{"id":30450,"date":"2024-09-26T11:41:20","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T03:41:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/?p=30450"},"modified":"2024-09-26T15:50:33","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T07:50:33","slug":"experience-the-flavors-of-colombia-chef-alex-nessim-showcases-colombian-pacific-cuisine-at-flame","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/2024\/09\/26\/experience-the-flavors-of-colombia-chef-alex-nessim-showcases-colombian-pacific-cuisine-at-flame\/","title":{"rendered":"Experience the Flavors of Colombia: Chef Alex Nessim Showcases Colombian Pacific Cuisine at Flame"},"content":{"rendered":"

Merienda<\/em><\/strong>, a light snack enjoyed across Latin America, bursts with rich flavors deeply rooted in tradition. In Colombia, ingredients like green plantains, guava, coconut milk, crabs, and a variety of herbs and spices are used to craft aromatic and flavorful dishes that will leave you craving for more.<\/p>\n

\"\"Encocado de Cangrejo and Patacones Con Ceviche \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"El Olor De la Guayaba \/ IMAGE from Discovery Primea<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

For those eager to experience the fullness of Colombian cuisine right here in the Philippines, Discovery Primea in Makati City presents Flavors of Colombia<\/em><\/strong> at Flame, the hotel’s signature restaurant, in a limited-time event on September 26, 2024<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

\"\"Flame at Discovery Primea \/ IMAGE from Discovery Primea<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Discovery Primea<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Now in its third year, the Flavors of Colombia brings Chef Alex Nessim<\/strong>, a renowned chef, whose commitment to sustainable fishing practices aligns with Discovery Primea’s dedication to environmental stewardship. Chef Alex Nessim, who trained under culinary masters such as Rafael Osterling<\/strong> and Toshiro<\/strong>, will highlight the rich heritage of Colombia’s Pacific coast, blending tradition with innovation through responsibly sourced ingredients.<\/p>\n

\"\"Chef Alex Nessim \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

The Colombian chef, who is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu in Lima, Peru, will present a dinner tasting menu, showcasing the vibrant flavors of Colombia with a contemporary twist.<\/p>\n

\"\"Chef Alex Nessim with Discovery Primea Executive Chef Luis Chikiamco \/ IMAGE from Discovery Primea<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Start your journey with the Pulpo del Pac\u00edfico<\/strong>, featuring tender Shizugawa octopus confit paired with annatto oil and sourdough bread for a delightful contrast of textures. For seafood lovers, the Tartar de Gambas<\/strong> offers lightly-cooked shrimp served with cassava textures and a zesty tamarind aguachile <\/em><\/strong>(tamarind).<\/p>\n

For the main course, you can indulge in the Pescado a la Parrilla<\/strong>, featuring Josper-grilled barramundi complemented by a rich rooftop herb butter, while the Pato al Jerez <\/strong>offers a decadent pairing of pan-roasted duck magret, white chocolate brioche, and seared foie gras<\/p>\n

End your meal on a sweet note with the Crema de Caf\u00e9<\/strong>, a Colombian coffee cr\u00e8me br\u00fbl\u00e9e that perfectly balances rich flavors with a delicate finish. Pair this with 100% Colombian coffee<\/strong> to complete the culinary experience at Flame!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

IMAGE from Discovery Primea<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Savor the Flavors of Colombia for only Php 4,800++ per person<\/strong>, with an optional Php 2,000++ wine pairing<\/strong>. For reservations, you may contact Flame at 02-7955-8888<\/strong> or email them at primea.restaurants@discovery.com.ph<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

For those eager to experience the fullness of Colombian cuisine right here in the Philippines, Discovery Primea in Makati City presents Flavors of Colombia at Flame in a limited-time event on September 26, 2024!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":30463,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[20,5295,32],"tags":[11720,11721,2121,11718,500,11719],"class_list":["post-30450","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-makati","category-food","category-food-and-beverage-event","tag-chef-alex-nessim","tag-chef-luis-chikiamco","tag-discovery-primea","tag-flame","tag-flame-restaurant","tag-flavors-of-colombia"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30450","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30450"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30450\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30467,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30450\/revisions\/30467"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30463"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30450"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30450"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30450"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}