Fascinating food tour of Manila. I visited on an invite trip. Certainly didn’t go to such interesting places. As it was a while ago now I think restaurants that focus on local produce and sustainability might have been thin on the ground perhaps. We felt safe enough to wander round the Makati district where we were staying but warned not to elsewhere as too dangerous because of crime. Did you get a sense of this?
The walled city is almost actually cordoned off for tourists only.
Anyway, that fish looks amazing, calamansi is a delicious citrus fruit (thanks for reminder) and I love your watermelon bag!
Your excellent guide makes me want to return to Manila. Thanks Sam
Fascinating food tour of Manila. I visited on an invite trip. Certainly didn’t go to such interesting places. As it was a while ago now I think restaurants that focus on local produce and sustainability might have been thin on the ground perhaps. We felt safe enough to wander round the Makati district where we were staying but warned not to elsewhere as too dangerous because of crime. Did you get a sense of this?
The walled city is almost actually cordoned off for tourists only.
Anyway, that fish looks amazing, calamansi is a delicious citrus fruit (thanks for reminder) and I love your watermelon bag!
Your excellent guide makes me want to return to Manila. Thanks Sam
Hey Sally. Very safe, but we didn't leave Makati. From what we were told, security has improved over the years. Chef JP gave me a bottle of calamansi that I must try. Perhaps you can get it in the UK? BTW, I just came across this article that gives a mention to Gail Mejia (ex Baker & Spice) and thought of you! x https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/article/2024/aug/22/gails-bakery-middle-class-england-political-upmarket-chain-libdems