Crimson Hotel culinary team wins gold at the 2017 Philippine Culinary Cup

The culinary team of Crimson Hotel Filinvest City, Manila won gold at the Dream Team Challenge category of the 2017 Philippine Culinary Cup held recently at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. The Philippine Culinary Cup is considered the most prestigious culinary competition in the Philippines. Crimson Hotel’s winning dream team is composed of executive chef Marley Flattley, executive sous chef Plaridelio Adora, chef Daniel Tan and chef Virgilio Vasquez. The team was asked to prepare and present a threecourse menu for three persons within 120 minutes. The team was also tasked to create an appetizer using flounder, a main course of Iberico belly and foie gras and, a dessert utilizing chocolate, milk, butter, cream and cheese. Criteria for judging includes mise en place and hygiene, correct preparation, practical and up-to-date presentation—and most important of all—taste. Crimson Hotel’s winning dream team created this delectable three-course menu: smoked flounder confit with mango salsa, pickled beetroot and sweet pepper reduction as appetizer; slow roast pork belly with foie gras croquette, boulangere potato and red cabbage puree for the main course; and chocolate cremeux with basil cream cheese, crunchy milk chocolate croquantine and jalapeno pistachio puree for dessert. The judges noted that the winning dishes were flavorful, spicy, and nicely presented with good color combination. Experience the award-winning culinary expertise of the Crimson Hotel dream team. For more information or reservations, please visit the official website at http://www.crimsonhotel.com/manila/ or call 863-2222.