Cover Join us at Mood for Food to see what Filipino twist Taquería Franco has infused into their funky French-Mexican bite made just for Tatler Dining (Photo: Sonny Thakur)
Join us at Mood for Food to see what Filipino twist Taquería Franco has infused into their funky French-Mexican bite made just for Tatler Dining (Photo: Sonny Thakur)
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Discover the eight exclusive dishes you’ll get to try at Tatler Dining's food festival Mood for Food PH 2024, happening this June 28-29
Feeling hungry? Tatler Dining’s newest food festival, Mood for Food is right around the corner, and tickets are selling fast. This gourmet experience features eight top restaurants, each tasked with creating a unique dish available exclusively at Mood for Food this June 28-29. Get to know your favourite restaurants in a new light as they offer their delicious take on this year’s theme: elevated comfort food with a Filipino twist, a dose of nostalgia and modernity with every bite.
We are thrilled to reveal our colourful menu for Mood for Food Philippines 2024, from a toothsome Italian pasta with the rich flavours of Bicol, to Indian and Mexican staples infused with a taste of the Philippines.
Discover the eight exclusive dishes you’ll get to savour at Mood for Food, below:
The actual dishes may vary from the images shown, as photos are not of the final dish.
In case you missed it: Mood for Food PH 2024: A new food festival by Tatler Dining, happening June 28 to 29
A Mano
Above Join us at Mood for Food to see how A Mano put a Filipino twist on their Italian staple made just for Tatler Dining (Photo: Justin de Jesus)
Join us at Mood for Food to see how A Mano put a Filipino twist on their Italian staple made just for Tatler Dining (Photo: Justin de Jesus)
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Bicol Express garganelli
Handmade garganelli pasta tossed with creamy coconut milk, savoury guanciale, bold shrimp paste, and spicy chillies
Canton Road
Above Join us at Mood for Food to see what Filipino twist they have infused into their Cantonsese dish made just for Tatler Dining (Photo: Sonny Thakur)
Join us at Mood for Food to see what Filipino twist they have infused into their Cantonsese dish made just for Tatler Dining (Photo: Sonny Thakur)
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Five spice “kikiam”
“Kikiam” with five spice, Ibérico pork, pickled sayote, and spinach rice
Indus Modern Indian Kitchen
Above Join us at Mood for Food to see what Filipino twist Indus has infused into Indian course made just for Tatler Dining (Photo: Sonny Thakur)
Join us at Mood for Food to see what Filipino twist Indus has infused into Indian course made just for Tatler Dining (Photo: Sonny Thakur)
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Chicken adobo golgappa chaat
Crispy round puri shells stuffed with chicken adobo chaat (mixed with freshly chopped vegetables, spices, and sev), drizzled with sweet homemade yoghurt, amchoor chutney, and mint chutney
Izakaya Geronimo
Above Join us at Mood for Food to see what Filipino twist Izakaya Geronimo has infused into their modern Japanese dish made just for Tatler Dining (Photo: Sonny Thakur)
Join us at Mood for Food to see what Filipino twist Izakaya Geronimo has infused into their modern Japanese dish made just for Tatler Dining (Photo: Sonny Thakur)
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Miso beef cheek caldereta
Miso marinated beef cheek caldereta with pickled onion, wasabi mustard, and cheese, served in a cripsy baguette with beef jus
Lámpara
Above Join us at Mood for Food to taste the innovative Filipino creation they have made just for Tatler Dining (Photo: Sonny Thakur)
Join us at Mood for Food to taste the innovative Filipino creation they have made just for Tatler Dining (Photo: Sonny Thakur)
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Pavlova Tropikal
Salted egg custard, egg yolk pandan threads, mango compote, Don Papa-infused pineapple, lime zest
People’s Palace
Above Join us at Mood for Food to see what Filipino twist they have infused into their unique Thai creation made just for Tatler Dining (Photo: Sonny Thakur)
Join us at Mood for Food to see what Filipino twist they have infused into their unique Thai creation made just for Tatler Dining (Photo: Sonny Thakur)
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Dry tom yum noodles
Egg noodles, lechon kawali, pinsec frito, and kwek kwek
Roots
Above Join us at Mood for Food to see what Filipino twist Roots has infused into their innovative creation made just for Tatler Dining (Photo: Seek Studio Siargao)
Join us at Mood for Food to see what Filipino twist Roots has infused into their innovative creation made just for Tatler Dining (Photo: Seek Studio Siargao)
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Adlai risotto
Adlai risotto, Filipino Wagyu ragu with tapuey rice wine, borracho goat cheese foam, saliargaw
Taquería Franco
Above Join us at Mood for Food to see what Filipino twist Taquería Franco has infused into their funky French-Mexican bite made just for Tatler Dining (Photo: Sonny Thakur)
Join us at Mood for Food to see what Filipino twist Taquería Franco has infused into their funky French-Mexican bite made just for Tatler Dining (Photo: Sonny Thakur)
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Shrimp kinilaw tostada
Shrimp “cooked” in coconut vinaigrette and kabayawa
More from Tatler: June 2024 Dining Radar: Automat, Papillon, Alma, and more
This exciting event marks the first-ever Mood for Food festival in the country—you won’t want to miss it.
When: 28-29 June, 2024
Where: Bonifacio Hall, Shangri-La The Fort, Manila
Time: 6pm to 10pm
Ticket Price: PHP 5,000*
*Ticket price does not include ticketing and processing fees
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Mood for Food Philippines 2024 is made possible through the support of our gold partner Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, and supporting partners The Singleton, Don Julio, Martell, Don Papa, and Shangri-La the Fort, Manila.
Join us at Mood for Food Philipines 2024 to experience these eight exclusive dishes, created especially for this two-night-only food festival. Buy your tickets now—tickets are extremely limited, with only 250 available per day.
Learn more about Mood for Food and secure your tickets, here.
See you at Mood for Food Philippines 2024!
Photos in this article do not represent exact versions of the dishes to be served at Mood for Food 2024.
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About
Lauren’s love for food came much later in life than one would expect— an obsession awakened in the streets of Melbourne’s multicultural dining scene. Armed with this newfound passion, she returned to the Philippines determined to discover the best eats in her home country, with a personal advocacy to champion local cuisines and homegrown talent. Nothing is off-limits; if it’s delicious, it’s worth celebrating.
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As Tatler Dining associate editor, Lauren covers all things food and drink, from listing the latest openings in our monthly Dining Radar to interviewing chefs and bartenders about the biggest obstacles crippling the industry today. Beyond the digital space, she also organises Tatler Dining’s tentpole events, including Off Menu and Tatler Dining Kitchen, as well as the annual Tatler Best Philippines awards night and guide launch, detailing the best restaurants in the country.
For leads and event invites, contact her via lauren@tatlerphilippines.com or follow her on Instagram at @laurengolangco.
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