What makes a bar the best?
Hello,
Two top establishments, The Curator (34) and Back Room (75), have ranked as the best bars in the Philippines according to the Asia’s 50 Best 2023 listing. Hear from the personalities behind these bars as they share some valuable must-read industry insights with Tatler. While in the mood for cocktails, find out what tipples bartenders order to judge other bars. Lastly, be sure to visit our new guides section on Tatler Dining, where you can find the best tips on where to eat and what to order, plus view everything on our new map mode feature too!
Also in this week’s line up:
- The Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco spotlights culinary tourism as one of the central pillars of the National Tourism Development Plan
- Calling all pizza lovers; find out where to grab the best slices in town
- Toyo Eatery’s chef Jordy Navarra is set to participate in a two-day culinary event in Hong Kong this September
- Bye bye pad thai, learn all about these eight essential Thai noodle dishes
Until Next Time,
Isabel Martel Francisco
Deputy Editorial Director & Dining Editor, Tatler Philippines
Editor’s Picks
What makes a standout bar? The Curator and The Back Room share industry insights
Decorated cocktail (Photo: Unsplash)
We ask David Ong (The Curator) and Volkan Ibil (The Back Room)—what makes a best bar?
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Food tourism among top priorities for DOT, announces Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco. Learn more about what went down at the World Chefs Asian President Forum 2023.
Roganic hosts the Sustainable Champions event with Toyo Eatery, Mume & Labyrinth. Learn about this two-day chef collaboration event in Hong Kong this September.
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Tatler Tidbit
- Re-vamped and re-opening, check out the new Nikkei Nama Rada with refreshed interiors and an updated menu too.
- From August 7th to August 15th, Brasserie on 3 at Conrad Manila will host the Legendary Chefs Series – La Dolce Vita, featuring chef Valerio Pierantonelli from Conrad Singapore Orchard's esteemed Italian Restaurant, Basilico. Two stations at the restaurant’s buffet will spotlight chef Pierantonelli’s Italian creations.
- Stop by The Writers Bar at Raffles Makati to try its Sanso Afternoon Tea, inspired by the brilliance of visual arts, which is on offer until September 6.
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