.

03 Hindy Weber Every.Day Instagram.com/hindyweber.every.day The designer and wellness advocate’s comeback 30-piece line called “Every.Day” uses only certified organic textiles, reusable or natural trimmings, and plant

and water-safe dyes, on top of ensuring that the clothes are manufactured ethically.

04 Studio Josanna Instagram.com/studiojosanna Marikina-based shoe brand Josanna takes on ​tsinelas​ with a new design called the Baluarte.

With the same square toe as their Fettuccine sandals and Alat slides, the flip-flop features a knotted toe thong and a rubber wedge sole wrapped in leather.

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06 Proudrace Instagram.com/proudrace Sustainability meets streetwear sensibility with Proudrace’s latest collection aptly called the “Zero

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Waste” line. Known for repurposing deadstock fabric and leather from defunct factories into contemporary pieces, the brand produced sweaters for this collection with scrap cloth from previous capsules.

07 Baúl bags Instagram.com/shopbaul Taking its cue from the vibrant colors of Mexico City, Baúl’s new bags are made with wooden beads, making them lighter than previous models. They also have significantly more room compared to their compact predecessors.

08 Nicole Ortega homeware Instagram.com/nicoleortega.ph Entrepreneur and lifestyle blogger Nicole Ortega dabbles in homeware this time with her line of silver drinkware called “Let’s Drink to That.” The silver vessels, cups, and canisters are designed by international artisans with Ortega’s gin brand Iron Balls in mind.

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05 Lara Samar Amon bags Instagram.com/larasamarph Local artisanship and Samar’s endemic flora and fauna are the focus of these bags made by the banig​ weavers of Basey. The collection called “Amon,” amin in Visayan, won the People’s Choice Award and Best Product Design in Fashion at the Katha Awards at the 69th Manila Fame.

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Watch a stage production or catch your favorite musical artists this quarter

Virgin Labfest Jun. 19 to Jul. 7 Virgin Labfest is an annual teststaging of unpublished plays at the Cultural Center of the Philippines held in cooperation with Tanghalang Pilipino and The Writer’s Bloc. As always, the different one-act plays will be grouped together in sets of three, with each set staged on separate dates.

Stop Kiss Jul.12 to 14, Jul. 19 to 21 Stop Kiss, a 1998 play by AsianAmerican playwright Diana Son, will be staged at the Power Mac Center Spotlight in Circuit Makati. The play centers on two queer women and their lives before and after a hate crime is committed against them. It will be directed by Ed Lacson Jr. and will star Missy Maramara and Jenny Jamora.

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Fête de la Musique Jun. 22, 28, and 29 Fête is an annual music festival held around the world on the 21st of June (or at least, the weekends nearest that date), in appreciation for all kinds of music—which is why the local Fête sets up multiple stages around Metro Manila to represent different genres.

This year’s Fête, co-produced by the French Embassy, Alliance Française de Manille, and B-Side Productions, Inc., will take place on Jun. 22, 28, and 29, and will have stages in Makati, Intramuros, Baguio, and other provinces.

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Franks’ Pinoy Hotdogs are crafted according to how classic Filipino dishes are cooked and served.

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From the breakfast table to street food stalls, from children’s parties to fiestas, the bright red hotdogs found in your usual grocery store are ubiquitous, served either grilled, steamed, fried, or heaped upon a saucy platter of spaghetti.

As more restaurants come up with creative ways to serve our usual afternoon snacks, Franks, a craft beer and snacks bar, takes on everyone’s favorite hotdog and gives it an authentic Filipino gourmet spin, infusing it with savory flavors such as chicken inasal, chicken pork adobo, and bistek tagalog.

Franks’ Pinoy Hotdogs, as the bar calls it, are crafted true to their original recipes. The chicken inasal hotdog is made with chicken, marinated in a special inasal sauce and topped with crispy garlic and annatto bits and spring onions. The same goes for the Chicken Pork Adobo and Bistek Tagalog hotdogs: generously slathered with adobo

and bistek sauces respectively, the hotdogs remain true to the taste of the classic Pinoy dishes.

The unique hotdog flavors are custom-made according to Franks’ chef’s own recipes and are exclusively available at Franks in Resorts World Manila.

To complement the savory goodness of the Pinoy Hotdogs, Franks also serves an impressive selection of craft beers, with classic soda fountain and sports bar treats.

