Iloilo Gastronomy Book Wins Prestigious Gourmand Award

Iloilo Gastronomy Book Wins the Prestigious Gourmand Awards!

Iloilo City continues to shine on the global stage of gastronomy! The book “Gastronomic Expressions of Our City, Iloilo: Nature, Culture, and Geography” has been recognized at the 31st Gourmand Cookbook Awards 2025, winning Best in the World in its category: B25 UNESCO City of Gastronomy Book, Best Publishers Series.

“Instead of simply sharing Ilonggo recipes, it offers a multifaceted, deeply academic, philosophical, historical, and cultural exploration of Filipino Gastronomy via Iloilo's foodways and culture,” Ige Ramos, Conceptual Framework and Creative Director said.

“This beautiful volume is more than a book; it's a love letter to Iloilo's rich culinary heritage, a celebration of the land, sea, and people who make our city's gastronomy truly extraordinary. From our endemic ingredients to the hands that cultivate and cook them, every page tells the story of what makes us a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy,” Iloilo City Government said in a statement.

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Iloilo Gastronomy Book was honored by the prestigious Gourmand World Cookbook Awards, which announced it as a finalist in its category. This achievement recognizes the book's importance in documenting the culinary heritage of the Ilonggo people. The book is known for weaving together stories, traditions, and recipes that showcase the region's diverse flavors. 

• The Iloilo Gastronomy Book was named a finalist for its contribution to preserving Ilonggo culinary heritage.
• It has been recognized for its role in documenting the region's traditions, landscapes, and communities through food.
• The book was a finalist in its category at the 31st Gourmand Awards.
• This award highlights the growing global appreciation for regional Filipino cuisines and cultures.
• The book serves as both an archive and a celebration of Iloilo's unique gastronomic identity. 
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