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Receiving the MICHELIN Green Star is a huge honor for us, but it’s also a big responsibility. After 12 years of pushing boundaries and innovating with local ingredients, this recognition feels incredibly motivating, and it gives us the energy we need to take our efforts further.

Our philosophy continues to be redefining luxury through local and endemic produce. While we’re really proud of this journey, we also know there’s always room for growth. This recognition is fueling our passion as we develop our next menu about heirloom rice, and we’re excited to keep moving forward.

However, this is not possible without all your support, and we want to keep on sharing more interesting experiences with you. So please stay tuned next season as we unveil our new menu, taking an even deeper dive into what sustainability truly means for our team. Thank you @michelinguide for acknowledging our vision which fuels our commitment to responsible cooking and innovation.

We never would have thought that we would make it into the MICHELIN Guide within the first year and a half of existence, but here we are. What started as a shared dream of chef Chele Gonzalez Carlo Calma has become our homage to our Spanish culinary heritage, a destination restaurant that embodies our reverence for traditional Spanish cuisine thoughtfully executed with refinement and precise technicality by chef Rodrigo Osorio and maître Irene Fernández.We wish to thank our loyal patrons who appreciate what we do and know that we are always doing our best to make the drive to the restaurant worth your while.

We want to thank the MICHELIN Guide for 1 star ⭐️ recognition, and for the Department of Tourism for seeing the value in bringing the guide to the Philippines. This accolade is only going to drive us to keep improving and to keep aiming higher. From the bottom of our hearts— muchisimas gracias, maraming salamat!

We never would have thought that we would make it into the MICHELIN Guide within the first year and a half of existence, but here we are. What started as a shared dream of chef Chele Gonzalez Carlo Calma has become our homage to our Spanish culinary heritage, a destination restaurant that embodies our reverence for traditional Spanish cuisine thoughtfully executed with refinement and precise technicality by chef Rodrigo Osorio and maître Irene Fernández.We wish to thank our loyal patrons who appreciate what we do and know that we are always doing our best to make the drive to the restaurant worth your while.

We want to thank the MICHELIN Guide for 1 star ⭐️ recognition, and for the Department of Tourism for seeing the value in bringing the guide to the Philippines. This accolade is only going to drive us to keep improving and to keep aiming higher. From the bottom of our hearts— muchisimas gracias, maraming salamat!

Our hearts are bursting with gratitude. We want to thank the @michelinguide for this incredible recognition, and for the Department of Tourism for seeing the value in bringing the guide to the Philippines. We happily accept our 2 stars- one for the restaurant and one green star for our sustainable efforts. and we thank everyone who has worked in the restaurant for the entire 12 years of operation without which this recognition will not be possible, especially chef Chele Gonzalez and his partner in the kitchen chef Carlos Villaflor, as well as head chef Ian Udtujan and longtime manager Anne Bestoso.

Our immense gratitude goes out to Carlo Calma and the entire Calma family for believing in this project since day one.

Gallery by Chele has always been a love letter to the Philippines, and this recognition is not an individual award but something that we share with the whole industry. For all of us in the Philippine restaurant industry, it has been a longtime dream for Michelin to come to our country. We are grateful that Filipino gastronomy is now up there with other countries in Asia, and this only encourages us to keep getting better and to aim higher. Salamat at mabuhay tayong lahat!

An unforgettable dining experience tonight at @gallery.bycheleby chef @chefchelegonzalez in Manila.
Every single dish was spectacular — creativity, technique, balance, texture, and flavor executed at the highest level. There was honestly not one plate I didn’t love.
One of the best dinners I’ve had in a very long time.
The service was equally exceptional and made the entire experience even more memorable.
Congratulations to Chef Chele and the entire team for such an inspiring culinary journey. Bravo. Great company with @alejandrasanchezsugiere @cesarloranka @amy_bliss_ #bachour #bachourinmanila

An unforgettable dining experience tonight at @gallery.bycheleby chef @chefchelegonzalez in Manila.
Every single dish was spectacular — creativity, technique, balance, texture, and flavor executed at the highest level. There was honestly not one plate I didn’t love.
One of the best dinners I’ve had in a very long time.
The service was equally exceptional and made the entire experience even more memorable.
Congratulations to Chef Chele and the entire team for such an inspiring culinary journey. Bravo. Great company with @alejandrasanchezsugiere @cesarloranka @amy_bliss_ #bachour #bachourinmanila

