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Tatler Asia
14-06-2025
- Business
- Tatler Asia
Beyond adobo and sinigang: Hapag's Western Mindanao menu uncovers a richer Filipino story
Photo 1 of 6 Photos from Hapag's R&D trip to Basilan (Photo: Miguel Nacianceno; courtesy of Hapag) Photo 2 of 6 Agal-agal Photos from Hapag's R&D trip to Tawi-Tawi (Photo: Miguel Nacianceno; courtesy of Hapag) Photo 3 of 6 Photos from Hapag's R&D trip to Basilan (Photo: Miguel Nacianceno; courtesy of Hapag) Photo 4 of 6 Photos from Hapag's R&D trip to Basilan (Photo: Miguel Nacianceno; courtesy of Hapag) Photo 5 of 6 Satti - Photos from Hapag's R&D trip to Zamboanga (Photo: Miguel Nacianceno; courtesy of Hapag) Photo 6 of 6 Knickerbocker - Photos from Hapag's R&D trip to Zamboanga (Photo: Miguel Nacianceno; courtesy of Hapag) 'The markets were deeply localised,' says Dolatre. 'In Lamitan, Basilan, most goods came directly from the area or nearby Malaysia—no big brands or outside products, aside from maybe candy from Zamboanga. Tawi-Tawi's markets were especially eye-opening during Ramadan. There were stalls selling unexpected dishes like mi goreng with hot dogs and murtabak with Milo. Very Malaysian-inspired. It felt like a different world.' The team approached their challenge with deep respect, understanding that every recipe carries the weight of tradition, that every flavour tells a story about place and people. They recognised that authentic representation meant understanding not just what people eat, but why they eat it and what it means to their identity. This commitment becomes evident in every carefully orchestrated course, each dish functioning as both culinary achievement and respectful cultural translation. Read more: Sustainability and flavour: The rise of fermentation in Asia's top restaurants A menu rooted in memory and discovery Above Tiyula itum, a blackened broth of beef bones, aromatics, and burnt coconut (Photo: Dre Ferrer; courtesy of Hapag) Above Satti: beef tongue, beef rump, chicken isol, and chicken skin (Photo: Dre Ferrer; courtesy of Hapag) The menu began with tiyula itum—a somewhat daunting way to begin the meal, as if staring into a dark abyss. But one sip of the soothing, flavourful elixir washed all worries away. Made with beef bones, burnt coconut and aromatics, the smoky, blackened broth provided a warm welcome to Hapag and set the tone for the meal ahead. Accompanying the dish was a colourful platter of the aromatics infused into the broth: ginger, lemongrass, lasona (native shallots) and most interestingly, galangal and turmeric—ingredients more commonly found in Malaysian and Indonesian cuisines. During their time in Zamboanga, the Hapag team learned that satti skewers—closely related to the satay of Indonesia—are most commonly enjoyed as breakfast fare, with shops opening as early as 4 am. Hapag's take on satti was a simple preparation of grilled beef tongue, beef rump, chicken isol (tail) and chicken skin, highlighting the nuances of flavour and texture between each cut of meat, paired with a thick sauce of reduced chicken broth and spices. Related: 11 underrated Asian dishes (and why you should absolutely be eating them) Above Hapag's take on agal agal salad (Photo: Dre Ferrer; courtesy of Hapag) Above A delicious bowl of mee goreng (Photo: Dre Ferrer; courtesy of Hapag) The third course introduced us to a type of seaweed abundant in Basilan and Tawi-Tawi: agal-agal. Commonly served as a salad with soy sauce, calamansi and bubuk (toasted spiced coconut), the crisp, slightly salty seaweed was a favourite among the chefs during their trip. At Hapag, they utilise their housemade two-year-old shoyu and adorn the salad with juicy Aiko tomatoes, sour green mangoes and sharp red onion, plus generous slices of yellowfin tuna kinilaw. Although mee goreng naturally invokes images of Malaysia and Indonesia, the Hapag team soon learned that this tasty noodle dish is also a highly favoured delicacy in Western Mindanao, specifically along Zamboanga's seaside markets. Hapag's mee goreng was a highlight of the menu: firm noodles with a toothsome chew coated in a delectable sauce—umami-rich, slightly sweet and almost caramelised—using Hapag's own kecap manis. Wok-fried oyster mushrooms and a glistening quail egg yolk emphasised its umami and richness, while fried egg whites and dahon ng sili lent textural interest. See also: What makes Iloilo City a food haven? New book by Ige Ramos celebrates Ilonggo gastronomy Above The siyagul and roti martabak, finished at the table with shavings of cheese (Photo: Dre Ferrer; courtesy of Hapag) Above Leche flan palate