Fair warning though: to munch on these hotdogs, you’d have to get inside Resorts World Manila’s gaming area first, which requires guests to be at least 21 years old.

Franks’ Pinoy Hotdogs are available daily at Franks, GF Garden Wing Gaming Area of Resorts World Manila. Visit www.rwmanila.com or download the RWM Mobile App for updates, exclusive app-only vouchers, and complete information on RWM’s dining offers.

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A fine-dining Italian restaurant with Pompeii-inspired interiors sets the mood for afternoon drinks or a lavish dinner. page 18 Two new dining concepts are redefining what it means to have a private feast. page 26

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There is more to Italian cuisine than pizza at Osteria Daniele

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The first thing we are served upon settling down at this new upscale Italian restaurant is not pasta or pizza. In fact, it isn’t even edible.

The chef lays down before us a smoking gun and combustible bits of hickory wood. Puzzled, I ask: “What do we have here?” To which Dani Aliaga of the Bistronomia group says, “You will see.”

In comes a plate under a glass cover. And before we can see what’s inside, the chef is already busy pumping smoke into the dome. Aliaga takes photos of this gastronomic trick—lots of photos.

He even checks if our crew has a good shot, which takes three batches of hickory burning to achieve.

By the time we have a stunning photo, the chef says the smoke has gone overboard. But that’s okay, Aliaga says. We agree. In the end, the burrata with prosciutto, anchovies, and a pepper emulsion turns out fine—if not better with that extrastrong hickory aroma.

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Insalata de pulpo is a mixture of different textures—from the crunchy blanched greens to the tender grilled octupus.

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EATS Bistronomia is mostly known for its Spanish concepts like Rambla and BCN Wine Gastro Bar. But for Osteria Daniele, the group has decided to go another direction.

Aliaga, who is Spanish, says it was only natural for them to gravitate towards Italian cuisine since it is the closest to their culture.

But something seems to be intentionally left out of the menu.

While there are a decent number of dishes under three classifications—​ mangiamo ​(mains and appetizers), ​ bevanda​(beverages), and ​dolci​ (desserts)—one instantly notices the absence of pizza.

“We don’t have pizza,” Aliaga says matter-of-factly. “We realized that there’s no need to have pizza in order to be Italian. There can be many other ways to do an Italian restaurant without offering pizza.” And many other ways there are indeed.

Next to the creamy and spicy burrata ​aperitivo​, there’s the ​insalata de pulpo​, a warm salad of grilled octopus, potato balls, and blanched green peas, snow peas, and French beans in ​bagna cauda​sauce. The tangy, balsamic vinegar-based garlic-and-anchovies sauce is usually consumed ​à​la fondue in Italy, but in this dish, it does a superb job of tying together different textures and tastes. Then there’s the seared foie gras on top of the cheesy ​risotto al limone​. The risotto by itself, infused

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After all three courses, one could nearly forget pizza, or that it is quintessential Italian fare. Aliaga may be right after all.

Located at the corner of 9th and 26th Sts. in Bonifacio Global City, Osteria Daniele is far from the usual barrage of dining establishments in the area. Instead, it is sandwiched between a residential and a corporate building. Men with blazers hung over their arms come in throngs, presumably from the same building.

By 5 p.m., an hour before their dinner service, guests donning formal evening wear arrive—a stark contrast to the laid-back 9-to-5 crowd lounging by the half-moon bar.

And this is how Aliaga and his partners envisioned it: the bar on the right side filled with patrons having an afternoon drink, and bigger crowds like families having dinner by the booth with suede backrests and solihiya finish.

As the warm light of the sunset filters in through the large windows rendering the Pompei-inspired interiors a golden hue, dessert is served. The four bars of strawberry and pistachio semifreddo topped with orange pulp imitate the pale pink

Pale pink strawberry and pistachio semifreddo topped with bare orange segments

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22 color of the washed-out walls, making them look almost like a forlorn watercolor painting. The dessert’s flavor is reminiscent of fruit popsicles sold in the summer, only creamier and not quite frozen–a fitting palate cleanser after the foie gras.

Then again, there are the drinks to end the day and the dining experience. The Fior d’Alpi is a milky-looking concoction of bourbon, amaretto disaronno, grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, Angostura bitters, egg yolk, and sugar syrup. It’s an after-hours drink, says our photographer, who is better versed in liquor than I, a person who’s likely to order a drink because it has a vibrant hue like the Aperol in all its orange glory.

