Taste the Flavors of the Philippines at The Manila Hotel’s Filipino Food Festival
The Filipino food has indeed captured the essence of Southeast Asia’s exceptional gastronomic experience. The archipelago lived with a vibrant history and diverse traditions across more than 7,000 islands over the centuries that created a unique cuisine—one that reflects its own history.
This year’s Filipino Food Festival will feature many of the country’s favorites. Culinary sensation Dedet “Lechon Diva” Dela Fuente Santos, the person behind Manila-based restaurant Pepita’s Kitchen will take us into a one-of-a-kind gustatory journey as she innovates all-time favorite Pinoy dishes and introduces new dishes that we will surely love.
“The Manila Hotel Filipino Food Festival will run from August 25 to September 16, 2016 at the Café Ilang-ilang.
We invite you to celebrate with us as we partake the best of Filipino cuisines prepared by our “Lechon Diva” Dedet Dela Fuente Santos”, says Nian Liwanag-Rigor, Assistant Vice-President for Public Relations and Corporate Communications.
To officially kick-off the Festival, a Media Launch transpired last August 02, 2016 where guests came to sample the culinary concoctions. Indeed, the afternoon was full of flavors and colors with everybody’s love for food. The Manila Hotel’s Resident Manager Gerhard Doll welcomed the guests in the afternoon’s affair. Mr. Doll signaled the official start of the Festival with a Philippine-inspired tradition—the breaking of the clay pot.
The melodic accompaniment of the San Sebastian Manila Rondalla and the cultural dance performances from the Children of Mother Earth also took part in the revelry.
It was a sight to see Café Ilang-Ilang adorned with native decorations resembling a true Filipino fiesta that is sure to make an extraordinary dining experience.
Guests were delighted to savor the skillfully prepared dishes
such as the best seller truffle rice stuffed lechon de leche (entire pig roasted until crisp and golden-brown stuffed with truffle),
Pepita’s Filipino paella (a rice dish with ancient roots that originated from Spain but with a modern twist), 
hiplog (shrimp dish with salted egg sauce),
and balut salpicao (made of developing duck embryo). Not to be missed are the assortment of Filipino-inspired pizzas—Adobo, Palabok and Lechon pizzas.
These are just some of the mouth-watering dishes that are featured at the Café Ilang-Ilang. The selection is overflowing!
To know more about the Filipino Food Festival, please contact The Manila Hotel’s Food and Beverage Team via 527 0011 local 1260 or 1261.
Positioned as the true heart of the Philippines, The Manila Hotel is the country’s premier five-star and flagship hotel. It is located at One Rizal Park, Manila. For more information, call 527 0011 or visit www.manila-hotel.com.ph; follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheManilaHotel and on Twitter @ManilaHotel and Instagram @manila_hotel.