cleanser (Photo: Dre Ferrer; courtesy of Hapag) While wandering the markets of Basilan and Tawi-Tawi, the Hapag team encountered two local delicacies that piqued their interest: siyagul, a seafood stew (traditionally made with stingray, which is illegal to catch or consume in the Philippines) simmered in burnt coconut; and roti martabak or a savoury roti often stuffed with meat. In a brilliant lightbulb moment, the chefs asked, 'What if we put them together?' This unexpected pairing later inspired their fifth course: meaty swordfish cooked in burnt coconut and aromatics, delicately laid upon a flaky roti martabak stuffed with an herbaceous pesto and seared to achieve a crisp, golden exterior, and finished with caviar and a local cheese similar in flavour to a mild parmesan. Have you ever had leche flan as a palate cleanser? In many parts of Western Mindanao, this silky, decadent custard is not enjoyed as a dessert, but rather as a sweet and creamy relief from the rich and spicy flavours that define their cuisine. Hapag pays homage to this custom by serving the flan atop a bed of refreshing calamansi and lemongrass granita, plus pickled scoby, its texture and tang reminiscent of nata de coco. Read more: Where to order the best burgers in Metro Manila Photo 1 of 2 The festive salu-salo, always a highlight when dining at Hapag (Photo: Dre Ferrer; courtesy of Hapag) Photo 2 of 2 The festive salu-salo, always a highlight when dining at Hapag (Photo: Dre Ferrer; courtesy of Hapag) The salu-salo course is a mainstay of Hapag's tasting menus, faithful to the Filipinos' love for family-style meals. There's a palpable excitement that fills the room as Hapag's service team brings out each dish, setting the table with a festive spread, moving in unison like a choreographed dance. This season's salu-salo is a quartet of regional specialities, including the camaron alavar: meaty prawns dipped in a light tempura batter and coated in pinipig, then fried to a crisp, served with alavar (curry) sauce. In the white bowl, beneath a bed of fried leeks and curry leaves lay the riyandang—the Maranao counterpart to the world-famous rendang, made with tender beef short ribs slow-cooked for eight hours in a spiced coconut milk. To cut through the riyandang's richness and spice, the chefs complemented the salu-salo with a bright and punchy pomelo salad with calamansi, ginger and pickled jalapeno, plus cashew for added texture. Of course, no salu-salo is complete without rice. This time around, they look to Basilan for inspiration, serving their interpretation of junay: a rice cake cooked in burnt coconut, turmeric and chicken stock, wrapped in banana leaves and finished at the table with calamansi, crispy shallots and puffed black rice. Read more: A feast for the senses: 9 immersive food museums around the world Above Hapag's playful knickerbocker (Photo: Dre Ferrer; courtesy of Hapag) Above Petit fours inspired by Tausug kakanin (Photo: Dre Ferrer; courtesy of Hapag) For dessert, the chefs take us back to Zamboanga with their light and balanced take on the knickerbocker—a treat playful in both name and form, made here with melon, watermelon, pineapple jelly, pickled longgan, lacto-fermented langka jam, amazake pili nut milk foam and strawberry ice cream. Finally, the petit fours reimagine bang-bang sug, a platter of Tausug kakanin, as chocolate bonbons. There's the explosive putli mandi (palitaw) covered in coconut, the palikambing (banana fritter) with a luxurious smoked banana caramel, the wadjit (coconut sticky rice cake) with biko and latik and the Bbyaki (corn tamales) with corn mousse and juicy corn kernels. Since bang-bang sug is typically enjoyed in coffee houses, they've paired the petit fours with a refined pourover coffee using beans from Miarayon, Bukidnon, sourced from Good Cup Coffee. Their intention to represent Western Mindanao with respect and responsibility extends beyond the dishes in their tasting menu, colouring their beverage programme, too. With respect for Western Mindanao's Muslim heritage, Ganuelas-Recto took the opportunity to curate a non-alcoholic pairing—a first for Hapag. Both their wine and zero-ABV pairings echo the complexity and depth of the tasting menu, leaning on full Champagne rosés, sweeter rieslings and structured expressions of syrah and Left Bank Bordeaux for the wines, while the non-alcoholic pairings build intrigue with fermented probiotic sodas and nuanced alcohol-free wines. 