Cedric Allen Mendoza: Unlearning Perfection at ReCraft Manila
After years shaped by precision and consistency, Cedric Mendoza returns to Manila with a quieter understanding of what bartending can be.
BY Narendra Abhisatya | 30 April 2026
Adriel M. Simorangkir and the Next Chapter of Bimasena
From corporate strategist to Managing and Culinary Director, Adriel M. Simorangkir reshapes Bimasena and The Rooang through a modern Indonesian bistro philosophy built on comfort, heritage, and purposeful leadership.
Ryan Dela Vega and the Gentle Evolution of AQUA
From barback in Dubai to Beverage Manager at AQUA Bangkok, Ryan Dela Vega brings a philosophy of restraint, balance, and people-first hospitality to The Secret Garden menu at Anantara Siam, where cocktails are crafted to feel calm, intentional, and quietly memorable.
