Foodies and food-lovers, it’s time!
The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival (NYCWFF) is back to celebrate its 17th year from October 17 to 20, 2024, bringing over 80 exciting events across New York City. With more than 400 chefs and culinary personalities participating, the festival promises a range of unforgettable dining experiences. This year, Filipino chefs and restaurants will be front and center, showcasing the flavors and creativity of Filipino cuisine.
Here’s a roundup of Filipino chefs and the events they’ll be featured in during the 2024 NYCWFF:
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Chef Leah Cohen (Pig & Khao, Piggyback NYC) Event: Introduction to Filipino Cuisine Master Class Date: Saturday, October 19; 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Location: The Institute of Culinary Education
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| Chef Leah Cohen, celebrated for her fusion of Southeast Asian flavors with classical techniques, will host an in-depth masterclass on Filipino cuisine. Attendees will learn to prepare three iconic dishes: lumpia (Filipino spring rolls), adobo, and turon (sweet banana fritters). Cohen, known for her acclaimed Manhattan restaurants Pig & Khao and Piggyback NYC, will take participants on a journey through her Filipino heritage. In 2012, Cohen opened the intimate Pig & Khao, a 74-seat restaurant that has garnered praise from The New York Times, New York Magazine, and The Huffington Post. In January 2020, she introduced her second restaurant, Piggyback NYC, which offers a unique Pan-Asian dining experience like no other. The establishment features a spacious bar and a private event space called the Wayback Bar, discreetly nestled behind the main dining area. | |
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Kalye (Chef Alexis Antonio) Event: Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Trade Day hosted by Wine Spectator Date: Friday, October 18; 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Invesco QQQ Festival Campus at Brooklyn Army Terminal
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| Chef Alexis Antonio of Kalye will represent Filipino street food at this premier industry-only event, showcasing his culinary prowess at one of NYCWFF’s most popular daytime events. | |
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Tradisyon Event: Asian Bites & Karaoke Nights hosted by Jet Tila Date: Friday, October 18; 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM Location: ASPIRE at One World Observatory
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| Tradisyon has become a Hell’s Kitchen favorite among foodies. The restaurant aims to provide a taste of Filipino home cooking in New York City, offering both traditional dishes and some modern interpretations of Filipino cuisine. They also have a second location at the Urban Hawker, a notable Singapore-inspired food hall in midtown that has 17 different vendors, showcasing a diverse range of cuisines including Malay, Peranakan, Chinese, Indian, and other Southeast Asian dishes | |
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Chef Daniel Corpuz (Daniel Corpuz Chocolatier) Event: Halloween Sweets & Treats hosted by Kardea Brown and Duff Goldman Date: Saturday, October 19; 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Location: ASPIRE at One World Observatory
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| Pastry chef and chocolatier Daniel Corpuz will present his unique confections at this sweets-centered event. Known for incorporating Filipino and Asian flavors into his chocolates, Corpuz’s creations blend artistry and cultural heritage. Fans will recognize him from Netflix’s School of Chocolate. As a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Daniel achieved his Associates Degree in Baking and Pastry and his Bachelor’s Degree in Food Business Administration in 2019. Daniel has worked in several fine dining restaurants in New York City, of which include The Modern at MoMA, Manhatta, and One White Street. | |
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Chef Jae de Castro (Keyks World)
Events: Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Trade Day hosted by Wine Spectator Date: Friday, October 18; 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Invesco QQQ Festival Campus at Brooklyn Army Terminal —- Grand Tasting featuring Culinary Demonstrations presented by HexClad Date: Saturday and Sunday, October 19 & 20; 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM Location: Invesco QQQ Festival Campus at Brooklyn Army Terminal |
| Chef Jae de Castro of Keyks World will bring her innovative, Filipino-inspired desserts to multiple events. Her famous “Keyks,” Twinkie-like treats, will certainly be a highlight for fans of nostalgic, yet sophisticated sweets. Chef Jae spent the majority of her career as a marketing and communications director in the financial and professional services world. It was not until she decided to become a stay-at-home mother did she realize her love for dessert making. | |
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Chef Augelyn Francisco (Kabisera)
