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CHEF Enrico Laviña at Il Duello’s private dining room with New York-inspired interiors. Photo by NELSON MATAWARAN

Chef Enrico Laviña, 30, hopes that his Il Duello, would be known as “the Little Italy in Quezon City.” Kathlene “Kat” Anne and Krystel “Abby” de Guzman Nantes have been running Paire, a restaurant with a unique business model of cocktails and desserts.

Posted: January 19th, 2013 in Editor's Pick,Featured Gallery,Headlines,Inquirer Features,Photos & Videos | Read More »

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