Also in his kitchen are enviable Wolf cooking appliances that feature the most advanced technologies in the market. His rangetop's gas burners not only promises powerful high heat that gives steaks restaurant-quality sears, it can also come down to a low steady flame that's so delicate, it can melt chocolates straight on the pan without burning. He even has the new convection steam oven, that infuses the power of heat and steam—so he can cook a 17-pound turkey for just an hour, when it would take a regular oven three to four. It's the most powerful set of equipment that's worthy of a place in this top chef's home.
 With many dining concepts sprouting like mushrooms, it is important to give a holistic experience to customers in order to stay ahead. “It was also the same consideration that I had in choosing my own kitchen components—a holistic experience. And Focus Global was with me throughout the entire process. The aftersales is simply amazing!” he furthers.
 For Chef Tony Boy, perfection is never an end-goal. His journey is a continuous pursuit of true excellence. The industry has time and again agreed that there is no one out there quite like Tony Boy Escalante, and while there may be many ingredients to his success, one thing is starkly apparent when you step into his kitchen—the best always work with the best.

A striking marble island greets guests entering Chef Tony Boy’s new kitchen. You can imagine it’s stood witness to many hearty feasts, with the home’s resident master chef being an effervescent host. He shares that many of his friends regularly get to enjoy flavorful dishes that pay homage to his roots, and that are testament to his ever-evolving creativity. “My grandparents were responsible for honing my affinity to good food,” he shares. “But my constant travels expose me to different flavors that also influence my art."
 Unlike other restaurateurs who started their careers when they were young, Chef Tony Boy began his at the age of 33 when he took up culinary arts in Australia. Fueled by his appetite for perfection, he soon reaped the rewards of his labor. In 2015, Antonio’s Tagaytay debuted on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants —the first time the country ever made the list. Of course he was happy to have made culinary history, but he was quick to dismiss the idea that the success was his alone. He says having the right team and the right equipment accounted greatly for his accomplishments. “It is important to partner with people who believe in the same things, and who exemplify the same values that you have. The same thing also applies with the appliances that you use,” he continues.
 In his own kitchen, a row of Sub-Zero refrigeration units stand proud, with its classic stainless steel doors that are hard to miss. Coupled with these are his Wolf cooking appliances, with an imposing professional look that sets the tone to the space.

IN THE COMPANY OF THE FINEST

In more ways than one, Chef Tony Boy identifies with Sub-Zero and Wolf. They are all dedicated to quality service, and they put a high premium for precision performance. “With quality equipment, you have less room for errors—and this is important if you want to be the best,” he shares.
 Despite his long list of accolades, people are surprised that Chef Tony Boy is not a fan of the elaborate. He is naturally drawn to the beauty of simplicity. “It is very easy to fall for the notion of complexity in cooking. However, you need to just focus on two main things—the freshness of your ingredients and the quality of your cooking equipment,” he continues.
 Freshness is something Sub-Zero refrigeration takes to heart with its innovations in the field of preservation. Its exclusive dual refrigeration system creates individual cooling environments for the refrigerator and freezer. Food stored in the ref, like produce and cheeses, need cool, moist air to stay fresh; while the freezer section keeps its environment frigid and dry to keep frozen meats longer.

Inside the kitchen of the award-winning chef behind Antonio's Tagaytay.

Chef Florabel Co is in a league of her own. For one, she never had any formal training when it comes to culinary arts aside from her HRM degree, and yet, she single-handedly catapulted Florabel, her restaurant that serves flavorful Filipino comfort dishes, to fame. More than a decade after her initial venture in 2005, she now has 22 restaurants all over key areas in the metro such as Felix, Elias, and Crisostomo to name a few, making food aficionados rejoice with myriads of choices.
 As a person dedicated to her craft, Chef Florabel makes sure that her personal values are evident in all her endeavors, especially when taking care of her own family. “I cook at home all the time. I like to showcase my skills to my husband when we’re home,” she shares candidly. With her unshakeable regard to quality, it should come as no surprise why she only wanted the best for her own kitchen.

A VANGUARD OF GOOD TASTE

"I've worked with different brands and I could say that Sub-Zero and Wolf perfectly complement my lifestyle and they address my needs efficiently. That’s why I decided to have them in my new kitchen," she says. Predominantly done in white and earth tones with chrome accents, her fortress is fitted with top-class kitchen appliances and cooking instruments from Sub-Zero and Wolf.
 "When it comes to performance, I couldn’t wish for anything better than Sub-Zero and Wolf, but what makes them more special is the fact that Focus Global Inc. provides the best after sales service. They are helpful, knowledgeable about their products, and very dependable," she attests.
 To learn more about Chef Florabel Co and her restaurants, visit [www.chefflorabel.ph.](www.chefflorabel.ph.)