Events: Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Trade Day hosted by Wine Spectator Date: Friday, October 18; 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Invesco QQQ Festival Campus at Brooklyn Army Terminal —– Grand Tasting featuring Culinary Demonstrations presented by HexClad Date: Saturday and Sunday, October 19 & 20; 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM Location: Invesco QQQ Festival Campus at Brooklyn Army Terminal |
| Chef Augee Francisco, the mastermind behind Kabisera, will offer her modern takes on traditional Filipino dishes. With a deep respect for seasonal ingredients and a fusion of global flavors, her food celebrates her heritage. Kabisera, established in 2017 in New York City has two locations, Chinatown in Manhattan and Hell’s Kitchen. Kabisera Canal is located at 261 Canal Street, New York, NY 10013. This location highlights Chef Augee’s Japanese culinary experiences, where they serve Japanese Ramen in Filipino flavor. They also translate the baon box in lunch specials, where the meal is served in bento boxes. Kabisera West is located at 600 11th Avenue, New York, NY 10036. Kabisera West will take you back to Session Road in Baguio City, Philippines. All meals are served on a sizzling plate with house gravy that is worth coming back! This location has access to the Club Room, for private events and gatherings where patrons are able to enjoy a karaoke fun day. | |
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Chef Kimberly Camara (Kora)
Event: Asian Bites & Karaoke Nights hosted by Jet Tila Date: Friday, October 18; 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM Location: ASPIRE at One World Observatory |
| Kimberly Camara, co-founder of Kora, a Filipino-inspired bakery, will dazzle guests with her unique baked goods during this fun-filled evening of Asian bites and karaoke. Expect her pastries, which combine heirloom Filipino recipes with modern culinary techniques, to take center stage. | |
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Chef Diana Manalang (Little Chef Little Café)
Event: Cayman Jack River Cruise hosted by Justine Doiron Date: Saturday, October 19; 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Circle Line Cruises Pier 83 |
| Diana Manalang, the chef-owner of Little Chef Little Café, will bring her Filipino-American inspired creations aboard this unique river cruise event. Known for her innovative breakfast and lunch options, Manalang’s Filipino heritage shines through her flavorful dishes.
A hospitality industry veteran, Manalang brings more than a decade of experience to her two Long Island City businesses, Little Chef Little Kitchen and Little Chef Little Café. Building on expertise developed in marketing for brands like Swarovski and restaurant management, she brings a passion for food and customer care to everything she does. |
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Chef Dale Talde (Goosefeather)
Dim Sum Brunch hosted by Philippe Chow and Dale Talde Date: Saturday, October 19; 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Location: Philippe Chow |
| Chef Dale Talde, an award-winning chef and restaurateur, will join forces with Philippe Chow to host a dim sum brunch. Known for his culinary experiments and fusion of Filipino and Asian flavors, Talde promises to deliver an unforgettable dining experience.
He is the host and producer of Tastemade’s All Up In My Grill, the Executive Chef/Owner of Goosefeather at the Tarrytown House Estate in New York (which was named one of Esquire’s Best New Restaurants in America in 2020), and the co-founder of Food Crush Hospitality, a full-service hospitality consulting firm. His latest project is the opening of Talde Noodle and Dumpling in LaGuardia Airport’s newly renovated Terminal B Headhouse. Dale was named a semifinalist for the 2022 James Beard Awards in the “Best Chef: New York State” category, and he is the author of the Asian-American cookbook, which was released in 2015. |
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Chef Frances Tariga (Tadhana)
Events: Asian Bites & Karaoke Nights hosted by Jet Tila Date: Friday, October 18; 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM Location: ASPIRE at One World Observatory —– ABSOLUT® Vodka presents Drag Disco hosted by David Burtka and Neil Patrick Harris Date: Saturday, October 19; 10:00 PM – 12:30 AM Location: The Cutting Room |
| Chef Frances Tariga will be featured in multiple events, showcasing her extensive culinary experience, from her roots in Manila to her stints in Dubai and New York. With her flair for Filipino flavors and expertise in vegan cuisine, Tariga is a must-see during the festival. She recently won the new Sushi competition Morimoto’s “Sushi Masters” where she showcased her journey through omakase and stuck with her roots to create such authentic Filipino take on modern omakase. She recently opened Tadhana in the Lower East Side.
These Filipino chefs and their restaurants are making waves in New York’s vibrant culinary scene, and their participation in NYCWFF 2024 underscores the growing influence of Filipino cuisine in the U.S. Whether you’re looking to learn how to make classic Filipino dishes or experience innovative Filipino-inspired creations, these chefs offer something special for every food lover. |
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