Editor’s Note

Now on its 11th year, we are pleased to bring you the latest edition of Philippine Tatler Best Restaurants Guide 2014 (BRG), presented in an all-new format that follows the revamp of our sister Tatler guides across the region.

With the Philippine economy in an upswing, the country's dining scene continues to grow by leaps and bounds, not only in Metro Manila but across the archipelago’s key cities. Perusing this year’s guide is like having a personal maître d’ by your side. BRG 2014 provides a comprehensive review of more than 150 of the Philippines' top dining establishments (p. 55) with comments on each of the restaurants’ signature dishes, as well as insider tips from the Philippine Tatler’s panel of reviewers on how best to experience any given establishment.

We would also like to recognise those who work behind the scenes to give diners a truly memorable experience in our new Best Of Awards section. (p. 48) For the inaugural awards, we have handed out accolades for Best New Restaurant with Inventive Cuisine, Best Chef, Best Gourmet Comfort Food, Best Wine List, Best Buffet, and Best Resort Setting.

Along with the burgeoning food scene, wine lists in Metro Manila are also better than ever. Our top wine recommendations for 2014 by respected Manila oenophiles (p. 15), as well as a special feature on Bordeaux vineyards (P. 20), will surely appeal to many wine enthusiasts.

Just like our guide book, the Philippine Tatler Dining website has also received a facelift. Click on www.philtatlerdining.com, the perfect companion to BRG, to find out more about this year's roster of restaurants, bars and chefs. We also invite you to join the conversation on the dynamically evolving local culinary scene by using the hashtag #tatlerdiningph whenever you dine at any of Philippine Tatler's Best Restaurants.

We wish you a delicious experience as you leaf through these pages and savour the wonderful flavours on offer at any of the establishments in the Philippine Tatler Best Restaurants Guide 2014.

Mia Borromeo Special Projects Editor