Flavors Of Kapwa: A Filipino Culinary Experience

Bold bites, warm hearts, full plates.

For one night only, three of the nation’s most celebrated Filipino chefs reunite in San Diego for a dinner grounded in kapwa – the Filipino concept of shared identity and connection – where culture, community, and cuisine converge.

Hosted at Animae, where two-time James Beard Finalist Tara Monsod leads as Executive Chef and Culinary Director, this four-course, family-style dinner experience invites you to taste the soul of Filipino cuisine – elevated, intentional, and full of heart.

Monsod is joined by Chef Lordfer Lalicon of Kaya in Orlando, a James Beard Finalist and recipient of a Green Michelin Star, and Melissa Miranda, the James Beard Finalist chef behind Seattle’s beloved Musang. These three chefs bring their distinct styles, regional influences, and shared passion to the table right here in San Diego, for one night only.

Come curious. Come hungry. Come ready to feel the kapwa in every dish, every story, and every moment shared.

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