All Hands on Deck: The Auguste Escoffier 4-Hands Dinner by Chefs Sau del Rosario and Kaye Torres at SawSaw

"A good meal can can heal both the body and the soul." The king of chefs and the chef of kings perfectly sums up the deep connection and profound impact of food beyond just nutrition with an obvious yet simple truth. From codifying the five mother sauces to the introduction of the brigade de cuisine, the French culinary pioneer and innovator Auguste Escoffier transformed the modern kitchen and the way we dine. Today, his enduring legacy is celebrated the world over by passionate culinary professionals reflecting the spirit of Escoffier in a grand feast held regularly in his honor. That night, the kitchens of SawSaw in Poblacion's Cayco House was the stage for an exquisite culinary dining experience... 

In an evening of fellowship and camaraderie, old and new friends gathered to honor the spirit of Escoffier over a lavish five course feast. The Disciples of Escoffier Philippines recently hosted a Four-Hands Dinner by Chefs Sau del Rosario and Kaye Torres with founding chairman Philip John Golding at SawSaw in its new location at Poblacion. The special dinner also brings together the key personalities from the early days of the association's local chapter in a homecoming of sorts and yes, masterfully executed dishes you can expect from Chefs Sau del Rosario and Kaye Torres.

The Table of Disciples of Escoffier Presents Chef Dan Koh at The Wine Club

Good food, good wine and great company marks another evening of camaraderie in the spirit of Escoffier at The Wine Club. In a gathering of old and new friends, Disciples of Escoffier Philippines celebrates one man's culinary legacy in another memorable reunion...

The freshest seafood and the finest wines come together at The Table of Disciples of Escoffier showcasing the succulent seafood dishes of Chef Dan Koh of Kokomo Seafood Raw Bistro and Kokomo Raw Bar down south and Banfi Wines from The Wine Club. Here's a peek at what went down at the basement of The Wine Club...

The Torch is Passed to the Next Generation of Young Chefs at the 2022 Escoffier Young Talents Culinary Competition

A new generation of extraordinary young chefs takes centerstage at the 2022 Escoffier Young Talents competition, and the torch is passed to the future of the local culinary scene... 

The enduring legacy of Auguste Escoffier lives on with the 2022 Escoffier Young Talents Culinary Competition judged by a distinguished panel of the metro's top chefs held last June 20 at the impressive kitchens of SawSaw and One World Kitchen. Read on and take a peek behind the scenes of the prestigious competition...

The Spirit of Escoffier, Tasty New Finds and Reconnecting with Old Friends at #MAFBEX2022

A world of good taste from the very best culinary professionals and the enduring spirit of Escoffier shone bright once more in the much anticipated annual food and beverage exposition...

The Manila Food & Beverages Expo, or simply MAFBEX, recently showcased some of the very best culinary personalities in the country along with innovative new products in its 2022 edition at the World Trade Center. Founding Chairman of Disciples Escoffier Philippines, Chef Philip John Golding along with Chef Chad Joseph Datu and Donatella Chua led a cooking demonstration highlighting the ubiquitous mung bean into a lavish lentil soup prepared two ways with an elegant French style and a comforting local reinterpretation for an exciting new spin on a popular staple. Simple and common ingredients can be transformed into something new and different, all it takes is a fresh perspective. Read on and find out how...  

A Wine Pairing Dinner by Disciples Escoffier at TED The European Diner

Good food, good wine and great company. It was another evening in the spirit of Escoffier, this time at TED The European Diner...

Disciples of Escoffier recently hosted a wine pairing dinner featuring the sumptuous specialty dishes of TED The European Diner served with a selection of fine wine for another memorable evening in the spirit of the great culinary icon. Read on for a closer look...

Disciples of Escoffier Presents Sake Night at Bondi & Bourke

Five elegant expressions of sake paired with the sumptuous cuisine from Bondi & Bourke and good company, that's all the key elements for another memorable evening hosted by Disciples of Escoffier...

In the spirit of Escoffier, the transfer of knowledge among industry peers and fostering camaraderie among members were celebrated one evening with Umami Marriage Night by Disciples of Escoffier with the premium selection of Sake Clan paired with the elegant and hearty cuisine at Bondi & Bourke. Read on for a peek at the exclusive gathering and a virtual taste of the evening's libations and dishes...

Disciples of Escoffier Hosts Wine and Tapas Night at The Wine Club

What happens when a group of chefs get together? An evening of wine, great food, sinful desserts and even better company. That's exactly what happened at The Wine Club...

Disciples of Escoffier Philippines recently hosted a Wine and Tapas Night at The Wine Club for another impressive gathering of chefs. And yes, the wine flowed all night, at a touch of a button at The Wine Club along with a sumptuous feast prepared by the chefs. The spirit of Escoffier is alive and well, with it's values and vision preserved in another memorable evening. 

Good Food, Wine, Music and Company with Escoffier Philippines at Segreto!@Caruso

The spirit of Escoffier is alive and well celebrated in a memorable evening of good food, wine, music and good company to end the year on a high note. Take a peek at the festive evening hosted by Escoffier Philippines and Caruso Ristorante Italiano...

