Meet chef de cuisine Gaël Kubler now at The Peninsula
A new perspective can truly bring a refreshed feel and renewed appreciation to something we already know and love. The Peninsula Manila welcomed a bright addition to their culinary team at the beloved Old Manila with chef de cuisine, Gaël Kubler. Under his eager yet watchful and highly trained eye, the restaurant’s menu has been revamped. Since he has moved to the Philippines, Kubler dedicated time to finding the best local and global ingredients to suit his creations. With global training in top-tier kitchens under Michelin-starred establishments, we are eager to see Kubler's continued development and the future of Old Manila.
More from this week’s lineup:
- Béchamel, velouté, espagnole, hollandaise, and tomato—here's how these five French sauces have defined one of the world’s most sophisticated gastronomy
- Learn how to set up the perfect boodle fight with tips from expert chefs and caterers
- ARC Spirits' Full Circle Craft Distillery is open for tours and tastings
- Treat yourself or impress your friends by ordering off-menu dishes from 38 restaurants on the Tatler Dining Guide 2023
Cheers,
Isabel Martel Francisco
Deputy editorial director & dining editor
Tatler Philippines
Editor’s Picks
Old Manila welcomes new Chef de Cuisine: Gaël Kubler
Old Manila chef de cuisine Gael Kubler (Photo courtesy of Old Manila)
The thirty-something Alsatian breathes new life into The Peninsula Manila’s 47-year-old fine dining restaurant, drawing flavours from his travels, his training under a 3 Michelin-starred chef, and his grandma’s cooking.
MORE DINING STORIES
These are the must-try secret menu items from 38 of the country’s top restaurants in the Tatler Dining Guide 2023.
When indulging in kamayan or a boodle fight, heed these tips and tricks from chefs JP Anglo, Florabel Co-Yatco, Dedet dela Fuente and Happy Ongpauco-Tiu.
Do you know the 5 French mother sauces that define the beloved European cuisine?
Full Circle Craft Distillers opens up their vodka and gin distillery in Calamba, Laguna for immersive tour experiences.
Tatler Tidbit
- Have you tried 12/10’s Panko Pussy menu? Available from 12pm to 4pm, the playful selection of daytime bites includes spicy tuna, fish sando, lamb curry, and more
- Head to Power Plant Mall on November 20-26 to catch Bites & Delights, the latest in Rockwell’s holiday fairs featuring likes of Bombvinos, Jabroni’s, and Sobra MNL
- This November 23-26 and November 30-December 3, Toka Wine will host Fresca: a pop-up pasta bar by chef Francesco D'Arrigo
- Good Cookie has launched their holiday collection with exciting new flavours like cookie butter, maple pecan, and pumpkin spice, now available to order online
- Mecha Uma, Bruce Rickett’s groundbreaking Japanese chef’s table restaurant, will be holding its final service on the 30th of December as he prepares to open his new concept, Iai in 2024
Around Asia
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HONG KONG | Celebrity chef Mauro Colagreco to open Plaisance, a three-storey concept in Hong Kong this year.
