Everyone's a Critic

In episode 3, we welcome special guest Bettina Makalintal from Eater to talk about why food culture is so important to Filipinos in the diaspora. Moving beyond typical takes that focus on the "food, family, fun" trifecta that frames us as enthusiastic eaters, we are interested in how Filipinos in N. America and around the world have honed a critical sensibility, our own set of pronounced tastes, and a penchant for giving candid feedback. About our guest: Bettina Makalintal is a senior reporter at Eater, covering national trends in dining and food culture. She was born in the Philippines, raised outside Philadelphia, and currently lives in Brooklyn. Previously, she was an associate print editor at Bon Appétit and a staff writer at Vice's Munchies.