Hi everyone! My events platform Cross Cultures’ (yes, it has its own website now!) first event for 2018 is also our first… in the United States of America!!! This month, in Miami, Florida, we are working with one of the nicest, humblest chefs– the very talented Andrew Zarzosa of Yuzu Miami, a new Southeast Asian concept at the upscale St. Roch Market (which just opened this February 2018) in the city’s fashionable Design District– to bring you FILIPINO FOOD in honor of Philippine Independence Day (June 12) FOR THE ENTIRE MONTH OF JUNE!!!
Now a little bit about Andrew. Although originally from Miami, he traveled extensively around Asia– he worked in Indonesia (executive chef at Fairmont Jakarta), The Philippines (F&B Manager at Makati Shangri-La), Malaysia (executive sous chef at Shangri-La Rasa Ria Kota Kinabalu), and likewise the Bahamas, Dubai, and spent some time in Singapore. Now, he’s finally back in his homeland! Yuzu is an amalgamation of his travels.
So what are the two special Filipino bowls we are serving for the month of June?
ESSENCE OF CRAB (Taba ng Talangka), Fresh Noodles, Gulf Shrimp, Shaved Bonito, Chicharron (US$16)
*The taba ng talangka is by Asia’s Best Female Chef 2016 Margarita Fores all the way from the Philippines– and we loved how Andrew prepared it, sauteed with shrimps, chili, shallots, ginger, and with a squeeze of calamansi!
FILIPINO-STYLE PORK (Adobo-inspired), Egg, Calamansi, Chicharron (US$19)
There’s not a lot of Philippine representation in this part of the US and we would like to introduce our fabulous cuisine, so please do feel free to spread the word! xx
For more information on Andrew Zarzosa and Yuzu Miami, visit their website, Facebook and Instagram.
For more information on Cross Cultures, visit our new website at www.crossculturesbycheryltiu.com ; our Instagram and our Facebook.
