During my short homecoming to the Philippines over the holidays, a recommendation that I constantly heard from nearly everyone I met was to visit Chef RV's Cafe, south of the Metro. Its owner is RV Manabat — a culinary star and one of the country's most influential content creators. Filipinos from all over the country and around the world carve out time to visit his cafe in Biñan, Laguna, not just to try his delicious baked goods — including the famed queso de bola cheesecake and bibingka — but also to catch a glimpse of the warmhearted chef.
A seasoned chef, restaurateur, culinary teacher, and award-winning cookbook author, Manabat has revolutionized what it means to be both a culinary artist and a content creator.
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