Diamond Filipino food fest to showcase Capampangan cuisine

MANILA, Philippines - Diamond Hotel will hold its Filipino Food Festival on May 10-19 at Corniche.

This year’s highlight is Culinaria Capampangan as prepared by Chef Sau del Rosario of Villa Café.

As the featured chef for this food fiesta, Del Rosario will infuse the Corniche buffet lunch and dinner with local dishes from Pampanga creatively prepared with a contemporary flair.

The buffet will boast of innovative and masterfully created Capampangan dishes such as Lamb Chops Ratatouille in Kaldereta Sauce, US Beef Rib-Eye and Portobello Confits in Bistek Sauce, Gule Marangle (Pinakbet with Tuyo Flakes), Begukan (Binangongan Pampanga style) with Crispy Pork, and Crispy Pata Kare-Kare with Farm Vegetables and Bagoong.

Delight in the distinct flavors of Pampanga and let your senses feast on everything Capampangan at the launch on May 10.

The event will start with a fashion presentation featuring the creations of Philip Dizon Torres. There will also be a culinary demo by the guardian of the Capampangan kitchen, Lilian Borromeo.

To add more excitement, guests availing themselves of the buffet will get a chance to win roundtrip tickets to Bohol with accommodations.

Visit Corniche at Diamond Hotel and rediscover the uniqueness of Capampangan cuisine for only P1,600 nett per person. You can also enjoy the buffet with free flowing tropical juices at P1,888 nett per person.

For reservations, call Diamond Hotel Philippines at 528-3000 local 1121. The buffet promotion is not available in conjunction with other discounts or offers. Prior reservation is encouraged.

Diamond Hotel Philippines is located at Roxas Boulevard corner Dr. J. Quintos St., Manila. For inquiries, call (632) 528-3000, e-mail at bizcenter@diamondhotel.com or visit www.diamondhotel.com.

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