Stay Up Espresso Bar prides itself on simple yet thoughtfully crafted coffee. Newly opened in Kapitolyo last November 3, the cafe-bar branch stirs in unique experiences to elevate the typical cafe experience.
What started as a small neighborhood cafe in Las Pinas, Stay Up Espresso Bar expanded to Katipunan to provide students with pick-up-and-go coffee blends and beverages. For their Kapitolyo branch, located at 16 United Street, Stay Up Espresso Bar aims to provide a fun, inclusive space for all to enjoy. The team behind this pet-friendly cafe has curated a series of themed nights sure to excite people of all personalities and passions.
Separating itself from the traditional coffee shop, Stay Up Espresso Bar pitches the exciting cafe concept of themed events from tarot readings to 80’s nights, stand-up comedy, drag performances, and more, all to keep you and your favorite coffee drink company.
Among their best sellers are their No Sleep Spanish Latte, Psycho Flip Breve Drink, Blueberry Cheesecake, and Revel Bar, each guaranteed to keep customers fueled for a long workday ahead, or a fun night out.
Myx Chanel, Marina Summers, Lady Morgana, Eva Le Queen, and Baus Rufo with the owners of Stay Up Espresso BarPrecious Paula NicoleVinas De Luxe
With performances 3 times a week by up-and-coming drag queens, your brunches, afternoons, and evenings are never dull. For PHP 1,500.00, you get to enjoy themed events alongside the many different food and drinks.
Stay Up Espresso Bar keeps its doors open from Tuesday to Sunday, 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM to keep you and your barkada company.
Visum Ventures, one of the Philippines’ fastest-growing and progressive F & B companies, recently forged a business partnership with Chef-Restaurateur Happy Ongpauco-Tiu’s Happy Concept Group. Visum is behind Koomi, the country’s favorite natural drinking yoghurt from Australia, Oh My Greek, Zig, Sante by Zig, Meraki by Oh My Greek, T2, and Salt and Ice Bar.
As part of the partnership, Visum will help in the expansion of Chef Happy’s restaurants, Tsokolateria and Pamana, by opening more locations in the metro.
John-Michael Hilton, CEO and President of Visum Ventures with Chef-Restaurateur Happy Ongpauco-Tiu of Happy Concept Group
Same values, aligned in the same direction
Chef Happy used to be very apprehensive when it came to having business partners. “I’m a one-woman show. I’m the chef. I’m the head of operations. I’m in charge of social media” she says. “Now that I have multiple restaurant brands with a total of 10 branches, plus a catering company and 2 Home retail stores, I realized that there’s too much on my plate. I have dreams and goals that I want to achieve but my family is my priority. The best solution for me to achieve my goal of expanding my brands is to partner with a company that has values that aligns with mine.”
Chef Happy believes that company is Visum Ventures. She admires them for being resilient during the pandemic, so much so that they were expanding while other restaurant groups scaled down their operations. “I’m really excited because there has always been a clamor for me to open in Metro Manila,” she enthuses. Currently, Tsokolateria and Pamana are destination dining places located in Tagaytay, Boracay, Palawan and Baguio. As part of the partnership, Visum and Happy Concept Group will join forces to expand Tsokolateria and Pamana, making it more accessible to everyone.
For his part, John-Michael Hilton, CEO and President of Visum Ventures, says that the joint venture with Chef Happy is a great opportunity for Visum to strengthen its portfolio of brands. “We have complementary capabilities aligned in the same direction. Chef Happy’s exceptional culinary skills, business savvy and commitment to great food bodes well for the growth of the brands she has conceptualized and developed through the years. We are excited to partner with her and help grow her well-loved concepts.”
“We aim for her brands to be more accessible to Filipinos, as we believe in Chef Happy and her amazing food, and what she has to offer. At Visum Ventures we love curating concepts both internationally and locally, serving world experiences one plate at a time.” Says Hilton.
