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“Revisiting Pinoy Classics” by Chef Tatung at The Maya Kitchen

June 14, 2016Ryan

Chef Tatung brings us back to the kitchen of old with well-loved Filipino dishes on June 25, Saturday, 10am-2pm at The Maya Kitchen Culinary Elite Series.

Chef Tatung will demonstrate Ukoy-a Malabon favorite of shredded vegetables and shrimp coated in light annatto infused batter, deep fried to a golden crisp fritter; Pancit Pusit, a classic Caviteño dish, also known as Pansit Choco En Su Tinta-rice noodles bathed in rich squid ink sauce, topped with vegetables, crushed chicharon, squid rings and slices of kamias; and Classic Molo Soup-meat dumplings wrapped in thin wanton wrappers, swimming in a rich chicken broth with shredded chicken and shrimp, garnished with fried garlic and scallions.

He will also prepare Lechon Belly, a rolled pork belly lechon stuffed with the flavors of Cebu; and for dessert, Special Cassava Bibingka made more special with the addition of nata de coco, kaong and shredded young coconut, topped with a sweet yema-like glaze.

A lunch buffet featuring Chef Tatung’s dishes follows the demonstration.

A chef, restaurateur, author, columnist and culinary heritage advocate, Michael Giovan Sarthou III or more popularly known as Chef Tatung grew up in Cebu where his grandmothers inspired and nurtured his love for cooking. He has shared his cooking expertise in numerous cooking shows, writes a column for Food Magazine and was a speaker in the recent Madrid Fusion 2016. He launched his book “Philippine Cookery: From Heart to Platter” in April of this year.

For more information, log on to www.themayakitchen.com or email contactus@themayakitchen.com or visit The Maya Kitchen Culinary Center every Tuesday to Saturday at 8F Liberty Building, 835 A. Arnaiz Avenue (Pasay Road), Makati City or call 8921185 / 892-5011 local 108 and mobile Mobile No. 09296796102.

A Special Day For A Special Man At Mario’s

June 7, 2016Ryan

Make Father’s Day real special for dad at Mario’s located along Tomas Morato, Quezon City.

Treat dad to a sumptuous Sunday Day Lunch Buffet with Roast Leg of Lamb, Roast Beef and Roast Turkey. There’s Cochinillo with crispy golden skin and moist tender meat. Have a taste of Paella Valenciana. Steamed big fish, oysters and sushi are part of the spread. For those with a sweet tooth, there are bread pudding, cakes and pastries plus dark and white chocolate fountains.

For dinner, the meat-loving dad can pick from the ala carte menu that offers Tenderloin, T-Bone, Fillet Mignon and Mario’s very own specialties: Salpicado and Mario’s Broil. Start the meal with Mario’s signature Caesar Salad and end with flambé dessert, both done table- side.

Buffet starts at 11am until 2:30pm with charges of P999+ for adults and P750+ for children 7 years old and below at Tomas Morato and P799+ for adults and P617+ for kids in Baguio. For reservations, visit Mario’s at 191 Tomas Morato St., Quezon City, or call 415-3887, 372-0360 or email marios.mariosqc@gmail.com. For Baguio, visit 16 Upper Session Road, Baguio City, call (074) 442-4241 or email marios_baguio@yahoo.com.

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The Maya Kitchen’s June 2016 Courses

June 1, 2016Ryan

This June, The Maya Kitchen has just about everything for everyone.

Lifestyle Classes include Pizza Making on June 4, Saturday, 9am-2pm with recipes on vegetarian, meat-lovers and stuffed crust pizza. Class fee is P999. The Pate Choux class is also on June 4, Saturday, 9am-1pm with recipes on eclairs, cream puffs, profiteroles and croquembouche. Class fee is P1,199.

Cupcake Baking and Decorating is on June 11, Saturday, 9am-1pm with recipes for peanut butter and chocolate chip, coconut marshmallow, strawberries and cream and cinnamon with cream cheese frosting. Class fee is P2,000.

Beginner’s Cookery Weekend is for the newbie in the kitchen. Session 1 starts on June 11, Saturday, 9am-1pm with a focus on bread and pastry making. Session 2 is on June 18, Saturday, 9am-1pm with simple homemade soups and cooking with meat and fish. Session 3 is on June 25, Saturday, 9am-1pm with the perfect roast dinner and simple desserts. Each session costs P2,000.

Certificate Courses include Basic Baking on June 7-10 and June 21-24, both from Tuesday to Saturday, 9am-2pm. The class includes basic baking techniques applicable to small and commercial scale production of recipes and formulations of quick breads, pies, cookies, cakes and other bread varieties. Fee is P8,000.