Looking back at the menu, I see that the Aperol originated in Venice in the 1950s prior to becoming a staple in the Italian diet. “Crisp and refreshing, the cocktail can be seen in the hands of Italians all over Italy!” the menu reads. It doesn’t get any more Italian than that.

EATS The rich cheese is rivaled only by the foie gras in their version of lemon and saffron risotto.

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The last leg of the summer season here in the country sees many people, families, and barkadas trying to cram under the last few rays of the summer sun. Everyone’s trying to book flights and trips out of town; the farther from the city, the better. Last-minute vacations can be difficult to plan, especially for big families. But vacations don’t have to be a 15-hour flight away for it to be fun and memorable—in fact, for many families, accessible and easy is always better. The best vacation is an easy one, where you can relax and let time fly without worrying about meeting departure times, beating traffic, and waking up for the next city tour.

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If you want a vacation where you get to relax and bond with your family without worries, try checking out and planning your vacation in Aqua Planet.

Aqua Planet, located in Clark, Pampanga, is a 90-minute drive from the metro. One of the biggest water theme parks in Asia, it boasts a variety of slides and water-based rides that is perfect for any member of your family. Queue lines this time of year are also considerably shorter, so you and your family can start your watermazing vacation right away. Another Aqua Planet feature

Enjoy the calming cruise at the Wave River with a friend or loved one.

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Fun for the whole group is guaranteed at Aqua Planet. The vast land area houses 38 water attractions that caters to children and adults.

Bubble Base is a wave pool designed for kids and it’s the first in the country to feature three kinds of waves that can put any beach to

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There are also amenities for thrillseekers, like the Hurricane Slides, Superbowl, and the Tornado. These adrenaline-inducing attractions feature steep slides, endless twists, and long spiral tubes to slide from. If you just want a leisurely time at the water park, you can opt to stay in cabanas, suites, and lounges that are equipped with air conditioning, flat screen TVs, refrigerators, and sound systems.

Food is also no problem inside the waterpark. Galactic Dough is the in-house pizzeria that serves vegetarian friendly and classic meat-loaded pizzas. Bubble Storm serves burger-and-fries combos that meat lovers would not hesitate Swirl around and drop straight out of a tube after in the Superbowl

After a long day of watermazing fun, refresh at any Aqua Planet food outlet.

to dig into. For those looking for something sweet and cold to fight off the summer heat, Aqua Planet has Subzero—an ice cream parlor that overlooks the entire area of the waterpark. You can get your ice cream fix and other cooling drinks and snacks here as well.

Aqua Planet is equipped with everything that a family needs in a last-minute summer vacation: functional amenities that cater to whatever experience you want to have, attractions that are suited for both kids and adults, food that satisfies any sort of craving, and of course, a place that is conducive for family fun and bonding, a place where enjoyment is guaranteed.

Aqua Planet is located at the Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga. For more updates, check out @aquaplanetph on Facebook and Instagram or visit their website at www.aquaplanet.ph.

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Private dining is not a new concept, but there are always new players attempting the field. In fact, more and more private dining “establishments” have gone beyond the hard-lined walls of restaurants and hotels and moved into far more personal territory: the home.

Is it because “private” and “personal” are synonymous? Maybe.

One thing is for sure, though.

Chefs and home cooks alike are taking the gastronomic experience (complete with linen-lined tables and artfully folded napkins) to personal spaces, while at the same time elevating humble meals using innovative culinary techniques and five-star platings.

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Linamnam 31 Greenvale 2, Marcelo Green Village, Parañaque 0917-5730246 Saturdays and Sundays P1,700 per person for 16 courses Instagram.com/linamnam_mnl In case you need more proof that Filipino cuisine is thriving and far from the bland and boring image it’s been branded, here’s a good start: a 16-course tasting menu at Linamnam.

Though the menu changes weekly according to seasonality and market availability of ingredients, the dishes fall into four basic categories: appetizers, seafood, mains, and dessert.

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Usually available streetside, the pares, a pairing of rice and braised beef stew, is elevated with the use of adlai and a tender slice of beef. On the side, the sauce is reduced to a light, gingery soup.

