‘A Taste of the Philippines’: culinary event showcases DC’s top Fil-Am chefs
EVEN when he was still at Bad Saint, James Beard award-winning chef Tom Cunanan has been dreaming of coming up with a group of Filipino American chefs in the Washington,…
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Wildly popular Fil-Am online bakery KORA to release doughnuts inspired by ‘Yellow Rose’ movie
In honor of Filipino American History Month, Queens-based online bakery KORA has created a special edition set of doughnuts in partnership with “Yellow Rose,” the award-winning, critically acclaimed film that…
Trick or…treat yourself to a week of free Apple Fritters, Blueberry Muffins and Cinnamon Rolls
McDonald’s keeps the sweets coming post-Halloween, offering new McCafé Bakery items for free with coffee purchase from Nov. 3 – Nov. 9 (CHICAGO, IL — Halloween has always been a…
From cakesicles to empanadas: Fil-Am couple in Southern California starts catering company amid pandemic
WHEN the pandemic began earlier this spring, national lockdowns were imposed around the globe in an attempt to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. Several safety measures like washing…
Jollibee among best fast-food fried chicken in US
PHILIPPINE fast-food giant Jollibee’s best-selling Chickenjoy is one of the best fast-food fried chicken options in the United States, according to online magazine, Redbook. In its “The Best Fast-Food Fried…
Chicken Inasal at home with Manila Inasal’s Salu-Salo Box
Filipinos love chicken, just look at all the restaurants and fast food places around the country selling fried or grilled chicken and you’ll see the big picture. Inasal is one…
Iconic Philippine brand Tanduay brings its premium rums to Nevada
Award-Winning rum maker enters the market There’s a reason why Tanduay, a 166-year-old rum manufacturer in the Philippines, remains at the top of the wines and spirits category worldwide, and…
Chef Raj Abat opens first Filipino vegan restaurant in New York
WHEN his boss Ravi DeRossi told chef Raj Abat last September to come up with an idea for a Filipino vegan restaurant, he was a little hesitant. Growing up in…
Island Pacific launches ‘Island Pacific Select’ private label
ISLAND Pacific Supermarket, a Filipino grocery chain with 16 locations in California and Nevada, recently launched its private label program known as “Island Pacific Select.” This week, Island Pacific Select…
Nostalgia for sale: How So Sarap NYC is blazing a trail through Filipino street food
THERE are some food items that automatically trigger nostalgic trips down memory lane for many, and that holds true for Filipinos who have lived abroad for a while now who…
Filipino restaurateurs in New Jersey remain hopeful as indoor dining with some restrictions resumes
Restaurants in New Jersey has allowed indoor dining beginning last Friday, September 4. On Wednesday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that he is lifting the six-month ban and will…
Bebot Filipino Soul Food in Long Beach, CA to continue community kitchen efforts despite destructive fire
The past few months have brought numerous hurdles for Filipino American chef AC Boral and his Long Beach restaurant Bebot Filipino Soul Food — from the closure of indoor dining…
Self-care in each sip: Pinay-founded Droplet enters the wellness industry with functional beverages
FIVE years ago, Celeste Perez launched Well Fed, a design studio that has celebrity restaurateurs and hospitality groups among its clientele. The downsides of a bustling business for Perez, however,…
Acclaimed Fil-Am restaurant Ma’am Sir has closed
Los Angeles just lost one of its beloved modern Filipino American restaurants with the closure of Ma’am Sir along Sunset Boulevard, its chef and owner Charles Olalia announced on Friday,…
From egg sandwiches to burgers: Chef Alvin Cailan returns to LA with new meat shop, releases first cookbook on upbringing as an American-born Filipino
LAST December, Alvin Cailan put a down payment on the former Chego spot inside Far East Plaza in Los Angeles’ Chinatown without the immediacy, or a defined concept, to occupy…
All’s well that ends well? Filipino Food Movement engages Barkada DC owners in a conversation after online debate
A COUPLE of weeks ago, the word “barkada” triggered a social media debate within the Filipino American community, later expanding to the Filipino diaspora. It stemmed from the news that…
Is it cultural appropriation or appreciation? How a wine bar in D.C. called ‘Barkada’ sparked a social media debate
Four white men recently opened a wine bar along U Street in Washington, D.C. named “Barkada Wine Bar,” a nod to the Filipino word for a closely-knit group of friends….
Jollibee’s expansion in the US continues, opens second Jersey City store amid the pandemic
Jollibee opened the doors of its second store in Jersey City last week, more than a month after the inauguration of its Edison store, in the midst of the pandemic…
From quarantine baking to a pastry business: Deaf Pinay bakers serve up traditional Filipino goodies in Southern California
AT a time when the supply for motivation and optimism in humanity is not meeting the demand, it is important to remember that goodness is still the rule and not…
How to survive a post-COVID-19 market: ’Dial it up’ and ‘Buy Filipino products’
FILIPINO FOOD MOVEMENT’S ‘SAVOR FILIPINO’ SUMMIT WITH its goal to create a framework in order to innovate the business of Filipino cuisine in the time of the pandemic, the Filipino…
Island Pacific now offering contactless payment technology for the community’s safety
Island Pacific Supermarket, with locations in California and Nevada, is the first Filipino supermarket chain to offer online shopping with same-day grocery delivery in the United States. As phases continue…
Fil-Am chefs from LA to Seattle raise funds to help BLM, social justice causes
With the third straight week of protests ongoing in the United States, Filipino American chefs along the West Coast are contributing to the Black Lives Matter movement by donating proceeds…
The World Eats Here: Recipes and stories from Queens Night Market’s immigrant vendor-chefs
A LOT of people have channeled their inner chefs and bakers as a way to cope with the global pandemic and after almost 12 weeks in lockdown, there is a…
Filipino-owned bakery and restaurant Goldilocks now open at SFO’s Harvey Milk Terminal 1
SAN FRANCISCO – As businesses across America are forced to shut down due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Goldilocks Filipino Bakeshop and Restaurant opens its newest North…
RECIPE: Chicken Adobo from ‘The World Eats Here’
Recipe from Alfredo and Marienits Pedrajas of Lapu-Lapu Foods Philippines (Makes 5 to 6 Servings) Filipinos love their garlic and vinegar, and both are supporting stars in this dish. Chicken…
The Fork Initiative & Feed Our Warriors: Fil-Am groups in New York unite to feed the front-liners
For the past few weeks, we have seen small Filipino businesses and organizations come up with projects to send food and drinks to front-liners and first responders. Kabisera in the…
Historic Filipina-owned Bay Area restaurant reopens for business
LOCATED along Bayshore Boulevard in Brisbane, California is a restaurant with a 162-year history that includes surviving the 1906 earthquake, the 1918 Spanish flu outbreak and the Great Depression in…
Despite the pandemic, Fil-Am chef Ria Barbosa’s Petite Peso opens for service in downtown LA
WITH the city of Los Angeles’ stay-at-home order that took effect nearly two months ago, restaurants have been limited to take-out and delivery, or faced the decision to close. Opening…
From ube drinks to lumpia: East Coast Fil-Ams feed health care front-liners
With health care workers fighting on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic, several Filipino American restaurants and groups are expressing their appreciation by delivering meals and other essential supplies….
Jollibee brings joy home with the launch of nationwide delivery via DoorDash
As the world navigates through a turbulent time, popular fast-food chain Jollibee wants to bring some joy to customers who are staying safe at home. With the brand’s dining rooms…