About CHOP

The Culinary Historians of the Philippines (CHOP) is a non-profit sister organization of the Culinary Historians of Washington, D.C. (CHoWDC). We are not historians in the academic or scholarly sense; we are students of culinary history who want to give back to society through culinary-based programs. Our mission: To study, promote, and help preserve the history and heritage of Philippine cuisine and culinary customs/traditions; to implement advocacy programs; and to study the cuisines of other countries. [Your comments on our posts are most welcome.]

Saturday, November 7, 2015

Dinner & Lecture by Dr. Fernando Zialcita; CHOP Annual End-of-Year Banquet, November 14, 2015


FILIPINO FOOD ANTHROPOLOGY & SUNSET MERIENDA CENA
CHOP'S END-OF-THE-YEAR BANQUET
DINNER by CHEF JESSIE & LECTURE by DR. FERNANDO ZIALCITA
at CHEF JESSIE'S at 100, Eastwood, Quezon City
Saturday, November 14, 2015
6:00pm to 9:00pm

Dr. Fernando Zialcita (a doctor of anthropology at the Ateneo de Manila University) was the special guest lecturer for this end-of-year banquet, and he spoke about the many concepts of our Filipino food identity, including a presentation about why our culinary heritage is invisible, even to us.

The dinner--which was intended as an interpretation of the lecture--was curated by Chef Jessie Sinsioco, and her Degustation Menu is shown below.

Chef Jessie's revolving restaurant is at the top floor of the 100 Building in Eastwood, Quezon City. While the participants dined and listened to the lecture, they enjoyed a moving panoramic 360-degree view of the cityscapes of Makati, Taguig, Antipolo, Marikina, and Manila.


DEGUSTATION MENU

Chef Jessie's Ciabatta Bread, Rolls, Butter & Special Dip

Tapenade of:
Tinapang Bangus
Inihaw na Talong

Pako, Watercress & Pancit-Pancitan Salad
With Crispy Dulong
in Calamansi Vinaigrette Dressing

Clear Essence of Manila Clam
with Moringa

Guyabano Sorbet

"Bistek" in Soy-Calamansi Sauce
with Crispy Onion Rings

OR

Grilled Cod Fillet in Bacalao Sauce
Served with Garlic Rice and Sauteed Beans

The Holy Father's Favorite Dessert
Flambeed Mango
a la mode

Coffee or Tea