Philippine Flavors sizzle in Netflix’s Someone Feed Phil

?In Episode 7 of the newest Season of the acclaimed Netflix journey and meals sequence, Someone Feed Phil, the Philippines’ vibrant culinary scene and cultural heritage take middle stage, incomes worldwide recognition.

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco (right) welcomed Somebody Feed Phil host Phil Rosenthal (left), together with his wife Monica and executive producer Richard Rosenthal, as they visited the DOT Office in Makati City on October 3, 2024. — Division of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco (proper) welcomed Someone Feed Phil host Phil Rosenthal (left), collectively together with his spouse Monica and government producer Richard Rosenthal, as they visited the DOT Workplace in Makati Metropolis on October 3, 2024.

The episode, now streaming worldwide as a part of the present’s eighth season, options host Phil Rosenthal’s flavorful journey by the bustling streets of Metro Manila and Cavite. All through the episode, Rosenthal samples iconic Filipino dishes, meets passionate locals, and explores breathtaking cultural landmarks, together with the historic district of Intramuros.

Division of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco welcomed the Philippines’ function on this internationally adopted present, viewing it as a major enhance to the nation’s rising meals and cultural tourism portfolio.

“The Philippines’ inclusion within the acclaimed international sequence underscores the Division of Tourism’s strategic push below the Marcos administration to place the nation as a premier vacation spot for meals and cultural tourism, in addition to movie tourism. By leveraging media publicity, the DOT goals to draw guests who’re impressed by the areas featured in fashionable reveals and movies, additional enhancing the nation’s enchantment as a vibrant journey vacation spot,” Secretary Frasco stated.

“Viewers can sit up for a heartfelt and flavor-packed journey by each traditional and modern Filipino dishes, partaking interactions with native cooks and residents, and breathtaking visuals of iconic landmarks. Whereas this episode provides viewers a pleasant introduction by Metro Manila and Cavite, it additionally serves as an invite to discover the wealthy and numerous culinary experiences that await throughout our many areas,” the Tourism Chief added.

Beneath Secretary Frasco’s management, the Division of Tourism (DOT) has prioritized gastronomy and movie tourism within the Nationwide Tourism Growth Plan (NTDP) 2023–2028, recognizing their potential to boost the Philippines’ international profile and foster inclusive development.

The DOT, by its Workplace of Movie and Sports activities Tourism and the Nationwide Capital Area Workplace, supplied complete help for the filming of an episode in 2024. This help included logistical coordination, the facilitation of permits and clearances, and funding help. In October 2024, Secretary Frasco personally welcomed Phil Rosenthal, his spouse Monica, and government producer Richard Rosenthal throughout their go to to Manila.

“It was a pleasure to fulfill Phil Rosenthal, whose signature curiosity and humor introduced our meals tradition to life. From road eats to heirloom recipes, the episode captures the wealthy flavors and the even richer heat of Filipino hospitality. Behind the scenes, many arms got here collectively to make this occur—a real collaboration in celebrating what makes the Philippines a tourism vacation spot to like. This function additionally helps our efforts to raise gastronomy tourism as a key technique—inviting the world to expertise the Philippines by the tales, heritage, and coronary heart behind Filipino delicacies. We’re grateful to Phil and the group for shining a worldwide highlight on the center and soul of the Filipino by meals,” Secretary Frasco stated in a private publish.

The partnership between the Division of Tourism (DOT) and Fortunate Bastards Inc., the manufacturing firm based by the Rosenthal brothers behind Someone Feed Phil, showcases the Division’s dedication to selling the Philippines. This collaboration makes use of globally acknowledged platforms and storytelling strategies that resonate with worldwide audiences.

“We’re hopeful that this collaboration marks only the start of many extra alternatives to showcase the Philippines to the world by movie, meals, and the tales of our individuals,” Secretary Frasco enthused.

Launched globally on June 18, the Metro Manila–Cavite episode has joined the sequence’ award-winning legacy as Netflix’s top-rated meals journey present in the US, incomes accolades akin to a Critics’ Selection Award and two Emmy nominations.

Throughout his go to, Rosenthal totally immersed himself in Filipino meals tradition. He started with taho in Intramuros and loved famend dishes like sisig at Trellis in Quezon Metropolis, kaldereta and pinakbet at Aling Sosing’s in Makati, and lechon at Grace Park, based by the late culinary icon Margarita Forés. Moreover, he visited Toyo Eatery for a contemporary tackle Bahay Kubo-inspired greens and took a jeepney journey to a favourite lunch spot together with his native driver, Jay.

Within the cool highlands of Tagaytay and Alfonso, Cavite, Rosenthal dined at Asador Alfonso, the place he loved grilled meats and seafood that mix Spanish culinary roots with Filipino aptitude. He additionally visited Chicks ni Otit, a country eatery owned by actress Wilma Doesn, well-known for its hearty servings and heat hospitality.

On his official web site, Rosenthal praised the nation: “In case you really need the perfect of the perfect, I believe you must come. As a result of then you definitely get to expertise the richness of a tradition that embraces its numerous influences and creates the chic. A novel and undeniably world-class delicacies.”