Ambassadors MaryKay Carlson of the United States (US) and Kazuhiko Koshikawa of Japan expressed their love for Filipino food by sampling local delicacies that have been dining table favorites for years. (Photo from US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson) The US envoy, who attended the...
Japanese Ambassador to Manila Kazuhiko Koshikawa was elated to find Filipino goodies in Don Quijote, a famous Japanese discount chainstore that can be found in Japan. (Photo from Japanese Ambassador to Manila Kazuhiko Koshikawa via Twitter) Based on his tweet, the envoy seemed to be back home....
FILIPINO FOOD CHAMPIONS Clockwise from top left: Don Baldosano, Jam Melchor, Josh Boutwood, Kalel Chan, Kevin Navoa, Tina Legarda, Rafael Jardeleza jr., Thirdy Dolatre, and Myke Tatung Food is the flavor, aroma, and texture of our identity. Our happy-go-lucky nature, hospitality, and cultural...
The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) has assured the public that ensuring food security in the country and improving the agriculture sector are still top priority programs of the Marcos administration. *Pixabay* The PCO made this statement as the country observes Filipino Food Month this...
With such a fast-paced world, who wouldn’t want to take a break and escape it all? Folks in the city are especially surrounded with noise, activity and perpetual change. A quiet, provincial life is what a lot of people long for, but it’s not easy to drop everything and change lifestyles....
The month-long celebration of Filipino food and culinary heritage was launched at the Manila Metropolitan Theatre last Tuesday, championing the theme, “*Pagkaing Sariling Atin, Mahalin at Pagyamanin.”* As per the Proclamation No. 469 s. 2018, April is declared “Filipino Food Month'' or...
Hong Kong’s new offerings for food connoisseurs BARKADA TRIP Barkada is set to open later this month at the newly launched lifestyle destination Foco in Soho We all have our favorite restaurant or fast food joint in Hong Kong. For a quick fix, Café de Coral never fails. For truly local fare,...
Four classic Filipino foods were included in the 2023 "100 Worst Rated Foods in the World" list by popular online food guide Taste Atlas. According to the list published on Taste Atlas' Facebook page, kinalas, a noodle soup dish that originated from the Bicol region, was at the 17th spot with a 2.4...
The award-winning singer is Vogue Philippines’ cover star this February Filipino-American Grammy and Oscar winner H.E.R. is definitely a foodie who loves Filipino food. In a video co-created with Vogue Philippines, the “Best Part” singer shares some of her fondest memories and some of her...
It goes without saying that the core of every delectable Filipino meal are the ingredients that provide each dish with distinct twists, flavors, and aromas. From appetizer to dessert, Filipino cuisine reflects the nation’s general penchant for sweets. While almost every ingredient is readily...
Gugu Room is dubbed as ‘New York’s first Filipino-Japanese izakaya’ Filipino food continues to make a solid impact in New York and that’s all thanks to the chefs and restaurants that continue to champion the cuisine. The latest to do just that is Gugu Room as it serves Pinoy flavors matched...
Food, beyond its literal definition, is a means of expression that is intrinsic to a country's cultural identity. In a KainCon webinar, which is part of the Filipino Food Month celebration, award-winning food writer and book designer Guillermo “Ige” Ramos quoted French gastronome Jean Anthelme...
