Life in Manila or in any city, for that matter, can be extremely hectic and just mind-blowingly insane. Meetings, deadlines, Excel sheets, crisis control, friends you want to see but just don’t have ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lela is a London-based writer and editor who covers food and drink.

I feel almost ill from spending money, and it is only 8.30pm. Kaiseki is one of the world's most expensive ways to eat; a finely choreographed, highly developed sequence of beautifully crafted, ...

Umu-cooked fish An umu (also known as a lovo or hÄngi) is a popular traditional method of cooking throughout the Pacific Islands. This recipe will help you achieve the signature taste of umu-cooked ...

Umu is situated in a quiet little street in the heart of Mayfair, an area of London enjoying a restaurant renaissance. Yes, Caviar Kaspia next door has now closed, but somewhere nearby the glittering ...