The founder of Cibo and many other names, Margarita Fores was a legendary pioneer who helped shape the landscape of Filipino dining
A pioneer who shaped the landscape of Filipino dining and placed the country on the global gastronomic map, Margarita, known for her unwavering dedication to her craft, leaving behind a legacy that will be felt in every kitchen, in every restaurant, and in every loyal customer whose favorite dishes were of hers.Born into the Araneta family on March 23, 1959, Margarita initially pursued a degree in accountancy, but fate had other plans.
“I came back home and spent nearly a decade sharing my new-found passion, cooking in people’s homes, slowly learning the ropes of a career in the food industry,” she wrote onMargarita was not just a chef; she was a force of nature. At 65 years old, she still moved with the same energy and enthusiasm from the time she opened her first restaurant in 1997 — modern-casual Italian household name Cibo in Glorietta, Makati City. Prior to Cibo, she launched Cibo di M.
Margarita agreed that the award also means a lot to female chefs. “When I started in 1987, there were no female chefs in the kitchen of the Hyatt, where I did my first food festival. And I love the fact that today, when you look at all the kitchens, there are just as many females as men in the kitchen,” she said.
a two-story restaurant at Ayala Triangle Gardens that would serve as a love letter to her 37-year career.
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