PASAY CITY, Philippines — Esteemed restaurateur and cookbook author Sandy Daza brings his culinary expertise to Iloilo, a city rich in heirloom recipes and enduring food traditions, in the latest episode of “FoodPrints,” premiering this Saturday, February 14, at 8:30 PM on Metro Channel.
“These culinary traditions are not just about food on the table. They are living links to the past for many generations,” Chef Sandy shares in the episode teaser.
The journey begins in Arevalo, known for its seafood dishes passed down through generations, including a visit to local favorite Tatoy’s, famous for its chicken and lechon baboy offerings. In Mandurriao, Chef Sandy explores the preparation of pata (slow-braised pork leg) and the iconic kansi, a flavorful cross between bulalo and sinigang, at Tatay Andres’ Patahan.
In Molo, historic sites and culinary staples such as pancit molo are featured, with a visit to Panaderia de Molo, the oldest bakery in the Philippines. The journey continues to Lapuz for its native delicacies, La Paz for its signature batchoy, and Jaro, where Chef Sandy stops by Biscocho Haus, renowned for buttery biscocho and other Ilonggo treats.
The culinary tour concludes in Downtown Iloilo (City Proper), sampling local favorites including queen siopao at Roberto’s, pansit sun yat sen at Dainty House, and dimsum at Master Chua Foodhaus.
Tune in to “FoodPrints: Iloilo” on Metro Channel this Valentine’s Day at 8:30 PM. Metro Channel is available on Sky Cable channel 52 (SD) / 174 (HD), Cignal channel 69, and GSAT channel 70.
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