Basic Culinary is on June 14-17 and June 28-July 1, both from Tuesday to Saturday, 9am-3pm. The class includes cooking fundamentals and international standard techniques of meal preparation from soup, salad, pasta, main courses to desserts for home and institutional scale kitchens. Fee is P9,000.

Kids and teens get another chance to cook and bake this month with Kids Baking Adventures. Kids 5-12 years old can attend Cupcake Baking and Decorating on June 8 and June 22 both on Wednesday, 9am-12noon. Cookie Baking is on June 9 and June 23, both Thursday, 9am-12noon. Fee for each class is P1,000.

Young Bakers Hangout is for teens 13-18 years old. Basic Cakes is on June 15, Wednesday and Basic Icing is on June 16, Thursday. Fee for each class is P1,500.

Commercial Breads 1 is on June 29, Wednesday and Commercial Breads 2 is on June 30, Thursday. All classes are from 9am-12 noon. Fee for each class is P1,500.

For more information on this and on other course offerings, log on to www.themayakitchen.com e-mailcontactus@themayakitchen.com or visit The Maya Kitchen Culinary Center every Tuesday to Saturday at 8F Liberty Building, 835 A. Arnaiz Avenue (Pasay Road), Makati City or call 8921185 / 892-5011 local 108 / Mobile No. +63929 679 6102. Call and reserve a slot now!

L’ Aubergine’s Creative European Cooking at The Maya Kitchen

May 18, 2016Ryan

Chef Julian Koeberl

The Maya Kitchen Culinary Elite Series presents Chef Julian Koeberl of L’ Aubergine on May 28, Saturday, 10am-1pm. Chef Koeberl will show guests what he calls ‘Creative European Cuisine’ in a line up that includes: Scallop Ceviche, fresh scallops cured in wasabi-citrus vinaigrette; Duo of Tomatoes, a salad of fresh tomatoes and tomato confit; Grilled Puma Iberico, premium cut of Iberian pork, grilled and served with herb salad, mashed potato and truffle sauce; Crispy Skin Amadai, fish fillet with crispy-fried scale; and Malakoff Bar, an Austrian dessert of rum, cream, lady fingers and coffee-vanilla crème anglaise.

A buffet lunch featuring the above dishes follows the demo.

Chef Koeberl is a native of Austria. He has had extensive culinary experience working in hotels and restaurants in Europe including stints under James Beard Award winning Chefs Alain Ducasse and Joel Robuchon. He was leading the kitchen at Suite Hotel Risco del Gato in Costa Calma, Spain when it received the title TUI Gourmet Hotel and twice the title TUI Holly.

For more information, log on to www.themayakitchen.com or email contactus@themayakitchen.com. You may visit The Maya Kitchen Culinary Center every Tuesday to Saturday at 8F Liberty Building, 835 A. Arnaiz Avenue (Pasay Road), Makati City or call 8921185 / 892-5011 local 108 and mobile Mobile No. 09296796102.

A Special Treat for a Special Woman at Mario’s

May 5, 2016Ryan

This Mother’s Day, a special gift awaits every mom who dines at Mario’s located along Tomas Morato, Quezon City. Come in and have a leisurely breakfast of hearty Filipino favorites or lighter Continental meal.

Choose to indulge in a sumptuous lunch buffet featuring Mario’s iconic Caesar Salad. Taste the classic Cochinillo with soft and tender meat and golden crispy skin. Partake of carvings like Roast Turkey, Roast Beef or Roast Leg of Lamb. There is salmon, oysters and sushi. The Paella Valenciana is cooked just right; so is the pasta with various sauces and toppings. Sweet endings include bread pudding, cakes, mousses and pastries and a delightful chocolate fountain. Of course, there are a lot more choices, both savory and sweet.

Perhaps mom likes a quiet dinner. Enjoy a nice glass of wine with your choice of entrée. Order a Caesar Salad or flambé dessert and watch as these are prepared table side.

Buffet starts at 11am until 2:30pm with charges of P999+ for adults and P750+ for children 7 years old and below at Tomas Morato and P799+ for adults and P617+ for kids in Baguio.

For reservations, visit Mario’s at 191 Tomas Morato St., Quezon City, or call 415-3887, 372-0360 or email marios.mariosqc@gmail.com. For Baguio, visit 16 Upper Session Road, Baguio City, call (074) 442-4241 or email marios_baguio@yahoo.com. Log on to www.marios.com.ph and like us on www.facebook.com/Marios.Group or follow us on www.instagram.com-themarios.way.