Third Time’s A Charm
Third place doesn’t always mean some sort of consolation prize. In community building, sociologist Ray Oldenburg’s idea of a third place is a communal space where people gather and socialize outside...
View ArticleThird Wave Coffee: Are You Buying It?
The time of two-tailed mermaids and big brand coffee chains is over; third-wave coffee is the new big thing. These days, it seems as though the regular cup of joe won’t cut it for the avid coffee...
View ArticleA French Restaurant with Zero Pretense
Let’s get one thing out of the way: French cuisine is intimidating because most of us in this country can’t even say bonjour without sounding—here it comes—probinsyano. In a metropolitan city like...
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Meet Your Neighbors at this Fun Family-Style BBQ
Coming from the success of Backyard Grill at the Park, Northern Living Magazine, in partnership with The Grove by Rockwell, presents a fresh approach to bring the community of the north together. Chill...
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Is This Hot Brunch Spot Worth Waking Up For?
Featuring great coffee by Yardstick, Frank & Dean also serves a mean old-fashioned sugar-glazed donut. With an all-day breakfast menu, coffee served by Yardstick-trained baristas (roasting their...
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4 Drinks That Can Revive Your Dull Skin
Creams and facial treatments can only do so much. If you look pretty on the outside but feel crappy on the inside, chances are, interior factors like stress can paint your face tired and close to...
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Here’s the Buzz on Specialty Coffee Trends
Coffee is becoming more and more of a specialty rather than just a beverage you drink to wake up. Coffee beans are now being developed and processed in the same way wine has been treated for...
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Here’s a Holiday Treat for All You Coffee Addicts Out There
For Christmas, we decided to give coffee a bit of a twist with lots of chocolate and cream. There’s no reason to leave coffee out of the celebrations, anyway. With the rise of specialty coffee...
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5 Non-Caffeine Solutions to Keep You Energized For The Day
Coffee is like the elixir of life for people waking up so early in the morning for work, and those who just need an extra pick-me-up to get through their hectic day. By now, you’ve probably gotten out...
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What Is a Surfwear Shop Doing Inside This Café?
As a borderline caffeine addict, I’ve been to a lot of cafés and tea hubs where I would either work or just hang out, drink some coffee, and listen to what their playlist has to offer. That being...
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Global Coffee Giant Is Going Where No Other Chain Has Gone Before: Italy
It’s difficult to turn a corner in this city and not find two Starbucks branches within walking distance of each other. While there are other coffee chains present in the metro, none is quite as...
View ArticleHow Does Owen Wilson Like His Coffee?
News broke out that the star of Zoolander 2 Owen Wilson landed in Manila last March 11, he flew from Hawaii via Philippine Airlines. We’re wondering why he’s here and what could he be doing in our...
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Alcoholic Frappuccinos Are Now Available in Japan
Starbucks Japan is the first in Asia to roll out a new concept that the commercial coffee shop franchise has been testing out and it’s called Starbucks Evenings—modified shops that serve cocktails and...
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If You’re Single, Do As the Koreans Do: Eat Black Bean Noodles
Couples. Why do they always get a special day (aka Valentine’s Day) to celebrate their togetherness every year, on top of their anniversaries and whatnot, while singletons are somehow left in the...
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Elections Stressing You Out? Here Are 10 Places You Can Chill After Voting
It’s finally election day. Did you get up early to cast your vote? Or are you going to do it later so there’s less people and probably to avoid the heat? Whatever it is, the voting process is quite...
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Oh, No: Restaurants and Cafés May Be Serving Cancer-Causing Hot Beverages
We’ve got some good news and bad news for you this morning. Good news: the World Health Organization (WHO) doesn’t consider coffee as a carcinogenic anymore. Bad news is that high-temperature drinks...
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Bubbles Paraiso Doesn’t Believe in Set Meal Times and Eating Less
Still at a loss for what to eat for lunch in the office? Sick of having the same bowl of yogurt and granola every day for breakfast? We hear you. In Preen Food Diaries, we take a closer look at the...
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7 Body Scrubs for that Soft and Glowy Skin
If there’s one thing that would remind me of a DIY spa, it’s a body scrub. Just apply a generous amount and it’ll unveil a new layer of skin each time. But with so many varieties in the market right...
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8 Handy Mugs to Get for Your Coffee Breaks
You can never go wrong with a cup of coffee, tea, or even hot chocolate. You can drink them at any time of the day, and they’ll keep you warm when the temperature drops. As someone who loves to have...
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6 Drinks for Bed Weather Days
When the weather gets bad and you’re forced to stay in, it’s nice to just snuggle up in bed with a warm drink in hand. Or you know, just head to a nearby café to get your fix. So grab a mug or two from...
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