Archive for October, 2008

October 30th, 2008

A Day with Bobby Chinn

me and chef
me and chef

There is something weird about this month, we’ve been having international food icons dine at Cafe Ysabel! Our house restoration must’ve opened up some sort of magnet and I’m just loving it. Last Tuesday, World Cafe Asia’s host, Chef Bobby Chinn came over to Cafe Ysabel to film, eat and have a few crazy drinks with the students and chefs (he also came over the night before). Yes, Chef Bobby Chinn is also in Manila, and I think he’s having a book signing on Friday.

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October 27th, 2008

Anthony Bourdain visits Cafe Ysabel!

anthony bourdain came to our restaurant!
anthony bourdain came to our restaurant!

YES. Yes and yes. These pictures are real. Anthony Bourdain is in Manila. I still feel a little light headed from what happened. The big secret was — Anthony Bourdain…pure inspiration, was coming over to Cafe Ysabel to try out some Filipino dishes by Dad. Even Juday was star-struck (and to think she’s already a huge star to begin with)!  I mean who wouldn’t be?!

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