This story profiling chef Pilar Valdes, the Filipina who became Hollywood actress Drew Barrymore’s private chef, friend, co-author, and TV show regular performed extremely well, not only in the Philippines but in other Tatler regions, too. Throughout our experience sharing stories and reporting dining news, one thing we have learned is that our readers (in the Philippines) love to know about our kababayan. As a culture, Filipinos are known to be supportive, even of countrymen we do not know personally. Their success is our success, and vice versa–cheers to that!

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Here we introduce readers to the sous chefs, the somewhat unsung heroes who play vital roles in running our favourite restaurants in the country. They are the right-hand men and women of the Philippines’ top chefs who oversee day-to-day operations and help execute the overall vision. To me, this article deserves a spot on this list because these talented culinarians deserve the shoutout and recognition. In fact, keep an eye out for more stories of the like coming your way in 2022.

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We put the spotlight on the most notable women in the F&B industry. These smart, sharp and skilled ladies certainly know what they bring to the table and have made their presence felt. From the kitchen to the board room, and from pen to paper, these gourmands deserve a round of applause.

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Asia’s Most Influential: Tastemakers profiled the region’s most important faces in the dining industry. From agriculture experts, chefs, purveyors, mixologists, winos, to writers and restaurateurs—we honoured those who have truly impacted the country.

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This year we proudly launched two original series: Foodie Finds and A Taste Of Home.

In Foodie Finds, we asked our epicurean friends where they love to get their take-out from, and what their go-to orders are. Seeing as we were in and out of lockdowns and the digital marketplace, filled without delivery-first concepts and take-out menus from top fine-dining restaurants grew aplenty, we were eager to find out what brands should be on our radars.

With A Taste Of Home, we connected with Filipinos living overseas. From those in the food industry to foodies working totally different fields, we asked them what they missed the most (on the F&B front) about home.

View our Foodie Finds collection here, and our A Taste of Home collection here.

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Tatler Asia rounded up the best Asian rums and gins that you ought to know. From the Philippines, Hong Kong, and Japan to  Korea, Thailand, Singapore and more—be sure to pick up a few bottles during your travels.

Read the rum story here, and the gin roundup here.

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We drove to Lipa for croissants and did not regret it. This article proves that when in search of great food, Filipinos have no problem going the distance, literally. Located away from any major bustling dining scene is the quaint viennoiserie, Ijo Bakery which in our opinion, makes the Philippines' best croissants.

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Our cuisine has come leaps and bounds over the years and has even made waves overseas. With our Philippine food culture becoming more known outside of the country, and with local establishments pushing the boundaries of what it means to serve and cook Filipino food, we ask, what’s next? In this article top chefs like Margarita Forés, Chele González and Jordy Navarra discuss the topic and the future of our food.

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See also: Filipino Cuisine: Do We Really Need International Recognition to Push the Industry Forward?

Simple as it may be, this story is a must-read as a reminder of how easy it is to uplift one another. There are a plethora of ways to show your gratitude towards the many restaurants that have kept you well-fed, and trust us, they will appreciate it.

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One of the biggest news bits of the year was that Tony Tan Caktiong's Jollibee Foods Corporation bought out the remaining shareholders, taking ownership of Asian restaurant chain, Tim Ho Wan. The famed international restaurant chain, which has been awarded Michelin stars, is now Filipino owned.

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