The Tatler Dining Guide 2023: meet the voters

He is the COO of FooDee Global Concepts, one of Manila’s largest F&B corporations, and co-founder of Kraver’s Canteen, one of the Philippines’ fastest-growing cloud kitchens.

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As the founder of Margarita Forés Concepts, and Asia’s Best Female Chef 2016, she is the mastermind behind restaurants like Cibo, Grace Park, Lusso, and The Loggia, as well as her famed catering company Cibo di Marghi.

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As co-founders of Don Papa Rum and Santa Ana Gin, this husband and wife power couple are responsible for bringing proudly local brands to an international stage.

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This food writer, editor, content creator, and entrepreneur has been operating in the Philippine dining scene for over a decade. She has contributed to top magazines, websites, and broadsheets, currently doing most of her best work online for Tatler Dining.

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He is the managing partner of Premium Wine Exchange and is truly someone who lives and breathes what he does for a living. As a wine enthusiast and collector, he has become a revered expert in the industry.

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As the co-founder and creative director of The Moment Group, this woman is a visionary who has successfully helped guide the company towards where it is today: a juggernaut enterprise with tried and tested brands across the Philippines.

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Wife, mother, and entrepreneur are some of the many hats that Marga Nograles dons proudly. She is the founder of Kaayo, a fashion label and currently has her hands full as the chief operating officer of the tourism promotions board of the Philippines where she aims to revitalise the industry.

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David Ong is the co-founder, managing partner, and bar manager of coffee and cocktail concepts in Manila, Philippines namely: The Curator Coffee & Cocktails, OTO, EDSA Beverage Design Group, #YKWRoaster at The Grid, and PourHouse Hospitality.

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She is the founder of The Happy Concept Group, a chef, influencer, and restaurateur. This multi-hyphenate not only runs restaurants but also creates some of the most beautiful catering experiences and tablescapes.

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Charles Paw, restaurateur extraordinaire, is CEO of the Tasteless Food Group which handles the likes of The Grid food hall, Pizza Express, Your Local, and Tsukemen to name a few. On top of his F&B empire, he is also a partner at Hydra, and president of Digital Walker and Beyond The Box.

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This sought-after blogger and social media influencer consistently keeps her followers on Instagram satiated with her reviews, recommendations, and foodie advice.

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Berna Romulo Puyat is a government official and economist who previously served as the Secretary of tourism and is currently the deputy governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

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This editor is a respected foodie amongst peers and industry professionals who eagerly await her feedback and recommendations.

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Pepper Teehankee is a man about town. He is passionate about food, art, travel, and dogs (not necessarily in that order) and has plenty to say about each. Professionally, he writes a weekly column for The Philippine Star and for the magazines Metro Society, Art Plus, and People Asia.

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Kim Yao co-founded CloudEats which eschews physical restaurants and focuses on its plethora of in-house brands and customised kitchens on delivery. Established in May 2019, the company has thrived, opening more test kitchens and concepts.

The final listing of restaurants in the Tatler Dining Guide, and decisions with regards to awards are at the discretion of the Tatler Dining editorial team. 

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