Aired (May 5, 2024): From the unique drinks at the Dayong Art Gallery Cafe to the exotic Thai cuisine at Pad Thai Express, Rainier Castillo’s belly is surely full in this food exploration!
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00:00Sometimes it's really hard to be an artist's mind and spirit.
00:16So we think a lot, we want to do a lot.
00:20In my small house, especially when I'm done painting,
00:24oil on canvas painting that I do, it increases.
00:29The question is, how did it become a fusion of our taste in coffee?
00:36Well, my girlfriend, Siang Verte, is also very fond of coffee,
00:41so we came up with an idea.
00:48We said, why don't we try to put up a gallery, coffee shop,
00:53to share our specialty, pizza.
00:57So, it's a bit eclectic if we look at it,
01:00there's a bit of an impulse of creativity.
01:04Most of the comments of our visitors say that it's like their home.
01:19This is it, this is it, our tasting time.
01:23Let's start with what they call the artist's drink.
01:27It's like, it's embarrassing to mix it.
01:32The color is mixed, it looks good.
01:37I tasted the espresso first.
01:41And it's true, they say it can last up to three days.
01:47Yes, that's true.
01:49We were also surprised by the reaction of the people who visit here.
01:55It became popular.
01:57This has milk that we blend in the espresso,
02:01and when the milk is blended, it creates an art rendition.
02:08Mixed Berry Sparkler, let's try it.
02:12Actually, I'm not a fan of salty drinks,
02:17but this one, it's funny because it has a spirit.
02:24It's like the berries in my mouth are playing.
02:27It's perfect for me.
02:32Matcha Espresso, Food Explorers, let's not mix it.
02:37Let's try the matcha first.
02:40Matcha, matcha.
02:42If I finish these two, I think I can do taping for a whole week.
02:46Food Explorers, Jemmy Prime, Black Rider, 8 p.m.
02:51Asa GTV, 9.25 p.m.
02:55While the dishes that Dayong will be tasting are being cooked,
02:59Black Rider's star joined the instant art lesson.
03:03I'm a bit nervous because I'll be teaching art
03:07to an amazing artist.
03:10I'm the one who's nervous, Coach.
03:12Take a good look at the arugula.
03:15Prosciutto, arugula.
03:17Yes.
03:18You'll choose the greens here.
03:20Of course.
03:21Look at the seasoning.
03:22Look at the tube.
03:23Yeah, there.
03:25This is what we call linseed oil.
03:27It's like a pan de sal sauce.
03:29Which one do you want to try first?
03:31Okay.
03:32A little bit of linseed oil.
03:34Just a little bit.
03:36Okay.
03:37Oh, very good.
03:39Very good.
03:40Very good.
03:43This is potential.
03:44There.
03:45Okay.
03:46See?
03:47You can feel it, right?
03:48There.
03:49Just put it here, okay?
03:50Far away.
03:51There.
03:53See?
03:54You're good.
03:55I feel like the painting will be ruined if I touch it.
03:59The arugula will improve.
04:01Right?
04:02It's really art.
04:04It feels like you destroy, then you create.
04:08You're right.
04:09It's like it's messy.
04:10Then it slowly comes out to be a work of art.
04:14You're good at painting, Rainier.
04:16You got it.
04:17More?
04:18There.
04:20You can do it.
04:21Rainier seems to have convinced Sir Dayong that he has a talent in painting.
04:25That's why his reward is a huge serving of bestsellers from Dayong Art Gallery Cafe.
04:34What should we eat first?
04:35Okay, let's eat this first.
04:37Spinach and mushroom pizza.
04:42Their pizza is delicious because they make their own dough.
04:49All the ingredients here are fresh.
04:52It's different.
04:56Prosciutto arugula.
04:57Of course, their arugula is really fresh.
05:07That's what makes it different.
05:09What I'm tasting is balsamic honey.
05:11The best thing is that their vegetables are fresh.
05:15Fresh arugula.
05:19It's delicious.
