Chef Rhoda Magbitang has said that she grew up eating Filipino cuisine but doesn’t really cook it professionally, which makes her achievement all the more impressive.
The acclaimed chef sits down with Esquire for a freewheeling conversation about The Bear Season 3, his flamboyant golfing attire, and making regular deposits in his inspiration jar.
In case you were curious, yes, Josh Boutwood watches the TV series The Bear. The acclaimed chef behind some of Manila's most popular upscale restaurants like Helm, Test Kitchen, and Ember, is actually a few episodes deep into season 3 when ...
Cebu's classics get an exciting twist at NUSTAR's Food and Wine Festival.
Cebuano cuisine, a treasure trove of the rich culinary heritage of Cebu, is a feast for all kinds of gastronomes. From Cebu City's tuslob buwa (a combination of pig's brain, liver, and pork broth) and puso (hanging rice) to the ...
Siy is the second Filipino to win the title of Asia’s Best Female Chef.
For the first time since 2016, another Filipino chef has been named Asia's Best Female Chef of the year. Johanne Siy of Lolla, Singapore, was announced the winner of the coveted award from Asia's 50 Best Restaurants Academy. Siy is ...
If you’re ever in Los Angeles, say hello to Chef Vallerie Castillo-Archer of Yamashiro Restaurant.
Chef Valerie Castillo-Archer couldn't hold back tears when she was served a special kind of goto at the Sheraton Hotel Manila during a visit to the Philippines recently. The Filipino-American executive chef of iconic Los Angeles restaurant Yamashiro hadn' ...
Surprisingly, the ‘it’ dining place this season was at Noel de la Rama's home.
The holidays saw a number of loved ones come in and out of many of our own homes.But one home in Manila that was perenially full was Noel de la Rama's. Night in and night out, he catered private dinners ...
Thriving for two decades in manila’s fickle dining scene is a perfect reason to celebrate. Chef Colin MacKay reflects on Sala’s 20th anniversary.
In today's continuously evolving food scene, where chefs and restaurateurs are dedicated to innovation and keeping up with their international peers, it is easy to forget the game-changing restaurants that set the stage. While many have already served their last ...
Richard Ekkebus, the chef behind Landmark Mandarin Oriental's two Michelin-starred Amber Restaurant, shares some of his favorite Hong Kong dining destinations.
The ChairmanWhen entering this old area of Hong Kong it feels like time has stood still, and the same counts for the decor of this mezzanine-level restaurant. Tables are covered with white linen and the white porcelain is set with white ...
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