Last
December 15, during an intimate media gathering at Café Belmont at Belmont
Hotel Manila (BHM), the third and latest edition of the Pamana (which translates
to “heritage) collaboration, a culinary advocacy that honors Filipino food
heritage through heirloom recipes, regional flavors and stories passed down
through generations, was officially unveiled.
Pamana reflects the hotel’s commitment to cultural preservation and
sustainable dining experience through dishes crafted with passion and inspired
by the diverse culinary heritage of the Philippines.
Chef Rey P. Parreno II (Executive Chef of Richmonde Iloilo) and Chef Dan Jason A. Acido (Executive Chef of Belmont Hotel Manila)
In
this most recent collaboration, Belmont Hotel Manila featured the rich flavors
of Panay Island, particularly the Ilonggo cuisine prepared by BHM Executive Chef
Dan Jason A. Acido and guest chef Rey
“Rhidz” P. Parreño II (the new Executive Chef at Richmonde Iloilo), a
staunch advocate of traditional and contemporary Ilonggo cuisine known for
blending tradition with contemporary flair.
Inadobadong Apahap, Piangang Manok and Bordon Mechado
Parreño, who grew up in Negros Occidental, delighted guests with some of the beloved Ilonggo dishes such as Bordon Mechado (a slow-cooked beef dish rich in heritage flavors); Piangang Manok (a traditional Mindanaoan chicken dish infused with burnt coconut and spices); and Inadobadong Apahap (a refined take on the classic adobo featuring locally sourced Asian sea bass). These dishes were cooked using locally sourced and underutilized ingredients such as labo (ginger flower), bulaklak ng luyang dilaw (turmeric), and bignay (Antidesma bunius, small red berries packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals).
“These dishes represent different regions, memories and cooking traditions from across the Philippines. By sharing bordon mechado, piangang manok and inadobadong apahap, we hope to honor the people and stories behind these recipes and keep them alive for the next generation,” Parreño said.
“Pamana is more than a dining experience for us. It is our way of honoring Filipino food heritage by celebrating heirloom recipes, regional flavors and the stories that have been passed down through generations. Through initiatives like this, we hope to create moments that bring people together and deepen appreciation for our culture,” BHM General Manager Ms. Mayann Malapote said.
Guests can enjoy Parreño’s featured exquisite dishes through the Pamana Weekend Dinner Buffet (Php1,700/pax) at Café Belmont every Friday and Saturday, from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Reservations are recommended as tables fill up quickly.
Belmont Hotel Manila: Newport Blvd., Newport City, Pasay City, 1309, Metro Manila. Tel: 5318-8888. Email: info@belmontmanila.com.
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