Interviews
By franco on 2 August, 2009
When it comes to his cuisine, Chef Tonyboy Escalante considers himself a “safe” chef. However, one could make the case that his greatest gamble has also become his most spectacular success. At the time, many would have considered opening a fine dining restaurant in a secluded barangay in Cavite ludicrous. But seven years later, Antonio’s …read »
Interviews
By franco on 14 July, 2009
Malou Fores is the proud proprietor of the diminutive but wildly popular restaurant called Mamou. At eight years old, she understood the joys and wonders of the kitchen after baking her first tray of chocolate brownies. Years later, married and raising her son, she would share her culinary passion with her family and friends, preparing …read »
Interviews
By franco on 6 April, 2009
Chef RJ Ungco with his daughter, Raya Trained at the Les Roches School of Hotel Management in Switzerland and with varied practical experiences from the basements of Italian eateries to the kitchens of Malacanang, Chef RJ Ungco has built a resume that would the envy of any chef. Driven by a passion for the gastronomic, …read »
Interviews
By franco on 4 November, 2008
Picture Perfect: Robyn and David There are things that we just meant to be together. Peanut butter and jelly. Green mangoes and bagoong. Mayonnaise and…(pretty much) everything. Add to that list, Robyn Eckhardt and David Hagerman. Through their food blog, Eating Asia, these partners in life, food and travel have beautifully documented their adventure in …read »
Interviews
By franco on 25 October, 2008
Chef Marivic Diaz-Lim Remember Tribeca? How about Ñ? If you remember these places, then you would very familiar with the creations of Chef Marivic Diaz-Lim, chef and owner of the ever-popular Apartment 1B. After taking a break to attend to more domestic affairs, Chef Diaz-Lim decided to return and open this restaurant that has become …read »
Interviews
By franco on 11 October, 2008
A graduate of the University of Massachusetts and Culinary Institute of America, Chef J Gamboa is a third generation chef/restaurateur. Not only does he continue his family’s culinary tradition by managing some of Manila’s most beloved restaurants like MilkyWay, Tsukiji and El CirKulo but he is also heavily involved with the award-winning Philippine Les …read »