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After the successful launch of his new Beso Beso menu this year, Chef Rob Pengson is ecstatic about his latest culinary endeavor. Both a pop-up and a start-up, CHEF by Rob Pengson is out to defy the constraints of fine dining in the Philippines.

CHEF offers French-European fine dining in its current pop-up location—a spare dining area of his culinary school, the Aleanza Institute, in Makati. It’s right next to Beso Beso Restaurant, giving the spot a speakeasy feel for those exploring this building along Chino Roces Street for the first time.

It’s easy to assume that the chef of CHEF is Pengson himself, but he was quick to let us know that there are others leading this venture with him—Nicey Reyes as chief culinary officer, chef Yancy Ramirez as head of hospitality and guest experiences, and Rachel Rodis as head chef.

Their goal: For their culinary creations to be available anywhere in the Philippines, and not just in their main locat

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Chef Rob Pengson at his new restaurant, Beso Beso.

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CHEF by Rob Pengson serves lunch and dinner from Thursdays to Saturdays until Febru.

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Beso Beso serves dinner from 5:00pm to 10:00pm on Tuesdays to Sundays, and while reservations are suggested, walk-ins are also welcome.

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