Hilton shares that they have already secured spaces at SM Aura, Greenbelt 5, Estancia, and Greenhills as initial areas of expansion in Manila, with more coming soon.
Chef Happy is known for her “food from the heart” comfort food made of childhood memories Her Pamana restaurants specialize in heirloom Filipino recipes passed on from generation to generation of the Ongpauco family, while her Tsokolateria artisanal cafe is well-patronized for its delicious food and beverages made with cacao.
“What a perfect match — with the kitchen being my playground where I can continuously create happy dishes, while Visum helps me with all the operations. Imagine what’s there to come in the future, especially now that I have Visum” says Chef Happy.
Follow Visum Ventures, Happy Concept Group, Tsokolateria, and Pamana Restaurant on Facebook and Instagram.
Fresh and delightful can best describe what dishes are served at Fresh Co. Located at My South Hall at Level 1, S’Maison and a food concept of The Bistro Group, this cozy nook is the ideal place to get your fill of healthy salads, wraps and now, a variety of DELICIOUS CREPES.
Thin and delicate, these crepes have savory and sweet fillings.
Choose from these mouth-watering and rich savory buckwheat crepes: the meaty Chicken ‘Shroom (chicken mushroom, bechamel sauce, fried oyster mushroom, parmesan cheese shavings, parsley leaf); the Japanese-inspired Kani On My Mind (romaine lettuce, kani, ripe mango diced, tobiko, Japanese mayo, lemon wedge); the light yet filling Salmon Like You (bechamel sauce, smoked salmon, cream cheese, quickmelt cheese, dill fresh, alfaalfa sprouts, fried capers, served with lemon wedge); the mushroomy Truffle In Love (bechamel sauce, smoked salmon, cream cheese, quickmelt cheese, dill fresh, alfaalfa sprouts, fried capers, served lemon wedge); the bold, spicy and slightly smoky My One and Only Pepperoni (pepperoni, olives, bechamel sauce, quickmelt cheese, pickled white onion, dried parsley); Shrimply Irresistible for seafood lovers (shrimp and spinach mix, bechamel sauce, arugula Italian vinaigrette, served with lemon wedge); and the classic combination Say Ham and Cheese (pineham, bechamel sauce, asparagus spears, quickmelt cheese, emmental cheese, asparagus spears).
If you’re sweet tooth is aching to be satisfied with something sugary or saccharine in taste, there are five sweet crepes to choose from. Have you had Tiramisu Crepes? Try these at Fresh Co. Tiramisu Like Crazy has tiramisu cream mix, chocolate ganache, biscoff cracker, whipped cream, powdered sugar, mint leaf and served with vanilla ice cream for added freshness.
A classic combination that never fails to please is The Apple of My Eye (apple cinnamon mix, caramel fudge, whipped cream, roasted walnuts, powdered sugar, mint leaf and served with vanilla ice cream). Simple yet satisfying is the Lemon Appetit with plain crepe batter, lemon juice , sugar, served with lemon wedge. Mango flavor takes center stage in It Takes Two To Mango, made with mango raisin mixture, whipped cream, streusel crumble, powdered sugar, mint leaf and served with vanilla ice cream.
What do you feel like eating today? Something fresh, light, savory or sweet? Drop by at Fresh Co at My South Hall, Conrad S’maison. It is open 10am -10pm . Follow freshcoph
Rockwell Christmas goes all-out with Christmas this year: the towering Christmas trees, festive decor, shimmering dura lights all over the Center, and the much-awaited car raffle. The thrill of Christmas is truly here.
