A Feast Not to be Missed at Bayview

One time, a friend and I talked about the events and occasions that we attended since she became part of the industry that I belonged in for 20 years. We shared funny and precious experiences of our various "lakwatsa" together and it came to a part that we compared different dishes served in those events. She talked about a particular event that served the most unpleasant dishes she ever tasted.

I knew she really meant what she said and I told her that every person has his or her own preference in food. Well, honestly speaking, with all those sumptuous international dishes that I ate, nothing beats what is being served at home. Why, because food cooked at home is prepared with so much concern for the family members. Every dish prepared is a labor of love. Agree?

But this afternoon, there is a hotel where one could have the same best tasting home cooked food. Yes, dear friends, in a hotel.... and that is in Bayview Park Hotel . This entire month of July, Bayview Park Hotel is serving home cooked dishes from the different regions for its guests and visitors on weekdays. They will be serving wide selections of different cuisines from the different parts of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

Nilagpang na Dahon ng Kamote from Visayan Region

For their first day of the Kulinarya Festival, I started with an appetizer famous with the Ilonggos. Chef Gilbert prepared the Nilagpang Dahon ng Kamote. I like the combination of vinegar, tomatoes and onions with the kamote leaves, it really wake up my taste buds.

Bulalo Soup from Batangas

Then, I immediately got a bowl and started my Bulalo originated from Batangas. I remembered my first encounter of this delicious soup in Tagaytay City. Ahh.... just the right combination....cold weather with your hot Bulalo soup!

Pinakbet from Luzon

Next in line, the Pinakbet which is famous in the Tagalog region. What Chef Gilbert added in this healthy dish is the fruit of Malunggay. Very very nice!

Ginataang Curacha from Mindanao Region

An addition in my list of great Pinoy dish, is the Ginataang Curacha from the Mindanao region. This is my favorite crab cooked in coconut milk with luyang dilaw added with a few small red chillies just to make it a little bit spicy. I wonder if Chef Gilbert knew my preference?

Miki Guisado from Tagalog Region

Following that is the Miki Guisado for my carbo (diet, diet, diet!). My favorite in Bayview Hotel is their delicious pancit and this one is really good with its seafood mix.

Lechon Kawali from Luzon

I then had a plate of crunchy Lechon Kawali and finished my lunch with Sapin Sapin, Maja Blanca, ube, and biko. There are Piyaya and Pinasugbo from the Visayan region for desserts, too.

By the way, the buffet lunch that Bayview Hotel is serving cost only Php600 per head. Just the right price to enjoy a scrumptious feast.