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George and Amal Clooney just dined at this Michelin-selected restaurant in BGC | ABS-CBN Lifestyle

For me, the menu began to show real heft with the arrival of the scallop course. A firm and subtly sweet Hokkaido scallop, smoked and cured, was paired with a luscious cappuccino of Japanese corn, with shrimp-head fat enriching the broth’s umami. If the menu allowed à la carte orders, I’d have easily requested a second helping. Then came a delightful, smoky surprise: Iberico pork pluma skewered on a stick of sugarcane, still smoldering as it arrived at the table. A salsa of fermented pear sat atop the pork, while pansit-pansitan and a delicate edible flower added a local flourish. The servers even encouraged us to chew on the sugarcane, reminding diners that elegance and fun can co-exist. Where most palate cleansers feel like obligatory intermissions, Taupe’s version — named 24K Magic — felt like a course all its own. This over-the-top gulaman, which features fermented guava gel, lime pandan syrup, and actual edible gold dust, embodied Tolentino’s flair for turning even the simplest ideas into showpieces. The final two savory courses leaned into traditional fine-dining form. A duo of dry-aged duck slices — already rich and flavorful — was accompanied by two sauces: one inspired by the coconut-ash flavors of Mindanao’s pianggang, the other a classic truffle jus. A quenelle of braised duck encased in queso de bola gel added textural contrast — and a clever nod to duck two-ways. Fortunately, Tolentino’s light playfulness returned with the dessert courses. His reimagined brazo de Mercedes used passion fruit and calamansi to balance a traditional vanilla custard, while the Italian meringue was scorched tableside with fragrant Japanese binchotan charcoal. The second dessert, a pistachio and chocolate entremet, layered pistachio butter and black sesame dark chocolate over sponge, with a final flourish: a dramatic dip in liquid nitrogen before serving, resulting in a chilled, smooth bite.

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Weekly Planner: Blackpink, Michael Learns to Rock, Jason Derulo and more | ABS-CBN Lifestyle

2. Sing along with Michael Learns To Rock Join Michael Learns To Rock as they close their 2025 Philippines tour with a grand finale at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on November 18, 8 p.m. Manila is the largest and final stop, so get ready to fill the arena with your loudest cheers. Tickets available via SM Tickets outlets and smtickets.com. 3. Get nostalgic with David Archuleta, Vanessa Carlton and Blue 4. Dance the night away with Jason Derulo After nine years, Jason Derulo is back in Manila, bringing chart-topping hits and electrifying energy to the SM Mall of Asia Arena on November 22. Tickets available via SM Tickets. Get ready for a night of unforgettable music and dance. 5. Get charmed by Lee Chae-min at his Manila fan meet K-drama fans, prepare your hearts! Rising star Lee Chae-min brings his “Chaem-into You” fan meeting tour to the New Frontier Theater on November 23. Enjoy exclusive photo sessions and raffles for Royalty and VIP ticketholders. Tickets start November 9 via TicketNet. 6. Explore SMDC’s Good Life Expo 2025 Discover your dream home and lifestyle at SMDC’s biggest home and investment showcase yet, happening November 21–23 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall. Experience immersive home zones, live performances from Martin Nievera, Dilaw, and Hale, curated home-styling packages, grand raffle prizes, and more. 7. Find out how the story ends in 'Wicked: For Good