ISLAS PINAS, THE NEW ICON OF TOURISM THROUGH FILIPINO CUISINE,
OPENS AT DOUBLEDRAGON PLAZA AT DD MERIDIAN PARK
Islas
Pinas, an indoor “Filipino Food & Heritage Village” and a new, distinct
destination for both local and international
guests, is now open at the DoubleDragon Plaza, DD Meridian Park, Macapagal Avenue
corner EDSA Extension, Bay Area, Pasay City, Metro Manila.
Designed
to showcase the abundance and vibrancy of the Filipino culture, this new
establishment lets guests discover, explore and experience the Philippines’s
heritage sites, natural resources, hospitality and most importantly, its
cuisine.
The
result of collaboration between DoubleDragon Group and Chef Margarita Forés,
Islas Pinas is a project that aims to inspire love for the Philippines and to
cultivate patriotism by showcasing the country’s beautiful sites and diverse
regional cuisines. With a seating capacity of over 700 seats in an expansive
2,500 square meter space, Islas Pinas is the perfect place to give visitors a
taste of the best that the Philippines has to offer.
ISLAS
PINAS also hosts an authentic Sarao Jeepney, which for many generations became
the king of the Philippine streets especially in the countryside.
“DoubleDragon
has always believed in embarking on projects with relevance. We believe Islas
Pinas will be a landmark in the country, and will showcase the diversity not
only of our cuisine and handicrafts but also our landscape and architecture
brought about by the rich heritage and culture of the country,” says DoubleDragon’s
Chief Investment Officer Hannah Yulo.
At
the helm of this project is none other than Asia’s Best Female Chef of 2016,
Margarita A. Forés whose mission
is to bring Filipino cuisine to global prominence. Thus, Islas Pinas is a
vision coming to life for her, where Filipino food is not just on the sidelines
but at the centerstage.
“This
is an absolute dream project for me that has come at such a perfect time,” said
Forés. “I give my thanks to then Undersecretary of Agriculture, now Secretary
of Tourism Berna R. Puyat, for putting me together with the DoubleDragon group,
who was looking for someone to operate this amazing Islas Pinas project about
half a year ago. This fast-tracked such a blessed opportunity to continue
pushing my biggest advocacy – that of helping to promote the best our country –
our cuisine, ingredients, farers, artisan producers and home cooks from Batanes
to Jolo – in the best way I can!”
It
is her aim for guests to experience the Philippines with their five senses and
beyond. Thus, aside from the culinary delights and a picturesque interior
design worthy of Instagram posts, the venue will also feature modern and
traditional cultural performances and games to ensure a fun and truly Pinoy ambiance.
SINAG,
the Tagalog word for ‘ray of light’ offers all-day Filipino breakfast favorites
like our TAPSILOG (TAPa – salted beef, SInangag – fried
rice and ItLOG – fried egg) and Batchoy, an Ilonggo noodle soup
with pork offal, crushed pork cracklings and beef loin.
ALAMAT or legend, tells the story of the different regions of the Philippines through its signature dishes. BILAO is coined after the woven winnowing basket where comfort snacks like pansit (fried noodles) and puto (rice cakes) are usually served, while PANADERYA offers neighborhood bakery favorites such as pan de sal and kalihim. TUSOK-TUSOK, on the other hand, offers urban street food finds like barbecue on stick, isaw (grilled chicken intestine) and kwek-kwek (fried quail eggs).
PANULAK
or beverage is where the samalamig (cold drinks with different
flavors) will be available. Lastly, PAMPANG or shore will allow guests
to enjoy chosen fresh catch cooked to their preference.
All
these will be available daily, without the scorching heat and pollution as the
space is fully airconditioned. Located at the bustling DD Meridian Park in the
Bay Area along EDSA Extension and Macapagal Avenue, Islas Pinas can be easily
accessed using both private and public transportation.
“Because
of the ideal location of DoubleDragon Plaza at DD Meridian Park – our close
proximity to the airport terminals and being only about 5 minutes away from
NAIA X – we believe ISLAS PINAS will become a must-visit stopover for both
domestic and international tourists visiting the capital,” said DoubleDragon's
Chairman Edgar Injap Sia II.
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