Makati going French next month

MANILA, Philippines — The embassy of France in Manila is going to treat Filipino food enthusiasts with a French Food Market along the streets of Makati City next week, offering a variety of specialties, coffee and wine.

A taste of French street food, crêpes, pastries and other delights with wines, liqueurs, coffees and beverages will be presented by the Goût de France (Good France) Street Market on the tree-lined Paseo Avenue along Ayala Triangle on June 1 to 2.

The French embassy said the event will be a festival of French gastronomy offered in some of the best fine dining restaurants in the country and prepared by the best chefs, French and Filipino.

It will provide visitors the opportunity to experience or discover some of the most iconic specialties of French cuisine.

Goût de France was introduced in 2015 by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs in partnership with chef Alain Ducasse.

Chefs and apprentice chefs from Enderun-Ecole Ducasse will also conduct cooking demonstrations to entertain the public and introduce the preparation of some French dishes.

On June 2, Goût de France will treat runners and bikers on Car-Free Sunday on Ayala Avenue to a French breakfast of croissants and coffee at the French Market.

The French embassy said a traditional race of waiters is being organized on Sunday afternoon.

Some 20 French restaurants and major hotels are participating in Goût de France by offering a special Goût de France menu for the whole week until June 9.

The French embassy likewise announced that a dégustation or tasting of wines from the Maison Bukana will take place on June 13 at the Marketplace Supermarket in EDSA Shangri-la Plaza in Mandaluyong, coordinated by the French Chamber of Commerce.