CONTRIBUTORS

GRACE BARBERS BAJA

A wife, a mother of three, a passionate cook and an avid traveller, Grace is in constant search for the best dining experiences here and abroad. She shares her musings and cravings through her blog, TheSpoiledMummy (www.thespoiledmummy.com).

GIGI BAUTISTA

Despite her hectic schedule helming a full-service international event management company, Gigi continuously explores exotic destinations and delights epicurean discoveries.

STEPHANIE ZUBIRI CRESPI

TV presenter, food writer, blogger, and wine enthusiast Stephanie recently published her first and very well-received book, Feast With Me. She also completed her WSET level 3 last year and launched her wine blog, wine-lips.com. Crazy about ethnic and world cuisine, she can enjoy a cheap and cheerful pho ga in Ho Chi Minh’s Ben Tanh market just as much as a perfectly cooked baby lamb chop at Joel Robuchon.

BOBBY CUENCA

A business executive with several years in the real estate, mining, and international commodities business and not to mention his decade-long stint in the hotel industry, Bobby sure knows his food and pours well.

CARMINA MAPA-DEL ROSARIO

Carmina's food-centric career and love for cooking stems from a childhood of enjoying family meals around the table with great food and love. Before her catering business, The Crazy Cook, she opened her first restaurant , Bangkok Wok, in Davao. Today, she travels around the Philippines and beyond with her family to experience the best of both worlds.

JOANNA PREYSLER FRANCISCO

A huge supporter of all things local, Joanna believes that with ample support and exposure, Filipinos can compete in the global arena, be it for food, the arts, design, and a lot more. Add to that, she certainly loves to wine and dine.

CHIT JUAN

A coffee advocate and a champion of sustainability especially for food, the co-proprietor of the proudly Filipino ECHOstore, Chit makes sure to chronicle her journeys and food discoveries from all corners of the globe.

RICHIE LERMA

Richie's well-rounded taste in food and wine was honed through his many years spent in various fields, the arts, and advertising worlds included.

EDWARD NGO

A globetrotter at heart, Edward dreams of visiting every single country on earth. He considers sisig to be one of the greatest culinary inventions known to man.