Flavor like no other: TasteSetters® of Maginhawa served the best of the best during MAFF 2025
Quezon City — Since 2023, the Maginhawa Arts and Food Festival has been the grounds to capture what Maginhawa is really all about — the hub for everything arts, culture, and most importantly, food. And in the spirit of food, TasteSetters®, in collaboration with Clara Olé, has been supporting the festival by holding the annual TasteSetters® of Maginhawa.
The TasteSetters® of Maginhawa is a one-day experience that aims to give the Maginhawa Food Community — consisting of restaurateurs and food enthusiasts alike — a platform to showcase what Maginhawa is capable of to the public, but also share upcoming food trends, as well as out-of-the-box techniques for aspiring gastro-enthusiasts.
Our very own flavor maestros, Chef Sonny Mariano and Chef Wado Siman, performed a live cooking demo that showcased how humble dishes can be elevated with the right products. Dan Wico also exhibited numerous concoctions with a beverage demo as well.
Here’s the full list of our chefs’ amazing creations:
Drinks by Mixologist Dan Wico
- Morning After Elixir (Tropical Fresh Dalandan, Tropical Fresh Ginger Tea, Sagay Muscovado, Tabasco Red)
- Blushing Dragon (Tabasco Red, Treetop Cranberry Juice)
- Strawberry Moscato Sparkler (Clara Olé Strawberry Jam)
Booth Sampling by Sysu Culinary Team
- Fish Taco – Black Tortilla (Clara Olé), Breaded Dory, Crab & Chili Lime Mayo (TasteSettersⓇ Brand), Taco Salsa (Clara Olé)
- Pares Sliders – Beef or Pork Pares (TasteSettersⓇ Brand), Pickled Vegetables, Dinner Roll, Garlic Chips, Sriracha Mayo (Tabasco)
- Chouquettes Drizzled with Caramel (TasteSettersⓇ Brand) and Chocolate (Clara Olé) with Nuts
- Spicy Caramel Popcorn with Red Tabasco (Tabasco)
Dishes by Chef Sonny Mariano
- Hickory BBQ Tsukune with French Onion Dip
- Turkey Inasal Bao
- Strawberry Cream/Black Forest Oat Beignets
Dishes by Chef Wado Siman
- Black Corndog
- Peach Mango Pasta Conchi
- Baked Mac Croquettes
This year, the top 10 finalists really brought it out of the park with their delectable creations, from sweet to savory dishes like Chocoberry Manila’s Chocoberry Crepe, Maginhawa Eco Store’s must-try Smoked Meat Rigati Fusion, as well as Escapee Speakeasy’s alcoholic Genki Mazeru. But what really captivated everyone was the Mosaic of The Sea: Bahay Dagat Bites by The Sanctuary Cafe & Bar, which won 1st Place.
Maginhawa holds a special place in the food community, and TasteSetters® is proud to keep supporting this culinary hub for years to come.
