This photo-led story reveals the invisible work that made the inaugural Michelin Guide Ceremony in the Philippines look effortless: days of setup, technical run-throughs, crew briefings, and a history-filled foyer showcasing Michelin stars, criteria, and global reach as the Guide prepared to launch in Manila in 2025.

From a buzzing foyer of media and culinary icons to an after-party catered by Michelin-starred chefs, this visual diary follows one guest’s night at the Michelin Guide Philippines awards. Browse intimate chef selfies and close-ups of every plate she tasted, plus a downloadable lineup of who cooked what.

Filipina in a Southern Kitchen Discussion “Here in Louisiana, we start most of our dishes with the Holy Trinity – green bell peppers, celery and onions,” states JoAnne, my mom-in-law (MIL), as she tips the bowl of the diced trilogy into a colossal heritage cast …

Welcome!  This practical guide will give you a quick overview of Be With Mia—what you’ll find here and how to get the most out of the blog. After many delays, I’m finally excited to launch this blog. It’s still a work in progress, but I’m …