'Western Mindanao's flavours are unapologetically bold, so our pairings had to meet that energy,' explains Ganuelas-Recto. "We leaned into spice, smoke and richness, both in the wines and the fermented beverages, to create harmony with the menu.' Related: It's Gemini season: Five chaotic wine pairings that actually work, according to sommeliers Beyond the table As the second chapter in Hapag's regional tasting menu series, the Western Mindanao menu feels personal, purposeful and necessary. It reframes Filipino cuisine as fundamentally regional—and celebrates the diversity too often overlooked. 'This isn't just about showcasing dishes,' added Dolatre. 'It's about recognising how much of the Philippines we've yet to explore and giving that food the care and respect it deserves.' NOW READ What we lose when we forget our food: this cookbook reminds us where Filipino food came from Where to order the best pancakes & waffles in the Philippines Best work-friendly cafés in Legazpi Village & Salcedo Village
Business Wire
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
The Knickerbocker Hotel Selects ROH to Modernize Payments Processes and Streamline Group Booking Operations
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ROH, the hospitality industry's first payments management platform that unlocks hotel profitability, today announced that The Knickerbocker Hotel, a The Leading Hotels of the World property that's operated by Highgate and owned by RLJ Lodging Trust, has selected ROH to transform the full lifecycle of payments and create strategic, operationally-sound processes for each piece of the payments journey. With ROH, The Knickerbocker alleviates the operational burden of manually chasing contracts, deposits and credit card authorizations that can lead to late or missed payments as well as missed documentation that should be tethered to each booking. Compliant, automated workflows free up team members' time for converting new sales as well as expanding the opportunities with existing customers. The Knickerbocker team understands that simply having a piece of technology to run transactions is not the same as having a payments platform in place. "Driving long-term profitability in hospitality requires a fresh approach to technology—especially in payments, where complexity and fragmentation have historically slowed progress," said Jess Conroy, CEO and Founder of ROH. "The Knickerbocker team understands that simply having a piece of technology to run transactions is not the same as having a payments platform in place. With ROH, they have the structure, visibility and automation needed to create true operational alignment and unlock lasting efficiency. This partnership reflects The Knickerbocker's continued innovation, blending classic luxury with modern service, reinforcing its commitment to operational excellence while empowering staff to focus on driving sales and creating memorable experiences that define this iconic property." ROH's payment technology transforms hotel operations with streamlined processes that enhance PCI compliance. The platform creates effortless coordination between sales and finance teams managing sophisticated group bookings with complex deposit schedules by automating payment processes that previously required manual oversight. This purpose-built solution drives greater efficiency across properties, ensures faster payments and creates a more seamless experience for both staff and guests throughout the payment lifecycle returning time to drive up conversions. The Knickerbocker is a landmark destination in the heart of New York City, offering over 7,800 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor space with distinguished views of Times Square. From intimate gatherings to large business meetings, The Knickerbocker transforms every gathering into an imaginative and unforgettable experience. If you're interested in learning more about how ROH can unlock profitability for your hotels, please email sales@ About ROH ROH is the hospitality industry's first payments management platform that unlocks profitability. ROH drives conversions, increases revenue and provides real-time data and insights for large hospitality groups, asset owners and their brands that collectively manage over $4T in Gross Payment Volume (GPV). ROH is quickly becoming an indispensable partner to forward-thinking hospitality groups including Loews Hotels & Co, Crescent Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, Auberge Resorts Collection, Noble House Hotels & Resorts and Evolution Hospitality. The company is proudly backed by investors including Highgate Technology Ventures, Acrew Capital, 1Sharpe Ventures, Founders Fund, Moore Specialty Credit, Correlation Ventures, SilverCircle, Cleo Capital and GMO VenturePartners.
