best 777oreo features ‘LAMON’: Sustainability meets Filipino gourmet delights
Ready to lamon without guilt? Do it with purpose.
Promoting sustainability, “LAMON” – the inaugural zero-waste Filipino Food & Wine Summit – welcomes foodies and wine connoisseurs to a culinary odyssey in San Francisco on Oct. 6.
Lamon, Tagalog word for gorging on food or eating voraciously, takes on a whole new meaning as the summit merges eco-friendly practices with the savory and rich flavors of Filipino cuisine.
‘LAMON’: The first zero-waste Filipino Food and Wine SummitBeyond the food and wine, “LAMON” is a movement that aims to highlight the rich flavors of Filipino cuisine while championing environmental causes.
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Attendees will experience a culinary journey with food vendors, wine tastings, cultural entertainment and educational panels.
Grand PalengkeShowcasing over 40 Filipinx/a/o-American food, this is a marketplace like no other — a cultural hub with culinary demonstrations, interactive experiences, panel talks and live performances.
View this post on Instagram Inuman PavilionThe pavilion is a spot to raise your glass, sip and savor handcrafted brew and local spirits.
Featuring over 20 beverage makers, this pavilion spotlights Filipino-owned breweries, wineries, distilleries and non-alcoholic brands.
View this post on Instagram Bukambibig SymposiumThe summit offers an impressive lineup of eight panels covering sustainability, history, agriculture, Filipinx mental wellness and womxn entrepreneurship.
The keynote speaker is Cynthia Arnaldo Bonta, known for her activism in the Philippines during the Marcos dictatorship and helping organize the United Farm Workers. She is the mother of California Attorney General Rob Bonta.
Kamayan in the FieldThe summit offers a kamayan dinner of plant-based Filipino dishes. Renowned chefs from celebrated restaurants like FOB Kitchen, Abaca, Kokak Chocolates, Chef Reina, Sarah Shop and more are crafting a six-course meal, accompanied by a thoroughly curated six-beverage pairing.
View this post on InstagramDinner will come with an enchanting kulintang music for cultural immersion.
Serving up sustainability packed with flavors, the “LAMON” summit team promises a memorable event, writing on Instagram, “This is a unique opportunity to experience the best of Filipino cuisine in a truly unforgettable setting.”
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The summit’s missionWhat sets this event apart isn’t just good food, it’s their mission to honor Filipino food traditions while pushing for a more sustainable future.
“LAMON” is more than just a food and wine event – it’s a holistic celebration of our Filipino food system and a call to action for sustainability,” event founder Yana Gilbuena-Babu said in a press release.
“We’re excited to shine a spotlight on the often-overlooked heroes of our industry – the farmers, growers, producers, and vintners who form the backbone of our culinary heritage.”
In true Filipino fashion, “LAMON” encourages guests to BYOB — Bring Your Own Bag and Baon (packed meal) — to cut down on single-use plastics and reduce waste.
The summit will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Southeast Community Center in Bayview, San Francisco.
Save the date and secure your tickets via lamonsummit.com or visit their social media accounts.
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