Tagaytay, a popular tourist destination in the Philippines, is known for its cool climate, stunning views, and vibrant culinary scene. And now, it has a new gem to boast of - Rosario by Vikings. This new restaurant opened in August and is quickly becoming a favorite among locals and tourists alike. Rosario by Vikings is a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts and travel aficionados, offering a unique blend of delectable food, breathtaking views, and Instagram-worthy aesthetics.
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00:02 - Hi, I'm Chef Boom Hota.
00:10 So currently I'm the corporate chef of Vikings Group.
00:14 So I'm specializing in product development
00:17 and research development.
00:19 So I welcome you to Rosario.
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00:26 The name Rosario,
00:32 (speaking in foreign language)
00:35 mother and owner of the Vikings Group.
00:38 So, (speaking in foreign language)
00:40 I made her as an inspiration on my menu.
00:44 For celebration of life,
00:47 a tribute to all grandmothers.
00:50 (speaking in foreign language)
00:52 So, (speaking in foreign language)
00:54 all the way of cooking, it's very traditional.
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01:15 It's a wide array of exciting culinary adventure.
01:20 (speaking in foreign language)
01:23 And they will enjoy the food,
01:30 but they will look over (speaking in foreign language)
01:35 And then we also use homegrown local ingredients.
01:40 So we don't use can openers, microwave,
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01:49 The way our grandmothers cook the food,
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02:03 So our difference from the other restaurants here,
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02:10 Okay.
02:11 So, and then we cook the beef fresh
02:15 and then we added some flavor,
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02:21 And then some of our signature dishes
02:23 are the heirloom recipes.
02:26 So we have the (speaking in foreign language)
02:30 Our caldereta, it's a must try caldereta.
02:33 We also have the (speaking in foreign language)
02:36 And then for the soup,
02:38 we also have the (speaking in foreign language)
02:42 So our (speaking in foreign language)
02:43 We have different soup base not to offer.
02:47 Like that, it's a combination of (speaking in foreign language)
02:52 and gabi.
02:53 You know, there's a lot of opportunity
02:56 in terms of Filipino cuisine.
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03:01 Because it has different flavors.
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03:09 The experience that we have, the local,
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03:16 I guarantee (speaking in foreign language)
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03:25 So I started when I was 18.
03:37 I already working then as a chef when I was 18
03:40 and handling a restaurant as a manager.
03:44 It owns by the Daza family,
03:47 the first celebrity chef in the Philippines,
03:50 the Daza family.
03:52 And then I've been an executive chef at the age of 23.
03:57 And then at the age of 23,
04:01 I flew to US to handle all local brand Filipino restaurants.
04:06 Brand Filipino concepts like Jollibee, Chowking, Max's,
04:10 and other brands for Filipino.
04:13 I was the one doing the research and development
04:16 of that company.
04:17 And then I moved to Las Vegas to be part of the Wynn,
04:22 Wynn Hotel opening.
04:24 I was the first assistant chef,
04:26 Filipino chef in Wynn Hotel Las Vegas,
04:29 which has five star diamond award.
04:31 And then I moved back here
04:34 and then I handled several restaurants,
04:37 like Bistro Group.
04:39 I was the former corporate chef of Bistro Group.
04:42 I handled different hotels and also consultancies
04:46 before I joined Vikings.
04:48 Right now, I'll be on my ninth year in Vikings Group.
04:53 People should come to Rosario
04:59 because they will experience
05:02 a totally dining experience,
05:06 not just with the food, with the service, the ambience,
05:11 but you will really feel the heart of Filipino food.
05:15 That's why we call it "Pamanang Panlasang"
05:18 because we want to
05:20 to be able to inherit the new generation,
05:24 especially the Gen X generation,
05:27 what the real taste of Filipino food is.
05:33 I would like to invite all food enthusiasts
05:36 to come and taste the difference
05:39 here at Rosario Pamanang Panlasang,
05:42 created by the Vikings Group.
05:44 We are open from 7 a.m. up to 10 p.m. in the evening.
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