FWN's 1st Annual Filipina Salo Salo
The 2009 Adobo Crawl
A celebration of Filipino heritage and cuisine
In collaboration with 13 highly acclaimed restaurants and food
organizations who serve
authentic Filipino and Filipino-inspired dishes,
the Filipina Women's Network (FWN) cordially invites you
to embark on a year-round culinary adventure
celebrating the many flavorful and exotic ingredients, cultural and regional influences,
cooking and dining traditions of Filipino cuisine.
In 2009, each restaurant highlights its unique recipe of the popular
"adobo" dish as one of the selections in their
Prix Fixe menu.
With over 7,000 islands making up the Philippine Archipelago
and the cultural influences from Southeast Asia, China,
Europe (Spain) and the Americas (Mexico, the USA),
food has become the lifeblood
that unites Filipinos.
This exciting amalgamation of cultural flavors inspired the
Filipina Women's Network to create the
1st Annual Filipina Salo Salo
- a year-long culinary adventure to explore and appreciate
Filipino heritage and cuisine.
The Adobo "Crawl"
The
term "crawl" has been in use since the late 19th century in European
cities to describe an informal tour of pubs, bars, or restaurants that
act as social gatherings for the local expat communities and tourists
to meet new friends and being introduced to new places in a strange
city.
Other crawl variations include the Santa Claus crawl
(before the Christmas season), zombie crawl (Halloween) and beer/gin
crawls (St. Patrick's Day). In 2009, we will re-discover the popular
"adobo" dish.
Each
month, as we visit a highly acclaimed restaurant, each chef will
feature a pre-fixed menu (with three entree selections) highlighting
their own unique
interpretation of the "adobo".
Why Salo Salo?**
Salo-salo (also spelled salu-salo) is the act of sharing a meal together, to share life, and deepen friendships. Filipinos also use salo-salo as a term for 'celebration'. 'May munting salo-salo po'
(We have a small celebration). We will eat together as a way of
celebrating. In this instance, we are celebrating Filipino cuisine and
dining practices.
Salo Salo is not only for celebrations. 'Salo' means to share a plate: 'Salo na tayo dito'
or 'Let's eat from the same plate' - either there is no more plate, or
sharing a plate among friends. For indeed, when one wants to share a
problem with a friend, they eat together. We also say 'Pagsaluhan na natin ito'
- 'Let us share with one another whatever is available. Even if it is
only a small amount of food, it will suffice for all of us.' Yes, during difficult economic times, nagsasalu-salo ang mga Pinoy. Salo salo happens - a cultural energy that invigorates families and communities.
Filipino Values**
Salo salo exemplifies the Filipino core value of pakikipagkapwa
(Enriquez:1992), highlighting the 'relational' cultural ethos of the
Filipino. A Filipino's life is defined by her/his relationships.
Therefore, we cannot turn away someone who is in need because the other
is 'kapwa'. Especially when it comes to food. Filipinos offer food as a way of greeting a friend or even a stranger.
Salo salo brings out the openness and hospitality of the Filipino. Among
our indigenous tribes, sharing a meal together is also a sign of
reconciliation, forgiveness, a deeper level of sharing or involvement.
Beyond sharing a meal, 'makisalo' (verb) can be translated simply as sharing, to share, to join. 'Makisalo ka naman sa amin' or 'Share (yourself) with us'. It can also mean a deeper level of sharing which is involvement or volunteering. 'Ayaw niyang makisalo sa ating gawain' or S/he does not want to get involved with our project, group or organization.'
During these uncertain times, be among friends and colleagues and join us for a friendly meal.
The Filipina Women's Network
invites you to embark with us on a year-long culinary adventure at its
1st Annual Filipina Salo Salo.
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Glorious Filipino food.Dine in style.Meet and network with Filipina professionals.
Mabuhay!
Jennifer Ong, OD and Michelle Caabay Brokstein
Co-Chairs, Filipina Salo Salo Campaign
Sonia Delen, Dr. Valerie de Leon, Al S. Perez, Genevieve Dwyer, Pearl Bayot,
Franklin M. Ricarte, Jo-Ann Agcaoili, Don Cain, Genevieve Herreria
Committee Members
Marily Mondejar
President, Filipina Women's Network