Showing posts with label Events. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Events. Show all posts

Saturday, June 13, 2026

One World Deli x Sinaya Seafood: Making Waves For Responsibly Sourced Philippine Seafood While Supporting Coastal Communities

The celebration of World Oceans Day last June 8 proves that the emerging concern for food provenance is no longer just a mere culinary trend. Knowing where your food comes from lies at the very heart of the culinary experience, unravelling a series on interconnective threads from the environment to local fisherfolk before reaching your plate. And what better way to celebrate the long overdue and often disregarded role of the oceans than with an epic and sustainable all-seafood boodle feast? 


One World Deli and Sinaya Seafood highlights their shared advocacy with the launch of Seafood Roots: Celebrating Oceans, Fisherfolk, and Filipino Culinary Heritage marking World Oceans Day with renewed commitment and purpose. In collaboration with CCA Manila, Slow Food Manila and Purple Yam Manila, One World Deli and Sinaya Seafood points the spotlight once more on responsibly sourced seafood, fair livelihoods and the diverse richness of our islands. The event also sealed Sinaya Seafood as a selected supplier of One World Deli guaranteeing the constant availability of fresh sustainable seafood and at the same time support local fisherfolk. It's a partnership bound by a shared mission, celebrated at each store of One World Deli's growing network of branches showcasing the archipelago's freshest and finest from Sinaya Seafood...

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Fragrance And Flavor: Award-Winning Local Perfumer Wren Atelier And Chef Michelle Adrillana Introduce The New Acid Rain Fragrance With The Invisible Palate Feast

That fleeting moment after the rain leads to the fragrant release of gentle mist rising from the damp concrete with hints of comforting tropical greens and the mildly acidic notes of tomato leaf and tamarind. And the nostalgic whiff of sinigang. It's these in-between and transitory moments that trigger and open up a sensory realm taking you to the distant past and far away place long hidden and stored away in memory. Wren Atelier and Chef Michelle Adrillana transform these memories into a feast of fragrance and flavor in one elegant and seamless weave with the launch of Acid Rain at Hilltop by Everyday Coffee Roasters...


In a series of creative collaborations dubbed The Visible Invisible art and scent exhibition, Wren Atelier explores the tightly knit relationship between the olfactory and visual arts. And now, a culinary component is added to the complex weave highlighting how scent and taste are equally deeply embedded for a memorable sensory experience. Chef Michelle Adrillana brings her unique style of conscious cuisine and wellbeing with her creative culinary expressions capturing the essence of Wren Atelier's newest scent celebrating our cultural identity, Acid Rain. Read on for a taste and whiff of The Invisible Palate...

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Pearl Of Three Waters: Irish Gallagher Oysters And French Legris Oysters Face Off At The Philippine Oyster Shucking Competition At Newport World Resorts

It was a classic duel at sundown. Two of the world's coveted names in oysters face off at the Pearl of Three Waters: Philippine Oyster Shucking Competition at Newport World Resorts...


Irish Gallagher Oysters. And French Legris Oysters. Two of the world's finest brands come together in a celebration of pure and fresh flavors at the Pearl of Three Waters: Philippine Oyster Shucking Competition at Newport World Resorts. As in any competition, one stands victorious. But the real winner? Guests and diners of Manila Marriott can now enjoy the very best oysters from Ireland and France at Cru Steakhouse, now open for Sunday Lunch and Marriott Cafe in a lavish buffet dinner spread. Read on for front row seats in an epic duel...

Friday, April 3, 2026

Straight From The Grapevine: Korean Chef Han Sang-Baek Shares His Baking Secrets For California Raisins

Sweet by nature, California Raisins are more than just a sweet add-on. It's a functional ingredient that dramatically transforms any baked creation with an elegant twist. And acclaimed Korean baker Chef Han Sang-Baek showed exactly how California Raisins can elevate any baked rendition fresh off the oven in one insightful day at the kitchens of Magsaysay Center for Hospitality and Culinary Arts in Mandaluyong (MIHCA). It's time to bring that cool sun-kissed California vibe to your kitchen...


Exciting things are happening in the Korean baking scene, driving innovation and unrestrained creativity in Asia's emerging pastry culture. Leading the charge is Korean baking master Chef Han Sang-Baek with his novel approach to baking blending both tradition and contemporary techniques honed through years in the industry. At the crest of the resurgent wave of baking innovation in Asia is California Raisins Asean through Dane International Commodities linking local bakery and food service professionals with world-class produce and products. Read on and let Chef Han Sang-Baek show you how California Raisins can add both flavor and value to your baked offerings...

