Pampanga, among the “unsung food destination” for world travelers – Condé Nast

Condé Nast, a travel and lifestyle magazine, recognized Pampanga, the Culinary Capital of the Philippines, as one of the “unsung food destinations to travel” in the world, last July 5.

Maryam Jilani wrote on the travel website’s list that Spanish colonizers offered natives outside of Manila expertise in cooking.

“The craft has been passed down for generations, making Pampanga one of (the) country’s most exciting and consistent foodie scenes,” she added.

Some of the Kapampangan dishes featured are Sisig (minced pork face), buro (preserved and fermented rice mixed with the most popular choice such as shrimp, green mango, and fish), morcon (steamed folded lean beef loaded with contents), and tocino (cured meat), and renowned eateries such as Everybody’s Cafe in San Fernando City and Aling Lucing’s Sisig in Angeles City.

The province of Pampanga was the lone delegate of the country that made it on the list. Along with it are San Jose in Costa Rica, Nazareth, South Downs in the United Kingdom, Greenland, Valley of the Vineyards in Brazil, Belize, Talad Noi in Bangkok, Kyoto by the Sea in Japan, Great Lakes in the United States, Cadiz in Spain, United States Virgin Islands, and Southeast Taiwan.

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