Coming home remains one of the most anticipated moments this festive holiday season. And for one CCA Manila alum, it marks another chapter in a personal and continuing culinary journey. The final edition of the monthly gathering at the CCA Show Kitchen served as a memorable homecoming for one Filipino chef making waves in Melbourne...
The monthly gathering of culinary professionals hosted by CCA Manila Culinary Director Philip John Golding at the CCA Show Kitchen in BGC is an opportunity to strengthen alliances and establish meaningful connections in the F&B community. Since August, the monthly mixers forged new connections, renewed with each edition at the CCA Show Kitchen. For the final mixer, the CCA Show Kitchen hosted the much awaited homecoming of Australia-based Chef Migo Razon to cap the year on a high note.
The CCA Show Kitchen is more than just a venue for the monthly mixers, it's a space where collaboration, learning and inspiration can thrive. Each edition transforms the space where culinary creativity and innovation shines, showcased by featured chefs sharing their knowledge with each plated execution (for more on the monthly mixers at the CCA Show Kitchen, see my posts Beer, Bagels And Salads At The Fourth CCA Show Kitchen Mixer from last month, Celebrating International Chefs Day With The Michelin Selected Gordon Ramsay Bar And Grill Takeover At The CCA Show Kitchen October Mixer from two months back, What's Cookin' At The CCA Show Kitchen September Mixer three months ago and Oysters, Wine, Sake, Sausages, Sharing Of Knowledge And Building Relevant Connections At The CCA Show Kitchen from August this year).
In one memorable evening, Chef Migo Razon presented his signature dish at the final monthly mixer for the year. Currently the Executive Chef of Miss Me Melbourne at Melbourne Mövenpick, Chef Migo Razon is a proud DCATM Batch 2004 Alumnus from the long roster of successful CCA Manila graduates. In a full circle moment, Chef Migo Razon gives back to the institution that trained him sharing skills and knowledge to CCA Manila Levels 8 and 6 DCATM students Jamille Fernandez and Denise Fetesio.
Meanwhile, CCA Manila Culinary Director and host Chef Philip John Golding and Chef Aaron Lau of Booya Bagels and EAPPOC Pizza prepare their own culinary magic in the rows of impressive work stations at the CCA Show Kitchen with the freshest harvest from Future Fresh...
...expressed and transformed into sumptuous meals...
...complemented by the D-I-Y Salad Station, now a staple in all CCA Show Kitchen Monthly Mixers. Good food, after all starts with the freshest and finest ingredients.
But the stage belonged to Chef Migo Razon that evening as he described each component and the tedious process behind his popular dish at Mövenpick Melbourne revealing secret ingredients...
...like these Baby Cucumbers with its refreshing sweetness and crisp finish almost like green grapes. It was my first time to try this, thanks to Chef Migo Razon. Persian Cucumbers, Lebanese Cucumbers, Cocktail Cucumbers, Gherkins or Mini Cucumbers, the small and petite bite-sized version of the larger cucumber comes in many names packing both sweetness and crunch in one bite. Normally ranging between three to five inches long, Chef Migo Razon's fresh harvest were similar in size to large peanuts. Popular in Australia's high-end restaurants, Baby Cucumbers are a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of creative culinary renditions with its small size, delectable succulent crispness and tart sweetness.
Assisted by CCA Manila students, Chef Migo Razon then demonstrated his elaborate salad dish from the Small Shares Menu of Miss Me Melbourne...
...with cucumber, honey dew, apple, sunflower seed cream, and achaar or tangy and pungent Indian style pickles. Chef Migo Razon masterfully orchestrates all the elements with its unique and contrasting notes in an elegant and exquisitely rendered expression of pure and fresh flavors.
The individual servings slowly takes shape with each component delicately added to each bowl while building layers of rich notes and textures...
...offering a glimpse of Chef Migo Razon's personal style and approach to real and fresh flavors honed by years in Melbourne's elevated culinary landscape. Think of it as a snapshot of not only Melbourne's progressive restaurant game where freshness remains an integral part of the dining experience but Chef Migo Razon's own story and personal journey served in a bowl.
The pace at the open kitchen picks up as Chef Migo Razon and CCA Manila students Jamille Fernandez and Denise Fetesio expedite the featured dish from Miss Me Melbourne at Mövenpick Melbourne.
In one bowl, Chef Migo Razon brings his Melbourne experience to the table, a culinary journey that all began at CCA Manila. The tight weave of subtle and fresh notes and textures from sweet and creamy with just a whisper of tartness comes together with each bite for a refined play on clean flavors meticulously prepared by Chef Migo Razon reflecting an elevated expression straight from Melbourne's vibrant culinary scene. And those baby cucumbers? Just perfect. The deceptively simple dish presents an elaborate execution on fresh flavors and elegant presentation by Chef Migo Razon.
That evening, the monthly mixers at the CCA Show Kitchen once again became a reminder for encouraging the spirit of meaningful collaboration, continuous learning and inspiration enjoyed over sumptuous meals and good company. For Chef Migo Razon, it was a homecoming to the institution that shaped and molded his culinary passion making the holiday season even more special.
Home for the holidays take on a special meaning at the CCA Show Kitchen monthly mixer as Chef Migo Razon returns to his roots honoring the institution where he began his personal culinary journey. More than just another venue, the CCA Show Kitchen is a creative space where shared culinary goals are experienced in a vibrant community setting. And you can expect even more from the monthly mixers at the CCA Show Kitchen next year with even more flavorful stories to come. Stay tuned for what's cookin' next at the CCA Show Kitchen...
The CCA Manila Show Kitchen is located at the University of the Philippines Campus in BGC, Taguig City, 1630, Metro Manila. You can visit their website and FB Page at https://cca-manila.edu.ph/ and https://www.facebook.com/ccamanila/ for more information and updates or call 0960 244 7697 for inquiries.
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