Bienvenidos!
Thank you for joining us on the farewell maiden voyage of Istorya’s Fourth Chapter: Galeón. In this journey, we trace how the Spanish colonial and galleon eras shaped Filipino cuisine—and how Filipinos made those influences their own.
Part One: Spanish Colonial Influence (1521–early 1800s) explores how religion, hierarchy, and elite cuisine were imposed, and how Filipinos responded with resourcefulness, quiet resistance, and adaptation.
Through food, we see not just what was brought in, but how Filipinos chose to keep, transform, or leave behind.
Watch Our Docufilm
Watch this docufilm that that details our conversations with Louella, Felice, Claude, Ige, Anson and Clang exploring how food holds history. From heirloom recipes to forgotten techniques, these voices remind us that Filipino cuisine is an archive of survival, power, and memory and that every dish carries stories the textbooks leave out.
Beverage Menu
The Captain’s Log
Istorya is excited to share a special place-based storytelling collaboration with Exploring Filipino Kitchens. Together, we trace the first part of Galeón through interviews, curated book and video picks, and chef notes on the dishes that carried across oceans.
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Starters and Small Bites - Empanada at Escabeche
Riches of Cebu: Pochero Cebuano at Torta Cebuana
On The Map: A Journey From Manila to Acapulco and Beyond
Bounty of the Sea: Crabs and Alavar Sauce
Around Manila Bay: Pancit at Kaldereta
Coasts of Northern Luzon: Longganisa
Desserts: Ensaymada at Flan de Leche
This experience is the result of many partners who not only opened their doors to us, but also share in Istorya’s mission to connect and tell the stories of the people in the Philippines.
Big thanks to our historians & culinary experts:
Felice Prudente Sta. Maria, Clang Garcia, Claude Tayag, Roberto Villarcabral, Lillian Borromeo, Dindo Montenegro, Jeffrey Lubang, Mary Ann J. Salvador, Art Mojica, Arlene Cortes, Che Enriquez, Tita A’s, Asiong’s, Alfonso, and many more.
Thank you to our…
HOST RESTAURANT
Winnie & Ethel’s Downtown Diner in downtown Las Vegas serves classic American comfort food with thoughtful, modern sensibilities. By day it’s a straightforward neighborhood diner, by night it welcomes community gatherings and special events — a space built by Chef Aaron Lee and Mal Gott after winning The Great Las Vegas Coffee Shop Giveaway.
The menu blends reliable staples with rotating dishes, offering something familiar yet fresh for every visit.
1130 E Charleston Blvd Suite 140 | Las Vegas, NV 89104 | (725) 205-1831 — for reservations, orders, or to join the waitlist.
Featured Sponsor
Featured Sponsor
Dear Flor is the first Filipina-owned company making infused gummies with bold Filipino flavors like ube, calamansi, and buko pandan. Founded by Lisa Reid and Brian Reid, Dear Flor is sharing Filipino culture with the world, one flavor at a time.
As you listen, taste, and reflect, know that this is only the beginning.
Stay tuned for Galeón Part Two: The Acapulco–Manila Galleon Trade (1600s–1815) next year, where layered exchanges with Mexico transformed Filipino foodways into something mestizo, creole, and distinctly ours.
Letters from our constellation
Handwritten letters from our community partners in the Philippines. These are not only for us, but for each of you. Thank you for navigating this journey with us.