An unforgettable dining experience tonight at @gallery.bycheleby chef @chefchelegonzalez in Manila.
Every single dish was spectacular — creativity, technique, balance, texture, and flavor executed at the highest level. There was honestly not one plate I didn’t love.
One of the best dinners I’ve had in a very long time.
The service was equally exceptional and made the entire experience even more memorable.
Congratulations to Chef Chele and the entire team for such an inspiring culinary journey. Bravo. Great company with @alejandrasanchezsugiere @cesarloranka @amy_bliss_ #bachour #bachourinmanila

An unforgettable dining experience tonight at @gallery.bycheleby chef @chefchelegonzalez in Manila.
Every single dish was spectacular — creativity, technique, balance, texture, and flavor executed at the highest level. There was honestly not one plate I didn’t love.
One of the best dinners I’ve had in a very long time.
The service was equally exceptional and made the entire experience even more memorable.
Congratulations to Chef Chele and the entire team for such an inspiring culinary journey. Bravo. Great company with @alejandrasanchezsugiere @cesarloranka @amy_bliss_ #bachour #bachourinmanila

An unforgettable dining experience tonight at @gallery.bycheleby chef @chefchelegonzalez in Manila.
Every single dish was spectacular — creativity, technique, balance, texture, and flavor executed at the highest level. There was honestly not one plate I didn’t love.
One of the best dinners I’ve had in a very long time.
The service was equally exceptional and made the entire experience even more memorable.
Congratulations to Chef Chele and the entire team for such an inspiring culinary journey. Bravo. Great company with @alejandrasanchezsugiere @cesarloranka @amy_bliss_ #bachour #bachourinmanila

An unforgettable dining experience tonight at @gallery.bycheleby chef @chefchelegonzalez in Manila.
Every single dish was spectacular — creativity, technique, balance, texture, and flavor executed at the highest level. There was honestly not one plate I didn’t love.
One of the best dinners I’ve had in a very long time.
The service was equally exceptional and made the entire experience even more memorable.
Congratulations to Chef Chele and the entire team for such an inspiring culinary journey. Bravo. Great company with @alejandrasanchezsugiere @cesarloranka @amy_bliss_ #bachour #bachourinmanila

An unforgettable dining experience tonight at @gallery.bycheleby chef @chefchelegonzalez in Manila.
Every single dish was spectacular — creativity, technique, balance, texture, and flavor executed at the highest level. There was honestly not one plate I didn’t love.
One of the best dinners I’ve had in a very long time.
The service was equally exceptional and made the entire experience even more memorable.
Congratulations to Chef Chele and the entire team for such an inspiring culinary journey. Bravo. Great company with @alejandrasanchezsugiere @cesarloranka @amy_bliss_ #bachour #bachourinmanila

An unforgettable dining experience tonight at @gallery.bycheleby chef @chefchelegonzalez in Manila.
Every single dish was spectacular — creativity, technique, balance, texture, and flavor executed at the highest level. There was honestly not one plate I didn’t love.
One of the best dinners I’ve had in a very long time.
The service was equally exceptional and made the entire experience even more memorable.
Congratulations to Chef Chele and the entire team for such an inspiring culinary journey. Bravo. Great company with @alejandrasanchezsugiere @cesarloranka @amy_bliss_ #bachour #bachourinmanila

An unforgettable dining experience tonight at @gallery.bycheleby chef @chefchelegonzalez in Manila.
Every single dish was spectacular — creativity, technique, balance, texture, and flavor executed at the highest level. There was honestly not one plate I didn’t love.
One of the best dinners I’ve had in a very long time.
The service was equally exceptional and made the entire experience even more memorable.
Congratulations to Chef Chele and the entire team for such an inspiring culinary journey. Bravo. Great company with @alejandrasanchezsugiere @cesarloranka @amy_bliss_ #bachour #bachourinmanila

An unforgettable dining experience tonight at @gallery.bycheleby chef @chefchelegonzalez in Manila.
Every single dish was spectacular — creativity, technique, balance, texture, and flavor executed at the highest level. There was honestly not one plate I didn’t love.
One of the best dinners I’ve had in a very long time.
The service was equally exceptional and made the entire experience even more memorable.
Congratulations to Chef Chele and the entire team for such an inspiring culinary journey. Bravo. Great company with @alejandrasanchezsugiere @cesarloranka @amy_bliss_ #bachour #bachourinmanila