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Coffee and cookies are infused with local flavors using ginger and anise.

The chocolate chip cookies are topped with shredded coconut and caramel. The kabibi, meanwhile, is plated to mimic the sea—perched on rocks, with a chili leaf taking the role of “seaweeed.”

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The influences are clear the very moment the dishes come out of Don Baldosano’s open “kitchen” (actually located in his home garden). Having trained at chef Jordy Navarra’s Toyo Eatery and with Locavore’s chef Mikel Zaguirre, Baldosano’s creativity and playfulness in presenting Filipino flavors is evident in each of his 16 plates.

Take the Lupa, their version of the classic potato onion soup, but using ube and garlic, topped with bits of fermented mushroom and green onions. Or the Boodle—the main course served on a banana leaf as is custom—which has pork

and ensaladang talong served over palapa (dark rice cooked with toasted shredded coconut, a staple in Maranao cuisine).

Even desserts get the same creative treatment. The Maja Blanca, for example, looks more like the street favorite turon. But once you bite through the crispy thin, mildly sweet lumpia wrapper, you get to the namesake coconut-based kakanin.

Although presented on small plates like your classic fine dining restaurant, it’s the literal homey vibe of Linamnam paired with the familiarity of its flavors that make this a more approachable private dining experience.

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The Test Kitchen by Spoonsofmagic Poblacion, Makati Price varies Instagram.com/thetestkitchenbyspoonsofmagic Opening a private dining room wasn’t in Ana Asis’s plans. “I wasn’t ready for it,” says the 51-yearold home cook. But when the opportunity presented itself in the form of a vacant Poblacion unit owned by an acquaintance she knew from way back—with a little nudge from another friend—she realized, “If not now, when?” That was in November, a few days after she lodged a pop-up restaurant just for fun. This is how The Test Kitchen

by Spoonsofmagic was born.

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During our visit to The Test Kitchen

by SpoonsofMagic, owner Ana Asis prepared a Mediterranean dinner for us. Here’s her traditional light Greek salad, a colorful bowl of olives, tomatoes, feta, onions, parsley, and lemon drizzled with olive oil.

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Against the steely open kitchen backdrop is an ornate table setting that rests on century-old acacia.

The flowers, curios, and tableware are handpicked according to clients’ preferences and the theme for the evening.

Asis has always entertained guests at home and can whip up meals from almost any cuisine. But since she describes her kitchen as “a place for no pretensions,” she doesn’t serve what she hasn’t tried and tested. She doesn’t weigh her plates, either, because she wants to serve the best dishes made from the best ingredients. The favorites among her guests are Italian and Thai.

The Test Kitchen is an extension of Asis’s house and her clients’ extension of theirs. The space is limited—it can only fit up to 14 people—but it surely makes up for it with the cozy ambiance that completes an intimate gathering.

Another refreshing starter is her simple watermelon salad with olive oil and topped with feta and parsley.

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THE FUTURE OF URBAN DWELLING RISES IN THE SOUTH Condominium living is more than just choosing a prime location TEXT CHRISTIAN SAN JOSE

Waterfalls and sun loungers at the Aquatrium provide the perfect spot for a staycation at Anantara Square.

The young ones can catch up with their school work at the Study Lounge.

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Cathay Land’s Anantara Square will rise in the Southern side of the metro, where residents can enjoy laid-back living every day.

The project’s strip mall provides residents added convenience.

Thirty years from now, over 60 percent of the Filipino population is expected to reside in Metro Manila and other urbanized cities. It is estimated by the World Bank that at least 45 million Filipinos have moved into cities in the last decade further overpopulating what little piece of land is left in livable conditions.

Vertical housing through condominiums, seen as the next frontier to provide space for the growing population, is at an all-time high, proving just how lucrative and competitive it is for urban dwellers.

In 2017, over 50,000 units were sold, 24 percent higher than the number of previous condo uptake in Manila and other fringe locations.

One solution suggested by city planners and economists is the decentralization of jobs from major Metro Manila-based central business districts to city outskirts and other regions.

In Alabang, stable growth of commercial businesses continues and with it the rise of upscale residences to cater to migrating families and individuals seeking to establish a new life on their own or with their loved ones.

Cathay Land’s Anantara Square, soon to rise along Alabang-Zapote Road in Las Piñas, is one of these developments. Its first tower, a 20-storey building, will have 687 studio units and one-bedroom suites.

