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Welcome to Foodie Finds! This is an article series by Tatler, chronicling where and what to order according to the food-obsessed.
I myself have never understood non-foodies. How can one not love flavours, spices, aromas and all the cultural nuances and memories that come with every bite? Dining is an experience meant to be savoured and is even more fun when shared with loved ones. Dining around a table means sharing, conversing, bonding and learning. A dish can tell you so much about a person, a culture, and a country. It speaks volumes of a nation's history and is an art form on its own. Skilled hands are trained over years or are born out of pure passion and practice. Professional chefs and home cooks alike, from young stars to grandmothers, have been cooking up meals filled with emotion and have truly made us foodies, happy.
Through Foodie Finds, we ask our epicurean friends to share their favourites. In this feature, we tackle takeout and delivery. Hear what mother, wife, and major food-lover Jet Acuzar has to say. She shares her go-to shops for takeout here:
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Above Jet Acuzar and Ali Atienza with their children | Photo: Francisco 'Paco' Guerrero
Jet Acuzar and Ali Atienza with their children | Photo: Francisco 'Paco' Guerrero
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1. Vegan 305
@vegan305ph | Photo: Instagram / @neonvix
Vegan 305 makes the best vegan dishes. It's so delicious that you forget what you are eating is vegan. Her pâté, brownies and joule balls are all amazing and it is especially a treat for folks looking for something genuinely healthy. I'm not vegan... but every time I'm feeling like being healthier when I snack, I order her treats. I feel good when I eat the lovely food she makes.
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2. A Home Kewk
@ahomekewk
They have a fantastic veggie burger that kids love too. I am still dreaming about Bea's (Bea Ledesma) collaboration with Miko Calo of Metronome. The beetroot coconut curry was a real winner I ordered it numerous times!
3. Berrys Deli
@berrysdeliph
Berrys Deli makes the best bacon, hotdogs and other preservative-free sausages. The truffle pasta sauce is a huge hit at home.
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4. Choomp Choomp
@choompchoomp
The best Japanese oysters and yuzu juice are from Choomp Choomp. They make the softest black pepper steak, wonderful roast duck, and lemon chicken. All their Chinese options are made without any MSG or preservatives so that's an added bonus!
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5. Polaris Fine Foods
@polarisfinefoods
Whenever I want to treat myself to Japanese, this is my go-to. The freshest and most beautifully packaged sushi, and it's such a pleasure dealing with their staff who are so well trained and polite.
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6. Cochinillo by Monique Santos Roxas
Above Photo: Amanda Lim/Unsplash
Photo: Amanda Lim/Unsplash
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@wintersquash_
Monique Santos Roxas's Spanish/Segovian cochinillo is the best I've had this side of the Pacific–it's just so perfectly cooked! It has become somewhat of a staple in our family gatherings.
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7. Baytown's Fruit Delivery
@baytownsproduce
They offer so much more than excellent fruit. Their Hokkaido butter is the very best–my children and I wipe it out so fast. They also have incredible hard to find things I love, like Bovril: which is a beef-based Marmite that is incredible as a broth or to top off buttered toast.
8. Wildflour
@wildflourmanila
Wildflour, to me, makes the best sourdough bread and just the most wonderful things overall. Their mascarpone focaccia is incredible!
9. Tsukiji
@tsukiji
Tsukiji always makes me feel like I am dining at a friend's house, where they're making sure I eat well. Their special chirashi and yakiniku is my favourite.
10. Chef Iyay Ignacio's Mouldy Blooms
@mouldyblooms
I met Iyay right before the pandemic when she catered my sister's bachelorette and made this amazing Mexican feast! I am definitely asking her to cater just as soon as the pandemic ends. She makes the best mushroom chips with this wonderful vinegar dip. The mushrooms are great as well and can stand their ground next to any other chanterelle.
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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.
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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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