An unforgettable dining experience tonight at @gallery.bycheleby chef @chefchelegonzalez in Manila.
Every single dish was spectacular — creativity, technique, balance, texture, and flavor executed at the highest level. There was honestly not one plate I didn’t love.
One of the best dinners I’ve had in a very long time.
The service was equally exceptional and made the entire experience even more memorable.
Congratulations to Chef Chele and the entire team for such an inspiring culinary journey. Bravo. Great company with @alejandrasanchezsugiere @cesarloranka @amy_bliss_ #bachour #bachourinmanila

An unforgettable dining experience tonight at @gallery.bycheleby chef @chefchelegonzalez in Manila.
Every single dish was spectacular — creativity, technique, balance, texture, and flavor executed at the highest level. There was honestly not one plate I didn’t love.
One of the best dinners I’ve had in a very long time.
The service was equally exceptional and made the entire experience even more memorable.
Congratulations to Chef Chele and the entire team for such an inspiring culinary journey. Bravo. Great company with @alejandrasanchezsugiere @cesarloranka @amy_bliss_ #bachour #bachourinmanila

An unforgettable dining experience tonight at @gallery.bycheleby chef @chefchelegonzalez in Manila.
Every single dish was spectacular — creativity, technique, balance, texture, and flavor executed at the highest level. There was honestly not one plate I didn’t love.
One of the best dinners I’ve had in a very long time.
The service was equally exceptional and made the entire experience even more memorable.
Congratulations to Chef Chele and the entire team for such an inspiring culinary journey. Bravo. Great company with @alejandrasanchezsugiere @cesarloranka @amy_bliss_ #bachour #bachourinmanila

An unforgettable dining experience tonight at @gallery.bycheleby chef @chefchelegonzalez in Manila.
Every single dish was spectacular — creativity, technique, balance, texture, and flavor executed at the highest level. There was honestly not one plate I didn’t love.
One of the best dinners I’ve had in a very long time.
The service was equally exceptional and made the entire experience even more memorable.
Congratulations to Chef Chele and the entire team for such an inspiring culinary journey. Bravo. Great company with @alejandrasanchezsugiere @cesarloranka @amy_bliss_ #bachour #bachourinmanila

An unforgettable dining experience tonight at @gallery.bycheleby chef @chefchelegonzalez in Manila.
Every single dish was spectacular — creativity, technique, balance, texture, and flavor executed at the highest level. There was honestly not one plate I didn’t love.
One of the best dinners I’ve had in a very long time.
The service was equally exceptional and made the entire experience even more memorable.
Congratulations to Chef Chele and the entire team for such an inspiring culinary journey. Bravo. Great company with @alejandrasanchezsugiere @cesarloranka @amy_bliss_ #bachour #bachourinmanila

An unforgettable dining experience tonight at @gallery.bycheleby chef @chefchelegonzalez in Manila.
Every single dish was spectacular — creativity, technique, balance, texture, and flavor executed at the highest level. There was honestly not one plate I didn’t love.
One of the best dinners I’ve had in a very long time.
The service was equally exceptional and made the entire experience even more memorable.
Congratulations to Chef Chele and the entire team for such an inspiring culinary journey. Bravo. Great company with @alejandrasanchezsugiere @cesarloranka @amy_bliss_ #bachour #bachourinmanila

An unforgettable dining experience tonight at @gallery.bycheleby chef @chefchelegonzalez in Manila.
Every single dish was spectacular — creativity, technique, balance, texture, and flavor executed at the highest level. There was honestly not one plate I didn’t love.
One of the best dinners I’ve had in a very long time.
The service was equally exceptional and made the entire experience even more memorable.
Congratulations to Chef Chele and the entire team for such an inspiring culinary journey. Bravo. Great company with @alejandrasanchezsugiere @cesarloranka @amy_bliss_ #bachour #bachourinmanila

An unforgettable dining experience tonight at @gallery.bycheleby chef @chefchelegonzalez in Manila.
Every single dish was spectacular — creativity, technique, balance, texture, and flavor executed at the highest level. There was honestly not one plate I didn’t love.
One of the best dinners I’ve had in a very long time.
The service was equally exceptional and made the entire experience even more memorable.
Congratulations to Chef Chele and the entire team for such an inspiring culinary journey. Bravo. Great company with @alejandrasanchezsugiere @cesarloranka @amy_bliss_ #bachour #bachourinmanila

TERRA NOVA was a collaborative dinner organized by Michelin Guide, Visa, and UnionBank — a special experience months in the making alongside Chef Gerard from Elements. Together, we explored the richness and potential of Filipino ingredients through the artistry of French cuisine.

