Manila's 'best restaurants' namedabs-cbnNEWS.com 12/03/2010
MANILA, Philippines - The Manila's Best Kept Restaurant Secrets (MBKRS) awards, inspired by the best-selling book of the same title, recognizes this year's most excellent chefs and best dining spots in the metro.
The winners were announced last November 24 in an awarding ceremony at the Enderun Colleges' Culinary Center in Taguig City.
This year's list was a combination of old favorites and newcomers -- from world-renowned fine dining restaurant Antonio's in Tagaytay and the rustic Galileo Enoteca in Mandaluyong to the newly opened L'Incontro Ristorante Italiano in Makati City.
Antonio's Restaurant. Photo from www.antoniosrestaurant.ph.
People's Palace in Makati City was, indeed, Manila's favorite culinary destination as it bagged the People's Choice distinction in this year's MBKRS awards.
Chef-owner Antonio Escalante (of Antonio's) received the Best Chef award while Margarita Fores (of Cibo and Lusso) was given the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Sunshine and Rob Pengson were recognized as MBKRS awards' Best Emerging Talent this year for their restaurant, The Goose Station, which won this year's Newcomer restaurant award.
Grilled veal chop from L'Incontro Ristorante Italiano.Below is the full list of winners in this year's MBKRS awards:
Best Italian Restaurant:
L’Incontro Ristorante Italiano Best French Restaurant: La Regalade French Bistro
Best Spanish Restaurant: Cirkulo Restaurant
Best Japanese Restaurant: Tsukiji
Best Chinese Restaurant: Peking Garden
Best Continental Cuisine:
Antonio's Best Thai Restaurant:
AzuThai Best Filipino Restaurant: Café Juanita
Best Middle Eastern Restaurant: Ziggurat Cuisine
Best Korean Restaurant: Korean Garden Restaurant
Best Indian Restaurant: Kashmir
Best Central European Restaurant: Mickey’s Delicatessen
Best Specialty Cuisine: Cyma Greek Taverna
Best Steakhouse: Mamou
Best Bistro: Apartment 1B Gourmet Comfort Food
Best Restaurant/Bar: The Establishment
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/09/09/10/sashimi-different-biteBest Enoteca: Galileo Enoteca
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/02/09/10/tried-and-tested-valentines-day-hotspotsBest Fusion Cuisine: Kai
Best Wine List: Masseto Wine Bar and Restaurant
Best Burger Joint: Brother’s Burger Bonifacio High Street
Best Dessert, Ice Cream and Cake Shop: Bizu Patisserie
Best Newcomer: The Goose Station
Best Hotel Restaurant: International Buffet: Circles (Makati Shangri-La)
Best Hotel Restaurant: Fine Dining: Cicou (Hotel Céleste)
Best Hotel Restaurant: Specialty Cuisine: Inagiku (Makati Shangri-La)
Best Hotel Bar: Martinis (Mandarin Oriental)
