Balesin features tastemakers across their destinations

Alphaland’s Balesin Key launched Balesin Tastemakers, a three-date culinary series that brings distinguished chefs to two of Balesin Key’s prestigious destinations, Balesin Island and Balesin Pines.

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Balesin Key is an exclusive membership that provides member access to three destinations — Balesin Island in Quezon, Balesin City (formerly The City Club) in Makati, and Balesin Pines in Alphaland Baguio Mountain Lodges. This specially curated program started two weeks ago and will run until February 2026.

Alphaland executive vice president for hospitality Alain Borgers shares, "Balesin Tastemakers began with a clear purpose: to bring the country's most dynamic chefs into settings that elevate their craft and reward our members' time. Balesin Tastemakers is a deliberate step for us. Both Balesin Island and Balesin Pines can stand on their own, and the unique experience from each location is best expressed through the menus our guest chefs create in the venue. We are presenting three distinct evenings, each shaped by its location, its ingredients, and our service standards."

The series kicked off with Chef Josh Boutwood, fresh from being minted as the only chef in the Philippines with two Michelin stars for his restaurant helm. His three other restaurants — ember, juniper, and the test kitchen — were also selected for the premier edition of the Michelin Guide Philippines. Guests attended the one-night-only dinner at Toscana Village in Balesin Island in Polilio, Quezon.