The intrigue is understandable—Michelin stars are the pinnacle of culinary recognition, and the possibility of the Philippines joining the ranks of Michelin-starred destinations is thrilling. Whispers have been circulating in Manila’s culinary circles: “Have you heard? A Michelin inspector...
Master Chocolatier Christian Valdez holds up a mould of fruit and nut bars. Iskaparate.com offered a sweet and delicious start to the year with a chocolate making workshop for its members. Titled “Welcome to an Exclusive Chocolate Atelier: A Chocoholic’s Dream Class,” the exclusive event was...
GORDON RAMSAY chats with the author. (Photo: Christian Carl Quides | Manila Bulletin) Calling Filipino cuisine the “Sleeping Beauty of Asia” for its humbleness and incredible diversity, renowned chef and restaurateur Gordon Ramsay said it now has its own identity to break into the international...
‘I’ve been visiting Manila for many years, as my girlfriend Sherie is from here, and I’m really looking forward to being part of this dynamic community.’ What did food critic Sébastien Demorand have in mind when he coined the word bistronomy in 2004? I was thinking Le Servan, the French...
Luz Joyce F. Anderson, a Chemistry graduate, taught at universities in the Philippines before settling down to start a family. Since then, she has devoted her life to taking care of her British husband and three wonderful daughters. “Having spent three quarters of my life in Britain and various...
Illustration by Angelo Manalo Michael “Mike” Concepcion, the son of Standard Hospitality Group (SHG) founder John Concepcion, is taking a leading role in shaping the future of the family business with its latest initiative, "SHG 2.0." This new phase is all about refreshing their brands,...
Rosario Juan of Commune Cafe + Bar (Illustration by Angelo Manalo) Ros Juan's journey with coffee began long before she opened Commune—the cafe, bar, and roaster proudly serving Philippine coffee and Filipino comfort food in Poblacion, Makati City. From interning with her aunt during college to...
Like many during the pandemic, 34-year-old Jacque De Borja-Medestomas discovered a hobby that kept her spirits alive. “I started making my own matcha drinks because we couldn’t go out to visit cafes. I became obsessed with crafting matcha espresso lattes. I bought matcha from an online store...
Tokyo, a city of over 37 million people, is known for its vibrant energy, where the fast pace of life rarely takes a break. But amid this urban sprawl, there are tranquil spaces where time seems to move at a much glacial pace—places like the International House of Japan’s (IHJ) Sakura...
Otherwise known as ' sobrassada' in Catalan, this starter dish is believed to have originated as a culinary concept after the centuries-long reign of the Muslims in the Iberian Peninsula, which marked the return of pork consumption to the region. Every visit to El Cirkulo has been a collectible...
Chef Cristina Santiago of Carmelo's Steakhouse | Illustration by Angelo Manalo At Carmelo’s Steakhouse, a distinguished steakhouse newly opened in Makati City, Chef Cristina Santiago introduces a modern vision while honoring her family’s restaurant legacy. “Even though I’m the daughter of...
J & J - Josh and Jorge! Over the years, Chef Josh Boutwood has made Makati and BGC the homes of his culinary journey, while Chef Jorge Mendez has stayed within the confines of Quezon City. As a Makati boy, I’ve heard many good things about Mendez—my eldest son swears by his Some Thai, and...
