Covering the most noteworthy places to eat and drink for the Filipino community.
If you haven’t dined at Cafe Sierra located inside the Hilton Universal City in a while, you will be in for a surprise. Earlier this year, the famed buffet unveiled sleeker inte- riors and repositioned all the food stations toward the back of the restaurant. This way, during peak hours, the lines don’t interfere with…
Saturday, October 15 / The Overlook Lounge, 344 20th St, Oakland CA Tickets available at www.savorfilipino.com/ On Saturday, October 15, Savor Filipino will provide an opportunity for 1500 attendees to discover a unique take on traditional and contemporary Filipino cuisine. Included are many types of food and cocktails produced by more than a dozen emerging…
Curated by GrubLife The GrubLife Culinary Pavilion celebrates Philippine cuisine as a cultural and artistic form. Food is immersed in the heart of every Filipino as a sacred blessing to be respected yet fully enjoyed and appreciated. We invite you to experience the wonders of traditional and contemporary cuisine beyond the more common pancit and…
Curated by Tony and Angelita Ringor, and Eileen McCremens Sponsored by Area Lab Explore fresh Filipino vegetables from local farms, get gardening tips from award-winning home gardeners, and discover delicious Filipino recipes contributed by RG Enriquez of AstigVegan.com. Stylish tote bags, vegetables, recipes, and vegan bibingka mix available with your donation. 100% of proceeds go to…
(Champurrado inspired recipe courtesy of Fit Chef for Life Katrina Palana-Soledad) Ingredients 1 cup boiling water 1/3 cup steel cut oats*complex carbs 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp coconut sugar*low glycemic 1/2 scoop vanilla/chocolate whey-soy-vegan protein (15g protein)*lean protein source 1 tsp evaporated milk*Pinoy style or unsweetened vanilla almond milk for topping Directions 1….
(Bibingka inspired recipe courtesy of Fit Chef for Life Katrina Palana-Soledad) Minutes to Prepare: 10 Minutes to Cook: 5 Number of Servings: 4 Ingredients *Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free All Purpose Baking Flour, .5 cup *Organic Brown Egg, 1 Large *Baking Powder – Aluminum Free, 1 tsp *Light Coconut Milk (canned) .75 cup or Light Coconut Milk Unsweetened (carton) *Coconut…
(Pork giniling & tortang talong inspired recipe courtesy of Fit Chef for Life Katrina Palana-Soledad) Ingredients: GROUND TURKEY BASE 1/2 cup Onions, diced 1 Tbsp, Garlic, minced 1 Tbsp Grapeseed Oil 16oz Extra Lean Ground Turkey 16oz Lean Ground Turkey 1/4 cup Bragg’s Liquid Aminos 1/2 tsp Fresh Ground Pepper 1/2 tsp Pink Himalayan Salt 1.5 cups water…
Meet Michelle Ibarrientos, a Fil-Am based in Southern California, who whips up healthy versions inspired by Filipino favorites. Before she was a self-proclaimed “health enthusiast,” Ibarrientos would feel bloated and get sick often — that’s when she knew it was time for a change. When starting a health journey, she said it’s important to identify…
For Katrina Palana-Soledad, living well has been a journey — one 12 years in the making. “Growing up in the Philippines, there’s no such thing as dieting,” she shared. When she came to the United States, that’s when she began to explore ways to change up her routine by eating more balanced meals and making…
LOS ANGELES — Project by Project has announced premier restaurants and beverage purveyors for the 14th Annual Plate by Plate Tasting Benefit. The non-profit’s signature event brings together over 40 culinary geniuses from the finest restaurants and beverage purveyors and pairs them with over 500 epicureans from all across Southern California. The dinner event will…
Diners looking for a unique twist on the flavors of the Philippines can satisfy their craving for something both familiar and fun at Tacolipino, a Filipino-Mexican fusion restaurant in Carson, California. This cozy eatery with a come-as-you are atmosphere serves re-imagined favorites, as well as finely executed classic dishes in healthy portions, all prepared according…
99 RANCH Market’s Las Vegas location on S. Maryland Pkwy. held the Agro-Fisheries Trade (AT) Korean Show on June 25 and 26 to spread the word about the Korean items they sell. The food show was intended to “promote product awareness,” which will “go hand-in-hand in assisting a boosting sales of Korean items,” the market…
While Hmart has made a name for themselves as America’s number one Asian supermarket chain, the South Bay region of Los Angeles county welcomed Hmart to Torrance for the first time on Wednesday, June 22 in Torrance, California. Shoppers packed the aisles at the grand opening, both inquisitive, yet excited to experience what the supermarket…
To celebrate the opening of the new Seafood Department in 99 Ranch Market’s Alhambra location, the store held an “Asian Food Festival” on June 11 and 12. The new Seafood Department itself “not only provides fresh seafood, but also allows customers to choose fish, lobsters, crabs, and other live seafood right in front of the…
Los Angeles, California: You Eat Now! is collaborating with Makossa Cookout and The POT Bar to kickoff this summer’s party season on Saturday, June 18 at 3:30pm at The Line Hotel. Last summer, Makossa brought their legendary soiree of great food, good music, cold drinks, and happy people to the “backyard boogie” setting of Los…
