Canadian Beef is a high-quality, grain-fed beef brand from Canada.
Manila loves its steak and is starting to demand higher quality beef—from Japanese Wagyu to Argentinian Bolzico beef and now Northern American beef from Alberta, Canada.
Here’s everything you need to know about Canada Beef in Manila:
CANADA BEEF
Canada Beef is the cattle producer-funded and -run organization responsible for domestic and international beef and veal market development. The Canadian Beef Center of Excellence (GBCE), located in Calgary, Alberta, is the jewel in of the Canadian beef brand and one of Canada Beef’s richest resources.
Website: www.canadabeef.ca
Facebook: @loveCDNbeef
Hashtag: #loveCDNbeef
Related Blog Post: Love Canadian Beef?
First Things First
The Canadian Ambassador himself opened the Canada Beef Chef’s Table in partnership with LTB Chefs Associations Philippines.
The chef’s table entitled “Beefing it up with Canadian Gastronomy: A Chef’s Table Event” was held last August 8, 2019 at the Boracay Function Room, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila.
Chef Mathieu, the young Canadian Chef Champion promoting Canada Beef around the world, created the signature 5-course menu.
The Canadian grading system has marbling standards that ensure the highest grades are free from quality deficiencies such as dark cutters, yellow fat cover or poor muscle texture.
The Canadian Prime grading is a stricter standard than USDA Prime.
Here are the Canadian Beef Suppliers in Manila:
Hightower
Mr. Rey Co, Managing Director
Ms. Princess Garcia, Sales Officer
Telephone: +63 917 701-7864
Email: hightower.ph@gmail.com, babydollminoza.hti@gmail.com, princessgarcia@hightower.ph
Alternative Food Corporation
Mr. Kriz Calantog, Sales & Marketing Manager
Telephone: +63 917 824-8447
Email: kriz@alternatives.ph
Mayon Consolidated
Mr. Jess Cham, Managing Director
Telephone: +632 372-3237 to 39
Email: jcc@mayon.com.ph, cc Yoly Te yoly@mayon.com.ph
5-Course Canadian Beef Chef’s Table
Course #1: Assortment of Canadian Beef Appetizer Concepts
The appetizers were Asian-inspired using Canadian ingredients and the country’s finest livestock.
Bite-sized burgers provided a taste of cows fed with corn, barley and wheat grains.
This Japanese-inspired presentation showcased the taste of the terroir of a clean, natural environment where the cattle were raised.
Paired with a sweet white wine from a family-owned and -operated producer of premium VQA wines located in Niagara, Canada.
Awesome to meet and eat alongside celebrity Chefs Sharwin and Carlo.
Table Potatoes from Atlantic Canadian seed potatoes are now grown in the Philippines and available at Robinsons Supermarkets.
Seeds and Fruits Multipurpose Cooperative
Contact: Mr. Ardan Copas
Telephone: +63 906 382-4978
Email: seedsandfruitsmpc@yahoo.com
Course #2: Tataki
You could taste the Canada Beef difference when you eat it raw.
With one of the most admired female chefs in Manila.
Course #3: Mac & Cheese
Loved the concept of seafood and beef in my cheesy mac & cheese.
Course #4: Canadian Steak
It’s always awesome to seat together and dine with foodie friends.
Canada Beef cooked to perfection with an old centennial celebration rub recipe from Canada!
Loved the exquisite bottle, and it paired perfectly well with the steak.
Here’s the Canadian Wine Supplier in Manila:
Global Noble International Corporation
2nd Floor, ILO Building, 195 G. Araneta Avenue, Quezon City
Telephone: +632 714 0299 / 716-3328
Email: globalnobleintlcorp@gmail.com
(distributor of Pillitteri Estates Winery)
Course #5: Desserts
With one of the best couple chefs in Manila.
Ending with the sweetest desserts from Canada…
…and award-winning ice wines, also from Canada.
Canadians love their pastry and desserts too sweet, for our taste that is.
Final Thoughts
Congratulations to the Canadian Ambassador and his team for an awesome Chef’s Table event together with the LTB Chefs & guests!
Hopefully, we can visit Alberta, Canada one of these days and do a full blog and video feature of the Canada Beef difference. Adding this to our list of must-visit origins of the best beef in the world.
CANADA BEEF
Canada Beef is the cattle producer-funded and -run organization responsible for domestic and international beef and veal market development. The Canadian Beef Center of Excellence (GBCE), located in Calgary, Alberta, is the jewel in of the Canadian beef brand and one of Canada Beef’s richest resources.
Website: www.canadabeef.ca
Facebook: @loveCDNbeef
Hashtag: #loveCDNbeef
Related Blog Post: Love Canadian Beef?
For questions on Canadian food and beverages, you may contact:
Ms. Angel Cachuela
Trade Commissioner
Embassy of Canada
Angel.Cachuela@international.gc.ca
Cc. Ms. Fe Asuncion
Fe.Asuncion@international.gc.ca
Live an Awesome Life,
Founder, www.OurAwesomePlanet.com
Disclosure: This post is brought to you by the Embassy of Canada. I wrote this article with my biases, opinions and insights.
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