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Kwek-kwek in Moscow

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PH Embassy, DOT partner with first Russian female Michelin chef to promote Filipino cuisine, tourism

PINOY FOR RUSSIANS Chef Alehina’s shrimp lumpia and pancake halo-halo were instant hits with the attendees

The Department of Tourism (DOT)-Frankfurt office and its official partner Access Russia, together with the Philippine Embassy in Moscow, recently hosted a Filipino breakfast while promoting Philippine tourism at the acclaimed Michelin-starred Biologie Restaurant. The breakfast was made possible through DOT’s collaboration with Biologie’s own chef, Ekaterina Alehina, the first female chef in Russia to receive a Michelin.

MICHELIN OVER MOSCOW Chef Alehina

Using healthy, locally-sourced ingredients, Chef Alehina created several memorable dishes inspired from Philippine classics. The menu included popular Filipino favorites such as shrimp lumpia, pancit, egg and squid kwekwek, calamari adobo, and pancake halo-halo.

MABUHAY MOSCOW! Philippine Embassy in Moscow Charge d’Affaires Robert O. Ferrer Jr. delivers his welcome remarks for participants. (Moscow PE photo)

Charge d’Affaires Robert Ferrer emphasized the significance of food in Filipino social relationships and business culture. “Filipinos may disagree over many things, but they come together in peace and harmony over a shared meal,” he said. He also added that food is an important element in completing any touristic experience in the Philippines.

MOSCOVITES EAT PINOY From left: actress Irina Starshen- baum, celebrity promoter Ekaterina Komolova, and fashion designer Julia Kalmanovich

Several A-list Russian celebrities graced the event, such as Mary Leest, Julia Kalmanovich, Barbara Shmykova, Danil Radlov, Irina Starshenbaum, and Ekaterina.

The event also featured a presentation by representatives of the Aman Resorts hospitality company of the captivating Amanpulo island in Palawan.

PINOY BREAKFAST OF RUSSIAN CHAMPIONS Russian actress Barbara Shmykova and DJ Danil Radlov attend the Philippine breakfast at Restaurant Biologie

Several A-list Russian celebrities graced the event, such as Mary Leest (fashion blogger, TSUM stylist), Julia Kalmanovich (fashion designer), Barbara Shmykova (actress), Danil Radlov (DJ), Irina Starshenbaum (actress), Ekaterina Komolova (celebrity promoter).

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