Canada’s first-ever Filipino Restaurant Month

Canada’s first-ever Filipino Restaurant Month

Calgary, AB – The Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) and the Philippine Consulate General in Calgary are pleased to announce Canada’s first-ever Filipino Restaurant Month. This project will be jointly executed by the Philippine Embassy in Ottawa and the Philippine Consulates General (PCG) in Toronto and Vancouver. From April 1 to 30, 2022, participating restaurants will feature Filipino prix fixe menus that highlight the unique variety of Filipino food, ingredients, chefs, and restaurants throughout Canada.

“Filipino Restaurant Month aims to introduce and promote the Philippines to the Canadian mainstream market as a destination for unique gastronomic experiences by featuring the rich

Filipino cuisine and food as cultural heritage through our partner restaurants across Canada,” says Soleil Tropicales, Tourism Attaché of Philippine Department of Tourism – San Francisco. Filipino food is integral to the country’s diverse culture with each region having their own unique and traditional recipes that are passed on from generation to generation — from traditional dishes such as “Adobo” to unique dining experiences such as “Kamayan” (also known as “Boodle Fight”).

With almost 30 participating restaurants in 4 cities, diners will be able to explore many different flavours of the 7,641 islands of the Philippines. Of the participating restaurants, 11 are located in Calgary, 7 in Toronto, 5 in Vancouver, and 4 in Ottawa. A full list of participating restaurants will be released closer to Filipino Restaurant Month. In the meantime, diners are encouraged to learn more about the Philippine culinary scene by visiting https://philippinetourism.co/eats-more-fun/.

According to Consul General Zaldy Patron, Filipino Restaurant Month is both culturally and economically important. “Culturally, because we want to bring Filipino cuisines to mainstream Canadian markets. Through our various dishes, we hope to inspire Canadians to explore Filipino foods and through cuisine, develop a better appreciation for our culture. Economically, because promoting Filipino restaurants in various provinces across Canada encourages dining at local restaurants and supports suppliers,” CG Zaldy explains.

To launch Filipino Restaurant Month, a hybrid Press Conference will be held at the Philippine Consulate General in Calgary on March 21, 2022 to introduce participating restaurants, showcase Filipino dishes, and more. In attendance will be representatives from the PDOT, Philippine Foreign Posts in Canada, and participating restaurants. For media personnel who are interested in virtually attending, a link will be released closer to the date of the Press Conference.

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