All set for Madrid Fusión Manila

It’s all systems go for the first ever Madrid Fusión Manila, the famed gastronomic festival from Spain! Gathering some of the world’s most celebrated chefs in one roof and promising a food experience like no other, Madrid Fusión Manila happens this April 24 to 26, 2015 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

Madrid Fusión Manila will feature three main events, all of which present the Philippines as a rising culinary center of excellence in Asia: the International Gastronomy Congress, Trade Exhibition, and the Flavors of the Philippines.

At the Congress, Michelin-grade Spanish chefs and celebrity chefs from Asia will showcase the latest culinary trends and techniques, continuing Madrid Fusión’s 12-year tradition of showcasing the future of food. 

Savor and enjoy the best Spanish wines at Club Punta Fuego

The flavors of Rioja Spanish wines make a night at Club Punta Fuego even more memorable and special: through a parternship with the Wine Depot, the world’s best wines--starting with the high-quality wines of Spain’s Rioja region--now grace the tables and thrill the palates of dinner guests.

The partnership between Clube Punta Fuego and the Wine Depot is meant to give diners nothing less than the best dining experience: the world’s best wines are expertly paired with international gourmet fare. The benefits of this partnership are brought to life in special wine-tasting and food-pairing events dubbed, “Sip and Savor” that are happening in 2013 at Club Punta Fuego. 

Shakey's PIZZA CASTELLANA - A Taste of Spain

The Spaniards had conquered half of the world in the past centuries including the Philippines. And their influence has been embedded in our culture and cuisine. That is why we love the spanish style of cooking. A fusion of aroma, rich flavor with some saltiness and sweetness. And with many world cuisine that we have in the city we still go with Spain.  Now Shakey's brings the taste of spain to its new pizza flavors.  

True to its mission of bringing pizza goodness to its loyal patrons as well as to new converts, Shakey’s is building on its iconic products by continuously coming out with unique and compelling offers with the primary objective of constantly satisfying the taste of the changing and evolving Pinoy palate. 

 

The leading family restaurant is once again adding up to its delicious roster of pizzas with the introduction of Pizza Castellana, a fitting celebration to our Spanish heritage of delectable taste, good food and great company.

Pizza Castellana is a premium pizza made from authentic and glistening Spanish Chorizo from Barcelona, made more flavourful with indigenous spices, and topped with red bell peppers and red onions on cheddar cheese and pizza sauce spread so invitingly on its world-famous brick oven-baked pizza.

With Pizza Castellana, Shakey’s spices up your taste buds and get you groovin’ to the flamenco beat! Available in both Thin Crust and Hand Tossed, Shakey’s Pizza Castellana is the perfect treat for barkadas, and for office and family gatherings.

At Shakey’s, great taste, variety and value bring people closer together. Make it an everyday enjoyment. 

For fast and efficient delivery, please call 77-777 or log on to www.shakeyspizza.ph and remember, if it’s late, it’s FREE.

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FOOD STOPS: Tapella

Tapella

Greenbelt 5

The Food Stops now takes you on a Spanish journey to TAPELLA restaurant located in Greenbelt 5. We were invited for a cooking demonstration by Executive Chef Alexandra Cacho. Although we Filipinos have been infused with Spanish cusine, it would be great to experience the authentic Spanish dishes. Chef Alexandra came from Spain but she has been here for quite some time that she can incorporate Filipino words with her cooking. Tapella actually came from Tapas and Paella, two of the most known Spanish dishes and the restaurant's specialty. 

manchego cheese, chicken, and shrimp paella (P500)

The Philippines have known Spanish dishes and have also integrated into the culture. However the authentic Spanish taste is also hard to define because in Spain there is also a wide diversity of cuisine that are exclusively in their region. TAPELLA is considered Gaudi. 

Cojonudos

Perfectly paired with light punch of Sangria or their quality Wines makes the experience unforgettable. It was also my first time to taste their garlic cold soup which breaks the norm of having something hot to start with. Bread meals like the camembert and caramelized onions on flueted bread also increases your appetite with its juicy texture and semi-sweet taste.

Sangria

Let us not forget their set of unique seafood dishes in TAPELLA which are the Skewered Octopus and Calamari el Bulli. Both realy tasty but you might find the Calamari a little bit weird because of its color, but definitely better the regular ones. The black pigment is because of the squid's ink that is mixed with the batter.

white garlic and almond cold soup (P70)

Sampicao on a glass cup with brocolli bits is just right to cap off  the first round. Because desserts are next! And with a wide variety of dessert options like an Oreo cake or a leche flan-like with a right amount of sweetness and falvor.

camembert and caramelized onions on flueted bread (180)

Paella!

Octopus Skewered with potatoes

calamari el bulli (P255)

Sampicao

Desserts!

chorizo in red wine (P245)

Proven to be a great place to dine, Tapella's specialty tops our highly recommended list as the perfect Gaudi experinece. The Paella is also great no doubt, but the Chorizo in red wine is a new taste that is very unique yet satisfying. Its would also be a great "pulutan" but avery high class one. And who needs drinks if its in the food already? Definitely you would keep coming back to order another plate.

Executive Chef Alexandra Cacho

We would like to thank Tapella and Chef Alexandra for the wonderful dish she prepared. She will be included in our roster of featured chefs in FudFyt called Chef in Command. 

Tapella is open daily from 11am until 12mn. Wine all-you-can paired with tapas and canapé’s is served every Friday from 6 to 9 pm. Dinning at Tapella comes with complimentary WIFI. For more information or reservations, call 7572710 and 7572711.