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Culinaire 2025: Canvas Reimagined

<p>The recent Culinaire 2025: Canvas Reimagined transformed the SMX Convention Center into a multisensory playground, blending Filipino heritage with contemporary art in a showcase that paired caterers with local artists, spotlighted food-tech innovations, and raised the bar for culinary events in the country.</p><p>Now an annual event, this year’s Culinaire went beyond the traditional food festival by engaging all five senses. Guests navigated a smart registration system with real-time voting, AI chat terminals for on-demand information, and even an AI-powered co-host joining RJ Ledesma onstage. These tech-driven touches paired seamlessly with the caterers’ curated three-course menus, designed not only to delight but to spark interaction and creativity.</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1756704142828JUAN CARLO MAIN COURSE - BEST MAIN COURSE.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div>                           </div><p>At the heart of the evening was a three-course culinary experience inspired by contemporary art and rooted in Filipino heritage. SMX’s partner caterers, in collaboration with acclaimed local artists, unveiled imaginative dishes that blurred the lines between fine dining and visual storytelling. </p><p>Each partnership offered a unique fusion of food and creative expression. Bizu Catering and Ycoy Sitchon offered refined compositions that evoked emotion and beauty, while Conrad Manila and Mark Justiniani explored depth and imagination through layered flavors. Hizon’s Catering partnered with Patrick Pura to celebrate life’s richness, as Juan Carlo and Katrina Cuenca infused pride in Filipino culture and identity. Kitchen City and Mylene Quito found a shared language of creativity, while M Catering and Jaime Raphael Atienza balanced complexity with grace. Richgold Weddings and Samuel Penaso emphasized sustainability with bold strokes, The Creamery and JP Pining shared local narratives through storytelling plates, and TJIOE with Emmanuel Miranda reimagined oriental culinary heritage. Closing the lineup, Via Mare and Vanessa Bautista served nostalgia with heart and heritage.</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1756704321188BIZU.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-dragging"/></div><div><br/></div><p>These collaborations competed in the Culinary Awards, judged by a panel of renowned chefs and event professionals, alongside the People’s Choice Awards, which reflected the voice of the guests.</p><p>SMX’s partner mobile bars also brought flair to the Best Cocktail and Mocktail Competition. Event Shaker Mobile Bar, together with Tinta Buscalan and Pasa Kalye Artists, delivered a vibrant fusion of street art and mixology. Meanwhile, GQ Mobile Bar, in collaboration with artists Elwah Gonzales, Pancho Alvarez, and Carlo De Laza, impressed with bold, inventive drinks and immersive presentation. </p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1756704343948CREAMERY DESSERT - BEST DESSERT.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Towards the end of the festive night, adjudged winners were:  </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Culinary Awards</strong></div><p>Best in Appetizer: Juan Carlo</p><p>Best in Main Course: Juan Carlo</p><p>Best in Dessert: The Creamery</p><p>Best Cocktail: GQ Mobile Bar</p><p> Best Mocktail: GQ Mobile Bar</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>People&#x27;s Choice Awards </strong></div><p><strong>&#x27;</strong>Best in Appetizer: Juan Carlo</p><p>Best in Main Course: Juan Carlo</p><p>Best in Dessert: Juan Carlo</p><p>Best Booth: Juan CarlO</p><p>Best Cocktail: GQ Mobile Bar</p><p>Best Mocktail: Event Shaker Mobile Bar</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1756704411848M CATERING.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>“Culinaire 2025: Canvas Reimagined is more than just a showcase of culinary mastery — it’s a celebration of collaboration, creativity, and innovation in the events industry. It’s a bold statement of SMX’s commitment to creativity, collaboration, and the evolving future of MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) venues in the country,” said Michael Albaña, vice president and general manager of SMX Convention Center. </p>

<p>Now an annual event, this year’s Culinaire went beyond the traditional food festival by engaging all five senses.</p>

Now an annual event, this year’s Culinaire went beyond the traditional food festival by engaging all five senses.

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Culinaire 2025 reimagines food and art in a feast of innovation

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Published Sep 01, 2025 02:39 PM PHT

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