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