Sunday, February 15, 2026

Culinary Visions, Transformed And Reimagined At Cinekulinarya Experience Hub

A full service kitchen, demo kitchen, events space, workshop venue, private dining, community hub, photo and video studio with a complete editing suite for content production, this is where culinary dreams come to life. Step inside the Cinekulinarya Experience Hub...


Noted and acclaimed Chef Philip John Golding along with entrepreneurial couple Rommel and Charisse Diaz of Artisano Studios join forces to create a unique space where unrestrained creativity meets vibrant flavors high above the Kapitolyo neighborhood in Pasig. More than just another venue, the Cinekulinarya Experience Hub reflects the crossroad of cinema and culinary artistry in one immersive space. Curious? Then, read on...

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Home For The Holidays: A Memorable Homecoming At The CCA Show Kitchen December Mixer With Chef Migo Razon

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. 

Friday, November 21, 2025

Beer, Bagels And Salads At The Fourth CCA Show Kitchen Mixer

It was an evening of strengthening bonds and building new connections over sumptuous salads, refreshing local artisan beers and mouthwatering savory bagels. The fourth CCA Show Kitchen Mixer for the month of November began as it always did. With a whole lot of good vibes and then some...


The monthly mixer series at the CCA Show Kitchen in BGC hosted by CCA Manila Culinary Director Philip John Golding is more than just a professional networking event linking industry partners, suppliers, chefs and students in support of CCA Manila's vision. It's become a monthly call among the community in the sharing of knowledge and celebrating the spirit of collaboration. And when you have culinary professionals together in one venue, you can always expect tasty bites (for more on the CCA Show Kitchen Mixer Series, see my posts Celebrating International Chefs Day With The Michelin Selected Gordon Ramsay Bar And Grill Take Over At The CCA Show Kitchen October Mixer highlighted by the signature and widely acclaimed Beef Wellington, What's Cookin' At The CCA Show Kitchen September Mixer featuring New Zealand Lamb and Oysters, Wine, Sake, Sausages, Sharing Of Knowledge And Building Relevant Connections At The CCA Show Kitchen with master oyster shucker and Tempus Dining Executive Chef Robert Davis). 

Friday, November 7, 2025

No Place Like Home: IKEA Presents The Flavors Of Home Festival For The Holidays

These are exciting times for the local dining scene with the release of the inaugural list for the Philippine edition of the acclaimed Michelin Guide. The country's culinary landscape continues to evolve now with a much larger presence at the global table while deeply rooted in tradition preserving our heritage and identity. Yet after all is said and done, the fact remains that the best seats in the house for a comforting and hearty feast will always be found at home...


Home is a destination where the most meaningful celebrations happen, and IKEA lets you rediscover the infinite possibilities in transforming your space with the Flavors of Home Festival. Explore both style and value with the extensive array of innovative, functional and creative products and design solutions for both the home and kitchen this holiday season at IKEA after all, there really is no place like home... 

Monday, November 3, 2025

Celebrating International Chefs Day With The Michelin Selected Gordon Ramsay Bar And Grill Take Over At The CCA Show Kitchen October Mixer

The spirit of collaboration, establishing strong connections over shared advocacies with a common goal of uplifting the local dining scene brings culinary professionals from various sectors together at the monthly gathering hosted by CCA Manila Culinary Director Chef Philip John Golding at the CCA Show Kitchen in BGC. But this monthly mixer becomes even more special coinciding with the International Chef Day celebrations along with the much anticipated announcement of the Philippine edition of the acclaimed and highly coveted Michelin Guide. Milestones were celebrated that evening, forging new alliances strengthening the community with renewed focus on elevating the local dining experience. 


Recently minted as one of 74 local restaurants with the prestigious Michelin Selected recognition by the Michelin Guide, world-renowned Gordon Ramsay Bar and Grill at Newport World Resorts solidified its enviable position as one of the top dining destinations in the metro. That evening, the world-class offerings of Gordon Ramsay Bar and Grill graced the monthly affair for another memorable edition of the mixer series hosted by the CCA Show Kitchen (for more on the continuing mixer series at the CCA Show Kitchen, see my posts Oysters, Wine, Sake, Sausages, Sharing Of Knowledge And Building Relevant Connections At The CCA Show Kitchen from August this year and What's Cookin' At The CCA Show Kitchen September Mixer from September).

