There will be a culinary showdown of six Filipino American chefs as they compete for the grand prize at KULINARYA: A FILIPINO CULINARY SHOWDOWN, hosted by the Philippine Consulate General, Philippine Department of Tourism, Philippine Department of Trade and Industry, and Filipino American Arts Exposition. The event is happening today, January 21, 2012 in San Francisco from 3 pm to 8 pm.
Three finalists each in the Amateur and Professional Divisions have advanced to showcase their culinary skills and talents in this exciting cook-off, where they must prepare a starter course (appetizer or soup), a second course (their own version of adobo), a third course (second entrée of their choice), and a Filipino dessert… all in a head-to-head challenge.
KULINARYA’s goal is to elevate Philippine cuisine, promote local Filipino restaurants and showcase culinary tours in the Philippines. Hosted by TV personality Franco Finn, there will also be a special cookoff showcasing the Philippine Pili Nut. KULINARYA attendees may sample specialty Philippine dishes at the FOOD TASTING SHOWCASE. Filipino restaurants, gourmet food trucks and caterers include:
» Auntie Em’s Fine Foods & Pastries
» Dampa Restaurant
» Genevieve Wines
» Goldilocks
» Intramuros Restaurant
» Mama Sita’s
» Mega Sardines
» Patio Filipin
» Ramar Foods
» Simply Calamansi
» Sun Tropics
» Tastebuds
» The Coffee Adventure Company
» The Naked Chorizo
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