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Writing the Senses: An Introduction to Food Writing

By Toni Potenciano
1 Session
July 26, 2026
10AM to 12NN
2F Comuna bldg, 238 Pablo Ocampo Sr. Ext, Makati City, 1203, Metro Manila

How do you write about food other than saying it’s delicious? Let’s integrate memory, culture, place, and the stories that gather around a meal. Writer and restaurateur Toni Potenciano explores journalistic and personal essay approaches to food writing, from researching a dish to translating sensory experiences into compelling prose. Turn your favorite flavors and food memories into pieces that are suitable for publication or pitching. 

This class may be taken for PHP 1500.

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Toni Potenciano

Toni Potenciano is a Manila-based writer and partner and creative director at Kodawari, a casual Japanese restaurant. She writes essays and profiles on art, design, and culture, with work appearing in Rolling Stone Philippines, Vogue Philippines, L’Officiel Philippines, Eater, and Out of Print.
Toni Potenciano

By the end of this session, you will...

Understand different approaches to food writing and research

Practice writing sensory details that go beyond taste

Develop a food-centered essay or article idea

Learn how to shape a piece on food for publication or pitching

This class is for…

  • Writers interested in food, culture, and personal essays
  • People who want to write about their favorite dishes and memories
  • Beginners curious about journalism, creative nonfiction, and magazine writing
  • Anyone looking for new ways to tell stories through the senses

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Writing the Senses: An Introduction to Food Writing

How do you write about food other than saying it’s delicious? Let’s integrate memory, culture, place, and the stories that gather around a meal. Writer and restaurateur Toni Potenciano explores journalistic and personal essay approaches to food writing, from researching a dish to translating sensory experiences into compelling prose. Turn your favorite flavors and food memories into pieces that are suitable for publication or pitching. 

This class may be taken for PHP 1500.

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