Embark on a culinary adventure at the Ultimate Taste Test 2023!
We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your participation in evaluating and providing constructive feedback to the talented food entrepreneurs, helping us uncover Manila’s next culinary sensation.
#UTT2023 is an exclusive event, bringing together 250 renowned chefs, food bloggers, media personalities, food entrepreneurs, and VIP guests to rate, provide feedback, and support the culinary aspirations of Manila’s food innovators.
To ensure a seamless and enriching experience, here are some valuable tips and guidelines for the Ultimate Taste Test Masters Edition 2023:
About the Ultimate Taste Test Legacy
ULTIMATE TASTE TEST 2023 (Masters Edition)
📆: November 29, 2023, Wednesday
⏰: 12.00 nn to 8:00pm right after The Choice Awards 2023 (10:00am to 12:00nn)
🏢: Gallery MiraNila by The Blue Leaf, Mira Nila Heritage Estate
Official Hashtag: #UTT2023
This is the 5th UTT Masters Event and the 15th consecutive year of Ultimate Taste Test!
For the past 15 years, Our Awesome Planet’s Ultimate Taste Test has been the incubator and launching platform for many of today’s most popular and influential food entrepreneurs. They all started out as home businesses, and thanks to the publicity and exposure from their participation in the UTT, they have become very successful brands.
Among the Ultimate Taste Test success stories are Pepita’s Kitchen, from the Lechon Diva, Dedet de la Fuente; Carmen’s Best, the Best Ice Cream in Manila; the internationally renowned Risa Chocolates by Pamela Cinco; and Bhest Lasagna, rated #1 Best Beef Lasagna in Manila.
The winners of Ultimate Taste Test 2022 are (ranked based on average rating):
- @Flourpotmanila | Mazapan de Pili Cheesecake & Bleu Cheese Rolls by Chef Rhea 4.32
- @theblueapronph | Best Poke Tacos in Manila by Chef Ina 4.10
- @ticxs | Best Seafood Kare Kare in Manila! 4.06
- @karabelladairy | Best Liqueur Gelato Collaboration 4.05
- @Cocina.Murriel | Best Heirloom Smoked Ham in Manila! 4.04
- @croissantladyph | Best Croissaymada in Manila by Donnatela 4.03
- @cakes.bylouise | Best 80’s Chocolate Cake & Prune Cake! 3.99
- @cargofishph | Best Fish & Chips in Manila! 3.99
- @mangcesar | Best Angus Litson Baka in Manila! 3.95
- @homemadebyrita.ph | Best Pecan Pies in Manila 3.92
- @amarelacucinapizzaph | Best Pizza and Chili Honey Sauce 3.90
Drinks:
@destilerialimtuaco | Mint Cacao Chip and Barako Mudslide 3.99
@vidaphilippnes | Zero Calorie, Sugar, Coloring Drink 3.92
Check out the UTT 2022 winners: Announcing…. Ultimate Taste Test 2022!
1. Pace yourself and savor each bite.
Don’t rush through the experience; instead, savor the flavors and appreciate the creativity of each dish and its story.
Carefully select the items that pique your curiosity, and savor each one before moving on to the next.
2. Approach the drinks with moderation.
Use the drinks to clean your palate and savor it in between bites.
3. Dare you to try the best chili makers from the Philippine Hot Sauce Club.
Best to undertake the chili tasting when you are mentally prepared to fully appreciate the flavors of each product.
4. Rate the food immediately
Trust your instincts and let your palate guide you. Rate the dishes that truly capture your culinary imagination and support those you believe deserve to shine in this year’s UTT.
5 – Awesome! I would recommend it!
4 – Love it!
3 – We had a good time
2 – It is OK
1 – Thanks, but it could be better
5. Allot 1-2 hours to complete the Taste Test
Optimize your Ultimate Taste Test experience by attending during lunch, merienda, or dinner time. Connect with your food industry friends and savors the culinary delights together.
Live an Awesome Life,
Founder, www.OurAwesomePlanet.com
Disclosure: Our Awesome Planet is the Founder of the Ultimate Taste Test series. I wrote this article with my biases, opinions, and insights.