AMY BESA: The Trailblazer
For those unfamiliar with names in the Fil-Am food scene, Amy Besa and Chef Romy Dorotan are two very big ones. Before there was…
AILEEN SUZARA: The Educator
Aileen Suzara, 31, is a Bay Area-based natural chef who focuses on sustainable foods and who works to encourage healthier eating by teaching garden…
DALE TALDE: The Contender
Bravo TV’s Top Chef will return in December for its 13th season, but it was in Season 4 in 2008 that viewers were introduced…
FILIPINO FOOD 101 for BEGINNERS
For those who are not familiar with Filipino cuisine and Tagalog terminology, we’ve provided you with a cheat cheat. (Note: while Tagalog is the official language…
Filipino American Food: Finally, The Next Big Thing?
Back in 2012, bizarre foods aficionado Andrew Zimmern predicted Filipino food would be the next big thing, as if it were some burgeoning food…
CHASE VALENCIA: The Brother Act
There have been quite a few trends gaining traction in the L.A. culinary scene. Filipino food and pop-up dinners are among two of them….
YANA GILBUENA: The Globetrotter
Yana Gilbuena may be petite, but she has a large, ebullient personality. Her laughter fills a room, and her voice is expressive and melodic….
PJ QUESADA: The Movement
By day, PJ Quesada serves as Vice President for his family’s 46-year-old company, Ramar Foods, manufacturers of frozen Asian cuisine (think Orientex and Magnolia Ice…