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...
The Michelin Guide, in print and app version, famous for its discerning list of 1- to 3- star restaurants. No doubt many are familiar with the Michelin Star — the mark of an excellent restaurant from the big red book that lists some of the world’s finest. Aspiring chefs dream to work at a...
Foodprints woke up once again! This is my show on the Metro Channel where I go to a city (here and abroad) and feature food that viewers can get tips from. It’s basically telling people where to find delicious food. The show was on vacation for a few years until I got a call from Gie Interior of...
By JINGGOY SALVADOR The author with James Mcgrath's artwork Falling flowers, Versailles at the Oriental Club Taipei, an exciting city to visit in Southeast Asia. Culturally rich, historically appealing, a gourmand’s paradise, with a vibrant entertainment scene, it’s luring in the crowd....
The Michelin Guide announced on March 7 its selection of food establishments in Hong Kong and Macau that earned the prestigious Bib Gourmand recognition, with a total of 77 establishments, including 10 newcomers to the Guide. Among the 10 new Bib Gourmand food establishments, seven are located in...
Lan Fong Yuen has day in and day out led a flock of foodies to its lair of old-world charms, replete with the odds and ends of traditional Chinese furnishings SIMPLICITY IS KEY Lan Fong Yuen may not look like much, but it' a landmark for foodies in Hong Kong (Photo from Hong Kong Tourism Board)...
Or why I would prefer Angels Kitchen over a Michelin star restaurant serving nouvelle cuisine ANGEL DISHES Clockwise from top left: Caesar salad, beef salpicao, gambas con huevos, and beef caldereta Between a Michelin star restaurant serving nouvelle cuisine and a Michelin star restaurant serving...
Filipino chef Mike receives a Michelin star for his Soseki Modern Omakase just months after the first Pinoy restaurant was conferred with the distinction ANOTHER CULINARY WIN Michelin's adorably puffy white mascot Bibendum with Filipino chef Mike Just two months after the Filipino restaurant,...
Philippine House of Representatives adopts a resolution congratulates the Chicago restaurant-bakery hybrid on its achievement Husband and wife, chefs Tim Flores and Genie Kwon ‘Kasama is a representation of how both traditional and modern elements of Filipino cuisine, through its ingredients,...
A Michelin star marks a restaurant’s culinary excellence. It is only given to dining spots with only high standards when it comes to food and service. This 2022, the Michelin Guide honors some Chicago-based restaurants, one of them is Kasama, which gain a one-star rating. A bakery and modern...
Now that it looks like we’re getting back to normal, here’s a memory of an unscheduled trip that turned out to be more eventful HAINANESE DELIGHT Michelin-starred chicken rice stall, the Tiong Bahru Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice At the Tiong Bahru Hawker Center (Michelin Guide) I remember a...
