Ninuno: Fine Filipino Private Dining Experience

I had the privilege and the honor to be invited to Ninuno's first pop-up dinner by Chef Atlas Amante and sommeliers Susan and Sara. Each dish was curated with specific wines that complimented each bite perfectly. Susan and Sarah also created a cocktail called Filipino 75, made with gin, prosecco and kalamansi juice. Atlas even used microgreens provided by Maureen of @jerseycitygardens.

The idea is to have a private fine dining experience with your friends while Atlas educates the diners about Filipino food culture. You get to sit and mingle with your friends in an intimate setting or you can watch Atlas cook and prepare your meals. It's your call.

Chef Atlas will be launching a KickStarter soon to turn this pop-up dinner concept into a reality, forever! Keep a look out for links to reserve your spot.

NOTE: This is NOT your typical Filipino fiesta buffet portions! Every gourmet dish and fancy wine are served in tasting portions only. Check out the photos below.

THE MENU:

Starter:
Vegetarian Chicharon Bulaklak
Oyster and Maitake Mushroom with Pinakurat vinegar

1st course:
Scallop Kilawin
Coconut Vinegar
Shallots
Cucumber
Birdseye chilis
Squid ink tuile
Micro cilantro

2nd course:
Ukoy Citrus Salad
Green Papaya
Jicama
Arugula
Blood orange
Kalamansi citronette

3rd Course:
Poached white fish
Malunggay (Moringa) pesto
Munggo 3-ways
Micro Ampalaya leaves
Crispy fish skin
Ginger/Lemon Sea Salt

4th Course:
Spicy Adobo Braised Pork
Pickled Ampalaya
Coconut Rice
Microgreens

5th Course
Deconstructed Turon
Saba Banana
Muscovado Sugar
Langka Chantilly
Micro Shiso