The vision was to introduce Chef Gerard to the beautiful produce found across our archipelago and create a menu exclusively for this evening, celebrating unique dishes inspired by these discoveries.

It became a night filled with care, passion, creativity, and thoughtful attention to detail, beautifully blending the cultures of the Philippines, France, and Spain.

Thank you to everyone who made this unforgettable event possible ❤️

@michelinguide
@unionbankph
@visa

At Asador Alfonso, we believe the experience begins long before the first course is served.

After the drive from the city, we wanted our guests to have a space to pause, relax, and reconnect with nature before dinner. Designed by Carlo Calma, “The Lagoon” is an architectural sanctuary nestled within the water, a place where art, design, and nature beautifully coexist.
Here, guests are welcomed with light appetizers and our homemade vermouth as they ease into the evening before entering Asador Alfonso.

We are truly excited to welcome you and share what we do here in our home, one experience, one story, and one memorable meal at a time.

Une soirée VIP avec un chef 2 étoiles Michelin pour la F1? 🏎️🌟​Le rêve est devenu réalité au restaurant @roselysmtl du @fairmontqueene !

J'ai eu le privilège de goûter, vendredi dernier, à un menu dégustation exceptionnel, fruit d'une collaboration unique avec un chef invité détenant 2 étoiles Michelin, @chefchelegonzalez .

Le mélange entre la finesse de la gastronomie québécoise et les vibrantes influences internationales du chef était tout simplement explosif en bouche. ✨

​De l'entrée rafraîchissante au Kinilaw jusqu'au Wagyu fondant à la truffe, chaque plat (surtout avec l'accord vins 🍷) était un véritable chef-d'œuvre.

Merci pour la belle invitation 🏁✨

​#invitation #F1Montreal #MichelinStar #MontrealFoodie #Roselys @agenceinfluence.art @montreal @gpmontreal

Hello, I’m Chele and I want to open this page to share with you much more about who I am.

Everybody knows me as Chef Chele Gonzalez, but actually, I’m a professional DJ since 1997, and my relationship with electronic music started in the early 90’s.

So it’s very much part of myself. It’s also an art expression, and it’s very important in my life.
I want to take this page as an opportunity to share with you what I know, what I like, how I understand electronic music, how many things are around, and how wide and deep it can be.
So, welcome — welcome to Chele Musik.

We are always inspired by the local tradition of kinilaw, and over the years, we have reimagined it through various elaborations using many different ingredients.

For this specific dish, a house-crafted mirin is at the heart of this recipe, created by inoculating glutinous heirloom rice with koji to transform starches into rich, fermentable sugars. We top it with a granita made from the same fermentation to bring a complex acidity that balances the plate. We also use local and endemic produce such as dayap and pili nuts for some texture, and finish it with a touch of local patis for a bit of umami. This is something fresh and vibrant to start your dining experience at Gallery by Chele.

UnionBank, in partnership with Visa, presents The Starcourse Series: Terra Nova — a one-night-only MICHELIN dining experience featuring Chefs Chele Gonzales and Carlos Villaflor of Gallery by Chele, alongside Chef Gerard Villaret of Elements, inspired by Ciel Bleu, Bangkok

The six-course dinner, dubbed TERRA NOVA (“New Earth”), reflects three distinct culinary identities—French, Spanish, and Filipino—converging through unique, often overlooked ingredients from across the archipelago.

More in the link in bio.

UnionBank, in partnership with Visa, presents The Starcourse Series: Terra Nova — a one-night-only MICHELIN dining experience featuring Chefs Chele Gonzales and Carlos Villaflor of Gallery by Chele, alongside Chef Gerard Villaret of Elements, inspired by Ciel Bleu, Bangkok

The six-course dinner, dubbed TERRA NOVA (“New Earth”), reflects three distinct culinary identities—French, Spanish, and Filipino—converging through unique, often overlooked ingredients from across the archipelago.

More in the link in bio.