Saturday, October 25, 2025

All Hail The Queen Of Wagyu: Teppanya Welcomes Japan's Famed Matsusaka Beef To Manila

There's Wagyu Beef, then there's Matsusaka Beef. Often referred to as the "Queen of Wagyu," Matsusaka Beef is one of the world's most coveted beef in the world prized for its exquisite marbling and rich butter-like texture and mouthfeel. And it's now in Manila. Soon you can indulge in the savory richness of the world famous beef at Teppanya and Sicilian Roast. The secret's out...


Straight from Ito Ranch in Japan's Mie Prefecture to Manila, the world acclaimed Matsusaka Beef is poised to elevate your Wagyu Beef dining experience in selected establishments. In partnership with local importer Prime Cuts by Doubleday, the rare Matsusaka Beef from the revered Ito Ranch Matsusaka Beef Farm will be made available to partner establishments starting with Teppanya and Sicilian Roast. Ready for a taste of the best? Then, read on...


At the formal launch in Shangri-La Plaza, Prime Cuts by Doubleday showcased its latest and probably most indulgent and luxurious offering to date with the arrival of Matsusaka Beef from Ito Ranch. That afternoon, the lucky guests experienced the rare savory richness of one of the world's legendary cuts of beef prepared by the skilled master chefs of Teppanya


At the event, Mark Pineda of Teppanya joined management of Prime Cuts by Doubleday, Ito Ranch and Sicilian Roast for the ceremonial toast festivities... 


...as wooden masu containing sake were distributed to guests. The rhythmic beat of taiko drums formally celebrated the much anticipated arrival of Matsusaka Beef to Manila. One of the acclaimed "Big Three" or Sandai Wagyu which includes ÅŒmi Beef and Kobe Beef, Matsusaka Beef are reared in extremely controlled conditions resulting in its buttery high fat-to-meat ratio, beautiful marbling, pure flavors and real fork-tender texture with only a small amount processed each year thus its premium prices due to its rarity and limited availability. It's called "Queen of Wagyu" simply because Matsusaka Beef comes only and exclusively from Japanese black female cows. 


Now let's take a closer look at Matsusaka Beef. The export of Matsusaka Beef is closely controlled and regulated thus its exclusive status. And with extremely limited quantities as opposed to commercial beef, you really can't blame the locals from wanting to keep this culinary gem for their own consumption. But thanks to Prime Cuts by Doubleday, diners can soon experience the rarest of premium beef. But this isn't the first time Matsusaka Beef was made available in the country. Previously, certain local establishments offered the premium beef but the partnership between Ito Ranch and Prime Cuts by Doubleday marks a milestone first. Ito Ranch is selective when it comes to its partners for worldwide distribution and Prime Cuts by Doubleday makes the cut as the enviable exclusive and official source of Japan's famous Matsusaka Beef


Established in 1953, Ito Ranch is Japan's most decorated Matsusaka producer with over 35 competition awards including a historic three year Grand Champion honors consistently ranking it as top-tier farm. It's a historic feat no other Japanese Matsusaka producer can claim. The formula for success? Simple. Pedigree and lineage, raising Japanese black cattle in a stress-free environment and fattening cattle much longer than the usual 25 months with its standard 35-month program resulting in high oleic concentration allowing the meat to melt at a low 12 degrees Celsius for that unmistakable butter-like texture. And lastly, a proprietary feed that remains a closely guarded family secret. 


All these combine for one of the world's best Wagyu beef experiences with its high fat, oleic acid concentration, intricate marbling and low melting point delivering an indulgent savory richness like no other. And that's why Matsusaka Beef is the rarest, most exclusive and expensive beef in the world. 


And soon, diners will experience a taste of the very best at Teppanya (for more on Teppanya, see my posts All Hail The Emperor: A Royal Feast With The New Emperor Set Menu At Teppanya In SM By The Bay from two years ago, Super Premium Unlimited Madness, The Ultimate Teppan Feast Upgrade At Teppanya In SM By The Bay from 2023, Fired Up For All-Out Teppanyaki: Teppanya Celebrates Its 5th Anniversary With The Insane Unlimited Madness Promotion from 2019 and Fire And Flavor: Setting The Stage For A Culinary Performance At Teppanya from six years back). What can diners expect at Teppanya? Imagine opulent bites of the special Nigiri and a lavish and sumptuous teppanyaki dining experience featuring Matsusaka Beef at Teppanya


And the moment guests eagerly waited for is finally happening as whole slabs of Matsusaka Beef are prepped by Teppanya for everyone to sample...


