Island Pacific Seafood Market announced that its in-house dining concept, Philhouse, has been recognized as a top culinary spot in Las Vegas by Dailywise.com.
The recognition arrives as the grocer celebrates Filipino Food Month (Buwan ng Kalutong Filipino) throughout April.
This year’s theme – “Connected by Taste: The Filipino Food in the Flavors of ASEAN” – touts Filipino culinary heritage as a driver of cultural diplomacy and inclusive growth.
“Our mission is to make Filipino food a staple in every American household,” said Janjie Ocoma, executive corporate chef of Philhouse. “While pancit and lumpia are favorites, we want to showcase our full diversity, from traditional regional dishes to smoky street food.
“We want the community to see that Philippine food is a global contender.”
Island Pacific has built Philhouse into a cultural dining destination within its stores, offering authentic cuisine from various regions of the islands.
Following the success of its fifth Annual Lumpia Eating Contest in March, the grocer hosts weekly events such as Bingo Panalo sessions and authentic Filipino Street Food Markets on weekends at select locations.
It also has launched a collection of regional recipes on its website for home cooks.
Island Pacific Supermarket is an Filipino-American grocery chain serving communities across California and Nevada with authentic products and a shopping experience built around Filipino culture, heritage and cuisine.
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