Rockwell will be raffling off its most exciting car yet – a Porsche Macan. From November 4, 2022 until January 31, 2023, customers get the chance take this ride home, when they spend the Php 1,000.00 in a single-receipt purchase from shop.TheRockwellist.com, or any store at Manansala Retail, Joya Retail, One Rockwell Retail, Edades Retail, 8 Rockwell Retail, Proscenium Retail, and Balmori Retail (not including carts, kiosks, bridgeway exhibits, or other temporary exhibits); Php 2,000.00 in a single-receipt purchase from any store at Power Plant Mall (not including carts, kiosks, bridgeway exhibits, or other temporary exhibits), except The Marketplace by Rustan’s; or Php 3,000.00 in a single-receipt purchase at The Marketplace by Rustan’s at Power Plant Mall. Shoppers must fill out their entries on The Rockwellist mobile app.*
The Rockwellist Elite promo also returns this Christmas for those who love shopping in Rockwell. Customers who spend Php 500,000 or earn 5,000 points from November 4, 2022 to January 31, 2023 will be entitled to free cinema and parking daily at Power Plant Mall and Santolan Town Plaza. Rockwell will offer the new VIP Tier, Elite Gold, for customers who spend 1M or earn 10,000 points and up during the promo period. In addition to free daily parking, they’ll also get to enjoy free movies at Power Plant Mall’s VIP Cinema.
More surprises are in store for Rockwellists this year through the mobile app. From December 1 till December 25, customers can check their app for daily prizes such as merchandise, cinema tickets, and parking passes.
For gift shopping, mall-goers can head over to the holiday fairs across the mall entrance near Zara, along Hidalgo Drive. Rockwell partners with Urbanpod Events on November 7 to 13; Flair on November 21 to 27; The Tasting Club on December 12 to 23; and its own curated fair on November 14 to 20 and December 5 to 11.
Exclusive items on shop.TheRockwellist.com will be offered as well, like the new Rockwellist tote, a tumbler in partnership with Klean Kanteen, and special chocolate sets curated by CMV Txokolat and renowned chefs from regions where Rockwell’s properties are – in Manila, Batangas, Cebu, Laguna, Bacolod, and Pampanga.
Finally, Rockwell’s Christmas thrills won’t be complete without the kids. After years of on-and-off restrictions, kids are free to celebrate the season they know best. A kids’ corner with workshops will be waiting for them at the South Court, R1 Level. Children better watch out for Rockwell’s Roving Santa on weekends, starting on November 26.
A whole lot of cheer awaits patrons. Visit Rockwell’s Facebook and Instagram pages to know more.
Lydia Velasco, alongside her entire family, is a prominent artist in our generation. The whole Velasco clan will also be present in the exhibition to further showcase their talent and artistic heritage.
Drybrush Gallery was formed in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting as a pure online gallery, they have now opened their physical gallery to be a vehicle for artists to showcase their artworks. By narrating the history of the Philippines, its culture, and the common tale captured in each piece, they hope to increase community understanding of Philippine art and its talent.
WHEN: Exhibition runs until November 11, 2022 WHERE: Drybrush Gallery, MOA Square, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City
International superstar and famed Broadway and West End actress Sarah Brightman is set to bring the critically acclaimed holiday special-turned concert series entitled “A Christmas Symphony” to the Big Dome on December 7.
Make the Holidays more magical with the Angel of Music as she serenades the Filipino audience with some of the most beloved Christmas carols at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. To further heighten the festive mood in this once in a lifetime music experience, Brightman will be accompanied by an orchestra and choir.
She is expected to sing Christmas standards like “Silent Night,” “I believe in Father Christmas,” and “Happy Xmas (War is Over).” But aside from those masterpieces, she will also sing some marvelous Andrew Lloyd Webber creations and covers such as “Pie Jesu” and “A Christmas Dream.”
“Sarah Brightman is the world’s biggest-selling soprano. That’s why we know that this concert is a holiday treat for her Filipino fans. This is one of the most anticipated shows this Holiday season, so we hope that Filipino music lovers will book their tickets early,” Irene L. Jose, COO of Uniprom said.
Brightman is widely credited as a pioneering force in the classical crossover music movement and is globally renowned for her vocal range of over three octaves. She has the distinct record of being the only artist to have simultaneously topped the Billboard Dance and Classical Music charts.
