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 ...
Here's the story behind off-menu dishes at a mano, Grace Park, and Lusso.
When Filipino restaurateur Margarita Araneta Forés passed away in February 2025, tributes for the culinary icon poured in from members of the local and international F&B community. But nothing is probably more important than the memories shared by her son, ...
Margarita Forés has made too many contributions, not just to the culinary world but to this country. No doubt people will remember those achievements. But for this writer and eventual friend, it’s the smaller details she’ll never forget.
She was always the Margarita Forés to me. Even when I was a student, I knew of her. The woman behind CIBO. I remember seeing her posters, in a white shirt, pearls, pasta all over. Of course, back then, I only ...
"Wherever the world takes me, I follow my heart a lot, and I just make the most of whatever is there,” she said.
Margarita Araneta Forés, Filipino restaurateur and scion of the Roxas-Araneta clan, has passed away. She was 65 years old. The news was confirmed by her son, Amado, in a post on his social media accounts. "It is with a heavy ...
Luxe truffle fries, the Foie Gras Burger, Prawn Risotto—they’re all here at the third branch of one of Chef Gaita’s signature restaurants.
When Lusso first opened in Greenbelt in 2009, the focus was on elegant and indulgent European cuisine. The brainchild of acclaimed chef Margarita Forés, the restaurant and champagne bar drew inspiration from nightspots she visited from her many travels across the ...
November 13 was a big day for fans of Dua Lipa, as the global pop superstar brought her Radical Optimism Tour to the Philippine Arena on Wednesday night. Concert-goers (as well as the production) probably had a full day, including the ...
Paired with stunning views of Taal lake and volcano, guests can sample dishes from one-time Asia’s Best Female Chef and Areté Tagaytay Resort’s exclusive catering partner.
Margarita Forés doesn't need to prove anything. Hailed Asia's Best Female Chef in 2016, awarded Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy, and named United Nations Ambassador for Tourism in 2019, she is chef and proprietor of ...
In the beginning, Gaita Fores would get comments like, ‘Bakit hilaw yung pasta nyo? Bakit matigas? Yung Bolognese, bakit hindi matamis?’ But she stayed true to the concept. Today, her Cibo is one of the largest authentic Italian cuisine restaurants in the country, with 30 outlets. She also developed other culinary concepts such as Lusso, Grace Park, and her signature restaurant, Margarita.
Margarita Fores, who was once hailed as "Asia's Best Female Chef," has made a significant impact in the culinary world with her innovative approach to both Italian and Filipino cooking and her relentless quest for excellence.As a culinary icon, Fores ...
Luciano Monosilio was 26 years old when he won his first Michelin star. At that restaurant, Pipero al Rex, which is located in Rome, he married the traditional flavors of Italian cuisine with more modern techniques. One of his most famous dishes ...
Any restaurateur or food lover worth their salt will tell you that Hong Kong’s F&B scene is worth the international flight.
Are we willing to get on a plane just for food? Yes, absolutely. Any restaurateur or food lover worth their salt will tell you that Hong Kong's F&B scene is worth the international flight.With everything HK has to offer, ...
Chef Gaita Fores prepared a feast to mark Italian Cuisine of the World Week.
The overall vibe was warm and energetic at the special 'Apericena' at Chef Margarita Fores' The Loggia at Palacio De Memoria in Parañaque City one evening in November. The event was hosted by gracious food and wine connoisseurs The Tasting Club ...
“I can relax a little bit,” the acclaimed chef says.
It all began when A Mano was recognized as one of the top pizzerias in Asia Pacific by the online platform 50 Top Pizza. Coming in at number 48, the relatively new restaurant bested numerous other local Italian-themed dining outlets in ...
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