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Chefs from the country’s nine celebrated kitchens share what the recognition means to them, how it shapes their work, their philosophies, and their drive to keep evolving.
When the Michelin Guide finally landed in the Philippines, it signaled the country's growing presence on the global culinary map. For the first time, Filipino restaurants stood shoulder to shoulder with some of the world's finest dining destinations-recognized for ...
Together, they’re bringing bold flavors and a new kind of nightlife to Poblacion.
You'll hear the word kineme a lot these days at Marvin Agustin's restaurant-bar, Kondwi, in Poblacion. The expression appears to be a playful riff of the Filipino gay lingo word keme, which first caught on in LGBTQ circles, and ...
QC’s Matador is changing the way you enjoy wine and sake.
On a Thursday night in Scout Rallos, Quezon City, Matador hums with the kind of energy that makes you want to linger. Glasses clink over plates of miso pork belly paella, the scent of torched Wagyu drifts through the air, and a ...
Carrying forward a beloved legacy, Amado Forés builds on his mother’s vision with fresh leadership and growth plans.
When Esquire Philippines interviewed rising restaurateur Amado Forés in August 2024 for the Man at His Best (MAHB) Awards, he shared a poignant aspiration: that his next venture will be a collaboration with his mother, acclaimed chef Margarita Forés."After ...
In a dining trilogy, Your Local brought together Korean culinary stars and Filipino creativity in a cross-cultural pop-up series unlike anything Manila has seen.
There were many culinary milestones when Your Local invited chefs from the highly rated Netflix series Culinary Class Wars to cook with their team during the recently concluded pop-up at Balmori in Rockwell, titled "Mat Nam: Where the Flavor Meets."It ...
Filipino-Black American chef Tiana Gee takes diners on a journey to her culinary roots.
South American and Filipino fusion food isn't as popular as Filipino-Chinese, Filipino-Spanish, or Filipino-American. But rising culinary star, Chef Tiana Gee, who is behind the YouTube Channel "Cookin' With Tee," believes that Filipino and South American cuisine possess ...
Prepare your palates, Manila.
Chef Frances Tariga, the first champion of Morimoto's Sushi Master and a Season 13 competitor on Top Chef, will host a two-month pop-up of her multi-awarded New York restaurant, Tadhana, at Incanta, the Philippines' unique cave-inspired dining ...
Under the tutelage of industry veteran Mark Lloyd, the new Wing Lei Bar offers a bar experience that feels like a home away from home in the heart of Macau.
Fact: You can find Filipinos everywhere outside the country. This becomes especially clear once you land in Macau, whether by ferry or by land from Hong Kong or via a direct flight from Manila. You'll overhear a language you recognize, see ...
In case you're craving some mouth-watering xiao long bao this Chinese New Year.
Even if you don't have Chinese heritage, the vibrant atmosphere of Chinese New Year can easily stir up cravings for delicious Chinese cuisine. ICYMI, Paradise Dynasty-the famous restaurant franchise from Singapore and home of the legendary xiao long bao-has ...
The exciting news came less than six months since Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill first opened in the Grand Wing of Newport World Resorts.
Chef Gordon Ramsay came to Manila for a lightning quick three-day visit (his first to the Philippines) to check on his months' old baby Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill, meet with the press, interact with students and fans, and perhaps most exciting ...
Inspired by the warmth and togetherness of Filipino Christmas traditions, Onlypans' special holiday menu blends Mexican and Filipino cuisines to create dishes that feel like home.
From a humble shack in La Union to branches in Makati, Quezon City, and Alabang, and now pop-ups across Asia, Onlypans has grown from modest beginnings into a thriving taqueria. Originally envisioned as an after-drinks meetup spot where patrons could ...
"This is not just about creating flavors that would impress people. This menu mostly tells the story of the people of Western Visayas the best way we know how."
There has been considerable buzz and criticism surrounding Hapag's rendition of Iloilo's iconic noodle dish, batchoy, featured in the fine dining restaurant's Western Visayas-themed tasting menu. A commenter on Hapag's Facebook post said Ilonggos felt "disrespected" by ...
Be sure to try the Bacon Steak, and pair it with a side of garlic rice.
Of the more than 60 branches of Morton's The Steakhouse across the world, Chef Daniel Lachica, corporate chef of The Bistro Group, proudly declares that the newly opened Morton's The Steakhouse at Uptown East Gate in Bonifacio Global City is ...
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