The residence’s recreational and leisure amenities give more reasons to enjoy living in this condo community.

The Aquatrium, featuring a lap and a kiddie pool, and a pool deck, along with the pocket gardens and an open-air courtyard are a perfect spot to bond and unwind with the family.

Anantara Square will have a strip mall for residents to shop and do errands without the need to leave the building.

With shrinking spaces, it seems high-rise condominiums is the direction at which modern urban dwelling is inevitably headed. And it’s not necessarily a bad thing— not when you have everything you need to live. For more information on Cathay Land’s Anantara Square project, please call 878-0178 or visit www.anantarasquare.com.

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HOUSE OF CARDBOARD Artists Isabel and Alfredo Aquilizan have two studios: the physical workroom in Los Baños, and the notional one they bring everywhere they go TEXT ZOFIYA ACOSTA PHOTOGRAPHY SONNY THAKUR

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36 Isabel and Alfredo Aquilizan are migrants. As influential contemporary artists gallivanting around the world from one art show to the next, they might not be migrants in the typical sense of the word, but this sense of displacement has deeply influenced their work and the materials they use. Cardboard, for one, appears frequently in their pieces, and with good reason: You can find it anywhere, it’s easy to carry, and it

LIVING THINGS carries a special history, connoting images of balikbayan boxes and moving days. This is especially significant in their Project Another Country series, where they build small cardboard houses and boats that keenly bring to mind issues of migration and living spaces. “The way we use materials, we use it as part of the meaning of the work,” says Isabel.

This take-what-we-can-get attitude combined with a respect for

history carries over to the Aquilizans’ studio in the country, the Fruit Juice Factory. In its previous life in the ’70s, the compound off Los Baños used to house, well, a factory that processed fruit juice and nata de coco. The artist couple honored that by preserving the factory structure, as well as christening the space with that name. It helps that Fruit Juice Factory is reminiscent of “the idea of squeezing creative juice,” they add. They’ve also adopted it

A cardboard’s quality and accessibility says a lot about the country it’s from, according to Isabel and Alfredo Aquilizan. In the Philippines, you have to pay to get cardboard of substandard quality—you do the math.

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37 Their studio-cum-residence has two levels: one which the workshop occupies, and a second where their children stay during their brief visits.

as a moniker for the community of artists they’ve fostered and the spaces abroad they craft pieces in, turning the physical space of the studio into a social (and global) one.

Why this off-the-grid space in the province? “You can see the lights of Manila from here at night,” Isabel says, pointing to the view past their GI sheet gate. Later, Alfredo takes us to the back of the compound and points to a stretch of hills above the roof. “You can see Makiling from here,” he says. It’s idyllic, but with a certain je ne sais quoi that keeps it from being obvious.

For the mostly-Brisbane-based couple, the factory

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Going around it, you get a sense of comfortable haphazardness to the way they’ve arranged their space.

There’s no pretense from separating the boundaries of their art and their personal life. Two mountain bicycles are hung on the wall almost like art pieces; their actual art pieces (like a collection of used toothbrushes from Japan, Philippines, and Chile) are scattered like normal décor. All the while, their numerous dogs (a Langit, one of the Aquilizans’ dogs, a Peruvian and Mexican hairless mix

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LIVING THINGS puspin, a beagle, and Mexican and Peruvian hairless dogs) freely run in and out of the warehouse. It’s not a normal studio, they admit, and it’s part of their lifelong struggle to demystify art.

“Art and life can never be separate,” Isabel maintains. That explains the way the studio is set up but also the materials they use. All of their pieces are made with lived objects, objects that have been used and are imbibed with meaning, and that are “relevant to our life and society,” Alfredo stresses. Some of their pieces are also made with items from separate artworks, both theirs and by other artists.

Alfredo shows us a framed piece

by Mabini artist Antonio Calma, which was part of their Mabini Art Project featured at the 2016 Art Fair Philippines, back when they headlined the art gathering. They wanted to critique the institution by framing a Mabini artist’s works, which would typically be excluded from such an event and dismissed as “lowbrow,” and presenting them as art.

Mabini art is an art style that traces its roots back to Fernando Amorsolo himself. Once a bustling art movement, it fell out of favor with the art world when younger artists fresh from studying abroad brought Expressionism onto the scene. From then on, Mabini art

became associated with outdated, kitschy, and lowbrow.

