AASC-054- 2019

Philcongen Attends “Tres ” Dinner by Top Filipino Chefs in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, CA- The Philippine Consulate General attended the one-night only collaborative dinner entitled “Tres Pares” held on 20 May 2019 at Ma'am Sir restaurant in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, featuring Chef Tom Cunanan of Bad Saint in Washington DC, JP Anglo of Sarsa Philippines and Chef Charles Olalia of Ma’am Sir.

The event was sold-out weeks prior to the day of the dinner, creating much excitement after one of the featured chefs, Chef Tom Cunanan was awarded the James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Mid-Atlantic on 06 May 2019. The James Beard Awards are annual awards presented by the James Beard Foundation and is considered “the Oscars of the food world.”

Chef Charles Olalia, owner of Rice Bar and Ma’am Sir, two hip and popular Filipino restaurants in Los Angeles, previously worked with Guy Savoy and Thomas Keller, and was the executive chef of Patina of Joachim Splichal. His restaurants have received rave reviews from critics and patrons alike, with LA Eater calling Rice Bar, “downtown's new Filipino grain bowl masterpiece”.

Chef Tom Cunanan of Bad Saint is the 2019 James Beard awardee for Best Chef in the Mid- Atlantic. He was also nominated by the same award-giving body for Best Chef in 2017 and 2018. Chef Cunanan’s restaurant Bad Saint is located in Washington, D.C.

Chef JP Anglo owns eight restaurants in the Philippines including Sarsa, Kafé Batwan and Liberation . He is a renowned celebrity chef with several television shows under his belt, for cooking and travel in the Philippines.

The three chefs served a total of 11 creations, with nine main dishes, one appetizer and one dessert. They expressed their appreciation for the opportunity to raise the Philippine flag alongside their creations. Their aim was to take the guests on a nostalgic journey using food and present through their vision.

The chefs’ restaurants can be found in these locations:

 Bad Saint. Address: 3226 11th St NW, Washington D.C. 20010. Website: badsaint.com.  Ma’am Sir. Address: 4330 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029. Tel. (323) 741 8371. Website: maamsirla.com.  Sarsa Kitchen. Address: The Forum, Federacion, BGC, Taguig, 1634 Metro Manila, Philippines. Website: sarsa.ph.

Alcoholic beverages concocted by Filipino brands, Archipelago Gin and Tanduay Rhum, were also served to complement the food.

The Philippine Department of Tourism sponsored the raffle prize of a roundtrip ticket to the Philippines for two. Tourism Director Richmond Jimenez and Vice Consul Dyan Kristine Miranda- Pastrana represented the Philippine Consulate General in the event. END

24 May 2019, Los Angeles – The Philippine Consulate General attended the one-night only collaborative dinner top billed by three Filipino chefs held at Ma’am Sir Silver Lake in Los Angeles on 20 May 2019. Seen in the photo above: (from left, standing) Tourism Director Richmond Jimenez, Chef JP Anglo of Sarsa; Vice Consul Dyan Kristine Miranda-Pastrana; Chef Tom Cunanan of Bad Saint; and (2nd from right, standing) Chef Charles Olalia of Ma’am Sir. (Photo Credit: Charina Vergara)

24 May 2019, Los Angeles – Chef Tom Cunanan’s Rellenong Alimasag with fresh crab salad, trout roe and crab fat sauce served during the one-night only collaborative dinner called “Tres Pares” held at Ma’am Sir Silver Lake in Los Angeles on 20 May 2019. (Photo Credit: Charina Vergara).

24 May 2019, Los Angeles – Chef Tom Cunanan’s version of with Thao Farms bittermelon tendrils, shrimp and long pepper served during the one-night only collaborative dinner called “Tres Pares” held at Ma’am Sir Silver Lake in Los Angeles on 20 May 2019. (Photo Credit: Charina Vergara)

24 May 2019, Los Angeles – Chef JP Anglo’s Kare Kare with tendon guinamos, crispy , cashew and peanut sauce served during the one-night only collaborative dinner called “Tres Pares” held at Ma’am Sir Silver Lake in Los Angeles on 20 May 2019. (Photo Credit: Charina Vergara)

24 May 2019, Los Angeles – Chef JP Anglo’s Palabok with crispy squid, salad, talangka, bangus belly and salted egg served during the one-night only collaborative dinner called “Tres Pares” held at Ma’am Sir Silver Lake in Los Angeles on 20 May 2019. (Photo Credit: Charina Vergara)

24 May 2019, Los Angeles – Chef Charles Olalia’s BBQ Platter comprised of Baka (smoked bone-in shortplate with coffee tamarind and coconut), Pork BBq (marinated pork shoulders and agridolce, and (Pitman Farms chicken bbq with pandan, lemongrass, ginger and calamansi served during the one-night only collaborative dinner called “Tres Pares” held at Ma’am Sir Silver Lake in Los Angeles on 20 May 2019. (Photo Credit: Charina Vergara)

24 May 2019, Los Angeles – Chef Charles Olalia’s Warm Mochiko with pandan sabayon and fleur de sel was the only dessert served during the one-night only collaborative dinner called “Tres Pares” held at Ma’am Sir Silver Lake in Los Angeles on 20 May 2019. (Photo Credit: Charina Vergara)