At the Teppanya booth, the prized Matsusaka Beef are delicately carved and sliced...


...lightly seared on a teppan grill and portioned for sampling servings...


...like the Sukiyaki with a light yet rich broth, tofu and fresh vegetables. The broth is immediately transformed by the decadent savory richness of the Matsusaka Beef draping the palate with its elegant lingering notes in just one sip and bite. The familiar and comforting flavors of sukiyaki teases the palate yet the flavors are nothing quite like previous experiences. It's sukiyaki taken a whole new level with Matsusaka Beef


Simply seasoned and garnished with thin slices of crisp garlic, Matsusaka Beef grilled to medium rare perfection is the best way to enjoy its pure, clean and unrestrained flavors as it slowmy melts in your mouth releasing even more intense notes. 


This is where all the tedious and meticulous protocols in raising Matsusaka Beef with generations-old family practices and traditions pays off in one juicy bite. 


And one bite just leads to another. The flavors are not overwhelmingly strong but elegantly refined and nuanced with its buttery richness. It's premium beef in a class all its own. 


And if you can't wait to secure a couple of premium slabs of Matsusaka Beef, you can order online via the Prime Cuts by Doubleday website and online store (link details at the bottom of the post).  


At the launch, the Matcha Latte by Maison Midori was the perfect libation with each sip cutting through the richness preparing your palate for another indulgent bite of Matsusaka Beef


Teppanya and Sicilian Roast will soon render their own lavish culinary expressions using the famed Matsusaka Beef in their menus, and that's definitely something to look forward to in the coming weeks. 


Access to the world's finest produce is slowly opening up and transforming the local dining scene. And with access to a constant supply of Matsusaka Beef, things can only get better. The rarest, most exclusive and expensive beef in the world isn't something you easily shrug off nor pass up. And thanks to Prime Cuts by Doubleday, Teppanya and Sicilian Roast, the new menus offering Matsusaka Beef provide new and memorable dining experiences without requiring a plane ticket. 

There's Wagyu beef, and there's Matsusaka Beef. And sooner than you think, you too can experience and savor the world's best at Teppanya and Sicilian Roast with the arrival of the "Queen of Wagyu". 

For more on Matsusaka Beef at Prime Cuts by Doubleday, visit their website and online store at https://dprimecuts.com/

For more on Teppanya and the availability of Matsusaka Beef, visit their FB Page and IG Feed at https://www.facebook.com/teppanyaphserendrabgc/https://www.facebook.com/TeppanyaSMNorthhttps://www.facebook.com/teppanyaeviahttps://www.facebook.com/TEPPANYAPHMOAhttps://www.facebook.com/TeppanyaPHShangriLaPlaza and https://www.instagram.com/teppanyaph/ for updates.

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Dare To Join The Magic: We've Got Magic To Do At The Magic Table Preview In Grand Hyatt Manila

Smoke and mirrors, a sprinkling of pixie dust, a sleight of hand here and there and the alluring seduction of magic becomes the mystifying elements for a spectacular and unique dining performance at Grand Hyatt Manila...


Following the success of its long-running Le Petit Chef series, the Grand Hyatt Manila unveils yet another bold, immersive, entertaining and engaging dining experience dubbed The Magic Table high above the BGC skyline at The Penthouse. Imagine a spellbinding new encounter where culinary artistry meets magic with an intimate personal engagement as active participants. That's right, guests and diners are part of the show at The Magic Table. If you've experienced Le Petit Chef, prepare to take your next dining experience at the Grand Hyatt Manila up a notch with The Magic Table...

Saturday, September 20, 2025

Pacific Bay Celebrates A Milestone Decade Of Trusted Quality And The Freshest Seafood Catch At Papillon

The freshest, finest and prized succulent catch of the day masterfully executed in vibrant Asian renditions marks a milestone moment for one of the country's premium purveyors of quality seafood. From Chilean Seabass to baby squid, Black Tiger Prawns to plump US Scallops and soft shell crabs, Pacific Bay shares its bountiful ocean harvest in celebration of ten flavorful years at Salcedo Village's Papillon for a sumptuous seafood feast. In one afternoon, a journey that began exactly a decade ago continues its course in providing access to quality seafood you can trust not only to dining establishments and institutional outlets but to your home kitchens too...