He says there is a need to question who gets to decide what is art or not. The project also served as a way to bolster local art (Mabini art is experiencing its own small renaissance thanks to the ongoing project). The couple recalls bringing Calma to the opening night and seeing his joy at being recognized by the art world.

This isn’t a one-off thing for the Aquilizans. The Fruit Juice Factory as a social space’s raison d’être is to collaborate and share art with others. Aside from establishing connections with other visual artists, they’re always in close

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“Art and life can never be seperate,” Isabel maintains.

communication with a marginalized community or a group of local artisans or craftsmen, whether in the Philippines or in their makeshift studios abroad. And the couple helps these groups by showcasing their products in art pieces. An example of this is their Commonwealth installation, which featured wearable crowns made of oil cans recycled by local artisans.

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Predictably, the Aquilizans have a lot of projects in the pipeline (one of which involves a sculpture in the Facebook headquarters in San Francisco), but their vision for the Fruit Juice Factory hits closer to home. In three to five years’ time, Isabel wishes they could transform the compound into an artists’ commune, translating the Fruit Juice Factory’s social aspect

into a concrete one. It’s already materialized in their eyes, and as they talk about it, you can clearly see it, too. A veranda could be a place where the artists could dine, while the green lot near the gate can be the site of a café; their son’s current studio will be demolished, and in its place will be a bigger studio for other artists, or a small school.

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CURIOUS CURIOS 01 One of the artists’earlier works are these panels of found objects they gathered from a clean-up in Mt. Makiling, which they now use as a divider in their dining area.

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02 Mabini art is an art movement that traces its lineage back to Fernando Amorsolo and his realist landscapes. It’s named after Mabini St., the strip in Malate where most artists used to hold their studios.

03 Who defines what a home is?

A sprawling piece cobbled out of cardboard from previous installations, it depicts a town comprised of little rough-hewn shanties.

04 The Aquilizans’ book collection is a mix of personal reading materials and catalogs from previous exhibits they participated in.

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Smart TVs are now essential in most households. Aside from using them to watch movies and shows, you can browse the internet, and also access online streaming services, all from one screen. But for upgraded viewing experience, owning one isn’t enough.

Imagine rushing home to catch your favorite show—only to find out that you missed the first half. Or missing your team’s winning goal because you switched channels during commercial breaks.

Good thing there are brands that offer innovative answers to your demands. SKY Cable pioneers in this advancement as they address these demands with the latest solutions such as ultrahigh-speed internet, premium content, and personalized viewing. You don’t have to miss great entertainment moments if you have these services at home.

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With Sky On Demand Box, you can do multiple recordings, and enjoy your most-awaited shows at your convenience and leisure.

The picture-in-picture function also allows watching two channels simultaneously—no need for commercial breaks. With one click, you can stream the latest episodes on iWant—the streaming app that enables you to access ABS-CBN TV shows, original and classic movies, and more, Netflix and Youtube without switching from one gadget to another.

If the remote control is missing, your phone can do the trick with the SKY On Demand Box Remote app. This acts as a personal remote control and also allows streaming of

SKY On Demand Box is the next best thing when it comes to family entertainment and for elevating your viewing experience.

cable channels straight to your phone.

Want to watch a recorded show late at night without disturbing everyone?

You can enable private listening—just plug and play audio on your phone and start hassle-free binge-watching.

With innovations like these, there are endless possibilities that cater to everyone’s viewing preference and interest. At the end of the day, what matters most is coming home to quality entertainment that can be quality bonding time with the whole family.

For more information on the SKY On Demand Box, please visit www.mysky.com/sodbox

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FAST TRACK Save yourself from the messier aspects of traveling by booking a bus or a chauffeured car TEXT JILL CHUA AND ZOFIYA ACOSTA ILLUSTRATION BIANCA PILAR

Sunny road trips are the natural companion of summer. Unlike flying to your vacation spot, going on the road allows for sightseeing and experiencing other places you would’ve otherwise missed. It’s more economical to boot. Driving all the way there can be a pain though, so we suggest you get on a bus or hire a chauffeur and car rental service to take you all the way.

