WORKING HAND IN HAND

At last year’s San Sebastian Gastronomika in Spain, the boodle fight—a classic Pinoy dining experience—made its debut at one of the world’s most prestigious culinary events. On stage, Visayan classics like binakol and inasal— presented with a twist—and other Filipino dishes came alive for top chefs and food savants to feast on. Ilonggo chef JP Anglo, along with his team, orchestrated this symphony of Pinoy flavors, presenting a master class in Filipino cuisine, culture, and values.

Naturally, Chef JP’s dream banquet would also be a boodle fight with a few special guests. “I would invite Anthony Bourdain, David Chang, Kobe Bryant, and my grandfather. We’d have a boodle. The husk can be our smoking agent. The oil, . Then, we’ll use banana leaves for plates. I think that would be fun.”