As the chef and co-owner of modern French restaurant Metronome, chef Miko Calo is highly regarded for her fine Franch fare—think heavenly foie gras tarts and delicious lobster spaghettini. Now, Calo has teamed up with RJ Galang and husband-and-wife duo Paolo and Laveena Clavecilla to open a strikingly different concept: Taqueria Franco. Located in Salcedo Village, the casual taco spot highlights chef Calo’s playful side as she translates her French sensibilities to tacos, tostadas and more, complete with an exciting cocktail menu to boot.

Tatler Dining was granted an exclusive sneak preview of the soon-to-open restaurant—read more about it, below.

More from this week’s lineup:

• What’s in your kitchen? Spice cabinet essentials, according to chefs
• New at The Balmori Suites: Soil Private Dining, the newest pop-up at the Rockwell space
• From cloud kitchens to meal plan delivery services—Kraver’s Group expands with its newest acquisition
• Three top bartenders explore the concept of ‘home’ at Tres Papas: Homecoming with Don Papa Rum

Cheers,
Lauren Golangco
Dining Officer, Tatler Philippines

Tatler Dining’s Chef of the Year 2022 teams up with cousin RJ Galang for the soon-to-open Salcedo Village hotspot.

• A Mano makes its way to Quezon City with the opening of its third branch, located at Gateway Mall 2, Araneta
• Members-only wine club Cork Elite introduces the Cork Elite Dining Series: exclusive chef-driven dinner events, kicking off with a two-night tasting menu experience this September 8 and 9 with chef Barry Quek, featuring wine pairings with M. Chapoutier. Not a member? The dinner on September 9 is open to the public!
• The Bombvinos Bodega, a wine bar featuring bottles from the natural wine shop and small plates by chef Don Baldosano, is now on soft opening
• Today, September 6, Hapag launches their ‘Greatest Hits’ menu: a thoughtful curation highlighting some of their most recognisable creations from 2017 to present
• Kiwami is now open at Alabang Town Center, bringing you ramen, tempura, katsu, yakitori, and more, all under one house