MANILA, Philippines – Nancy Irlanda gathers the trailblazers and thought leaders in the local culinary scene for their take on the latest global trends in food. Their consensus: “Filipino cuisine is ready for the world!” The minds behind popular restaurants such as Cibo, El Cirkulo, and Green Pastures say there has not been a brighter day for Filipino cuisine than today. Chef Gaita Forés says, “Filipino restaurants are now the hottest tickets to get.” Chef Robby Goco shares, “There’s a story in each ingredient that we’re serving.” What about farm-to-fork? “We really have to support the farmers,” says chef Jay Gamboa.
Catch the rest of the lively discussion on Shake with Nancy Irlanda — presented by DoubleDragon Properties, shot on location at Solaire Resort on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. with replays — on Sundays at 4:30 p.m. on ANC The ABSCBN News Channel, Ch27 on Sky Cable and Destiny Cable. Simulcast globally on The Filipino Channel in select locations.