Pinoy restaurant week kicks off in NY, NJ

NEW YORK - Now on its second year, Filipino Restaurant Week is back, bigger and better with 15 popular Pinoy restaurants in New York and New Jersey participating this time.

Patterned after the New York Restaurant Week, foodies can sample a variety of Filipino cuisine at an affordable fixed price.

A three-course meal costs $25 dollars for lunch and $35 for dinner.

Filipino Restaurant Week was first launched in 2015. It shines a spotlight on Filipino restaurants as Philippine cuisine becomes more and more popular in the US mainstream.

"Last year, it was sort of an introduction to the Filipino food kasi everyone was talking about the Filipino Food as the 'in' thing, kaya lang alam ba nila kung saan sila makakakain?" Philippine Consul General Mario De Leon Jr. said. "This time, we’re really trying to look more on how to really sustain the Filipino restaurant business here."

Participating business owners say the restaurant week not only elevates the profile of Filipino cuisine, it helps feed their cash registers.

Nicole Ponseca, owner of Maharlika and Jeepney said, "We saw a bump in business, for the week, it was awesome and new faces too, gives an excuse or reason for people to come in."

Tyrone Conshue, owner of Pinoy Filipino Restaurant said, "Every time you’re mentioned, it helps, it’s gonna really bring a lot of people who were nosing us before around the county."

Filipino restaurant week’s launch at the Philippine Consulate in New York also served as a way for restaurateurs to learn from each other’s experience.

Food and travel blogger Kat Popiel said running a restaurant is a tough business in New York City.

"Also know you have a responsibility, a good responsibility, a happy responsibility to the Filipino community to spread the message of what sinigang is or what a choriburger is. It’s all part of the business. The more you can promote your menu and your way of doing food, the more you’re elevating Filipino food as a status," she said.

Ponseca added, "I'm really hopeful. I feel a camaraderie for these startups. I see a lot of women, female Filipino Entrepreneurs. I reach out to them and hopefully we can support each other because this business is very very hard."

More information about Filipino Restaurant Week and the participating restaurants and their menu can be found at www.newyorkpcg.org/frw

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The 20 restaurants that won 2015

We’ve summed up all of your “Favorites” on the Booky app from January until mid-December 2015 and here are your 20 most loved restaurants for the year 2015. This year has been a gastronomical journey with the many restaurants that opened, whether big or small, local or franchised, good or bad. It’s definitely a year for foodies and it’s only the beginning!

Some of you may have easily completed this list, one week at a time, but for those who haven’t, this is the list to complete! There’s a reason why they’ve been consistently voted for every month.

Add these places up to your must-try lists for easy access to their contact details, locations and menus. Moreover, most of them are already Booky Prime partners, which means you can book tables via SMS for free and avail time-based discounts!

Mobile users can view the desktop version of the slideshow here.

 

 

20. Señor Pollo – Tomas Morato

Señor Pollo is the home of the "Famous Latin Chicken" and second brainchild of the team behind El Chupacabra. Their menus may be different but the crowd and attention both Latin-inspired restaurants draw are almost neck and neck. Their secret? Good food and cheap beer! It’s for the younger crowd who don’t mind breaking a little sweat while eating. It’s not for people looking for seafood options. We recommend the Roast Chicken with Spicy Rice and Chimichuri on the sides or the Lechon Asado. Our insider tip is to turn the black light on in the restroom for a cool surprise. P.S. Parking may be challenging.

F7 building, Scout Rallos, Tomas Morato, Quezon City

+63 977 142-9273

 

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Dining app gathers restaurateurs in PH

A mobile application that's gaining ground among foodies around the world seeks to gather Filipino restaurant owners.

Zomato, the world's fastest growing restaurant search and discovery service, has announced the first-ever gathering of restaurateurs in the Philippines.

And what's on the agenda? Find opportunities and issues that challenge restaurant owners in today's digital world.

The conference "Zomato Restaurant Summit 2015" will be on May 19 at the Makati Shangri-la Hotel.

To find out how you can get tips and tricks on how to grow and sustain your business in the digital age, log-on to: facebook.com/ZomatoSummit.

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