The Hidden Philippine Kitchen in the 14th is hidden, as well it should be, from peskies of all nations, deep in the 14th, but Colette and I were invited by its chef and his husband to celebrate the fete national and the third Pacte de Famille that kept France and the Philippines friends forever. You remember that from History 101, no? In 1761? No? So check out wiki.
In any case, we were greeted with crispy "dim sum" with lettuce leaves, mint and cilantro and a spicy sauce with radishes and peanuts along with a glass of rose from Provence. This was followed by an incredibly spicy/tasty salad (like Colette's Thai salad), crispy fried spring rolls with lettuce leaves, mint and cilantro and a sweet sauce, followed by a plate of chicken adobo - the Philippine national dish - and topped off with a tapioca dessert with strawberries, pineapple and papaya.
Our bill, after many bottles of wine and cups of coffee? Walang anuman; we were their guests.
Go back? Next July 14.