She has sold over 30 million units and has received 180 gold and platinum awards in over 40 countries. One of her most iconic works is “Time to Say Goodbye” which she sang with Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli. But aside from her stellar music record, the Grammy Award-nominated artist also made a name for herself in musical theater, as she originated the iconic role of Christine Daaé in the smash hit Phantom of the Opera.
Meanwhile, Sarah Brightman’s “A Christmas Symphony” has had many iterations in the past years. In 2020, A Christmas Symphony was a livestream event which was seen all over the world. Last year, the American public broadcaster PBS aired A Christmas Symphony throughout November and December. The latter was shot at the historic Christ Church Spitalfields in London and the venue was transformed into a winter wonderland to evoke the magnificence of this musical extravaganza. Now, the special is Brightman’s first-ever Christmas tour that is being brought to many countries around the globe and enchanting audiences the world over.
“Christmas is a special event for us Pinoys,” Jose said. “This special music event promises to make our Holidays more remarkable through the power of music. So, make sure that you don’t miss out!”
To purchase your tickets for Sarah Brightman’s “A Christmas Symphony,” please visit this link.
For more information about Smart Araneta Coliseum, please visit https://smartaranetacoliseum.com/. To inquire about how you can book an event, click this link for Smart Araneta Coliseum.
A new featurette is now available for Walt Disney Animation Studios’ action-packed adventure “Strange World,” revealing how the voice cast describes the upcoming feature: crazy, bizarre, adventurous, mysterious, thrilling, mind-blowing and, of course, strange.
Featured stars include Jake Gyllenhaal, who lends his voice to Searcher Clade, a family man who finds himself out of his element on an unpredictable mission; Dennis Quaid, who voices Searcher’s larger-than-life explorer father, Jaeger; Jaboukie Young-White, who is the voice of Searcher’s 16-year-old, adventure-seeking son, Ethan; Gabrielle Union, who provides the voice of Meridian Clade, an accomplished pilot and Searcher’s partner in all things; and Lucy Liu, who voices Callisto Mal, Avalonia’s fearless leader who spearheads the exploration into the strange world.
Opening in Philippine cinemas this Nov. 23rd, the feature film introduces a legendary family of explorers, the Clades, as they attempt to navigate an uncharted, treacherous land alongside a motley crew that includes a mischievous blob, a three-legged dog and a slew of ravenous creatures. “Strange World” is helmed by Don Hall (Oscar®-winning “Big Hero 6,” “Raya and the Last Dragon”) and co-director/writer Qui Nguyen (co-writer “Raya and the Last Dragon”), and produced by Roy Conli (Oscar®-winning “Big Hero 6,” “Tangled”).
A brand new re-imagined production of the iconic Ben Elton & Queen musical We Will Rock You finally opens at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater, Manila. This production directed and choreographed by Olivier Award nominee Nick Winston, is launching a multi-year international tour and audiences across the world will be sure to enjoy this dynamic new interpretation. “I’m so grateful to the Producers for supporting my vision for We Will Rock You. Science Fiction isn’t a genre you get to explore often in Musical Theatre and I’ve had so much fun bringing this dystopian world to life with my extraordinary cast and creative team,” shares Mr. Winston.
GMG Productions, whose headquarters are in Manila, also look forward to producing the show in Singapore opening 5 January 2023, and New Zealand in June 2023.
“GMG Productions is incredibly excited to debut our production of We Will Rock You in Manila. The original production has been seen by over 20 million people worldwide. We can’t think of a better title to come back with after such a long intermission,” said GMG Productions CEO and We Will Rock You producer, Carlos Candal. “GMGP has had its sights on markets outside of the Philippines for some time, so we are thrilled to be bringing We Will Rock You to Singapore and New Zealand, two markets we plan on brining a lot of content to over the next few years. Manila is where it all started, but we are focused on expanding into the rest of the Asia Pacific”
We Will Rock You follows two revolutionaries as they try to save rock’n’roll music in a post-apocalyptic world. In an age where algorithms predict our every preference, We Will Rock You is a musical for our time: a fist-pumping, foot-stomping anthem to individuality. This brand-new international rock-powered production features 24 of Queen’s biggest hits, including Killer Queen, Under Pressure, We Are the Champions, Radio Ga Ga, I Want to Break Free, Don’t Stop Me Now Bohemian Rhapsody, Another One Bites the Dust, and, of course, the inimitable We Will Rock You. With a futuristic styled set by Tom Rogers, video backdrop by Douglas O’Connell and fabulous new costumes from Sarah Mercade, this is sure to be an absolute smash hit.
