EPISODE · Dec 12, 2025 · 38 MIN
How teamwork led to Gallery by Chele’s first Michelin star
from Power Talks with Pia Arcangel
“The winner of that night was really the Philippines.” Chef Chele Gonzalez, the DJ-turned-culinary driving force behind Gallery by Chele, could not have been happier for the Philippines. Along with several establishments, Gallery by Chele received a classic Michelin star and a green star last October for upholding gastronomic excellence and environmental integrity—a first for the country.Chef Chele, along with sous chef Carlos Villaflor, shares his take on how “patience, hard work, and sacrifice” go a long way in the culinary industry.Join Pia Arcangel as she not only plates meals with Michelin-starred chefs but also delves into their childhood and how they discovered their passion for cooking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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“The winner of that night was really the Philippines.” Chef Chele Gonzalez, the DJ-turned-culinary driving force behind Gallery by Chele, could not have been happier for the Philippines. Along with several establishments, Gallery by Chele received a classic Michelin star and a green star last October for upholding gastronomic excellence and environmental integrity—a first for the country.Chef Chele, along with sous chef Carlos Villaflor, shares his take on how “patience, hard work, and sacrifice” go a long way in the culinary industry.Join Pia Arcangel as she not only plates meals with Michelin-starred chefs but also delves into their childhood and how they discovered their passion for cooking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How teamwork led to Gallery by Chele’s first Michelin star
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