22 June 2023, Ottawa –  The Philippine Embassy in Canada, represented by Administrative Officer Maria Teresa Narbuada and Cultural Officer Jasmin Pajalla, attended Flavours of the Philippines, an Independence Day dinner hosted by Hilton Garden Inn’s Executive Chef David Vinoya, on 12 June 2023. This was the first Philippine-themed event of Chef Vinoya. 

Chef Vinoya showcased his creativeness and artistry in a 7-course tasting menu with wine pairing by the hotel resident sommelier Richard Uequhart. This event brought much-loved traditional Filipino dishes such as lechon manok, paella negra, kare-kare, bistek, sinigang sa miso, seafood ginataan, and halo-halo to new heights in fine dining experience.

The event was also attended by renowned chefs, influencers, food vloggers and critics, and other people in the hospitality industry. END