CREATIVE TEAM
Director/Choreographer: Nick Winston Musical Supervisor: Mark Crossland Set Designer: Tom Rogers Video Designer: Douglas O’Connell Sound Designer: Ben Harrison Costume Designer: Sarah Mercade Associate Director/Choreographer: Ryan Lee Seager Assistant Choreographer – Libby Watts Costume Supervisor: Megan Rarity
We Will Rock Youis produced by Selladoor Worldwide, GMG Productions, Carlos Candal, Gavin Kalin Productions, Limelight Productions and ShowTime Management South Africa.
The Manila season is supported by BPI, Alveo Land, Ayala Malls and Seda Residences Makati.
TICKETING AND SHOW INFORMATION
SEASON
From October 28 – November 20, 2022
PERFORMANCE TIMES
Tuesday to Friday: 8:00pm Saturday and Sunday: 1:00 pm and 7:00pm
The dangerously inspiring true-to-life journey of investigative reporters Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey about the fall of one of Hollywood’s most powerful figures is immortalized for the big screen in Universal Pictures’ “She Said” that will open in Philippine cinemas on November 23.
An investigation that ignited a global movement – on Oct. 5, 2017, New York Times investigative reporters Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey broke a page-one story that shook the entertainment industry and reverberated throughout the country: “Harvey Weinstein Paid Off Sexual Harassment Accusers for Decades.” Two-time Academy Award® nominee Carey Mulligan (Promising Young Woman, An Education) and Emmy nominee Zoe Kazan (The Plot Against America, The Big Sick) star as New York Times reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor, who together broke one of the most important stories in a generation— a story that shattered decades of silence around the subject of sexual assault in Hollywood and impelled a shift in American culture that continues to this day.
Carey Mulligan & Zoe Kazan
Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein had long reigned as one of the movie industry’s most powerful figures. The winner of six best picture Oscars® and the producer of such films as Sex, Lies and Videotape, Pulp Fiction and Good Will Hunting, Weinstein was a man whose tremendous clout could easily make or break careers, and for years, Kantor and Twohey reported, he allegedly used that clout to harass and coerce women into sexual encounters.
Kazan, Mulligan, Andre Braugher, Patricia Clarkson
In 3,321 carefully researched words, the journalists detailed previously undisclosed allegations of wrongdoing stretching back three decades. Their reporting was thoroughly documented through interviews with Weinstein’s current and former employees and film industry workers, as well as legal records, emails and internal documents from the businesses that the larger-than-life executive had run, Miramax and the Weinstein Company, both long-dominant brands in Hollywood. Their findings were unimpeachable. Through dogged perseverance and the cooperation of many courageous survivors and other brave sources, they had at last revealed the truth.
Wesley Holloway, Jennifer Ehle, Justine Colan
A testament to the incalculable importance of investigative journalism, “She Said” details the journey of reporters and editors engaged in the unrelenting pursuit of the truth and highlights the courage of survivors and witnesses who chose to come forward to stop an accused serial predator from committing further harm. Together, their commitment and fortitude sparked a global conversation, helped propel the #MeToo movement, and fueled a reckoning of the system that had enabled him.
At its heart, She Said is an inspiring true story about people, many of them women, many of them mothers, who summoned the courage to speak out and seek justice, not just for themselves but for those in the future, both in the U.S. and around the globe. The film is a compelling, moving reminder of the power of individual people, armed with determination and grit, to, together, change the world.
