There are those whose influences cut through decades— Sylvia Reynoso-Gala and her iconic Reynoso Cooking School that has been up for 47 years now; Glenda Barretto, the woman behind the legendary restaurant Via Mare; Myrna Segismundo, whose work in food and development merge into one; and Amy Besa and Romy Dorotan, pioneers known for bringing Filipino cuisine into the international spotlight—and rightfully so.