Tatler Dining Philippines

The 2023 Tatler Dining Guide is here and profiles over 200 of the best restaurants in the Philippines. Flip through our pages for your insider guide on what to order at these top eateries and for Tatler Tips on off-menu dishes, the most coveted tables, plus playful comments to boot. The Tatler Dining Guide 2023 is the largest book we have put together to date, packed with a wealth of insights and scrumptious discoveries that you must not miss! This year is the first time since the pandemic that we have brought back dine-in reviews. With the help of a re-vamped list of reviewers, the Tatler Dining team tried, tested, reviewed, and yes, even vetoed restaurants in order to create a strong, and impactful list for our readers. This year, we excitedly…

This creative force has been dabbling in art since she was a child, and grew up to become a respected painter in her own right. After going to art school, and working professionally as an art director, she fully immersed herself into her craft and became a full-time painter. With a range of collaborations and solo exhibitions under her name, Anglo-Dizon has tons more up her sleeves, and we cannot wait to see what is next. Tell us about the art you have created. What is the story of the foodie memory and the inspiration behind it? I actually paint plates (I share my passion for plates with my mom and sister) and so I thought, what better way to present food than on a plate. For this artwork, I put together…

Impress your friends, family, and co-workers by getting these top-tier caterers to ensure your gatherings are nothing short of excellent. They know exactly what they bring to the table, and that includes picture-worthy place settings, centrepieces, flatware, plates, waiters, chefs, and buffet designs, of course. Check out this listing of the best caterers in town: The Plaza info@theplazacatering.com TEL: +632 8890 8446 From corporate to home celebrations, The Plaza has got you covered. Founded by Jose Cruz Reyes (whose lola founded the iconic Aristocrat) and his wife Imelda Albano, this family-run empire is backed by seasoned experts who know the catering business inside and out. While The Plaza is celebrated for its ham and corned beef, you can also expect plated service or buffets with the ultimate comfort food. La Tasca TEL: +632 8896 5543; +632 8897…

Meet JJ Acuña, a concept designer, architect, creative director and founder of JJ Acuña / Bespoke Studio, based out of Hong Kong. This interior designer has a knack for transforming spaces into stunning environments. While he does create warm, welcoming homes, Acuña specialises in restaurant interiors. Here, we talk to him to learn what the differences are between creating a home and a space primed for F&B: What do you think makes designing a restaurant so different from designing a home? The great thing about designing a bespoke restaurant (and yes, there are non-bespoke varieties: think fast food or franchises) is that both the designer and owner have only the market in mind first and foremost. Then of course we have to design a space that makes the market look good while…

Chefs must be some of the most patient and resilient people in the Cworld. Their capacity to endure is continually tested. It became more apparent and trying during the recent pandemic when they were held up against the wall and made to decide on the most challenging questions, from letting go of people, to shutting down their businesses. On their day off, chefs Thirdy Dolatre and Kevin Navoa welcomed colleagues and friends Josh Boutwood (Ember, Helm, Savage, The Test Kitchen), Nicco Santos and Quenee Vilar (Café Aurora, Celera), Raul Forés (Mamou, Nokal, Made Nice) and Marie Jo Camarista (Niu by Vikings) to their restaurant, Hapag. On the table was a spirited conversation about the year that was and the best things to come out of it—themselves included. How are you guys getting…

Empowerment, especially in terms of personal finance, enables anyone to open the doors to a world of limitless possibilities - and that is something that HSBC Philippines has been helping Filipinos with for 147 years. As one of the country’s leading universal banks, HSBC Philippines has proven itself as a trusted banking partner for numerous aspects of its customers’ lives, essentially empowering them through financial services that are sound, easy to use, and accessible wherever they may be in the world. A Longstanding Commitment to Innovation and Service According to Peter Faulhaber, HSBC Philippines’ head of wealth and personal banking, they are always looking for innovative ways to improve their services in order to deliver the best possible global banking solutions to their clients. Indeed, not even the pandemic has halted HSBC Philippines’ constant…