Chef Jessie: Championing Filipino cuisine
YOU can tell a lot about a chef not only through the dishes they prepare, but also through the experiences they accumulated. For instance, Chef Jessie Sincioco was the first…
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What we eat: Favorite staples on your Thanksgiving dinner and how they’re changing
FOR years, no Thanksgiving dinner spread has been complete without the centerpiece turkey, sides of mashed potatoes, green beans, gravy, and cranberry sauce, and the assortment of pumpkin, apple, and…
Fil-Am chef introduces menu inspired by travels, global cultures at Montage Beverly Hills
IT’S no secret that Filipino-American chefs have made their marks on restaurants across Southern California. The latest discovery (for me) is The Restaurant at the Montage Beverly Hills, where Fil-Am…
From bean to bar: Fil-Am chocolatier Hernan Lauber finds joy in native Philippine cacao
On promoting the Philippines as the “Napa Valley of cacao” FILIPINOS love chocolate. And sure, that affinity includes the Hershey’s, M&M’s, and Toblerone bars that fill up balikbayan boxes sent…
99 Ranch Market launches Cravings, a grocery store & food hall in Chino, CA
To cater to a multigenerational foodie audience, 99 Ranch Market has unveiled Cravings, a new warehouse-style grocery store and food hall at the Chino Spectrum Marketplace in Chino, California with…
From salted duck egg to sapin sapin: Filipino ingredients become ice cream flavors at Wanderlust Creamery
12 special flavors introduced for Fil-Am History Month MANY believe that the best way to learn about a culture is through food. Though the process of traveling may be a…
From family-style meals to desserts, Filipino cuisine shines at LA Food & Wine Festival
THE Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival (LAF&W) this past week brought together dozens of renowned culinary personalities from across the country for five days of events. From Wednesday, August…
Back-to-school basics: How to make healthy lunches for kids
KIDS are heading back to school starting this week, and the task of packing their lunches falls on their parents again. As much as they want their children to eat…
Filling up with Filipino fruits and veggies
FILIPINO food has, without a doubt, been heating up in the U.S. with Filipinos and non-Filipinos alike enjoying the burgeoning scene on both coasts. But while dishes like chicken adobo,…
Fil-Am wins Gilroy Great Garlic Cook-off with his original lumpia wrap recipe
LUMPIA, one of the traditional Filipino dishes, took center stage when Fil-Am Will Simbol won the 2018 Great Garlic Cook-off at the 40th annual Gilroy Garlic Festival with his original…
Hungry for more ‘Bitter Melon,’ ‘ULAM: Main Dish’ at the Asian American International Film Festival
A NUMBER of Filipino and Filipino American films made it to the 41st Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF41), presented by Asian CineVision. As the first and longest running Asian interest…
Calamansi, moringa, turmeric at the 2018 Summer Fancy Food Show
THE hottest and latest trends and innovations in specialty food and beverage hogged the spotlight at the 2018 Summer Fancy Food Show, held June 30-July 2 in New York and…
Cheese & Charcuterie Buffet At Makati Diamond Residences
From July 27 to September 28, 2018, visit Alfred at Makati Diamond Residences every Friday, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, for the Cheese & Charcuterie Buffet. Indulge in bite…
Kusina Ni Mama Sita Introduces Adlai Paella Kit
In the recent International Food Expedition (IFEX) at the World Trade Center and Trade Training Center, Kusina ni Mama Sita showcased a wide range of Filipino flavors along with more…
Chef Jessie and Chef Roberto special dinner
Wine is the perfect accompaniment for life experiences — everything is made more special and intimate with a glass of it. Which is how Chef Jessie Sincioco and Chef Musaro…
Ariel Layug: A chef fulfills his potential with dream job at Cirque du Soleil
When he was a young boy growing up in the Philippines, Ariel Layug would look at his school’s atlas and collection of encyclopedias and wonder in general about life in…
LA gains new Filipino spot with Charles Olalia’s Ma’am Sir
Palabok-inspired deviled eggs. Sea urchin on top of lumpia Shanghai. Lobster inihaw. Yellowtail sinuglaw. These are some of the dishes you can find on the menu of Ma’am Sir, the…
The fruits of great love at Purple Yam Brooklyn and Malate
“Cooking is like the fruit of a great love: a strong and slightly egotistical love on the part of the men, altruistic and sensitive on the part of the women….
A Filipino Gastronomic Tour of Brooklyn
When Purple Yam opened in the Ditmas Park neighborhood of Brooklyn back in 2009, it became a dining destination for many Filipinos and Filipino-Americans who live outside the borough. Some…
Celebrating the rich flavors of the Philippines at Filipino Restaurant Week 2018
FRONT AND CENTER Filipino Restaurant Week (#FRW2018), that annual, much-awaited foodie event among fans of Filipino cuisine, has grown so much after its inception back in 2015 when 13 Filipino…
Night Market takes over LA’s Grand Park
Five-day event is part of Los Angeles Times’ month-long Food Bowl NEED plans this weekend in Los Angeles? If you’re looking for something food-related, check out the Night Market in…
New Banc of California Stadium features some of LA’s food favorites
Soccer fans rejoice — Banc of California Stadium in downtown Los Angeles opens this weekend with the LA Football Club (LAFC)’s match against the Seattle Sounders on Sunday, April 29. …
The General’s Favorite Dessert
Romulo Café welcomes the summer season with the late General Carlos P. Romulo’s favorite dessert, Halo Halo. Prepared with ingredients that Filipinos love, this frosty delight will satiate, beyond doubt,…
Gringo opens biggest branch in Greenhills
Gringo’s finger-lickin’ chicken and ribs are now available in 10 locations Everyone’s favorite hangout central for mouthwatering chicken and ribs today unveils its 10th and biggest location yet at O…
Fil-Am Chef Barb Batiste turns to Filipino classics at Big Boi on Sawtelle
Sawtelle Boulevard in West Los Angeles is another haven for those with eager tastebuds and stomachs, as blocks are lined with sushi bars, ramen places, and Boba tea shops, as…
Fil-Am owned café pushes Philippine-sourced coffee beans, Filipino dessert flavors in drinks
Despite the ubiquity of coffee giants, neighborhood cafés are still appreciated by locals, and for visitors, it’s the best way to get a glimpse into the local scene. If you…
Kaju Soft Tofu in Buena Park offers fresh, authentic Korean comfort food perfect for the winter
WITHIN the last few years, Korean food has become a hit in the United States, and it’s not very surprising to see why. It’s just so good. There is no…
H Mart announces grand opening of San Jose-Oakland location on March 8
H MART, a leading International supermarket chain has made a final announcement of H Mart San Jose-Oakland Grand Opening and is set to open its doors at 10:30 a.m. on…
It’s a special brunch and mass for President and Mrs. Carter
By Grace O. Rosalynn Carter is a truly unforgettable American hero who inspires everyone she meets. Recently, she arrived in Los Angeles to be honored as one of the most…