Business Insider
17-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Craig-Hallum Sticks to Its Buy Rating for scPharmaceuticals (SCPH)
Craig-Hallum analyst Chase Knickerbocker reiterated a Buy rating on scPharmaceuticals (SCPH – Research Report) on May 15 and set a price target of $12.00. The company's shares closed yesterday at $3.22. Confident Investing Starts Here: Quickly and easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks straight to you inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter Knickerbocker covers the Healthcare sector, focusing on stocks such as Ironwood Pharma, Harrow Health, and MiMedx Group. According to TipRanks, Knickerbocker has an average return of 3.3% and a 43.33% success rate on recommended stocks. The word on The Street in general, suggests a Strong Buy analyst consensus rating for scPharmaceuticals with a $16.50 average price target, which is a 412.42% upside from current levels. In a report released on May 15, H.C. Wainwright also reiterated a Buy rating on the stock with a $18.00 price target.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Heavy rain impacts Columbia, Ill., road; traffic diverted
COLUMBIA, Ill. – Drivers in the Metro East are having to find an alternative way around a familiar road after parts of it collapsed over the Easter weekend due to heavy rain. 'Our concern is you're going to have a dangerous situation with inexperienced drivers who are 16- or 17-year-olds trying to navigate this or soccer moms with their cars full of kids,' says Michelle Knickerbocker. 'That's our worry, that one of us is so distracted by life in general that we're going to have a hard time navigating this.' Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now The section of Valmeyer and D Road is closed due to heavy rains and a full creek, eroding the banks of the road in this section of Columbia, Illinois. This has been an ordeal a local resident has been dealing with. 'The city has been doing what they can, and they had to talk to the EPA, and you have to have all the county and city and drainage,' Knickerbocker said. 'It involves the federal government, everything. So, it's quite a lot.' Mike Shildt offers new comments on Cardinals departure, managerial journey Columbia, Illinois, City Administrator Douglas Brimm says the city has also received a proposal from a contractor specializing in stabilization and remediation projects. The cost of repair is estimated to be between $800k and 1 million dollars. The city is hopeful that remediation efforts can be made during the planned upcoming closure of Valmeyer Road at Bluff Road for the Monroe County Bluff Road Bridge replacement project. 'Well, it needs to be done,' said Pat Kelly, a resident. 'You know we spend money on a lot of different things, walking trails and stuff around Columbia and here and there, which is great. But we need the road to get fixed so we can travel to and from on it.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
NYC minority communities cheer ICE raids that rounded up violent criminal migrants: ‘Get them the hell off the street!'
