Living alchemy of taste: Timeless gastronomic brotherhood at Discovery Primea
As night fell over the city skyline, the collaboration transitioned into a seamless multi-course experience meticulously designed to provoke pleasure and nostalgia in equal measure.
CHEF Cyrille Soenen and Discovery Primea Executive Chef Luis Chikiamco before welcoming guests to the Elements of Flavor: HÉRITAGE preview.
Photographs courtesy of Discovery Primea
The modern culinary landscape is rarely just about what sits on the plate; it is an enduring tapestry of mentorship, shared history and the quiet evolution of luxury lifestyle.
At Flame Restaurant, the highly-anticipated Héritage edition of the Elements of Flavor series transformed the evening into an intimate celebration of a deep-seated gastronomic bond. It marked a poetic full-circle moment as Discovery Primea’s executive chef Luis Chikiamco welcomed back his former mentor, chef Cyrille Soenen — now Technical Director of Le Cordon Bleu Ateneo de Manila and Maître Cuisinier de France — not merely to cook, but to converse in the timeless, sophisticated language of classical French discipline and mutual respect.
Stepping into this elevated sensory narrative was an elite vanguard of French culinary mastery, as chef Cyrille was flanked by esteemed faculty colleagues chef Julien Bispo and Master Baker chef Régis Doré. Together, this powerhouse ensemble infused the high-altitude glamour of Flame with a combined pedigree honed in Michelin-starred institutions, global arenas and luxury hospitality. The evening unfolded as an intellectual and visceral exploration of craftsmanship, where legacy was treated not as a static museum piece to be meticulously copied, but as a living, breathing foundation of technique, precision and a profound reverence for raw ingredients.
DICOVERY Primea general manager David Pardo de Ayala welcomes guests to an evening of fine dining.
LE Cordon Bleu Pastry chef instructor Julien Bispo prepares the evening’s sweet finale.
DIRECTOR of Sales and Marketing of Discovery Primea Angela Soriano.
NIX Alañon, Le Cordon Bleu Ateneo de Manila’s Liza Hernandez-Morales and Discovery Primea’s Marketing Communications director Rossana Unson.
RAJO Laurel
COLEEN Wong
LALA Ventura
MIGUEL Silva
FLAME'S table is prepared for an extraordinary evening.
THE masterpiece Pigeon Tourte is a gastronomic concoction of Savoy Cabbage, Foie Gras, Duck and Pork Farce, Pistachio, Shaved Celeriac, Beetroot Coulis, Red Wine Sauce served with Hacienda Lopez de Haro Reserva 2019.
As night fell over the city skyline, the collaboration transitioned into a seamless multi-course experience meticulously designed to provoke pleasure and nostalgia in equal measure. Every progression on the palate was texturally elevated by a curated wine narrative from the Premium Wine Exchange, ensuring that each pour mirrored the sophistication of the hands that prepared the feast.
More than just a dinner, this exclusive post-event milestone stands as a testament to Discovery Primea’s commitment to elite collaboration, leaving an indelible mark on the capital’s social diary as a true celebration of culinary artistry, brotherhood and lifestyle elegance.
Héritage will be held on 28 July at Flame Restaurant, Discovery Primea.