It's not enough that one pastry Master Chef, MOF Chef Jean-Francois Arnaud comes to the Philippines to mentor aspiring Filipino pastry chefs. The Academy of Pastry and Bakery arts plans to bring 4 more, who will each host their own Masterclass on pastry this upcoming April - May 2016!
The Academy has a mission to bring world-class chefs to the Philippines so that Filipinos can learn the art of pastry and bakery from some of the best in the industry, and they're going full-steam ahead despite just opening at the latter half of 2015. The demand has been better than expected, so they're bringing in the big names in international pastry.
All of these chefs have been awarded the Meilleurs Ouvriers de France (MOF), which is a unique and prestigious title title bestowed bestowed on only the best craftsmen of France. The distinction is only awarded every four years, and it's so difficult to get the award that none of the 9 finalists in the MOF Chocolatier 2015 got awarded the MOF despite years of preparation.
For a bit of background on the Academy of Pastry and Bakery Arts, check here. Each Masterclass is worth Php 45,000 but that's already quite affordable seeing that you wouldn't need to spend money to fly out of the country to learn from the best. It's all hands-on!
Here are the programs, dates, and a bit of background on each Master Chef...
Singaporean restaurant, Boon Tong Kee, has an amazing gift for everyone of their Dimsum loving customers! You can now enjoy unlimited Dimsum at any Boon Tong Kee store starting February 1, 2016. The catch? It's only available on weekdays at 2PM to 6PM.
Restock Curiosities is another Makati hidden gem that's tucked away in Guijjo Street, San Antonio Village. This cozy little cafe (yes, it's a tiny space) is known for quality specialty coffee that's paired with beautiful pieces of art around the cafe's interiors. It's been a haven for Metro Manila's art and coffee enthusiasts, but hasn't been as popular or accessible as Makati darlings Toby's Estate and Yardstick.
As a specialty cafe, Restock only uses the freshest coffee beans roasted by Magnum Opus Fine Coffees. It is, after all, from the same owner and several partners.
Drop by Restock and you will find the perfect marriage between coffee and art. I had a wonderful time while I was here, so here's what you can expect.
Cafe Mary Grace wants to bring the goodness of home in each of their stores. From their beautifully designed interiors, freshly-baked pastries, tasty beverages, and quality home-style food you'll find many reasons to keep on coming back. Cafe Mary Grace takes good care of their customers, which is why the cafe feels like a second home to many of her loyal patrons.
As part of our SM Southmall food crawl, we visited Cafe Mary Grace at the Food Street. Here's what we had.
Project Pie became popular in the Philippine food scene because of their unique, interactive make-your-own-pizza concept. You have all the control - with the ability to make pizza more than a hundred different ways to suit your taste and making it your own.
We tried to see what the fun is all about at their SM Southmall store so here's what you can expect from the Project Pie experience.
