GOÛT DE FRANCE FEATURES 8 PH CHEFS

First organized by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and French chef Alain Ducasse in 2015 as a celebration of the best of French gastronomy and responsible cuisine, Goût de France/Good France returns all over the world and in the Philippines until Oct. 22. Its aim is to help the F&B sector bounce back from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as promote healthy eating and sustainable and eco-friendly practices in the culinary profession.

This year, Goût de France features eight chefs who are offering a specially curated traditional French menu in their respective restaurants: Marc Aubry of Brasserie Sagana (Taguig City), Sau del Rosario of Café Fleur (Makati City), Alain Raye of Dr. Wine Manila (Makati City), Janus Florencio of Mirèio (Makati City), Miko Calo of Metronome (Makati City), Robert Lilja of Pardon My French (Makati City) and Patrice Freuslon of Society Lounge (Makati City).

Previously based in Baguio City, French chef Didier Derouet will also be offering a special menu today, Oct. 21, as part of the virtual Les Jeudis Culturels (Cultural Thursdays) organized by the French Embassy and Alliance Française de Manille.

Each menu, inspired by the ingredients and flavors of France’s Centre-Val de Loire region, was crafted to demonstrate the richness of French gastronomy, responsible cuisine, and may highlight local culinary traditions in the Philippines. Restaurants were also encouraged to offer menus with reduced levels of fat, sugar and salt, and with vegetables and grains.