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Everyone has a story worth telling?
Everyone has a story worth telling - listen!! What a beautiful day to spend in Magnolia, Texas. It is in Waco, Texas where a 59 day standoff between the ATF, FBI and local police against the cult of Davidians occurred. It was an unfortunate incident that started in a...
The Oasis: A Legacy of Sharing and Artistic Flair
The Oasis Lake Travis, Sunset Capital of Texas was opened in 1982 by Beau Therlot, the owner. 40 years later, it has hosted 40 - 50 weddings yearly. Its culture of kindness, diversity and happiness all starts with the philosophy of one man, the owner. "It's not worth...
Chef Diosdado ‘Jo’ Dijamco Pride in Kapampangan roots and culinary identity shaped by France, Spain and Italy’s flavor
“As a fellow Kapampangan, I am truly proud of Chef Jo Dijamco’s culinary talents and accomplishments. His extensive experience as a chef enables him to craft a delightful menu that resonates with many. Serving as the chef at the renowned [1917 Restaurant] in San...
Purple Yam’s Legacy: Royalty Dishes, Healthy Bodies
The end of a great era of delighting palates with Pan-Asian food! Day 3 is as full as the nights before. I heard 200 covers were served every night of this closing week. Looking at the faces of the staffers and wait staff, they seem tired, yet are patient and...
A Fond Farewell to Purple Yam Brooklyn: A Royalty of Flavors Closes Its Doors
The end of a great era of delighting palates with Pan-Asian food! Day 3 is as full as the nights before. I heard 200 covers were served every night of this closing week. Looking at the faces of the staffers and wait staff, they seem tired, yet are patient and...
A Night of Reunion, Feasting, and Political Passion at Purple Yam
Day 2, A full house at 530pm, we were lucky to sit in the backyard to escape a bit NY's 95 Fahrenheit in the summer. Our guests tonight are friends we have not seen for 25 years, Rebecca Asedillo and Doug Cunningham. It was a lively exchange of lived experiences from...
A Culinary Odyssey: Celebrating 28 Years of Romy Dorotan and Amy Besa’s Visionary Cuisine
Tribute to Culinary Arts Visionaries of 28 years: Valuing the 'community of humanity' for a healthy public! Romy Dorotan and Amy Besa are culinary arts visonaries, inviting us to treasure our indigenous flavors and with an open mindedness of using ginger, tamarind...
Oysters and Endless Laughter: Fellowship and Joy with Friends
The exciting oysters!! We never have an agenda. We simply start with great food chosen by Cora Oriel Ted Benito Maryjane Southerling Saldana Mina Layba Nathan Glenn myself or Rex Sampaga. Hubby shows up every now and then and if Roger Oriel is in town, he joins us....
Exquisite Tequila Pairing: A Taste of Luxury and Sustainability
"Luxury = You should do good while you are living well!" Exquisite! What a beautiful first experience of pairing tequila with 4 course meal plus dessert. Four entrees were prepared by Chef Armando Quiroz, Executive Chef of the City Club, a special worldwide...