He is crossing culinary borders amid TV buzz and personal stakes as celebrity chef Jordan Andino mixes judge duties, a Manila restaurant launch, and fatherhood in one high-stakes fall season.
At a Glance
- Jordan Andino will judge two seasonal baking series on Canada’s Flavour Network this fall.
- He plans to open a new restaurant, Union, in Manila on November 8, 2025.
- Andino continues as Culinary Director at Continuum, a luxury wellness club in New York City.
- He trained at top-tier establishments including The French Laundry and Jean-Georges.
- He emphasizes fatherhood and attributes his drive to his immigrant parents.
Andino’s Baking Show Double Feature
This fall, Jordan Andino will appear as a judge on Halloween Bakeshop and Holiday Bakeshop, airing on Canada’s Flavour Network. Contestants will compete for a $25,000 prize in each show, with Andino joined by actress Lauren Ash as host and fellow judge Kareem “Mr. Bake” Queeman. Known for his upbeat personality and refined palate, Andino admits the judging role forced him to be “brutally honest” amid fierce talent.
A New Chapter in Manila
In a strategic culinary pivot, Andino is launching Union in Manila on November 8, 2025, alongside chef Francis Tolentino. The new venture underscores his roots and a desire to explore Filipino cuisine on a deeper level. This move follows the closures of his U.S. restaurants, Flip Sigi and Carriage House, signaling a consolidation of effort toward international projects and media-forward culinary branding.
Continuum, Cornell, and Commitment
Andino remains Culinary Director at Continuum, an exclusive wellness club in Greenwich Village, NYC. A graduate of Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration, his training pedigree includes The French Laundry, Jean-Georges, and Spago. But beyond accolades, his proudest role is father to his 2-year-old daughter Malou. He credits his Filipino immigrant parents for instilling his relentless work ethic, saying he wants to raise his daughter to be “thoughtful, caring, proactive, ambitious, driven, loving and considerate.”
Andino now balances global aspirations with grounded values, making this fall’s dual premieres and restaurant debut more than just professional milestones—they’re proof of a chef evolving with purpose.
