December is fast approaching meaning Christmas is just around the corner. Have you planned already on what food to prepare for Christmas eve? Maya Kitchen got Chef Sau to help you out on what to prepare on your Noche Bueana or Christmas food table. On December 5, Saturday, 9am to 1pm at the Maya Kitchen. Here’s a short details of the chef: Chef Sau Del Rosario is one of the well known chefs of Manila. Known to his culinary talent to his Kapampangan roots. He studied at the University of the  Philippines for a bachelor’s degree in Hotel and Restaurant Administration and obtained culinary...

Maya Kitchen will be having another cooking demonstration. Before August ends, Maya Kitchen will have another well-known Filipino food advocate, author and restaurateur. She’s the chef behind the acclaimed Cendrillion and Purple Yam restaurants, none other than, Amy Besa. She will demonstrate and share some of her culinary discoveries from all over the country as she takes center stage on August 30, Saturday, 9am-1pm at The Maya Kitchen. Besa will be demonstrating the following recipes: Kulawong Talong (burnt coconut cream over grilled eggplant) Kinagang (buko, crab meat, sliced scallions and...

Are you familiar with Lolo Dad’s Cafe? I’ve read lots of articles about this good cafe and all they say is It’s one of the best restaurants in Manila. I’m so curious about this restaurant, I’m just making the best time to visit and try some of heir specialties. I’m glad that the Maya Kitchen will be hosting Chef Ariel Manuel, the owner of Lolo Dad’s Cafe, cooking demo on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at the Maya Kitchen in Makati. He’ll be preparing and doing demos of some of his best recipes like Salmon Sardine with Fresh Garlic Croutons, Romaine Caesar...

This March 15 2014, Saturday, The Maya Kitchen and Chef Jose Luis Gonzalez of Vask Restaurant will be showing us some of the well known recipes of the northern Spain specifically the Basque Country. Chef Gonzalez, the executive chef of Vask, Modern Tapas & Gastronomic Cuisine in Bonifacio Global City is a native of Santander, Northern Spain. Been practicing his culinary expertise at a very young age. Chef Chele, as he is fondly called, finished his degree at Artxanda, Bilbao. His culinary acumen and attention to detail earned him a referral at the restaurant of Juan Mari Arzak, acknowledged as the...

This November 23, Maya Kitchen’s guest demonstrator will be Chef Fernando Aracama. He’s one of the known chefs in Manila. A long list of bars and restaurants to his name like Aracama Filipino Cuisine, Opus, Republiq & Café Republiq, MYTHAI Kitchen, Lucky Niku Café, The ChopHouse, The Tides Hotel Boracay as well as previous spots Restaurant UVA, Encore/Embassy & Member’s Only and CANTEEN simple+good food. A graduate of Hotel and Restaurant Administration from University of the Philippines and took further studies at The New England Culinary Institute in Montpelier, Vermont USA and...

This weekend October 26, Saturday at 9AM to 1PM, Ilustrado, the home of heritage Filipino-Spanish cuisine will be demonstrating at the Maya Kitchen. I’ve known Ilustrado for quite sometime now because it is my family’s favorite dining place during my teen years. We go there occasionally especially special days. I can still remember the remarkable old Filipino-Spanish ambiance and food of the restaurant. Facts: Ilustrado located at 744 General Luna Street, Intramuros, Manila opened its doors in 1989. Through the years it has expanded all over the metro and has also made a name in catering...