Restaurateur and chef Margarita Fores dies at 65
Margarita Fores’ son Amado Fores confirms the restaurateur’s passing.

Restaurateur and chef Margarita Forés has passed away at the age of 65.

Margarita’s son, Amado Forés, confirmed the sad news via an Instagram post on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

His message read: “Dear Friends and Family,

“It is with a heavy heart that I share the sudden passing of my Mom, Margarita A. Forés.

“Our family is mourning this unexpected loss, and we kindly ask for your prayers during this time. We will be able to share more in due time.

“With gratitude, Amado”

Amado did not specify the cause of his mother’s death or the date she passed away.

Amado did not specify the cause of her mother’s death or the date of her passing.

But just yesterday, February 10, Margarita posted a photo taken from her suite at The Upper House in Hong Kong.

There were reports that the restaurateur-chef was found unresponsive inside her hotel room after failing to show up for a scheduled lunch meeting.

There has been no confirmation of this report yet.

Meanwhile, in Amado’s comments section, several celebrities such as Charlene Gonzalez, Gabbi Garcia, Georgina Wilson, Mark Nicdao, Agot Isidro, Rajo Laurel, and Rachel Peters offered their condolences.WHO WAS MARGARITA FORÉS?

Margarita Forés was named Asia’s Best Female Chef in 2016.

It was 1997 when she opened Cibo, a casual Italian restaurant that immediately became a hit with customers.

After this, Margarita also opened her other restaurants Pepato, Lusso, Grace Park, as well as the catering business Cibo de M.

Margarita is the granddaughter of tycoon J. Amado Araneta, who developed the 35-hectare Araneta Center in Cubao, Quezon city, and of prominent surgeon Dr. Jose Y. Forés, one of the founders of the Makati Medical Center.

Her parents are Raul Forés and Maria Lourdes Araneta.