Sooo Pinoy in Iloilo at Hotel del Rio

Bangus is such a common item so is sizzling sisig. Even Bangus Sisig seems all too familiar that it often gets overlooked during the “ordering” process. But thanks to Sooo Pinoy, I discovered that even common and familiar items are just Sooo Good to be overlooked.

Unilever Food Solutions’ Sooo Pinoy advocacy was recently in Iloilo to get to the belly of what makes up Philippine cuisine. In a project called Food Trip na, Pilipinas with the Department of Tourism, it will tour ten cities and dine in more than 100 restaurants around the country. And Iloilo was the first stop of the food trip and it was at the Igma-an Restaurant of Hotel del Rio where the hotel showcased it best seller and one of a kind dish for the event.

Hotel del Rio takes a lot of pride for their Bangus Sisig and after just one bite, I don’t need to ask. Very flavourful and seasoned to tickle and fancy the tastebuds, their “timpla” had the right tang and blend of spices. I could finish a serving all by myself and might be thinking of having a second one. A drizzle of Knorr Liquid Seasoning completes the good food experience.

But the surprise that took everyone by SURPRISE was the un assuming green cooler that turned out to be Moringa Citrus Shake. A concoction of malunggay extracts and calamansi sweetened by honey blended with ice to give a perfect and healthy summer cooler.

Established in 1965, Hotel Del Rio has become a leading hotel and landmark in Iloilo City. Hotel Del Rio is conveniently located beside the scenic Iloilo River and only few minutes form the shopping business districts. Hotel Del Rio is known for great ambience, reputation for good service and delcious cuisine. Last year, it was included in Sooo Pinoy’s Top 10 list of places in the countrythat serve the best Crispy Pata.

The Sooo Pinoy Foodies (seated and standing left) with the Hotel del Rio ladies (standing)

To know more about this local gastronomic affair, food lovers are invited to like the “Sooo Pinoy page on Facebook and follow @SoooPinoy on Twitter. More photos -Flavours of Iloilo on Facebook.

Unilever Food Solutions Sooo Pinoy : Food Trip na, Pilipinas!

Iloilo Leg – Day 1 Restaurant 2: Igma-an at Hotel del Rio

Allan Tan

Operations Manager

M.H. Del Pilar Street, Molo, Iloilo City 5000

(63-33) 335-1171 to 74, Fax. (63-33) 337-0736

www.hoteldelrio.net

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