Preparing hearty meals, making appetizing food, and crafting dishes that appeal to taste — these are what most people commonly associate with the profession of a chef. However, behind every delectable dish, chefs also spend time planning menus, selecting high-quality ingredients, overseeing...
With all the kitchen collaborations out there, it is rare to find a synergy between two groups that really works. This match made in heaven—or perhaps the underworld—is one of those that hits the spot perfectly. Chefs Noel Mauricio and Jackson Chua of The Underbelly, the now-famous rebellious...
My very first Facebook video, circa 2009, is of me with my older sister’s barkada, eating at Italianni 's BGC. But my memory of that place goes well beyond their BGC branch. I have memories with my dearly departed mother, ordering and ordering extra bread, to savor their yummy olive oil and...
The best dinners are often the ones that leave us feeling both full and inspired. At Prime Roast Night at Antonio’s at PGA Cars, the conversation went beyond ribeyes and premium cuts, opening up a deeper appreciation for technique, craftsmanship, and the many ways beef can be thoughtfully...
Today, despite a wealth of studies over the years on seed oils, people are suddenly questioning their safety and nutritional value. The simple reality is that it is widely accepted by health care providers and scientific experts that seed oils are high in unsaturated fats or “good” fats as well...
French cuisine takes over once again at The Manila Hotel as the historic property joins the worldwide celebration of Goût de France 2026 with a specially curated dining experience at the hotel’s Champagne Room. Available until May 31, the limited-time set menu highlights classic French flavors...
The Claudio Teehankee Foundation and the Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation recently held a book preview of Veritas Integritas Justitia: The Life and Times of Claudio Teehankee at the historic Club Filipino in Greenhills on the occasion of Chief Justice Claudio Teehankee’s 108th birth...
Pepitas Snack Bar on the second floor of the Polo Club Golf Driving Range is the latest iteration of our Lechon Diva’s growing food concepts. As the Lechon Diva, Dedet de La Fuente likes to say that she purposely keeps her outlets small, so that they can grow steadily, and she refrains from...
The restaurant that’s the current talk of the town is Tadhana, and it is a homecoming of sorts for Chef Frances Tariga. It’s located on the penthouse floor of the Levanto Building on Jupiter Street, Makati, and it features a tasting menu that I’ll salute for inventiveness, playfulness,...
Recently, I found myself back in QC again, this time inside World Kitchens at Gateway Mall 2, where World Cellar has added another layer to the district’s growing and reinvigorated food scene. Wine bars and wine appreciation events are hardly new in Metro Manila, but what makes World Cellar...
After a long day of work, there is something deeply comforting about walking into a restaurant that feels like a friend’s kitchen. That was exactly the feeling I had stepping into Flow by Chef Kevin Uy during a recent media preview in Makati. The lighting was soft, the space warm, and the room...
It was a miracle the event even happened. An open-air pop-up venue in the middle of the high summer afternoon in the concrete jungle that is BGC. Imagine the heat. Yet everyone in the food beat still came. This author included. Last May 14 at Uptown Parade, BGC, the entire foodie industry flocked...