05:20It's delicious.
05:21Our bestseller for the last few weeks and months is our prosciutto arugula.
05:27It's also very healthy.
05:29We use sourdough for the crust.
05:32People keep commenting that we're still running out of arugula.
05:42Is it okay if we open it?
05:45Alright.
05:47There.
05:48Right?
05:50Onions, tomatoes.
05:53Their cheese has a different term.
05:56Let's find out.
06:08I'm tasting something else.
06:12Wait.
06:16Secret sauce.
06:17Special sauce.
06:18That's what makes the flavor explode in your mouth.
06:22Their burger is 100% beef.
06:25There are no extenders.
06:33This is their pork steak.
06:37It's so tender.
06:41This is what I call a typical home-cooked dish.
06:46It's like you're cooking for your mom on Sunday after she goes to worship.
06:52It's delicious.
06:54When you're at home, this is a comfort food.
06:59Rainier has a food trip part 2.
07:01Stay tuned.
07:02For now, let's visit Magenhawa Street, Quezon City,
07:06where Rainier will show us where Filipino foodies who crave for Thai food go.
07:13Food explorers, I'm okay.
07:15Let's go.
07:22I am half Thai.
07:23My mom's dream is to have a Thai restaurant.
07:28We started with a small Thai eatery in Paranaque.
07:32After that, the community loved it.
07:34And today, that's what our customers like.
07:37Which is catered to the Filipino palate.
07:40Making sure that the ingredients are consistent and authentic.
07:46What I enjoy most about Thai cuisine is the intricate flavor profile of Thai food.
07:53Harmoniously mixed together, which creates a very bold and unforgettable experience.
08:06This is the shrimp pad thai.
08:08Shrimp pad thai.
08:09So, of course, let's start with this.
08:12Let's put some lime.
08:17Actually, food explorers,
08:20this is my second time trying Thai cuisine.
08:26Mmm.
08:27The sourness, saltiness, and kick of the spices are mixed together.
08:38Of course, if it's too spicy, their best partner is their milk tea.
08:44They are the best sellers here.
08:47This one is Thai green milk tea with floral essence.
08:51Let's taste it.
08:56I feel like I'm in a different world.
08:58When you drink it, it feels like you're in another world.
09:03I would say this is the best Thai milk tea I've ever had.
09:07I feel like I'm in another world.
09:09I feel like I'm in another world.
09:11I feel like I'm in another world.
09:12I feel like my world is changing here.
09:15You know, when you drink it, it's like you're in Thailand.
09:21Let's try their other variations.
09:26It's okay, but for me, this is my favorite.
09:32Let's try their vegetable spring roll.
09:37Let's try their seafood sauce first.
09:42Let's try it.
09:50It's like it's sliced.
09:52Carrot, that's right.
09:54If I'm not mistaken, this is what they call the tiger's ear.
10:01One of their bestsellers is the Thai pork and salted egg sauce.
10:06Let's try it.
10:08The sauce is a bit thick.
10:21Actually, it's different.
10:23Even if it's soaked in the sauce for a long time, it's still crunchy.
10:28The salted egg flavor is not too strong.
10:32The combination of their flavors is just right.
10:34Anyone will like this.
10:37Let's move on.
10:39Let's try the Thai red chicken curry.
10:45Let's check it out.
10:49It's sweet. That's what makes it different from our curry.
10:53I think that's why it's a bit sweet.
10:57So that it can capture the hearts of Filipinos.
11:00But it's okay, it's delicious.
11:02Let's try the pineapple.
11:08Thank you to Padthai Express.
11:10You're the first one to feed me this.
11:12Let's add a bit more to make it more solid.
11:21It's like a kid buying candy.
11:24It's delicious when you mix it.
11:26That's why there are so many delicious things here.
11:30Because it's really delicious.
11:32Try it.
11:37It's different.
11:46Food Explorers, I'm okay now.
11:49You should visit this place.
11:51Please.
12:02Thank you for watching.