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Pancit Kit Chicken Adobo Lumpia Find and follow us online at filipinoatheart.com. facebook.com/kusinamaria @kusinamaria MESSAGE FROM THE PHILIPPINE SECRETARY OF TOURISM GREETINGS FROM THE MAYOR OF SAN FRANCISCO ur warmest congratulations and greetings to the officers and staff of the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco and its attached agencies (DOT, DTI, PNP) for organizing n behalf of the City and the 2nd Kulinarya: A Filipino Culinary Showdown to be held on 21 January 2012 at O County of San Francisco, the Carnelian by the Bay Restaurant along Embarcadero in San Francisco, California. it is with great pleasure Culinary tourism has been a major part of our vision in making the Philippines a preferred O that I welcome you to the 2ND tourist destination in Asia. It has become a vehicle for both foreign and local tourists to discover ANNUAL KULINARYA: A FILIPINO the rich culture and tradition of peoples in various regions of our country. We are confident that CULINARY SHOWDOWN, being each locality can offer a variety of cuisine that satisfies the discriminating palate of our visitors. held on January 21, 2012 at the I understand that Pili Nut which is grown mostly in Bicol Region would be introduced in this Carnelian By the Bay Restaurant competition, not only as an ingredient for desserts but also as an ingredient for savory food items. in San Francisco. KULINARYA aims The DOT management fully supports the staging of Kulinarya to elevate public appreciation for Competition which aims to elevate the status of Filipino cuisine that Philippine Cuisine and encourages our residents to explore the is comparable with other popular cuisines of the world. This is indeed various dishes available at many Filipino restaurants throughout a laudable endeavor as it harnesses the talents and prowess of Filipino our City and County. KULINARYA also celebrates the outstanding chefs, foodies and other culinary enthusiasts in improving the quality culinary skills and talents of local Filipino American chefs who of taste and presentation of Filipino dishes. We hope that this initiative are making significant contributions to will be undertaken not only throughout the United States but also in the community. other parts of the world. San Francisco has always been more than a place. San Lastly, I wish to extend my sincere gratitude and best wishes to the Francisco is an idea – the idea that diversity builds a stronger six (6) finalists who have devoted their time and efforts in participating society, that tolerance advances democracy, and that in this contest. compassion is essential for a better world. San Francisco is a small city that dares to dream big, bound only by our capacity to imagine. I am proud to be the Mayor of a city that celebrates Mabuhay! diversity and multiculturalism as a way of life and takes pride in its vibrant Filipino community. Ramon R. Jimenez, Jr. I applaud those of you who contributed to making this Philippine Secretary of Tourism event a true success, including the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco and Filipino American Arts Exposition. Congratulations to the organizers of this event and to all of you WELCOME FROM THE PHILIPPINE CONSUL GENERAL IN SAN FRANCISCO for supporting this exciting celebration of culinary and cultural he Philippine Consulate General and its attached agencies join the members of the Filipino achievement at its best. Good luck to the chefs, and best wishes American communit in looking forward to another year full of opportunities for joint efforts for a successful event! to proudly showcase the Philippines and its rich heritage and traditions. T With warmest regards, To begin this year, I warmly welcome all to the 2nd Kulinarya Showdown cooking competition finals this January 21 at its new venue at the Carnelian by the Bay restaurant. Edwin Lee The 2nd Kulinarya Showdown cooking competition follows through after the first Kulinarya Mayor Showdown successfully held in 2010. With this pioneering event we signal once more the continuing advocacy to increase awareness and heighten appreciation of Philippine cuisine and its infusions into the American mainstream palate, and to engage the Filipino American community to proudly promote and increase awareness of their rich culinary heritage. As cooking and eating are rituals and traditions that have found TABLE OF CONTENTS a niche into every culture, Kulinarya Showdown showcases the Philippines’ own interpretations of these rituals and traditions handed Message from Philippine Secretary of Tourism ......................... 03 down through generations of family cooking, offering culinary delights Welcome from the Philippine Consul General .......................... 03 that draw richness and diversity from the many flavors and spices of over Greetings from the Mayor of San Francisco ................................. 03 7,000 islands, and enhanced by rich historical cross-cultural influences. Kulinarya: A Culinary Showdown ........................................................ 04 Let us witness once more the talent of our Filipino American Program of Events .......................................................................................... 04 chefs, the food offerings of our various Filipino restaurants and food Kulinarya Partners ........................................................................................... 04 ingredient providers in the Bay area as the cooking competition, the Kulinarya Contestants .................................................................................. 06 food sampling and ingredient showcase area unfold during the 2nd Filipino Favorites .............................................................................................. 08 Kulinarya Showdown. Kulinarya Emcee and Judges ................................................................. 10 Let us proudly watch as the special feature and cook-off for the Pili Goes Gourmet .......................................................................................... 12 Philippine Pili Nut – the latest of Philippine ingredients being introduced Green Cuisine ..................................................................................................... 14 to the US market also take place during this event. TRENDING: It’s More Fun in the Philippines! ................................ 16 I extend sincere thanks and congratulations to all co-presentors, Expedition: Philippines ............................................................................... 17 sponsors, participants and supporters for making Kulinarya Showdown a Top 10 Things To Do in the Philippines ........................................... 17 continuing and enriching experience, and a vibrant fulfilling advocacy PISTA: It’s Fiesta Time .................................................................................... 18 To all, let us celebrate Philippine cuisine. Let’s go Filipino ! The Next Tourist Attraction ...................................................................... 19 Ambassadors and Consuls General Tour 2012 ........................... 20 Marciano A. Paynor, Jr. Filipino Dining Guide / Travel Directory .......................................... 22 Consul General Food Tasting Showcase / Filipino Bazaar ........................................ 22 KULINARYA: A FILIPINO CULINARY SHOWDOWN • JANUARY 2012 • 03 SATURdaY, JANUARY 21, 2012 3:00 PM – 8:00 pm Program CARNELIAN BY THE BAY The 2nd Kulinarya: A Filipino Culinary Showdown RESTAURANT of Events ONE FERRY PLAZA, ULINARYA is a favorite Filipino Six talented Filipino American chefs (three from SAN FRancisco term for “culinary” or “cuisine” that each of the amateur and professional divisions), had its auspicious beginnings as who emerged as Kulinarya’s finalists, are prepared a cultural tourism program of the to unveil their creative, passionate, and soulful KPhilippine Department of Tourism a few years interpretations of soup or appetizer, two entrees 3:00 PM Doors open ago. It is definitely sweeter for Kulinarya’s second (the quintessential Adobo and their winning 3:15 PM Pili Nut presentation, tasting and cookoff time around as a cooking competition, food dishes from the Semi-Finals), and Filipino-style showcase, and Filipino bazaar. dessert. 4:00 PM Culinary Showdown starts – Amateur Division Several of the Bay Area’s Special for this 2nd Kulinarya 4:30 PM Welcome by emcee Franco Finn Filipino restaurants and food Showdown is a separate 4:50 PM Food Tasting Showcase area opens distributors will showcase competition and presentation and offer their own versions that feature the Pili Nut --- a 5:30 PM Begin Plating of Dishes – Amateur Division: of popular Filipino dishes and new Philippine ingredient that • Presentation of starter courses • Presentation of first courses (adobo dish) food items, using Philippine is making a huge splash in its • Presentation of second courses ingredients available in the introduction to the US market. • Presentation of desserts American marketplace. As a come-on to showdown The 2nd Annual