(Photo cred: William Panlilio) The door opened and soft candlelight spilled out into the cold, gray hallway. The low thumping of some European house DJ played in the background and for a moment, as we carried our groceries into the apartment, I thought that I… Read More
All posts by “Paolo Española”
10 Blogs You Should Follow
Lately the universe has been kind enough to allow me to wake up without the headaches of sleep deprivation (paying attention to your circadian rhythms changes everything!). It was extra generous the other day waking me up with a notification that my fellow kitchen warrior… Read More
Sinigang (Filipino Sour Soup): Busy Season Dinners
What makes a good Busy Season dinner? I was thinking about this the other day while attempting to decipher a particularly troublesome client spreadsheet (I mean…that’s what normal people think about when they do that right?). But really, what IS a good Busy Season dinner?… Read More
Tea-Steamed Red Snapper: Busy Season Dinners
For the past few weeks now, I’ve been stopping at this hidden gem of a grocery on 22nd and 2nd after the weekly yoga session. Seemingly out-of-place among bagel shops and vintage clothiers, Rosendo’s Fish Market offers fresh fish, organic meats, and free range chickens. … Read More
The Madwoman: SALO Series Launch Feast
(Note: For more information on Yana and her SALO Project where she travels across America hosting pop-up dinners, check out her IndieGoGo campaign here and consider donating! Photos taken by me and Johnny Thanphachanh). Yana Gilbuena is a madwoman. With her half-shaved head and dyed… Read More



