Fantastic feast set for the third serving of Filipino Restaurant Week

The Philippine Consulate in New York is serving up a third helping of the Filipino Restaurant Week, bringing together 18 dining establishments from New York and New Jersey.

 

So honored to have been invited by the Philippine consulate to this year's NYC Filipino Restaurant Week!! Equally awesome was meeting some creative restaurant minds participating ????????#chillvibes #familyvibes @lumpiashack @jeepneynyc @maharlikanyc @ugly_kitchen @kumainn_uminom @maisonhugonyc and a few other spots you should visit! May 15-22

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Apr 26, 2017 at 12:26pm PDT

Consul General Theresa Dizon-De Vega during the launch on May 4 credited the pioneering chefs for the increase in interest in Filipino food. She also gave a nod to "second generation Filipino-American chefs and food enthusiasts" and the boost in social media in putting our cuisine on the map.

This year, Lumpia Shack Snack Bar, Swell Dive, Noodle Fan, Pinoy Filipino Restaurant, Calesa Restaurant, and Sisig Food Truck join 10 restaurants from the original lineup: Purple Yam, Maharlika, Jeepney, The Ugly Kitchen, Grill 21, Kuma Inn, Payag Restaurant, Tito Rad’s Grill & Restaurant, Phil-Am Kusina, and Max's Restaurant.

 

Here Comes the Best of the Best...CRISPY PATA KARE KARE!! #crispypata #karekare #uglykitchennyc #uglykitchen #realpinoyfood #familymeal #food #foodporn #filipinofood #instafood #instagood #lowereastside #nyc #nycfood

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Apr 21, 2017 at 9:02am PDT

 

Prepping for breakfast. These longanisa for Longsilog breakfast tacos comes with garlic rice and a fried egg. @swelldive #swelldive #tacoshack #breakfasttacos #filipinotacos #texmextacos #tacoseveryday #bedstuybrunch

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Mar 12, 2017 at 6:38am PDT

Cheryl Tiu writing for Forbes reported that this is the first time that non-Filipino restaurants are joining the festival: French brasserie Maison Hugo and modern Japanese restaurant Megu.

Maison is owned by French-Filipino couple Florian Hugo and Michelle Consing-Hugo and Megu is run by Filipino executive chef Frances Tariga-Weshnak.

 

Testing the "Sinanglay" recipe for Filipino Restaurant Week menu (May 15-22). Tilapia stuffed w/ tomato, chiles, shallot, wrapped in bok choy and poached in coconut/ginger/lime and chile broth.. #sinanglay #filipino #filipinorestaurantweek #filrestoweek #picoftheday #pinoy #pinoyfood #pinoygram #french #chef #crossingborders #culture #culturalexchange #goodfood #instapic #instagood #instadaily #instadelicious #eaaaaats #newyork #fish #ocean #vegetables #tasty #maisonhugonyc

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May 4, 2017 at 2:49pm PDT

They all take pride in the influence of Filipino cuisine in their signature dishes, with Consing-Hugo speaking particularly fondly of her mother's cooking.

"My mom used to make a fantastic camaron rebosado that I love to this day," she was quoted as saying. She and husband Florian will be serving ensaladang talong and sinanglay, plus leche flan in their booth.

These along with other dishes will be available at  $10 to $35, which according to Tiu is "a fraction of their usual prices."

Nicole Ponseca told Tiu that she hopes the movement spreads to other cities, adding, "Given the global interest in Filipino food, I think showing a united effort by our community of chefs, entrepreneurs and the consulate shows not only our food but our commitment as a powerhouse community."

The 3rd Filipino Restaurant Week is scheduled to be held from May 15 to 22. — AT, GMA News