Guest Chef Bio/Profile
Allan Pineda - BAON Bistro Winnipeg MB,Canada JULY 5, 2015
Formerly of Kimch'i Cafe in the exchange district I've has spent the last 20 years cooking in various restaurant in the city, on and off between college and University. During this time I've opened Kimch'i cafe and started progress on Baon Bistro.
After life getting in the way i'm back in the food scene.
I'm currently residing at Infernos' on academy while enrolled in a Applied Nutrition in Sports and Fitness program. I'm also a newb food writer for The Filipino Journal hoping to write articles on the Pop up Dinners as well as profiling Winnipegs restaurants, chefs and budding stars.
Yana Gilbuena - SALO Series New York City, New York, U.S.A. JULY 26, 2015
The SALO Project is a series of Underground Pop-up Dinners featuring regional Filipino Cuisine which will travel to the 50 States of America over the course of 50 weeks. Having finished her United states tour and recently a few months in the Phillipines Yana brings her wealth of knowledge to WIninpeg.
BAON is lucky to have Yana as the guest chef for Sunday July 26th, 2015 as she embarks midway
on her Canadian Tour.
Mae Williams - Pepe's Kitchen, London. U.K. SEPTEMBER 12, 2015
Taking inspiration from her late father Jose ‘Pepe’ Magnaye, Chef Mae Magnaye Williams serves up traditional, regional and street food dishes. Pepe’s Kitchen began as a catering company, initially produced Philippine Canapés for corporate and private events, but then quickly evolved into the UK’s first Filipino Supperclub and Pop Up Restaurant in London.
“Pepe’s Kitchen is about more than just food, it is about how I make you feel and the whole experience, taking you to a place that makes you feel warm and happy, just like my family home, I want to transport you to the Philippines through my food and dining experiences.”
A once in a lifetime opportunity, I had the pleasure to work with Mae for a "London Meets Canada" Manila Nights in London England in the U.K. A pioneer of the Filipino Pop up scene in London.
Mark Corbyn - The Adobros, London. U.K. SEPTEMBER 12, 2015
Two brothers, Mark and Mike, are the “Bros” in The Adobros. The other part, of course, being the national dish of the Philippines: Adobo (our favourite dish and also one of our specialities).
We grew up in Hong Kong on a staple of Filipino dishes lovingly cooked by our, ahem, loving mother. It wasn’t until we were carted off to boarding school here in the UK that we realised how much we missed this great home cooking. Each of us approached our mother, curious to learn her secrets and through the years we have each tried, tested and perfected her recipes.
Just like the regional variations on classic dishes such as adobo, our versions are slightly different from each other. The recipes we learned weren’t based on exact measurements, but on taste, as is typical of Filipino home cooking. It’s fair to say that everyone’s adobo is different, so come try ours!
I had the pleasure to work with Mark at the "London Meets Canada" Manila Nights in London, U.K.
Ave Dinzey - Purple Hibiscus, Winnipeg, MB, Canada November 15, 2015
let us take you to "d'Islands" of the Caribbean one "flava" at a time.
Savor the quintessential street food of Trinidad & Tobago – the famous Ali’s Doubles - which was "invented/created" by Ave's grandparents and their siblings back in 1936, in fact the name "doubles" did not come into existence until 1959.
The menu theme of Purple Hibiscus is today’s Caribbean style Fusion Cooking. While fusion cooking is not new, the type of Caribbean Dishes prepared and presented at Purple Hibiscus is.
The very nature of “the Caribbean” - our culture, people, history, and most of all, food - is the product of a fusion of flavours unmatched anywhere in the world. It is East meets West, when the world was still “flat”, and the evolution of that meeting. Purple Hibiscus is founded on and continues to draw inspiration from a rich history of traditional Caribbean cultures such as Amerindian (the Caribs and Arawaks), East Indian, African, Chinese, French Creole, Continental, each one directly influencing culinary favourites such as Creole Caribbean Cuisine, West Indian Curries, Caribbean Chinese, and the ultimate - Trini Flavours.
RJ Urbano - Creme De L'essence, Winnipeg MB, Canada December 6, 2015
RJ Urbano is one of the new and young faces in Wininpeg's culinary scene. Having spent 5 years in the industry working under some amazing chef's he has honed his craft and learns more everyday. He specializes in Nouveau French Cuisine.
Rob Austria - Stellas, Winnipeg Manitoba, March 20, 2016
Rob Austria has been in the culinary industry for 9 years. He graduated from the Culinary Arts Program at Red River College. He is currently the Kitchen Manager at Stella's @ the Airport. Rob has always been passionate about cooking and baking. His culinary career started in Japanese cuisine, especially in creating sushi. He then moved on to fine dining with a focus on French cuisine. He also catered various private events. On occasion, he has also made wedding cakes, various pastries and desserts.
Kevin Castro - The Merchant Kitchen, Creme D'lessence, Winnipeg Manitoba, March 20, 2016
Kevin's been working in restaurants since he was 17. Following high school, he enrolled in the Culinary Arts program at the RRC where he met Rob Austria and became colleagues. After working in french and Italian kitchens, Kevin grew more interest in Muay Thai (Thai Boxing), South East Asian and Latin Cuisine.
Jeffrey Lazaro Carlos - The Bro'Kin Yolk, Sarap YYC, Calgary Alberta, April 12 (Tikim)
The Bro’kin Yolk
The Bro's - Gil & Jeff. Two Alberta-born-and-raised brothers behind The Bro'Kin Yolk
Kin - You! Our family, friends, customers and our local farmers & suppliers.
Yolk - A staple in our menu and a staple when it comes to breakfast
Saturnini Ong Jr. - Oohmami pares house and Noodle Bar,Sarap YYC, Calgary Alberta, April 12 (Tikim)
Oohmami Pares House & Noodle Bar
Filipino RestaurantContemporary Filipino-inspired comfort food! Pares, taps, Mami and Hip Hop!
John Nidua - Oohmami pares house and Noodle Bar,Sarap YYC, Calgary Alberta, April 12 (Tikim)
Jay del Corro - Eats of Asia, Sarap YYC, Calgary Alberta, April 12 (Tikim)
Eats of Asia was started in 2012 at Millarville Farmers Market as part of their Saturday Street Feast. Since then, owners, Jay and Jolayne del Corro have taken their unique Asian street eats to Calgary via farmers markets, night markets, and from their popular food truck.
Their food is a culinary tour of Asia, from their Taiwanese steamed bao with slow braised pork belly, delicious rice bowls, hand-pulled noodles, to homemade ramen. The menu is always fresh and ever changing.