Escoffier Philippines recently hosted a lavish dinner at Caruso Ristorante Italiano celebrating the spirit of Escoffier dubbed Segreto!@Caruso. Following the success of previous dinners, Escoffier Philippines caps another successful year with a memorable evening showcasing the house specialties of Caruso Ristorante Italiano along with inspired performances by noted artists (for more on the previous dinners by Escoffier Philippines, see my earlier posts, One Dinner. One Menu. Across Thirty Countries. Celebrating the Culinary Legacy of Auguste Escoffier with An Epicure's Dinner by Escoffier Philippines at One World Kitchen on the 175th birth anniversary of the culinary icon, "Simply Classic Cuisine" by Chef Robert Lilja for Disciples Escoffier at Makati Garden Club last July and Chef Alain Raye Lights Up Poblacion with a Lavish Dinner for Disciples Escoffier at Dr. Wine Manila from five months ago).

One Dinner. One Menu. Across Thirty Countries. Celebrating the Culinary Legacy of Auguste Escoffier with an Epicure's Dinner by Escoffier Philippines at One World Kitchen

Over 10,000 guests in forty prestigious venues on five continents come together to honor and celebrate one man's culinary legacy in one memorable evening...

On the occasion of the 175th birth anniversary of Auguste Escoffier, epicureans from around the world gathered one evening last October 28 with the same menu prepared by Chefs Nicolas Sale, Michael Roth, Guy Legay, and Eddie Benghanem to celebrate the life and legacy of a true culinary visionary. Escoffier Philippines joined other delegations all over the world with a lavish Epicure's Dinner in cooperation with PYC Foods Corporation, Cafe Fleur, One World Deli, One World Kitchen and Le Cellier Wines for a memorable evening of good food and camaraderie. 

"Simply Classic Cuisine" by Chef Robert Lilja for Disciples Escoffier at Makati Garden Club

A memorable evening of fellowship, fine wine and classic cuisine at one of Makati's hidden gems relives the spirit of Auguste Escoffier in an elegant dinner...

Disciples Escoffier Philippines caps yet another year of camaraderie while supporting and promoting hospitality developments with a lavish dinner by Chef Robert Lilja at The Makati Garden Club in true Escoffier style. Following a successful dinner last month (for more on the previous Disciples Escoffier dinner, see my post, Chef Alain Raye Lights Up Poblacion with a Lavish Dinner for Disciples Escoffier at Dr. Wine Manila), Disciples Escoffier PH celebrates historic milestones with "Simply Classic Cuisine" created by one of Manila's very best chefs in an idyllic sanctuary at the heart of the bustling Makati CBD.  

Chef Alain Raye Lights Up Poblacion with a Lavish Dinner for Disciples Escoffier at Dr. Wine Manila

The night lights are lit once more in the once vibrant neighborhood of Poblacion as the economy slowly opens up with the easing of quarantine restrictions. And the lights shined bright one night at Dr. Wine Manila...

Poblacion is back, awakened from the long slumber of quarantine with its familiar Bohemian vibe. It's a cause for celebration, but with tempered optimism guided by mandatory health and safety protocols. Chef Alain Raye brings his elegant yet hearty culinary style to a memorable dinner hosted by Disciples Escoffier at Dr. Wine Manila for an evening of gastronomic delights with a French spin.

Seafood Soiree: A Tribute to Auguste Escoffier by CCA ICDE Master Chef Jeff Brouck at Lemuria

The delicate flavors of the day's freshest catch is transformed into masterfully executed dishes in a special tribute to one of the most respected culinary icons at Lemuria...

CCA ICDE Master Chef Jeff Brouck takes the helm at Lemuria in one memorable evening for a special dinner tribute to Auguste Escoffier, showcasing the freshest flavors from the sea dubbed Seafood Soiree. The lavish four-course dinner at Lemuria highlighted intricate culinary techniques to bring out the fresh and clean notes of the seafood for an inspired take in honor of the man who started it all. And the elegant Lemuria at BGC is the perfect stage for the tribute (for more on Lemuria in BGC, see my posts, The Secret's Out: Take Five at Arya Plaza for the Best Al Fresco Dining in BGC and And Your 2019 Young Talents Escoffier Winner Is...).

And Your 2019 Young Talents Escoffier Winner Is...

One of the country's most prestigious annual culinary competitions culminates with a lavish dinner to celebrate a young chef's journey to the global stage...

Now on its ninth year, the 2019 Young Talents Escoffier competition continues the culinary legacy of Auguste Escoffier. That evening, the torch has been passed to a new generation of young chefs selected to lead the movement for the continuous evolution of cuisine, with one chosen to represent the country for the Asia Finals in Hong Kong. 

A Few Good Men (and Women): A Gathering of the Country's Top Culinary Icons and Rising Stars at the 2019 Young Talents Escoffier Competition

A perfectly prepped baked or poached fish elegantly draped in the classic Mornay sauce, it's a traditional dish reflecting the fundamentals of French cuisine. It's also the dish that may launch a stellar career for one of six finalists...

Widely regarded as a pioneer in fine dining, luxury hospitality and elevating French haute cuisine to an elegant and memorable experience, the culinary legacy of Auguste Escoffier lives on with the annual Young Talents Escoffier competition of Disciples Escoffier International Asia. The prestigious competition, now on its ninth year in the Philippines, aims to transfer knowledge to aspiring young local chefs. This is at the very core of the vision and mission of Disciples Escoffier worldwide, maintaining the high standards set by Auguste Escoffier with the next generation of culinary talents. This year, six young candidates have been selected but only one winner has the rare privilege of representing the country and showcase his (or her) talents on the global stage...