Access to premium quality seafood is no longer a challenge as Pacific Bay brings its impressive ocean harvest from around the world to your table uninterrupted for the past ten years. A decade of consistent and trusted quality is no small feat, but Pacific Bay stays true to its mission to support the needs of the home kitchen. To celebrate its tenth anniversary, Pacific Bay hosted an exquisite seafood feast inspired by fresh, bold and vibrant Asian flavors at Papillon. Known for their authentic take on traditional Asian cuisine, Papillon weaves its signature culinary style with its exquisite culinary creations for Pacific Bay's milestone tenth anniversary celebration. Step inside for a tasty peek...

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

The Culinary Elite Series Presents A Culinary Exploration Of Sustainable Dining With Farm Gastronomy At The Maya Kitchen

Clean, bold and vibrant, hearty flavors are on today's table highlighted by garden fresh produce. Long-time advocates and pioneers in the slow food movement, sustainability and support for local farming communities, Chefs JayJay and Rhea Castro-Sycip of The Fatted Calf and Flour Pot Manila recently shared their fresh take on sustainable dining for The Culinary Elite Series of The Maya Kitchen... 


More and more, food provenance is increasingly becoming part of the decision-making process in our daily food choices. No longer just another passing trend, choosing fresh, natural and sustainable produce goes a long way in providing real flavors while supporting local farmers. Culinary icon Nora Daza's enduring legacy continues as renowned food writer and youngest daughter Nina Daza-Puyat brings The Culinary Elite series to The Maya Kitchen with a renewed purpose and mission. Established way back in 1964, The Maya Kitchen preserves a timeless culinary tradition of inspiring chefs with its regular line-up of classes featuring some of the country's best and brightest. In its latest edition, The Culinary Elite series showcased sustainable dining with Chefs JayJay and Rhea Castro-Sycip with their sumptuous renditions in Farm Gastronomy. Read on for a taste of farm-fresh flavors...

Sunday, September 7, 2025

Legacy, White, Aged: Experience The Refined Taste Of Heritage & Excellence with Bonifacio Pot Still Rum By Destileria Limtuaco

Heritage and innovation are fused in a meticulous weave as the country's oldest distillery leads the way once more introducing the country's very first pure pot distilled rum made entirely from local molasses. More than just a new product line in a growing portfolio of brands, it's a continuing story that's been quietly distilling for over 173 years...


With a new generation of innovators at the helm of the family-run Destileria Limtuaco ushering a fresh wave of groundbreaking products led by the latest offering from their recently acquired cognac pot still, the Bonifacio Philippine Pure Pot Still Rum draws inspiration from both the distillery's proud and long history with inventive spins on classic spirits. Available in Legacy, White and Aged variants, the new rum expressions represent the famed distillery's bold vision moving forward backed by tradition since 1852. Read on for a peek at the Bonifacio Rum Masterclass at Three Dots MNL in Greenhills...

Sunday, August 31, 2025

Oysters, Wine, Sake, Sausages, Sharing Of Knowledge And Building Relevant Connections At The CCA Show Kitchen

It was a gathering of friends in the industry that became an extended classroom for culinary students and a base for establishing and reconnecting partnerships and alliances anchored on shared goals. Welcome to the CCA Business Networking Evening at the CCA Show Kitchen...


CCA Culinary Director Philip John Golding and the Business Development team recently hosted the CCA Business Networking Evening at the CCA Show Kitchen in what could be a scalable template for future collaborative events. The impressive show kitchen is an elegant state-of-the-art space featuring an intimate dining area with its own open kitchen ideal for demos and rows of actual cooking/work stations for a unique private dining experience, pop-ups, collaborations, product launches, brand activations and events. That evening, the space lit up with an engaging exchange of knowledge and ideas among restaurateurs, suppliers, entrepreneurs and industry partners as the CCA Show Kitchen kicked off the first in a series of networking events showcasing its full potential and infinite possibilities...

Sunday, August 17, 2025

Lasa x Lahi: A Stellar Culinary Cast Shines At The Marriott Grand Ballroom For The International Manila Food Festival

Pride in the local culinary heritage and national identity were celebrated in four days of vibrant flavors and creativity redefining Filipino cuisine. And a fitting ending was in order. Last Sunday, August 10, the country's best and brightest culinary stars both here and abroad converged to cap the first International Manila Food Festival on a high note with an impressive Grand Tasting at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Newport World Resorts. And what a finale...


