EDITOR’S NOTE
The importance of the dining experience has never been more underscored than during these past two years. We experienced the loss of our favourite eateries and realised exactly how integral the F&B industry truly is to our happiness. As Filipinos we do not eat to live, but live to eat. Pampering others, gathering with friends and family, plus exquisite food are part of who we are and what we love. Yes, things have changed in the industry, for diners, and with our habits, but our need for one another remains, only now more pronounced. Restaurateurs, chefs and bar-owners have definitely proven that they are resilient, passionate, and optimistic; despite the hardships they have innovated, created, and continued to serve–doing what they do the very best of. When we could not be…