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The Official Spirit of Savor Filipino
Lambanog is a distilled Coconut Nectar - a spirit unlike anything you've had before. Try Infanta at Savor Filipino or buy online!
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About Infanta Lambanog
Tanduay Asian Rum
This is a story of two lifelong friends who quit their "nine-to-five" jobs and embarked on a mission to find, learn and create the very best premium lambanog to share with the world. With the burning desire for success, a sense of pride to fuel their passion and a handful of savings to bootstrap their business, they ventured into the unknown to follow their dreams.
Infanta Lambanog was named after Infanta, a town in the province of Quezon, Philippines, also known as the "Gateway to the Pacific". On November 13 to December 3, 2004, three successive typhoons crippled the coastal town of Infanta. Cold turbulent waters swelled to heights of 15-20 feet and swept through the town in a span of three hours, taking several lives along the way. The flash floods carried logs due to illegal logging that destroyed farms, homes and everything in its path. With the only road leading into the town blocked by devastation from the disaster, Infanta was isolated for a week with no means of communication, electricity, drinking water, or food. Residents relied on relief brought in by air led by the Philippine Red Cross and other non-profit organizations.
A Philippine Red Cross volunteer named Israel, came to the obliterated town to give back to his nation through service and to help rebuild all that was lost. He was stationed in the home of a priest who had a coconut farm and lambanog distillery that was destroyed by the flood. For weeks he lived with no electricity and barely any food and water to survive, armed with only the strength and compassion in his heart, he was determined to uplift the spirit of the lost town.
During Israel's last day of service, the priest gave him two bottles of lambanog from what was left of his destroyed distillery as a token of his gratitude and appreciation. Upon returning home, Israel invited his dear friend, Marc Padilla, for dinner over a bottle of lambanog to share his experience. Marc was intrigued and inspired by his story and being that it was his first time trying lambanog, the memory never left him and held it close to his heart. On August 17, 2007, Marc moved to San Francisco, California and was reunited with his childhood friend, Randy Ramiro.
Young and out of college, Marc and Randy shared a similar story and were inspired to create an identity for Filipinos and Filipino-Americans to unite them as a culture by introducing Lambanog to the American Craft Spirits industry.
Infanta Lambanog was founded on April 20, 2009 by Marc Padilla and Randy Ramiro, touched American soil for the first time on August 2013 and today they are continuing history.
Infanta Lambanog was named after Infanta, a town in the province of Quezon, Philippines, also known as the "Gateway to the Pacific". On November 13 to December 3, 2004, three successive typhoons crippled the coastal town of Infanta. Cold turbulent waters swelled to heights of 15-20 feet and swept through the town in a span of three hours, taking several lives along the way. The flash floods carried logs due to illegal logging that destroyed farms, homes and everything in its path. With the only road leading into the town blocked by devastation from the disaster, Infanta was isolated for a week with no means of communication, electricity, drinking water, or food. Residents relied on relief brought in by air led by the Philippine Red Cross and other non-profit organizations.
A Philippine Red Cross volunteer named Israel, came to the obliterated town to give back to his nation through service and to help rebuild all that was lost. He was stationed in the home of a priest who had a coconut farm and lambanog distillery that was destroyed by the flood. For weeks he lived with no electricity and barely any food and water to survive, armed with only the strength and compassion in his heart, he was determined to uplift the spirit of the lost town.
During Israel's last day of service, the priest gave him two bottles of lambanog from what was left of his destroyed distillery as a token of his gratitude and appreciation. Upon returning home, Israel invited his dear friend, Marc Padilla, for dinner over a bottle of lambanog to share his experience. Marc was intrigued and inspired by his story and being that it was his first time trying lambanog, the memory never left him and held it close to his heart. On August 17, 2007, Marc moved to San Francisco, California and was reunited with his childhood friend, Randy Ramiro.
Young and out of college, Marc and Randy shared a similar story and were inspired to create an identity for Filipinos and Filipino-Americans to unite them as a culture by introducing Lambanog to the American Craft Spirits industry.
Infanta Lambanog was founded on April 20, 2009 by Marc Padilla and Randy Ramiro, touched American soil for the first time on August 2013 and today they are continuing history.
Tanduay Asian Rum is now available in California.
HOLY CRAFT BREWERY
Mixologist Tim Walters is fourth generation from Venice Beach , California and has decades long experience in the bar industry in Los Angeles. Back in 2004, He founded, launched and authored the bartending seminars for Asian Bartending Academy with hopes of professionalizing the nightlife service industry in the Philippines. As he returned back to the United States from Manila where he spent three years serving as a bar consultant. Several of his clientele are Edsa Shangrila Hotel where in he has refined their lobby drinks for their international guests as well as the resort destination, The WhiteHouse in Boracay, to brands like Diageo to do bartender brand trainings to now, the second biggest Rum producer in the world, Philippine Rum, Tanduay. His affiliation with Tanduay Rum is fitting for the reason that he champions local Philippine flavors.
Tim brings with him two decades of Los Angeles bar experience and mixology theory from the landmark establishments such as the legendary concert venue, The Music Box on Hollywood Blvd, among many others. “ My passion for concocting cocktails are using the freshest ingredients and combining native flavors that are distinctly Filipino to produce a drink that has a very refined ethnic flare”. Tim Walters is ecstatic to be part of Savor Filipino and the Filipino Food Movement through his creation of libations that celebrate Philippine flavors! |
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Who are we
Holy Craft brewery is a start up brewery located in the San Francisco Bay Area. It was founded by four friends who wanted to create an elegant beer drinking experience that can be appreciated by beer connoisseurs and non-beer drinkers alike. We strive to bring unique recipes, which utilize the freshest ingredients, to a market that deserves flavorful beers not experienced on this planet. Our Mission We want to define how beer should be brewed, with quality ingredients, carefully designed recipes and with the utmost care and attention. We’re going to change the way connoisseurs and casual drinkers appreciate beer. |
The Chefs of Savor Filipino have worked incredibly hard to build their career and business and we are proud to host them in Oakland this year! Please make sure you visit their restaurants and attend their pop-ups to experience their grand vision come to life!
REACH OUR AUDIENCE
Who will be at Savor Filipino? Our patrons come from diverse backgrounds. They are between the ages of 21-54, with families, educated with disposable incomes, and a voracious appetite for specialty foods. This audience considers food as a form of entertainment as well as artistic expression.
Our all-volunteer planning staff, which includes event and marketing professionals from various industries promise to deliver a premium experience for our patrons, including integrating your message during the event.
While we are limiting this exclusive experience to a max 1500 patrons, our promotional efforts will reach more than 250,000 people living in the San Francisco Bay Area and more than one million people around the globe through our massive social media following.
Our all-volunteer planning staff, which includes event and marketing professionals from various industries promise to deliver a premium experience for our patrons, including integrating your message during the event.
While we are limiting this exclusive experience to a max 1500 patrons, our promotional efforts will reach more than 250,000 people living in the San Francisco Bay Area and more than one million people around the globe through our massive social media following.