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VAN AND CAR RENTALS If you’re not keen on sharing a vehicle with strangers (especially for an hours-long trip), rent your own private vehicle instead

Manila Rent a Car www.manilarentacar.com 0999-8886666, 880-4000

Bel-Air Bus Charter www.belairbuscharter.com 853-5555, 0917-8000425

A homegrown car rental service (unique, given that most car rentals here are usually connected to foreign chains), Manila Rent a Car is one of the more affordable options out there.

They charge by the day, but they also give discounts for month-long rentals—great for those taking an extended vacation. Their 28-vehicle fleet consists of sedans, SUVs, vans, and a truck, and they offer a chauffeur service to go with the rental on request.

If you want to rent out a whole bus instead, you can check out Bel-Air Bus Charter’s whole platoon. They’re an old hand in the bus industry, and they offer rent-a-bus services and tourist buses for people who want to go sightseeing as they travel.

LXV Cars www.lxvcars.com 541-4702, 0917-1627737 LXV is a luxury lifestyle brand that offers chauffeured car rentals under their LXV Cars group. The fleet includes limousines, luxury buses, and executive cars. Prices vary per vehicle.

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The Luxe Bus www.theluxebus.com 0917-6255346, 216-3941 For something more upscale, the Luxe Bus is among the first luxury coach rental services in the country.

Its three buses (Acogedor, Estilo, and Indulgencia) were designed by owner and manager Angie Lu. Each bus is staffed with a chauffeur and a fully trained attendant and is equipped with a fully stocked minibar, kitchenette, and lavatory.

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TICKETING The cheapest way to get around Luzon is by taking the bus. Thanks to technology, you only need a few clicks to secure a seat Bicol Isarog www.bicolisarog.com 900-4800 Heading south? Travel time to far-flung areas in the south such as Catanduanes and Albay may take 10 to 14 hours.

Bicol Isarog’s response to those long, uncomfortable trips is a wide fleet of buses, including some “elite” ones that have bunk beds. Their fully air-conditioned sleeper bus has a total of 18 adjustable beds, equipped with comfort rooms, charging ports, and free WiFi. iWantSeats www.iwantseats.com iWantSeats is an online booking system that provides real-time updates of seat availability directly from bus operators.

Currently, you can only book to and from various points in the north such as Laoag, Baguio, and Baler. iWantSeats also offers premium seats to Baguio via JoyBus. Each booked seat comes with its own tablet with free WiFi, snacks, a blanket, and extra legroom.

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Biyaheroes www.biyaheroes.com 0917-5351501, 507-8575

Victory Liner www.victoryliner.com 842-8679

Biyaheroes is an online booking platform for land, air, and sea travels to and from multiple points in the Philippines. For each peso that you spend booking with Biyaheroes (given that you signed up for their loyalty program), you earn one point that can be deducted from your total fare for your next trip.

Victory Liner has an extensive bus service line that takes passengers from Metro Manila to northern provinces such as Pangasinan, Cagayan, and Zambales. If you’re taking your entire family with you, Victory Liner also has chartered buses with 45 and 49 seating capacities, which can be rented per hour and day.

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01 Catalina Africa / Jun. 1 to Jul. 1 The quality of sunlight is a filter through which our thoughts and feelings pass Silverlens Galleries 2263 Don Chino Roces Ave. Ext., Makati Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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

03 Luis Lorenzana / Jul. 13 to Aug. 1 Silverlens Galleries 2263 Don Chino Roces Ave. Ext., Makati Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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02 Bea Valdes / Jun. 1 to Jul. 1 Flux Silverlens Galleries 2263 Don Chino Roces Ave. Ext., Makati Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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04 Nice Buenaventura / Mariano Ching / Cris Mora / Jun. 1 to Jun. 29 Fools will copy but copies will not fool / What the Light did Now / Border Artinformal The Alley at Karrivin, Chino Roces Ave. Ext., Makati Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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05 Jonathan Ching / Jul. 13 to Aug. 1 Silverlens Galleries 2263 Don Chino Roces Ave. Ext., Makati Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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

06 Poklong Anading / Jun. 15 to Aug. 3 Current 1335 MABINI C1B Karrivin Plaza, Chino Roces Ave. Ext., Makati Tueesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

PHOTOS SILVERLENS GALLERIES, 1335 MABINI GALLERY, NICE BUENAVENTURA, MARIANO CHING, CRIS MORA

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out on art shows happening in your neighborhood.

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