Chef Florabel whets your appetite with Sub-Zero and Wolf

As her name suggests, Happy Ongpauco-Tiu sure knows the key to a happy meal. No wonder she now owns a group of companies that handle 5 specialty restaurants and 4 catering services named, “The Happy Concept Group.”
 This chef-entrepreneur grew up in a family whose love for food started one of the country’s most successful restaurant chains, Barrio Fiesta. The fruit didn’t fall too far from the tree when she herself developed a passion for food and decided to pursue a career in the restaurant industry.
 Now a happy mother of three kids and a wife to a supportive husband, her top priority has shifted to the greatest happiness of her family. And her secret to serving food that makes them the happiest goes back to the best cooking advice she has ever received: use the freshest ingredients.

WHAT MAKES CHEF HAPPY HAPPY IN THE KITCHEN?

"In terms of taste and quality of the food, it still boils down to the quality of the ingredients, di ba? If you use the best ingredients, it really provides a big difference," Happy says. But being in a tropical country makes this a challenge. "That's why I like Sub-Zero. My Sub-Zero refrigerator has extended the shelf life of the ingredients crucial to my cooking," she shares. "In my home, the kitchen is my space. Like I told my husband, 'I rule the kitchen, I choose my equipment.' Because this is what I like doing. Aside from this being my favorite hobby, cooking is also my career. So I really have to invest in the best brand. A Sub-Zero refrigerator may cost more but it's worth every centavo as it keeps food fresh longer and withstands the demands of a busy kitchen like mine. Investing in a Sub-Zero is one of the best decisions I ever made."
 To learn more about Happy Ongpauco-Tiu and The Happy Concept Group, visit [www.happyconceptgroup.com.](www.happyconceptgroup.com.)

Food secrets revealed

# Sub-Zero and Wolf's One Of A Kind 360° Virtual Showroom 
Reimagine, redesign, and rediscover your kitchen


The start of the pandemic signaled the beginning of a life spent almost entirely indoors. With Filipinos spending most of their time in their house, it is but natural that a newfound sense of appreciation for it began to emerge. The heart of the home, the kitchen, bore witness to an increase in bonding moments for the family. Memories were relived through favorite dishes in the kitchen, and new ones were made with the latest food trends.

Gastronomic adventures demand comfort and confidence in the kitchen, as many kitchen enthusiasts come to learn. This opportunity to rediscover the kitchen unveiled a previously unknown need: a well-made, [beautifully designed kitchen](/kitchen-gallery) needs quality and long-lasting cooking partners.

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_The spacious showroom features a high ceiling and an easy-on-the-eyes palette of whites, grays and natural wood._

Sub-Zero and Wolf answer the call to provide such high-quality products. The newly renovated Makati showroom, redesigned by Architect Anna Sy of CS Design Consultancy, Inc., features these timeless and supremely durable appliances. The spacious showroom sports a luxurious look that features a high-ceiling, easy-on-the-eyes palette and polished finishes. Its well-planned layout makes it easier for clients to imagine how these appliances would fit into their kitchen addition. In addition, the showroom’s light and bright design allow the luxurious finishes of the products to shine.

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_The interactive environment aims visitors to experience Wolf's oven and cooking ranges, and Sub-Zero's refrigeration units._



In support of taking COVID-19 protocols seriously, it is now easy to recreate the experience of the showroom in the comfort and safety of your own home. The [360-degree virtual showroom](https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=Boe2AFEuzJe&sr=-3.08,-.71&ss=1) of Sub-Zero and Wolf, the first appliance brands in the country, gives the convenience of seeing the displays with the added advantage of these features:


- **EASY NAVIGATION:**  Users can simply click and drag through the interface to explore the different areas of the showroom intuitively.

- **INFORMATIVE TAGS:**  Each appliance on display has a clickable circle tagged with product descriptions and linked to the brands’ official website, so you can have a deeper dive into a specific appliance’s specifications.

- **INTERACTIVE DISPLAYS** : Several units in the showroom open up when a visitor inspects the appliance closer, allowing you to view its interior capacity as well.

- **HANDY MEASUREMENTS:**  A ruler tool is also available if you are interested to find out the exact measurements of a specific product.

- **SHAREABLE LINKS:**  Easily share a specific corner in the showroom that you find interesting with family, friends, or your designer by using the share tool.


