A quest for Kapampangan flavors

FROM Central Luzon to the south of Manila, Crimson Hotel’s Café Eight will be bringing a 13day Kapampangan culinary feast in partnership with Quest Hotel & Conference Center – Clark, Pampanga. Café Eight’s tables

with both traditional and exotic fares from the region from June 12 to 24, 2018.

The Kapampangan cuisine has a long and colorful history which dated back to the Spanish era. They learned the basics of Spanish cooking, and later on created menus that pleased every Spaniards’ palate. In addition to a host of delectable dishes, Pampanga is also known for its exotic specialties like frogs and crickets.

Being the culinary capital of the Philippines, the Kapampangan cuisine fittingly became the highlight of Café Eight’s Philippine Independence Day celebration. Crimson Hotel Filinvest City, Manila’s culinary team headed by Chef Marley Flattley will be cooking with Chef Leo Mari of Quest Hotel Clark to serve a feast of flavors that are rich in history, distinct and truly Filipino.

A diverse and plentiful Kapampangan menu is expected to surprise guests and get immersed with the Philippine culture.

Crimson Hotel will also hold an art exhibit at the Gallery from June 12-30, 2018 which features artworks of both doctors and patients namely Dr. Josephine Policar, Dr. Janet de Grano, Dr.

Guest Chef Leo Mari of Quest Clark (2nd from left) with Crimson Hotel’s GM Gerhard Doll, Chef Del Adora and Ronie Reyes.

Bambi Dy, Belen Lorenzo, Ma. this event is dedicated to all Silvana dela Cruz, Bing Famoso Filipino artists who freely express Tac- An, and Mary Ann Reyes. themselves, especially their feelings Dubbed as through art.