Simple Life Matters

GMA-7’s Kusina Master proves its international caliber once more after winning as Best Lifestyle Program at the prestigious 19th Annual NAMIC Vision Awards. Chef Boy Logro’s well-loved cooking show, which was submitted as an entry for GMA Life TV, the first Filipino lifestyle channel abroad, also makes history as the first ever winner from GMA as well as the Philippines in the said competition. GMA Pinoy TV’s co-production Pusong Pinoy Sa Amerika, on the other hand, bagged a nomination in the Foreign Language Category. GMA Vice President and Head of International Operations Joseph T. Francia considers their latest achievement as an important milestone for GMA Life TV, which recently marked its fifth anniversary. “This award is truly an honor for both GMA Life TV and the excellent team behind Kusina Master, confirming its world class standards for the second time this year,” he said.  Kusina Master bested entries from Scripps, one of the biggest TV networks in the

The 2012 Manila's Best Restaurant Revealed. The winners were announced on Tuesday night in an awarding ceremony at the Enderun Colleges in Taguig City. Below is the full list of winners in this year's Manila's Best Kept Restaurant Secrets (MBKRS) Awards . Awards by Cuisine Best Italian Restaurant: Va Bene Pasta Deli Best French Restaurant: Brasserie Ciçou Best Spanish Restaurant: Terry’s Selection Best Japanese Restaurant: Sugi Best Chinese Restaurant: Hai Shin Lou Best Continental Cuisine: Sala Best Thai Restaurant: People’s Palace Best Filipino Restaurant: Abé Best Middle Eastern Restaurant: Hossein’s Persian Kebab Best Korean Restaurant: Kaya Best Indian Restaurant: New Bombay Indian Cuisine Best Central European Restaurant: Old Swiss Inn Best Specialty Cuisine: Corner Tree Café Specialty-based Awards Best Steakhouse: Elbert’s Steak Room Best Bistro: Sala Bistro Best Resto/Bar: M Café Best Enoteca: Cav Best Wine