Food is a big deal in Filipino culture. No matter the occasion or the number of people at the function, there will always be a spread of food waiting to be enjoyed — usually buffet-style, and usually ...
In 2016, chef Lou Boquila opened Philly’s first modern Filipino restaurant, Perla (his mom’s first name), on East Passyunk Avenue. (I was a server there for four months before joining Philly Mag.) ...