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_Sub-Zero prolongs freshness and prevents waste by addressing the three pillars of food preservation: proper humidity, temperature control, and air quality._

Visitors of the virtual showroom can explore the space on their own or book a guided virtual tour with one of the sales designers. Then, through a video call, the sales designers can assist and give more information about each product. Appointments are easy to set up with the brands’ online booking site.

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_The famous Wolf dual fuel range with gas cooking up top and an electric dual convection oven below makes consistently delicious meals in the home almost effortless._

Sub-Zero and Wolf’s newly-renovated, immersive showroom further cements the reality of our new normal-- the kitchen is the heart of the home now more than ever.

Visit our [virtual showroom](https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=Boe2AFEuzJe&sr=-3.08,-.71&ss=1) here or [book an online appointment](https://calendly.com/fgi-kitchen-bookings?utm_source=Rez2Press_Release&utm_medium=Article_CTA&utm_campaign=Calendly_Appointments&utm_content=SZWF) here.





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Sub-Zero and Wolf's One Of A Kind 360° Virtual Showroom





Explore the different models of WOLF DUAL FUEL RANGES to start your journey to guesswork-free cooking! Plan your dream kitchen by booking a tour of our showroom, or by scheduling an online meeting with our sales designers. Click [HERE](https://calendly.com/fgi-kitchen-bookings) set an appointment with us.



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Try our recipe for Grilled Chicken Kebabs! Get the recipe [HERE](/recipes/greek-chicken-kebabs)!



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# Beyond Breakfast with a Griddle 
Go beyond breakfast classics and enjoy the griddle in more ways than one!



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A lot of people get stuck with the notion that you can only cook breakfast food with the griddle. Pancakes, bacon, eggs — those are the staples that come to mind with the mention of this equipment. Most don’t realize that, really, you can do anything on a griddle if you shift your perspective and realize that the griddle is essentially one very large pan. Just about anything that you can cook on a pan, you can do on the griddle! And you have the bonus of more space and mobility, not to mention less dirty pots and pans to clean after a cooking session.



You’ll be glad to know that the griddle option is one of the many possible topside configurations of Wolf’s Dual Fuel Range. Uniting a gas rangetop with the finesse of dual-stacked, sealed burner heat, along with an electric dual convection oven that promises even cooking performance — Wolf’s ranges are spectacular to behold in person. Along with the added configuration options of charbroiler and frenchtop, it’s no wonder many industry experts tout Wolf ranges as professional performance in the home kitchen.



Watch Chef Coleman, Wolf’s New York corporate chef, show a family how to make the most of their Dual Fuel Range’s griddle in the video below.






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Beyond Breakfast with a Griddle





Explore the different models of WOLF OVENS to start your journey to guesswork-free cooking! Plan your dream kitchen by booking a tour of our showroom, or by scheduling an online meeting with our sales designers. Click [HERE](https://calendly.com/fgi-kitchen-bookings) set an appointment with us.



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Explore different dishes you can prepare all at once! Check our recipes page [HERE](/recipes/)!



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# Whole Meal In, Whole Meal Out 
Sit with your guests at dinner parties, instead of slaving away in the kitchen!


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Can you imagine cooking up an entire dinner on your own — ready for 10 people, all at the same time? With a Wolf oven in your kitchen, a feat like that would be a breeze!



The 30-inch oven’s capacious interiors lets you enjoy almost 5.1 cubic feet of interior cooking space, which means you could fit as much as 6 dishes all at once. What’s more is that you actually get to enjoy the company of the people you’re having over for a meal, as opposed to just cooking for them.



How? The 6 dishes you popped in the oven — they’ll all be ready at the same time! With Wolf’s Dual Convection System, two fans circulate the heat inside your oven evenly — which means you don’t have to constantly be in the kitchen, flipping your dishes around because you’re worried the food at the bottom rack will cook too fast while the top rack won’t cook fast enough. With Wolf, you simply place your dishes inside the oven, and walk away. That's easy, guesswork-free cooking!



The key is to prep a day ahead and store everything in your fridge. An hour before dinner, pull out everything and just pop it inside your oven. Then you can go back to your living room and enjoy a glass of wine with your friends. Once the oven sounds its alarm, you’ll have a freshly-cooked, warm meal to share with everyone!




Watch Chef Coleman, Wolf’s corporate chef, demonstrate preparing a multitude of dishes all at once in the video below, and see for yourself how slaving away in the kitchen is a foreign concept, when you have Wolf around!








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