New York City residents in Hispanic and black communities that supported President Trump in huge numbers in the 2024 election hailed Tuesday's local immigration raids that nabbed scores of suspected heinous criminals. Starting in the Bronx — where Trump's support surged 35% between 2020 and 2024 — heavily armed federal immigration agents stormed through the city, targeting migrants with warrants for murder, kidnapping and other heinous crimes, police sources told The Post. Among those arrested was Anderson Zambrano-Pacheco, 25, an alleged ringleader of the notorious Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua who immigration officers took into custody at an Ogden Avenue apartment in The Bronx. 'Oh, thank God they got him,' said a resident who lives near the complex, visibly relieved the violent thug was taken off the streets. Elsewhere in the borough, locals expressed similar sentiments. 'Get them the hell off the street! Get them the hell out of the street so people don't have to walk in fear,' said Evelyn Brown, 80, a Bronx resident from Jamaica who voted for Trump. 'Take the damn bad ones away!' A resident of the Knickerbocker apartment complex in Washington Heights in deep-blue Manhattan, where Trump gained 5% in 2024 over his 2020 showing, said he's happy to see some action being taken against criminals but added that he still hopes some deserving migrant families are offered a path to safety. The resident — who didn't want to give his name — said he voted for Trump the first time but didn't make it to the polls in 2024. 'Too many people came over the border at once, and now it has to be a whole operation,' he said of the raids. 'I don't want dangerous people on the street, especially if we're paying for it. People getting hurt on the street. Why should they get a pass?' 'But some of them are families,' he added of migrants who could end up eventually being deported, too, because of their illegal status. 'I don't want to see them separated or hurt back home.' 'It's all a mess.' In Queens, where the president saw his support grow by nearly 10.5% from 2020 to 2024, according to Board of Election results, residents said they were glad to see criminals taken off the street. Jason Rodriguez, 41, a forklift driver and security camera installer, told The Post while in Jackson Heights that said he's glad Homeland Security is going after Tren de Aragua gangbangers but added the ICE raids are also having a chilling effect on hardworking, law-abiding migrants who fear being deported. 'Honestly, it's good to get Tren de Aragua off the streets because they're dangerous. Trump should deport the criminals,' said Rodriguez, who was born at Saint Mary's Hospital in Brooklyn to parents who came from the Dominican Republic in the 1960s. 'Their jails in their own countries are a lot worse than here. They don't care about being locked up here, so they should be deported,' he added. But 'there are a lot of undocumented, hardworking people busting their ass doing 14- and 16-hour days to support their families,' too, he said. 'They're doing it right. They're contributing to society, unlike the criminals.' Electrical engineer Damso Vargas, 52, of Elmhurst moved to the US from the Dominican Republic in 2001 and has since become a US citizen. He once worked in the control tower at Punta Cana International Airport but came to the US for a higher-paying job. Vargas said the vetting of newly arrived migrants had been too lax under President Biden and believes the criminal element needs to be snuffed out. Although he supports Homeland Security conducting targeted raids on criminal migrants, he said he doesn't want ICE to conduct sweeping searches and deportations. 'If you come to this country, you need to show respect and work hard. You don't come here to do gang bulls–t,' Vargas said. 'If you come to my country, I'd expect you to do the right thing.' Vargas said there are large swaths of the borough which have rapidly gone downhill due to the influx of criminal migrants. 'I remember in 2010, you could walk around Roosevelt Avenue and enjoy yourself, but now I'm scared to walk around because there are a lot of newly arrived migrant criminals,' he said. Dolphin Chung, 57, is a Peruvian green-card holder from Jackson Heights who sells jewelry under the 82 Street-Jackson Heights subway station. He's previously owned and run jewelry stores in Harlem and Staten Island. He supports deporting foreign criminals but does not want mass deportations of migrants. 'The foreign criminals are dangerous, so it's good to get rid of them,' Chung said. 'We don't want the foreign gangs here. But there a lot of people around here who don't have papers but work very hard. They work from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m., seven days a week.' On Staten Island — a Republican stronghold by city standards, going for Trump in three consecutive elections — Kevin Morales, 43, a construction worker who voted for the president in 2024 but not in 2020, drew a distinction between hardworking migrants and those being rounded up in the raids. 'Listen, there's too many people here that aren't looking to make a better life for themselves. Instead they are robbing, shooting and raping. Those are not the kind of immigrants we want here,' he told The Post at Greenridge Plaza in Great Kills. 'I'm an immigrant and come from a family of immigrants, but we work. We came here to work and make a better life for our children.' Additional reporting by Joe Marino
