Sonny Thakur

Co-Founder, GRID Photo Editor

Sonny is the Photo Editor at GRID. His images have appeared in Rogue, Esquire, Elle Decoration, Smile, Travel + Leisure SEA, Harpers Bazar Korea, and Mind Food; his commercial work includes Hershey's, Aboitiz Group and BBDO Guerrero. He has attended The Angkor Photo Workshop and the Delhi Photo Workshop; he is currently represented by Getty Global Assignments. He also fixes up a mean cocktail and a great cup of coffee. His travel essentials include an Aeropress and portable grinder.

http://www.sonnythakur.com
Ask Chef Alvin Cailan how his Tagalog is and he’ll quip, “Mas magaling pag lasing!” Last December, GRID sat down with him here in Manila to talk about how great food is here at home and how Fil-Am chefs abroad are taking our cuisine to new heights
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Drinks with the Egg Slut: Chef Alvin Cailan

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30 Mins. With Tarzeer Pictures

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Threads that Bind

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A Man Called Horsefly & Other Stories From the Masbate Rodeo

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The Northern Brew

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Sing For the Moment

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The GRID Expedition II

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In the Wake of the Storm

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You Can Bet the Farm

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The Lazarus Effect

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