Cover Isabelle Daza, Adrien Semblat (Photo: BJ Pascual)
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Celebrity and social media influencer Isabelle Daza shares the Filipino food she craves for when away from home and where in the city she would love to visit
Isabelle Daza is no stranger to Tatler and the world of Philippine media. In fact, she has graced our cover several times and made her career in front of the camera as an actress, model and modern-day influencer.
As of late, she has become an entrepreneur, co-founding athleisure brand Recess with her dear friend Anne Curtis. In the past couple of years, she relocated to Hong Kong with her husband Adrien Semblat and has spent quite some time in France as of late as well.
While living in food capitals like Hong Kong or France, Daza is surrounded by excellent food. From vibrant spices to the best bread or pastries there truly has not been a shortage of delights for her over the past two years.
However, since she has not been residing in the Philippines in recent times, we wanted to know what dining spots and Filipino flavours she misses the most.
Above Isabelle Daza (Photo: BJ Pascual)
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What do you miss most on the food/drink front when you are away from The Philippines or haven’t been back for a while?
I love Your Local's salmon donburi, and my mom's cooking!
What is the first dish you want to eat when you return, and where do you go for it?
Good question, I love me some Filipino breakfast! A go-to for me is dried bangus. Usually, I like to head to Pancake House, a spot we grew up with.
Do you have a favourite restaurant in the Philippines? For fine dining and for more casual experiences?
My favourite restaurant in the Philippines is The Test Kitchen. I recently tried it and ate there three days in a row; it was delicious! But I also loved going to 12/10 and People's Palace. Unfortunately, 12/10 is closed now.
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If you have visitors/guests with you, where do you go to give them a real taste of the Philippines?
Usually, we do kamayan dinners at my house. But I also used to love taking people to my Tito Sandy Daza's restaurants called Wooden Spoon and Casa Daza!
Where do you like to meet up with old friends for food/drinks?
Cocktails in Manila? Probably Las Flores!
Do you have a favourite bar and/or café in the Philippines?
I like stopping by Rambla in Rockwell.
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Any other must-visit food/drink spots when you are back?
I am not so sure anymore since I have not been back so recently but I would love to try Wagyu Studio and Metiz.
Do you take any food or treats back home with you from the Philippines?
I always bring a bunch of dried mangoes, polvoron and tuyo with me.
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About
Isabel loves to learn, and see things from different perspectives. Connecting with people and engaging in new experiences to broaden her horizons is what inspires this storyteller, keeping her constantly curious, and excited for what's to come. An absolute love for all things F&B ignited a hunger to devour content from this world and keeps her jumping into tasty adventures around the globe. From the beauty of simple bites, to nuanced fine dining tasting menus, street food, and the art of entertaining, the multi-faceted nature of the dining experience is something she can't get enough of. A good cup of coffee or a glass of wine paired with a dash of witty conversation is a quick way to win her over. This editor loves travelling, food, music, skincare, fitness, and is only friends with people who love dogs. Guilty pleasure?: Binge-watching TV shows and movies she has already seen.
Work
Concept creation is the name of the game and branding takes centre stage in Isabel's day-to-day schedule. From producing shoots, conceptualising bespoke projects for our partners, relationship management, to cooking up features and events for Tatler Dining, this editor is a tried and tested foodie at heart. She mainly writes content for Tatler Dining, engaging in captivating discussions with restaurateurs, chefs, producers, and food enthusiasts to tell must-know stories. Aside from that Isabel manages Tatler Dining's flagship events like Off Menu, or Cocktail Festival and puts together the Tatler Dining Guide, our annual listing of the best eats around town.
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