Focus on Iloilo’s heritage cuisine

Expect to be wowed by Chef Tibong’s specialties like roasted lamb, lechon, lengua con setas oliva, tenderloin steak and many more.

Each year, the activities during the Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo City have become more and more exciting with must-see competitions, pageants and shows to fill a three-day itinerary. But no matter how busy the schedule may be, one should always make time to sample authentic Ilonggo dishes.

Indulge in the best of the city’s traditional food fare with a culinary legend. Richmonde Hotel Iloilo, which is conveniently located within the modern Iloilo Business Park development, presents for just one special night “Tabu-an sa Dinagyang,” a heritage dinner buffet featuring the heirloom dishes of Iloilo’s premier chef, Rafael “Tibong” Jardeleza. A staunch advocate of preserving and promoting Ilonggo cuisine, Jardeleza has been featured in countless media to educate the public on the true identity of Iloilo food that is much broader than the usual batchoy, pancit molo and KBL. Expect to be wowed by Chef Tibong’s specialties like roasted lamb, lechon, lengua con setas oliva, tenderloin steak and many more. Richmonde’s very own chef Jeffrey Ticao and his kitchen team will also showcase delectable treats like kinilaw na isda, paella negra, paella valenciana, pancit guisado, almondigas and various street food fare.

“Tabu-an sa Dinagyang” is presented in partnership with San Miguel Beer and happens on 26 January from 6 to 10 p.m. at the hotel’s pool deck area. Tickets to the dinner buffet are priced at P2,000 net per person, and already include bottles of San Mig Light Beer and bottomless lemonade. Catch the Festive Mall fireworks happening at 9 p.m. and enjoy the music spun by DJ Enzo of Fatboidjs.

For inquiries and reservations, call Richmonde Hotel Iloilo at (33) 328-7888 or send an email to rhireservations@richmondehotel.com.ph. Richmonde Hotel Iloilo is located at Megaworld Boulevard cor. Enterprise Road, Iloilo Business Park, Mandurriao, Iloilo City. For more information on Richmonde Hotel Iloilo, log on to www.richmondehoteliloilo.com.ph.