-
Lisa Esperame-Nohs lifts shroud over fabled Diamond District
By Cristina DC Pastor Antwerp, Tel-Aviv and New York City are the world’s diamond capitals. Lisa Esperame-Nohs’s work as a jewelry manager makes her an important member of the elite world of Manhattan’s fabled Diamond District. It is a world Lisa knows intimately. She is the manager of the Jewelry Department at William Goldberg, one […]
-
My kind of carnival
By Lenn Almadin-Thornhill Not THAT Carnival. This one had thousands jumping up and down the streets not jumping off a ship. There’s nothing like it anywhere else in the world — a week-long celebration which takes a year to organize. Carnival in the islands of Trinidad and Tobago, on the southernmost part of the Caribbean […]
-
Monique Lhuillier laces up
By Elton Lugay A peek into Monique Lhuillier’s Fall collection showed her variant interpretations of tailored and layered dresses and lacey shoes. This androgynous mix made for a stunning array when used on rich textures in colors of pewter gold, amethyst green, garnet red, reminiscent of a jewelry box. Monique said her collection inspires opulence […]
-
Chinese media bestows title of ‘Most Romantic Destination’ on the Philippines
By Ludy Astraquillo Ongkeko, Ph.D. Despite what has been reported, not just bruited around, a member of the Chinese media does seem to ignore what their government has been involved in vis-à-vis Philippine territory. Instead, unexpected honors have been given to the island archipelago, the Philippines: “Most Romantic Destination,” so apropos for February 14, 2013. […]
-
Will King Phojanakong find his dream house Downtown?
Chef King Phojanakong of Kuma Inn and Umi Nom Asian restaurants was looking for a bigger house for his growing family. “As a true New Yorker I’ve been living in rentals my whole life. I think it’s time to move. The one-bedroom is getting smaller,” he said. Two developments are giving the move a sense […]
-
…Four, three, two, one
By Elton Lugay And they kissed as the crystal ball touched down and nearly 2 million people who were gathered at Times Square erupted in euphoric cheers to welcome the new year. Jia Salindong was still excitedly taking in the moment when her boyfriend of five years, 26-year-old human resources executive Daniel Du, was on […]
-
Filipina and husband own ‘incredible’ Christmas house in Jamaica Estates
By Elton Lugay I saw four Santas, Three Kings, an army of soldiers and snowmen and a choir of children. Rudolph and his reindeer were winding their way around the garden, while a white angel was suspended from the trunk of an ancient tree. Nothing was miniature in this scene, everything was life-size. One would […]
-
Janine Tugonon: ‘Filipinos take pageants seriously’
By Elton Lugay To many Filipino pageant watchers, Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon was the complete package: Beauty, grace and smarts. She was – but, of course — the Filipino favorite from the beginning. And when she answered her final interview, many had thought she nailed it. But she ended up placing second to Miss United […]
-
Mother’s ‘tinupig’ and memories of Christmases past
By Richard Cuanang My holiday season here in the United States begins at Thanksgiving afternoon — always after work. While waiting for the guests to arrive, we start erecting the Christmas tree at the front door by the stairs. I have always been fascinated with the live tree, and I make it a point to […]