Hello,

Apart from overseeing his own restaurants in Rome and Cape Town, the “King of Carbonara,” chef Luciano Monosilio travels the world consulting for different establishments. Most recently, Monosilio came to the Philippines to consult for Italian favourite A Mano, fortifying their operations as they close in on the opening of their third branch—and he even held a 7-course dinner at A Mano BGC, where lucky guests got to sample the famed carbonara that earned him the title of culinary royalty. Get to know The King of Carbonara, below.

More from this week’s line up:

• Elevate your pasta habit and learn how to pair pasta shapes with the right sauces
• Flavours of My Youth: chef Jorge Mendez on his love for KFC, faux polvoron, and the mothers who moulded his culinary success
• Travel through food and indulge in these soups from around the world this rainy season
• August 2023 Dining Radar: new restaurants, bars, and pop-ups to try this month

Until Next Time,
Lauren Golangco
Tatler Dining Officer, Tatler Philippines

One of the youngest Italian chefs to receive a Michelin star when he was just 27 years old, he shares how Italian cuisine is slowly changing and the role he and his peers play in it.

• Launching this Friday, August 18: Mōdan x Ramen Ron, a special collaboraton set by chefs Jorge Mendez and Tamura-san with a tori gyokai tzukemen and karai karaage with tsukemono
• Filipino-Latin American fine diner Alegria MNL has rolled out all-new lunch experiences including à la carte, an executive set for two, and a 5-course tasting menu
• The Balmori Suites welcomes a new pop-up as Soil Private Dining takes over the space from August 19 to September 24, offering an 8-course dinner menu, 3-course lunch menu, and even afternoon tea