UnionBank, in partnership with Visa, presents The Starcourse Series: Terra Nova — a one-night-only MICHELIN dining experience featuring Chefs Chele Gonzales and Carlos Villaflor of Gallery by Chele, alongside Chef Gerard Villaret of Elements, inspired by Ciel Bleu, Bangkok

The six-course dinner, dubbed TERRA NOVA (“New Earth”), reflects three distinct culinary identities—French, Spanish, and Filipino—converging through unique, often overlooked ingredients from across the archipelago.

More in the link in bio.

UnionBank, in partnership with Visa, presents The Starcourse Series: Terra Nova — a one-night-only MICHELIN dining experience featuring Chefs Chele Gonzales and Carlos Villaflor of Gallery by Chele, alongside Chef Gerard Villaret of Elements, inspired by Ciel Bleu, Bangkok

The six-course dinner, dubbed TERRA NOVA (“New Earth”), reflects three distinct culinary identities—French, Spanish, and Filipino—converging through unique, often overlooked ingredients from across the archipelago.

More in the link in bio.

UnionBank, in partnership with Visa, presents The Starcourse Series: Terra Nova — a one-night-only MICHELIN dining experience featuring Chefs Chele Gonzales and Carlos Villaflor of Gallery by Chele, alongside Chef Gerard Villaret of Elements, inspired by Ciel Bleu, Bangkok

The six-course dinner, dubbed TERRA NOVA (“New Earth”), reflects three distinct culinary identities—French, Spanish, and Filipino—converging through unique, often overlooked ingredients from across the archipelago.

More in the link in bio.

UnionBank, in partnership with Visa, presents The Starcourse Series: Terra Nova — a one-night-only MICHELIN dining experience featuring Chefs Chele Gonzales and Carlos Villaflor of Gallery by Chele, alongside Chef Gerard Villaret of Elements, inspired by Ciel Bleu, Bangkok

The six-course dinner, dubbed TERRA NOVA (“New Earth”), reflects three distinct culinary identities—French, Spanish, and Filipino—converging through unique, often overlooked ingredients from across the archipelago.

More in the link in bio.

UnionBank, in partnership with Visa, presents The Starcourse Series: Terra Nova — a one-night-only MICHELIN dining experience featuring Chefs Chele Gonzales and Carlos Villaflor of Gallery by Chele, alongside Chef Gerard Villaret of Elements, inspired by Ciel Bleu, Bangkok

The six-course dinner, dubbed TERRA NOVA (“New Earth”), reflects three distinct culinary identities—French, Spanish, and Filipino—converging through unique, often overlooked ingredients from across the archipelago.

More in the link in bio.

UnionBank, in partnership with Visa, presents The Starcourse Series: Terra Nova — a one-night-only MICHELIN dining experience featuring Chefs Chele Gonzales and Carlos Villaflor of Gallery by Chele, alongside Chef Gerard Villaret of Elements, inspired by Ciel Bleu, Bangkok

The six-course dinner, dubbed TERRA NOVA (“New Earth”), reflects three distinct culinary identities—French, Spanish, and Filipino—converging through unique, often overlooked ingredients from across the archipelago.

More in the link in bio.

Abalone Arroz Caldo
Kalinga - Unoy - Kiniing

At the heart of this dish is Unoy rice, an heirloom grain from the mountains of Pasil, Kalinga. Certified by “Slow Food”, a global movement that advocates biological and cultural diversity, Unoy is one of the Philippines' finest rice varieties, grown using responsible practices developed throughout the generations. 🌾✨️💯

This dish bridges local tradition with global culinary techniques featuring rich, umami, and deeply comforting, layered flavors. It highlights a slow-cooked abalone together with a rich broth crafted from lobster heads and shells, Kiniing (smoky Cordilleran pork), a velvety chicken demi-glace, and Unoy rice infused with classic arroz caldo aromatics, such as lemongrass, ginger, and garlic.

My passion for electronic music started in the early 90s — going clubbing and attending underground raves during the birth of house and techno music.
It felt like a natural progression to start playing records myself in 1997 while living in the US. I would often spend hours on Haight Street in San Francisco digging through vinyl in different record stores, discovering sounds that would shape my musical journey for years to come.

This Saturday, May 16, we begin our first vinyl night at @nokal.manila and it feels incredibly special. Joining us is Pablo Bolívar from my hometown, one of the most reputable dj’s in Spain and someone I’ve known and shared music with for more than two decades, together with DJ Kuze from San Francisco.

It feels like everything has come full circle for what promises to be a magical night at Nokal. ✨