Link IconCopy linkFacebook LogoShare on FacebookXShare on XEmailShare via EmailLink copied to clipboardTambayan serves Filipino food at Reading Terminal Market from former gyro-maker Kathy MiranoWhen work dried up Kathy Mirano decided to honor her father's memory with Tambayan a Filipino lunch counter — her 'American dream.' Filipino foods have come to Reading Terminal Market at a stand called Tambayan Kathy Mirano helped run the popular Olympia Gyro at the market Why don’t you do something to make some extra money?’ ” a doctor who works at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital which also made their way to the hospital’s Filipino nurses “I went there and let them try my cakes — maybe I could offer them for catering And so Runner’s Sweets N Treats — the name comes from Mirano’s passion for ultramarathon running — was born and her running friends also became early customers suggested that she go all in with breakfast through dinner foods and to reach out to market management Tagalog for “a place to hang out,” Tambayan soft-opened July 18 in the spot off the center court seating area formerly occupied by Wursthaus Schmitz Mirano offers counter seating with takeout options so you can arrive at breakfast for the egg-and-rice specialities tapsilog or visit at lunch/late afternoon for such dishes as fresh or fried lumpia (spring rolls); Filipino spaghetti topped with sliced hot dogs; pancit; ube fries topped with Parmesan cheese; and pork barbecue skewers “This is really the American dream for me,” Mirano said. ”I always wanted to have a restaurant, and it’s in memory of my father [Jhun], an engineer who loved to cook and he was always so proud of me. 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Dress, $90. www.houseoffraser.co.uk Asian Journal News The Filipino-American Community Newspaper Since 1991 Philadelphia’s Reading Terminal Market is one of America’s largest and oldest public markets It began operation in a National Historic Landmark building back in 1893 and has become one of the city’s most popular tourist destinations along with the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall it offers a wide and varied selection of locally grown & exotic produce The historic public market also houses several restaurants under one roof a reflection of the ever-growing diversity of the city Today the Reading Terminal Market is one of the nation’s most successful public markets with more than 75 independent small businesses that offer an array of fresh and prepared foods the market opened its doors and welcomed Tambayan the founder and chef of Tambayan and Runner’s Sweets and Treats felt that it was about time that a Filipino establishment opened in the market where more than a hundred thousand Philadelphians and tourists pass through every week enjoying its exceptional products Pinaglaban ko po talaga,” Mirano told the Asian Journal about her journey in getting a spot to showcase Filipino food and culture in Philly Getting a spot for Filipino cuisine in the market is a full circle of sorts for Mirano who has been working for 21 years as a manager and server at the Olympia Gyro Mirano recalled that she walked inside the market more than two decades ago to find a job She was working multiple jobs then to make ends meet That’s how I started here in Philadelphia 26 years ago,” she shared I walked down Reading Terminal looking for a job Maybe I could find something a little bit better than cleaning houses and washing old people.” After being out of a job for about six months due to the pandemic She would then sell her products to her friends kare-kare – became hits and her success inspired her to dream bigger she submitted a business proposal to the market’s board of directors She wanted to have a spot and sell Filipino food in the market something that she knew had never been done before “It was definitely not easy getting in,” she said The runner-turned-baker-turned-restaurateur is not someone who retreats from challenges as her more than 400 medals from different races including 16 marathons and an ultramarathon would prove She went to a battery of interviews with the board members that ended with her letting them taste her creations She made them realize that Tambayan was absolutely necessary for the City of Brotherly love The board was impressed with her presentation and tasting and gave her the go signal The entire process took about six to eight months before she got the approval Tambayan has been open for more than three months now and Mirano is not about to rest on her laurels She is taking her mistakes and lessons learned seriously as she prepares to break new ground Batangas native said owning and operating a restaurant was not in her wildest dreams my late father taught me the value of hard work,” she shared “He also said always be proud of what you do and always be nice to people and proud of who you are.” This is why she hopes Tambayan would be true to its name a local hangout place where friends and family would spend time eating and sharing stories She also hopes that Filipinos who travel to Philadelphia whether as tourists or as conference attendees across the street at the convention center would visit them Mirano is enjoying the attention she has been getting from locals and tourists alike She said she feels “very overwhelmed at times” because she didn’t really expect that locals and tourists in Philadelphia will embrace Filipino food the way they have done so A lot of people come down and I don’t have food anymore but it’s a good sign for me as a new business owner,” she added The Mathieu Mirano Spring/Summer 2013 presentation was an out-of-this-world experience as models posed against a stark white backdrop of other wordly jagged white cones The model’s make-up was kept to a bare minimum and hair was slicked back into a plaited bun It looked like you stepped onto a futuristic ice set The models were placed on the circular set held in The Box at Lincoln Center Monday night Starting out in beautiful white with silver accents the colour palette then moved onwards towards mustard green and finished off with a sparkly combination of all colours as not to take away from the amazing garments