Fresh perspectives drawn from countless memorable and nostalgic stories highlighted a renewed commitment in further elevating Filipino cuisine at the recent International Manila Food Festival at Newport World Resorts. It's these stories and traditions that binds and links us in a tight weave despite the complex tapestry of culinary diversity and regional variations. The four days of the festival proved that the time for Filipino cuisine is now, in all its creative renditions as showcased by 12 renowned chefs at the Grand Tasting in the Marriott Grand Ballroom

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Food For Thought: Rediscovering Filipino Cuisine With A Fresh Perspective At The First International Manila Food Festival In Casa Buenas

In the biggest culinary event since Madrid Fusion Manila, Filipino cuisine once again takes the spotlight in a lavish spectacle spread out in four days at Newport World Resorts. The first ever International Manila Food Festival headlined by the country's best chefs both here and abroad shared a variety of flavorful expressions inspired by nostalgic memories and creativity in celebration of the local culinary heritage


Any local cuisine, they say is an eclectic collection of stories and memories passed down from countless generations retold in a dish. It's our identity and DNA, exquisitely plated representing who we are in multiple layers of comforting notes. At the launch and opening dinner of the International Manila Food Festival last August 7 in Casa Buenas of Newport World Resorts, guests were served a sumptuous preview of Filipino cuisine reimagined by the country's very best chefs joined by a new generation of rising stars from abroad with their own fresh, novel and creative perspective on traditional flavors. With a free reign on interpretations unbound by unwritten rules yet rooted in tradition, the formal media dinner opened up exciting possibilities on the state of Filipino cuisine on the global table. That memorable evening, new stories on local cuisine were shared and elegantly served...

Sunday, June 8, 2025

A Feast of Fire & Flavor: Discovery Primea and Canada Beef Fire Up an Inspired Culinary Collaboration at Flame

An exquisite beef dish always begins with the finest beef. It's this shared culinary philosophy that initiated a spark leading to an innovative collaboration anchored on shared values. And when Discovery Primea and Canada Beef come together, you just know it's a culinary event you just can't miss... 


Discovery Primea in collaboration with Canada Beef formally launched Fire & Flavor: A Culinary Collaboration showcasing the world renowned bold character and unmistakable quality of premium Canadian beef. The month-long collaboration at Flame will feature a special Fire & Flavor menu anchored on Canadian beef from June 7 to July 7, 2025. Read on for a sneak preview of Executive Chef Luis Chikiamco's culinary creations fresh off the Josper ovens of Flame... 

Sunday, May 25, 2025

Cafe Ysabel Hosts Corté Riva Wines, The First Filipino Owned Wine From Napa Valley

Discovering a new wine is always a welcome experience. And when that wine is the very first Filipino-owned wine from Napa Valley, then it truly becomes special...


Cafe Ysabel and Chef Gene Gonzalez recently hosted Corté Riva, the first Filipino-owned wine from Napa Valley in a memorable evening of good food, great wine and awesome company. But it was also an evening celebrating one family's American dream, enjoyed and savored with each soothing sip. Read on for an inspired peek at Napa Valley's very first Filipino-owned wine...

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Guevarra's by Chef Laudico Hosts Melbourne's Adobros for the Latest Edition of Taste of the Philippines

The appreciation of good food or any cuisine is often described as a personal journey capturing memories and stories retold on a plate. This May, Guevarra's by Chef Laudico presents the flavorful stories of Adobros from Melbourne for its continuing series dubbed Taste of the Philippines. Take a deep dive back into our culinary roots at Guevarra's by Chef Laudico...


I've always been fascinated at how comforting local flavors are recreated and even reimagined from a foreign perspective, and it's always heartwarming to see how we are all reconnected to the cuisine that shaped who we are defining our identity. Filipinos abroad offer a fresh take on classic local cuisine, reinforcing the flavors that bind us. The third in a series, Guevarra's by Chef Laudico becomes the stage once more for a global culinary journey of inspired Filipino flavors as interpreted by Melbourne-based Chefs Michael Pastrana and Morris Danzen Catanghal better known as Adobros for another eye-opening and palate pleasing taste of tradition with their creative renditions.