{"id":5551,"date":"2026-01-05T09:17:35","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T09:17:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/?p=5551"},"modified":"2026-01-06T01:39:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T01:39:39","slug":"flavor-like-no-other-tastesetters-of-maginhawa-served-the-best-of-the-best-during-maff-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/?p=5551","title":{"rendered":"Flavor like no other: TasteSetters\u00ae of Maginhawa served the best of the best during MAFF 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quezon City \u2014 Since 2023, the Maginhawa Arts and Food Festival has been the grounds to capture what Maginhawa is really all about \u2014 the hub for everything arts, culture, and most importantly, food. And in the spirit of food, TasteSetters<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00ae<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, in collaboration with Clara Ol\u00e9, has been supporting the festival by holding the annual TasteSetters<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00ae<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of Maginhawa.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5565\" src=\"https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Untitled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"477\" height=\"322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Untitled-1.jpg 477w, https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Untitled-1-300x203.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 477px) 100vw, 477px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The TasteSetters<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00ae<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of Maginhawa is a one-day experience that aims to give the Maginhawa Food Community \u2014 consisting of restaurateurs and food enthusiasts alike \u2014 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5553 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/asd.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/asd.jpg 474w, https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/asd-300x284.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5554 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/asdxcx.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"493\" height=\"329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/asdxcx.jpg 475w, https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/asdxcx-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 493px) 100vw, 493px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5555 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cvqw14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"494\" height=\"329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cvqw14.jpg 966w, https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cvqw14-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cvqw14-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cvqw14-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cvqw14-600x399.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 494px) 100vw, 494px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5556 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/xcxqsd.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"492\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/xcxqsd.jpg 474w, https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/xcxqsd-300x182.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 492px) 100vw, 492px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s the full list of our chefs\u2019 amazing creations:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Drinks by Mixologist Dan Wico<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Morning After Elixir (Tropical Fresh Dalandan, Tropical Fresh Ginger Tea, Sagay Muscovado, Tabasco Red)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blushing Dragon (Tabasco Red, Treetop Cranberry Juice)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strawberry Moscato Sparkler (Clara Ol\u00e9 Strawberry Jam)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Booth Sampling by Sysu Culinary Team<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fish Taco &#8211; Black Tortilla (Clara Ol\u00e9), Breaded Dory, Crab &amp; Chili Lime Mayo (TasteSetters<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u24c7<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Brand), Taco Salsa\u2029(Clara Ol\u00e9)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pares Sliders &#8211; Beef or Pork Pares (TasteSetters<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u24c7<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Brand), Pickled Vegetables, Dinner Roll, Garlic Chips, Sriracha Mayo (Tabasco)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chouquettes Drizzled with Caramel (TasteSetters<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u24c7<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Brand) and Chocolate (Clara Ol\u00e9) with Nuts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spicy Caramel Popcorn with Red Tabasco (Tabasco)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Dishes by Chef Sonny Mariano<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hickory BBQ Tsukune with French Onion Dip<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turkey Inasal Bao<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strawberry Cream\/Black Forest Oat Beignets<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Dishes by Chef Wado Siman<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black Corndog<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peach Mango Pasta Conchi<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baked Mac Croquettes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5557 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"226\" height=\"402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6a.jpg 480w, https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6a-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6a-281x500.jpg 281w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 226px) 100vw, 226px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5558 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6b.jpg 480w, https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6b-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6b-281x500.jpg 281w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5559 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6c.jpg 480w, https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6c-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6c-281x500.jpg 281w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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\u2019s Chocoberry Crepe, Maginhawa Eco Store\u2019s must-try Smoked Meat Rigati Fusion, as well as Escapee Speakeasy\u2019s alcoholic Genki Mazeru. But what really captivated everyone was the Mosaic of The Sea: Bahay Dagat Bites by The Sanctuary Cafe &amp; Bar, which won 1st Place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5560\" src=\"https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Copy-of-8.heic\" alt=\"\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5561 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_2026-01-05_171548281.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"689\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_2026-01-05_171548281.png 1162w, https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_2026-01-05_171548281-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_2026-01-05_171548281-1030x580.png 1030w, https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_2026-01-05_171548281-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_2026-01-05_171548281-500x281.png 500w, https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_2026-01-05_171548281-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 689px) 100vw, 689px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5563 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cx.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cx.jpg 1775w, https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cx-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cx-1030x745.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cx-768x556.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cx-1536x1111.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cx-500x362.jpg 500w, https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cx-1300x940.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cx-600x434.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5560\" src=\"https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Copy-of-8.heic\" alt=\"\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5562 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_2026-01-05_171600655.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"689\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_2026-01-05_171600655.png 1085w, https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_2026-01-05_171600655-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_2026-01-05_171600655-1030x580.png 1030w, https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_2026-01-05_171600655-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_2026-01-05_171600655-500x282.png 500w, https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_2026-01-05_171600655-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 689px) 100vw, 689px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maginhawa holds a special place in the food community, and TasteSetters<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00ae<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is proud to keep supporting this culinary hub for years to come.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quezon City \u2014 Since 2023, the Maginhawa Arts and Food Festival has been the grounds to capture what Maginhawa is really all about \u2014 the hub for everything arts, culture, and most importantly, food. And in the spirit of food, TasteSetters\u00ae, in collaboration with Clara Ol\u00e9, has been supporting the festival by holding the annual&#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\" [&hellip;]\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/?p=5551\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5562,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[539],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5551"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5551"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5551\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5571,"href":"https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5551\/revisions\/5571"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/5562"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5551"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=5551"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tastesetters.ph\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=5551"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}