being worn The only accessory shown was a chunky gold vertebrae bracelet The collection consisted of a mixture of pleated shorts paired with matching turtlenecks and blazers The finale of the show consisted of a white sequined cape with multi-rainbow yoke the floor-length sequined cape was stunning Photos: Adhat Campos Just take a look at the inventive paper outfit she wore this week on Good Morning America to debut the "Applause" music video from her new album The star stepped out wearing a custom design she collaborated on with designer Mathieu Mirano that included a warped white paper jacket white paper bra and pant set and white paper gloves Now there's a look that no one else will have NEWS: Lady Gaga premieres "Applause" video We're told that it took Gaga's team and the designer over 100 hours to complete and was largely motivated by Gaga's desire to create something transformative NEWS: Lady Gaga is opening the 2013 VMAs—get all the details We think it's safe to say that Mathieu Mirano and Lady Gaga are quite the designing duo What do you think of Lady Gaga's paper dress PHOTOS: Lady Gaga's most bizarre looks Mathieu Mirano has an eye for detail and a flair for showmanship Walking into the presentation room in Lincoln Center you immediately see the intense thought put into the design aesthetics of the room; it’s his clothing made art Mathieu says of his room choices: “I wanted the presentation design to reflect and complement the clothes.” Each piece has structured geometric elements and precariously balances the fine line between unhindered design and manipulated artistry: fur coats with square mesh inserts fitted leather dresses with chiffon draped flourishes and boxy jackets that offer great subtle contrasts – it is distinctly menswear in shape  Even the shoes were triangular in formation with gold toe detailing highlighting its particular shape One of the stand-out pieces of the presentation was his fitted fox-fur jacket paired with a black pencil skirt, which is adorned with something completely out of this world, literally. For beading, Mirano says: “yes, they’re meteorites”.  Mirano’s most striking portion of the presentation was not his clothing or his design aesthetic which ranged the colour spectrum and provided a beautiful diversity to the show it’s about taking the classic pencil skirt and updating it It’s about seeing the glamour in everything and in every woman” This is Mirano’s third collection, and when asked what is most stand-out for him about this year, he responded: “Just being here, being around my peers and people really appreciating my work…I’m just happy.”  Mirano’s eye for all-around detail and his ability to beautifully create head-to-toe pieces for the high-fashion minded modern woman makes him someone to watch out for in the coming years mathieu-mirano-autumn-fall-winter-2013-nyfw1 mathieu-mirano-autumn-fall-winter-2013-nyfw9 mathieu-mirano-autumn-fall-winter-2013-nyfw8 mathieu-mirano-autumn-fall-winter-2013-nyfw7 mathieu-mirano-autumn-fall-winter-2013-nyfw6 mathieu-mirano-autumn-fall-winter-2013-nyfw5 mathieu-mirano-autumn-fall-winter-2013-nyfw4 mathieu-mirano-autumn-fall-winter-2013-nyfw3 mathieu-mirano-autumn-fall-winter-2013-nyfw2 mathieu-mirano-autumn-fall-winter-2013-nyfw10 the Philippines’ Department of Tourism (DOT) took it upon themselves to create a tourism ad that viewers wouldn’t want to skip released on DOT’s official Facebook and YouTube pages breaks from the expected — there are no actors or even footage of the sun and the sand here the film features artistic dancers who recreate iconic landscapes and symbols in the country such as the Philippine eagle “What makes it more fun in the Philippines we have shone the spotlight on the country’s stunning beaches and landscapes we recognize the people who have always made our destinations more memorable and more fun—our tourism workers.” A binaural version of the film is also available in which the 3D audio effect simulates sound as if it is being heard live put on a pair of headphones and experience 360-degree spatial audio coming from all around All sounds used were recorded in locations all over the Philippines from crashing waves in Samar to mountain hikes in the Cordilleras T’boli instruments from South Cotabato and the drumming of Dakila Garcia To learn more about the Department of Tourism, visit their official website here CROSSING paths with long-lost relatives and staying at the residence of the chess-playing Canino family in Cagayan de Oro offered more luck for the Ilonggo woodpushers from Bacolod City After winning the individual title of the ASJ-backed tourney some weeks ago at the Limketkai Mall in Cagayan de Oro Ellan Asuela was at it again and so his equally-talented chess buddies Fide Master Nelson Villanueva They traveled altogether to the Zamboanga Peninsula to conquer the Araw ng Pagadian “Mayor Sammy Co Open Chess Championship” held on June 18-19 at the 2nd Floor Rotunda bldg of Pagadian City The battle-scarred Asuela and his fellow Bacolodnon Villanueva made a 1-2 finish in the cash-rich nine-round event highlighting the 53rd Araw ng Pagadian as Cantonjos of Gingoog City and Mirano of Aklan also made it in the top-10 money circle including victories over Roumundo Jaime Alexis Edades Jr then safely played for draws in the last two rounds against Cagayan de Oro’s Johnnel Balquin and local boy Levi Martuna for the crowning glory Asuela’s total output of 8 points earned for him the championship trophy and the P20,000 top purse While Villanueva’s aggregate of 7.5 points gave him the solo second-place worth P10,000 “S’werte kami sa among napuy-an sa Cagayan de Oro naka group study pa kami for a week Salamat gid dako kay mam Gina and sir Tatskie Canino Ganahan na kami ini magpuyo sa’ng Cagayan de Oro,” Asuela told Gold Star Daily Balquin led a big group of seven-pointers that included Rodney Opada The rest got a consolation prize of P1,000 alongside the top-15 finishers in JF Mirano Mindanao Gold Star Daily holds the copyrights of all articles and photos in perpetuity Any unauthorized reproduction in any platform shall be liable for copyright infringement under the Intellectual Property Rights Law of the Philippines