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Chef Miggy Moreno becomes 1st Tausug chef with Michelin Bib Gourmand distinctions
Chef Miguel "Miggy" Cabel Moreno, a Tausug and Zamboangueño, has become the first Tausug chef to receive two Michelin Bib Gourmand distinctions for his restaurants, Palm Grill and Cabel, placing Mindanao on the global culinary map.
Palm Grill, with a branch in Diliman, Quezon City, specializes in Southern Mindanaoan cuisine, with highlighted dishes including Tiyula Itum and The Dulang.
Cabel, located in Manila near Malacanang, serves Filipino heritage cuisine such as Ukoy and Piyanggang Manok.
The Bib Gourmand distinction recognizes restaurants that offer high-quality food at affordable prices.
Chef Miggy considers these awards a significant validation of his efforts to represent Tausug culture, the ZamBaSulTa region, and Mindanaoan cuisine, dedicating them to his team, the people of Zamboanga, Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Tausug, Zamboangueños, Mindanaoans, and the Philippines.
He stated that the recognition honors the hands, time, and faith of those who came before him.
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