Father’s Day weekend is just around the corner, and Cafe Sierra’s Father’s Day Weekend Bash is the perfect way to celebrate your old man’s special day. Cafe Sierra is known throughout the Filipino-American community for providing top-flight service and cuisine, and its Father’s Day Celebration on Sunday, June 19 will surely be no different. The…
Hearing the “An” last name immediately draws a connection to Crustacean, a fine-dining institution with locations in Beverly Hills and San Francisco. For three generations, the An family has successfully elevated Vietnamese-inspired cuisine and built up the multi-million dollar food and hospitality conglomerate House of An. So when I heard that one of the daughters, Hannah,…
LOS ANGELES—Spend an evening feasting with friends and supporting a great charity with Chef Alvin Cailan and Michael Hung at their Filipino Backyard BBQ in support of No Kid Hungry, held on Thursday, June 9, 2016 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. The two chefs will transform the mezzanine level of Chinatown’s Far East Plaza into a…
Some exciting news for foodies who live and work in Glendale. Caruso Affiliated, the privately held real estate company behind The Americana at Brand and the Grove, announced on Thursday, May 12 that in addition to burger chain Shake Shack, four eateries will be making their way to downtown Glendale this fall. Last December, it…
Driving through Los Angeles’ Chinatown, Far East Plaza on Broadway is one of those complexes that is easy to gloss over. But with curiosity awakened and judgments of its outdated exterior aside, the two-story shopping center encases a culinary haven with options so abundant that multiple trips may be necessary. Inside, you can find Roy…
Cocktails by Gelo Honrade of Jeepney Moby dick (Broncos) 1/2 oz ginger syrup 1/2 oz lime juice 3/4 oz passionfruit 2oz sailor jerry spiced rum Rumaway baby (Panthers) 1/2 oz mango syrup 1 1/2 oz pineapple juice 1/2 oz lemon juice 2 oz Selvarey white rum
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken drumsticks 1/2 cup Suka 4 stalks of lemongrass chopped 1 head garlic smashed 2 tbsps. chopped ginger 1 tbsp. brown sugar 1/2 cup calamansi juice Basting Sauce 1/4 cup Achiote butter Procedure: 1. Marinate the chicken for one hour 2. Grill chicken for 8 minutes on each side or until done,…
After Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach was crowned Miss Universe last year, Fil-Am mixologist Gelo Honrade concocted a cocktail in her honor: Pia The Drink. Wurtzbach, who tasted the drink during her visit to Jeepney (a Filipino gastropub in New York), said it was “sweet but with a kick,” according to Honrade. Honrade shared the recipe with…
Fresh lumpia Yield: Generous for 4-6 people Ingredients: 1 jicama 2 medium carrots, or bag of shredded carrots 1 cup rice wine vinegar 1 bag bean sprouts, raw Romaine lettuce 2 packages tofu, extra firm Soy sauce Patis 1-2 tablespoons Sesame oil 1 package (25-count) frozen lumpia wrappers Sauce: 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon tamarind soup…
SWEETS — The very first bite of New Year’s day is supposed to be something sweet because in Ancient China, when someone would deliver good news, it would be delivered with something sweet (i.e. glutinous rice, candy, fruit). FISH — An entire fish, complete with tail and head, should be served during the New Year…
IT all started with eggs. Growing up as a latchkey kid, Alvin Cailan’s father taught him how to cook eggs when he was tall enough to reach the stove. Who would have thought that years down the road and experiences at fine-dining restaurants under his belt, he would circle back to what he first learned…
SINCE its founding in 2013, NextDayBetter has been building a platform where changemakers, community leaders and innovators can assemble and share their stories. Branded as a “creative speaker and food series for diaspora communities around the world,” NextDayBetter has expanded globally to nine cities in four countries with events that inspire communities and are action-oriented….
In a Facebook poll conducted by CNN, Filipino food was ranked No. 2 out of 10 when respondents were asked, “Which destination has the world’s best food?” The Philippines secured the second spot with 1,528 votes after Taiwan, which received 8,242 votes. “Filipino food isn’t as well known as the other cuisines on this list,…
Will Filipino food finally have its moment to shine? It’s a question that many, including major publications, are asking. Back in 2012, Andrew Zimmern predicted that Filipino food would be “the next big thing.” Since then, there has been an ongoing fascination with the cuisine across the country, like in Los Angeles, New York, San…
FKEDUP NYC: Filipino History in 5 Courses is a pop-up dinner held in celebration of Philippine Independence Day, June 12, at Court Tree, 371 Court St 2nd Fl, Brooklyn at 7:30 pm. The five-course culinary tour of Philippine history features the various influences on the country’s cuisine including Malay sauces, Arabic spices, and Spanish techniques….
