Searching for your subsequent Michelin meal in Metro Manila? Diners can get pleasure from elevated eating paired with San Miguel Premium Beers at Juniper by Josh Boutwood, one of many newly-minted Michelin Chosen eating places within the Philippines. The nation’s solely Two Michelin-starred chef has curated a particular menu of elevated Filipino classics paired with San Miguel Brewery’s world-class brews, out there for a restricted time solely.
Journey Up was invited to an intimate gathering with choose media hosted by San Miguel Brewery Inc. (SMB) to pattern Juniper’s Brews & Bites curated by Chef Boutwood. The Filipino-British Chef described the collaboration as “completely timed,” simply days after Michelin’s unveiling of the inaugural record for Manila and Environs and Cebu.
“I’m simply so excited that we get to companion with my favourite beer, one which I at all times go to irrespective of the place I’m and to have it right here in Juniper, one in all my latest eating places, with these superb dishes that pair phenomenally nicely with these beers. It’s an thrilling day for the launch of this brand-new collaboration,” Boutwood informed media.
The celeb chef took time to take a seat down and chat with company over sips of beer and share how he’s dealing with the “overwhelming” accolades. Together with Juniper, two of Boutwood’s different eating places in Makati (Ember and The Take a look at Kitchen) additionally made the Michelin Chosen record, whereas Helm (additionally in Makati), was named the primary and solely restaurant within the nation to earn two Michelin stars. Congrats, chef!
Juniper by Josh Boutwood
In response to the Michelin Information, Juniper’s menu “blends world influences – charcuterie, pasta, roast hen – and leans into Asian flavors at lunchtime.” The meals are designed to enrich gin-based drinks with tonics supplied to company as a “refreshing begin to the meal.”
Positioned on the primary ground of EDSA Shangri-La Plaza in Mandaluyong, Juniper boasts a glossy semi-open kitchen and relaxed, fashionable vibe. It feels subtle and stylish, but welcoming. The ambiance is good for intimate gatherings, and internet hosting balikbayans this busy Christmas season, enterprise conferences, household celebrations, and particular date nights.
San Miguel Premium Beers
Whereas beer is commonly reserved for after dinner, Juniper reveals that pairing meals with San Miguel Premium Beers can improve the general eating expertise. Chef Boutwood paired every dish with one in all 4 San Miguel Premium Beers: Premium All-Malt, Tremendous Dry, Cerveza Negra, and Cerveza Blanca.
As somebody who frequently drinks beer with predominant meals when eating out, attending to expertise this particular meal pairing at one of many nation’s sought-after eating places felt actually particular. Right here’s a glimpse of the assorted programs.
Brews & Bites
Halibut in Taro-Based mostly Sinigang x San Miguel Premium All-Malt
The Halibut in Taro-Based mostly Sinigang is mild and flaky, paired with a sinigang sauce and cauliflower puree. The inspiration gives a saucy trace of the comforting, tangy taste. The fragile and gentle taste of the daikon fondant, pickled okra, crispy kangkong lavash, and drizzling of parsley and tomato oil add layers of texture and freshness to the evenly seared fish.
The graceful and full-flavored profile of San Miguel Premium All-Malt, and slight hop bitterness pairs nicely with the appetizing fish dish, offering a balanced style.
Pork Stomach Adobo x San Miguel Tremendous Dry
The second course is a tackle the Filipino staple adobo, ready with refined culinary methods. The Pork Stomach is braised low and sluggish for 3 hours, then glazed with adobo sauce discount. Tender slices sit subsequent to a mattress of Pomme Puree, with smooth and silky mashed potatoes and crispy fried garlic chips including a little bit of crunch to the melt-in-your-mouth meat.
The dry, clear, and crisp end of San Miguel Tremendous Dry cuts by way of the richness of the pork for an exceptionally clean pairing.
Pork Chop x San Miguel Cerveza Blanca
The principle course is French-cut pork chops, brined for six hours, pan-seared, then oven-roasted. The succulent, steak-like serving is drizzled with a beneficiant topping of mustard and greens with M1 sauce. It’s hearty and satisfying by itself or with rice.
The citrusy and refreshing flavors of easy-to-drink San Miguel Cerveza Blanca, complement the mildly sharp mustard taste, enhancing the pork chop’s general taste. The wheat ale’s hazy golden brew provides a whiff of spicy, smoky, and fruity taste to an in any other case heavy dish, making this a superb choice for energy lunch meals.
Chocolate Caramel Cake x Cerveza Negra
A slice of indulgent Chocolate Caramel Cake coated in salted chocolate buttercream ends the meal on a decadent observe. Cerveza Negra’s wealthy roasted malt character, with hints of caramel, espresso and chocolate, enhances the velvety, wealthy but ethereal chocolate cake.
Diners can expertise elevated eating and beer pairing at this Michelin-selected restaurant earlier than the 12 months ends. The modern dishes paired with San Miguel’s premium brews shall be out there at Juniper by Josh Boutwood till December 3, 2025.
Many due to San Miguel Brewery Inc. for the invitation to this beer pairing occasion. and congrats to the entire workforce behind Juniper for the Michelin recognition.
Juniper by Josh Boutwood is situated on the GF, Shangri-La Plaza, Shaw Boulevard, Ortigas Centre, Mandaluyong – Metro Manila, Philippines.
