It's technically only the third day of the holiday season, but already dinner parties and reunions are filling up the last page of our calendar. One of the most sought-after events this month? A pop-up by The Moment Group and Aaron Isip. Originally slated for a four-day December 7 to 10 run, seats were booked so fast that the organizers had to extend until December 11.
Isip is a Filipino chef based in France. He heads the kitchen of Parisian eatery Dix-Huit and, in 2015, was awarded the prestigious Trophée Espoir of Ile de France by Gault & Millau. He's been noted for his flawless French techniques, Southeast Asian and Latin influences, and Filipino-rooted flavors.
His pop-up will be held at The Moment Group's recently opened Test Kitchen, located right below their headquarters, the Moplex.
Here's a mouthwatering glimpse of what to expect from the exciting collaboration of the country's most prolific restaurant group and the acclaimed international chef:
Kuhol in basil gata, crispy shallots, salicornia
Wild seabass aguachile in calamansi, spring vegetables, pickled radishes, wild arugula flowers
Purple Curry: ube or Purple yam curry with calamari a la plancha, potato croutons, chicharon, butterfly pea flowers
Flash-poached diwal, bone marrow, green mango sauce vierge, herb snow
Calamansi cream, torched Italian meringue, kaffir lime zest, physalis
The entire meal comprises eight courses for P3,800+. Dinners are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. For reservations, contact 0917-519-7980. Test Kitchen is at Moplex, Karrivin Plaza, 2316 Chino Roces Extension, Makati City.
