Celebrating Sinulog… in Mezzanine!

The highlight? A mouthwatering Cebuano feast curated by Mezzanine’s talented chef.

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15 Jan 2026, 12:44

New year, same party spirit! To kick things off, Sinulog Foundation Inc. hosted a pre-event ahead of the big day on 18 January, bringing Cebu’s iconic festival right here to Manila. Everybody say, Pit Señor!

THE columnist with the Sinulog dancers from Cebu and Sinulog Festival Queen Nadine Mc-Coy.Photos by Agile Zamora for DAILY TRIBUNE

ROBERTO ‘Bobby’ Alvarez, Carlo Montemayor and David Bassiri.Photos by Agile Zamora for DAILY TRIBUNE

MIA Arcenas Branellec, Ange Gomez and Glenna Guidecelli.Photos by Agile Zamora for DAILY TRIBUNE

VICKY Assad, Tess Schoefer and Isabel Rivas.Photos by Agile Zamora for DAILY TRIBUNE

We were welcomed by ultra-colorful, costume-clad performers — something we all know and love during Sinulog. The venue, Joel and Carla Del Prado’s gorgeous Mezzanine restaurant in BGC, was transformed with banderitas and vibrant décor. And the highlight? A mouthwatering Cebuano feast curated by Mezzanine’s talented chef. There were also special performances, presentations, and updates from the Sinulog Foundation.

CARMINIA Pavia, Jean Saburit and Jeanny Bassiri.Photos by Agile Zamora for DAILY TRIBUNE

ATTY. Greg Greco with Department of Tourism Undersecretary Cocoy Jumapao.Photos by Agile Zamora for DAILY TRIBUNE

EVA Gulla, Derek Flores, Frannie Jacinto and Ramon Jacinto.Photos by Agile Zamora for DAILY TRIBUNE

Altogether, these gave us a taste of Cebuano culture and a preview of what’s to come at this year’s festival. The best news? You can experience it all, too! Just visit Mezzanine in BGC from 15 to 30 January at 6 p.m. to enjoy an authentic Cebuano buffet by chef Arnel Villacarlos, along with the restaurant’s amazing ambiance.

Thank you for the invite, dear Joel! We had an amazing time. Cheers! Viva Señor Sto. Niño!

JUN Escario and Paolo del Rosario.Photos by Agile Zamora for DAILY TRIBUNE

MAYENNE Carmona and Dette Aquino.Photos by Agile Zamora for DAILY TRIBUNE

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